Discovery Monday

As many of you have read in my previous post, this has been a very interesting time in my life. the you, you are afraid to show people. People will never know how smart and wonderful you are until you come  out of that stuffy shell.  Discover what makes you happy, excited, and fulfilled!! You won't regret it I'm sure!!!!     Today is Discovery Monday!! 

I have been truly learning the unique weirdo that I am. I have learned how strong , resilient, and awesome I am. Yes, it has taken me some time, but every frustration and every hurt, and every night I've cried have been worth it!! God has shown me how gifted he has made me. I am grateful to God that he has shown me his love for me!! Today, I encourage you to Discover YOU!! Discover

In Times of Change!

Hello, Beautiful people!! I hope everyone is doing well.

These last couple of weeks have been Jam packed, and  so many things have transpired.

I never use to think that one could mature so quickly. Until it happen to me. These last couple of months has been an interesting time for me. It has been fill with so much revelation, healing , and character building. I have been plucked and pulled and redirected in the spirit so many times, in this time.  It has not all felt good. There are times when I've been rebuked by God, and times when I've  had to rebuke me. In this season I've had to step back from things, and people. No shade, no ill will, but it was just my instruction for this semester of  growth. See  Growth is uncomfortable ,  It requires you to  first  be  planted. When you've  been planted  you're in the dirt and you are alone and  not seen  , you are being watered and fed sunlight while germination begins . Which means you have to guard what you are allowing your spirit to be fed. See in times of growth your  spirit has to be nurtured. Spend more time with the Lord and in his word.  It may feel like this time last forever but before you know it, you will crack the shell and began to push through,  pass the level you are on, and pushing is hard . After you push past the dirt (that level) you began to sprout into a whole new level.  A new level of ; anointing, power, understanding, ministry, and relationship with God.

I encourage all  of you  Gods seeds (his children) in this time of change. It may be a difficult time for you , and you may not understand everything that God  is taking you through but continue to push through. There is Purpose for each trial, lost person, everynight you cried, Everytime you wanted to give. There is PURPOSE. Trust his process!!  You know he didn’t bring you this far to let you die! You are becoming better. You are becoming that tree planted by the water , you will bring forth fruit in your season, and you will not be moved. You are his Seed, he planted you. HE shines on you because he is the Sun(Son), He waters you because he is the living water.  Be encouraged, Be encouraged!  Keep Going and Keep Growing.  God bless you 

Fasting is a Must!!

Fasting!

Hello Awesome People!!

I must share this lesson I received yesterday. I and 2 others were talking with my pastor yesterday, and he began to share some things with us. One thing that he said that stood out to me,  he was talking about  when Moses was standing before the burning bush.  Moses was told :

“put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.”

My pastor said that his shoes represented the flesh, and the flesh was between him and the glory. It dawned on me , That this is the very reason  it is so important for us to fast. Because when we fast it is moving our flesh out of the way. Our flesh is in the way of us and God's glory.  We can’t get as close to Gods glory as we desire until we remove flesh out of the equation. Please do not misunderstand me , I know we can't actually take off our flesh nor can we get away from the daily encounters in our lives. However, When we fast we are dethroning our flesh (Taking the shoes from off our feet) .  Allowing us to draw closer to God, allowing us to stand on holy ground because where the presence of the Lord is raining it, becomes holy ground.  The full scripture says

And he said, Draw not nigh hither put off thy shoes from off thy feet, for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.” EXODUS 3:5

And he said, Draw not nigh hither,( Don’t come any closer) (But ) put off thy shoes from off thy feet, (Why)  for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.” ( and flesh is not welcome in his presence)EXODUS 3:5

The bible says that " That no flesh should glory in his presence."1 Corinthians 1:29) The flesh seeks its own glory and pleasing its self rather than God!Flesh represents  Sin, Disobedience, and unbelief  etc. It is not welcomed in the presence of God.   If we desire to get closer to God there will be times when we have to sacrifice some things to get closer to him.  We have to push ourselves too fast more and  dethrone this flesh, taking off the shoes on our feet so that we may stand on holy ground in the presence of GOD. Thank you!!

