Sister to Sister: a True Sister: A True Sister

By E. F. Grey

I believe with all my heart that our mission is to teach each other with all sincerity and passion the things of God, for the sole purpose of edifying the Body of Christ as stated to us in Ephesians 4:11-13. As we seek to do Kingdom building, it is vital that we bring into fulfillment all that God has ordained for our lives and our individual ministry, Ezekiel 44:23 says: and they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean. Though the passage is referring to teaching the Children of Israel going astray and the Priests responsibility was to teach the people. It is in the same like manner that we are yet held to this same responsibility but through transparency; after all, we are our sisters keeper!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Oct 14, 2013
• ISBN: 9781483699677

E. F. Grey

Ms. Grey is originally from the British West Indies, however, has been residing in the United States of America for most of her life. Her adult life consist of many travels and various experiences which brought her to the place of writing this particular book based on what she realized is lacking in many relationships. As she listened intently to other females throughout her travels or just through moments of sharing noticed a common thread and that being a genuine friendship in which to share life events even if it only for a short while. Ms. Grey herself has longed for such a relationship and wondered what that type of relationship would entail. This is when she began seeking the Lord for answers to her many questions. One of Ms. Grey’s passions is the fact that teaching is a part of everyday living and should be seized in each opportunity offered. Jesus used a simple method to teach His disciples not only about Him but also encouraged them to be confident in whom they were. Therefore, when we make it a point to fulfill “Go ye therefore and teach all nations…”, we must do so with the simplicity and love following the example Christ left. You will notice the book does not call the main two women by name. Ms. Grey believes with leaving them nameless, allows anyone to visualize a personal interaction with friend/love ones making it a more personal experience as they read through the book. The book was meant to be simple, fun, but most importantly, taking time to share with those who hold significance to us. I believe Ms. Grey has accomplished just that as you will find out in some of the phrases used.

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Sister To Sister

a True Sister

E. F. Grey

Copyright © 2013 by E. F. Grey.

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Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations are from the King James Version of the Bible.

Rev. date: 10/10/2013

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Contents

Acknowledgements

Relationship

Preface

Sister

Conversation One

Prayer:

Personal Reflection On What You Can Offer To A Sister To Encourage Her—

Accountability

Conversation Two

Prayer:

Personal Reflection On Who You Are Accountable To And Who You Hold Accountable—

Qualities

Conversation Three

Prayer:

Personal Reflections On How You Can Display Your Godly Sisterly Qualities On Another Sister—

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

The interaction between my children is evident for regardless of how hectic life becomes, making time to share is important to them. The length of time is irrelevant for only the desire to share who they are with each other matters most.

Therefore, to my children, Christopher, Jason, and Sunshyne as well as my grandson Devin, who have all inspired me in his or her own way to be the best I can be. To each of you I say thank you for pushing me beyond my own limitations and seeing that there was more to me than being a mom and a grandmother.

With love,

Mom & Nana

RELATIONSHIP

A relationship is better understood

in its simplicity.

Yet its vastness

Speaking solely to our

Connections

That links us all

together

As one

and

in One

E. F. Grey

PREFACE

To all of my sisters in the faith, Grace be unto you, and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!

I have been seeking the Lord for some time now on diverse ways of reaching out to you. In an answer to my heart’s desire, He gave me these words to pen. Therefore, it is with great excitement that I write to you as the Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy and the various Churches from the depth of his heart and soul.

This book is birthed from the words found in the 45th Stanza of Psalms and in verse 1 which declares, My heart is indicting a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. This simply means that my heart is overjoyed with godly possibilities in the work God has for each one of us.

I hope the simple message of the book is a blessing to you as it was to me in writing it.

So welcome to the world of true sisterhood!

SISTER

A sister is one who

provokes you to excellence;

One who helps to stir

the gifts lying dormant on the inside of you.

She is one who

stands with you as you

rise to greatness;

And sits quietly as you boldly stand!

A sister is one

who will be strength when you are weak,

And one who

help you climb the different

tiers in life

but will tell you when to rest!

E. F. Grey

CONVERSATION ONE

Traffic must be horrible this evening; it is taking longer than usual for her to get here. Where is my phone, let me see… I can just check the local news to see if there are any accidents or excessively heavy traffic coming from that side of town. At least that will give me an estimated time frame of how long I will be waiting. Not that I mind of course but it will give me some time to catch my breath and get my thoughts together and see what is heaviest in my spirit to focus on. Oh hi Hannah I did not even hear you come up; it’s good to see you! Do you have a minute to sit? Sure, thank you… How is your family doing? My family is doing well. I am actually on summer break but I might take a couple