My PASSION Magazine issue #2

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bridal
beauty tips
Jalea Nicole
The Importance of Prayer
(Part 2)
By Gwen Johnson
In the last issue of “My Passion Magazine,” we talked on the subject of the myths of prayer and what prayer
really is. Now let’s explore a little deeper on our position in prayer.
Before I pray, I have to be mindful of God’s unfailing love for me. This places me in a safe place of quiet trust.
Knowing that I Peter 3:7 says, “I can cast all my cares on Him, because He cares for me.” Also Proverbs 3:5-6
says to “Trust in the Lord with all of my heart, and lean not to my own understanding. In all of my ways, acknowledge
Him and He will direct my paths.”
I want to first start off with congratulations on your pending nuptials! And may your marriage be blessed. Now that
we have celebrated, it is time to get ready for that day. The day you walk down the aisle and say I DO is going to
be burned into your memory forever. Not only will there be pictures, but there could possibly be video footage to
look back on this occasion. I have a few tips and tricks for you ladies to follow so that when you look back it will
be with admiration and not horror! Our dress, hair and makeup are so important. Here are a few do’s and don’ts
for you brides:
1. Always have a trial hair and makeup session no later than one month prior to your
wedding day. You want to have a clear idea of what you want, and it gives the artist the
practice to perfect the look for you.
2. Never spray tan, wax or change hair color in that week leading up to the day. If you
must spray tan, do it at least 7-10 days before. For your brows, do not wait until the
day of. You should have them done at least 3-5 days before the day. Your hair color
should not be changed within the two weeks before your wedding (leave room for error).
God initiates prayer as our way of conversing with Him. Whether it’s keeping our minds stayed on Him, allowing
Him to keep us in perfect peace, or vocally, acknowledging the needs.
His Word, in II Chronicles 7:14 says and I paraphrase, “If My people, who are called by My Name (CHRIS-
TIANS), would humble themselves, (WOULD YIELD OURSELVES TO THE POWER OF THE HOLY
SPIRIT), and pray (CALL UPON HIS NAME), and seek My face, (DESIRE TO KNOW HIM), and turn
from their wicked ways, (REPENT). Then will I hear from Heaven, (THE FATHER WOULD SPEAK), I will
forgive their sins, (WE WOULD BE MADE CLEAN THROUGH THE BLOOD), and I will heal their land,
(BRING ABOUT RESTORATION, SPIRITUALLY, MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND FINANCIALLY.)
Spending time with God is the “sign & seal” of God’s great leader. In Acts 6:4 the Apostles thought it to be so
important that they gave more attention to prayer and the ministry of God’s Word to the believer.
E.M. Bounds, a great man of prayer, said, “No learning can make up for the failure to pray, or commune with
God.”
In case your hair is too dark, you
need time to lighten and vice versa.
3. Do not, and I repeat, do not try
any new facial products within the
month leading up to your wedding.
Skin mishaps are not something we
can really fix on our own. It always
takes time. And going into wedding
month countdown of 30 days is not
when you want to have an emergency
skin flare up.
4. Choose a look that is timeless
not trendy. Yes, color is great, but
ways match a neutral eye. I am not
saying no to shimmer either. A little
shimmer on the lid gives a nice pop!
5. Be you. Be beautiful. Do not try
to look like anyone else except yourself
when you walk down that aisle.
You do not need to transform. Enhance
the beauty GOD has graced
and things to run perfectly on this
day, it is about the marriage at the
end of the day.
*JaleaNicole is a licensed cosmetologist
in the Georgia area. She is the
CEO of JaleaNicole Image Consulting.
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please visit her website at
www.jaleanicole.com
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At its base, prayer is talking and listening to God. We can pray alone or in a group, silently or aloud, use a
written prayer or a spontaneous one. The scriptures tell us in I Thessalonians 5:17 that we are to “Pray without
ceasing”. We need to practice His presence continually, and have a spirit of openness toward Him at all times.
This causes our entire lives to be prayers to God. I Peter 3:12 says, “The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous,
and His ears are attentive to our prayers.” He hears our prayers, and answers.
Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us therefore come boldly before the throne of Grace to find mercy in time of need.” We
have this right bought by the blood of Jesus as He laid down His life for us. The Church is always looking for
“new” methods; God is looking for “new” men and women. Those who will make prayer or talking to Him a
priority.
Jesus came to show us how to trust God and walk with Him. He laid down His life for us on Calvary, went to
hell to take the keys of authority from the enemy, arose on the third day, and now sits on the Father’s right
hand making intercession for us. He left us with His Holy Spirit, (His powerful presence in us). The same Spirit
that raised Jesus from the dead, now lives in us. According to Romans 8:26, “Likewise the Spirit also helps our
it is not necessarily something you
want on your eyelids when looking
back. Neutral smokey eyes will always
be in season! Stick to something
soft on the eyes and bold on
the lips. A nice red, deep pink or
even soft mauve on the lips will al-
you with and keep it moving.
Now that I have given you all a little
guideline, don’t stress! Take it one
day at a time and always be you. So
be easy on yourself. Remember that
even though we want to look great
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weaknesses, by making prayers of intercession for us when we don’t know how to pray as we ought.”
Is it getting clearer, the need to make the connection in prayer?
Looking forward to our next time together.