They That Wait

By Faneisha Ragin

Like most women in their twenties, Faneisha thought that she would be married by twenty-five with a white picket fence and 2.5 kids. To her surprise, life didn’t go as planned. With her life shaken up, she decided to fully submit to Christ and to His plans. Faneisha began a journey of waiting on God, not only for a mate, but for everything that He has promised for her.

Drawing from her own personal failures and triumphs, Faneisha shares the very revelations and keys that transformed her life. In this relevant and transformative book, Faneisha seeks to guide her readers into establishing a personal relationship with Jesus Christ while living a life that honors Him.

In a world marred with immorality, this book challenges the status quo! Whether you are a new believer or non-believer, They That Wait will speak to your situation. This book is for anyone who wants to change in their life and walk in victory! In this book you will:

-Learn how to study God’s word and build an effective prayer life

-Learn how to identify and free yourself from negative influences

-Receive practical ways for maintaining sexual purity

-Learn how to create better habits for your health and finances

-Gain insight on what it truly means to trust God

-Learn to free yourself from bondages and walk into your purpose

• Language: English
• Publisher: Faneisha Ragin
• Release date: Apr 9, 2015
• ISBN: 9781508692256

Faneisha Ragin

Faneisha Ragin is the daughter of Barbara B. Ragin and the late Willie A. Ragin. She accepted Christ as her savior at age 13. After becoming serious about her walk with Him in her early twenties, she dedicated her life to sharing the gospel through her testimony. Faneisha is a graduate of both Clemson and Duke Universities where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering and a Master in Engineering Management, respectively. Though she is an engineer by degrees, she is an anointed musician and writer. Faneisha currently serves as a musician and small group leader for Kingdom Assembly Outreach Center (Greer, SC). As a writer, she helped produce other books before penning her own. Her written work was made popular through her faith based blog under the moniker FantasticFo. The blog has reached over 13,000 people in 79 countries. Her mission is explained through her life’s verse, 1 Timothy 4:12—“set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, and in purity.” In 2013, she held the title of Miss Black South Carolina International. Since, Faneisha has conducted workshops and spoken at numerous events across the state to promote her life’s mission, along with financial literacy.

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THEY THAT WAIT

A GUIDE TO LIVING A LIFE THAT HONORS GOD

Faneisha Ragin

© Copyright 2015 Faneisha D. Ragin

All rights reserved. This book is protected by the copyright laws of the United State of America. This book may not be copied or reprinted for commercial gain or profit. The use of short quotations or occasional page copying for personal or group study is permitted and encouraged. Permission will be granted upon request.

Cover Design by Little Bland Brands Creative Studio

Cover Photography by Benjamin Alexander

Edited by Sabrina Brown

ISBN-10: 1508692254

ISBN-13: 978-1508692256

Unless otherwise indicated, scripture quotations are from the Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.™ Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Scripture quotations identified NASB are from the New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973,1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission. Scripture quotations identified ESV are from the are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations identified KJV are from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Scripture quotations identified NLT are from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Dedication

This book is dedicated to my father, the late Willie A. Ragin. I’m so blessed to have had a father who knew Christ and modeled His love daily. There’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think about you. I miss you like crazy. I’m so proud of the fight that you put up, all the while keeping the faith. Your life forever changed the course of mine. I love you always.

This book is also written in memory of my paternal grandparents, Bishop Pinckney A. Ragin, Jr. and Annie N. Ragin, and my maternal grandfather, Willie M. Jefferson.

CONTENTS

Acknowledgments

What are you waiting for?

1 The Heart of Worship

2 Hear No Evil, See No Evil, Speak No Evil

3 Let It Go

4 Sex—More than the Physical

5 Better Habits, Better You

6 Money Matters

7 Oh You of Little Faith

8 Baggage Check

9 Walking in Your Purpose

My Prayer for You

About the Author

Acknowledgements

To the love of my life, my fiancé, Benjamin J. Alexander: Words can’t express how blessed I am to have you in my life. I never imagined God putting us together, but I’m so thankful that He did. You are my number one cheerleader, closest friend, confidant, and advisor. You have taught me so much through your love for Christ and others. Thanks for supporting and encouraging me in this effort. I’m excited to see where God takes us.

To my mother, Barbara B. Ragin: I admire you so much. You are such a beautiful woman of God, both inside and out. Thank you for rejecting the doctor’s report and allowing me to live. Thank you for being my cheerleader, support, counselor, prayer warrior, and friend. You are the strongest woman that I know. Thank you for modeling the essence of a true woman of God. This book is also dedicated to you.

To my sister, Monica Y. Ragin: Thank you for always supporting me. I am proud of your accomplishments and I look forward to seeing you walk fully into your purpose. The cure to cancer is in you—just keep digging.

To my maternal grandmother, Jeanie L. B. Jefferson: You are my heart and my sunshine. I’ll forever be your baby. Thank you for loving me, praying for me, and always supporting me.

To my family, church families, friends, and supporters: Thank you so much for your continued support. This book is a product of your prayers and words of encouragement.

wait \ wāt \

verb

: to stay in a place until an expected event happens, until someone arrives, until it is your turn to do something, etc.

What Are You Waiting For?

Ok, God. I will not date until You send me the man who will be my husband. Even if I never get married, I'll be content with You.

That was my confession to God. I wasn't sure if I truly meant it; nonetheless, I said it fervently. I was done! I was sweeping away the shards of a broken relationship with my on again, off again high school sweetheart. Life was not going as I had planned. I just knew that I would be married by age 23 with kids by age 25.

Well, my 23rd birthday was three years ago and the guy that I thought I would marry whisked away with the other girl. Now, I sit here chuckling as I write. How foolish of me to think that I could actually plan my life. I'm much wiser now, but had it not been for a complete change of plans in my life, I would not be walking in my purpose and the life that God has destined for me.

Let me rewind a little further.

The relationship began my sophomore year of high school. I was determined that it would be one of the high school sweetheart sagas that you only read about or see in movies. After about 6 years of dating he decided to call it