First a word on where my heart is. This was a post I wrote when I started blogging.
I want to grow roots deep into the foundation of justice. It’s not enough to be aware of the things that should not be so. The things that cause moments of silence, and downcast eyes, and the “Oh, that’s such a shame, that’s so sad,” as we continue with our hearts blind to our responsibility.
It’s not enough to hear that this world is broken, it’s inhabitants withered and beaten by the atrocities that happen behind closed doors, in districts where red lights reside, in little girl’s innocent last moments, robbed, only to be replaced by despair.
It’s not enough to know that children go to sleep with protruding ribs encircling fragile bodies like cages that entrap and hold them prisoner to a life deprived.
It’s not enough to know that orphans long to be mothered, that the lost long to be found, that the broken long to be redeemed. That we all want to know that we are set apart with eternal purpose and value.
It’s not enough to frown and rant and claim injustice in the world as those bearing God’s own image are sold, tormented, and used.
It’s not enough to wax poetic with my voice but do nothing with my hands.
It’s not enough to sit comfortably in my warm home, and ignore it. To say it’s not my calling or I just want to serve here.
Lord, that I would care. That I would brave. That I wouldn’t look at this world’s injustice as an obstacle too big or trial too large.
Lord, that I would meet Goliath on the battlefield and cry out in the name of my King and take my shot.
So here it is. My shot.
Can you tell why I stick to being behind the screen not on it? Can y’all tell how important this is to me? NO makeup, onscreen, live for all to see. It’s a big deal to me, and I hope it will be to you as well.
I’ll be posting more each week about the mocha club, my purpose project, and as always my heart in it all.
Please consider joining me?
My husband will thank you when I retire my yoga/pajama pants and one or more women will thank you for giving them a chance at hope and a future.
To find out more about the mocha club or to donate follow THIS LINK <— Donate here.
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Thanks for all your help.
Here’s to getting stuff done this February!
I don’t know why you’re so worried. I think you look wonderful, and you have a very pleasant speaking voice. For someone who claims to not be comfortable with public speaking, you’re doing a fine job.
Are you speaking somewhere in the future? I thought I read something about that? You could wear your new outfit to speak!
And, duh, I totally donated to this! How could I not? I think the project is a good one, and it’s like, what, “Kickstarter for the Soul” or something!
Cynthia recently posted..Five Minute Friday: Afraid
Thank you Cynthia. I’m actually fine with public speaking but this was hard because it felt way more personal and like I said, I have a hard time asking for things. (working on that) I think it’s pride and self-reliance that I can do things on my own that creeps in but I can’t do this on my own so I think it’ll be a big faith/character builder for me to trust God to make it happen. Thank you so much for your donation! I saw your tweet and my heart just felt so blessed! Thank you, we’ve got a bit more to go this month, but that made me so happy.
Alia Joy recently posted..Alia’s Dress for Change Project
My heart was stirred when I read this and watched your video and I got all choked up. I think because I too have had my heart stirred for other women to relieve that they are worth something. And because your honesty is powerful. And because I want to cheer you on.
And it was SO lovely to hear your voice! I love your accent and timbre and – truthfully – sitting there with your fresh skin and your articulate and funny speech and fire in your eyes when you talk of important things – no make up, cool hat – I thought you were beautiful.
Tanya Marlow recently posted..What I’m into (January 2013)
Thank you so much for the cheering on! I am so blessed by you and your heart to see women redeemed and living in the truth of who they are in God. You bless me friend, truly and always. Love you.
Alia Joy recently posted..Alia’s Dress for Change Project
You are beautiful, friend. How I loved watching you speak. I, too, have struggled with many of the same feelings and the desire to do something more to help women around the world — to affirm their value as those created in God’s image. I will be donating and reading more. I’m so proud of you.
Ashley Larkin recently posted..On being boxed in
Thank you Ashley. Thank you for your constant encouragement, friendship, and support. And thank you for donating! I am really excited (and a little nervous) to see what God is going to do this month. I read your concrete words on the Box this morning. What an amazingly powerful write! The post alone has so many layers of truth and beauty in it. Dang girl, you bring it!
Alia Joy recently posted..Alia’s Dress for Change Project
I loved hearing your voice too. That’s one thing I miss from my online friends. I have to make up voices for them in my head.
And how long will the donation thing be open?
This is an awesome idea, by the way. And I don’t think you should think of it as asking for help. It’s more like offering an opportunity for women to give. And I always love hearing about a good opportunity.
Janice recently posted..Five Minute Friday – um, Saturday – Again
Thanks Janice! That is a good way of looking at it. An opportunity for women to give. I definitely feel blessed when I’m able to give in any way so yeah, that makes it less like asking for help. The donations for purpose project will run through the month of February so we’ve got 24 days to go!!! And I’d love to meet in real life. I read all of my friends posts in their voices if I’ve met them in real life. We need to make that happen. You’re pretty close.
Alia Joy recently posted..Alia’s Dress for Change Project
Beautiful, beautiful you!!! Perhaps I’m up too early reading/seeing this because well you’re all blurry and I’m trying to wipe tears away fast enough… What a gift you are friend… and to hear your voice? Beautiful! Clicking on the link friend – join hands and change a life!!! Love you and your heart!
Tonya Salomons recently posted..Five Minute Friday – Afraid
Thank you, Tonya, for all your support but especially for this project! We’ve got a ways to go to reach the goal but I am so blessed by my beautiful friends who have supported me and this project. Love you too, friend. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Oh… and one more thing… you inspire friend… really you do… I may be on Holidays but I’m going to act like how God loves me… so breaking out the mascara and using the hair dryer and hairspray on my hair today!!! {{{{HUGS}}}}
Tonya Salomons recently posted..Five Minute Friday – Afraid
i am BEYOND excited about this. thank you thank you THANK YOU for lending your voice and putting yourself out there!! and just love your project idea. you are such a sweet brave girl for sure! and i can’t wait to see all your cuteness when you do your outfit posts!! oh i just LOVE this. you are going to ROCK your goal!!!
great video. i just sorta kinda love your voice. very soothing.
Thank you for your support, Blair and for forging ahead with your pioneering hair chopping extravaganza. I’m so impressed with all of the purpose projects and am thrilled to be a part of it all. God is doing big things! And your hair is adorable. You were made for the pixie cut!
So brave. So beautiful. Filled with the Power & Presence of God! I love the voice {the purpose} God has blessed you with, Alia Joy! I have always felt the strength of your written word but to hear you speak; o’ my! Here’s to the goal being met: the divinely appointed lady in Africa seeing her beauty – perhaps for the first time – & to all of us seeing more of your beauty through the photo’s you will post!
So proud of all the steps you are taking, Alia; you are living your God sized Dream!!!!
Paula Barnett recently posted..Thread Bare
Thank you Paula, I don’t know how I missed your comment but I was glad to see it as I was going through these posts. Honestly, I don’t know if I’ll meet my goal. I haven’t gotten any closer in the last week and I’ve only got two days to go. I would love prayer right now to either meet my goal, or to be okay with failing at this and allowing God to use it for whatever He desires. I’m feeling a bit down right now and I saw this comment and knew you would pray for me. Thank you, friend.
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