#incourage

has vitiligo, and one day he caught me looking at it, (It's on his neck and spreading to his ear and towards his chest) He said, “I know. It’s ugly and getting bigger... I wish I could get rid of it... It makes me self-conscious...ect.” We’ve been together for two years now and he thinks that matters to me. I looked at him and I said, “It isn’t ugly, sure it’s spreading, but, it’s beautiful. It makes you unique. I happen to love you just the way you are.” I reached out and touched it. “It’s like a tattoo that’s origional and one that no one else will ever have. It’s you.” Then I hug him as tight as I can... (Although it’s a little awkwatd, my head comes up to his shoulder.) 

Hi :) Thank you, you’re lovely. 

Day 5: If there's anyone who knows about doing the inner work now so we thrive for the next generation it's @alex_elle! Her post-it posts will get your whole life and have all in your feels as you realize the depths of inner work you need to do when you scroll through her IG page. @alex_elle is a gifted writer and she encourages the practice of writing as a healing act of self-love. With these two guided journals treated with love & intention, you will start to look at yourself differently! #InCourage is the companion journal to @alex_elle's new book #AfterRain her first book of prose and reflection. #TodayIAffirm is a deep dive on the questions we'd probably feel more comfortable not answering but once you do you’ll be glad you did. The journey to self-awareness + self-love can be arduous but completely worth it! If you're ready to have an honest conversation with yourself via Alex's prompts grab a copy at your local Black-owned bookstore! _______ Black-owned bookstores DC/MD/VA @mahoganybooks @sankofadc @loyaltybooks @harambeebooks_artworks NJ @sourceofknowledge NY @thelitbar _____ #HUBuysBlack #blackownedbusiness #journaling #blackownedbrands #buyblack #selfcare #blackbooksmatter #blackspendingmatters #blackfamilies #blacklove #blackdollars #blackeconomics #ujamaa #acreativedc #blackwomanowned #blackhistorymonth #bhm #livingblackhistory #ourblackbook #blackcreatives #blackcreativesmatter #blackbusinessowners #dc #md #blackowned #blackgirlmagic #love (at Washington D.C.) https://www.instagram.com/p/CK7dP1qgUmF/?igshid=i6do7jwnnsnu

“As for Me,” says the Lord , “this is My covenant with them: My Spirit who is upon you, and My words which I have put in your mouth, shall not depart from your mouth, nor from the mouth of your descendants, nor from the mouth of your descendants’ descendants,” says the Lord , “from this time and forevermore.” Isaiah 59:21 NKJV https://bible.com/bible/114/isa.59.21.NKJV #Encourage #InCourage #legacyofthebeliever #MySpiritisuponyou #mywordsareinyourmouth #toyourchildren #toyourchildrenschildren #Eternity (at Escondido Christian Church) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9M_PqQHgHT/?igshid=jxij7hcdmm6d

Many plans are in a man's mind, but it is the Lord's purpose for him that will stand. [Job 23:13; Ps. 33:10, 11; Isa. 14:26, 27; 46:10; Acts 5:39; Heb. 6:17.] Proverbs 19:21 AMPC https://bible.com/bible/8/pro.19.21.AMPC #manmakesplansbutgoddirectsoursteps #Encourage #InCourage #theLordhasapurposeforeverything #GodsWaysStand #listentothatsmallvoice #listenandreceive #listentoGodsvoice #walkinlove #walkinobedience #Godneverleavesus #Godguides #emdelibles (at Escondido, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7v8RZ8nv3-/?igshid=188ufnscjqymw

Love is the most powerful weapon in this world. And it’s the only one that heals instead of wounds. @holleygerth @incourage #wordswag #wordswagapp #love #heals #incourage #holleygerth #inspirationalquotes #quote https://www.instagram.com/p/B7bfikZJjcp/?igshid=1p1lwzfu32mx8

#Love is the most powerful weapon in this world. And the only one that #heals instead of wounds. @holleygerth @incourage #wordswag #wordswagapp #incourage #holleygerth #inspirationalquotes #quotes https://www.instagram.com/p/B7benCXJIdY/?igshid=1u4bvzku6xn3a

So then, those who suffer for following God’s will should enfold their lives into the Creator, who will never fail them, and continue to always do what is right. 1 Peter 4:19 TPT https://bible.com/bible/1849/1pe.4.19.TPT #countitalljoy #sufferingsaints #alwaysdoingwhatisright #encourage #inCourage #emdelibles #empoweredbytheholyspirit #emPower (at Escondido, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4yJCTkn7vy/?igshid=1kvnc0x4g0uie