Trusting His Faithfulness (Testimony 2)

What do you do when you believe you've heard the voice of God and stepped out on faith but nothing seem to be working out?

What do you do when your faith starts to get shaky?

What do you do when the voice of doubt starts getting louder than the voice of hope? 

What do you after waiting so long and God doesn't seem like He's coming through? 

These are the questions bombarding me at this moment.

I thought it would be nice to upgrade my car. It wasn't even a thought.. it was a wish.. a wish I had no intention to act upon. 

Then March 2016, I heard sell your car and upgrade. Of course, I didn't pay it any mind because that would be crazy of me to do since I have no money. 

I mentioned it to a few people and of course, they confirmed I would be very crazy to sell my car without proper budgeting. 

Days passed and I heard the voice again.. 'Sell the car now!' 

This time I was sure it was God, so I called a friend and say I know God is telling me to sell the car, actually He said 'bless someone with it' so I should under charge for it. It made no sense to me, but I asked her to pray with me and I felt peace.

Same day the car was sold. 

No advertising. No hesitation. 

I got a call from my friend that God says she must buy the car. I was so shocked but I felt peace so within 2 days transaction took place. 

I knew someone who have been telling me to use my concession from the government to import a car. This was a cheaper route and it seemed like value for money. So I made the deposit. 

I had no idea how the balance would pay or anything. But I trusted since God started a work..He will complete it (Philippians 1:6)

Many of times God will ask us to do something which makes no sense to us or makes no sense in reality, God asked Abraham to sacrifice Issac after Abraham waited so long for that promised child, in the natural it made no sense but God was testing his obedience and at the same time strengthening Abraham's faith. In order to build our trust in God we must be prepared to obey his "don't make any sense to us instructions" - Pastor Ryan Mark

It's been over 3 months... No car, No travelling allowance, No concession, No money to pay the balance... while the car sits on the wharf waiting.. while I sit in faith waiting....

Some days are better than some. There are days when I feel empowered that He will come through. Other days (which are more often)... I pray, cry and ask God if I missed Him this time. 

But you know what.. John 10:27 says 'My sheep knows my voice' and I KNOW I WAS BEING OBEDIENT.... 

So daily: 

- I choose to believe God's Word that 'ALL things will work together for good' (Romans 8:28)

- I choose to trust in God with ALL my heart and not lean on my own understanding (Proverbs 3:5)

- I choose to continue walk by faith and not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7)

- I choose to Be still and wait on God patiently, no matter how hard it is (Psalm 37:7)

- I choose to believe NO good thing He will withhold from me (Psalms 84:11)

I know God's timing is not my timing. I know there are many lessons to learn from this experience. But I know for sure that GOD cannot lie so as hard as this is.. I'm choosing to believe in His Word above my feelings~

So, this is not a pity blog to get people to sorry for me, of course you can pray for me (more prayer more power).. But it is an encouragement for someone that is also in the 'waiting' process that wants to give up too... Believe with ALL YOUR HEART THAT GOD IS WITH YOU... He truly is.. 

Let us CHOOSE to continue pressing and trusting that the answers to our prayers are ALMOST HERE!!

GOD IS FAITHFUL! 

It's Already Done

God loves you and I love you too!! 

Hope you have a blessed week.. 

God bless you.

To God to be Glory**** 

Crystal  

Trusting His Faithfulness (Testimony 1)

Many times we see people on social media and believe that they share everything going on in their lives, if they post a lot. I can say for me, that is certainly not the case. People wouldn't understand the constant spiritual attacks I go through; the many battles that overwhelm me (financially and emotionally) but I choose daily to press on. 

Daily, I choose to believe God’s Word that in my weakness, He is made strong (2 Corinthians 12:9).

I know my life is not about me, so even when I feel down, I try to take my eyes off what’s going on in my life and find a way to encourage and serve others and that truly gives me joy.

