I started self reflecting last month on the 18th, my oldest daughter's 25th birthday. Since I am in the Diaspora, two days account for my observance of events making dusk on that day, my entry into the fast.
What was confirmation is one daily verse from that week speaking on yokes. I've changed a lot since a year has passed with pregnancy and birth. I still felt that "industry anger" and now its time to let it go.
Industry anger has been good to me though. It made me persistent, gave my drive for success fuel and allowed me to attain accolades no other female rapper in my city has received. So, why is it an issue you ask? Well, its roots are in bitterness. I don't have to explain any further.
This Fast of Tammuz is for walls being breeched, God's forsight being misconscued and temples being destroyed. My walls are being reinforced, His voice is heard clearer and my temple has been reconstructed to fit the additions of new purposes. Oh how fitting and timely this scripture was and still is.
It takes 21 days to shift a habit. I'll take that and shift my spirit. With only 7 days left, I've already experienced the rewards of redirection. Everything that is of me has profited in some form or another. This includes my businesses, family and physical well being.
Surely this is my season to embrace and walk in a higher level of greatness.
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Shalom
