Sharing [Her Perspective] with Monique Fisher
Name: Monique Fisher
Age: 29
Title: Co-owner of xJ Apparel/ Jesus is the Soul-Owner
Nah, your foreal title: Ego: A Sun-kissed Queen who rocks xJ Apparel
Where you can find me: www.xjapparel.com/ Facebook: XJapparel Monique/ IG: xjapparel_monique
What Challenges You as Christian Millennial Woman?
My challenge is with acceptance. I am overly curious and always wonder what people think of me, or does my truth offend the next person. Through a lot of self-reflection I find that sometimes I extend myself too much, or say too little so that I won't be frowned upon. But God! But God has shown me that I am accepted by Him, and that's enough. Everyday I am challenged by the thought of acceptance , but now I shrug it off. Year 28 and 29 God really did an amazing work in me. And I care enough to not really care as long as I am doing God's will in love.
In Reflection, Describe a Moment in Life When You Realized, "Wow, God is Real"?
All my life I knew God was real. According to family, I was not supposed to be here. My mom was told that she could not have kids, but then my beautiful sister was born. I guess being in labor for over 10 hours, with my sister, spoiled the idea of even thinking of me because my mom had her fallopian tubes tied (Tubal Ligation). She wasn't planning for another child, but 23 months later I was born. If God can loose chains, he can loose them tubes too! Thanks G! After I was born, I was diagnosed with neonatal jaundice and the doctors thought they'd lost me, at one point. But God saw fit for me to be here! Hearing this story, throughout my life, proved to me that He is real. He proves, everyday, that I am useful here on Earth for His kingdom, and I am forever grateful for another chance at life!
What steps and scripture helps you to move past this challenge in life?
Recognizing and understanding God more has made my life much more peaceful. I no longer strive to live for others, less for me, and more for Him. The challenges that life presents I, now, look at them through God's eyes, with love and as learning lessons. My daily mantra is "God bless me with peace, patience, and serenity." A favorite scripture that I apply to my daily life is Nehemiah 4:6 " 6 So we rebuilt the wall till all of it reached half its height, for the people worked with all their heart." We have to start rebuilding back the relationships with our brethren, the church, and God. I made a choice to take back the peace the enemy stole from me, work and live with a selfless and loving heart, and help reveal the truth that God is the true and living God. As well as His son, Jesus. Working from the heart is necessary, not working from the heart is worse than not doing it all.