However, I believe God wants me to share this wilderness season that I’m in. It took a lot of strength to be obedient in this area. I don’t believe I’m a private person because I do share a lot with my friends but I don’t share certain areas of my life publicly. For some reason, this season of my life was meant to be shared with you. 

So in the words of Sarah Jakes – “We share our testimonies not so our lives can be picked apart but so someone does not have to face what we barely survived.”

If you’ve been following my posts and blogs this year, then you will recognize I’ve got a lot going on. I’m always a busy person because I truly believe the ‘devil finds work for idle hands’ so being productive in the Kingdom keeps me accountable, focused and purposeful. The challenge with working for the Kingdom is that you make the devil maddd so he constantly tries to attack so you can get discouraged, worried, fearful, guilty, condemned, hopeless and eventually give up! Unfortunately for Satan, I’m not the type to 'throw in the towel' easily so my attacks always intensify.

As led, I will share a few things and my true feelings even as I go through this process and tests. Again, this must be GOD because I truly want to erase these words and not share “my business” with so many people but Lord, let your will be done.

In a brief summary, let me share some of the things that have been going down since 2016: 

1) God directed me to leave my church home. After 7 years, I was told that in this season He wants me to worship somewhere else. It was truly a hard decision because I truly love love my church family but I knew it was God so I had to be obedient. 

2) My 2nd father, Robert Byers died. Now, if you know me, you know I have two fathers (extremely blessed aye!!) But YES.. we were very close and I miss him every day. I didn't post a lot about this because when I'm sad I tend to withdraw and try processing things by myself but this has been very hard honestly.

3) I'll be giving up She's Royal Movement after the conference... Yes.. God made me a steward over this ministry and the worldwide impact has truly wowed me. But it's not mine.. It's GOD's! And He gives and He takes away (Job 1:21).

4) I continue to lose friends... After being stripped last year from some friendships, I realize God is taking me higher and I have to acknowledge that some people are just for a season. 

5) God instructed me to sell my car.. yupp.. From early March I've been taking the bus.. This is another story by itself.

6) Financially things are very tight.. and I no longer have my 'rich' daddy to help me out and I was doing a part time gig doing social media marketing and I no longer have that contract; plus since I don't have a vehicle I've lost a major portion of travelling allowance. So in less than three months, basically I've lost almost $45,000 (USD$450) in income BUT GOD!! 

These are a few things going on.. along with trying to publish my book which is due in August 2016.. I have a major conference coming up in less than a month (July 1-2) expecting 250 women, God has directed me to start my own business and I work a full-time job and I'm a full-time mother. 

The amazing thing with ALL of the many things going on, I'm so much at peace and I have so much joy.. I know this must be GOD!! I will admit I do cry very often.. not because I'm sad, stressed or depressed because I'm not!! I find myself crying because of His awesomeness, His sovereignty and His unconditional love that He continues to pour out on me. Despite all that is going on I've been so so blessed, its mind blowing how faithful GOD is! 

Again, I don't know why I'm supposed to be sharing ALL of this. I don't know who God wants to show His faithfulness to through my story but I'm simply a vessel.. a 'chosen vessel' . God has taught me that I don't have any business.. I've died and it is Christ who lives through me… So it's His business! 

I will be sharing one by one about each situation and the different effects, lessons and blessings they've been having on me, as I’m led. 

I want you to know GOD loves you so much and He will never leave you or forsake you.. Trust in Him with ALL your heart and lean not on your own understanding, acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will direct your path (Proverbs 3:5-6) 

God loves you and I love you too!! 

Hope you have a blessed weekend... 

God bless you.

To God to be Glory**** 

Crystal  

Transformational Thursday!

Testimony from fellow Royalty and Founder of She's Royal Movement... Hope you will be blessed:-) 

Transformation Thursday.... I've always been a straight forward person.. I don't pretend to be somebody I'm not and I try to be transparent and real about my Christian journey.

