November 2, 2021

Let It All Hang Out

How do you recognize a person that is hurting on the inside? How do you know if the person sitting next to you right now is going through a really tough situation? Chances are if you around folk today that most of them are hurting in some way.  There is a chance, too, that it could be you.

It can be hard sometimes to know if someone is going through a valley type situation because we hide it so well.  We don’t want other to know that we don’t have it all together.  We try to keep it a secret and make others think that we are tough.  If we tell someone about our hurts, disappointments and fears then they may think less of us.  Trust me, when we tell them is not when they find out about it.  Most times those that know us already know when we are hurting and they too know fears.  Truthfully though, does it really matter if they didn’t know? What if we were to open ourselves up and expose our inner most parts? Is getting all the mess out worse than dealing with them and living with them every day? For me I thought it was better to keep it all in, but I have realized that it is much better to get it out.  It is true that you have to be careful who you open up to, but find that person. Talk to your spouse, your parents, a teacher, a coach, a pastor. Find that one person you can talk to and be safe.

November 14, 2011

Numbness

I see the numbness in people’s faces, only to be out done with the pain they are feeling.  I see the confusion, the frustration, the doubt, the hurt, the fear in their face and body language.  

We try to look like we got it all together. We smile and say all the right things.  Are you thinking that I am talking about you? Well, I am; only if I am.  Take courage today that your situation is only going to last as long as you let it.  Make today the today you come out of that place.  You have a wonderful destiny ahead of you; so we have to stand up, head up, and face our situation knowing you are coming out.  You have what it takes to come through your situation like a champion.  Allow the truth to be known; you are valuable, useful, worthwhile and needed.  You do have the goods.  You do have what is needed inside you right now to walk out your destiny.  Don’t let the mess you have to go through in your life stop you today.  Get your game on today!

November 2, 2011

All Broke Up

I used to think that I could inspire others by my having it all together & all that. Now I know that my inspiring/motivating others will come from my brokeness, restoration, and reconciliation. I am proof God does restore one to their destiny and purpose.

Everybody likes to hear about people who are successful. However, everybody loves to hear about a person’s failures and how they overcome them.  When I realized that that my failures and mistakes didn’t disqualify me from inspiring others, but it qualified me.  The same is for you too.  Your past does not negate you from reaching your destiny.  We all have made mistakes and have things in our past that we wish weren’t there.  Well, they are always going to be there.  It is the overcoming our past and using it to push us up and forward that counts.  If your past is not pushing you up and forward, but holding you down and back, then you have to make peace with your past.  If there are areas of your past that are still haunting you, then today is your day to confront and make peace with it.  Take the negative power away from your past.  Make the negative a positive.  Today is your greatest day and tomorrow looks even better.  

October 10, 2011

Been There

I want to encourage people, offer hope, love, purpose to those that are hurting. I have been discouraged, without hope, love or purpose.

I have been in a place in life where I had no hope, I was hurting, feeling unloved and with no purpose for my life.  I don’t ever want to go to that place again and I don’t want you there either.  If you realize today that you are there, then good news is here; you don’t have to stay another day.  You can get up and get out today.    For most of us it is simply changing our mindset; our perspective.  In some cases it does mean a physical move, but even in that case there will be a change of mindset and perspective.  Today is your day for a change. Be encouraged right now! You are loved, you have hope, and a very specific purpose and destiny.  Don’t go another minute believing that you are not wanted or needed.  You do have a destiny!

October 6, 2011

Story Time

We all have a story to tell. No one wants to be left out, abandoned, unwanted or unappreciated. Take the time today to listen to someone’s story. Show them the love, the appreciation, and the love that we all desire.

The more I am involved in writing this blog, book projects, and other stuff, the more I see that it is a fact; we all have a story to tell.  Many people’s story is full about hurt, disappointment, failure, and pain.  That’s where we can offer the healing, hope, forgiveness, and love to those who’s story is not happy for now.  Take time to show those around you today that they are accepted, appreciated, and care about.  Also, know that your dreams do count, your gift does count, your life does count.  You are very much loved and appreciated today; right now!

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 23, 2011

In the Trenches

02 23 11 Wednesday

I am one of those that can hear 99 good things, but the 1 negative or just no response is the one that stays with me.  I know that may sound crazy, but that’s me.

It may be just me, but I still battle some insecurities.  Mainly a rejection or disapproval mindset.  It’s no where near what it used to be, but at times it can jump on me and stay there.  I mentioned the other day about mental battles, we are entering day 3 of this current struggle.  From the outside looking in; I see no reason that I should be in a mental battle.  From the inside looking out; all I can see is the mental attack going on in my mind.  I really hope you don’t have these types of days, but if you do, I completely understand where you are.  The truth of the matter is; I am not rejected, but I am accepted, I am not disapproved, but I am approved.  I know most of it comes because I know my destiny is to encourage others. Since that goes against the grain and our enemy hates that; he is going to attack us.  To combat the attack; I want to encourage you to be strong in your mind.  I am telling you that you are an awesome person.  I see the gifting in you and the talent in you.  You have an incredible destiny and purpose for your life.  I approve of you and accept you just as you are right now, because I know what lies ahead for you.  What lies ahead? Greatness, awesomeness, and wonderful things.  A life full of peace, hope, joy, purpose and love.  I give you a standing ovation. I am so excited and expectant about what is going to take place in your life.  Your best day is yet to come. I believe in you and your destiny.

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!