Submitted by Sabrina Holmes – Written by Idelette McVicker

“I am a Dangerous Woman. I am here and I’m awake. I pay attention to the rumblings in my soul I listen and watch for how the Spirit leads. With each humble choice, I take a step closer to my Destiny. With each strong Yes, I become more of myself. I am a Dangerous Woman. I draw deeply from the Life that beats in my blood. I have a place in the story of God. Large or small, my capacity is mine and I will move in it to make change in my world. I am a Dangerous Woman. I have a voice that needs to be heard. No need to rage or raise a fist. My Love will speak My arguments are strong. My life itself is a protest towards great Love. I am a Dangerous Woman. I may start with tiny steps and My ankles may roll with the weight of the task But I am determined. I refuse to let Fear hold me back. I choose Love. I am a Dangerous Woman. My ducks may never be quite in a row, The laundry may never be done. I may never feel strong enough, capable enough or smart enough. I will do it anyway. Shall we go together? I am a Dangerous Woman I embrace small beginnings and Show up in small pockets of Love, But I don’t think small. I step over the obstacles that tell me I should quit. And so I start. I am a Dangerous Woman, I am tired of spending my choices on myself. I will let my privilege and my power Speak for good. Aligned with the purposes of the Almighty, My strength roars. I am a Dangerous Woman I am part of a vast network I recognize how we are all connected. My choices affect a world of people, plants and animals. What a big responsibility, you may say. But O, What a great adventure! I am Dangerous Woman I refuse to do nothing. I choose to listen to the gladness of my soul And the hungers in our world. And where these meet, I will plant a garden. I am a Dangerous Woman I refuse to let shame hide me. I refuse to let old boundaries hold me back. I refuse to let what’s-always-been-done create the future. I refuse to be silent about the things that matter. I refuse to be afraid. You may ask: Who do you think you are? So I will tell you: I am a Dangerous Woman, Loved by God, empowered by God. I am a Dangerous Woman, Devoted to a Dangerous God. I am a Dangerous Woman And I will beat my drum, as we dance into the Land of Freedom and Promise together. ~ Idelette McVicker