Choices...

Hello Loves!  Needless to say, my focus has not been where it used to be.  Since my last blog, I have had so many things going on in my life.  Some things were a distraction, others were a reaction.  None the less, I have been overwhelmed.  I may have been focused on things that served no purpose.  I may have been focused on things that were not designed to strengthen me.  All and all, I was focused on something.  Ultimately, my focus has changed.  I am still striving for clarity and confirmation.  Clarity has come, in some instances.  But, in others,  I am just as cloudy as I was a month ago.  I find comfort in knowing that God is not a God of confusion.  So, my lack of clarity is not of Him.  It is of ME.  I will not give the devil credit for anything.  

Everything is not of the devil.  I will take responsibility for my own thoughts, my own actions, and my own lack of following God's lead.  Even though I may not understand where God is leading me, or why He is leading me in the direction I am going.  I know, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that His lead is the only one that will guide me to victory.  He will show me the way, and ensure that my path is well lit.  The shadows that come to bring darkness and gloom will be non existent.  The straight and narrow is where I desire to be.  Challenges, many challenges, are evident and designed to tempt me to stray.  

Straying is not always a bad thing, but straying too far can be catastrophic. In the midst of all of my madness, I have not, and will not meet my demise.  Despite my brief moments of misguided movements, I remind myself that I am the ruler of my own destiny.  No one else's.  The destiny that I choose, is the one that God has planned out for me.  

His plan is perfect.  I have no complaints.  It is not by my own understanding.  I had to bring myself back to the place where I FIRST believed.   That moment when the Spirt of God gave me a joy that nothing can compare to.  I received it then, and I receive it now!  I had to find the power to invoke something that had faded, but was never lost.  When I finally connected with that magnificent joy, my storms were calmed.  My storms dissipated.  My Spiritual empowerment was again MY  rock!  

I still can't identify exactly what happened that caused my Spirt to be weakened, but I am stronger because of it.  At no point should we allow the cares of this world to put us in a place of forgetfulness.  Remembering to be grateful for what God has done, what He's doing, and what He's going to do, is thought provoking enough to deter any and all attacks we are experiencing.  It needs to be said, most of our attacks are self inflicted.  

Most of what we go through is caused by our own choices.  Our own decisions.  Not mistakes, choices.  We choose to do what we do.  Especially when we are totally aware of the potential consequences.  We appease ourselves by calling what we do "mistakes."  Mistakes are only evident when we are not aware of the potential consequences.  When we KNOW what can happen because of our actions, or lack there of, then we are making a choice.  Choose wisely.  

"Choose you this day whom ye will serve...But as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.                                                

                                                                                                                  - Joshua 24:15

carry on

MY Zone...

Please understand my zone, I am not one to condone.

The negative chit chatter, and words that don’t matter.

My glory, my grace, my time, my place.

My happiness, my joy, my love will destroy

EVERY angel of death, trying to steal my last breath.

No time to rehearse, God has written the verse.

The rules, the plan, the outcome will span

From you to me, for ALL to see.

Knowledge you will earn, if your ready to learn.

Have you been told, all that glitters ain’t gold?

If not, here’s a clue, from THE Beautiful One to you.

Shhh…Can you hear me now?  

Please take time to listen.

The Jesus in me is what makes me glisten!

I am the Queen, I am not a pawn.

I vow to be GREAT!

That is all…..carry on

Growth or...Distraction

Hello Loves.  I have not blogged in quite a while.  Life has required my attention, for many different reasons.  I have had some ups , some downs, some good days and some not so good days.  I am not one to have bad days.  Every day is a good day when God allows you to experience it.  Despite all of the turmoil I have faced, and the storms that have been raging, I am grateful.  I know that I am Blessed and Highly Favored.  My life has presented me with new opportunities, new friends, and I am sure, new foes.  But, above all things, I have spent a great deal of time thinking and connecting with God.  God has allowed me to cross paths with many new and interesting people.  I have been given the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives I have become a part of.  Sowing seeds has become an unintentional part of my life.  It just happened, by no effort of my own.

When we are Blessed to be good people, and to have a Spiritually empowered soul, others can be drawn to us.  They are drawn to our strengths, and most importantly, our POWERFUL Spirit.  When we are in need, God will have us cross paths of someone that is in the seed sowing business.  But, the giver in us will still desire to contribute to the growth of their seeds.  We will take on the role of the seed fertilizer and the seed waterer.  Even though that person is attempting to help us, we will still attempt to reciprocate in any way possible.  One thing we must remember is, in our unselfish effort to fertilize the seeds; we have to be careful that we are not watering weeds.  I have said this before, and I will say it again, every goodly deed is not a Godly deed.  We have to know when we are supposed to become the gardener and give fertilizer and water to someone else’s seeds.  If we are not sure, very sure, our nurturing can fall on stony ground.  We have a tendency to view every positive thing we do as growth.  This is not always so.  Some things that we think is growth can actually be a distraction.

