Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Blessed and Highly Favored

I am Blessed and Highly favored.  In the midst of the many storms and attacks that I have experienced this ENTIRE year, I have been able to stay steadfast.  My spirit has not been broken, my faith has not been weakened.  Despite it all, I am finding a Blessing in every situation.  My trials, my tribulations, and my triumphs, are all contributors to the strong foundation that I call SPIRITUALITY. My faith is built on nothing less than Christ! He is a keeper!  Letting Him go is not an option.  I am amazed at my own self for being able to cope with everything that I have on the magnitude that things have come at me.  But God!  I am ready for my breakthrough. I am ready to receive any and everything that God has for me.  I am ready to pray and give Praise to my God. My Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.  It feels good to know that He is so good.  He thinks of me when no one else does.  He allows me to cross paths with those that need to be motivated, and those that can motivate me.  We are in this together!  Me, you, and Jesus.  That's what I call a circle of love.  Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Life and...Death

Since my birthday, November 27, I have been informed of four deaths.  Three of the deaths were people that were either close to me, or close to someone I hold near and dear to my heart.  When most people think about death, they view it as being definite and are saddened by it. I consider death to be a new beginning for those who are fortunate enough to meet our Father in Heaven, Jesus Christ.  I was a little disturbed by the fact that my best male friend's mother died on my birthday.  But, my perspective was changed by the inspirational words of someone that loves me.  I now feel Blessed that God came for one of His angels on my birthday.  My birthday will be a Blessed day forever.  We are fortunate to have great people of God in our lives for just a short time, but we have to give them back to God and allow God to end their suffering.  We must learn to rejoice in death, or home going's to those of us that know Christ.  Death is not to be feared, but to be welcomed when we know we are doing everything we can to live according to God's will.  I have vowed to appreciate each and every day that I have left.  For tomorrow is not promised.  If I can live until I am 70 years old, I know that I have lived well because that is what God has promised.  Do not take life for granted.  Love with everything in you with no regrets.  I will put everything I have into my man interest.  I love God, and I love you!  Living, loving, and loving some more.  carry on

Stay Positive

Is it me or is almost EVERYBODY in a funk today? My day started off with phone calls from people that have had some horrendous things happen this morning. I have to stay positive, I have to be positive, I have to find joy just in knowing...but God! I couldn't imagine letting anything overwhelm me to the point of becoming a negative person with a negative outlook on life. I am Blessed, I feel Blessed, I live BLESSED! Jesus is my rock! For the most part, it is mental. But, the spiritual part is what keeps me going. I will be supportive when needed, I will be the ear to hear and the shoulder to cry on when times are hard for you. But, you must learn to pray for yourselves and work YOUR faith. Your breakthrough comes through YOUR praise. My prayers can take the edge off, but your prayers will bring deliverance. I have too many things to be thankful for, I have too many people in my life praying for me, I have too many people that love me. Most importantly, I love myself. My aura will stay positive and spiritual. I share this with anyone who is receptive to it. I intend to be a life long friend to everyone, but dedicated to God and...HIM. There can be just one, and one man is all I need. The thought of that, brings me joy. I miss you, Babe! Living, loving, and loving some more! carry on

Monday, November 28, 2011

Birthday Blessings


I am really lost for words. My birthday has been the best one yet! I appreciate everyone to infinity and beyond. The love that has been shown to me this entire week, has literally brought me to tears. My family and my friends have proven to be irreplaceable. The extent that my Babe went to this week to make me happy is unheard of. I feel so Blessed to have him in my life. I also feel Blessed to have all of you in my life. Once again, I am too Blessed to be stressed. I love you all. carry on

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Enchanting Night

Giving thanks for God's mercy and grace. Giving thanks for the ability and the desire to love. My evening last night was enchanting. I felt like a Queen with her King and her royal court at her side. The people in my life are amazing and are happy when I am happy. It is a mutual feeling. I love making people happy, and I love the people that appreciates my efforts. God is VERY good to me. He shows me favor everyday, for whatever reason. I am Blessed beyond measure. Missing him already! Living, loving, and loving some more. carry on