Been baptized for 6 years but saved for over 2 year. I didn't get it right the 1st time. I refused to let go off the person I was and pursue God. Part of me wanted to but I was fearful that my life would become boring and I would lose my friends so I tried to do both. Prayed, attend church and share devotions to be a Christian yet party, drink and have sex to fit in the world... But I was so convicted! All of a sudden all the worldly things became boring and I just started to feel so bad every time I found myself living this double life. So, I had to surrender.. Give my whole being to God! Honestly, it was the best decision I ever made...#noregrets

I was a party girl, like seriously every weekend I'm out clubbing, at dances and sessions but in Christ I found a new way to have fun. My life is certainly not boring. Whatever I do now glorifies God and I don't feel like I'm missing out on anything.

Many times when people give their lives to the Lord they all of a sudden becomes uptight and boring but this doesn't equal holiness. Because many times they are suffering with other hidden sins but try to cover up to look perfect. When we come to Christ we don't become perfect or holy overnight. It's all a process!! Daily dying of self and following the Cross.

So, today if you are a considering to give your life to the Lord but you are worried that you might backslide you think you need to clean up your life first.. LIES from the pit of hell and I cast down those thoughts in the name of Jesus. In your own strength you can't but through Christ you can do ALL things. So don't think. Just do it!!

If you have backslidden and you think you have gone too far so you can't return... LIES from the pit of hell and I bind up those thoughts in the name of Jesus. The Lord says even if you made your bed in hell, He will be there and I guarantee He won't love you less. So go back to God.. He's waiting in open arms. 

#Christian #chosenvessel #transformationthursday #Godloveyouenuh #TBT #noregrets #bestdecisionever #salvation

Chosen .. For Such A Time As This!!

In July 2014, I was led to host a Summer Workshop for young ladies at Kencot Christian Fellowship and the surrounding communities. With the help of my dear friend Kiesha Dougan, who believed in the She's Royal vision we were able to have a great summer program. The girls learnt so much from our knowledgeable speakers and it was overall a true blessing...God is truly faithful! 

I remember when it ended in August, He said next year you will be hosting a 2 Day Women Empowerment Conference  with over 100 women in attendance. Of course, I thought I was 'crazy'! Because the workshop that was held there were about 25 ladies and for that number to increase not just double but 4 times, sounded super crazy!

Beautiful ladies who attended 2014 Workshop

Anyway, the desire got deeper and deeper. The natural planner in me still decided to do what I can do. Started the planning, sought the speakers, drafted the schedule, sought sponsorship and started advertising the conference. I simply decided to trust God at His Word and walk in faith. Of course, many persons thought I was crazy and said that no one will leave their house for 2 Days just to attend a Christian conference. I didn't let that phase me because I knew with ALL my heart that God had called me to do this.

Just in the midst of the planning, He sent me Desriann (my Dezzy). Now, Desriann would say she doesn't know how she got thrown into "Crystal's web of schemes" but her heart is so golden and as tough as she behaves, she truly has a heart to see women serve Christ wholeheartedly. So with my Dezzy, all the plans I had even as 'crazy' as they sounded, we worked hard with the team to bring God's vision to life.

She's Royal Empowerment Conference 2015 blew us away!!  The amazing worship, powerful word, dynamic speakers, informative workshops, the male panel discussion and scrumptious food.. The conference left an indelible memory on the over 120 ladies who attended the conference. Speakers came in even from the USA through God's supernatural provision and many lives were truly impacted as the Holy Spirit presence filled that place over the 2 Days.. Whew.. God is truly awesome! 

From the 2015 conference theme -  "Living A Royal Reality" - my first book was birthed. As I prepared the message, God truly downloaded so much and directed me to publish a book to help women to discover their identity, purpose and worth in Him... (book cover soon to be released)... God is so faithful!  

Now, its 2016.. GOD says He's doing even GREATER this year! 
The number of attacks we've been under since the beginning of this year that tried to prevent this conference from being held, indicates to us how powerful this conference will be.