Distractions can come in many forms.  The strong must carry the weak.  As strong people, we desire to help someone, every opportunity we get.  We do not want to pass up the chance to make someone smile, or to make their life easier.  We need to remind ourselves, that every battle is not ours.  We are not supposed to react to every cry for help that is brought before us.  The help that we may be giving someone, could actually be a distraction from what God really wants us to do.  Delayed obedience, is still disobedience.  If God is not telling us to get involved, we need to heed His voice.  There are many situations that we can fix, instantaneously, but God may require that we just pray about that particular situation.  Everyone’s tests can eventually be their testimonies.  My tests are not your tests; your testimonies are not my testimonies.  What God has for you is for you, and no one else.  Walk in your calling and follow God’s lead.  Know when to sow, when to reap, when to fertilize, when to water, and when to pray.  God wants our harvest to be bountiful.  But, our bounty can become wilted if we are nurturing the wrong seeds.

Living, loving, and loving some more.            carry on

Cheat It to Beat It

Great, Godly evening Loves!  I have not blogged in awhile.  My focus has been cloudy, but my deliverance has always been clear.  God has been showing up and showing out.  I have been under constant attack since 2011.  In March 2011, my sister prophesized to me that I was under attack.  This was before anything major had happened.  She told me that I needed to fast more, and pray more.  Of course, I received her Word, but it was so hard to focus once everything started falling out of place.  I sincerely have lost EVERYTHING that I considered to be a priority.  At least I thought I had.  Despite everything that has gone on in the last year, I have remained faithful.  I have remained focused on my God.  I have kept a positive attitude.  My head has been held high, my smile is still on my face.  The enemy has not been able to distract me.  Even though I have had brief movements of sadness and depression, God brought me out.  When I could not depend on my family, my friends, I lost my job, and my home.  I was able to find a way out.  I CHEATED!  Cheating is what I do.  When you are between a rock and a hard place, in the voice of my director Brian Thomas, you have got to know how to cheat.  Your CHEAT is in your PRAISE.  We do not use conventional methods to get through our storms, we get our Praise on and CHEAT the situation.  We CHEAT the attacks.  We CHEAT the devil by pulling our winning hand.  God is our winning hand, for He can not lose.  He will be successful at all He does.  His word will not return void, it WILL accomplish what it was set out to do.  But, we must have faith.  We must believe, then we must...CHEAT.  Cheat your battles by Praising God in advance.  Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

Tested By the Spirit...

Great morning Loves!  This is the day that the Lord hath made.  Let us REJOICE and be glad in it.  On this day two years ago, my life changed drastically.  I was at a point in my life where Faith was all I had.  I was Spiritually powerful, and Faithfully trusting in the Lord.  I knew that he would guide my steps and lighten my path.  I had no idea what was before me, but I thanked Him for delivering me from what was behind me.  My future was bright and my hope was high.  At no point did I feel discouraged, afraid, or alone.  But, shortly after that, my battles began.  Battles I had to face alone, not knowing that I was alone.  I knew God was there, but I also thought I had the support of those that claimed to love me.  I soon found out that God was REALLY all I had.  For sure, sure.  

There was one person in my life that was consistently there for me from day one, and still is.  My older sister Denise.  I love her with everything in me.  She connected with my spirit, she prayed for me, she cried with me.  Her strength brought me through.  I had family and friends that loved me, but I still felt as if something was missing.  I knew there was, but I could not define it.  Despite everything that we have, I know that MAN is the covering for a woman.  God does not desire us to be alone.  But, He also does not want us to settle.  Throughout our lives, we cross paths with many different people for many different reasons.  We learn that all that glitters is not gold.  We are presented with wolves in the clothing of sheep.  The devil tempts us with the things we desire the most.  Temptation don't take a vacation.  One thing for certain, and two things for sure, God is a keeper.  He is a deliverer.  He is a provider.  Most importantly for me, He is a healer.   He heals any ailments I may have.  He heals physical, mental, and spiritual pain when we least expect it.  My life today seems brighter than ever, and I do not have everything that I have always held as a priority.  So I thought.  My perspective has been changed, my steps have been numbered.  I have everything that God wants me to have at this point in my life.  One day at a time.  I am watching God work.  I am confident about the outcome of EVERY situation in my life.  Even when no one else understands, He gives me comfort and confirmation through the ones that say they love me, and shows me that they love me.  Just as I am able to see, and know that I know that I know.  To you, and for you, God can do the same thing.  

Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.  This statement speaks volumes into our lives, our hearts, our souls, and our atmosphere.  We live and die by the tongue.  Conquer your situation and claim victory in the name of Jesus.  Say it Loud, say it proud.  Let the enemy know that you will not be defeated and that God has already handled each and every one of your needs.  He will never leave you or forsake you.  The things that seem to be the hardest, are the situations that are the easiest for God to fix.  Don't tell God you have a big problem, tell your problem that you have a big God.  God already knows.  Follow your Spirit.  The Jesus in you will carry your burdens.  The war is not ours, because it has already been won.  What God has for you is for you, and no one else.  Know this for yourself.  Everything goodly, is not GODLY.  The right things that you may be doing, are not always the right things that God WANTS you to be doing.  Let go and let God.  His authority will be questioned, and your spirit will be tested.  Your test shall become your testimony.  I know that mine has.  He is mine and I am HIS.  No matter what.  OUR love is everlasting!   Living, loving, and loving some more.  carry on

Simply put...just LOVE

Great morning Loves!!! Another day, another opportunity, another chance to be better. If you can't find it in you to make yourself better, then try to make someone else better. Growth does not have to be gained within you or your immediate circle, it can be gained through a smile and a hello. You never know what someone is going through, and you can be the one that changes their perspective. Without saying a word.  It costs nothing to make someone's day.  No acknowledgment is needed.  You will feel it in your Spirit.  The mode that so many are in, is becoming a very contagious unhappiness.  

People are unhappy and are feeling hopeless.  The unhappiness that so many people are feeling these days, is unmeasurable.  People are unhappy for no reason.  The spirit of gloom is everywhere we go.  When you leave your own environment, the environment that you have control of.  The environment that you have the authority to set the atmosphere in.  The environment that you should ensure is Spiritually sound and serene.  Take that positive feeling with you on your daily walk.  Let others benefit from what God has given you.  If you have joy, and you should, God gave it to you.  Share it with others.  Allow it to radiate to the surface of your being.  Without changing the economy.  Without changing our social status.  Without changing our financial situation.  We CAN change the atmosphere.  One smile at a time.

So, smile!! Smile big, smile hard, smile long. Love each other. For no apparent reason, just because. I love you, unconditionally!!! Love me back, please. Living, loving, and loving some more. carry on

THE Beautiful One Commands You To...

Good morning Loves! I am in an amazing mood. Good for me, but GREAT for others. I do need to remind everyone to take the blinders off. People are really tripping. Some are living double lives. Some are attempting to deceit others. The sad part is, they feel justified. Regardless of whether you are happy with your life or not, under no circumstances do you have the right or AUTHORITY to make someone else's life miserable. If I never do anything else for you, I find comfort in knowing that I make you SMILE! Each and everyone of you. If I don't, then that's a personal problem. That has nothing to do with me. I tried. So SMILE...I love you!!! Have an AWESOME weekend. I KNOW I WILL!!! Living, loving, and loving some more. carry on

He's More Than the World Against Us

Great afternoon Loves.  For those of you that know me, and know me well.  You know that I have been in a state of unhappiness and depression for the last couple of weeks.  Though, there are many things in my life that would totally warrant me being unhappy, I am a child of God and should be able to repel any negative feelings.  But, I am natural first.  The natural part of us becomes weak when we are in the midst of struggles. Especially when those struggles are of a magnitude that is clearly out of our control.  Despite all of my praying, and trying to stay faithful, my tears flowed daily.  I was totally aware that this was not normal, for me, and I needed to do something about it.  But, what could I do?  I was already doing everything I knew to do, but it didn't seem to help much.  As I continued on through my temporary darkness, I was Blessed to have people in my life that continuously tried to make me view my life from a more positive light.  I had my moments of happiness, but they were short lived.  I got to the point where I felt frustrated, defeated, and I felt as if my faith was gone.  THAT is when I knew I really had to connect with God on a level that I had not been able to for quite some time.  My powerful prayer allowed me to release burdens that I thought were already gone.  The tears flowed, as I prayed myself to sleep.  I woke up feeling like a new person.  Everything in my bedroom was the same, but EVERYTHING looked different.  I know what God can do for me, and for anyone who calls on Him.  But, this fresh, new outlook on life was something that I had not experienced in a very long time.  I am facing life with the passion and love that I thought was gone.  This recent battle has strengthened me to a state of empowerment that I am still in awe about.  I feel so good right now!  My situation is the same, if not worse than yesterday, but my perception of it is extremely positive.  I spend my days attempting to motivate others, but did not consider that I had to motivate myself.  Motivate myself to pray harder, and to strive to find my happy place that I thought I had lost.  Under no circumstances should I have ever allowed myself to get to where I was, but I honestly did not see it coming.  It was just there, without warning.  Nothing triggered it, nothing provoked it, it just WAS.  I am no longer there, and I have no desire to ever go back.  The things in our lives that can get us down, are so minute to some of the things that others are going through.  A lot of our issues are seriously based on PRIDE.  We have too much pride to ask for help.  We have too much pride to let others know what we are going through.  We have too much pride to reduce our social status and standards of living.  God knows what we need, and our pride can get in the way of us receiving it.  We will go through.  We will suffer.  We will cry.  But, when we begin to fret, our faith becomes weak.  This is exactly what the enemy wants us to do.  When we feel negative energies beginning to overtake us, we need to consider this.  When we CLAIM to be children of God, and we become depressed, the devil is laughing at us.  He is taunting us.  He feels that he has the victory.  Well, he doesn't.  God is not a man that He should lie.  When we pray and not faint.  When we maintain our faithfulness.  He WILL do what He said He will do.  If God is for us, He's more than the world against us.  Just in case you have not noticed, the world IS against us.  Sad, but true.  All I need is God.  Nothing more, nothing less.  He has brought me through, once again.  If He did it for me, He will do it for you.  God has no respect of person.  He loves us all...EQUALLY!  Living, loving, and loving some more.    carry on