Friday, November 25, 2011

Look At It

What is really going on?!? I wake up in a VERY good mood, with a joyful spirit. I turn on the news, and all they are talking about is people fighting, and robberies. Not kids, but GROWN tail people. This is the type of thing that puts a damper on the holiday season for everyone. Despite the fact that I am happy, my spirit is saddened by the behavior of so many UNGRATEFUL people. It causes me to consider this, if I am saddened by this, how does Jesus feel? His children have gone mad. They are becoming more and more selfish, and forgetting what it means to love each other. I could not imagine behaving in such a way. Just the thought of disappointing myself, and bringing tears to my father in heaven's eyes, would be enough to make me take control of MYSELF! I am loved by so many people, and I love everyone. I have been Blessed with an amazing family, awesome friends, and a special person that cares for me, for me. Wake up people, we have got to do better. Living, loving, and loving some more. carry on

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Blessed

Today was a day like no other. I am Blessed to have people in my life that care for me enough to take time out of their busy schedules to devour the amazing meal that I cooked. My family, my friends, and HIM!!! Thank you for being a part of this day, and breaking bread with me. Your gratitude for my efforts is greatly appreciated. God is good! carry on

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Choices

Magnificent Morning! The sun is shining and I am feeling EXTREMELY Blessed, more than usual. Waking up with a song in my heart and a spirit filled with joy, can not compare to anything. God gave me a choice. I choose to make positive choices, I choose to live and love for God, I choose to love unconditionally. When I look at everything from THAT perspective, I know I have full control of my life. The attacks, the chaos, the struggles that others are having, makes the idea that I have choices that much greater. I choose to love you, do you choose to love me in return? I will not love because God says so, I will love because it is my...CHOICE!   Living, loving, and loving some more. carry on

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

God is Great


It is amazing that anything can be as powerful and as great as God.  He is the alpha and the omega.  He deserves all of the Praise!  If you really take the time, and seriously think about everything He has done for you, emotional is what you will be.  He shows up and shows out at a time that we least expect, but at a time when He is most needed.  His love is never ending and unconditional.  Being like Him is my greatest desire and a goal that I will never let die.  I will strive to live in His likeness for as long as I have breath in my body.  Thank you Jesus for being so great!  You are greatly to be praised.  Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

Sunday, November 20, 2011

From Trials to Tribulations

We are getting to the point where we are in a vicious cycle when it to comes to being unhappy.  Our actions, have become reactions.  We are allowing what others do and say to be the force that MOVES us.  Every time we turn on the television or radio, there is something horrific going on everywhere around us.  We are not voluntarily being desensitized, its as if we can not control the state of IGNORANCE that we are in.  We are angry, and do not know why.  We are insensitive to others, and do not know why.  We are just doing what we want when we want, and have gotten to the point where we are not concerned about how it effects others.  God's word, THE word, will not return void.  What we are going through is par for the course for Christians.  We know that trials may come and trials may go.  But, we have suddenly been thwarted into a life long tribulation.  We do need to recognize that many of our tribulations are self inflicted.  The choices we make, not mistakes, can have an impact on the way we view others, the way we view life, and ultimately our reaping.  Considering that the children will suffer for the sins of the fathers, is something that most Christians never think about.  We know that a lot of what we go through is not because of the way we have lived.  It all began with Adam and Eve.  It's time to take control of this chaotic situation that we are in, and take grasp of God and the power that He has given us.  I choose not to just be alive, I choose to live.  My life, my one and only life, is going to be lived for Christ's sake.  Regardless of my flaws, regardless of the way others view me, regardless of my sins.  Jesus is, and always will be, the ONE that can carry and guide me through...life.  Life on earth and life in heaven.   Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