The theme for this year's conference is "For Such A Time As This"

Ladies, our time has come. We already possess the power to overcome our challenges, lay our faults on the altar and give our lives to the Lord wholeheartedly.

This is our time!! 

Discover how you can make a difference. Embrace your calling as women to impact the world for the glory of God.

Everyday we live and every decision we make is an investment. Everything you do is ALL investments - the movies you watch, the friends you hang with and everything you pursue.We are either investing in a temporary stock of today's pleasure or eternal stock of looking forward to greater.

FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS is investing in today. Learning to live today well, because today was given to us to bring glory to God. Regardless of what you've been through, today is the day you can change the view.

The conference explores what it means live confidently and purposefully for God's glory. Together women of faith can help secure our nation for future generations. 

We are looking forward to a life-changing weekend through the Power of the Holy Spirit. Open to all ladies 12 years and older. We guarantee all who attend will never be the same. We will be empowered by His grace, compelled by His love for the day in which we live - For Such A Time As This. 

You are empowered to truly live a royal life, fulfill your unique calling and finding your destiny in the Kingdom of God. 

Register today at www.shesroyalmovement.com 

(end June 26th and spaces are filling up quickly). 

Love you ladies.. Can't wait to hug you, pray with you and just love upon you all with the Love of Christ. 

Have a blessed week.. Share this blog, like our FaceBook and Instagram Page. 

To God be the Glory!
Crystal Daye 

Overcoming Discouragement

I recognize for the past couple of weeks, I've been battling with feelings of discouragement trying to attack me. I recognize the attack and sometimes I'm able to overcome it but at other times, it just wears me down and for short periods of time I throw pity parties. 

Feelings of discouragement can be caused by fear of the unknown, failures in your endeavors or frustration about a situation. These situations lead to worry, fatigue, annoyance and ultimately discontentment. 

Honestly, I couldn't pray about the situation because the feelings were truly empowering me.  This time I decided I was not going to Google any sermons or blogs to help get me out of this "feeling" but I reminded myself that I have already been equipped to fight this battle so it's time to use it. 

So how did I overcome these feelings of discouragement?

1) I asked others to pray for me: I'm so glad I'm not too embarrassed or proud to seek prayers and share my feelings. I don’t care about being judged because I need help and I refuse to be defeated. So I sent my friends messages about how I felt and asked them to pray for me. 

Matthew 18:19  - Again I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in Heaven.

Honestly, I could literally feel the prayers of the saints going up in Heaven on my behalf and the 'feelings' started to leave me. 

2) I listened to worship music: I love music. I believe it opens the atmosphere for the presence of God to dwell. So I started playing some worship music and even though I might not have been praying myself, but the songs were soaking in my subconscious and I felt so encouraged. 

Psalm 108:1 - My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my soul.

3) I prayed for others: I felt like I couldn't pray for myself so I didn't. I decided not to focus on myself but instead I started to pray for others. So many people are going through stuff, possibly even worse than I am. So I went in my prayer book and started interceding on their behalf. This was such a blessing for me, as I prayed for others; I know God is already dealing with my issues. 

Overall, I truly had to remind myself of different scriptures and choose to believe God's promises over my life. I won't pretend that the issues disappeared or all the problems have been solved; but daily I choose to believe that His plan for my life is to give me hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11) and I know Fruit is being produced within me. So, in the process I'm becoming more patient, more faithful, self-controlled, joyful and I do have a peace that surpasses ALL understanding. 

So, I encourage you, if you're feeling discouraged, worried, stressed or simply battling with feelings of disappointments... Try these steps. Ask someone to pray for you, listen to some worship music and take your eyes off your situation by praying for someone else... It will truly help you to become more content in this process as this season won't last. So don't give up!! 

Trust in God's promises.. He's working it out!! 

John 14:27 - "Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.

God loves you and I love you too!! 

Hope you have a blessed weekend... 

To God to be Glory**** 

Crystal  

Listen to these songs.. They've truly been a blessing to me: 

You're ROYAL through The Blood!

