In my new book " Leave and Cleave" Life principles for women based on the Old Testament book of Ruth. We see the determination of Ruth to follow Naomi back to her country Israel and to her people. We also see that no matter how hard Naomi tried to convince her daughters -in -laws Ruth and Oprah to stay in the land of Moab and their people. Ruth persisted and cleaved to ( hold fast) Naomi and followed her back to Israel. who got the price? Ruth did we never again heard any ting else about Oprah who stayed with her people. however Ruth on the other hand was given a whole book in the Bible ( The word of the God of the Universe) That's awesome!!. She was also one of the mothers in the lineage of our kinsman's redeemer " Jesus Christ."
The only way we as women or men can fulfill our God given purpose and destiny in this life is through Determination. We must Leave and Cleave, We must leave those things which hold us back, old habits, lifestyles, fear, lack of faith and cleave to the things of God, Love, faith, goodness, peace, Humility, joy, self control.
I can remember growing up in the Caribbean an old song we sang in Sunday School
I am determined to follow Jesus,
I am determined to follow Jesus
I am determined to follow Jesus
No turning Back no turning Back
The Cross before me and the worlds behind me
The Cross before me and the world behind me
The Cross before me and the worlds behind me
If no one goes with me I still will follow
If no one goes with me I still will follow
If no one goes with me I still will follow
No turning Back no turning Back
No turning Back no turning Back
God has a lot more in store for each and every one of us. He has a greater purpose for our life's
We have to by faith trust him and become more determined to press on towards the price
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