Kanika Starr Reynolds' Third Grade Teacher, Mrs. Mildred Johnson
There has been many times in my life that I almost gave up. On my dreams, hopes, and my desires.
The pain for me to change old habits, the reality of my faults, and the quilt of chasing my dream while I had a family was weighing me down. There was countless nights of crying, frustration, and just plain anger because the more I wanted my dreams to come true, the further they seemed away from me.
Finally after all was said and done, I went to the Creator. “God, why would you give me these dreams if I can’t fulfill them? (I didn’t stop to let Him answer) How can I, a wife that married young, the mother of small children and two teenage step-children make it to where I want to be, when I’m struggling where I’m at?
The Bible Kanika received in third grade by Mrs. Mildred Johnson
Then I went to the small pink bible that my third grade teacher Mrs. Johnson gave me the day I got baptized. December 3, 1995 was the date, the first page she wrote “I love you. Always put God first.”
There was a sticker that reminded me that God also loves me, she continued, “read and follow Matthew 6:33.” I immediately went to the scripture and there I found the solution to my problem. It read, “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.” That was the confirmation I needed.
From then on it was a routine of early mornings consisting of prayer and meditation. While the family slept, I prayed to a God that understood me, even when I didn’t understand myself.
I went above and beyond to show God that I wanted all that He had for me, and through trials He reminded me ‘how bad do you want it?’
I won’t tell you that at times I still didn’t cry out of frustration, but I will tell you that when I cried out, God gave me reminders of His promise through the mundane of things. One in particular was when family life and business seemed overwhelming.
I went to the bathroom and broke down. Right at that moment while I was on the ground I heard the Tiana song in the movie The Princess and the Frog. “I know exactly where I’m going and I’m getting closer and closer everyday. Almost there, I’m almost there, people are going to come here from everywhere I’m almost there. “Don’t give up, give into God and seek what’s good and honorable to Him, and all the things that you seek, will find you.”
Thanks, Mrs. Johnson! Matthew 6:33 was your greatest lesson that was given after the third grade!
Kanika Starr-Reynolds 
Janene Fields
October 5, 2011
Wow, Kanika what a powerful message beautifully and so honestly written. This is what I needed to hear today right at this moment. Thank you, you are such a blessing.
Starnique
October 5, 2011
So inspirational! Watching your dreams blossom right before my eyes is amazing & inspiring to say the least! Thank you for being so transparent in the sharing of your journey. Love u Woman of God!
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October 5, 2011
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Patricia Oakes
October 5, 2011
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I want you to know that i look forward to your messages daily. Know that it is making a difference in my life and looking at my legacy!
I am so very proud of you!
Pat Oakes
Anonymous
October 5, 2011
I thank God for every opportunity to share my story. One of my many lessons in life is learning that what we go through in life has very little to do with us, and everything to do with those who need to hear our testimony, so they can pass their test. No test, no testimony. Thank you for posting Ladies! Kanika Starr Reynolds
Kanika Starr Reynolds
October 6, 2011
I thank God for every opportunity to share my story. One of my many lessons in life is learning that what we go through in life has very little to do with us, and everything to do with those who need to hear our testimony, so they can pass their test. No test, no testimony. Thank you for posting Ladies!
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