Philippians 4:13

At the Restored Excellence event, hosted by Chimaka (representing the younger generation) and Mrs. Loretta Womack (representing the older generation), I sat amongst the room as both a speaker & audience member captivated by the powerful messages shared by each speaker. The event was a beautiful mix of wisdom, encouragement, and the undeniable presence of God. It was a call to unity, healing, and purpose—a reminder of what it means to live in restored excellence.

Opening by Chimaka

Chimaka opened the event with a bold declaration that echoed in my spirit: “Restored excellence means we are all one body—we are all one!” Her words emphasized unity, urging us to move beyond generational divides and view one another as collaborators, not competitors. She spoke passionately about the kingdom of God, challenging us to focus on building it together, regardless of age or background.

Chimaka reminded us of the power of our minds, explaining how our thoughts dictate our emotions and actions. The enemy, she said, attacks our minds to lead us astray, but our defense lies in prayer, fortifying our minds, and meditating on God’s word daily. “As the road gets darker,” she shared, “let prayer be your light.” This struck me deeply, as it is a reminder of how prayer serves as a guiding light in moments of darkness.

Chimaka also touched on the importance of caring for our bodies, describing them as temples of God. Neglect and mismanagement of our physical health eventually manifest in ways that we cannot ignore. She acknowledged the brokenness of many women’s souls, often caused by deep wounds, such as molestation. Yet, she reminded us that even in our pain, God is ready to heal and restore. “Glory to God,” she said, her voice resolute.

With fierce passion, she emphasized that everything we do should reflect a spirit of excellence—just like Daniel in the Bible. “When people see our work, they should know a woman of God touched this,” she proclaimed. Chimaka declared 2025 as the Year of Jubilee, a year when captives are set free. This declaration felt deeply personal, as it was my second time hearing about this concept. I later studied it further, feeling in my spirit that 2025 has already been the year that my own bondage is broken and my family has already returned to me. It is truly a Jubilee. 

Second Speaker: Rising Up and Armoring for Battle

Though I didn’t catch every speaker’s name, the next speaker ignited the room with a powerful call to action: “Rise up, armor up, and never give up!” She urged us to put on the full armor of God because when the Holy Spirit dresses us for battle, no weapon can pierce our defenses. With urgency, she challenged us to rise, move forward, and fulfill both our physical and spiritual callings.

She reminded us that we need to encourage each other—give thanks, pray, and worship. “A heart of peace gives life to the body,” she quoted from Proverbs, highlighting how peace in our hearts sustains us, while a crushed spirit drains us.

The speaker encouraged us to renew our minds daily by putting on the full armor of God, making it a literal and physical practice. Resilience, she explained, isn’t built overnight but through consistent reliance on God.

Third Speaker: Charmaine – Bridging Generations

Charmaine’s message resonated deeply with me. She centered her words around unity and the responsibility to bridge generational gaps. “Stop setting resolutions,” she said, “and start calling on God instead.” She emphasized that bridging the gap is a divine responsibility—bringing together the old and young to fulfill God’s original design for humanity. She referenced Jeremiah 29:11, reminding us that God’s plans are filled with hope and purpose, and she highlighted Titus 2, which calls us to uplift the previous generation—not to judge, but to offer insight.

This scripture, Titus 2, was my third confirmation of the event’s significance, as I had come across it randomly just days before. But as we know, God is never random. He knew that this scripture needed to be shared—not just by me, but by Charmaine too.

Charmaine’s words made me reflect on how we teach our children. “How can we know what was never taught to us?” she asked. This question invited me to consider the gaps in knowledge passed down through generations. It’s a challenge I want to pose to you, reader: “What have you not taught your child that you just expect them to know?” How can we expect our children to know what we never taught them? Did we assume the world would teach them our version of common sense? These self-reflective questions struck a deep chord in my spirit.

Charmaine urged us to be mentors, sharing our testimonies and God’s wisdom to uplift those coming behind us. She reminded us that there will always be someone younger to guide and someone older to learn from. She spoke of God’s garments—His righteousness and salvation—being far greater than anything we could clothe ourselves with. Charmaine also asked us to reflect on why we often turn to friends and family before God. “Why would we not go to the Creator first?” Her message about mentorship was powerful: “Your testimony becomes powerful when it’s shared.”

