Girl!!!...but did you die?

 No, in all these things we win an overwhelming victory through him who has proved his love for us. Romans 8:37 Phillips

Girl!!!...but did you die?

"This has been the week from hell," she shrieked so loudly that I was pretty sure my neighbors could hear her through the phone. "Take a deep breath and tell me what happened," I pleaded as she continued her rant, already regretting picking up. She launched into a dramatic tirade about evil bosses and backstabbing coworkers—a mix of gossip, grievance, and spiritual warfare."

Then, just when I thought she might be winding down, she shifted gears to the neighbor’s car—a wheezing heap of junk with some mysterious part dragging underneath, apparently loud enough to wake the dead.  

One thing was clear: she wasn’t just having a moment— she was in full-blown meltdown mode, and I’d somehow become the designated minister at this emergency prayer meeting I didn't volunteer for!

Well, if an impromptu prayer meeting or an emergency counseling session was what she was expecting, --sorry to disappoint, sista, the only thing I kept hearing in my spirit through this entire barrage of complaints was  Girl... but did you die?'

I know it sounds harsh—but come on, really? Let me explain the brutal honesty. I’m a die-hard, tongue-talking, baptized, apostolic Pentecostal girl who’s been living for Jesus practically since birth. I was born on a Sunday, and after the old-school six-week waiting period, I made my grand debut in somebody’s church—ruffled socks, baby bonnet, white high-top, spit-shined shoes and all.

Am I perfect? Absolutely not! But I’m mature enough to know: if Jesus, the Master, had to endure the old rugged cross, then sis… we all have one too. Hers just happens to look like a crazy boss, backstabbing coworkers, and a busted-down car that sounds like it’s coughing up demons.

So, sis… I ain’t hatin’ on you—I love you. And as your sister in Christ, it’s my job to remind you that God loves you even more.

I know it feels impossible sometimes. But remember this: because He defeated every enemy at the cross, you will too. Nothing can stand against you—not even that snarky boss or the demon-possessed car that needs Jesus and a tune-up!