Authenticity relates to the ability to stand for, embrace and pursue that which is meaningful, valuable and an accurate representation of who or what an individual believes him- or herself to be.  

It is impossible for one to achieve or attain something they do not believe in or deem valuable, worthy or important.

Authenticity relates to an individual's willingness and ability to be a stand (walk the talk) and take a stand (ask for what is desired) for who he or she believes him- or herself to be at the moment while remaining open to healing, growth and transformation.

Essential Characteristics:

2. Demonstration of self-aware- ness and self-acceptance  

3. Willingness to live without pretense or defense  

4. Demonstration of self-value, self-worth and self-respect  

5. Willingness to participate fully in all arenas of living  

6. Willingness to ask for what is needed/required under all circumstances  

7. Acceptance and acknowledg- ment of divine uniqueness  

8. Opportunity to support and participate in the natural ordered healing and growth process

I CLAIM MY VICTORY!    

Great and Glorious God

I honor Your Power over all things.  I praise Your Presence in all things. I acknowledge Your Presence and Power within me and in my life and affairs.

Because of who You are, I Am victorious!

I claim victory over any and all things, all people, all situations and all circumstances that would have me forget who and whose I AM.

I claim victory over any thought that would have me reject the truth that I AM a divine creation - Your beloved child in whom You are well-pleased.

I claim victory over any belief that would have me deny the purpose You have set for my life.

I claim victory over an errant energy that would have me deny or dismiss the vision that You have for my life.

I claim victory over any and all behaviors that keep me stuck in mediocrity.

I claim victory over the influences of others who may tell me that I can't be, do or have anything that I desire.

I claim victory over generational patterns that would cause me to play small.

I claim victory over the fear to step up and out to demonstrate Your greatness shining in, through and as me.

I claim victory over a race consciousness that would encourage me to hide my gifts under a bushel.

I claim victory over my own disbelief.

In claiming my victory, I declare and decree that no weapon formed against me nor within me shall prosper.

In claiming my victory, I accept, acknowledge and honor all that You have prepared for me.

In claiming my victory, I stand in humble gratitude for all that You have positioned me to contribute in the world.

With love and deep respect for all that You are, and all that I AM, I say "Amen".

Rev. Beverly Saunders Biddle

Today, I am connected firmly and passionately to my true self!

I realize my potential, and I honor it by allowing myself to be uniquely me!

 I consciously release all false

versions of who I thought I was

and consciously replace them with

a connection to my authentic self.

 The most sincere place of impact in my life happens when I am honest my self! Today, I choose honesty.

I create loving relationships from a