Dare to Be Different: (A Virtuous Woman)

By BUSOLA LANRE-OKE

This book is an inspiration from God to every woman who desires to be different in her roles as a woman, wife and mother. Irrespective of your background, God is so much interested in you as a woman. He created you to birth many generations, proffer solutions to problems, and bring joy to your husband, children, family and all those around you. The Lord through this book will open your eyes to what it entails to be a woman with a difference (a virtuous woman) whose heart is after her God, the well-being of her family as well as those around her. As a woman you are created by God to be good for the right man as a wife, raise godly children who will call you blessed and as well as being a blessing to all the people around you. You are that woman that man is waiting for; your generation also awaits your manifestation.

Take the steps, dare to be different.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse UK
• Release date: Jun 29, 2020
• ISBN: 9781728393216

BUSOLA LANRE-OKE

Busola is a minister of the gospel who serves the will of God in this generation as an Intercessor, Pastor’s wife, Mother and Church Administrator. She is the Director of Administration at Jesus Praise Evangelical Ministries International, Headquartered in the city of Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. She has a strong belief that the foundation of every successful home is the woman’s positive and scriptural relationship with her husband, children and as well as those around her. Busola holds a degree in Environmental Biology with years of experience in Civil Service. She is happily married to Pastor Femi Lanre-Oke , the General Overseer & President of Jesus Praise Evangelical Ministries International (JPEMI) and they are blessed with wonderful children.

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Published by AuthorHouse    06/29/2020

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CONTENTS

Foreword

Dedication

Beautiful In And Out

Acknowledgement

Introduction

Chapter 1    Who Is A Virtuous Woman

Chapter 2    What Qualifies You To Be A Virtuous Woman

Chapter 3    Qualities Of A Virtuous Woman

Chapter 4    Portraits Of A Noble Woman

Chapter 5    The Fear Of The Lord

Chapter 6    Conclusion

FOREWORD

The book ‘Dare to be Different’ was written from the testimony and life of the author. She has written from the experience of Gods dealings with her. Being an intercessor, wife, mother and an ordained minister of the Gospel, Pastor Busola has gotten a lot to say to women who dare to be different. The enemy has not giving up attacks on families particularly the Christian homes. We all must rise against these wiles of darkness. In a bit to make her own contribution to the development of godly home on earth the author has decided to share in this book basic principles of life as revealed to her and experienced through pain and obedience. The content and principles in the book will help any individual male or female who desire to live differently for God’s glory in this perverse and corrupt generation. The principles as shared are proven and tested and has been confirmed to be true. If you will patiently read and apply the principles as shared in this book then be rest assured that you have only chosen to be different from others to Gods glory and your life will be better off for it.

My prayers are with you.

Dr. Femi Lanre-Oke

Nigeria

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to my source of existence and life support (God Almighty) who made me who I am and whose work is still on going in me, and to every woman who desires to be a virtuous woman- a woman with a difference.

BEAUTIFUL IN AND OUT

The word beautiful is used of whatever is most pleasing to the senses or the mind, an excellent and something of a very high standard.

According to Amanda de Sousa (July 24, 2018), Beautiful is a very versatile word, having a lot of different meanings. To truly be a beautiful woman, you should to be beautiful both inside and out.

Inner beauty is that thing experienced through a person’s character and not by appearances. This is the real beauty of a person that is far beyond just the physical appearances.

To many, inner beauty is something people who think or believe they are ugly or of low self-esteem say to themselves to feel better but of course that is totally not the truth because many people assume that inner beauty is something you can only feel and never see. We pay more and most times total attention and give credit to outer beauty than the inner beauty.

No matter how attractive a person is, it is just but for a while as the inner beauty will starts to unfold. As you spend time with a person, you begin to pick qualities and traits – the real beauty about a person that shows if you are beautiful or not.

A woman’s physical appearance should be a bonus to her inner beauty as most times it can be overlooked when other characters, qualities and traits begin to unveil. It is your inner beauty that makes you more attractive and appealing to others.

A woman beautiful in and out will possess traits like confidence, love, passion, humility, honesty, giving, etc. she will also take care of what is inside (what she eats, exercise etc.) and out (looks clean, dress well etc.)

Your true beauty is from within you which is the impression of others about you and not in how beautiful you are outwardly. Your inner beauty will help you appreciate your outer beauty. When you appreciate, love and feel good about yourself, you will be bold and confident interacting and facing others. Outer beauty is something of a glance but inner beauty is that which stays and makes someone stay.

Proverbs 31:30-NLT says "Charm is deceptive, and beauty does not last; but a woman who fears the Lord will be greatly praised’’

The fear of the Lord gives you the true beauty and so you are a beautiful Woman.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

First and foremost, I would like to thank God Almighty for giving me