• MEET THE BLOGGER
  • Soul
  • Style
  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Snapchat
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Soul Style Beauty

A Brooklyn girl living a life full of faith with a dash of Style & Beauty

Soul, Uncategorized

LOVE CHECK.

Love-Heart-Made-With-Hands-At-Sunset_

Happy September 22nd! Yet, another hiatus, but I hope you guys love me enough to stay with me (*hug*)!

It was a sunny Saturday afternoon Downtown Brooklyn  as I was strolling to one of my favorite Thai places for a “me-time” lunch and I remember my older sister asking me over the phone “How do you show people you love them?.”

I honestly had no idea how to answer that because I never deeply thought about it.

As a younger child, “I love you” was told to me, it was shown to me by action and certainly I said “I love” a lot of things including family, friends, food and candy (lol). You know, the surface definition. This word love is constantly thrown around so much that it’s meaning becomes so diluted, meaningless and can be said without knowing and having an intimate relationship with that specific thing or person. Honestly, it wasn’t until I discovered Christ love for me that I realized what the definition of real love was.

If you watched my YouTube video “#FAITH I My Walk With GOD” you would know that I initially struggled with realizing God’s love. I don’t know if you can relate, but being new in your “Christian Walk”,it usually takes that one special intimate experience where God proved to YOU that he cares. He proved to me that he truly loves me and I can now say his love never fails! Even when I fail him, he proves to me that he cares.

For example, after I’ve gotten saved, I threw myself in a relationship. Once again, I found myself in a position that I was longing to fill that empty void. This person served a different God (he was Muslim), but I was convinced that he will be converted. He never took me out on a date, but was convinced that it would get better. I wanted to stay in that relationship! I had that plan, but God laughed and had another.

I was not at peace in that relationship.

God used people to speak to me during that time about unequally yoked relationships, my Pastor specifically gave a sermon on that topic specifically one Sunday, and friends told me “Emari, you need to get out of that.”. I had ZERO peace. *Side note*- God truly uses ANYTHING/ANYONE. He does give signs, indeed!

One day I finally ended it and it felt like a whole weight was lifted. If  that’s not love, I don’t know what to call it! Patience was shown. Protection  was shown. Most importantly, after I ended it, he kept no record of my wrongs. Although God has shown me love, I often find myself receiving it rather than giving it.

Looking at the verse 1 Corinthians 13:4-7:

4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

Looking at this verse, I was always taught to replace the word love and replace it with your name. Do you exemplify these things? I was extremely convicted recently about this

I want to challenge us all to self-examine ourselves. Are we truly loving people? Sometimes, receiving it can be easier than giving it. I will be keeping a journal of at least one thing I do to serve another person a day. It’s always good to take the focus off of us sometimes

“We love because he first loved us.”

1 John 4:19

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Related

September 22, 2015

« Let’s Get Back 2 Basics- “Real Talk”.
2016 -Breaking Free From Perfection/People Bondage »

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

  • My Authentic Journey with Anxiety and Therapy
  • My Journey: Overcoming the fear of Man
  • Things We Can Learn from Children.
  • There is no FORMULA!

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

ABOUT

ABOUT

Emari
Blogger/YouTuber
30. Brooklyn
Welcome and thanks for stopping by!
”Where we talk about life, style and beauty starting from the inside out."

LETS SOCIAL

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING?

Sign Up For Monthly Newsletter!

ARCHIVES

Categories

  • Beauty
  • Lifestyle
  • Soul
  • Style
  • Uncategorized

FEATURED VIDEO

You all know that this is content for the WELLthy You all know that this is content for the WELLthy girls. Beauty comes from the the inside out and starts with what we put in our bodies. I’m definitely a balanced eater which means sometimes I eat for nourishment and sometimes I strictly eat what taste amazing(the foodie in me). Having a balanced diet def. helps me feel my best.

Today let’s talk about 3 “Beauty Drinks” that are actually beneficial for your skin. 🤎 

#wellness #blackgirlwellness #wellnessreel #aesthetic #wellnessjourney #skincaretips #skincare #naturalskincare
Date Night! 🥂 🤎🌹 In a marriage, date nig Date Night! 🥂 🤎🌹

In a marriage, date nights are a necessity. It doesn’t have to be grand either. I definitely is a form of non-physical intimacy. Hubby and I do this twice a month at least. Here’s where we we went:

@tatianabychefkwame - y’all, I was so happy and grateful that hubby and I ate here. I was so afraid that we wouldn’t get a seat because they are booked out and we were running late. I was two seconds from saying forget it, but Jose said “nope, we’re trying. I prayed.” We got a seat and everything was a 10/10 from the service to the music and the food. I want to book a reservation ASAP.

