The Journey: Focus and Move Forward

Not too long ago, I was feeling down because of some untruths that had been spoken about me.  I've been shut out of people's lives after they have gotten strong enough to move on and was called "weak and needy."

Recently, I have been processing and accepting my gifts and callings. As I was discussing my acceptance, one of my brothers in the Lord told me that as a sent one, one key to remember is that you're not sent to everyone.

That was great advice.....for everyone.....remember to let doors close and embrace the open doors. Celebrate your life and the people who accept all of you and will love you through.

Be yourself....no one else can or should even try...Focus on that and move forward. God makes all things new.

Perseverance in Prayer

Most of you have noticed that lately I've been talking about distractions, perseverance (keep standing!) and its been on my mind to speak about prayer again...

Lately, people come along and want to do what I call "drive by praying." A quick prayer to say that they have done the job. A check mark on their list if you will. One..."He's coming in a Hyundai" and the job is done.

Where did such a foolish mindset come from? I told one of my friends earlier today that blame the microwave. When ovens were our source of heat, it took some time and advanced preparation....microwaves have caused us to want everything "quickly and immediately." We're spoiled because everything can be ready in 1-2 minutes. Computer speeds are faster. Commutes are faster. Cars are faster. We have "fast food" restaurants. But faster is not always better.

God says...."let patience have its perfect work...." -James 1:4.

Romans 5:3-5 KJV "And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us."

Some things will not come quickly or easily. We are not meant to just pray for people once or twice. People are broken. We need someone to walk out the journey with us and in prayer for breakthrough. 

Prayer is our communication with the Lord. It is our conversation. It doesnt not meant to be elegant or rhyme or fall into perfect soliloquy. It is the genuine heart communication to God. Your desires....your fears...your worries...your concerns for others.

We have to war for each other; wars are not won in a day or in a sentence. We have to apply diligence, persistence, and patience. We need to be watchmen for each other- ready to stand in the gap for ourselves and others. What assignments have God given you to keep before His throne? If you do not know....Ask Him. If you know and have been distracted....ask for forgiveness, turn away from distractions and continue down the path.

May this Blogpost be a blessing to you. 

Focus!!!

Lately, I have not been posting as much. There's a lot going on with me and my sphere of influence. No worries...it just requires my full attention and less time on social media.

However, I wanted to share with you that there's one word that has been resonating deeply within my spirit.

That word is "Distraction(s)."

What is it that you are supposed to be focused on that you have put aside? What shiny objects have gotten your attention that the task at hand has been delayed.

Hear me now: WHO is distracting you? You know..."aww- you can do that later.." but deep inside you feel a pull to go higher or to keep pressing in?

God is shifting everything, but I see people specifically. Allow Him to move those people and things that will hinder your shift; you'll be glad that you did.

Often, we ask God..."what happened to this, Lord or what happened to that, Lord..." but, if you're honest with yourself,  you know you haven't done the first five things He told you to do.... ((ouch)).

A prayer: Dear Heavenly Father....we thank You for Your mercy and grace. We appreciate Your kindness and love. We thank You for being the God of 2nd, 22nd, and 222nd chances. We declare and decree today that we will be committed to focusing on those things that You have set before us. In Jesus name, Amen.

Be blessed on purpose!!! Choose Happiness!!! And walk in your God given authority!!!

Relationships II

Continuing in the vein of shifting of relationships, one of the strongest lessons that I have learned is that God never wastes anything in our lives.

Every situation, circumstance, or issue gives insight to our heart. If one takes the time for self inspection, these things provide an excellent opportunity for deliverance to another place in maturity as well as an expansion of our tolerance and the stretching of faith.

There have been several times recently where God has awakened me to FORGIVE and BLESS those that dropped me, wronged me, and left me. This is His Word. I can attest that it was the combination of these two things that catapulted me into another place of healing and moving on.

Healing through forgiveness and blessing your enemies (intentional or not) leaves the door open for reconciliation in the future. Not all of the people who treated me badly are spawn of the enemy; some of them are God's children as well. Sometimes, hurt people- hurt people. Then hurt people are healed and need the same reconciliation and grace that we all need at some point.

So, consider this post today and allow God's word to soak deep into your spirit. Forgive your enemy. Bless & Pray for your enemy. Love your enemy. Allow God to use you as a mighty tool of reconciliation with his guidance and discernment.

The Journey: Relationships

Lately, there seems to be a shift in my own life concerning relationships, so I wanted to share this with you all.  My list of friends looks totally different than it did this time last year and it is almost unrecognizable from four years ago. This is a season of readjustment and realignments in all of our relationships.

It is great time to take the "birds eye" view of your life and ask God who belongs where. Everyone should have an inner circle of people (or person) that stands with you in a way that others can and will not. This will be a reciprocal relationship.

The Lord showed me a specific details about a person whose motive was wrong towards me and I completely missed all of the signs because we had been friends so long. I was carrying the relationship and when I stopped calling or making contact- it all stopped. This hurt for a great while and that's okay; I learned a lot from this process including that it is okay to walk away/let go from unsuitable relationships as well as get in touch with my humanness on another level. This was indeed difficult for me  because like with everything I do- I go hard. I love hard, so letting go is hard as well.
Well.....it used to be.

As for me, I am learning to be grateful for departing relationships. Sometimes they can seem like we have failed along the way, this may or may not be the case- but when the relationship transitions- move with it. It is okay to mourn the loss- just don't drown in it...

One key lesson is to remember to be careful as to not block new relationships based on the old ones. So grateful for the new and old relationships!

A Testimony

A Testimony:

Last night, my mind drifted off to time in my past where I was not walking with the Lord as I should...matter of fact, I was so deep in sin that I cannot even find the words to decribe the depths of my "wretchedness."

I had been in a car accident....the car was hit super hard by some old car that was built when cars were built "Ford tough."  As the car hit me, I heard the Lord clearly say to me..."You will walk away from this....Daughter, come back to me...this is a wakeup call..." After impact, I sat with portions of the window and windshield in my lap shattered.

Later, the policeman said if it were not for the safety bar on the driver side, I would have been seriously hurt. To which I replied- "Nope, if it were not for God..."

I  walked away from that accident with no scratches and no injuries....thank you Lord. The song resonates so deeply in my spirit: "Great is Your mercy towards me Jesus...Your lovingkindness towards me....I am so grateful that He was patient and kind towards me. This is why I do my best to give this to others as well. Have a blessed day on purpose!