The Change-Up

Lately, my desires for certain things have made somewhat of a shift. My views and the ways I understand and perceive things have changed.  The way I operate is different now,and It's been a long time coming. In the past,  I have allowed my love for people around me to influence and pollute  me to a point where I was spiritually sick. I have lost great people, or they do not see me the same because of the poison I allowed in. I'm not blaming anyone but myself. However, I do encourage to be careful of the influences you allow around you.  Through all that I have been through, I'm still here, doing better than I ever thought I would even make it many to do. It took me letting some go, it took me to keep trying a million times. It took me to push past pain and illness, it took me to fight.  I had to change my thinking. My mind needed to be renewed. I had to change my atmosphere and many more things. I say,  If you are ever going to win in life there will be some things you have  to change also. Remember,  Change doesn’t always have to be bad , change can be good and sometimes just necessary.

           There comes a time in your life where every excuse and every hinderane that comes from inside of you , you have to over come.  Times that in spite of being tired, wanting to give up there is a push that you need to tap in to. See, we want change, but there is a lot of hard work that comes along  with change. Why? Because Change is an action word! And faith without works is dead.  Things not working , change up. Keep running in to the same wall, same people, and same problems its time to change your approach. Time to let some people go, its time to change the information you have, find some new information. Nothing happens by just sitting around waiting for change. Yes, We wait on God, But we wait while working. I am learning this and learning how to put action to my desires. I kicked out my excuses although they are valid, they do not help.  I encourage you to have a change up in your thoughts and actions to a direction of better, in a direction of greater. Let the Lord lead you and I’m sure you’ll reach your purpose. 

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The Desires of your Heart!!

This morning as I sat quietly, I realized that the Lord had answered yet again another prayer and desire of

mine.  I have always prayed for my father’s family. Growing up I wasn’t close with them. Not because it  wasn’t possible, but because everyone who had the power to make that happen, didn’t make an effort. I’m not salty or anything but it became a desire of mine to meet them. I had siblings, aunts, uncles, and a great grandmother that I never met. It made me wonder about the other side of me. I wanted to meet them . I ask the Lord to let me see my great gran before she passed away. I went to thanksgiving 2014 and met her and a few months later she passed away. Although that is sad he didn’t let her die before I met her. That thanksgiving I met 2 of my aunts and cousins and I was so grateful. I helped me to understand a part of me. Today, I am here with my oldest brother and it was a prayer of mine to meet all of my siblings that makes 7 out of 9. He is answering my prayers, he’s  a prayer answering GOD.

I told you all that to say God knows your heart desires, and he hears every prayer request you’ve made. Trust him to take care of it. If he doesn’t, it does not mean he can’t, it means, he’s protecting you, or he has something better.  Focus on being obedient to him and he will take care of your desires, dreams, and prayer request.  Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart Psalm 37:4. It doesn’t matter how long it may take, or how long you’ve been waiting. It doesn’t matter how he does it as long as he does it. Don’t be like Sarah,  get tired of waiting and trying to rush the process  then end up with an Ishmael, waiting on your Issac. Keep trusting, keep holding on, and keep waiting. I am a witness that he is a prayer answering God. God Bless, you be encouraged. 

Surround Yourself with Builders

In the times we live in there are so many people who are haters. Haters who try and tear down people for,

what they believe, what they have, who they are, and what they could be. They are the wolves in sheep’s clothing in our lives, they are the courtside watchers waiting for us to fail. When you discover who they are, get and stay away from them. Remember the demolition workers are necessary for the renovation of a house, but be careful who they are. Some only come for the purpose to tear down, and have no intention and don’t know how to build up. There are those who are used to tear down so that something better can be built in us. Because of the potential in that is within. Although hard to find these days, a person who can truly build you up without a destructive motive is a God send. They are gifted people with vision and an ear to hear. Builders help in your development, they repair and instruct, and construct.

Surround yourself with builders. Those who trying their best to be better in every way. Those who have a vision and everyone around them is handling their business. Do not only surround yourself with builders be a builder. Be a blessing, not a burden. Be someone who gives and not always taking. Be that person who encourages, uplifts, pouring into the lives of people. Find builders glean from the wealth of information they “have to offer”. They didn’t get where they are without gaining some wisdom along the way. Surround yourself with builders and learn from them. Yesterday I was sitting in the midst of builders, and it blessed me. Just to sit and listen to the wisdom and experience, helped me in so many ways, and it open up my eyes. They have been a part of my development, I love that