Negativity is Needed

I am not trying to sound negative, but I am sick of people BLAMING other people for their issues.  I have been reading A LOT of: I am cutting people off, I am removing people from my life, I am deleting some people.  At some point and time, you have to take responsibility for what is going on in your OWN life.  If you allow people to regulate your happiness or sense of happiness, then you are your worst negative source.  We need to have balance in our lives.  If everything and everyone in our life was positive, then how would we grow?  We need some sort of negativity, just so that we can be more thankful for the positive things we are afforded.  This is the evidence of things not seen.  Learn to be the positive force when the darkness of negativity tries to cloud your life.  I am one that will go through what I need to go through to be what I am destined to be.  When everything is positive, our growth becomes dormant.  I need to grow.  I will grow.  I am growing!  Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

I Am Back With a Vengeance!

Hello Loves!  I know I have not blogged in a minute, but my mind has been cluttered.  I have not been able to focus on ANYTHING.  Life is taking its toll on me.  I am strong, this is something that I have no choice but to be.  But, I am not super, duper woman.  I too, have moments of discouragement and depression.  I have been contacted by several people asking me why I haven't blogged in a while.  That let's me know how much people read and depend on my blog.  The thoughts that I post here are not my own, well most of them anyways.  I make it a point to connect with God before, during, and after I blog.  Though, some of my blogs are just what I am thinking at the moment.  I am truly Blessed to know that people have missed me.  I miss me, too.  I am getting back to my old self.  Slowly but surely.  In an effort to regain the positive energy that I refer to as my lifeline, I will begin where I left off.

Our lives  have become something that we are clearly not understanding.  This confusion is not based on what we are able to see and decipher, it is based on the unknown.  Our struggles are phenomenal and the spirit of misery and depression has become very powerful.  When we look around at what's going on in our world and the world of others, it is painfully obvious that so many people are giving up.  The spirit of suicide is roaming in search of its next victim.  Many fall prey to this spirit because they become weak and forget to pray.  Others fall prey because they do not realize that they need to pray more, and that they need to be very specific in their prayers.  The idea that people are killing their own children and then killing themselves is evidence that the end is near.  Aside from the fact that murder is being committed on a vast level, the murderers are murdering themselves.  I wonder.  In their final breath, did they have the opportunity to confess their sins and ask for forgiveness.  The thought terrifies me.  I am terrified because I know that if they did not ask for forgiveness, that spirit will gain power.  The more powerful the spirit, the harder it is to resist it.  A spirit can not do its job unless it has a host.  The negativity, the poor economy, the feeling of unhappiness, and the feeling of hopelessness are some of the main factors in making people too weak to resist the urge to take the lives of the ones they love, and ultimately, their own lives.  Life is a gift.  It is precious, and should not be taken for granted.

When God shows us favor, each day, and takes the time to breathe the breath of life into our nostrils, there are several things that we must acknowledge.  One, we have been given something that so many did not receive, and so many people will never have.  We lay down, go to sleep, wake up, and really never consider how Blessed we are.  Regardless of our circumstance.  Regardless of the status of our health.  Regardless of who shows us love and who doesn't.  We are Highly Favored JUST by waking up.  We spend so much time thinking about the things we do not have, the things we would like to have, and even the things that we have lost, that we honestly overlook the most important thing of all.  Life.  Life is the ability to live, the ability to love, and with each day we are given, another opportunity to live again.  Embracing this moment, which may be our last, is the greatest love that we can give to ourselves, our loved one's, and our God.  Depression, oppression, discouragement, and ANYTHING negative, are emotions that are inflicted by the devil.  These emotions are not of God.  This is where it all begins.  Find something positive in all that you do and all that you are presented with.  No matter how bad it may look or seem.  There is something greater ahead.  There is something better ahead.  I know for myself, that God will not allow us to go through the things we go through for nothing.  He sees our faithfulness.  He knows what we need, and He will give it to us in His time.  God's time is not our time.  We must learn to be patient, more patient than ever before.

I must say, patience is not one of my strongest abilities.  I want what I want when I want it, and so does most people.  Considering the time that we are living in, faith and patience are the two most important ACTIONS that we should live by.  We must work our faith.  Pray about it, leave it, believe it, and then receive it.  In order to do this, we must practice being patient.  Not just in what we pray for, but in everything we do.  Our spiritual conditioning is the only thing that will keep us.  The attacks are great, and the misconception of spirituality is even greater.  We must know God for ourselves.  My personal relationship with God is individualized to meet my needs.  Yours is individualized to meet your needs.  Our walks with God should be similar, but in no way should they be the same.  God is totally capable of sculpting our Blessings to meet our needs.  We just have to hold on, stay steadfast, trust Him, believe Him, and keep the faith.  That is all that is required.  Nothing more, nothing less.  God's word will do what it was set out to do.  But, can we do what we were created to do?

