Empowering Lives with Purpose

by Kimberly Ann Hobbs FOUNDER, WOMEN WORLD LEADERS

I love empowering my sisters in faith to live the good life that humans have forever been searching for. From finding the fountain of youth to achieving health, wellness, and supernatural ecstasy that we all wish to obtain, I believe with God, all things are most certainly possible.

God has a divine plan of redemption for all of us, and, most importantly, He does not want us to be separated from Himself. If we can, instead, separate ourselves from the world and its gateway, which continuously tries to bring us into captivity, then we can live in the abundance of this life God created us for. Living our lives with God allows us to obtain tremendous wellness in every area.

Although it is not easy to walk away from worldly things we may have become accustomed to, God’s Word shows us we will live more peacefully when we do. The world has a way of drawing us in and persuading us to believe everything it has for us is acceptable and good. Throughout scripture, God called various leaders out from pagan customs and away from living lives laced with sin and shame. God continually offered His leaders and His children a newness of life that would come by following Him. As we read the Bible, we can learn from their examples as we, too, are called to declare the goodness of God.

Every day, we are tempted with forbidden fruit threatening to lure us away from our blessings. God wants us to have a separation from the world. He says we are to be in the world but not of the world.

For anyone who has left behind their home and property, leaving family—brothers or sisters, mothers, or fathers, or children—for my sake, they will be repaid one hundred times over and will inherit eternal life. But many who push themselves to be first will find themselves last. And those who are willing to be last will find themselves to be first. (MATTHEW 19:29-30 TPT)

Just as we can learn from the example of those who declared the goodness of God, we can also learn from the example of those who made wrong choices that led to death. Samson did not walk away from Delilah, who seductively lured him to reveal the secret of the anointing God had given him—and he lost his life. Likewise, Judas did not walk away from thirty pieces of silver; he lost his soul.

When we say no to the world and place ourselves under the spiritual authority of Jesus Christ, He begins to sculpt our future. When we walk away from worldly things that tempt us, we will see the goodness God can bring us to.

In my own life, I had everything a woman could want— jewels, exotic cars, designer clothes, world travels, and mansions in various places. But I still lacked a peaceful spirit. I was not obediently surrendered to God. I maintained everything of my own accord and made choices that I felt would keep me in a lifestyle to satisfy a need. But I was deceived. My flesh was never satisfied. It was not God’s plan for me to have all the riches of this world. Because I focused my striving on maintaining my earthly desires, I remained separated from my Savior and lived with a man I was not married to. My peace was gone. When redemption took place in my life, the peace of God flooded my soul. I walked away from a life of sin and chose a life with my Savior. It was the best decision I ever made. When a believer is in the middle of God’s will, he has perfect peace even if he faces some of life’s most difficult challenges. We face tests of accepting what the world offers us or following God’s heart. God will evaluate the righteous.

The Lord examines both the righteous and the wicked… For the righteous Lord loves justice. The virtuous will see his face. (PSALM 11:5-7 NLT)

If you have been searching for a good life—the kind of life filled with perfect peace—there is only one source: God!

God is not a man, so he does not lie. He is not human, so he does not change his mind. Has he ever spoken and failed to act? (NUMBERS 23:19 NLT)

God had a conversation with me one night at the garden tomb area in the country of Israel. I had a choice—I could either believe His promises for me were true or not. I could have stayed in the opulent lifestyle and luxury of having everything this world had to offer, or I could have surrendered my life completely to God that night. I chose God! And my life changed! I chose to believe that with God, all things are possible—even a better life than I had when I thought I had it all. And because I trusted in Him and walked away from my sin, God provided all I would ever need. I am happy to say I chose well.

As taught in God’s Word, His blessings are available to all of us. He is waiting to shower you, your children, and your grandchildren with His blessings. Don’t allow your past to control your future, and don’t allow the world’s temptations to lead you away from God’s will for your life.

But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. (MATTHEW 6:33 ESV)