The Power of Words and Purpose: Rodrika Jones' Journey to Empowering Women

In a world where many struggle to balance personal calling with family responsibilities, Rodrika Jones stands as a testament to what happens when you refuse to negotiate your God-given purpose. As the founder of Pearl Woman Ministry and a certified life coach, Rodrika's journey began not with grand ambitions but with a personal crisis that forced her to reevaluate everything.

Rodrika's transformation story begins with what many would consider a setback. After dedicating herself entirely to raising her daughter (whom she had at 16), she faced a painful moment when her then 19-year-old daughter told her she never wanted the life Rodrika had sacrificed so much to provide. This moment of rejection became a divine appointment. "In those moments, I heard the Lord saying, 'so what are you going to do now?'" Rodrika recounts. Instead of remaining in hurt, she listened when God instructed her: "Don't think about what you don't have. Don't think about what you don't know." This led to her breakthrough realization: "I want to encourage women through writing and through speaking."

This pivotal moment gave birth to her first book, "My Choice of Words Changed My Life," where she explores how the words we speak shape our reality. Drawing from Proverbs 18:21, which teaches that "the power of death and life is in the tongue," Rodrika began documenting how God's word helped her navigate difficult decisions. Rather than reacting emotionally as she had observed in her community, she discovered that anchoring herself in scripture provided stability and direction. This personal revelation became the foundation of her ministry to other women.

What makes Rodrika's ministry unique is her authentic approach. She began simply by recording two-minute videos offering encouragement, scripture, and practical action steps. Each day followed a theme: "Make it Happen Monday," "Tackle it Tuesday," "Work it Out Wednesday," and so on. Without sophisticated marketing or technical skills, she created a private Facebook group for women to have honest conversations. The response was overwhelming – within 30 days, thousands of women were connecting with her message. "I was getting inboxes and I didn't even know what that was," she laughs, describing how women worldwide began reaching out at all hours for guidance and prayer.

The success came with challenges. How would she balance her full-time job as a financial analyst with this rapidly growing ministry? How would she continue being present for her family while answering this divine calling? Rodrika's approach to balance offers practical wisdom: "I work with balance and harmony together, understanding that some things are in seasons." She emphasizes overly communicating with family members, being fully present during dedicated family times (no phone when her daughter gets in the car after school), and establishing non-negotiables in her schedule.

Perhaps most importantly, Rodrika speaks powerfully about not negotiating your future. When faced with appealing investment opportunities for her clothing line that didn't align with God's direction, she declined substantial offers after discerning they would "add sorrow" to her life despite the immediate financial gain. "Just because something is good doesn't mean it's God," she emphasizes, highlighting the importance of following divine guidance over seemingly beneficial opportunities.

Rodrika's newest project, a 365-day vision journal launching November 4th, addresses what she sees as a critical need: helping people document God's vision for their lives across all seasons. "So many people don't even have visions or plans for their life, so they just follow for anything," she observes. By writing out a vision and revisiting it throughout the year, believers can avoid being "tossed to and fro" by trends, fads, or well-meaning but misaligned opportunities.

Her approach to resilience focuses on genuine healing rather than superficial progress. Instead of rushing past adversity, she advocates dealing with issues thoroughly before moving forward. This includes revisiting past wounds, having courageous conversations (particularly with children), and uprooting problems rather than merely covering them. True resilience, in her view, comes from this deep work combined with positive self-talk, scripture, and supportive community.