Reset

I always remember that the Lord is with me.[a]He is here, close by my side,so nothing can defeat me. Psalm 16:8(ERV) 

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This past Sunday at  church one of our minsters  said something  that  really    brought  something  to my  attention about myself .  To  paraphrase  He  said   "You are  so worried about  what's  going wrong in the world/life that  you're disregarded  all the good that God is still doing in the earth right now".

Wow.

Prior to  hearing this I really hadn't thought about it that way but it's true; My thoughts about myself , my life and the future have become really negative.  If I'm honest  I've been bracing myself, expecting the  worst and becoming  fearful about   the future. 

This is  not the way I want to lead my life!  Fear  is something that  shuts out hope, puts your life in chains and keeps you stagnant.  I don't want to be  a  victim to my own  negative   thinking   when I know in my heart that God is  with me  and with Him nothing can defeat me.

I read a  quote  one time  that  said  " You don't have to   believe everything  you think". This means that I am in control of what I digest, I don't have to accept any of the enemies lies or allow my mind to be his playing field. 

It's time to Reset...

God is  present,  He is aware of  where I am, my pain and the things that  I am afraid of  He covers me through it all.     God will never  take His hand off of my life He   loves me  too much .  God has  a purpose for my life I know it!  So  I cannot afford to be  consumed by anything other than Him because I have work to do; My  purpose is  calling and I must move forward.

If you're going through something similar and find yourself battling with negative thoughts.  REST! God  is  with you and He  loves you more than you could ever imagine.   Give every thought , fear and  burden to  Him and trust that   he   has you in the palm of His hand .

Love,

Dream BIG

Luke 18:27(CEB)27 Jesus replied, “What is impossible for humans is possible for God

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I believe that our  dreams and aspirations  are a window into what God may be speaking over us. When  God  gives you a  vision for what He has uniquely  gifted you to do  don't  take it lightly ask God to nurture the  dream  inside you  and  allow   ideas and resources to  flourish so that you may bring Him  glory.

Did you know that when you trust  God with your  dreams and follow through with His leading that you bring glory to His name? Not only will it honor  God  but  by your example you can inspire others to  walk by faith, seek  Christ  and essentially save their  lives all through  your obedience to Him.

For instance in my  case   I realize  early that  being laid off three months ago was important and necessary to  where  God is taking me.  I'll be honest I tend to lose  interest in  things quickly and I'll go from  one  idea to the next.  But this time has  allowed me to   really focus on growing as a  writer and sharing this  gift.

To tell you the truth I would have never  been able to do any of this if  He hadn't move some things out of the way  and reset the pace for my life. I don't know  what my next steps are  but I do know that my  only  and best  option is to trust Him for my next step and to keep dreaming. 

 I encourage you to do the same if  God  has given you a dream pray about it, ask  for  Gods guidance  and watch  Him do  amazing things in your life.   I know first hand that following  your dreams can be intimidating but with God nothing is impossible!

Luke 18:27 (NLT) 27 He replied, “What is impossible for people is possible with God.”

 Keep going  , keep dreaming!

Keep Going Your Almost There

Deuteronomy 12:10 (CEB)10 But you are about to cross the Jordan River and will settle in the land the Lord your God is giving you as your inheritance. Then he will give you rest from all your enemies on every side so that you live safely and securely.

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There is  comfort in knowing that  your  steps are ordered by God himself. Wherever you find your in the point in time whether it's positive or  not so great  God  is  able to meet you at that point and sustain  you. With this in mind  how  would approach life  differently?  Knowing that  God is  lining things up on your behalf and breathing life into your dreams?  It should light a  fire within your faith. 

No matter where you find yourself right now  know that God is  present , he is piecing together  your next steps. So ask yourself will you   take that leap of faith to trust him even when you don't know what the outcome will be or when the next step will present itself? Will you allow  God to steer your life or  will continue to lean on your own understanding?

Let's be honest  our  complacency  is a  form of pride that  often times  prolongs  a journey that  God never intended  to take  so long.  A complacent  mindset  will choke  your progress; God has  so much in store for us but  we get in the way by talking ourselves out of trusting   him.  Remember  God wouldn't bring you to a point where He hasn't  taken in consideration all the things  you need to succeed. 

God has a plan for you, there's a  assignment on your life that He wants you  walk confidently  into.  Trust  God with your  future, with your  life presently and  keep moving forward within His  will you're almost there  don't  give up now!

Love,

God’s Promise : Impatiently Waiting

Hebrews 6:13-15 (CEV)13 No one is greater than God. So he made a promise in his own name when he said to Abraham, 14 “I, the Lord, will bless you with many descendants!” 15 Then after Abraham had been very patient, he was given what God had promised.

  Let's  face it  instant gratification is  addictive  and  as a result patience is  a  area  that many us   struggle with.  The problem with  instant  gratification is  we  rob ourselves  of trusting God  and his timing.  You may be praying for a  spouse  , new  home or a job and time has passed and  nothing seems to be happening.

This is  the time when you need to trust  Gods process;  Ask  God  what you need to learn in the season,  what  are areas in your life that you need to  grow in before my prayers come to fruition.  Keep in mind that " not now"  doesn't mean  that what you've prayed for will never happen.  Anything  worth  having  comes with a  process to get there God has to sort somethings out in your heart.  Ask yourself this: Is your  hope is in  him, are you totally reliant  on Him or is all your focus tied into  the thing you're praying for. 

