Identity & Calling Archives

Never Lose This!

by Team Soar Girls | May 21, 2022 | Christian Walk, Identity & Calling

No matter what you go through in life, there is one thing you can never afford to lose.

And that’s your song!

Psalm 149: 1
Praise the Lord! Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the godly!

Psalm 149: 6-8
Let the high praises of God be in their throats and two-edged swords in their hands,to execute vengeance on the nations
and punishments on the peoples,to bind their kings with chains
and their nobles with fetters of iron.

Praise is the highest form of faith.

Your song of praise has the power to bind your enemy with chains. When you choose to celebrate God despite and inspite of what is happening around you, remember there are two parties who are an audience to it. One is the devil – who moves further and further into frustration, knowing that he is fighting a loosing battle.

And, the other is God whose chest swells with pride as He sees a “son” who has positioned himself to receive a promotion in the unseen and seen world.

Recently in my time of worship God put these words in my heart.

In the midst of the raging seas,
I hear you whisper a song to me
A song of victory

My child though your eyes cannot yet see,
And all I need you to do
Is to sing it along with me

Listen, friend, never lose your song! Your victory is nearer than you can imagine.

XOXO
Author Kim D’Souza

5 Lies You Believed About Your Friends! (FREE EBOOK)

by Team Soar Girls | May 15, 2022 | Christian Walk, Identity & Calling

A friend is someone with whom you share a strong bond and deep trust with. In this journey of life, God gives us the freedom to choose our friends. Now that’s such an important choice, because they are the ones we give access into our lives.

Well, as much as God-sent friends can fast forward you into your destiny, the devil can plant wrong friends to subtly gain entry into your life and wreck your destiny!

Peer pressure can make us do things contrary to our conscience, bring guilt and condemnation and ultimately take us away from the beautiful plans of God. That’s why I wrote this short Ebook – “5 Lies You Believed About Your Friends” – for you.

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In the book, I present to you 5 lies about friends/friendships that you may have believed, and together we will also uncover the truth from the Word of God.

Also, don’t forget to take the Red Alert Friendship Quiz [HERE]

Don’t wake up when its too late!!!

XOXO
Author Kim D’Souza

Be Bold and Say NO

by Team Soar Girls | May 7, 2022 | Christian Walk, Identity & Calling

Be bold and say NO.

Say No to what? Well…

Say NO to condemnation, for God has made you righteous, who is to condemn you.
(Rom 8:1)
Say NO to fear, for God has not given you a spirit of fear but of power, love and sound mind.
(2 Tim 1:7)
Say NO to unhealthy relationships, for you are called to embrace godly friendships.
(2 Cor 6:14)

Say no to the lies of the enemy, for God’s Truth found in His Word dictates and determines your life.
(2 Cor 5:17)
Say no to peer pressure, instead stand firm in Godly values.
(Col 3:23)
Say no to comparison, instead see yourself the way God sees you.
(Eph 2:10)
Say no to self-pity, instead rise up and be the warrior you are in Christ.
(Rom 12:2)
Say no to gossip, instead value godly conversations.
(Eph 4:29)
Say no to wrong habits, instead hold on to your freedom in Christ.
(Rom 6:6)
Lastly, Be Bold and Say no to backsliding and lukewarmness, instead press on to finish the purpose for which Christ has called you.
(1 Cor 9:24)

XOXO,
Ria Jobin

Have a Bad Past and Can’t Get Over?

by Team Soar Girls | May 1, 2022 | Christian Walk, Identity & Calling

Coming straight to the point – Well, everybody has a past! Do you have a bad past and can’t seem to get over it?

God Is Greater Than Your Past

Firstly, let me tell you that God is greater than your past, no matter how bad or unrepairable it looks. Yes, mistakes do come with their consequences but they don’t have to define you.

And, it can never be late to take a U-turn and come back to God. He is waiting to heal and restore you. The moment you surrender your life completely to God, He forgives you of your past mistakes and gives you a new beginning.

Forget what happened long ago! Don’t think about the past. I am creating something new. There it is! Do you see it? (Isa 43:19, CEV).

The devil may use people and situations around you to remind you of your past, but this is where you have to renew your mind, meditate on the Word of God and refuse to go into the pity party mode. (Also don’t fall into the trap of getting into a new relationship without getting healed of your past hurts. Rather during this period, get to know Jesus more.)

