November 10, 2010

Clean up, clean up; everybody clean up

11 10 10 Wednesday

“Clean up, clean up; everybody clean up,” is a phrase on a popular cartoon.  There is a lot of truth to that phrase.  Cleaning up our mind and heart is just as important as cleaning our rooms.

Staying with the forgiveness theme; by cleaning up I mean forgiving others.  We have to cleanse our heart and mind of unforgiveness if we ever intend on living our destiny. I know there are of you that have had horrible and terrible things happen to you, but forgiveness is essential to your recovery.  We have to let that bitterness and anger out of our mind and heart.  If we hold on to it, that incident just keeps happening over and over again.  By forgiving we are not condoning or saying it’s ok that they did or said whatever it was, but we are releasing it from our mind and heart.  Let go of that hurt and pain, it is not doing anything to them, but it will continue to torment you if you hold on to it.  Unforgiveness is poison, a toxin that the enemy will use to wear us down.  It time for our healing to take place, for our freedom to come and for us to walk clean in our destiny.  Today is your greatest day! Begin to forgive and experience to freshness of life and the fulfilling of your destiny.

November 9, 2010

The Root of the Matter

11 09 10 Tuesday

My granddad used to tell me all the time; “To kill a weed you gotta pull it out by the root then throw it where it can’t take root again and grow.”  I have learned quite a bit from that gardening tip.

I am seeing more and more that when we have a root in us that it can manifest outwardly in many different ways.  The way we act on the outside may not be the exact same as the root.  The root may be one thing but we act out in a different way. This is a way that the root issue can disguise itself and remain hidden for years.  I see folk that are so anger, so resentful, full of rage, but the root may be something that hurt them deeply.  Don’t judge a root by the fruit.  Take a closer look at why you act the way you do, what do you respond to certain things the way you do and so on.  Chances are if you look close enough you will find that root.  When you do, pull it out by the root and get rid of it forever.  Destroy the root and the fruit will die.  Don’t let something that happened to you years ago or a few minutes ago to destroy your life from the inside out.  Take the root out today!

November 8, 2010

Good Times

11 08 10 Monday

I tend to talk to about folk going through tough times.  I know we all do, but we have to know also that there is hope and good times in life too.

Saturday night we had a birthday party for my mom and several other friends that have November birthdays.  One thing several of the November birthday folk had in common is they are cancer survivors.  It was a fun and emotional evening.  I say that to say these and many other folk have gone through life altering situations.  Another thing these folk had in common was their attitude. They had a positive, strong, good, attitude.  The fact that tough times will come is a given, but know that joy is coming in the morning.  God’s mercies are new each day.  Never lose hope or give up.  I understand there are times when it seems like there is no end in sight and that we are going under for the very last time.  All I can say about that is, ‘but God.”  Don’t count out the peace speaking, water walking, the Creator of all when you are in a bad spot.  Be encouraged, your greatest days are yet ahead!

November 7, 2010

Take a Stand

11 07 10 Sunday

It’s time to put away our excuses and make a stand.  It’s time to we stop complaining and do what needs to be done in our lives.  We are where we are right now because of the decisions and choices we have made in our life.

I know that many of you have been done wrong in life, but there comes a time when we have to say enough is enough.  So many times we start making excuses or complaining about where we are in life.  We are where we are.  It is what it is.  However, if we are going to make it better, if we are going to make a difference then we have to take responsibility for doing so.  No matter what has happened to us we can overcome it.  It may take some help; then get some help, there is no shame in help.  The main thing is we have to take the steps to recovery and do what it takes. No more whining, no more complaining, no more excuses.  It’s time we do what needs to be done. Turn your life around today. Take responsibility for your destiny today!

November 6, 2010

Bench Press

11 06 10 Saturday

I don’t believe that God is in heaven looking for ways to bust our heads.  I do believe though that He allows us to go through struggles to make us stronger.  All depends on your view of God I suppose.

