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Letter from the Founder
by Kimberly Ann Hobbs FOUNDER, WOMEN WORLD LEADERS
Dear sisters from around the world,
Whatever passion or skills God has gifted you, may you embrace the meaning and purpose of accomplishing what He has set before you in a manner that has the power to point people to God. At Women World Leaders, it is our hope that whatever God has called you to do, you will do it with joy in the name of Jesus.
As you flip through the pages of Voice of Truth, may the power of God’s Spirit that has called you out of spiritual darkness into a relationship with Him prompt you to transform areas of your life into service for God. Whether He is calling you to testify of your faith, change your attitude, or joyfully work at home, may God’s believers from every people and every nation worship together in unity and be an example of love to a hopeless world.
Can you pause briefly and reflect on when you first heard God’s voice of truth? That moment likely made an indelible mark on your life; if it were not so, you would not have recalled it. In fact, remembering that life-changing event likely makes you want to share how God has spoken to you—that is the call of the Holy Spirit to share your testimony. My prayer today is that you would allow the power of the Holy Spirit to flow through you, empowering you to share your story so others can understand and follow the assured path that leads them to our Savior, Jesus Christ.
The narrow gate and the difficult way lead to eternal life—so few even find it! (MATTHEW 7:14 TPT)
It’s sad to think that so many people are on the wide pathway of life that leads to destruction. Our faithful God wants us to live out our faith in obedience to Jesus and serve others in a way that would honor Him and help others find their way to Jesus. God is ready to show you new and fantastic things about yourself as you read the Bible and ask Him to teach you His ways. In turn, He will guide and give you instructions so you can lead others to find the right path. The prophet Jeremiah consistently sought answers in scripture, and God directed his way.
When I discovered your words, I devoured them. They are my joy and my heart’s delight, for I bear your name, oh Lord God of Heaven's Armies. (JEREMIAH 15:16 NLT)
Just as Jeremiah followed and testified of the Lord by bearing His name, we, too, can shape our lives through the wisdom of scripture despite our struggles. We can keep studying and, by faith, look for the ways God encourages us through various means, such as supportive friends. As your sisters in Christ, we are here to spur you on while you help yourself and others. Our desire is to hold each other up in the name of Christ in both good and challenging times. We can all thank God that He does not leave us alone to face the storms of life or reach others for His kingdom alone. Our powerful God and Savior created a community for us. He hears and responds to our cries and comforts us amid our storms, even bringing us closer to Him as we endure our trials.
No matter what kind of situations we find ourselves in, God sees us. He is waiting for every one of us to turn to Him, seeking guidance. And even though our circumstances may not always change or prompt others to change, when we turn to Him, He promises us His peace.
As you read the various articles inside this magazine, may God ignite a power within you to answer His call. May you be willing to turn to Him and respond with a willing yes, whether He is calling you to His side for the first time or you are being summoned to reach others with the Gospel truth. Let us all look to heaven together and be encouraged as we recognize where our help comes from. We are an army gathered for God’s eternal purposes and able to do all we are called to by God’s power. May you walk faithfully in God’s light and love.
I look up to the mountains and hills, longing for God’s help. But then I realized that our true help and protection is only from the Lord, our Creator who made the heavens and the earth. (PSALM 121:1-2 TPT)
As the founder of this ministry, my prayer as you read on is that you steadfastly study the Word of God and allow it to release and reflect God’s beauty in your life. May you be empowered as you read and glean truths for your life that are lasting and fulfilling.
Exceedingly, Abundantly Beyond,
KimberlyEPHESIANS 3:20