Know That God Had No Role In The Bad Happened

Secondly know that God had no role in what has happened to you. The Bible says that God is good and He does only good (Psa 119:68). Anything that is bad is not from God, but a result of the choices we make. In fact, God is the one who is for you and is still working to turn it around for your good (Rom 8:28).

So, take your brokenness to God and allow Him to heal you. Just as God forgave you, you forgive yourself and the people who caused you hurt. (Forgiving doesn’t mean trusting.)

This is an excerpt from the book “Girls Here’s What You Never Knew…God’s way to fireproof you from relationship pitfalls.” To get the book head to pursuehim.net/girlsbook/

XOXO,
Team Soar Girls

Is It Ok To Kiss Someone You Are Engaged With?

by Team Soar Girls | Apr 23, 2022 | Christian Walk, Identity & Calling

Is it ok to kiss someone you are engaged with? So recently somebody asked us this question. And here is what we have to say:

What’s the purpose? Is it to prove your love to him? Then that is clearly not love. If it’s for the purpose of showing your love to your fiancée, there are better ways. How about surprising him by participating in a hobby activity that he likes?

You see whenever boundaries are crossed, it often begins with a kiss. One kiss may lead to another and that may lead to something that may bring feelings of regret.

In fact, post your engagement it is good if you discuss with your future spouse how you are going to respect sexual boundaries until you say your vows to each other.

When you live a life of dignity in the way you represent yourself and when you seek to honour God and His word, we challenge you to see whether your man will even ask you for this. Never make pleasing man a focus, rather please God and He is able to turn around the hearts of man according to His desire (Pro 21:1).

Well, we hope that this blog post answered your question – Is it ok to kiss someone you are engaged with?

This is an excerpt from the book “Girls Here’s What You Never Knew…God’s way to fireproof you from relationship pitfalls.” To get the book head to pursuehim.net/girlsbook/

XOXO,
Team Soar Girls

Accountability – This Can Protect You From Trouble!

by Team Soar Girls | Apr 18, 2022 | Christian Walk, Identity & Calling

Hmm, so today, we are talking about accountability!

Wondering what accountability is and why you need it?

Well, accountability simply means to hold yourself responsible to someone, especially in the areas where you struggle. Accountability is important because it removes the element of isolation from our Christian walk. Of course, our primary accountability is to God, but being accountable to someone can help us stand strong in areas where we can fall (Heb 10:24-25, Ecc 4:9-12).

In our generation accountability and submission is looked down upon or rarely understood.

Hebrews 13:17 (ESV) says, Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they are keeping a watch over your souls, as those who will have to give an account. Let them do this with joy and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
The Bible clearly says it will be of advantage to you (not your authority).

How accountability helps?

We have seen so many young girls who have great zeal and passion for the kingdom of God and yet they are not accountable to someone, which is dangerous. Many of them lose track and fall especially in the area of relationships, taking them completely off course from their calling. And, they end up hurting themselves and blaming God. You see, you can have a revelation of a specific area but lack in other areas and that’s why you have God-ordained leaders who can guide you. When you prayerfully expose these vulnerable areas, it begins your healing process.

Some of us feel dependence is a sign of weakness, for others, you find it difficult to put your trust in someone because others have broken it in the past. However, in consistent accountability is your protection. Self-sufficiency says I don’t need anyone, but humility shouts for help from those God has placed in our lives.

Your accountability partners can, through years of wisdom and walking with the Lord, see warning signs that you may tend to miss. It is wise to learn and seek their advice rather than waste your time learning from hard knocks, pain and years of struggle. (There are many who like to be ‘accountable’ to an online pastor or mentor. But remember an ‘offline’ pastor can see a side of you that no online pastor can. Oh ya, many times even you can’t!)

So, ask God to show you someone who you can trust, who can correct you and who will encourage you to run after the heart of God, and submit to the authority of this person. (Mind you, submission doesn’t mean control or manipulation). Remember when they give you advice or tell you the truth, it’s never to hurt you but to protect you. This trust gets built over a period of time, but it’s worth investing in.

Beware:

Always submit to the same sex leaders and never the opposite sex. We have seen many girls fall in this area. Women love to listen to men but when another woman tells the same, they won’t consider it of much value. However, you need to look at the man of God and his wife in the same place as they are one and they minister with the same Holy Spirit.

Build an accountability circle

You can even be a part of the accountability circle of God-fearing friends. Have a godly standard for your friendships based on unconditional love and mutual trust. Of course, no friendship is perfect but stay close to those who are on fire for Jesus and make you love Jesus more.

XOXO,
Team Soar Girls