The Making of a Master Piece

Do you every wish you could already be what the Lord desires you to be? Like, skipping the

whole making process, the trials and tribulations. I have.  I sometimes think to myself, “Can I skip forward to the times where I’m in ministry, where I am finish with school, and now running my business. But I’ve learn that I have to go through the making process. The making process the times you are on the potter’s wheel and they are the most important times. God works out of us those things that shouldn’t be, and works in us the tools, the things we need to be equipped with for our journeys with him. It is the times where you are learning to trust him and his plan.  See the problem, many of us want off the wheel too soon. Especially, when we feel the pressure and pain of the kneading, stretching and shaping. It is in the those ruff making moments that we stay in Gods face. We desire to be a finished product without the being made. I’ve learned that at all cost we must go through this process if we are going to be that master piece we desire and he desires us to be. We have to remember, God already see’s the finished work, but we have not made it there yet.    

Jeremiah 18 1-6

1 The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord, saying,

2 Arise, and go down to the potter's house, and there I will cause thee to hear my words.

3 Then I went down to the potter's house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels.

4 And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it.

5 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying,

6 O house of Israel, cannot I do with you as this potter? saith the Lord. Behold, as the clay is in the potter's hand, so are ye in mine hand, O house of Israel.

   There are those who think, why would God want them? They feel as if they’ve been so horrible that God wouldn’t forgive them. Those that feel they are just unwanted. Those that feel too damaged for restoration,  but I Tell you verse 4 says that the clay was marred  (damaged or rendered less perfect, less attractive, impaired or spoiled),  and it was where?  IN HIS HAND!!! You are not too far in sin where God can reach you.  You are not too damaged for God to take you and make something better, more beautiful.  Just look, he cleansed the leper, He used Rahab, and He forgave Saul and changed him into Paul. God’s is love and love is unlimited. We are not perfect, but being perfected.  You are on the Potter’s wheel being made in to Gods master beautiful master piece.  We are in the hand of the Master Potter, and it’s the best place to be. 

It will happen

Yesterday I posted about Thinking Big. Today I want to encourage

those who have already been thinking big, and waiting for things to take off.  Some have been thinking big, planning big, and working to make things happen and you feel like you’ve gotten nowhere or you haven’t had the results you desire. To you, I want to say Keep working, Keep networking, keeping researching, you will find what you need. Your time will come. Things don’t always happen when we wish it too, but it will happen.  I send encouragement to you , don’t give up on your dreams, goals, and business because no one else will work as hard as you for your dreams. The only failure will be if you stop trying. Never give up on yourself or your dreams.   Be encouraged you got this!!!  

Right Place Right Time!!

We have always heard the older generation say 
"They were in the wrong place, at the wrong

time," when  tragedy strikes. And it seems that it is happening a lot more frequent these days.  However, there  is a such thing as being in the Right Place at the Right time. I experienced it this morning. 
I hope this blesses you!

       I am a college student and I am also an entrepreneur . When you are an entrepreneur it cost a lot of your own  money and time. It takes a lot of resources and things you probably don't have.  It is up to you are the sole owner to provide these things. 70% small businesses fail in the  first 10 years of business, most in the very beginning stages.  One of the most important things when starting a business is the "Know How," and  that information can be money for a new business owner. Now back to college , I have taken a business class and because I was sick a lot and my blood pressure was out of control, I had to drop that class. I had to drop that class, so I am taking it again now. It is the 4th day of class and the information that I have receive has change my life today!! I had been struggling and my teacher just gave me the solution. was a month in to the other class and the information I got was standard and it wasn't even close to what I receive today. Had I remain healthy and  in the other class, I wouldn't be here getting what I truly need.

         See we don't understand when things happen to us or why we haven't been able to propel in the time we think we should. But,  if you actively trust and wait on  him, he will put you in the place you should be, to hear what you need to hear, at the time you need you should be, so that you can walk in to your  destiny. Sometimes we think God has forgotten about the dreams we are desperately trying to accomplish, so we sometimes loose faith. BUT!!!!!!  Wait upon the Lord, all things are working for your good. I tell you he will put you in the right place at the right time!!  Mind is Blown this morning!! Don't give up on God ! Trust the process!! Trust his time!! It's not to late!   

                                                                   Have a Great Day!!
                                                                               -AB

What's Your Anthem!!!

