Father in the name of Jesus, I come before You today giving You praise and thanking You for being my God. For Your help, protection, blessing, mercy and grace. Without You I am nothing and I thank You for never leaving or forsaking me. Lord I ask that You forgive sin and iniquity in my life, known and unknown. I ask that You bless the people that come across this post, that You help them in the way they need help. Only You know what we all truly need and I submit my will to Your will right now.
Lord help us all to know You better, to quiet the voices that tell us no, that say we won't be anything, that speak against our purpose, teach us to war in the spirit instead of the flesh. Teach us to speak life into our situations and to shun evil. Above all draw us closer to You, let us have the like mindset of Christ, let us love what You love, and hate what You hate. Let us be anxious for nothing, but by all things in prayer let our request be made known unto You. In your mighty Son Jesus Name, Thank you Father, -Amen.
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Thursday, October 19, 2017
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
A Can Do Attitude feeds a Can Do Spirit
Hi all, I came on my blog today only to realize that every post I had for the month of February is gone. I was perplexed that this could happen and started to get frustrated and upset. I sat and started to think about it a while, and decided it was no big deal. After all what an I do about it right at this very moment anyway. I learned a valuable lesson about backing up my blog and any other thing that I write or do. I decided to forge ahead instead of wallowing in defeat.
What I know is that God ordained this blog so it's going to prosper and flourish no matter what issues may come up. I can do all that He has for me to do despite the roadblocks. Over the past couple of weeks God has been showing me how my attitude towards things can affect my Spirit. It's important that we speak life, positive affirmations, so that we can receive the portion of strength God has for us to carry out the assignment. Negative thinking, depression, defeat it comes from the devil not from God. So remember that your attitude has a direct link to your Spirit, feed it the good things of God!
God Bless U
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Work your Negative into a Postive
In this everyday life we are surrounded by circumstances and issues. So how do we keep a good attitude, a right mind, and a joyous spirit??? It's about your attitude. Before you ever go through something you need to figure out what your approach will be to get through it.
I used to be a super negative person. Not because I wanted to be, but it was a predisposition to my own life circumstances. As a result of previous experiences, I always looked for the bad. Even when I was on "Great Street" I continually looks for "Terrible Alley". In my mind, nothing good could last for long, especially not to me.
As I have gotten more familiar with God and His word, He started showing me my own behavior for what it was. Negativity, with no Hope.
Being negative is a tool the enemy gives us to keep us down. To keep us from living our purpose, and most importantly to keep us from living the life God desires for us to live with hope of goodness and abundant life. Notice I said the enemy gives it to us. Once we accept the negativity there is no need to hang around because it's solely at our discretion whether we carry it with us or discard it immediately. There is a spirit of self doubt, low self esteem, and anger that can come with negativity. So we have to be fully prepared to deal with it and not let it linger.
Notice I did not write "turn" your negative into a positive. From experience I know that it's not that easy. I know that retraining your thought process is hard work. I know that you have to work everyday not to let negativity creep in. I today, still work extra hard to remain positive in tough times, and not to allow myself to fall down the rabbit hole of negative thoughts. If you were like me, sometimes I wasn't happy until I shared my negative thoughts. I would be at work and something would change in procedure, and it was my greatest joy to get with my coworkers and complain, then call my mom and complain, then get home to my husband and complain some more. But, where did it get me??? I was the only one feeling like crap, and of course the people that allowed me to come dump my madness on to them felt bad too.
As I started living out God's word and drawing closed to Him, I realized just how like people attract each other. I was ready to live in the promises of God, but those around me had set up residence in Terrible Alley. It made me realize what a deficit I was when I was like that. So I started taking baby steps, the negativity did not just go away, I had to work the bad into good.
Reciting scripture is powerful. Even if you don't get it all the way. Even if you are not feeling it. Speak that scripture into the atmosphere and you will feel a chance. Then I started writing down my negative thoughts as they occurred. When I wrote them down I would then think of an alternative to combat it. Once I did that, I would actively and symbolically throw them away. Yes, there were times I had a trash can full by the middle of the day. What that help me do is not to internalize what I was feeling. Most importantly when the negative would come and get in the way, and I could not scripture it away, nor write it away, I would pray. I would pray until I felt better. I would tell and still do say to God over and over again, "this is not how I want to think, please give me the mind of Christ. It was not, and has not been easy, but it works. I find myself on the positive side of things now. I don't look for the bad, I expect the good. Why, because scripture tells me that "all things work for the good of those that love God" (Rom 8:28). And I do love Him, with all my heart I love Him.