I Love My Parents

Happy 45th Anniversary to my Daddy and Mommy, Pastor Roger M. Hayes, Sr. and First Lady Anita L. Hayes. I love you dearly. Thank you for creating me. You did an EXCELLENT job! carry on

Saturday, November 19, 2011

God Is



God is...everything to me! Had it not been for Him I would not be here today.  Had it not been for Him I would not be able to find a Blessing in every storm that passes.  Had it not been for Him I would have lost hope a long time ago.  Had it not been for Him I would be referred to as "Oh ye of little faith".  The evidence of His word and His presence in my life is manifested on a daily basis.  Holding on to Him has been my rock.  Holding on to Him has allowed me grow into the strong, steadfast, spiritual person that I am today. His touch, His never ending unconditional love for me is why I can love unconditionally.  I feel so fortunate to be given the greatest gift that anyone can give.  The gift of life and love can not be bought or duplicated.  Being alive is obvious, living is obscure.  If you are breathing you are alive, but knowing God will allow you to live.  I love Him with everything in me.  Living, loving, and loving some more.  carry on

Friday, November 18, 2011

Friends

It amazes me how the simplest conversations can have such a grave impact on the way you think, the way you feel, and the way you view life in general.  God opens our understanding, and he puts people in our lives as confirmation of some of these things.  When someone takes the time out to motivate you to live out your dreams, or even fantasies, that you have hidden from the world, it is something to be appreciative of.  We need to encourage each other, we need to support each other, and we need to love each other.  True friends are there for you when times are good and when times are bad.  Friends will accept you regardless of the things they think they know about you.  They will continue to accept you when they find out things that they would never have imagined about you.  Being yourself can be hard, even for the strongest of us. We never know how people are going to act or react to the things about us that are not so obvious.  I appreciate you for accepting me, and for helping me to accept myself.  Embracing the things about me that are not common, or that may be viewed as strange and peculiar, has made you adore me even more. I adore you, I adore our conversations, I adore the strength you give me.  I look forward to being more than just...your friend.  carry on

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Lesson For the Day

MEN...if you frequent a women's home or spend time with her regularly, you should come bearing gifts, sometimes! Roses, candy, candles, or something to show her that you appreciate her. For the record, REAL women believe in chivalry and being woo'd. Step your game up brothers! carry on

Crossroads

I woke up feeling Blessed, once again. But, I also feel that I am at a crossroads in my life. Spiritually and naturally. The amazing part is that the envisioned roads are both positive and prosperous. Not because I know what direction each road will take me, but because I KNOW that God is my direction regardless of the path I choose. The light at the end of the tunnel is bright and blinding. The clouds along the way are not distracting or discouraging. I am headed towards the light and will not be diverted from my destined path. All of the many beautiful things that may be hidden behind those clouds shall and will be mine. He is mine and I am His. I am focused on me and mine, and HIM. HE is becoming more and more focused on ME. I am so flattered by that. Game face on! carry on

Being Thankful and Grateful



This time of year can be depressing for so many people. People feel lonely, neglected, unwanted, and unloved. It is important to stay prayed up, because these types of feelings are not of God. In the midst of the madness, people also lose the true meaning of the holiday season. Being thankful is the most important thing to remember. Even if you are unemployed, homeless, broke, your kids are acting up, or you are single, you have something to be thankful for. Learn to be thankful all year round, and it will become second nature. If we spent more time being thankful for everything we HAVE, we will not have time to gripe and complain about the things we do not have. I am thankful that you are in my life, and I plan to hold on to you. I love you...unconditionally. Living, loving, and loving some more. carry on