Have you ever had a song that is  apart of your routine in the morning that just gets you hype and motivated. The one everyone tired of hearing you play, and when it comes on every one looks at you. LOL!  Do you have something that you quote everyday or declarations you make?  These are the things that help make life just a tiny bit easier to get things done that you may not really want to do.   Its your anthem . An anthem is

 1. A rousing or uplifting song identified with a particular group, body, or cause.

 2:  A song or hymn of praise or gladness

 What is your Anthem? Something that encourages you. Something that gives you that extra boost! Something that you declare, something sing or speak. I  encourage you to find you anthem or make one.  In the times you feel low , play your song, say you declaration or scripture. I pray that it uplifts you! I am going to leave you with my anthem song and I pray it blesses you!! Have a great rest of the day!! 

Boss Up!!

 There comes a time in your life when you should not be so willing to live and be any kind of way. There comes a time when you desire better, and then you  become willing to pursue and work at it.  As I rose early this morning to get to my 7am class, it dawned up me that I'm not willing to stay in  the comfortable place that I was in for so long. I acknowledge that I have things on the inside that have to come out. I am actively doing my part and waiting on God to do his. I am moving in the right direction, Finally.  

I have found out  that a lot of people are afraid of success, whether they admit it or not. Or whether they know it or not.  Most are scared to see their true potential come to light. Many have great business ideas, but don't know where to start, or how to bring out what they envision on the inside.  Some lack confidence,  their confidence have been destroyed and they don't believe they can do it, or even have what it takes to do it  but the Devil is a lair.   Some lack nourishment, I say nourishment because some come from poverty minded homes. Where mom or dad didn't finish high school, or didn't go to college. Lived off of government assistance their whole life, and never encourage the children to do something with their lives. Never ever  made sure the kids did their homework or what ever they needed to do to succeed in life. Left them to themselves or the streets. They were not given the tools needed to do something better in life. I've been there and I am no longer that young person that allows my past, of what mommy didn't teach me  and daddy wasn't there. To hold me hostage or bound ,keeping me from reaching success. 

I  admit that it is easy to sit and do nothing while life passes you by. Each person has a different level of responsibility and hunger.  Everyone does not  have that go getter mentality. Not everyone has that drive that says , No, you are going to make something of your self, you will have ambitions and goals, and you will accomplish them. 
Now,  if all that describes you, then that is not an  excuse any longer. Get up out of that place of being comfortable with; no drive, no money, self- pity, having excuses, and wanting someone else to do it for you or give you everything. You can do all things, and you can speak it into existence.  Step out on faith that you can do it, you'll never know until you try.  Become that person you desire to be , the only one in your way is you! You can do this!You  can break free too. There is so much in you that can help somebody. You can do what ever you put your mind too.  Rise up do some research, take a class, Get a Job, make a job (Hello!!) and  keep trying to do something to make your life  better then what you were given. Boss up! and watch God work!!

Break the chains of your Past

In our lives, we experience things that try to hold on to us our whole life’s journey. Things

that hurt us , abuse, rape, abandonment, and Loss/ failure. The enemy will try to make us think that’s who we are. He will try to make us think that we are  our past and that we will never escape those things that hold or held us bound, But I'm am here to say that the devil is a liar. Those things we ever experienced  were made for us to overcome and help someone else through those situations. If you are holding on to past experiences, I encourage you to deal with it and let it go. There are great things to come for you and bigger battles for you to fight. All things work together for the good , I am a true witness of this, and this season of my life I am seeing Gods' hand and understanding why things have seem delayed, but there has been a purpose revealed around every corner this season,  and there are better things coming your way. Remember we are free by the power and the blood of Jesus  your past is gone and that day can never come back .  You are victorious and you made it through. I declare you are free in Jesus. Claim your freedom

Dear Lord,

I ask you to open up my eyes and understanding help me to see that your hand was in for my good. Today I declare I am free from those things that hold me back from being all that I was made to be. I declare that satan cannot control mymind make me revisting those past hurts brecause I am healed and free. Lord, I ask that you bless this day and have your way with it. I thank you for your blood that covers me, and I look forward to everything you have for me. Thank you for being a keeper, and thank you for being awesome to me.

                                                                       In Jesus Name. Amen 

It's Your Life!!

