October 14, 2011

Right Now

Many people are waiting for their circumstances to change in order to be happy and enjoy their lives. All the time I hear things like, “As soon as I get out of this problem, I’ll be happy.” “As soon as I lose ten pounds…as soon as my business grows…as soon as my child straightens up…” No, if you don’t put your foot down and decide to be happy right now, there will always be something to keep you from being happy.

God never intended for us to put off our happiness. We have a choice to make each and every day. We have to set our minds in the right direction. That’s why David said, “This is the day the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it.” He was saying, “This is the day to be happy; not tomorrow, not when the weather clears up. Not next week, when I don’t have to work so hard. Not next month, when I make it through this difficult time.” No, choose to honor the Lord right now by choosing to enjoy your life. Get rid of the excuses and be happy in the now!

September 24, 2011

You So Funny

When was the last time you had a good laugh? While laughter may seem like the last thing on your mind and priority list, it’s something we should make a vital part of our day to day life.

God created the gift of laughter to benefit our lives in so many ways. When we’re discouraged, uptight, or stressed, a simple smile or laugh can change a mood instantly.  Not only does it relieve stress, rejuvenate us from the pressures of life and make us feel better, it is medically proven to release healing throughout our body.  Laughter also helps bring down the relational walls in our lives and helps us connect with others better.  Today take time to laugh.  God desires that we live a full life of joy.  Decide to be good natured and fun to be around.  Look for the humor in life.  Laugh today! It will change your life and those around you.  

August 13, 2011

Your Choice

Every day we have the choice to choose how we will live; in happiness and gladness or in discouragement and frustration.  Which do you choose? Your face will tell the tale.

If anyone has told you that; ‘life is fair, easy and a piece of cake,’ they were lying to you.  Life is full of twists, turns and obstacles.  We do get to choose though how we respond to these situations.  You can choose to be happiness and gladness or discouragement and frustration.  We can’t let the situation we are facing determine how we respond.  No matter what comes your way; respond with happiness and gladness.  I didn’t say to be glad or happy bad things happen, but we can still choose to be happy.  No one is responsible for making us happy and glad but us.  When we stop looking for others or material things to make us happy; then we will make huge strides to having an internal peace and joy that will lead to us being happy and glad despite life.  

February 28, 2011

Joined Together

02 28 11 Monday

We are now two months into 2011. I hope that it has been a great year so far for you.  There are some exciting things going on this year and I do want you to be a part of them.  You have so much to offer.

We have to get ourselves in position to both receive the great things this year has to offer and to give to others what we have to offer.  We all have issues that we have to face in order for us to be position.  There is no time like today to confront those issues and make the changes necessary in your life.  I believe with all my heart this is going to be the greatest year of your life.  However, we have to address our issues and make the changes for that to happen.  There may be addictions in your life that need to be broken. It could be mindsets that need to be changed.  What ever the case, make the decision today to face the giants in your life.  You are not alone in your struggle.  There are folk around you right now that are battling too.  They may have another fight, but we fight together.  Don’t be ashamed of your struggle.  Don’t let it overwhelm you either.  Together we stand; because if we are divided we will fall.

February 27, 2011

Do You Hear It

02 27 11 Sunday

Listen; do you hear that? Listen again, I know you can hear it.  It is the voice of folk crying out. There are people crying out for help, for understanding, for hope, for love, for someone to just listen to them.  Do you hear it now?

I often talk about folk hurting and that we should be there for others.  This has really been ringing in my ears for several days now.  I struggled for several days in a mental battle, that finally did break.  Then there was this; people calling out for help.  Not necessarily in an audible voice but from their heart; their spirit.  When we take time to really listen it can be over whelming.  We all know what it feels like to hurt. Some to the point that they feel like it is a way of life.  Some don’t think they will ever have a day when they aren’t hurting mentally, spiritually, and even physically.  The mental pain that we feel can be the worse.  There seems to be no relief in sight for some.  All their crying out does not seem to get them get them any better.  I don’t have any special words or power to make anyone feel better.  I know what is like to be the one crying out for help; I think we all do. There is hope for you.  Your crying out has been heard; you are not alone, not by yourself.  I have said before that I pray for my partners everyday. You are being prayed for, I stand with you. Get that hope alive and never give up.

February 24, 2011

Line in the Sand

02 24 11 Thursday

Today I take a stand against all the mental attacks. I have had enough, not just for my sake, but for those of you that have been under mental attack too.  I have made my stand, a line in the sand.