So, most of you know I am in the process of publishing my first book. It has been long overdue but all things in God's timing so I'm trusting Him to lead this project. 

The title of the book is 'Living A Royal Reality'.. This was the theme of the 1st She's Royal Empowerment Conference held last year. I am not quite ready to release much details about the book just yet, but I pray that you guys will truly be impacted when it is released:-)

In my quiet time recently, I had a revelation that I want to share with you and I do hope it will have a profound impact on you. 

Everyone knows the royal family of England (Queen Elizabeth, Prince Williams and some others that I don't know their name) but recently a new baby was born Princess Charolette. Now this baby girl is born just like every other babies in this world. Her mother carried her for nine months, she was delivered, she poop, she cries, she teeth and she does everything like any other normal baby. But based on her family 'status' of being apart of the royal family, she has the title of Princess. Since this baby girl was born a normal baby she obviously cannot simply act like royalty automatically. Instead her title is now molding who she is becoming... A princess! This means she has to walk different, talk different, she can't hang around certain persons, she dresses different, eats different, in other words based on her title she is now being 'set apart' from millions of other little girls around the world. But how does this happen? 
Possibly, she has a code of conduct book, she has trainers or mentors, family support and her mindset now has to change in order to fit with her new title. 

Then I started to think about the Kingdom... the kingdom of God... 

Do you agree that God is the ultimate all-powerful King? 

That means if we are His children, then we are princesses (royalties) right?? 

So why don't we believe this? Why don't we behave like this? Why don't we speak like this? Why aren't we accepting this? 

Yes before Christ we were slaves...yes before Christ we were ordinary...yes before Christ we were peasants. 

But now, through faith in Jesus Christ we are children of The King  (Galatians 3:26) which means we are children, then we are heirs--heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ. (Romans 8:17). 

Just like, Princess Charolette, we have to accept our title as Royalty. We have to accept we are called to be 'set apart' (Hebrews 10:10). We have to talk different, dress different and think different from the regular peasants (unbelievers). The guidelines are found in the code of conduct (The Bible), we need mentors and trainers (Pastors, Intercessors, Prayer Warriors) and we need a family support (The Church and our accountability partners). 

Our mindset must be renewed (Romans 12:2) and think pure thoughts (Philippians 4:8). 

Ladies, you are ROYAL (princesses and queens) through The Blood.. of Jesus Christ! 

Royalties, it's time to accept our identity and embrace being apart of the Royal Family!! 

Let's act, speak, dress and think like Royalty! 

Remember the devil wants that crown, don't let him rob you of your inheritance... 

God loves you and I love you too!! 

Hope you have a blessed week... 

God bless you.

To God to be Glory**** 

Crystal  

Warning... For 'Christians'!!

This blog might come off a bit harsh and eventually be rejected by some persons but for others it will bring conviction which leads to repentance. I write this blog out of sincere love for my brothers and sisters in Christ and truly hope that you will take heed to the warning. 

I want to be the first to say, I am by far, no means perfect. I am a sinner saved by the grace of the Living God and Savior Jesus Christ. I can only live a pure life because the Holy Spirit lives within me and He gives me the power to overcome all my challenges, help me to not heed to temptations and give me self-control. I know with ALL my heart that you can also do ALL things through Christ who will give you the strength. 

Let me say this boldly.. too many persons who professed to be "Christians" are having SEX outside of marriage and involved in other sexual immoral acts. 

I cannot try to sugar coat it because it is a mere fact.

 And honestly, this is unacceptable in the Kingdom of God!

Honestly, I believe in the Church we fail to discuss these issues as often as we should. We try to pretend that it's not happening, we lie, compromise and deny it or many just don't care because everyone they know are doing it also. 

We grow up hearing 'no sex before marriage' but it has become such a cliche statement in the church and almost a curse word in the world that we no longer take the command of God seriously. The world is so sex-saturated that we can't even sell an umbrella without a half-naked woman being portrayed. The sad part is 'Christians' can no longer be identified because we speak, dress and behave exactly like the world. 