We all have those people in our lives who think, that we should be in a certain place at this time in our lives you telling them you’re not interested.  Constantly having to tell family and friends you took another route in life, made another career choice, or became an entrepreneur. We all have those who think they know what’s best for you, BUT I say “It’s your life,” and you have to live it for you. At the end of the day, those people dishing the suggestions usually will never take suggestions. These people are usually the ones that are not feeling fulfill or satisfied with where they are, at this time in their own lives. So they try to push on you what their desires are. Controlling people try to control other because they feel like they don’t have control over their own situation, so they try to find anything and anyone gullible, immature, or with a lack confidence they can easily maneuver. Please, Get away from those or put them in their place. You are a confident individual and not a carbon copy of someone else. You are an original honey and act like it. Those individuals who think we should follow the life schedule they made for us in their heads, and somehow their schedule is supposed to top the one we made for ourselves. If not, those parents who are continually hounding you to get married and have some grandchildren for them.  People who are always telling you what you should do, in spite of

It’s your life and it is up to you and God to make the decisions.  You have to make the choices in your life, because at the end of the day, you will be stuck with whatever the result are.  Don’t let anyone decide your life for you, because if it’s a bad choice, you will have to live with whatever comes next. It’s your life, make the best of it.  Be free and be yourself. Find what makes you happy and fulfilled. Let people go down whatever road they are trying to send you. Don’t care what others have to say about it either.    Please remember no matter what you people will always have something to say about it, SO WHAT!! Let people talk, as long as they don’t put their hands on you or yours, let them say what they want.  While their miserable and you have joy!!! Let them talk while you laugh all the way to the bank. Let them talk while you’re getting degrees or starting your business. Let them talk because that’s all they have. You only get one life and it disappears just as fast as vapor. Make the best of it, and make sure it’s the one you chose or God chose for you. A life without regrets, and wishing you had done something. Make the best of it and always remember, live it to its fullest. It’s Your Life!!!

                                                                                           -AB  

Even when it Hurts

There are times in our lives when we have to keep going no matter the obstacle we face. There are times when we have to continue to love those who have wronged us because it is the right things to do. Not saying that we have to continue to accept their treatment to us , but rather still love them afar and forgive them. There are times when our bodies get weak and our minds get weary, however, we don’t have the liberty and option to  take a break. There are times when we already feel like we are bending over backward, breaking our backs and the world is still asking for more.  When these times arise we have to continue pressing on even when it hurts, even when we feeling we might fail or fall. When it's painful to our bodies, and when it's painful to our hearts , we have to continue on because if we don’t who will?  I know it may seem as if the weight of the world is on your shoulders, and everyone is counting on you. But God must trust you enough  to get things done and trust you to do it to the best of your ability, that’s why he gives you a heavier load.

There  will be times when we feel like we have no more to give, and feel like we want to be left alone. We will be hurt, misused and taken advantage of. However,  we have to keep going , keep giving what has been placed inside of us. Do what we are equipped to do , it is a part of our making. It is who we are made to be. We can't deprive the world of the gifts we have to offer. It is said  a man's gifts will make room for him but it never has never said how much room it would be. It doesn’t say what the conditions will be when that room is made available.  I encourage you that whatever is hurting you  that you keep pressing  past the pain , it is only one pit stop to your destination. Keep working on your dreams and goals, keep working in the ministry God assigned for you to do. It will all make sense one day.  One day it will be all worth it.   You are victorious, even when it hurts!! God Bless!

                                                                                      -AB

Things Grow in our Valleys

Everyone is always looking for the mountain top experience or being on the mountain top in their lives. We believe that being on the mountain top is highest and happiest place you can be, and that may be true but it only lasts for a moment. Soon after being on the mountain top you began your descent into the valley. A valley is a low place, and no one wants to be in a valley place. The reason is we always associate the valley with things such as depression, loss, and other bad things that happen to us. Many believe that the valley is designed for the test and trials and that it is the dry places in our lives. However, I am here to tell you that the valley is a setup blessing that we perceive to be horrible. Most will get into the valley of life and shut down and get depressed. The valley is the place you should sow because there can be an abundance in the valley. Things can grow. When looking at a valley, valleys are mostly grassy places, and there are trees, you need 10-15 inches a year in the rain for grass to grow, and you need 15- 20 inches of rain for trees to grow. On top of that, most rivers and streams of water flow down into the valley.   Water, grass, and trees bring food and life to other things in the valleys. Which tells me that valleys are indeed not places of dryness but a place of growth.  It is our perception of it that makes us weep in our valley time, and that make us hope for another mountain peak, where hardly anything grows. Our valleys are meant for things to grow and bring life to things in our lives.

