November 21, 2010

Hold Up

11 21 10 Sunday

Are you planning to throw in the towel? Are you figuring an escape plan? Are you looking at filing for bankruptcy or divorce? Just take a second before you go any farther in those plans.

There are times in our life when we just don’t know what to do, where to turn or who to trust.  It may look like the only thing to do is give up.  Before you give up though give it one more try.  Get up one more time.  Go one more mile, one more time.  I believe that relationship will be reconciled.  Your finances restored.  Your family will come around.  Take a good look at your life from a different perspective.  If you life is not in danger then don’t give in or give up.  I know God is more than able.  You may not even believe in God, but I know He believes in you.  You can trust Him with your life and all the situations in your life.  Your mind can be free of torment. Your body released from pain.  You will be able to forgive, love and trust again. Today is your day for a miracle.  Just give it time, one more day.  Don’t let the enemy win in your life.

November 19, 2010

Let Go and Move On

11 19 10 Friday

We are nearing the end of 2010.  It is time we let go of some stuff we brought into the year.  Let’s not take any mess into 2011.  Let go of the stuff in your life that is holding you down.

That memory that has been haunting you and keeping you down for so long; its got to go.  That person that hurt you; forgive them and let it go.  That place in your mind that has been keeping you from living your destiny; time to get rid of it.  Rather than dwelling and living in the negative, hurtful and harmful; it is time for restoration, forgiveness, reconciliation and hope for 2011.  Start letting go of the stuff that is hurting you.  It is time to let go and start living our destiny.  Love and forgive everyone in your life.  Live your destiny today; don’t wait.

November 18, 2010

Turn Your Life Around

11 18 10 Thursday

You have probably been told that you are special, you are unique, you are awesome.  Whether or not you believe that does not make it true or not true.  The fact that you are alive on this planet makes it so.  God don’t create junk.

Just because that person walked out on you or someone told you that you are worthless does not make you a useless person.  You do have value and worth.  You have a place, a purpose, a destiny, a reason for being here.  I dare say that your mission in life is much larger than you even think or believe.  Our mistakes and mess ups don’t take away from what we were put here to do.  Today is the day to start turning things around in our lives.  Make things right with those in our family, at work, at school, at home.  Do your part and God will certainly do His part.  Life does not have to be boring, mundane or so stressful that you can’t sleep.  Start living your destiny today.  See relationships reconciled and restored.  See your life the way God sees it; full of hope, full of love, full of purpose.  Let humility be your guide and love your translator as you go through life.  These two will not fail you.  You are special, unique, and awesome!

November 17, 2010

Walking It Out

11 17 10 Wednesday

You may be hurting today; emotionally, mentally, physically or even spiritually.  Someone or some group may have hurt you deeply.  They may have taken from you, lied to you, manipulated you, controlled you or betrayed you.  I see hurting folk all round; you could be one of them.

I don’t pretend to know or to understand what you have been through or may be going through right this minute.  I do know though that you can make it through this and be stronger because you made it through.  Don’t stop getting back up, don’t quit today.  When it seems like you don’t have the strength enough to go another round; think about those that have gone before you.  You can make it.  You are not alone in your struggle.  Just be reading this you are with many others today.  We may not know what each other is facing, but we know we are facing it together.  There is safety and strength in knowing we are not alone.  You are a champion and champions win, they don’t give up.  There is healing available for you. There is reconciliation and restoration of relationships waiting for you.  Your best days are yet to come.  Don’t lose hope this close to your breakthrough day.

November 14, 2010

Wildest Dreams

11 14 10 Sunday

I would like to speak positive words into your life today. Hope you allow them to take root in your spirit, soul, and body.

I speak life to your God generated dreams.  I know that you have a destiny that has been created just for you by God Himself. I speak life to that dream that God put in you.  It’s time to remove any hinderances from that dream.  Move past the thing that has kept you from living the dream.  Speak to the fear that is stopping you.  Today is the day to move into your destiny.  Make things right in your life and with those around you.  Restoration, reconciliation and relationships will begin to take shape in your life.  The things you thought would never happen are going to begin to happen. God is working on your behalf today.  He is for you not against you.    Take the limits off your future and your destiny.  Dream big today!

November 11, 2010

Roadblocks

11 11 10 Thursday

You have limitless possibilities.  For most of us we have not even started our destiny.  There is so much for us to accomplish.  Wonder why we haven’t gotten started yet?

Many of us have roadblocks that are stopping us from reaching our destiny.  The roadblocks can be different from person to person.  However, I think they all boil down to a few specific issues.  We have talked quite a bit about forgiveness lately; which we know is one major roadblock.  As long as there is unforgiveness inside us; we will never live out our destiny.  Unforgiveness will lead us toward hate, anger, bitterness, and even rage.  None of these are destiny minded characteristics.  As long as there are any of these issues still inside our heart and mind then our destiny is out of the question.  The good news is; we can get rid of them if we choose to do so.  Begin today to forgive those that have wronged you; doesn’t matter if they are available for you to talk to or not.  They don’t have to be alive for that matter.  They don’t have to ask you to forgive them.  It is not about them, but all about you.  Forgive today and see your spirit, soul, and body begin to change.  You will surprised at how much better you feel in all areas of your life.

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 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 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….