Living, loving, and loving some more.      carry on

I love you...until the end of days!

Gold have I none, or a big house on the hill.
But in my heart I pray that you will love me still.
No diamonds or rubies, or an island in the sea.
Just a love that's true to you from me.
So I give to you something that's special and true.
A gift that's forever...a heart that loves YOU!

Parenting is a Marriage to Our Children

Great morning Loves!  It is in my Spirit to address anyone who has children or are planning to have children.  Whether your children are biological, adopted, or you are a surrogate parent to many.  We need to be reminded that being a parent is not something that should be taken lightly.  

In the midst of our mad and chaotic lives, parenting should be a priority.  We need to prioritize what we do for our children, and what we do NOT do for our children.  In an effort to raise rooted and grounded children, love plays a major role in how consistent we are.  When we love our children, we learn to be consistent in our individual parenting styles.  Depending on the type of consistency you enforce, the outcome will mimic that.  If we expose our children to negative people and take them into negative environments, they may grow to be negative individuals.  When we enable our children by doing everything for them and not allowing them to suffer the consequences of their choices, they more than likely will grow to be irresponsible and unappreciative.  When our children turn 18 and we decide that they are grown and throw them to the wolves, they can become bitter and fall prey to those that mean them no good.  Parenting never ends, until death do us part.  

When you look at your child, what do you see?  Do you see many years of bad choices, on your part?  Do you see many years of good choices, on your part?  Our children are a reflection of us.  Regardless of the path they choose, you can still see the good, the bad, and the ugly that we have planted in them.  We reap what we sow.  When we raise our children right, as according to God, we have to be confident in what we have taught them.  When they refuse to do what they KNOW is right, we have got to be strong enough to walk away and put them in God's hands.  When our children are in bad situations, it is not always our fault.  But, sometimes it is.  Can you honestly say that the bad choices your child makes are not because of the way you raised them?  If you can not say this, it is never too late to be a better parent.   Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

Fall Back Sometimes

Great morning Loves!  I know I have not posted in a while, I have had many things going on.  God is still awesome, and I am still Highly Favored.  I love everyone, and I am seeing the love I have for others being manifested in the love that others have for me.  The struggles are continuously coming, but I am continuously growing Spiritually.  I am Blessed to have so many loving and caring people in my life.  Some I know personally, others I know virtually.  The people that I have crossed paths with are selfless.  They give of themselves and expect nothing in return.  A giving heart is a reflection of unconditional love.  It is an amazing feeling to love everyone, and to want what's best for the ones you love.  We take the time to try to help others, even when those people are not trying to help themselves.  One thing that "givers" must understand is that, every "goodly" deed is not a "Godly" deed.  We need to intervene when God tells us to.  We must be led by Him when it comes to helping others.  Givers have a tendency to live a life as "fixers".  We can not fix everything, and God does not REQUIRE us to step into every situation.  We need to learn to choose our battles, and stay off of the battlefield until God tells us to move.  All battles are not ours to fight.  The war is already won.  God will reveal to us when to go to the frontline, and when to fall back.   Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

STOP...Waiting to Exhale

Take a deep breath.  Breathe through it.  This is a common reaction to the things that are stressful.  The things that are exciting.  The things that make us nervous.  The site of a gorgeous Black man!  This reaction is a response to the negatives as well as the positives.  Considering that we are constantly "inhaling", at some point in our lives, we need to take the time to do the opposite.  This will give us balance.  Letting go of the air that has over loaded our lungs and our lives will give us a sense of closure.  Loose ends can prevent us from getting to this point.  As we complete the goals that we have set in life, we have to either mend or walk away from the things that are lagging on.  Setting limits, staying within boundaries, and knowing when to say when is a sure fire way of getting to the point where we can relieve our lungs.  Waiting to exhale is something that we will continue to do if we keep "WAITING".  We must pursue what it is we desire.  Breathe deeply in our pursuit, but take a load off of our lungs along the way.  Exhale those things that you have waited for too long.  Know when a dream will continue to be a fantasy.   What God has for you is for you, and your lungs will not be overloaded in the process of obtaining it.  I am...EXHALING!   Living, loving, and loving some more.    carry on

A Personal Visual

In the midst of their frustrations, I have heard MANY people say, "I didn't ask to be born, or I didn't ask for this life."  My response to that is usually, would you really have it any other way?  When we take a look at our own reality, it's easy to notice the things that we are not happy with.  But, when we REALLY look at our own reality, we need to look at the things that are not afforded to so many people.  Our life is what we make of it, in EVERY case.  But, regardless of how hard we work, if we do not put God first, ultimately, we will not have what He desires us to have.  God will give us the desires of our hearts.  As we grow spiritually, the desires of our hearts will change.  Growth means appreciation.  We need to show our appreciation by giving thanks for the many things that we take for granted.  

