Every Woman

It's Mothers Day #2015 today (In England at least :) And I must say , I am missing my beautiful mummy more than ever before, its my first Mothers Day -ever , without actually being with my Mummy. It's a huge deal for me. I normally spend weeks making paper chains, and other, various , pink decorations. I get presents and make pancakes- even dinner reservations.

But,

Every year, my mum seems to get out of it somehow. She's wonderful , but not the out-going-type , she absolutely prefers a homemade dinner and normal-routine.

It always ends up frustrating me - and I'm sure that the 'Middleton' Restaurant  back home must know my name for all of the cancellations I've made.

This morning she texted me to say 'It was a strange mothers day without all of the 'fuss'

- It melted my insides.

So... deep, deep down inside, she did like the fuss.

She did like the fact that I got 4 hours sleep on a Saturday evening because I had to make breakfast the next morning, and she loved the cupcakes (that I had not made), and the fact that I always wanted to take pictures of her when we got back from church.

Since the past couple of weeks have been filled with days appreciating Women all over the world, I thought I would share a poem I wrote for an Event in Milton Keynes on Woman's Day 2014.

I was asked to talk about the variety of Women in the community, and I can definitely say that I have had my share of them.

I have been raised by a remarkable group of Strong Women who have invested into my life such a great deal. They consist of family-friends, teachers, Godmothers and relatives ,and some of them don't event know it. They've taught me to love, and laugh , to stand firm and keep smiling. They have had challenges in life that have shaped and refined them in the most painful ways.

They know God - and love with all their heart.

There are elements of each individual that I completely adore, and I'm so blessed to have them in my life .

Every woman of the world,
Different lands,  different tongues.
Every woman in this world,
Though Different songs we have sung .
Though different lives we have lived and different sacrifices have had to give .
Though different roads we have walked and different paths we have stalked.
Though different memories have been made and different treasures have been saved.
Though our eyes have been exposed to the worlds varieties and our ways have been conducted in hierarchical proprieties ...
We are one .
One voice we share ,
One child we care ,
One family we tend ,
One crooked way we un-bend .
You are the survivors, the keepers the thrivers .
You are the makers, untouched by the breakers .
One we are, were and will be.
One we stand under God. You and me.
Every woman of the world,
Different lands, different tongues,
Every woman in this world though different songs we have sung.

- By Lakechia Jeanne

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The Valentine

If I was to love for what you were to be

I could have loved, but in truth disagree.

The unperfect love you had would see.

My perfect love in present be.

I loved you enough to give you the key,

To eternal love and light in Me.

There is reason to love, look at Calvary

It's not just Me who loves I am one of Three

To love is to know and to know is to be.

I loved you long before you ever loved Me.

By Lakechia Jeanne, Valentines Day 2015

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There once was an Irish girl ...

I love a good show. And a good one is so hard to find. But honestly I'll dig deep and look far to find something that I feel rests with my Spirit when I watch. One of the very few series I find legendary is 'Touched by an Angel' #TBAA . I watched it from beginning to end. It was slightly before my time and started in 1994 when I was -2 years old. But in my opinion was one of the best shows that completely rocked the world, winning numerous awards, having influence in the political world and more than anything touching the hearts of so many individuals. Della Reese, honestly ... I just want to be related to her. During some really tough times and along with scripture I would remember her words and that lovely, beautiful smile.
And Roma Downey. The series would have never worked without her as the lead. She was perfect ! From the Irish accent, her classic (angelic;) look to the Love for God so evident in her that it just jumped out at you. The series made me see God in an amazing light. And I'll forever think of it as a personal favourite. I think my time in the British acting-media-world really helped me to understand the significance of her numerous roles in-front and behind the camera. It makes me truly appreciate how God can use gifts and talents even on the worlds stage to Glorify Himself and Kingdom.


I recently saw a post on instagram by her... a striking picture of earlier times in her life captioned by her :

Once upon a time, many moons ago there was an Irish girl . 

I just fell in love, those words were such an inspiration, I just had to write about them ! - And so here's a personal tribute to the inspirational Roma Downey.

Once upon a time, many moons ago there was an Irish girl ...

With fiery hair, deep brown eyes and a smile that could make you twirl.

She was  Full of ambition and dreams many deemed impossible at the start .

 But indeed nothing is what is seems, For God saw her heart .

Derry, Ireland was her home at first but it didn't stay like that for long ;

For the dream took her far away -To a new place she would belong.

Her mother was called to Heaven young, and father a decade to wait - 

But God in Heaven stayed close by, to her, He would never shut the gate. 

Painting was a love at first, but she soon truly did see , the world of the Arts had more in store. It was the place she was meant to be. 

The Land of Opportunity, brought many paths to her way. 

The city, stars and lights on her were found, and that's not to mention broadway . 

Soon one thing led to another- She was to be the presidents wife . But that was minor in comparison to : 

The biggest role of her life .

The role, Heaven sent, as an Angel she touched -

The hearts and lives of many, to them she meant so much . 

Year after year the light continued,

Till it was too bright to shine,

Heart after heart was turned to God, His Love proclaimed till year nine. 

And within those times came the greatest gifts; a daughter, her heart to please . 

And a co-star turned into a mother-figure, a very special Ms. Reese .

Then Heaven joined together a duo so dear and true ,

Two sons to her He added, a family created anew.

And so they change the world together, one production at a time . 

In the deserts, earnestly endeavour;

And in many hearts redefine - 

Perceptions and emotions towards the King -

 Many of which in Heaven we'll see .

The increasing radiance of a light so clear . 

The life as yet of Roma Downey .