God hasn't forgotten you, He  is  developing you for the next chapter in your life.   The only thing you have to gain by rushing things  and  attempting  to make things happen on your own is arriving  unprepared and  underdeveloped.  What's the point of having all that you want but not knowing how  to maintain it?

Begin to  shift  your focus from  your  wants to  the one that  holds  you in the palm of  His hands. Continue to believe, follow  Gods  lead and  not only will your patience be rewarded but  you'll be  fully  equipped to move forward  and maintain  your blessings.

Love,

Growing Pains: Don't Dim your Light.

Matthew 5:14-16 (CEV) 14 You are like light for the whole world. A city built on top of a hill cannot be hidden,15 and no one would light a lamp and put it under a clay pot. A lamp is placed on a lampstand, where it can give light to everyone in the house. 16 Make your light shine, so that others will see the good that you do and will praise your Father in heaven.

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As  you're growing  in  your walk with Christ  you'll find that  not only will you begin to  change but your  approach to  people and situations  and relationships will change as well.   The reality  of this   change  is  that not everyone will understand where you  are going with you  these new steps towards becoming a better you.  Some relationships will go through a  period of  growing pains and some  people will even walk away  from you.

Keep going

When those friends  or  loved ones  decide to walk away  let them. The  truth is  everyone  in your life aren't meant to   be with you always.   The more time you spend  diminishing your  light to please them into  staying the   more you'll be  distracted from the assignment that  God has given you. 

Losing friends  and  being misunderstood can feel isolating  but I encourage you stay strong  and push through this season in your  life.  All the strides you're taking to become more like Christ  and operate in your purpose  aren't being  done  in  vain,  God  see's  you and  will reward you for  your diligence. 

16 Make your light shine, so that others will see the good that you do and will praise your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16)

The light in you

Diminishing your  light does more  harm than good: Not only does it minimize all the work you're doing but it minimizes  how you  view  the  works that God is doing in you.  God hasn't  given you this assignment for you to  dull your  light to  appease others.  No,  God  trusted you with His plans for you to walk it out to it's completion .  It is an  honor to be  chosen  by God  to be apart of His plan  so don't take it  lightly.   Keep  shining and   He  will renew you  and  bring the right people into your life that you won't have to grow down for . So keep going and  let your light shine!

Love,

Prayer Series #2 : My Anchor

Hebrews 6:19 (CEV) 19 This hope is like a firm and steady anchor for our souls. In fact, hope reaches behind the curtain[a] and into the most holy place.

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Dear Lord.

My hope is  anchored in your  promises,  your word is  alive  and  at constant  work in my life. With you there is victory, with you  I am made  whole  with you  love that  abounds. Your  grace and mercy  renews me each day and I am forever  grateful.

I  am  yours  Lord, my life  is in your hands no matter how  far  that  I may  drift I am never too far for you to  reach me.  Your  love is  consuming the peace that you give mends  every broken  area of my  life.  I am in awe of  your ability to meet me right where I am  in spite of  how far I've fallen you pick me up every time and place  me on solid ground.


Thank you Jesus  for being a  beacon  of hope , lighting the way in my life and  never letting go. Lord your compassion  is inspiring  I pray that  with each day I grow through your  example and mirror your love and grace  to those who you've placed in my life.  For all these things  and more Lord I  give you all my praise and  honor  your holy name.  Amen.


Remember,   you are never to far gone and that there is  hope in Christ Jesus.  If you are  broken  feeling like you've used  every resource I encourage you   pour your heart out to God  and receive His  peace.   He  will  renew your from the inside out,  just   lay all your  worries at his  feet and allow his word to anchor  your faith He  will never let you sink.


Love,

Prayer Series pt.1 Pray More. Worry less.

Psalm 61:2(CEB)When my heart is weak,  I cry out to you from the very ends of the earth. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I am

Dear  God

I come to you with my  troubled heart and  overwhelming thoughts.  I've tried to handle things on my own, in my  way and I've come up short and more stressed.  So  Father I give  all that is causing me anxiety,  all that  is  causing sleepless nights and all the things that  cause me to doubt your  grace and lay  it at your  feet. 

Please renew my heart  and  pour  peace into my  situation, help me to  keep my eyes focused on you and  not my circumstances. When I am overwhelmed remind me that I can trust that your love and  presence has never left me and  that you are  actively  working things out on my behalf. 

In these moments of  weakness Lord I pray your strength  fills me; Breath new life into me dear God and remove anything that  causes me to stumble and revert back to fear. My desire is to trust you fully , with all of me not  just a  portion of my life so when I try to handle things on my own and way I'll quickly remember  that my life is taken care of  and handled better when I put things in your hands.  These things I pray in Jesus' name . Amen

If you're wrestling with fear and anxiety  I want to encourage you  to place it at the feet of God.  Know that nothing takes God by surprise  and He is  present in your situation. You do not have to carry the weight of the world on your shoulders; Give  all that  is weighing you  down  to God and he will give you rest!  You will get through this,  God is with you  and He will never leave you. 

Love,