Monthly Archives: February 2011
February 8, 2011
Time to Get Back Up
02 08 11 Tuesday
“It’s time to get back up,” was something my pastor said Sunday. I agree totally with this statement. Let’s add just a little to it.
“It’s time to get back up and help someone else up too.” If you are down and out, it’s time to get back up today. If life has been knocking you down, stomping on you, jumping up and down on you, putting you in the chicken wing; then it’s time to get back up. Today is your day to get back up and while you’re at it; help someone else up too. There is strength in partnership; especially when we are getting back up. Those that want to stay down are not good partners. The primary thing today though is while getting back up; look around at others that have been knocked down and help them back on their feet. There is nothing that can keep you down unless you allow it too. It’s not what happens to us, but what happens in us that makes the difference. Today is your day to get back up and help someone in the process.
February 7, 2011
The Blessing
02 07 11 Monday
Wherever we go we are blessed. Wherever we go we walk in the favor of God. This is my prayer for you today and forever. God does want the best for us. Do we really believe and expect it?
The blessing was and still is a very important thing. We have attempted to water it down to just something we say when we eat or somebody sneezes. The blessing is much more than a clique. The blessing is more than a money issue too. The blessing is whatever you need it to be at this very moment. The blessing can be a hug, a smile, a note, or a check for a thousand dollars. The blessing comes in many different forms. I have prayed this for me and my family; that everywhere we go the blessing goes before us, with us, and follows us. My desire is for you to be blessed by my writing. I want to see folk healed in every way through my writing. In order for that to happen, I know that I have to walking in the blessing. I know that I have to be writing what the Holy Spirit instructs me to write. I don’t always get it right; I know I miss it sometimes, but my heart is right and good. So, be blessed today and everyday. Walk in the blessings of God. Remember, Jesus does love us and does want the best for us.
February 6, 2011
Mercy and Forgivness
02 06 11 Sunday
When we take time to evaluate where we have come from in our life; it is important to do so from a merciful and forgiving mindset. Having mercy and forgiving ourselves is a major step toward a healthy life.
I have many regrets about my past, but I have been able to forgive myself for the mistakes and wrong choices I have made. You may find it easy to forgive yourself, but I seemed to have difficulty with it for a long time. I would bring up past issues and let them beat me down time and time again. It wasn’t until I was able to forgive myself and take the power from them that I was able to life a healthy, destiny minded life. We should learn from our past, but we shouldn’t allow it to hold us down. Make the decision today to not allow your past to hold you hostage any longer. Even when someone else brings it up to you, don’t let it stick. Like the saying goes, “Water off a ducks back.” That is how we have to be when it comes to memories that have haunted us and harmed us. Take the power away from the hurtful past. Learn from the stuff you have been through and then don’t go back there again. Also, don’t make the same mistakes repeatedly. Looking back can be productive when we look back with the proper mindset.
February 5, 2011
Reflection of Hope
02 05 11 Saturday
From time to time it’s good to take step back and see where you have come from, where you are and where you are heading. First, we look at where we come from. That can be a loaded question for some of us.
I took such a look back in my life not long ago. I focused mainly on the past couple of years. I was not happy with what I saw, but nevertheless it was there. Many of you don’t know a lot about my past. As this blog grows that number grows even larger. The one word that really sums up my past and especially the past few years would be selfishness. I was one of the most selfish people you would ever meet. That selfishness would manifest itself in many different ways. I had a very addictive personality or spirit alive and well inside me. The selfishness I had fed on the addictive nature I had during that time. That addictive spirit did everything it could to destroy me, my family and everyone else in my life. It came mighty close to succeeding too. I was 36 hours away from divorce at one point. However, there was one thing I held on to; that was hope. I knew there was hope for me, my family and my destiny. God has worked a miracle in my life during the past two years. I can honestly saw that I am not the same person I was then. I still have changes to make and will never stop growing. I hope this has given you some hope of your own. There is hope for you too. No matter what your past, your right now and your future holds; there is hope. Hope will keep you alive when nothing else or no one else is there. Hope will keep you company when everyone has left you. Hope is a wonderful companion now as is was then. Never give up! Hope is in your corner
February 4, 2011
Renewing the Mind
02 04 11 Friday
We are where we are because of decisions we have made. The more I walk in destiny, study destiny and live destiny; the more I understand the mental aspect of our well being. The mind is a vital piece of the whole puzzle.