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Life is Beautiful

When I woke up this morning, after 11 am, I was excited to be allowed to see another day.  I am not one to sleep to such a late hour. But, I decided to turn my cell phone off to see if I could actually get some uninterrupted, much needed rest. I slept like a woman laying in the strong, protective arms of her man,  even though I slept alone. I feel Blessed, I feel loved, I feel favored, I feel proud to be a child of God.  I have longed to have a feeling of TOTAL completeness.  Because of God, I have that.  Despite my situation, despite my chaotic life, despite all of the attacks that come at me on a daily basis.  I am so happy to be Beautifully Blessed by God.  Another beautiful day, for a beautiful me, that I desire to share with my beautiful man, thanks to a beautiful God. Life is Beautiful!  BEAUTIFULLY...Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

Monday, November 14, 2011

Tell Your Storm to Move

Why cut off your HEAD to spite your face? Are things really that bad? Take the time to learn from your experiences, regardless of how negative. Take the time to grow from your struggles, regardless of how hard. Take the time to move those mountains, regardless of how high. Take the time to work your faith, regardless of feeling powerless. Why go through the fire if your going to come out smelling like smoke? There's a Blessing in it, and you will be stronger once you win it. The battle is not yours. But, while your fighting, don't wait until the battle is over, shout NOW! I am confusing the enemy, I will praise Him in advance. Thank you Lord! Living, loving, and loving some more. carry on







Game Face On!

It's too early for this mess! Really??? At what time of day would be a better time for you to deal with the attacks that are coming at you? Regardless of the time of day, satan is on a rampage. It seems as though the so called TRUE Christians are backing down, bowing down, and are becoming sitting ducks in the midst of this war. I am here to serve notice, this is not a typical war. This is SPIRITUAL warfare! How did we expect it to be? When the battles are great, the BREAKTHROUGH is greater! My NATURALLY competitive nature will not allow my SPIRIT to ever be defeated. Most importantly, God will not allow my spirit to be defeated. He is the conqueror of all things. When you are feeling POWERLESS, it's time for you to look at YOUR faith. Faith without works is dead. When your working with less, and feeling the press, that's when you SHOULD be at your best. Man up, and give the enemy what he is begging for. A good, old fashioned, SPIRITUAL butt whooping will do the devil some good right now. I am on a mission to kick some tail! I fear nothing, but I am feared, because I am FIERCE!!! Stay strong, stay steadfast, and get ready for your breakthrough. Game face on! Living, loving, and loving some more. carry on

Sunday, November 13, 2011

I am Loved



Today has been an amazing day, because of an amazing God. Church was uplifting, as usual. I have received many surprises for my birthday all ready. My birthday is November 27, and my birthday weekend is in full force, all planned out and waiting for my day to arrive. I love and appreciate everyone that is taking the time out of their busy schedules to spend time with me for my special day. One person, in particular, will make it extremely awesome. 

Pray for My Daughters

A special prayer for my daughters. I was Blessed to give birth to three beautiful girls, Aleyse Swilling, Adrianita Williams, and Asianique Williams. Though God entrusted these three to me to raise as my own, He has also entrusted me with many others that I did not give birth to. My list of daughters is countless, it seems as though I am birthing another one each day. I have become a mother to many, and I will not abandon any. On this day, just as many days before, I pray for the safety and spiritual growth of my many children. The enemy is attacking at such a magnitude that it is draining the life out of my daughters. For those of you that know where YOUR strength comes from, pray for your sisters. Share your gift of spiritual empowerment by fearlessly facing the enemy with a vengeance. Refuse to allow him to have control of the lives, bodies, minds, or souls of the weak or frail. I bind and rebuke any and everything that is not like Christ. I will be victorious, my prayers will be answered, my daughters will be delivered! The hand of exploitation, low self esteem, womanizing, and ALL of the traps that have been set for you has been bind. Whatsoever we bind on earth, shall be bind in heaven. I speak this into existence. To God be the glory, I WILL NOT faint! In Jesus' name, Amen. Pray for my daughters. carry on