@citywinerynyc - I’m a sucker for live music and a concert. That’s how we bonded in our beginning stages. I heard @officialjonb was performing, so I had to go. I love me some 90’s R&B y’all!

We had a blast! This night just went so smoothly. If you’re in a relationship/married, how often do you date each other?

#melaninbloggers #millenialmarriage #christiancouples #datenightnyc #livemusic #nycbloggers
For the glam days, when I need my makeup to stay o For the glam days, when I need my makeup to stay on this doesn’t disappoint! Loving the @onesize On ‘Til Dawn Setting spray! Here’s what I love:

💫 It’s mattifying without being drying. Who likes thief face to feel super thick? I know I don’t.
💫 It’s long lasting. It keep your makeup in place for a long time. When you first apply, it it amazing at being transfer proof.
💫 It goes on super light and doesn’t ruin product placement. I love that!

Run, don’t walk!

#settingspray #onesizebeauty #onesize #ontildawn #wocmakeup #blackmakeuptutorial #blackmakeup 

Setting spray, woc makeup, setting spray that keeps makeup on, best setting spray.
Cheers to 2023 🥂. 2022, tried to take us out, B Cheers to 2023 🥂. 2022, tried to take us out, BUT GOD. New year. A whole lotta faith, discipline, joy and love. 🤎
Definitely want to share more outfits with you guy Definitely want to share more outfits with you guys more consistently. That is my main goal this year for my content. When I decide to dress up, I love experimenting with different pieces 🤎.
Vest: @targetstyle 
Shoes: @missguided 
Bag: @aimeekestenberg 
Hat: @asos (years ago)
#blackgirlstyle #ootd #instafashion #asos #khalanabarfieldxtarget #khalanabarfield #ootdwinter #fashion
Nude Lip Combo: @nyxcosmetics Espresso Lip Liner @ Nude Lip Combo:
@nyxcosmetics Espresso Lip Liner
@hudabeauty Matte Lipstick in shade Board Meeting
@sephoracollection Lip Gloss in shade Coffee Date 🤎
#nudelip #nudelipcombo #blackgirlmakeup #browngirlmakeup
Gloomy days and new nails ☁️. French, but let Gloomy days and new nails ☁️. 
French, but let’s make it abstract.
First, if you know me you know I love Jhene. W.A.Y First, if you know me you know I love Jhene. W.A.Y.S is my song!!!

If I would say I never think about giving up I’d be lying 😂. Life be life’ing. Thankfully, every morning you have a chance to restart and to commit to the habits that will propel you forward. 

Here are somethings that keep me grounded:

-A routine- I like structure and routine. It’s funny because my husband is the total opposite 😂. God knows I needed someone that is more spontaneous. It’s needed. A routine, but flexibility is always needed.
-My Faith- my life is a whole testimony and as long as I have breath I know it’s because of God. 
-My Skincare- Your canvas is so important, so make sure you prioritize making sure your skin is taken care of. We love a beat face over here though. 
-Feeding my Mind- Reading has been big for me this year and I’ll some books have really been transformative. I’ll share more about my recommendations in another reel.
-My Health- Health is wealth. So make sure to take gave a good balance. Prioritize it.
P.S

I’m changing my content. I’m not a celebrity, nor do I desire fame. I’m a normal person. Everything isn’t perfect, grand or spectacular. I’m okay with that too. 
.
.
#wellness #selfcare #blackselfcare #mentalhealth #therapy #blackgirlswhoblog #faithblogger #shereadstruth #gritandgrace #lifestyleblogger #mentalhealthmatters #melaninselfcare #blackgirlblogger
#ISSAMakeupTryOn Today we are trying on three prod #ISSAMakeupTryOn
Today we are trying on three products from the black-owned brand Ami Cole! They sent me some products to try, so here is a #makeuptryon.

#AMICOLE PRODUCTS:
-Ami Cole Skin Enhancing Tint- Deep 1
-Ami Cole Skin Enhancing Concealer in Medium 1.5
-Ami Cole Skin Melt Loose Powder- Translucent 

#makeupforwoc #makeupforblackgirls #makeupforwoc #beginnermakeup #naturalmakeup #minimalmakeup #amicolemakeup #blackowned #blackowned #blackwomanluxury
Follow on Instagram

LATEST POSTS

Sephora Holiday Sale Recommendations!

November 9, 2021

LuvMe Hair- Wet & Wavy Headband Wig…Yay or Nay?

June 18, 2021

© SOULSTYLEBEAUTY

THEME BY ECLAIR DESIGNS