Oct. 14, 2025
Where is My Bride: Ep 5: The Exposed Bride: Shame Before the Groom
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In episode five of the prophetic series "Where Is My Bride?", host Connie Morris explores the sobering moment of being exposed before the bridegroom, using the parable of the wise and foolish virgins.
She warns against outward religiosity and appearances without the oil of intimacy with Christ, emphasizing urgency, watchfulness, and true readiness.
The episode calls listeners to repent, seek the Spirit's presence, and keep their lamps full so they will not be left outside when the bridegroom comes.
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This is Connie Morris, and you’ve been listening to Diary of a Black Woman Podcast—where healing, truth, and grace live.
00:21 - Opening Prayer and Welcome
00:54 - The Exposed Bride
03:34 - The Wise and Foolish Virgins
06:38 - The Urgency of Preparation
07:31 - A Call to Intimacy
09:39 - The Bride Made Ready
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Music.
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Welcome to the Diary of a Black Woman podcast with your host,
00:00:16.655 --> 00:00:21.415
Connie Morris, where healing has a voice and truth is no longer silent.
00:00:21.675 --> 00:00:26.355
Father God, like Jabez, we cry out that thou would bless us indeed.
00:00:26.915 --> 00:00:32.295
Bless every woman listening beyond trauma, beyond limits, beyond what she thought
00:00:32.295 --> 00:00:35.055
was possible. Enlarge her territory.
00:00:35.535 --> 00:00:39.255
Expand her purpose. Let your hand be upon this moment.
00:00:39.575 --> 00:00:45.455
Saturate every word with oil and truth. break cycles, cancel every curse sent
00:00:45.455 --> 00:00:48.935
to silence her. This isn't just a podcast.
00:00:49.235 --> 00:00:53.495
This is holy ground. In Jesus' name, amen.
00:00:54.155 --> 00:00:57.575
Hello, and welcome back to the Diary of a Black Woman podcast.
00:00:58.035 --> 00:01:05.055
I'm your host, Connie Morris, and we are continuing our prophetic series, where is my bride?
00:01:05.595 --> 00:01:12.195
We are in episode five, the exposed bride, shame before the groom.
00:01:12.815 --> 00:01:18.755
So, so far we've talked about the cry of the bridegroom, the stains of sin.
00:01:19.155 --> 00:01:22.915
The wrinkles of compromise, becoming a counterfeit bride.
00:01:23.075 --> 00:01:27.315
But today we're stepping into the most sobering parts of this journey,
00:01:27.655 --> 00:01:33.055
the shame of being exposed before the bridegroom.
00:01:33.335 --> 00:01:41.035
Now that can be an embarrassing spot, right? So you've been told what to do, but you didn't do it.
00:01:41.275 --> 00:01:48.555
And then the day comes where you are exposed. We all have that day.
00:01:48.815 --> 00:01:51.615
And what happens on that day, right?
00:01:51.875 --> 00:01:56.695
So think about this right here, the parable of the wise and foolish virgins.
00:01:56.795 --> 00:02:03.175
I mentioned this in several episodes back, but I want to bring it before you
00:02:03.175 --> 00:02:06.075
again because I want you to get a full picture of it.
00:02:06.215 --> 00:02:12.335
The wise and foolish virgins, on the surface, they all were alike.
00:02:12.555 --> 00:02:18.975
They all had the same plan. they were on the mission to wait for the bridegroom,
00:02:19.315 --> 00:02:21.735
right? They all carry lamps.
00:02:22.075 --> 00:02:24.255
They all wore wedding garments.
00:02:24.635 --> 00:02:30.295
They all went out to meet the bridegroom. They all thought they were prepared.
00:02:30.435 --> 00:02:34.475
So on the surface, they appear to be prepared.
00:02:34.815 --> 00:02:39.355
But when the moment of truth came, something was missing.
00:02:39.715 --> 00:02:45.435
The foolish virgin had the appearance of readiness, but no oil.
