Unlock Your Feminine Presence: Grow Your It Factor Series Pt. 1 of 3

01/13/24 • 27 min

When I was younger I smoked black and milds... and the residue of smoke followed me. I use that story as an example of what presence is like. You cannot take it off, it is the essence of who you are - it follows you. You possess the “it” factor and the “it” is the power of presence. In today’s episode I am going to teach you three foundational keys to unlocking your feminine presence and how to connect me with me on your new journey.

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Scriptures:

Proverbs 23:7

Romans 12:2

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Scriptures:

Proverbs 23:7

Romans 12:2

Previous Episode

#FeminineFridays Home Is Where The Heart Is

Welcome to another episode of #FeminineFriday. Today is such a special day as I am recording this on my oldest daughter’s 9th birthday, so you may hear a little bit of background noise as we get ready for the festivities. Speaking of my daughter, I have officially returned to social media and have become so passionate about spreading the message of family, presence, and connection. During my time away, I made more time for my family and completely scaled back. Why? Because we need a revival of present parents, whole families and deep connections with God and others. I’ve been sending emails this week about this very subject, which we will dive into more today. But if you are not signed up for my mailing list you can do so at my brand new website https://www.amandaferguson.org/family!

While you listen to today’s episode, you may notice the fiery tone of my voice. I am fired up. I refuse to subscribe to the messages social media and culture is telling us. Ministry doesn’t have to cost you everything - family, health, and happiness. Jesus did not die on the cross for us to loose everything that he so badly desires for us. So while the opposite messages are being shouted, I am being intentional about shouting louder the pattern God intended for us to live by. This is the cry of my heart that’s been brewing in me since April of this year and further confirmed a few weeks ago when I attended a parents meeting at my children’s school. At the meeting, the principle began to tell us there was a war going on and recently, there was a child that came to school with a litter box because she identified as a cat. When the teacher refused, the principal told her that she had to allow the litter box because that is what the child identified as. Needless to say, the teacher quit. In this season of my life, I am being intentional about making my home an atmosphere to receive and give love and be a pattern of what Jesus has called us to be in two ways:

1. Deepening connections with others and patterning myself and life after the word of God. Think about it, how many people do you actually call on their birthdays rather than sending a text? Deepening connections with others, even those in your household can be as simple as putting your phone down while you are eating or calling instead of texting. Most recently, at my children's school, a teacher had an emergency and all of us pitched in to make sure her family had dinner every night. That is what community and connection is about. Most of what we see today, particularly on social media is just a pattern of culture and reflects intense selfishnes. It isn’t the pattern of the Word of God. Not me, I accept my identity in Christ and pattern myself after the Word of God. Will you join me?

2. Family dinners. Every night, we sit around the table and have funny conversations, enlightening conversations, and overall just enjoy each other. If you are chaotic and overworked, and, not in the Word of God, then your home will begin to feel that way. Eating dinner at the table with your family is just one of the ways to make your home a place of God’s presence and peace. It’s a way to restore deep connection with your loved ones and to fellowship the way God intended us to. I don’t know about you, but I am ready and will continue to shout my faith and belief in family, God’s way, louder than any other thing propagated in media today. And I want you to join in the fight with me and let the world know we are not on the sidelines not doing anything. Let’s show the world not a different way, but a better way by living our lives to pattern after Jesus. Share this audio with someone else listen to this.

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Next Episode

Unlock Poise: Grow Your It Factor Series Pt. 2 of 3

Have you wanted to be the woman that when you show up somewhere, your presence just feels like sunshine? What about being the type of mom that when your children are around you, they just can't get enough of you? They love being around you. Or being that type of wife that’s virtuous and graceful and peaceful and loving. What about being that friend?

The friend that’s a champion for other women. That's supportive. That’s pushing your friend to be all that God has called that friend to be. Do you want to be that type? Okay, keep listening. This is part two of Grow Your IT Factor. It was going to be a highly paid challenge, but I decided to give it to you for free.

{00:58} Today we are going to talk about poise. What is poise? Poise is the graceful and confident way in how you carry yourself. I had to learn how to be poised and have gone through many trainings because I truly believe you can become whatever you want to become.
{03:08} There are a few things that I had to overcome and train for in my own life. And I want to teach you those today. Number one- being guided by fear. You know, remember I told you about how I had the opportunity to walk in a room with my head held down because I had mascara all over my dress? But I did not do that because I don't bow and bend to the fear of what other people may think about me. Nobody can stop you. You can stop you. You can allow the fear of the unknown to stop you. You can, but you don't have to.
{07:49} Internal esteem issues. It’s very difficult to show up poised in a room when you feel very badly about yourself. What are you telling yourself about yourself? The Bible says in Jeremiah 29:11 that He thinks good thoughts towards you. When I struggled with my weight, Holy Spirit stopped me and told me to say that I have fat, but I am not fat. So, be careful about the thoughts that you think that are not the thoughts that God has about you.
{09:30} The next one is the lack of identity. Because if you do not have identity and you don't know who you are, you will have to listen to the world tell you who you are. The problem with that is their report may not be accurate. I’m a Daddy’s girl. Jesus is my daddy. There’s a confidence that comes with that. A few other pitfalls to being poised everyday are arrogance and depleting under pressure. If you’re ready to be coached on the next level and get vision for your year, youre in the right place!

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Scriptures:

Proverbs 29:25

Jeremiah 29:11

Proverbs 29:18