The valley is a place of good ground. Remember even though you are in the valley and may weep, it is a time of growth and restoration. It is a place of life and not death. It is a place of rest before the climb back up the mountain.  When we feel low, and in despair it is our pain that pushes our seeds in to the soil, and it is our tears that is the rain that water our seeds.  When we began to cry the rain starts, think about it watering our gifts, the ministry that we have been called to do, our businesses, and the seeds we have sown.  Get ready for things to grow because the lord is working on the fields of our souls.  We have to keep pushing through the valley. We have to remember to keep moving.  For our time in the valley lasts only for a moment. Then we are on our way climbing back up the mountain.  Be encouraged and always remember that those seed you planted with your pain, and the tears you use to water them, will continue to grow.  Everything in our life has purpose, but how we perceive things, can be a blessing or a curse. We can miss out on great opportunities of sowing because the way see and interpret our valleys. Let us change our perception of our life valleys. Use them as opportunities to plant and water and remember ,  Valleys are a blessing!! Be encourage, and stay strong. 

Things Happen!!!

This morning has caught me by surprise, and it has left me feeling a little down and upset. I’ve been working really hard for months so that I can get good grades in my classes which have not been easy at all. This morning I got the first one and it was the hardest out of

all my classes. She gave me a C, and I couldn’t have been more disappointed. I am grateful for not failing but still sad. It is devastating when you work hard and don’t see the results you are pushing for. Now I’m nervous to see what the other grades will be. As much as I want to curl up under my covers and cry, I’ve got to keep moving and have business to handle.  I have other things to accomplish.  I am going to keep my self-encouraged, and motivated to keep going. I am victorious and I am a success story.

Listen, Sometimes things don’t turn out the way we hope for, but that doesn’t give us permission or a right to give up and stop. It just means it time to breath, refocus, do more research, try harder, and most of all keep going. We all know the saying “when life hands you lemons, make lemonade,” which means to make the best of what you have been given. Use what you have been giving and make it better. I intend to go harder next semester, I will not allow this to be any kind of set back or any kind of defeat. I will make the best out of it. When things happen to you, keep pushing, and keep finding new ways to better yourself.  Your hard work will pay off. You are victorious, and you are a success story in the making. Remember that.  

YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

There are many of us trying to accomplish our dreams and goals. We are trying hard to make them a reality, and anyone who is really putting forth that effort knows it can and will be challenging and discouraging at times. There are times when you accomplish pieces of your goals and/or dream and then it seems like someone turns up the lever too hard. The closer you get the harder it becomes, but we have to keep pushing, reminding ourselves every day that we can do it. I say reminding ourselves because we will not always have the support we need. I have been in school for a while, and I’ve been trying to start a business.  At times, it can be discouraging sometimes it feeling like accomplishing success is miles away.  There are times where I have to get by myself and get down to business. It’s funny because when you really buckle down and handle your stuff, you will lose people. People will think your acting funny, or snobby.  However, as time goes you will see who is really for you, who’s toxic to your dreams and success. There are people that act like there for you, but as soon as you accomplish something the monster they are will really come out. 

Protect your vision, dreams and goals. Learn when to share and who to share with because there are undercover haters that will try to throw acid and smile in your face.  We will not always have someone wishing us the best, sitting in our corner encouraging us to keep going. Most of the time it is lonely and you have to encourage and motivate yourself.   I want to say to all those who is fighting to make something of yourself, trying to start a business, and finish school, YOU CAN DO THIS!!!  Keep trying , keep researching, keep finding different avenues and ideas. Don’t anyone tell you what you can’t do! Believe in yourself!! Trust the process!!  Trust God!! You Got this!! Keep going!!  YOU CAN DO THIS!!