Pray to God, tell Him you love Him and that you want to change your mindset, that you are in need of a renewed mind. Purpose within yourself that you will work your negative into a positive with the strength of God on your side and go ahead and walk it out starting today. I promise this change is for the better!
I used to be a super negative person. Not because I wanted to be, but it was a predisposition to my own life circumstances. As a result of previous experiences, I always looked for the bad. Even when I was on "Great Street" I continually looks for "Terrible Alley". In my mind, nothing good could last for long, especially not to me.
As I have gotten more familiar with God and His word, He started showing me my own behavior for what it was. Negativity, with no Hope.
Being negative is a tool the enemy gives us to keep us down. To keep us from living our purpose, and most importantly to keep us from living the life God desires for us to live with hope of goodness and abundant life. Notice I said the enemy gives it to us. Once we accept the negativity there is no need to hang around because it's solely at our discretion whether we carry it with us or discard it immediately. There is a spirit of self doubt, low self esteem, and anger that can come with negativity. So we have to be fully prepared to deal with it and not let it linger.
Notice I did not write "turn" your negative into a positive. From experience I know that it's not that easy. I know that retraining your thought process is hard work. I know that you have to work everyday not to let negativity creep in. I today, still work extra hard to remain positive in tough times, and not to allow myself to fall down the rabbit hole of negative thoughts. If you were like me, sometimes I wasn't happy until I shared my negative thoughts. I would be at work and something would change in procedure, and it was my greatest joy to get with my coworkers and complain, then call my mom and complain, then get home to my husband and complain some more. But, where did it get me??? I was the only one feeling like crap, and of course the people that allowed me to come dump my madness on to them felt bad too.
As I started living out God's word and drawing closed to Him, I realized just how like people attract each other. I was ready to live in the promises of God, but those around me had set up residence in Terrible Alley. It made me realize what a deficit I was when I was like that. So I started taking baby steps, the negativity did not just go away, I had to work the bad into good.
Reciting scripture is powerful. Even if you don't get it all the way. Even if you are not feeling it. Speak that scripture into the atmosphere and you will feel a chance. Then I started writing down my negative thoughts as they occurred. When I wrote them down I would then think of an alternative to combat it. Once I did that, I would actively and symbolically throw them away. Yes, there were times I had a trash can full by the middle of the day. What that help me do is not to internalize what I was feeling. Most importantly when the negative would come and get in the way, and I could not scripture it away, nor write it away, I would pray. I would pray until I felt better. I would tell and still do say to God over and over again, "this is not how I want to think, please give me the mind of Christ. It was not, and has not been easy, but it works. I find myself on the positive side of things now. I don't look for the bad, I expect the good. Why, because scripture tells me that "all things work for the good of those that love God" (Rom 8:28). And I do love Him, with all my heart I love Him.
Pray to God, tell Him you love Him and that you want to change your mindset, that you are in need of a renewed mind. Purpose within yourself that you will work your negative into a positive with the strength of God on your side and go ahead and walk it out starting today. I promise this change is for the better!
~God Bless U
Friday, December 16, 2016
It's Worth It
IT IS WORTH IT!!!
All that you are going through, the long days, the sleepless nights, the endless prayers, and the pressing. It's all going to pay off. Even the disappointments are designed for your good in the end. Just because things don't work out as you would like, does not mean it won't work out. But according to God's Will it shall be so. Wherever you may find yourself, be encouraged, God is on your side!
Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.
Job 8:7 (KJV)
I just want to encourage you all today and everyday that the hardships in life that you go through, the test and trials that come, and anything that you have to work for is worth it. God wants what is best for you, He's not going to deny you unless it's for your own good, and He will bring you into the fullness of His blessings.
Just hold on a little longer, be like Jacob, and don't let go until your blessing comes. I can tell you from experience that when it does you won't have room enough to receive it. That it will be better than you ever imagined. And I'll tell you something else, He's not done yet! He can, will, and always does exceedingly above anything we can expect or fathom. So my prayer for you today is that you hold on, stand strong, and that the blessings of the Lord overtake you!
~God Bless U
Thursday, November 10, 2016
God is FAITHFUL
Let me encourage you today that God is faithful! He will not fail you, nor leave you, nor forsake you. Some of us are struggling with life; whether it be home, relationships, work, finances, spiritual health, physical health, mental health, or a combination thereof, God will see you through. The scripture says:
"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." 1Corinthians 10:13 (KJV)
So how do we make it? When does it get better? When will the pain stop? When will the drought leave? I believe these answers are not external but internal. Things change when we decide to change our mindset about them. Instead of feelings of despair encourage yourself in the Lord. Proclaim victory over those issues and start doing things in your daily life to move past them. There are some things that no matter how we try to out think them we need the Hand of God to come in and change them. God knows this too, and a can do mindset tells God you are still in the fight and you are not giving up. That you are waiting on Him for your help. Our faith moves God into action. He is there ready willing, able and waiting, to move on your behalf. Ask Him and watch and see how He transforms your life right before your eyes.