I know a lot of folk that have talked and believed themselves sick, bankrupt, divorced, and even to death. The mind is a central key to our whole life. True, we do have to have our spiritual life in order, but the Bible says we have to renew the mind daily. Daily means daily, everyday. When we start letting our mind go unattended it will turn on us; that is human nature. The enemy will attack our mind before anything else. The battle for mind is very strong. Not talking about IQ, common sense, or anything like that. I am talking about having your mind renewed to the truth, not facts, but the truth. The truth as we know will set us free. Freedom comes from having a mind renewed daily in the truth. Get your mind right is a huge key. Renew your mind in truth. A renewed mind will be strong and will withstand all the attacks that come against it. It is warfare of the mind and mental toughness is essential. Find the truth today! Look to the Word of God! The Bible is the ultimate truth. Renewing our mind is a major step to living our destiny.
February 3, 2011
It's Time to Take a Stand
02 03 11 Thursday
There comes a time in our live when we have to make a stand. We have to make a stand for what is right. Today it’s time to take our stand.
We have to make our stand against average, against giving up, against status quo. It is time that we stand for destiny, for purpose, for identity. We have to make a stand that we will not stay the same. We are going to grow. We are going to be exactly what we were created to be. As we walk the path of our destiny, we will see those that gave up and settled for average or worse. We will see those that decided it was too hard and gave up. Never give up, don’t ever give up. No matter what the situations you face; keep on moving. It is not time to set down, but it is time to make our stand. It is time to do what we have been created to do. Life is too short and too long to live our lives in regret of what could have been. There is greatness inside of you. It is time to expose that greatness. It will be manifested differently in each of us, but today is your day. Be confident in who you are and your destiny. God has a plan for your life. It is time to stand and take your place in life. You are valuable, you do count, you have a purpose. No more fear. Today is going to be your greatest day and tomorrow looks even better. You can do it! I believe in you and am pulling for you!
February 2, 2011
Pain of Change
02 02 11 Wednesday
A lot of the ideas that I get for writing actually come from you guys. One of the best sources is Facebook status. You can learn a lot about someone from their status. Change is a common topic.
We often talk about needing or wanting to change things in our life, but for the most part very few ever make those changes. I am no different than you when it comes to my dislike of change. However, I have made change a regular part of my life. It is not enough to want to change or even to be willing to change. We must make the change or better yet, be the change. We want our lives to be better, but what are we doing differently to see those positive changes. We can get so comfortable in our mess that we don’t see any way out. We will only change when the pain of staying where we are is worse than the pain of change. This is one of the major reasons that I have put together the Roadmap to Your Destiny program. To help you and me with making changes to enable us to live a better, more productive, less stressful life. A life full of purpose will only happen if we make changes. Make change a regular activity in your life. One thing that never changes is that we make changes in our life. Together we can achieve our destiny. Let’s work together today!
February 1, 2011
Change is a Coming
02 01 11 Tuesday
I think for the most part we all dislike change. Especially when it is in an area that we have been doing the same thing in for a long time. However, without change in our life we will never grow and live our destiny.
When we attempt to make a change in our life; we often make the mistake of trying to do too much at one time. Like going to the gym for the first time; lifting a bunch of weights and cardio stuff. The next day we can’t move and we quit. When making a change in our life, we must start with something we can handle and go at it strategically. Small changes add up and compound over time. Find something today that you need to change. Get the bad out and replace it with something good. Get an accountability partner to help you stick with the change. You will be amazed at the huge results tomorrow by making a small change today. I am right along side you in this as I have made some changes in my life starting last month. I look forward to hearing your changes and your results. You can do this, I believe in you and your destiny!