For starters, someone was aborted and never had the opportunity to experience life.  That shows love.  Someone did not wake up today.  That shows favor.  Someone does not FEEL loved.  I love you!  That speaks volumes.  It is a lot easier to gripe and complain about the things we do not have, or the things we want, than it is to take time to rejoice in the things we do have.  A lot of people do not take the time to "ask" God to give them another day.  Matthew 6:1 reads, "Give us this day our daily bread."  Period!  Nothing more, nothing less.  Our daily bread consists of food for life and food for the soul.  God will supply every one or our needs, and he is kind enough to give us some of our wants.  Why do we think that He will just give us everything, but we give Him nothing?"  We may pray for our health and strength, we may pray for prosperity.  But, do we really understand the true meaning of prosperity?  

Prosperity can be viewed many different ways.  Most believe that it is associated with finances.  Money, material things, a good job.  This is not the priceless form of prosperity that I pray for.  God rains on the just as well as the unjust (Matthew 5:45).  He will Bless us, just because.  Just because He loves us.  God is not a dead beat dad, and He will continue to take care of His children.  Even when we do not acknowledge Him or say Thank You.  We should love Him, because we love Him.  We should expect nothing in return, other than what He has promised before the world began.  Loving unconditionally is something that most people are not capable of doing.  They think they are, but they are not.  When you need a reason to love someone, your love is not unconditional.  When you view yourself as something other than positive, you do not love yourself.  Loving yourself first, will make you a better lover of others.

How can you love me, if you do not love yourself?  Loving ones self does not mean that you are arrogant, conceited, or feel that you are better than everyone else.  It means that you love what God created you to be, and you love the thought He put into creating you.  Accepting yourself for who you are does not mean that you are settling.  It simply means that, you are happy with you, and unless God reveals things about you that needs to be adjusted or changed, you will continue to love YOU.   Once we are able to accept ourselves as we are, and appreciate the lives that we have been given, maybe, just maybe, God will Bless you with the ability to see yourself as you "see" yourself.  Being confused does not mean that you have no clarity!  Clearly know that God is in control.  That is all.   Any Questions?  Living, loving, and loving some more.  carry on 

Anthony Clint, Jr. Scott High School Class of 2005

This is for ALL Bulldogs, honorary Bulldogs, and all others.  One of our fellow men is really doing his thing. Class of 2005, he is producing in Atlanta.  This is his new CD.  It is really good!   Get it and show some support.  Anthony Clint Jr. is doing his thing.


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carry on

Sad

It is so obvious that we are in a state of emergency.  Being someone that has no limits is a dangerous life to live.  But, when you are a Black man, it hits a lot closer to home.  We should make every effort to show compassion for each other, especially because this type of thing is becoming more and more common among our young Black men.  Lead by example, as long as this is not the example that you set.  Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

Angry Black Woman...NOT!!!

I REALLY despise this, being called an Angry Black woman! When will people realize that being strong, confident, out spoken, and independent does not mean that you are angry? Probably, NEVER!!! It is not, has never been, and will never be in the nature of a black women to be walked all over. Until I have a man(husband), I have no choice but to stand up for myself. That does not mean that I am angry. It simply means that I agree to disagree, and will NOT argue with you. Why is that so intimidating to Black Men, well most men?   carry on

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carry on

Catch My Dust!

Hello Loves!  I have been MIA for a few days.  I have been busier than a queen bee working her hive.  God is doing great things in my life, and in the lives of my loves.  My positive attitude has put me in a state of mind where I KNOW I can do anything.  God is my strengthener, He is my empowerer, He is my everything.  Believing this is what most people do.  KNOWING this is what comes with Spiritual growth!  I am a KNOWER!!!  I am determined to stay stronger, pray longer, and love harder this year.  I will not have a repeat of last year, EVER!  I am untouchable. I can not and will not be moved. I am invincible.  My mortality is my natural existence.  But, my immortality, through God,  is what will carry me through any and everything.  Because of God, I got this!  I smile in the face of turmoil.  I rejoice in the midst  of madness.  I dance in the rain.  I Praise Him in advance!  Under no circumstances, and I mean NONE, will I sway in my faith.  God has proven His greatness to me, and I am greater because of it.  Get thee behind me satan, my dust is the only thing you will ever catch.  And, you can't touch that, or...ME!  Living, loving, and loving some more.  carry on 

Watch It, Absorb It, Live It!