I had to ask God for help recently and I knew God was waiting on me to have the mindset needed to overcome the obstacle. One of my struggles is with being very tired after work, but still needing to come home and be a parent, cook a meal, and not spend my evenings trying to get rest that truly never comes because everybody still needs me. There is no point in laying down to take a nap if your six year old will be on your side tapping you for a snack, or your seven year old wants to tell you about something funny that happened at school. Then its the middle child's turn, and then when you think you've gotten that out of the way here come the oldest to tell you about something he needs for school tomorrow. Then an hour has passed, everyone has said what they had to say and they leave you to said nap, but you still don't get it because now your husband has made it home an you need to be mentally present to hear about his day. In the end, it's like "what nap???
So I needed God's help to overcome the fatigue I felt after work and be productive for my household. One thing I decided to do is not go into my bedroom when I get home. I stop at the table and take any questions from the kids, ask about homework, have snack, heat the over, etc. Whatever I can do to break the monotony and keep going. I'm training my mind that off of work does not mean off of life. This has helped me so much that I now can go in the house, help with homework, start dinner, then run downstairs and hop on the treadmill for a few. What has not changed is that I'm tired and that I would still rather be in my bed sleeping by 7pm. But with God's help and a change in my mindset I am learning to do what is better and more profitable for me.
With God nothing is impossible! Now I do have some more pressing things that I need God's help with than my evening routine, but I wanted to give you an example of how God is faithful over the everyday things of your life. Trust Him warriors. Try Him at His word and watch your mindset change and your circumstances improve!
"There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it." 1Corinthians 10:13 (KJV)
So how do we make it? When does it get better? When will the pain stop? When will the drought leave? I believe these answers are not external but internal. Things change when we decide to change our mindset about them. Instead of feelings of despair encourage yourself in the Lord. Proclaim victory over those issues and start doing things in your daily life to move past them. There are some things that no matter how we try to out think them we need the Hand of God to come in and change them. God knows this too, and a can do mindset tells God you are still in the fight and you are not giving up. That you are waiting on Him for your help. Our faith moves God into action. He is there ready willing, able and waiting, to move on your behalf. Ask Him and watch and see how He transforms your life right before your eyes.
I had to ask God for help recently and I knew God was waiting on me to have the mindset needed to overcome the obstacle. One of my struggles is with being very tired after work, but still needing to come home and be a parent, cook a meal, and not spend my evenings trying to get rest that truly never comes because everybody still needs me. There is no point in laying down to take a nap if your six year old will be on your side tapping you for a snack, or your seven year old wants to tell you about something funny that happened at school. Then its the middle child's turn, and then when you think you've gotten that out of the way here come the oldest to tell you about something he needs for school tomorrow. Then an hour has passed, everyone has said what they had to say and they leave you to said nap, but you still don't get it because now your husband has made it home an you need to be mentally present to hear about his day. In the end, it's like "what nap???
So I needed God's help to overcome the fatigue I felt after work and be productive for my household. One thing I decided to do is not go into my bedroom when I get home. I stop at the table and take any questions from the kids, ask about homework, have snack, heat the over, etc. Whatever I can do to break the monotony and keep going. I'm training my mind that off of work does not mean off of life. This has helped me so much that I now can go in the house, help with homework, start dinner, then run downstairs and hop on the treadmill for a few. What has not changed is that I'm tired and that I would still rather be in my bed sleeping by 7pm. But with God's help and a change in my mindset I am learning to do what is better and more profitable for me.
With God nothing is impossible! Now I do have some more pressing things that I need God's help with than my evening routine, but I wanted to give you an example of how God is faithful over the everyday things of your life. Trust Him warriors. Try Him at His word and watch your mindset change and your circumstances improve!
God Bless U
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
By Prayer and Fasting
I have been praying for God to move on my behalf for a few things. At times I can see them being removed, but then another situation may come up and I'm presented with the issue all over again. I was thinking about my circumstances all over again this morning, and the Holy Spirit brought to my remembrance Matthew 17:21.
"Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting". Matthew 17:21
The disciples could not cast a spirit out of a man's son and they couldn't understand why. Jesus talked to them about unbelief and faith, but then He let them know that there are some things that will only be removed by prayer and fasting.