00:02:46.319 --> 00:02:51.179
Beloved, there is no greater shame than standing before the bridegroom,
00:02:51.399 --> 00:03:00.139
the very one our souls were made for, and then realizing you are not ready. Wow.
00:03:00.579 --> 00:03:05.699
The one thing that happened with those virgins, the foolish and the wise,
00:03:05.999 --> 00:03:11.659
that one thought it wasn't going to take all that, so they didn't bring any extra oil.
00:03:11.659 --> 00:03:18.279
But the wise versions said, whatever it takes, I'm going to be prepared.
00:03:18.499 --> 00:03:22.239
Even if he's late, I'm going to bring extra oil.
00:03:22.639 --> 00:03:29.699
So we have to weigh out embarrassment here. One was ready and one was not.
00:03:29.979 --> 00:03:34.839
One was prepared and one was unprepared. Remember, they both had the same heart.
00:03:34.979 --> 00:03:36.479
We're going to wait for our bridegroom.
00:03:36.659 --> 00:03:41.879
But the point is, how long are you planning to wait? One came without oil.
00:03:42.419 --> 00:03:46.219
And so they had to run off. You got to read the stories in Matthew 25.
00:03:46.559 --> 00:03:49.979
I read a couple verses, but you need to read the whole, you know,
00:03:50.099 --> 00:03:51.739
the whole scriptures on it.
00:03:52.039 --> 00:03:58.439
And then one, the foolish virgins had to run off to get more oil because they didn't come prepare.
00:03:58.759 --> 00:04:02.559
So let's go to scripture right away. Matthew 25 verses 10 to 12.
00:04:02.719 --> 00:04:07.679
It says, but while they were on their way to buy oil, the bridegroom arrived.
00:04:07.679 --> 00:04:14.639
The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.
00:04:16.499 --> 00:04:21.399
Later, the others also came. Lord, Lord, they said, open the door for us.
00:04:21.479 --> 00:04:25.819
But he replied, truly, I tell you, I don't know you.
00:04:25.999 --> 00:04:31.959
Now, that's the feeling I felt when the image came, when the bridegroom was
00:04:31.959 --> 00:04:40.599
before the groom, and he was standing there and she was standing there and he says, where is my bride?
00:04:41.079 --> 00:04:47.459
Where is my bride? Because she has spotted a wrinkle on her. He did not know her.
00:04:48.019 --> 00:04:54.199
He did not know her. And so this is so true to heart that the bride,
00:04:54.819 --> 00:04:59.819
the foolish virgin and the wise virgin, They all had the plan to wait for the bridegroom.
00:05:00.019 --> 00:05:02.199
The question was, how long?
00:05:02.819 --> 00:05:08.679
One was ready to wait. The wives were ready to wait for however long,
00:05:08.719 --> 00:05:10.599
but the foolish weren't.
00:05:10.879 --> 00:05:14.799
And when they left to go buy oil, guess what? They missed him.
00:05:15.399 --> 00:05:20.019
Let's go to Revelation 16, 15. It says, look, I am coming like a thief.
00:05:20.888 --> 00:05:27.728
Blessed is the one who stays awake and keeps his clothes with him so that he
00:05:27.728 --> 00:05:31.528
will not go naked and shamefully exposed.
00:05:31.788 --> 00:05:34.868
These scriptures paint a picture of urgency and warning.
00:05:35.128 --> 00:05:39.668
The foolish virgins weren't evil. They were simply unprepared.
00:05:39.908 --> 00:05:45.468
They had the garments and the lamps, but they lacked the oil of intimacy.
00:05:45.868 --> 00:05:50.288
And when the bridegroom came, it was too late.
00:05:50.888 --> 00:05:57.888
Revelation warns us that Christ is coming like a thief, suddenly without announcement.
00:05:58.248 --> 00:06:03.748
The blessings belong to those who stay awake, clothed and watchful.
00:06:04.488 --> 00:06:11.308
The shame belongs to those who look ready outwardly but are empty inwardly.
00:06:11.648 --> 00:06:17.648
This isn't about fear. It's about reality. Outward appearances can fool people,
00:06:17.848 --> 00:06:20.968
but they cannot fool the bridegroom.
