Brenda Epperson-Moore

Maintaining authenticity in a world that often feels superficial can be challenging, but biblical principles offer solid Real guidance supported by scripture and daily practices that help you achieve Real results to Real problems you may be facing. Learning how not to compare yourself to the world or its standards. The worlds lust and desires will never be fulfilled, you will never measure up, but God's standards, when practiced, offer lasting, eternal value and change. Navigate a fake and false world by being authentic and powerful as you walk in truth, breaking the barriers of falsehoods through the power and anointing of Christ. When we walk in truth, our life carries the weight of power because as you begin walking in the authenticity of who Christ has created you to be, boundaries break, lies fall impotent, and the anointing begins to flow from you, and into all those you come in contact with.

Attendee Results:

• Seek Truth: Focus not on the world, but the truth of God's word, which encourages us in Philippians 4:8 to focus on what is true, noble, right, lovely, pure, and admirable, among other things. The pursuit of God's truth helps us counteract falsehoods present in society today.

• Understand Your Identity in Christ - Understanding our true identity is rooted in Christ, and our relationship with Him. When we stay rooted and grounded in Him we begin to understand who we are. Gal 2:20 states, "I have been crucified with Christ; it is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me." Begin to embrace who you are in Christ rather than seeking validation from the world.

• Practice Honesty: Be truthful in your words and actions, which fosters genuine relationships and cultivates a common ground with others that builds trust and fosters lasting change. This also allows a safe place in which you can explore and collaborate with others, learn by listening, learning by a healthy exchange in a safe, life affirming group or environment. Be honest about who you are not pointing the finger or blame at everyone and everything else. I always say, "I want to affect the world and not let the world infect me."

• Embrace Humility & Genuine Relationships: Competition is a part of life, but surround yourself with kind, genuine, like-minded people who encourage and embody authenticity. Proverbs 27:17 says, "Iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another." A true, authentic relationship fosters growth, joy, ease, and a sense of fulfillment.

• Serve Others: Shift your focus from self to selfless, no matter what you're going through, someone else has it worse. "If you need a miracle, be a miracle for someone else," God calls us to serve, not to be served. Acts of service are seeds planted in a field of hurting individuals who often times, don't even know how to receive them. But when we, in faith, "Do unto others as we would have done unto us." God multiplies that seed, and suddenly, through service, we begin to find strength, healing, and a community connection we never would have imagined.

• Resist Materialism & Focus on Inner Beauty: Prioritize character over exterior appearance. Beauty is fleeting 1 Peter 3:3-4 reminds us that true beauty comes from within and is of most value in God's sight. God is a God of hearts. Prioritize character over appearance. It's understandable to want to better your appearance as long as your appearance doesn't become your main obsession. Matt: 6:19-21 warns against storing up treasures on earth, stating that where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

• Practice Collaboration: When you may hit a roadblock or an impasse, oftentimes a few select trusted people can assist you in furthering your dreams and goals. By collaborating first with heaven and then with another fosters innovation, problem solving, and allows all Godly perspectives and skills to be considered.

• Remain Rooted and Grounded in Scripture: Daily read, pray, and engage with God and in His word for wisdom and guidance. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 affirms that, "all scripture is God-breathed and useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training us in righteousness." By integrating these strategies, you can calmly and efficiently work toward your goals, no matter what they are. They may be goals of peace, financial freedom, etc. Whatever goals you may have, you can achieve them effectively while reducing unnecessary stress and strife. When we dwell in the presence of God, that's where the greatest blessings are found. God has placed a spiritual hunger inside of us all, which can only be satisfied by His presence and a right relationship with God. The presence of God is the soul's longing.