My name is Ivory Binion, and I am a true princess. I was born and raised in Rochester, NY, and I currently reside in Murfreesboro, TN. I am the daughter of Cynthia and Charles Binion. I am the sister of Maurice Griffin, David Coley, Charles Binion, Mykiah Binion, Ashley Killings, Chelsey Binion, and Anthony Simmons. I was raised in the church, singing in the choir and having Bible study in my home on a regular basis. I always knew of God, but I did not know him personally for myself. I soaked up the stories and listened to the gospel music, but I had not had an encounter with him. I was baptized at seven years old. The spirit came over me, and I wanted more of God. I didn't understand it, but something on the inside of me wouldn't let me sit in the pew any longer. I followed the spirit and went up for baptism. Years later, my parents divorced; a brother went to jail; a sister married; a brother passed away, and trails were coming. Weapons were forming. What I had been soaking up over my younger years would now be needed for me to make it through these situations. Unfortunately, I did not grab to God but made friends with the enemy. He knocked at my doorstep at the age of fifteen, and I entertained him until twenty-two years old. Still to this day, he tempts me, but I know how to use my tool box. After some time, doing things wrong would bother me. I moved away from home, and I had no peace. I was covered by my mother, but when I moved, it felt like the covering had been lifted off, and I had to find what I was looking for-not man, nor friends, nor degree, nor family members could fill this void. I was tired of the enemy using and abusing me. I wanted what I had when I was a child, which was Jesus. I found my way back to love, and it was not easy. I went back and forth, up and down! I was an emotional mess, but God never left me. The relationship that I was in was the last and final straw for the enemy to have such a hold over my life. When I got out of the relationship, I rededicated my life to Christ, and he gave me the name True Princess. I embraced her, the new me. I fell in love with the name and vowed to carry this name with me for the rest of my life. True Princess holds me accountable and reminds me that I am a child of God, the daughter of the King. I am a reflection of my Father, and anything I need help with, he would help me through. I chase God daily. I talk to him. When I am not in his presence because of the choices that I am making, I feel uncomfortable. God helped me write this script for his kingdom. I am not the only true princess that lives on this earth, but we all are children of the most high. You too are a true princess-the real deal, child of royalty! I am here to share with you my truths. I open my life to you for the glory of God. And the same God that has pulled me through can and will pull you through if you let him. He is faithful. I pray that this book opens up doors for you. I pray that God shows you a vision and reveals your purpose to you from the things that I have faced. Be encouraged and know we are all in this together, fighting the same fight for the glory of the Lord. Be bold for God! Be true to yourself, and don't stop believing. We are heaven-made royalty, not man-made property! I thank God for you, and I am praying for you. May God bless you and be with you all the days of your life. Peace and blessings with love.
