Posted by Veronica
Family, I just want to share something that touched my spirit this week. My husband and I had an encounter that reminded me of what Ya Girl Renae is always talking about — the enemy being busy, and how we must stay prayed up and covered in God’s Word.
We had just finished a week of prayer and fasting. Our bodies were tired, but our spirits felt strong. On Saturday, we decided to go to Fresh Market to pick up some groceries. Now, going into a grocery store seems like a small thing, but that’s how the enemy works. He doesn’t wait for the “big” moments — he looks for the everyday spaces where he can slide in and try to distract you.
As we walked toward the entrance, I noticed a young lady. At first glance, it was almost shocking. She was wearing something that honestly looked like a pair of panties more than shorts. I don’t say this to judge her — because believe me, I know that all of us are far from perfect. But in that moment, my spirit recognized something deeper. It wasn’t just about clothing; it was about the Jezebel spirit that tries to operate in this world, using appearance, seduction, and distraction to steal focus and sow destruction.
Here’s the thing: my husband did not even flinch. He didn’t glance, he didn’t break stride. He just kept walking. But I noticed out of my peripheral vision that the young lady looked directly at us, as if waiting for a reaction. And that’s when it hit me — the enemy will try to use even innocent-looking moments to pull your attention away, to stir temptation, or to plant division. But when you’ve been seeking God’s presence, He gives you the strength to walk straight ahead.
I thought about what Renae always says: “It’s not the person, it’s the spirit operating through them.” That day, I knew this wasn’t about the young lady herself. She is someone’s daughter, someone’s sister, and someone God deeply loves. The real battle was spiritual. And instead of judging her, I began praying for her right then and there. I asked God to open her eyes, to show her how valuable and loved she is without needing to reveal her body to get attention.
I also thought back to when God had to deal with me on the way I dressed years ago. I wasn’t walking in total reverence. I thought showing more was a way of expressing myself. But the Lord spoke to my heart and reminded me: when I reveal myself to the world, I risk causing someone else to stumble. What if the very thing I’m wearing stirs up lust in someone who’s fighting hard to stay pure? That’s blood on my hands. The Bible tells us our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. And covering myself is not about shame, it’s about honor — honoring my husband, my family, and above all, God.
Ladies, hear me: true beauty is not in revealing everything. True beauty is in dignity, in nobility, in being clothed with strength and character. People actually see you more when you’re covered, because they are not distracted by the flesh. They see your light, your spirit, your joy. That’s the kind of attention that lasts — the kind that points back to God.
I left Fresh Market reminded that every time we take a step toward God, the enemy will try to bring something to shake us. But our strength is in knowing that greater is He who is in us than he who is in the world. We don’t have to live in fear of Jezebel spirits or any other attacks, because God already gave us victory. And even when we fall short, His mercy is new every morning.
So today, I want to encourage someone reading this: don’t be distracted. Don’t let the enemy plant seeds in your mind through what you see or what others try to push on you. Stay rooted. Stay prayerful. And when you see someone caught in the trap of the enemy, don’t condemn them. Pray for them. Intercede. Ask God to show them the light, the same way He once showed it to you.
I’m still praying for that young lady. I believe one day I’ll see her again, and maybe she will be clothed in not just fabric, but dignity and grace, because God did a work in her heart. And if not her, then maybe another daughter, another sister, another woman will cross my path who needs that same prayer.
Ya Girl Renae’s words about love in spite of hate are ringing in my ears today. Even if we don’t agree with where someone is right now, it doesn’t mean God can’t transform them tomorrow.
Let’s stay encouraged, family. God is still on the throne, and His Spirit is still at work.
Veronica, you are so right. I live down here in Florida, and let me tell you, it feels like it’s on a whole other level here. You go to the grocery store, the beach, even just walking downtown, and the way some of these young girls dress is just heartbreaking. It’s like clothes are optional in this heat, and nobody thinks twice about it. I’ve had to explain to my teenage son that just because everybody’s doing it doesn’t make it okay. The Jezebel spirit is heavy in this state, and I think the enemy uses the culture down here — the beaches, the nightlife, the “party vibe” — to keep folks distracted. It makes me pray even harder, because Florida is beautiful, but spiritually, it can feel like a battleground.
I actually love the fact that we can come on here and have real conversations and talk as a community. This has been something that I have been dealing with for quite some time and it even caused arguments in my marriage. I think for me it’s the fact that I don’t trust my husband as much and the enemy knows that a lot of times. I have been working through it day by day and praying that God will restore us. And I remember I have to look past a man’s faults and understand that they may not be perfect but doesn’t mean they’re not trying to work on it. But I will say that I can totally relate to this and sometimes when I go out I get very angry because I feel like these women are doing these things intentionally. But then when I heard the messages that are on the site, I realize like Renae said that it is a spirit and we have to pray for those people because they’re being caught up into that whole lifestyle. So I’m praying for everyone and keep me in prayer also.
Thank you for saying this, Veronica. I was at Walmart with my teenage son, and we saw a young woman walk by dressed in the same kind of way. My son looked at me like, “Mom, why does she have on underwear in public?” It gave me a chance to teach him about respecting women and about how not everything the world says is “normal” is actually okay. It opened a door for me to talk to him about purity and keeping his mind on God.
Man, the Jezebel spirit is real. I was driving home from work and stopped at a red light, and this girl walked right in front of my car dressed like she was going to a nightclub at 2 in the afternoon. She slowed down like she wanted me to notice. I had to pray right there at the wheel because I could feel that temptation trying to creep in. These are the moments when we gotta lean on God the most.
This hit me hard because I used to dress like that. Back in college, I thought the less I wore, the more confidence I had. Truth was, I was empty and searching for validation. Once I gave my life over to Christ, He told me clear as day: “Daughter, I made you worthy without you showing your body.” Now I try to pour into younger women the same way someone once poured into me.
I’m glad you shared this. A similar thing happened to me at the gym. A woman came in wearing practically nothing, and I knew it was a test. I kept my headphones on and my eyes straight ahead, but I felt that spirit trying to get me to look. I went home and told my wife about it, and we prayed together. People don’t understand, it’s not about judging, it’s about knowing when the enemy is trying to slip in through the little things.
Girl, I know exactly what you mean. My husband and I went out to dinner not long ago, and there was this young lady at the restaurant dressed so revealing it made my heart hurt. It wasn’t even about jealousy, it was more like, “Wow, the enemy really got people thinking this is the only way to be seen.” I just prayed for her right there at the table, because I used to be the same way until God showed me better.