00:06:21.348 --> 00:06:25.588
When the door closes, titles don't matter.
00:06:26.328 --> 00:06:33.028
Reputations won't matter. The only thing that matters is intimacy with him.
00:06:33.288 --> 00:06:38.648
The question I have for you is, are you ready? Are you prepared?
00:06:38.988 --> 00:06:46.248
Are you prepared to wait for the long haul? Are you keeping your lamps full with oil?
00:06:46.728 --> 00:06:52.288
The greatest strategy is not that people see our flaws. The deepest shame is
00:06:52.288 --> 00:06:54.208
missing the bridegroom himself.
00:06:55.340 --> 00:06:59.820
Wow. The foolish virgins represented believers who were busy with the church
00:06:59.820 --> 00:07:05.680
activities, glowing with outward glamour, but lacking oil, the presence of the
00:07:05.680 --> 00:07:07.740
Spirit, the life of intimacy.
00:07:08.240 --> 00:07:14.080
They cried out, Lord, Lord, open the door. But he said, I do not know you.
00:07:14.800 --> 00:07:20.180
Don't that hurt? You've done everything right according to the church standards,
00:07:20.460 --> 00:07:24.580
but not according to God's So this is a warning.
00:07:24.880 --> 00:07:31.400
If it is possible to look the part, to sound the part, and to still miss him.
00:07:31.800 --> 00:07:39.000
And yet, even in this sobering truth, God's mercy speaks. The door is not yet shut.
00:07:39.280 --> 00:07:42.280
The bridegroom is still calling.
00:07:42.920 --> 00:07:49.740
Today is the day to repent, to seek oil, and to pursue intimacy.
00:07:50.360 --> 00:07:53.340
Oh my God, you are so, so good.
00:07:53.680 --> 00:07:58.860
You have not closed the door. You are still crying out, where is my bride?
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You are still telling those who are not ready to get ready, and you are telling them to stay ready.
00:08:06.360 --> 00:08:08.840
I hope and pray that they are listening.
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Some questions to ask yourself. Am
00:08:12.360 --> 00:08:17.980
I satisfied with outward religion while neglecting intimacy with Christ.
00:08:18.360 --> 00:08:24.780
Is going to church enough just to please your pastor, your church leader,
00:08:24.900 --> 00:08:27.060
or are you searching for more?
00:08:27.200 --> 00:08:31.300
Am I living in the urgency so the bridegroom could return at any moment?
00:08:31.460 --> 00:08:34.460
If he was to return today, tomorrow, tonight.
00:08:35.445 --> 00:08:39.865
Are you ready? But if he's late, are you still ready?
00:08:40.045 --> 00:08:45.345
And what would be more devastating to me, people seeing my flaws or Christ saying,
00:08:45.665 --> 00:08:48.925
I do not know you. Let's pray.
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Father, in the name of Jesus, we don't want to miss you. I don't want to be
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left outside while the door is still shut.
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Forgive us for chasing the appearance of readiness while neglecting intimacy with you.
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Fill us with fresh oil. Keep us awake and watchful.
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Clothe us in righteousness so that when you come, we will be ready.
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We decree that I will not be caught unprepared. We will not be caught unprepared.
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We will not stand in shame outside the door.
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Our lamps are filled with oil. Our garments are white. Our hearts are waiting
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in love from our bridegroom.
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When he comes, we will enter with him. In Jesus' name, amen.
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Thank you for joining me on this day, this Diary of Black Women podcast.
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That was episode five of our series, Where is My Bride? Next time,
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we'll lift up our eyes to hope.
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We'll talk about the bride made ready.
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Clothed in fine linen, bright and clean, prepared not for her own strength, but by the Spirit of God.
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Until then, stay awake, stay ready. Let the oil of His presence fill your lamp.
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And I'll see you on the next episode.
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Thank you for listening to this episode. And before we close out,
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I want to speak a word of promise over you from Jeremiah 29, 11 through 14.
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Father God, you declared, I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you.
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Plans to give you hope and a future.
