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William and I had walked in to the church about 15 minutes late and Bible study and the various groups were already in session. As I walked into the Women\u2019s support group I was surprised to only see 4 beautiful women and 1 pretty little girl. I could tell by the smiles on their faces something special was brewing. I didn\u2019t know I was about to be blessed with \u201ca hot 16\u201d that received a standing ovation, I didn\u2019t know I would hear the ultimate testimony that would blow my mind, I didn\u2019t know I would see a smile that could light up the whole room, I wasn\u2019t prepared to be wowed by the faith, spirit, heart, and soul of the one I now refer to as a \u201cShero of faith!\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cherise had been talking about her journey that is captured on TikTok that inspires, encourages, motivates, and educates those dealing with alopecia and those on their spiritual walk in faith. If you would have seen her smile; it\u2019s like she was staring God straight in his face how brightly she smiled. But that\u2019s just the thing- I always remembered her smile being so bright. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You see I remember the first time I met Cherise, her and her girls had just walked to NST and after the Pastor introduced her, I instantly felt a connection. I had never met anyone whose smile could just soothe my spirit and bring such a calmness and a peace. It took months maybe years for me to find the courage to tell her. I mean I didn\u2019t want her to think I was crazy, obsessed, or had impure thoughts of her. What I told her was well received and those same feelings stay true to this day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After the crappy last few hours I had, I truly needed the small, intimate gathering we had on last night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though I missed the start of the initial conversation, I was just in time for the blessing that well received and to hear the seed that had been planted and is being watered through faith. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cherise had written a song that she performed in front of a live audience, and rightfully so, she received a standing ovation. Cherise is a talented and gifted singer but she is also a songwriter. The first time I heard Cherise spit bars I was amazed! I\u2019ll admit I didn\u2019t think she had it in her. The words and testimony yes but the way she delivered and rapped with such charisma, poise, conviction, confidence, and honesty would blow your mind. I always said she was one of my \u201ccool friends!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And so I sat there looking like a kid who is watching an action movie and the bars just kept getting better and better. She mouthed the words as we listened to the recording and then it was over, she could now drop the mic. She shared her desire to record it and told us that she needed $300 dollars to get in the studio for the beat and to put it on track. My mind was racing and wondering how I could use my connections to bless her but at the moment I offered to invest in her financially in order for others to hear what God placed inside of her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over the next 45 minutes it just got better and better. I wish I could write down every single detail but we would be here for days so I\u2019ll paste a screenshot of Kelly\u2019s words to us after the group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Even precious Macie, Cherise\u2019s daughter, was proud of the God fearing woman she was blessed to call mom. I am blessed to call Cherise a friend. And I am humbled to be her sister in Christ!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now I need to shift gears on you real quick\u2026\u2026ARE YOU READY?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cherise who publicly talks about having Alopecia, decided months ago (or maybe a year now) to shave her head ball. She told us her husbands initial response and his resounding support and her infectious smile and personality just make hair an extra asset but her natural state makes her even more special and beautiful. The message last night was that she a living witness and her story compares to that of Samson. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s go to Scripture. Do you remember the story of Samson and Delilah? Do you remember after much nagging from Delilah, Samson revealed the source of his strength? She had called in the Phillistines whom took Samson hostage, cut of his hair, and gouged his eyes out. Ultimately his strength left him. Samson asked God to give him strength one last time so he could defeat the Phillistines. He knocked down two pillars in the temple killing himself but also thousands of Phillistines and their rulers, freeing those held in captive by the Phillistine rulers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samson may have been a judge of over 20 years but he had his weaknesses (one being women and some could argue his ultimate weakness was Delilah). Bonus question: Do you know the Hebrew word and meaning for Delilah? <\/strong>If so share it in the comments section below. I had so much fun studying parts of Judges, Numbers, and Hebrew last night trying to gain inside on Samson and his character so I could relate it to todays message. All in all, Samson was thought of as a \u201chero of faith!\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That is where todays heading came from because I truly believe Cherise is a \u201cShero of faith!\u201d Unlike Samson, Cherise is very humble. She asks and prays God give her strength but she doesn\u2019t realize her very being is strength. She reigns strength and is black excellence. The very things she hope God will do in and through her life, she does already, it is simply embedded in her DNA. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The same way God allowed Samsons hair to grow back in front of everyone\u2019s eyes; God is doing the same for Cherise. The huge difference is her strength is not in her hair (in my opinion); it was given to her at birth and her outward influence (her walk to greatness on her hair journey) is yet another testament of how bold, courageous, and faithful she is. Take a look at the cover page, that\u2019s just a small list of things I could say about this child of God. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And so as I begin to close todays message I want to leave with you a few scriptures that I read in my study that I pray bring hope to each of YOU while you are on your individual journeys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n