A Sunday Prayer

Dear Lord,

First I start by saying thank you! Thank you for life, thank you for everything you provide for me, and most of all Lord thank you for be you. Lord we live in a society that says that you are not real, but I thank you for being real in my life. Lord through everything that I’ve been through, I thank you for keeping me from jumping over board. My heart is yours, mind is yours. I surrender them to you always. Lord, bless this day, help me to see you in every inch of my day. Jesus please open my eyes, to see those things that come against me and my relationship with you. You are omniscient, and nothing is hid from your sight. I ask today that nothing is hid from my sight. I pray, nothing hinders me from hearing you today. You are my king, my savior, you are awesome, and holy. Your n

ame is above every name and I bless you. I pray for an experience with you. I ask that you strengthen your people, your leaders, and all those who are struggling. I pray your keeping power on all those who read, and I pray that if they don’t have a relationship that you will show yourself real to them today. I pray no weapon formed against us shall prosper. I pray that you will help us stay in line with your will and not the will of others. I pray that you reveal the true intent of those around us.  I pray that we don’t miss the purpose from you that is chasing us. I pray that we don’t miss destiny moments.  Lords I pray that you are pleased with my life, and you help me along this journey. I pray that you bless every positive endeavor I have. Bless my family and friends, bless all those that I come in contact with lord. Today, I pray that you bless those who recite this prayer, I pray most of all that you bless this prayer.  In Jesus name, AMEN.

Know Your Worth!

Knowing your worth is one of the most important revelations in life. However, we live in a society where this is not instilled in us. It is very important to understand and have confidence in knowing we have worth. We must be able stand our ground and not waver when we our worth and integrity is challenged. Not just in intimate relationships, but work, business, and friendships. Knowing our worth determines so many thing such as, what you are willing to accept and put up with from others, and what you can and are willing to bring to the table. Also it is how you present yourself or what you are bringing to that table. There are many things that can hinder you from knowing your worth here are a few. 1.  Low Self Esteem, is the number one reason individuals don’t know and understand their worth. If you have low self-esteem you are walking that line of not believing your worth anything. 2. Staying in any relationship where people constantly tare, and put you down. 3. Staying in relationships where you are constantly being lied to, cheated on, manipulated or abused. If business, lack of promotion (if it’s definitely room to grow and you are doing an amazing job) or someone tries to insultingly negotiate your services or products like they aren’t worth anything. 4. Allowing family and/or friends to talk and treat you any way they please, and allowing them to continue humiliating, and degrading you. 5. When you allow people too constantly to put you, your character, and ideas down, it shows the lack of understanding of your worth.

        When someone knows their worth, they are not willing to accept any treatment. They have confidence and need no validation from others! When someone knows their worth they have integrity and carry themselves in a certain manner. You can’t just bring B.S and think they are going to just accept it. They will not let someone continue to step on them or cut them down. They know what they can bring to the table and will not be manipulated or talked out of what they know is theirs. When someone knows their, they will fall back and stop people in their tracks, when they are not being treated according how they know or believe they should. They carry themselves respectfully, and have no problem giving respect.  Knowing your worth is very important indeed. I am in that lesion right now, and I am learning to fall back and not just accept everything. It can be a long process, learning your worth. However, it one of the best lesson that you will carry throughout life. It is a lesson that everyone needs to learn.  The truth is if you don’t know it, you will never live up to your true potential, and you never get all that life has for you.  Thank you for reading!    

Life is but a Vapor

I often worry about the time we have left on this earth. In the times we live in today, it seems as if time has sped up.   It looks as if the end of the world is tomorrow, and today is almost over.  I wonder if I will ever accomplish my dreams and goals. Will I ever see marriage and have children; I wonder how much time my family members has left. It plagues my mind often. Although I am making progress toward the things I hope for, I still ask myself will I finish.  I am learning to appreciate each day, and to make the best of it. I am learning to choose wisely who and what I allow to take up the time I have. We can’t get time back so we have to make sure it’s taken up with the things that make us happy or the things we actually want to do. Why?  Because life will pass us by and we’ll look up and time will run out.  I know we as human beings think we have all the time we need, but the truth is tomorrow is not promised. 

Life is but a vapor, and vapor disappears in seconds. I encourage you to make the best of your day. Don’t dwell on petty mishaps. Don’t dwell on things you can do nothing about. Seize the day and take control of your happiness. Don’t spend time being a people pleaser or a yes man. Don’t spend your time doubting yourself or God.  I am learning to be unapologetically me, and I think everyone should.  Be the best you, you can be! Follow your dreams and purpose. The truth is we don’t know when it’s all over so you should live everyday as your last. I am fighting to get to this place, living like every day is my last. I am making the adjustments I need, so that I don’t waste time that I can’t get back. Finding the things I that love and doing that. Find what fulfills you. Get excited about life, command happiness, and protect your joy! Thank you for reading!! Bless you all love bugs!!