Saturday, November 12, 2011

Release Excess Baggage

It vexes my spirit when I see everything that so many people are going through. I have strong shoulders and thick skin, but I can feel your pain. I am Blessed that people trust me on the level that they do, but with that trust and confidentiality, I will bring direction.  In an effort to help a group of people, in the best way I know how, I have to be truthful. A lot of your issues are because of YOU.  All of the excess baggage that you have carried your entire life, is weighing down your future life.  If you want to be better, you have to do better.  Walk cautiously, but not filled with paranoia.  Accept people for who they are, not for who you knew in your past.  Just because some people have done the same negative thing that someone else has already done to you, does not mean that they are the same.  Many people have a sincere heart and soul, but we are human first. I want you to embrace me, entirely. Not just the parts that you find attractive or less irritating.  I will do the same for you.  Whatever happened in my past relationships, I will not bring to ANY of my new relationships.  I trust people to be people.  I will trust you and take you for your word, until YOU give me a reason to do otherwise.  This does not make me gullible, this makes me compassionate.  I love you for you, regardless of any similarities that you may have to someone else.  Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on   

One Life

For anyone who's interested.  Your life has meaning.  Don't put up with anyone that treats you like it doesn't.  When the right person comes along, you will know it.  They will appreciate you, and treat you accordingly.  You have one life, and one life only.  I know it gets lonely sometimes, especially for women.  We were created for men, so when we do not have someone to give ourselves to, we can feel empty.  God can fill that empty space and make you feel worthy to wait for what He has for you. But, even with that, there are times that we still feel like there's something missing.  When God chooses someone for you, the choice can't be anything but right.  Wait on Him, and He will give you the desires of  your heart.  He knows what's best for you, and will give you His best. Nothing less.  When the time comes for the man that God has for you to find you, be prepared.  Make yourself available to that man, and stop wasting your time on the one's that are just...wasting your time.  carry on

Friday, November 11, 2011

Veterans, I Thank You

I have to take a moment to say "Thank You" to all of our veterans. Because of you, we are afforded the freedoms that we take for granted every day.  Despite the fact that there are so many things going on in the world that we do not approve of, our veterans have made a collective effort to make life better for the people of The United States of America, and other nations.  For this, I salute our veterans.  You are greatly appreciated.  In God We Trust.   carry on

Significance


11/11/11, The significance of this DATE is that it will be another 100 years before we will use the same digits to right the date. The significance of this DAY is that there will never be another like it. This day is independent of itself and can not be relived or replaced. I am favored by God, for he has allowed me to see this day. I feel happy, spiritually empowered, and loved. The many people that share my life with me, cares for me deeply. I am touched by the everyday subtle gestures of love that I receive. When given love, I return love. Even when it is not given to me, I give love. Its amazing how three words can make someone's day. I care because I care. If I have not told you, or text you, that I love you. I am telling you now. I love you!!! Living, loving, and loving some more. carry on

Loving Him

Remember the moment when you FIRST realized you were in love. Not a crush, not infatuation, not puppy love. But, the real thing. The overwhelming warmth you felt in your heart, body, mind, and soul. Then you realized, this is so amazing, I want more. You just can't get enough of the love of your life. Who would have thought love could ever be this awesome. God knew it could and He knew it would. That's why He is God and that's why I love...Him. Thank you Jesus for loving me first so I can know how to love in return!  Loving my life, my love, my God!  Walking in my calling. carry on

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Waiting on the Lord

Is it reasonable to say the we spend so much time looking at the issues of other people that we never stop an realize that we too have issues? Learning to love and accept people for who they are is one of the most amazing things you can accomplish while growing spiritually. God love's us for who we are, He holds no grudges, and most importantly He forgives us. In the midst of all of that, he continues to show us mercy and grace. At some point it needs to be acknowledged that what God has for you is for you. STOP spending so much time worrying about the relationships that have gone bad and prepare for the relationship that will be Good by God. Don't give up, stand still and wait on the Lord! Practicing what I preach and walking in my calling. carry on