Even though Romans 12:2 states 'Do not conform to the patterns of the world..." and John 17:14 speaks of being in this world but not of it!

Let's be real, you cannot say you are a Christian (child of God/follower of Christ) if you are having sex outside of marriage habitually! 

It doesn't matter how much tongues you speak, how many platforms you sing, dance or preach on, how much Jesus' posts on your social media or even if your dress reaches your ankle; if you are habitually indulging in sexual immoral acts .. You should stop tarnish the name of Jesus Christ by calling yourself a Christian or a Believer. 

Fact is, a Christian is born-again and this means you now have new desires and passions and if you love God as you say, you will obey His commands and want to please Him with your thoughts, actions and words. 

A Christian's evidence is bearing fruit and one aspect of the Fruit of the Holy Spirit is self-control. The fact that you cannot put your bodies under subjection means you are being led by the flesh when Romans 8:14 states only those who are led by the Spirit are children of God. 

1 Corinthians 6:9 says   "Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to nor perform homosexual acts".

So, why are we pretending to others that we are righteous or claiming to be a believer outwardly but in private you are involved in all forbidden acts by God Himself? 

I confess I was there... I was proclaiming to be a 'Christian' while involved in fornication, masturbation and pornography. I heard I shouldn't have sex before marriages but I followed the world's beliefs and excuses. I believe that I was in love so that's how we should express it. I claimed I did not want any 'puss in a bag'. I was listening to the secular songs which didn't make my situation better because these songs wiled up the sexual desires in me. I believed that God would forgive me because of His grace and mercy. I claimed that sex before marriage was an old law and was impossible to do in this decade. I believe that it just wasn't possible because everyone else was doing it too.

LIES! LIES! LIES! LIES! ALL THESE ARE LIES FROM THE PIT OF HELL!

We have to remember Satan's plan is to steal, kill and destroy our purpose and God's plans for our lives. Everything we are taught in the world is contrary to what God says and it will only continue to separate us from God. 

Until I truly encountered Jesus Christ and decided that I will love Him with ALL my soul, my heart and my might and walk in obedience to His commands at all cost; that's when I realize that I had the power to stop having sex and stay completely pure despite my past sexual experiences. The Holy Spirit gave me the power to choose HOLINESS over PLEASURE! 

I am truly burdened that many persons in the church no longer have the fear or reverence of God. The scriptures say "because I, the LORD, am your God. Set yourselves apart and be holy, because I am holy" (Lev. 11:44, 1 Peter 1:16). The desire to please the world has gotten far greater than the worship of the Holy God. 

People have gotten so blinded by the ripple effects of sexual immoralities in the Kingdom of God; HIV/AIDS, increased fatherless homes, abortion, heartbreaks, soul ties and the many other STDs that you get comfortable in living a lifestyle displeasing to the God we say you worship.

Also, the impact that it has on the sharing of the Gospel and the constant backlash of being called hypocrites as 'Christians' continue to indulge in all the same practices as the unbelievers then try to pretend like they are different. 

STOP... CHECK YOURSELF... OPEN YOUR EYES!! 

Fornication, masturbation, pornography, oral sex, anal sex, fingering, homosexuality, adultery and lust are ALL SINS! These acts are totally forbidden by God and you cannot profess to believe in God and practice these sinful acts. Any sex outside the union of marriage is 'wickedness' according to the Word of God ((Romans 1:24; Galatians 5:19; Ephesians 4:19).

God design sex to be beautiful and pleasurably but misuse of His intentions will not be accepted by Him. 

Please I implore you.. stop deceiving yourself.. get help.. repent...seek God and cry out for His help.. Don't buy into the devil's lie that you cannot stop. 

You can do ALL things through CHRIST who will give you the strength!!

Take heed to the warning.. The Kingdom of God is near!! 

God loves you and I love you too!! 

Hope you have a blessed week... 

God bless you.

To God to be Glory**** 

Crystal  

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