There comes a time when we have to say; ‘enough is enough,’ and not take it any longer. The enemy of our mind is a bully, but we are stronger.  Together we will stand strong.  What he does is get us all in our own little situation; isolated from everyone else.  Gets us to thinking that nobody else ever goes through this, nobody feels the way you do, and so on.  That’s a lie! We are together in this destiny walk and we won’t leave anyone behind.  You are not alone and you don’t have to fight your battles alone. We won’t be isolated and abandoned.  You are not by yourself. I totally understand what it’s like to have stuff fill your mind that is trying to defeat you. I know how hard it can be to get it out.  So I stand with you today and everyday. Today we win!! Together we win!!

February 22, 2011

Hangin' in There or Standing Strong

02 22 11 Tuesday

When was the last time you said or heard; “I can’t live like this another day,” “I can’t go on like this,” “When is my life going to get better,” or something like that? We all have been in this place at some time.

There are many folk right there, right now.  If you aren’t then be an encourager to those around you who are. If you are right in the middle of this place right now, be encouraged.  You are not alone and I don’t just mean there are others hurting with you, but there are folk standing with you to help.  There is a voice of encouragement of hope calling out to you.  Lift your head and your heart to the voice of love, compassion, understanding, hope, and encouragement.  You don’t have to stay in this place. Today can be your day to come out.  When, when, when can be today! The choice is ours; we can hang in there or we can stand.  Standing strong is so much better than just managing to hang on.  We will stand together, you are being offered a hand up today! Let’s do this!

February 19, 2011

Love Makes the World Go Round

02 19 11 Saturday

Elvis used to sing, “Welcome to my world, the door is always open…”  I have folk tell me quite a bit that I am very open, transparent, and honest about my life, my issues, my struggles.

The funny thing about that is; I used to be the most closed off and private person you would ever meet.  What changed the way I am? Taking out the mistrust of others, fear of others, and low self esteem of myself.  Then replacing that with trust, mercy, grace, acceptance and most of all love for folk.  If I can allow this to take place in my life there is no doubt that you can too.  It is a heart and a mind issue.  When we allow our heart to be filled with love for self and for others, then the mind will follow.  It is a transition.  The heart will transform quickly, but the mind is a process.  It is a process that takes place everyday.  We have to renew our mind daily, which really means, everyday.  There is nothing like having your mind free from all the mess and junk the world puts in it.  I know I felt like I had seaweed all tangled up in my head, but that is all gone.  The love of God will set your mind free from bondage.  Choose love today! Make the decision to let love by the guide of your mind and heart.  Love does make the world go round!

February 18, 2011

Doing the Right Thing

02 18 11 Friday

There is something to be said about restoring and reconciling relationships.  This is a great day to renew a broken and destroyed friendship.  Take the path less traveled today.

We all have relationships or friendships that have been hurt during our lifetime.  I know I have messed up many of my friendships.  There are some that I really believe in time will be restored. I am doing my best to try to make things right.  We need to take the time to make an effort to rebuild the relationships in our life.  You may have to apologize or just let the other person go off on us.  Take the side of humility and do what the right thing.  I know in my mind that all the relationships I have broken will not be reconciled, but in my heart I don’t know that yet.  I will still do what is right and try to make it right.  When we realize that nothing is as important as people and people make friendships; then we will see the importance of reconciliation.  Forgiveness, humility, grace, mercy all wrapped up in love will allow it to happen.  Without those qualities we will just go through life continuing to leave a wake of destruction behind us.  Go the extra mile again today and restore a broken friendship.  In the end, you both will be glad you did.

February 15, 2011

All the Time

02 15 11 Tuesday

The depth of our love will determine the height of our destiny.  Without living a lifestyle of love we won’t be able to walk out our destiny.  Love is the determining factor.

Since this is the month of Valentine’s we are hearing love more often.  However, we should hear it year round.  Let’s start putting love as the determining factor in all our decisions.  When we want to hold a grudge, judge someone, criticize others, talk bad about someone; ask what would love do in that situation.  Love will be the deciding factor in the life of a person who is living their destiny.  There is no time for unforgiveness.  They don’t plan revenge tactics.  There is no place in the heart for when you were done wrong by someone.  Love is the answer.  No more jumping to conclusions about folk without knowing the truth of the matter.  When it doesn’t matter how others treat us, but how we treat them; then we are walking in love.  Love will decide whether we live our destiny or not.