 

I know that I am gonna get a lot of slack for agreeing with this one.  But, despite the fact that I am independent, and I am single, I know how to treat a man and totally agree with this clip.  On the other hand, to my brothers, you need to also step up so that the single women who are confused about what it means to be independent, can be comfortable walking in her role in a relationship.  Show us that you know how to be the man, and we will be confident in showing you that we know how to be the woman.  I totally NEED a man.  I need a man for the things that a woman, my family, I myself, or my friends can not give me.  Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

Continue to Give..LOVE

Magnificent Monday Morning.  The second week of the year has begun.  Those of you that was looking for a new beginning, an opportunity to begin anew, how is that going for you?  I must say, God has made it a point to reveal some things to me that I have been totally confused about for quite some time.  I am one that prays, vigorously.  But, I am also one that desires to learn, constantly.  I have made some adjustments in the way I pray.  I have always made it a point to pray a specific prayer, I am now making it a point to be even more specific in my specifications.  We have not, because we ask not.  I believe that wholeheartedly.  But, it is imperative that when we ask, we ask the right way.  We need to be faithfully driven to receive and accept what God has for us.  This means that we understand that God knows the desires of our hearts, and that He will give us the desires of our hearts, but it also means that we understand that God knows what is best for us.  Learn to pray that God's will be done in your life.  Your entire life.  Not just the parts of your life that you are focused on changing, or repairing.  But, the parts of your life that God requires you to adjust.  Sometimes, those areas are not so obvious.  Oftentimes, what some see on the outside, is not equivalent to what's on the inside.  The strong have a tendency to walk their walk with pride, shoulders back, and our heads held high.  When what we actually feel on the inside, can be tormenting us all day everyday.  The physical very rarely mimics the mental or the spiritual.  PEACE can be throughout.  It begins on the inside, and should radiate to the surface.  When people look at me, they see the PEACE that can only be obtained, and maintained, through a very close, consistent, Spiritual relationship with God.  God gives me something that I, nor any other person, can give me.  I cherish that, and I embrace each and every opportunity I am given to show my appreciation.  My growth will be great, my greatness will be greater.  My God will be my God, until He says otherwise.  Which we all know, will NEVER happen. I am on a mission to get what God has for me.  The love of my life will know HIS place when he finds me.  When a man finds a wife, HE finds a good thing.  I will continue to love, continue to pray, and continue to make myself available for the man that God has for ME, to find ME.  His Word will not return void!  His love can fill all voids.  I feel totally validated in my love for God, my love for family, my love for friends, my love for foes, and my love for you.  My desire to give love is greater than it has ever been.  Even when rejected, I will continue to give...LOVE.   Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

Strange and Peculiar II

I'll be the first to admit, I am different.  I am strange and peculiar.  I will also admit that once I allow a man to get close to me, and really see how different I am, they tend to be very uncomfortable.  I am one whose life is usually a chaotic mess, and I am under constant attack.  Some would think that I am a bad person or I am reaping for something that I have done.  That is not the case.  The peace that everyone sees on the outside, is because of the peace that God has given me on the inside.  I thrive on the opportunity to grow Spiritually, the gift that God has given me makes me a very hard target for the enemy and his imps.  My gift of discernment has not and will not fail me, as long as I stay faithful unto God.  Because of this, my attacks are great and continuous.  Unless you are a God fearing man, truly a God fearing man.  You will not be able to comprehend or deal with this difference that is in me.  I live, breathe, and think Jesus, all day everyday.  I am very rarely caught off guard when it comes to any games or tricks played by men, or people in general.  Most people think that I am just smart and wise beyond my years.  It is so much more than that.  I am a child of God.  I have been given a gift that I use at God's convenience.  I have no control over what I do or do not discern.  But, the closer I get to God, the stronger my gift becomes.  

It's sad to say, things can be very confusing when I become emotionally attached to someone.  This is common for me, because I love everyone.  Regardless of what anyone has ever done, or tried to do to me, I still love them.  I will not retaliate or seek vengeance.  This has a tendency to make me seem gullible or weak.  I am far from that, I am strong in the Lord and have no desire to be anything other than the positive person that I am.  I am Blessed and Highly favored.  It is obvious in my attitude, my persona, my children, my family, and my friends.  But, I too, need someone to love every part of me.  Even the strange and peculiar parts.  I love the man that loves those parts of me most.  As of right now, God is the only one that has been able to fully embrace my differences.  What God has for me is for me, and I know that the man God has for me will be totally prepared to deal with me.  Yes, it takes time for someone to get to that point.  But, at least he is making an effort.  As he grows in God, his clarity will also grow.  I will not have to explain anything about myself to him, God will reveal it to him in His own time.  My man will walk my Spiritual walk with me, and accept me for "who" I am...no questions asked.  Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