By Lakechia Jeanne

-Inspired by Roma Downey

2015 - And Here we Are

I am so completely awed in the ability of God to make time pass by so rapidly, The beginning of January 2015 has already come, and with God's guidance I truly believe this year, in all happiness and challenges, we can be assured that The LORD will be with us and help us to maintain a perfect peace that exceeds all of the physical things we will see in the future. I was asked to do a poem for my church's end of year celebration on the 31st and I was so thrilled , I knew that it need to be something significant, it was some of the last words people would be hearing in that year. I procrastinated for a while, but I finally wrote it the night before, I really needed inspiration. And I believe I received it ~Thank You God~  In the end, the poem went really well, and as long as it inspired people and aided them even a little in stepping into the presence of God, then that's what matters.

2014 was a year and a half in many regards. But... #bringon2015

And so the day is here, the last one of the year,
Its been good for some, but yet the none are wishing it reappear.
For January till June seemed to end so soon,
The crisp winter mornings, and high sun at noon.
Its the grace of The Father that from July till now -
We've been guided on this journey. Someway and Somehow.

There's been many a day, that we couldn't see the light,
But God guided us in the day and kept us in the night.
The darkness of circumstances couldn't keep Him away from us,
Everything in the earth is His, we reign in Him victorious -
Enemies tried to knock us down, but here today we stand.
We can trust in the Rock, so gentle and true,
- for our times are in His hands.

Double blessings have come,
And double blessings have gone.
But in the end - And in our hearts, He has given us a song.
The double valleys were worth it for on the highest peak we stand.
A double source of strength He gave , to enter into the promised land.
The double blessings came to us, but in unexpected ways,
Who knew we would find dependence in the most fragile times and days.

In long suffering patience, the ability to endure.
In chaos a warmth of peace, a trust in Him we're sure.
The double blessings weren't solely found in
What the world sees as best.
The trial you may have seen,
Is nothing but a test ...

Am I what I used to be ?
Have I learnt the ways shown ?
Is my character of good quality ? Do I have strength and backbone ?

Our pursuit is Jesus He is the goal unseen,
Our double blessing is our reward in Him.
Bring on 2015.

The light is bursting at the seams of the curtains,
am I ready to let it in.
The night was warm but yet the morn is
 waiting to fade the dim.
It may be early, it might be late.
But the night will have to wait.
The morning is here, the darkness and fear
Have fled for another day.
May the Prince of Peace be near to me
- For with Him all times are best.
His light is bursting at the seams,
This hour, and all the rest .

- By Lakechia Jeanne ©

Daughter of the Divine

I've been so encouraged recently, by the international community of Christian girls I have recently discovered. Sometimes we can feel isolated, like no one seems to following the same path as you and your pursuit of God. (more about this on ~ 3000SOULS ~) I'd like to let you know, in reading this that there are many in this body, and many in this walk with Christ. Only God knows the extent of that statement, but I am encouraged to know that the next generation of the future matriarch in the Kingdom of God is rising. I want to be a part of this outreach and the work of the Christian sisters rising together.
Do you ?

I wrote this in response to an online community that I was so inspired by.
I am an incredibly inspired by their articles, and they are contributing to the great movement of this generation towards the Throne of God.

Dainty Jewels, and dainty minds. She's intentional , Unafraid to redefine.

What it means to be a Lady of The Lord and a daughter of The Divine.

She's more precious than rubies, and to her nothing can compare,

The heart of a virtuous child of The King. His love to the world she will share.

She is confident and always true, though in the soul she is meek.

A smile in her eyes and a joy deep inside - It is God that she seeks.

She not afraid to be different, and only wants the approval of One.

She dances in the rain. And lives her life in The Son.

In humility, integrity and elegance; in His light she will shine.

Dainty Jewels, and dainty minds. She's intentional , Unafraid to redefine.

By Lakechia Jeanne

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~ Inspired by daintyjewellsblog.com

True Beauty

So its the last days before we officially enter into the Christmas season, and I am very excited to begin my long list of watching Christmas movies, singing Carols and Christmas-sy songs among other things.It just goes so fast . Time, I mean. And from my childhood till know seems so much shorter than it felt at the time. But: 'it's like this : when I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child does. But when I grew up, I put away childish things.' I feel like I'm entering into Young Lady-ship (if there was ever a word). I saw myself as a girl before, but that's changed.

And it makes me wonder, what sort of Lady would I like to be ? Where , in the realm (because that what it seems like) of femininity should I place myself. There are many different kinds and types of women out there. And the extremes are more than evident in today's world.

I was speaking to a guy I met at church about how he views the stereotypical : 'feminist' the go-getter woman who will stop at nothing to achieve more than her male counter parts.
He said : " I think, [in the Christian World] it puts us in an awkward position. We don't know what they want ... and its [feminist] not the sort of woman I would want to have in my life".

I wouldn't say I'm anti-feminist, I most certainly believe in equality but The Bible has made the position of men and women very clear. ~See1PETER3"8
I believe in the women of God who exuberate elegance and beauty from within more than anything else.
What about you ?

True beauty and elegance come from inside.
You cant read books about it, learn its creed . What you possess, you cant hide
Love is not blind, her eyes are wide open to the personalities of each soul she may meet .
We must never fail to smile, to young and old and never fail to greet -
Those who pass us by with a twinkle in their eye. True beauty at its peak.
A calm and gentle Spirit. A Spirit that is meek.
Keep your wit, your sharp and charming edge, but only use it once in a while.
Elegance is easy, and you can stay classy; if you never forget to smile.

By Lakechia Jeanne ©

~ Inspired by 1Peter2”4