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So today we receive that truth.
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You said when we call on you, you will listen. So we pray.
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You said that when we seek you with our hearts, you will be found. So we pursue.
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You said you will restore us from captivity. So we declare freedom over every
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place where our listeners feel stuck, silenced, or small.
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Thank you for always drawing near when we show up in faith. In Jesus' name, amen.
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Music.
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Music.
00:00:12.615 --> 00:00:16.575
Welcome to the Diary of a Black Woman podcast with your host,
00:00:16.655 --> 00:00:21.415
Connie Morris, where healing has a voice and truth is no longer silent.
00:00:21.675 --> 00:00:26.355
Father God, like Jabez, we cry out that thou would bless us indeed.
00:00:26.915 --> 00:00:32.295
Bless every woman listening beyond trauma, beyond limits, beyond what she thought
00:00:32.295 --> 00:00:35.055
was possible. Enlarge her territory.
00:00:35.535 --> 00:00:39.255
Expand her purpose. Let your hand be upon this moment.
00:00:39.575 --> 00:00:45.455
Saturate every word with oil and truth. break cycles, cancel every curse sent
00:00:45.455 --> 00:00:48.935
to silence her. This isn't just a podcast.
00:00:49.235 --> 00:00:53.495
This is holy ground. In Jesus' name, amen.
00:00:54.155 --> 00:00:57.575
Hello, and welcome back to the Diary of a Black Woman podcast.
00:00:58.035 --> 00:01:05.055
I'm your host, Connie Morris, and we are continuing our prophetic series, where is my bride?
00:01:05.595 --> 00:01:12.195
We are in episode five, the exposed bride, shame before the groom.
00:01:12.815 --> 00:01:18.755
So, so far we've talked about the cry of the bridegroom, the stains of sin.
00:01:19.155 --> 00:01:22.915
The wrinkles of compromise, becoming a counterfeit bride.
00:01:23.075 --> 00:01:27.315
But today we're stepping into the most sobering parts of this journey,
00:01:27.655 --> 00:01:33.055
the shame of being exposed before the bridegroom.
00:01:33.335 --> 00:01:41.035
Now that can be an embarrassing spot, right? So you've been told what to do, but you didn't do it.
00:01:41.275 --> 00:01:48.555
And then the day comes where you are exposed. We all have that day.
00:01:48.815 --> 00:01:51.615
And what happens on that day, right?
00:01:51.875 --> 00:01:56.695
So think about this right here, the parable of the wise and foolish virgins.
00:01:56.795 --> 00:02:03.175
I mentioned this in several episodes back, but I want to bring it before you
00:02:03.175 --> 00:02:06.075
again because I want you to get a full picture of it.
00:02:06.215 --> 00:02:12.335
The wise and foolish virgins, on the surface, they all were alike.
00:02:12.555 --> 00:02:18.975
They all had the same plan. they were on the mission to wait for the bridegroom,
00:02:19.315 --> 00:02:21.735
right? They all carry lamps.
00:02:22.075 --> 00:02:24.255
They all wore wedding garments.
00:02:24.635 --> 00:02:30.295
They all went out to meet the bridegroom. They all thought they were prepared.
00:02:30.435 --> 00:02:34.475
So on the surface, they appear to be prepared.
00:02:34.815 --> 00:02:39.355
But when the moment of truth came, something was missing.
00:02:39.715 --> 00:02:45.435
The foolish virgin had the appearance of readiness, but no oil.
00:02:46.319 --> 00:02:51.179
Beloved, there is no greater shame than standing before the bridegroom,
00:02:51.399 --> 00:03:00.139
the very one our souls were made for, and then realizing you are not ready. Wow.
00:03:00.579 --> 00:03:05.699
The one thing that happened with those virgins, the foolish and the wise,
00:03:05.999 --> 00:03:11.659
that one thought it wasn't going to take all that, so they didn't bring any extra oil.
00:03:11.659 --> 00:03:18.279
But the wise versions said, whatever it takes, I'm going to be prepared.
