Scriptures for Strippers was written by an retired exotic dancer who upon reflecting on her experiences as a dancer. Keeping God first helped Sayuri Smith learn hard lessons about life, love and business. But the most important thing being a stripper did was teach her about the benefits of peace, love and joy that came with having a close relationship with God after battling depression, addiction and overcoming shame and the spirit of suicide. After 15 years in the industry, she has become familiar with all the ups and downs, triumphs and failures and pay off and consequences of working in this industry as an exotic dancer. Scriptures for Strippers is a candid, eye-opening book that helps women understand what they are up against physically, mentally, emotionally and most importantly spiritually.
Whether a woman has just started or is planning to transition out of the club, Scriptures for Strippers has something for every woman. Scriptures for Strippers doubles as a devotional journal where a dancer can keep track of her thoughts, feelings, plans and progress. There are charts and worksheets to help a dancer keep track of all her business and personal endeavors. Most importantly, Scriptures for Strippers shows women how to nurture a relationship with God and live according to His will and purpose without leading with judgment or condemnation. Each chapter is filled with snippets of Sayuri's experience as a dancer in strip clubs to expose the situations that many women find themselves in during every shift. Every chapter also has a list of scriptures from the Holy Bible to encourage, inform and instruct all dancers on what the Word of God says about these issues and situations. There is also a prayer for each chapter.
Most strippers are working toward a goal to help them use the strip club as a stepping stone into something else. It is important for women to learn what God has said about them to ensure they make it to their dreams, goals and ultimately their divine purpose. The strip club is a very depressing place to be once the excitement and glamour is gone. Any woman working as a stripper after becoming tired, bored or overwhelmed by the club environment will be uplifted, empowered and encouraged by Scriptures for Strippers. There is also support for hopelessness, shame, loneliness and depression. The latter portion of the book helps a woman focused on forgiveness, future goals, scriptures on transition and constructing a plan of action for a new life.
"When you come close to God, He will come close to you." James 4:8
Be sure to encourage each other by praying together and for each other.
"When you add God, improvement is inevitable."
Whether a woman has just started or is planning to transition out of the club, Scriptures for Strippers has something for every woman. Scriptures for Strippers doubles as a devotional journal where a dancer can keep track of her thoughts, feelings, plans and progress. There are charts and worksheets to help a dancer keep track of all her business and personal endeavors. Most importantly, Scriptures for Strippers shows women how to nurture a relationship with God and live according to His will and purpose without leading with judgment or condemnation. Each chapter is filled with snippets of Sayuri's experience as a dancer in strip clubs to expose the situations that many women find themselves in during every shift. Every chapter also has a list of scriptures from the Holy Bible to encourage, inform and instruct all dancers on what the Word of God says about these issues and situations. There is also a prayer for each chapter.
Most strippers are working toward a goal to help them use the strip club as a stepping stone into something else. It is important for women to learn what God has said about them to ensure they make it to their dreams, goals and ultimately their divine purpose. The strip club is a very depressing place to be once the excitement and glamour is gone. Any woman working as a stripper after becoming tired, bored or overwhelmed by the club environment will be uplifted, empowered and encouraged by Scriptures for Strippers. There is also support for hopelessness, shame, loneliness and depression. The latter portion of the book helps a woman focused on forgiveness, future goals, scriptures on transition and constructing a plan of action for a new life.
"When you come close to God, He will come close to you." James 4:8
Be sure to encourage each other by praying together and for each other.
"When you add God, improvement is inevitable."
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Importance of Instruction
Protection
Be Prepared
Goals and Purpose
Honesty
Reputation
Be a Source of Positivity
Hospitality
Fighting Stage Fright
Conceit
Humility
Self-Respect
Wonderfully Made
Slow Shifts
Renewing Your Mind
Karma
God’s Grace
Thankfulness
Temptation
Being Blessed
Spiritual Warfare
Dealing with Predatory Customers
Dealing With Haters
Hating Ain’t Helping You or Hurting Them
Dealing With Management
Your Relationship with God
The Company You Keep
Strippers and Romantic Relationships
Daddy Issues
Family Issues
Womanhood
Motherhood
Addiction
Depression & Loneliness
Anger and Frustration
Hopelessness
Shame
Forgiveness
Suicide
Transitioning Out
Introduction
The Importance of Instruction
Protection
Be Prepared
Goals and Purpose
Honesty
Reputation
Be a Source of Positivity
Hospitality
Fighting Stage Fright
Conceit
Humility
Self-Respect
Wonderfully Made
Slow Shifts
Renewing Your Mind
Karma
God’s Grace
Thankfulness
Temptation
Being Blessed
Spiritual Warfare
Dealing with Predatory Customers
Dealing With Haters
Hating Ain’t Helping You or Hurting Them
Dealing With Management
Your Relationship with God
The Company You Keep
Strippers and Romantic Relationships
Daddy Issues
Family Issues
Womanhood
Motherhood
Addiction
Depression & Loneliness
Anger and Frustration
Hopelessness
Shame
Forgiveness
Suicide
Transitioning Out
Scriptures for Strippers Soundtrack
Just like there are Scriptures which encourage you when you read them, there are certain songs that help my spirit welcome God's presence. I have compiled a soundtrack to include my favorite music to correspond with different chapters of Scriptures for Strippers. Listening to this music helped me prepare to pray, meditate or begin a praise and worship session. Please feel free to send me some of your favorites. I may include them!