Fourth Speaker: Brittany – Restoring the Mind and Spirit

Brittany, a family therapist, brought a deeply personal and poignant message. She began by reflecting on God’s overwhelming love, which covers a multitude of sins. She encouraged us to examine our relationships and thought patterns, urging us to identify where we had lost parts of ourselves.

“Cloudiness comes from disconnection with God,” she said. Guilt and shame often create distance between us and Him, keeping us stuck in a cycle of spiritual stagnation. Brittany emphasized that we cannot thrive in our own strength but only through God’s. This thought hit home for me—when I’m absent from my prayer life, my mind becomes bogged down and chaotic. I find myself drowning in rumination instead of immersing myself in God’s word. Brittany’s words were a powerful self-reflection moment for me.

She quoted Philippians 4:8-9, urging us to focus on what is pure and righteous. To fight spiritual battles, we must be immersed in God’s word and use it as our weapon. Her final plea was profound: “Leave it all at His feet. True intimacy with God begins with surrender.”

Miss Black Nevada – Mental Health and Clarity

Miss Black Nevada’s presence at the event was no coincidence. Over the past six months, she has been at every event I’ve attended, and it’s clear that God is doing something significant with her and me. She spoke about the connection between mental health and spiritual clarity. “I can only love someone to the extent they’re able to love themselves,” she said, striking a deep chord with me.

The Final Speaker- God Keeps Us

The final speaker touched me in a way she couldn’t have known. Another part of my testimony, which many of you readers already know, is the severe trauma I endured from losing Elizabeth. So when she spoke about the death of her first child and then the suicide of her last child, and how broken she felt, I truly felt her pain. Not many can understand the agony of losing a child; it’s simply unbearable. And although my testimony is different from hers, it is only by God’s grace that women like her and I still have our minds after such trauma. When she said she should be dead from the pain or mentally unstable, I felt that for her. That was once me—wanting to die because the pain felt too much for my mind to bear. I thank you for not dying, because your testimony is needed to show that through gut-wrenching suffering, God still keeps us. Every part of us. Your story serves as proof that God still performs miracles. Thank you.

Ms. Loretta: Divine Confirmation

Ms. Loretta concluded the event with the same scripture I began my speech with: Philippians 4:13. This was undeniable confirmation from God about the significance of this event and His work in this generation, in this season, and in the seasons to come.

My Concluding Perspective

It was such a privilege and honor to be invited to speak by Ms. Loretta Womack. Thank you, God, for confirming that You know my name. To share part of my testimony is a blessing that enlightens my soul. Several women came up to me afterward, telling me how my story touched them, and I want them to know that it was all You, God. You kept me for such a time as this, so I could be a testimony to Your power.

To every speaker and audience member at this event: God sees you. He has already worked it out for you. He’s just waiting on you. While you’re waiting on God, know that He is waiting for you—with open arms. He doesn’t care how long it took for you to finally realize that He is the only way. God is simply glad that your eyes are open and you’re ready for His guidance.

As a trauma survivor and specialist, I feel it’s important to assert that God is the ultimate healer and physician. I want to remind you, dear reader, that the Bible is medicine for our mental pain. If you’re feeling misunderstood or struggling to find the right therapist, I encourage you to turn to God and open the book of Proverbs. Known as the book of wisdom, it provides clarity and guidance. When our minds start to play tricks on us, it is in this book that we can find the ultimate mental freedom and healing. The mind is powerful, and focusing it on God can only bring us peace and restoration.

What God has for us is far better than what we want or desire for ourselves. Receive that.

Lastly, remember that everyone’s testimony is different, but that doesn’t make anyone’s testimony any less powerful. Every story, every struggle, and every triumph has a place in God’s divine plan. This event reminded me that God is bridging the generational gap—and my life, my story, and my purpose are all part of that plan. God brings everything full circle. I am called to bridge the gap—and it’s already written in heaven. God is simply tagging me in now.