Lipstick Girls - 5 Years and Signing Out...For Now
Ladies,
With the Lipstick Girls nearing its 5th year, I am coming to a place of re-evaluating my life priorities. With the desire to continue to honor God in all that I do, this would include being as effective in reaching people for His kingdom as possible. You know my heart for single moms and that hasn’t changed. God planted my desire years back to help amazing women like each of you. While my desire hasn’t changed, I believe the direction God is taking me in the ministry is. Many of you know my heart for worship and what God continues to use me with thru gifts of music (songwriting and singing) and I believe He is ready to move me on to dig deeper into that ministry and move forward with it.
With that said, being mom, wife, full time worker, homemaker, etc., etc, it does take re-assessing my life/my schedule and most of all, God’s will for me moving forward (I know you can each relate). I would love more than anything to continue ALL that I am doing, but it would truly be a disservice to all involved (including my first ministry, my family) if I can only give little bits here and there. It’s like I’ve always told you, no matter what you do, do it in the will of God and be sure to EXHAUST ALL EFFORT…meaning: no matter what you do, do it with the joy of the Lord, with no regrets and do it 110%!
And with that my sweet sisters, I am closing out this chapter of my life with the Lipstick Girls - - for the time being anyway (just typing that out is heartbreaking : ( Although far be it from me to tell God where I will be down the road. But for now, I know it’s time for a hiatus and to re-focus on new things. Change is good. It’s not easy, but if we never do it, we always remain the same; never changing, never learning, never growing. It’s important we always be in a state of perpetual motion, otherwise, we continue to live in the past. The future is where new opportunities, blessings and friendships are born. I want some! ; ) And as my sweet hubby would say…”WANT MORE!” I don’t think we could ever have too much of God.
You have all been such an inspiration to me, eachother and others - and I have been blessed beyond words to have been a part of such an incredible ministry. The growth and the healing, the secrets and laughter shared, precious friendships and generosity beyond compare…the lives forever changed will never be forgotten. “…My cup runneth over.” Psalm 23:5 (KJV) - - that is the simplest and best way I have to describe just how much each of you have touched my life, so thank you.
Although the Lipstick Girls will no longer meet in a formal setting, I want to encourage each of you to continue to build upon the relationships you have formed together through this group and of course…I am not going anywhere! As always, there is an open invitation to meet with me anytime over java, walk, bike, hike…kite ; ) Not to mention the incredible conference opportunities we have throughout the year. I’m still here for you and I absoluuuuutely love you all to pieces. Meanwhile, if you are not already a part of a Neighborhood (small/Bible study group thru your church), by all means, FIND ONE! It is important to create a ‘church family’ connection so that you do have others looking out for you and vice versa (for those of you attending CCV, ask about the new T Groups – may be an avenue to continue meeting with other single mamas). Like I said, I’m not going anywhere and we are still family – but just as I am moving forward, I want to encourage each of you to do the same.
Great things are coming! You are blessed. Your children are blessed and most important of all GOD LOVES YOU IMMENSELY – have faith in Him thru love and obedience and the rest is truly a sweet ride ; ) “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise and call her blessed”…Proverbs 31:25-28
Lastly, I would love more than anything for you all to be a part of this wonderful worship ministry path God is leading me down. If you would like to remain on my mailing list, I would be happy to keep you in the loop for upcoming projects/events.
So this is not goodbye by any means, just a re-route….I plan to see you around – can’t get rid of me that easy ; )
In closing, there is never a better way to open/close any conversation than with the Word of our amazing, almighty, indescribable Father…11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11(NIV)
Believe it! I love ya ladies.
As always, be blessed, but more importantly…BE A BLESSING!
If you want to reach me, you know where to find me - thanks again for a fantastic 5 year ride!
Love much and much love,
Dee.
With the Lipstick Girls nearing its 5th year, I am coming to a place of re-evaluating my life priorities. With the desire to continue to honor God in all that I do, this would include being as effective in reaching people for His kingdom as possible. You know my heart for single moms and that hasn’t changed. God planted my desire years back to help amazing women like each of you. While my desire hasn’t changed, I believe the direction God is taking me in the ministry is. Many of you know my heart for worship and what God continues to use me with thru gifts of music (songwriting and singing) and I believe He is ready to move me on to dig deeper into that ministry and move forward with it.
With that said, being mom, wife, full time worker, homemaker, etc., etc, it does take re-assessing my life/my schedule and most of all, God’s will for me moving forward (I know you can each relate). I would love more than anything to continue ALL that I am doing, but it would truly be a disservice to all involved (including my first ministry, my family) if I can only give little bits here and there. It’s like I’ve always told you, no matter what you do, do it in the will of God and be sure to EXHAUST ALL EFFORT…meaning: no matter what you do, do it with the joy of the Lord, with no regrets and do it 110%!
And with that my sweet sisters, I am closing out this chapter of my life with the Lipstick Girls - - for the time being anyway (just typing that out is heartbreaking : ( Although far be it from me to tell God where I will be down the road. But for now, I know it’s time for a hiatus and to re-focus on new things. Change is good. It’s not easy, but if we never do it, we always remain the same; never changing, never learning, never growing. It’s important we always be in a state of perpetual motion, otherwise, we continue to live in the past. The future is where new opportunities, blessings and friendships are born. I want some! ; ) And as my sweet hubby would say…”WANT MORE!” I don’t think we could ever have too much of God.
You have all been such an inspiration to me, eachother and others - and I have been blessed beyond words to have been a part of such an incredible ministry. The growth and the healing, the secrets and laughter shared, precious friendships and generosity beyond compare…the lives forever changed will never be forgotten. “…My cup runneth over.” Psalm 23:5 (KJV) - - that is the simplest and best way I have to describe just how much each of you have touched my life, so thank you.
Although the Lipstick Girls will no longer meet in a formal setting, I want to encourage each of you to continue to build upon the relationships you have formed together through this group and of course…I am not going anywhere! As always, there is an open invitation to meet with me anytime over java, walk, bike, hike…kite ; ) Not to mention the incredible conference opportunities we have throughout the year. I’m still here for you and I absoluuuuutely love you all to pieces. Meanwhile, if you are not already a part of a Neighborhood (small/Bible study group thru your church), by all means, FIND ONE! It is important to create a ‘church family’ connection so that you do have others looking out for you and vice versa (for those of you attending CCV, ask about the new T Groups – may be an avenue to continue meeting with other single mamas). Like I said, I’m not going anywhere and we are still family – but just as I am moving forward, I want to encourage each of you to do the same.
Great things are coming! You are blessed. Your children are blessed and most important of all GOD LOVES YOU IMMENSELY – have faith in Him thru love and obedience and the rest is truly a sweet ride ; ) “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. 26 She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. 27 She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. 28 Her children arise and call her blessed”…Proverbs 31:25-28
Lastly, I would love more than anything for you all to be a part of this wonderful worship ministry path God is leading me down. If you would like to remain on my mailing list, I would be happy to keep you in the loop for upcoming projects/events.
So this is not goodbye by any means, just a re-route….I plan to see you around – can’t get rid of me that easy ; )
In closing, there is never a better way to open/close any conversation than with the Word of our amazing, almighty, indescribable Father…11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11(NIV)
Believe it! I love ya ladies.
As always, be blessed, but more importantly…BE A BLESSING!
If you want to reach me, you know where to find me - thanks again for a fantastic 5 year ride!
Love much and much love,
Dee.
posted by Dee Pavia @ Monday, August 01, 2011
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