00:03:18.499 --> 00:03:22.239
Even if he's late, I'm going to bring extra oil.
00:03:22.639 --> 00:03:29.699
So we have to weigh out embarrassment here. One was ready and one was not.
00:03:29.979 --> 00:03:34.839
One was prepared and one was unprepared. Remember, they both had the same heart.
00:03:34.979 --> 00:03:36.479
We're going to wait for our bridegroom.
00:03:36.659 --> 00:03:41.879
But the point is, how long are you planning to wait? One came without oil.
00:03:42.419 --> 00:03:46.219
And so they had to run off. You got to read the stories in Matthew 25.
00:03:46.559 --> 00:03:49.979
I read a couple verses, but you need to read the whole, you know,
00:03:50.099 --> 00:03:51.739
the whole scriptures on it.
00:03:52.039 --> 00:03:58.439
And then one, the foolish virgins had to run off to get more oil because they didn't come prepare.
00:03:58.759 --> 00:04:02.559
So let's go to scripture right away. Matthew 25 verses 10 to 12.
00:04:02.719 --> 00:04:07.679
It says, but while they were on their way to buy oil, the bridegroom arrived.
00:04:07.679 --> 00:04:14.639
The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet, and the door was shut.
00:04:16.499 --> 00:04:21.399
Later, the others also came. Lord, Lord, they said, open the door for us.
00:04:21.479 --> 00:04:25.819
But he replied, truly, I tell you, I don't know you.
00:04:25.999 --> 00:04:31.959
Now, that's the feeling I felt when the image came, when the bridegroom was
00:04:31.959 --> 00:04:40.599
before the groom, and he was standing there and she was standing there and he says, where is my bride?
00:04:41.079 --> 00:04:47.459
Where is my bride? Because she has spotted a wrinkle on her. He did not know her.
00:04:48.019 --> 00:04:54.199
He did not know her. And so this is so true to heart that the bride,
00:04:54.819 --> 00:04:59.819
the foolish virgin and the wise virgin, They all had the plan to wait for the bridegroom.
00:05:00.019 --> 00:05:02.199
The question was, how long?
00:05:02.819 --> 00:05:08.679
One was ready to wait. The wives were ready to wait for however long,
00:05:08.719 --> 00:05:10.599
but the foolish weren't.
00:05:10.879 --> 00:05:14.799
And when they left to go buy oil, guess what? They missed him.
00:05:15.399 --> 00:05:20.019
Let's go to Revelation 16, 15. It says, look, I am coming like a thief.
00:05:20.888 --> 00:05:27.728
Blessed is the one who stays awake and keeps his clothes with him so that he
00:05:27.728 --> 00:05:31.528
will not go naked and shamefully exposed.
00:05:31.788 --> 00:05:34.868
These scriptures paint a picture of urgency and warning.
00:05:35.128 --> 00:05:39.668
The foolish virgins weren't evil. They were simply unprepared.
00:05:39.908 --> 00:05:45.468
They had the garments and the lamps, but they lacked the oil of intimacy.
00:05:45.868 --> 00:05:50.288
And when the bridegroom came, it was too late.
00:05:50.888 --> 00:05:57.888
Revelation warns us that Christ is coming like a thief, suddenly without announcement.
00:05:58.248 --> 00:06:03.748
The blessings belong to those who stay awake, clothed and watchful.
00:06:04.488 --> 00:06:11.308
The shame belongs to those who look ready outwardly but are empty inwardly.
00:06:11.648 --> 00:06:17.648
This isn't about fear. It's about reality. Outward appearances can fool people,
00:06:17.848 --> 00:06:20.968
but they cannot fool the bridegroom.
00:06:21.348 --> 00:06:25.588
When the door closes, titles don't matter.
00:06:26.328 --> 00:06:33.028
Reputations won't matter. The only thing that matters is intimacy with him.
00:06:33.288 --> 00:06:38.648
The question I have for you is, are you ready? Are you prepared?
00:06:38.988 --> 00:06:46.248
Are you prepared to wait for the long haul? Are you keeping your lamps full with oil?