I believe this is the answer to those issues of life that seem to have a foothold on us. The things that no matter how hard we try, we can't shake it, or it lingers, or it seems to come up over and over again. When we pray and fast we are garnering strength from the spirit realm to help us overcome spiritual and earthly obstacles. when you fast you put the flesh under subjection which then causes your spirit man to rise up and have direct communication into the spirit. The bible tells us to worship in spirit and truth because God is spirit. So the flesh that usually separates us has to take a seat and we draw closer to our heavenly Father for direction, purpose, and care. I believe when we pray and fast the whole heavenly hosts takes notice. The enemy then has to back down, the troubling spirits flee from us and God stands glorified in our lives.
I know I went a little deep there, but there is so much deeper to go. But, in the interest of not losing not one soul, let's put it like this: prayer and fasting removes obstacles out of the way, it gives the believer clarity, hope, and the determination needed to overcome. Most importantly God moves mightily on your behalf! So I encourage you to pray and fast for the following areas:
- closer to God
- spiritual enlightenment
- healing (physical, emotional, & spiritual)
- knowledge and discernment
- breakage of generational curses
- removal of sin and iniquity
- fruitful and productive ministries
- strong and loving family life
- financial security & prosperity
- safety
- etc. (anything that is on your heart)
I'm not telling you anything I don't know to be the truth. God has moved in mighty ways, my thinking has been changed, and actual miracles have happen to ME as a result of praying and fasting. You don't need to be in turmoil to fast, in fact it is better to go unto Him for nothing more than to be closer and to experience His love on a new level. I pray this helps someone, I truly know what my next steps are as we go into November. I will be praying for spiritual enlightenment, a deeper understanding, the healing of my family, physical healing for my husband and I, and financial relief. If you would like to join me as I go forward in this season of praying and fasting, or if you would like for me to explain a bit more regarding the two, please feel free to leave me a message or email me and I will be sure to respond.
God Bless U
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Today
Be encouraged today warriors! It's Tuesday, I know there is a long way to go in the week before the weekend, but ask God to open your eyes t o the fruit in the week. We all rush to the weekend, that's often over to soon. Make the most of your days, not just your weekends. God works all the time, His glory, beauty, and majesty is ever present. Stop, look at yourself, your surroundings , and find something you enjoy. Behold the beauty of His creation and move in purpose to be productive in that creation. We have what we say, we are what we think, we manifest what we believe. So believe today that this day is going to be a great day. Believe that this week, will be a great week. Remember God is on the Throne, so we're already winning!
Thursday, October 20, 2016
In the Paths of God
Good morning! I pray all is going well with you today and if it's not I pray God's grace and mercy upon you right now. (Agree with me in Jesus Name, Amen.) I was praying this morning and I want to share with you one of the last parts of my prayer. My words to God was "let me walk safely in your paths". Right then and there I received a revelation that God has a path He has set out just for us. we all know that we have individual walks, but did you ever think God has some avenues He has set up just for us to walk down. For instance, we may be believing God for the better job. But what if you get the job offer and God tells you to stay where you are? It seems you should take the "better job", but what if God is saying He has a work for you to do right where you are and the real "better: is coming later! Or perhaps you think you should do a certain thing, but God nudges you in a different direction. Because He knows what's best for us, and how our tomorrows will work out while we are still dealing with our yesterdays, we have to trust Him and the paths He has for us. Your path is not mine, and mine isn't yours. We may cross each other's paths from time to time, they may even run parallel for a season or even a lifetime, but these paths are just for you and the Father. The bible has much to say about our paths. One scripture says,
"Watch the path of your feet And all your ways will be established." Proverbs 4:26
another says,
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path" Psalms 119:105
There are many roads that lead to a lot of places, but the safest and most prosperous one is the one God Himself puts you on. I encourage all of you to stop and say a quick prayer right now, and simply ask God to direct you in HIS paths.
"Watch the path of your feet And all your ways will be established." Proverbs 4:26
another says,
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path" Psalms 119:105
There are many roads that lead to a lot of places, but the safest and most prosperous one is the one God Himself puts you on. I encourage all of you to stop and say a quick prayer right now, and simply ask God to direct you in HIS paths.
God Bless U
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Stay Planted
Stay planted warriors, God will take care of EVERYTHING, just stay close to HIM!
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
Wise Words from CS Lewis
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| Don't ask God to remove the hard parts, they are for your making. Ask God to help you through them, to mold you along the way, and to reveal His heart in the process. -Christina |
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