For the Love of Man

As women, we have a tendency to go above and beyond for the love of a man.  Sometimes, it's for a man that does not appreciate us, and does not show that same love in return.  We cook for him, we clean for him, we say the supportive words needed to give him strength.  But, at what point do we realize that, the love we give may never be returned to us  on the same level.  Man was created in God's image.  Period!  Woman was created as a gift to man.  It's no wonder why we love harder, we love longer, and it takes a lot more for us to move forward after a love is lost.  Our love was created purposefully to be pure and unconditional.   We have to learn how to love and leave.  We have to learn how to love from afar.  It's ok to love, and to love everyone.  But, it is not ok to feel hurt when we are giving our love.  The giving of love is supposed to be a fulfilling thing.  Learn to understand that a woman's  love is different.  Learn to understand that the fulfillment we get in loving others may not be something that most men are capable of obtaining.  It's not that men are not loving, they just love differently than we do.  We love because we were created to love.  God never said that we would receive the same love in return.  We should require that we receive good, unconditional love in return.  But, we need to remember, conditions are different for a man.  Being sympathetic to men and the way they love, is a start.  But, being sympathetic to ourselves and the way we love is how it should be finished.  It is our choice who to love and how to love, so we think.  If you ask me, I think we were just born to love everyone, without thought.  I said all of that to say this, we have to do nothing for the love of God!  The fact that God loves me better than I can love myself, and better than I can love anyone else, is reason enough for me to continue to love the way I love.  I will not change my personal style of loving, unless I change to love harder, to love better.  I can deal with a man not loving me in return, the way I love him.  But, I can not deal with God not loving me in return, the way God loves me.  No one loves me better than God.  I love knowing that.  It makes sharing my love that much easier.  Living, loving, and loving some more  carry on

He's Good

God is good!  That is all.  Good night!   carry on

We Danced in the Rain!

There seems to have been constant attacks on a level that most of us have never seen before.  Before we could completely claim victory over one issue, another one presented itself with a vengeance.  There was no breaks in the clouds, no breaks in the sorrow, no sun, and no rainbows.  But, yet we maintained our faithfulness.  The last year was one constant storm, which consisted of countless down pours.  We had no understanding as to why things were coming at us at such a magnitude.  At one time or another, we even doubted ourselves.  But, we found the energy to dance in the rain.  The rain drops on our faces hid the tears we were shedding.  We became Spiritually empowered before, during, and after our monstrous tsunami!  We never doubted our faith in our God.  When we felt weak, our trust in Him gave us strength.  When we felt burdened down, His unconditional love for us carried the load.  I am here to serve notice, the storm is over.  Really, it is.  Praise God for your deliverance and for His Mercy and Grace.  He brought us to it, to bring us through it.  The storm is over...now.  Living, loving, and loving some more.   carry on

You are..."You"

I find it interesting that so many people are claiming that they are going to make a change for the New Year. For the most part, I believe change is good. But, some people are making changes in areas that even I know they can not follow through on. Change should consist of bettering yourself, but also something that YOU can actually maintain. Changing you does not necessarily mean changing "you". Continue to be who you are, no one can do that better than you can. Changing you can cause you to become someone else. You might not like being that "other" person. Your changes should require self acceptance. If you can not accept yourself now, how will you accept yourself later? First, you need to accept yourself as you are. Then you can make "adjustments". Your personality is your personality. Personalities are almost impossible to change. Perception, actions, reactions, or lack there of, are things that can be changed. Stay true to you, keep yourself. Don't lose yourself in the process of change. I am me, I accept me, I love me, I adore me. Try telling yourself this, EVERYDAY. Invoke your own positivity, and self adjustments will come naturally. Living, loving, and loving some more. carry on

ROI...Return on Investment

Good day my Loves! Once again, God has given us another opportunity to enjoy another beautiful day. The year started off rough for some, but the power of prayer will soften your road. I have come to the realization that I will need to make an even greater effort to obtain the greatest ROI possible. I invest my time, my love, my prayers, and my positive attitude whenever the opportunity presents itself. Now, my focus has changed. I intend to CREATE opportunities rather than waiting for them to come to me. People can be hesitant to reach out, so I have to find the time to branch out. I will connect with the people that need me the most. There is enough of me to go around. I have enough love for everyone. It's time to share myself with the needy, and time to stop the greedy from hoarding my time, love, and attention. THE Beautiful One is coming your way. In person, in prayer, or virtually. I will connect with more, I will touch more lives, and I WILL make a difference! Living, loving, and loving some more. carry on

God is...Unchanging

Sometimes, God will allow a physical separation, so that we can mentally separate from those things or people that He wants us to turn over to Him. From the perspective of an over achiever, it's really easy to say, "I worked too hard, I prayed too long, I loved unconditionally, and I have cried too much to let the enemy take control of my life or my children". But, what we need to say is, "I have remained faithful and God sees my faithfulness. I am too Spiritually powerful to even let the enemy think that he has won". The New Year has brought many disappointments for so many people all ready. What better time for the enemy to attack, than at the moment when we are happiest, and looking forward to a new beginning. Know him when you see him coming. Keep the faith. Keep the joy you felt when the year turned. God is the same God that we worshipped in 2011. The year has changed, but God is unchanging. It's time to cling to him tighter than ever before. Choose your battles. All others; pray, leave, believe, and receive. God's got it. The war is not ours! Living, loving, and loving some more. carry on