00:06:46.728 --> 00:06:52.288
The greatest strategy is not that people see our flaws. The deepest shame is
00:06:52.288 --> 00:06:54.208
missing the bridegroom himself.
00:06:55.340 --> 00:06:59.820
Wow. The foolish virgins represented believers who were busy with the church
00:06:59.820 --> 00:07:05.680
activities, glowing with outward glamour, but lacking oil, the presence of the
00:07:05.680 --> 00:07:07.740
Spirit, the life of intimacy.
00:07:08.240 --> 00:07:14.080
They cried out, Lord, Lord, open the door. But he said, I do not know you.
00:07:14.800 --> 00:07:20.180
Don't that hurt? You've done everything right according to the church standards,
00:07:20.460 --> 00:07:24.580
but not according to God's So this is a warning.
00:07:24.880 --> 00:07:31.400
If it is possible to look the part, to sound the part, and to still miss him.
00:07:31.800 --> 00:07:39.000
And yet, even in this sobering truth, God's mercy speaks. The door is not yet shut.
00:07:39.280 --> 00:07:42.280
The bridegroom is still calling.
00:07:42.920 --> 00:07:49.740
Today is the day to repent, to seek oil, and to pursue intimacy.
00:07:50.360 --> 00:07:53.340
Oh my God, you are so, so good.
00:07:53.680 --> 00:07:58.860
You have not closed the door. You are still crying out, where is my bride?
00:07:59.300 --> 00:08:06.160
You are still telling those who are not ready to get ready, and you are telling them to stay ready.
00:08:06.360 --> 00:08:08.840
I hope and pray that they are listening.
00:08:09.340 --> 00:08:12.360
Some questions to ask yourself. Am
00:08:12.360 --> 00:08:17.980
I satisfied with outward religion while neglecting intimacy with Christ.
00:08:18.360 --> 00:08:24.780
Is going to church enough just to please your pastor, your church leader,
00:08:24.900 --> 00:08:27.060
or are you searching for more?
00:08:27.200 --> 00:08:31.300
Am I living in the urgency so the bridegroom could return at any moment?
00:08:31.460 --> 00:08:34.460
If he was to return today, tomorrow, tonight.
00:08:35.445 --> 00:08:39.865
Are you ready? But if he's late, are you still ready?
00:08:40.045 --> 00:08:45.345
And what would be more devastating to me, people seeing my flaws or Christ saying,
00:08:45.665 --> 00:08:48.925
I do not know you. Let's pray.
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Father, in the name of Jesus, we don't want to miss you. I don't want to be
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left outside while the door is still shut.
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Forgive us for chasing the appearance of readiness while neglecting intimacy with you.
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Fill us with fresh oil. Keep us awake and watchful.
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Clothe us in righteousness so that when you come, we will be ready.
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We decree that I will not be caught unprepared. We will not be caught unprepared.
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We will not stand in shame outside the door.
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Our lamps are filled with oil. Our garments are white. Our hearts are waiting
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in love from our bridegroom.
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When he comes, we will enter with him. In Jesus' name, amen.
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Thank you for joining me on this day, this Diary of Black Women podcast.
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That was episode five of our series, Where is My Bride? Next time,
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we'll lift up our eyes to hope.
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We'll talk about the bride made ready.
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Clothed in fine linen, bright and clean, prepared not for her own strength, but by the Spirit of God.
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Until then, stay awake, stay ready. Let the oil of His presence fill your lamp.
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And I'll see you on the next episode.
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Thank you for listening to this episode. And before we close out,
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I want to speak a word of promise over you from Jeremiah 29, 11 through 14.
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Father God, you declared, I know the plans I have for you, plans to prosper you and not to harm you.
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Plans to give you hope and a future.
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So today we receive that truth.
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You said when we call on you, you will listen. So we pray.
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You said that when we seek you with our hearts, you will be found. So we pursue.
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You said you will restore us from captivity. So we declare freedom over every
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place where our listeners feel stuck, silenced, or small.
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Thank you for always drawing near when we show up in faith. In Jesus' name, amen.
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Music.