I look at it in some ways like when you are in the gym and you are bench pressing or watching someone bench press; maybe heard of the bench press.  When someone is bench pressing they often times will have a spotter. This person will stand behind you and help you if needed during the exercise.  The weight you are attempting to lift may be more than you can handle, but knowing that you have a spotter you will go through the exercise.  When it looks like you can’t lift anymore; the spotter will encourage you and at the same time will have their hands on the bar with you.  Just hearing their words and seeing their hands on the bar with yours will enable you to push the weight you really didn’t think you could push.  I am not relegating God to the role of a spotter, but I think you get the picture.  Know that the struggles and tough times we go through are to make us stronger.  His hands are on the bar and when we can’t move the weight; rather than it crushing us, He takes it off of us.  This may be really basic and simple but I tend to think that way I guess.  So let’s hit the gym of life and gets those muscles developed.

November 5, 2010

Piece or Peace of Mind

11 05 10 Friday

There is a proverb that says; as iron sharpens iron so a friend sharpens another.  I don’t know if you have seen someone sharpen iron but it is a violent thing; sparks flying, grinding noises, not a peaceful scene.

We are told in church and in the Bible to tell the truth, but do it in love.  We are told in the world to; just give them a piece of your mind.  These two just don’t go together.  When sparks are flying and you are being disciplined by a friend it’s hard to think, “Oh wow! They really must love me.”  There is an art to getting your point across but at the same time showing friendship.  There is a fine line that we don’t need to cross here.  I rather give someone a peace of mind rather than a piece of my mind.  Plus I don’t have enough mind left to give someone a piece of it; HA! So wrap your words, actions, responses to those around you in love, forgiveness, restoration, hope, peace, and kindness.  Remember how it feels to be on the receiving in of those exact same words.  Be kind to someone today.  Sharpen them, but when it’s done; they should feel more love and forgiveness than punished.

I want to wish my mom a very Happy Birthday today!! Like fine wine she keeps getting better and sweeter….

November 4, 2010

Fit Together

11 04 10 Thursday

When we begin to use the gift that God has planted inside us we will fit together like a puzzle.  Right now it’s hard to see what the puzzle will be, because we are not interlocked together just yet.

It is impossible to fit together if we don’t have relationship with one another.  We all have been hurt by someone and have those walls of protection against being hurt again.  However, those same walls can prevent us from establishing some of the most awesome relationships we will ever have.  I am not naive enough to think that everyone will get along with everyone else, but I do know we can do better than we are currently doing in this area.  I know I have to work on my relationship skills.  In order to use the gift that God has planted inside of me; I have to tear down some more walls and establish some healthy boundaries.  When we humble ourselves and realize that the world isn’t all about us, but about each other, then we can fit together.  When reconciliation and restoration takes place in our lives; then we can fit together.  When relationships become first in our lives; then we can fit together.  Don’t lose hope in those around you or in yourself.  We will come together and fulfill our destiny.

November 3, 2010

Fully Loaded

11 03 10 Wednesday

I would like to speak a blessing to you today. Again our once a week thing. I hope you will allow me to speak into your life.  I truly do desire for you to reach your highest potential. I desire to see you restored, reconciled, full of hope, and destiny.

You may not realize it but you are fully loaded.  You have a special and unique gift inside of you right now.  I speak to the gift in you.  I believe you will develop that gift and work that gift.  Never let anyone tell you that you aren’t good enough.  You are good enough.  You are just the right height, skin color, the right sex, the right age.  God will see you through any and all difficulties that come your way.  Your way is toward your destiny.  Please don’t let anyone talk you out of your destiny. Please don’t let anyone talk you out of your destiny.  Let me speak encouragement into you.  You are an awesome creation.  You have what it takes.  You are full of destiny.

November 1, 2010

You’re More Than…

I am here to tell you today that you are more than enough. You are smart enough, talented enough, strong enough, and the list goes on and on. You’re here for a reason.  God has a distinct and unique plan for your life. No one can do what you have been created to do as good as you. If you don’t follow the plan for your destiny then someone else will have to step in and do it. However, no matter how good they are it won’t be done as good.  Take time today to look at your life and make the adjustments necessary to fulfill your purpose.  You aren’t alone in this. Others around you and myself included are here with you.

Remember that you are more than…