Let your light shine

So I have been really pondering on the reason why some people act in such a harsh manner toward others? So many people young and old are so bitter. It almost seems as though it's eating them alive. There are so many situations in life that can contribute to us having that type of demeanor. Sometimes it is very difficult because you can end up altering the way you are because of the way people treat you. The Lord had really ministered to me and he gave me this peace. Despite the way people treat you, you need to let your light shine. Don't allow people to take your spark away from you. Never allow people to stop you from showing love or being "sweet". Be yourself. Forget about pleasing people, focus on pleasing God. Love your neighbour, love your enemies, be honest, display integrity and be true to yourself. I believe that this is when you will find true happiness and satisfaction in your life.

BUILD YOUR OWN EMPIRE

~Just thinking~
So we continuously watch what other people have, we focus on the accomplishments that they have made. Their material gain looks so appealing to our eyes. Their success stories are amazing. But what about what we are doing to elevate ourselves? What are you doing to make "your situation" a better one? We say we have "faith" but do we really? We all have dreams, ideas, visions & plan...s for our lives, but sometimes OUR fear of the "unknown" holds us back. If we truly examine the success stories that we admire, you would notice that most of them "stepped out". You have to start somewhere. A small start doesn't mean it's an insignificant one, remember that Rome was not built in a day.
~Build your own EMPIRE~

Try to discover things in your own way

Just a thought~

Often times we tend to look at people among us and try to "mimic" or "copy" what they do. Sometimes we must try doing things our own way. God placed gifts and talents within all of us. They were designed to make us successful and to bless others. Try discovering things in your own way. You are smart, special and unique. Focus on excelling your dreams and goals, not on what everyone else is doing. It is ok to become inspired by someone, but use that inspiration to help create a better you.

"The Unexpected "

Have you ever felt like there was a situation or situations in life that happened unexpected? The things that just blow your mind in a negative way. Things that were not planned. The ones that seemed to hit you like a ton of bricks. Everything was seeming to be "ok" and then it happens, "the unexpected". Bad news, hurtful words, life threatening diseases, financial dilemma, turmoil in relationships and so on..So what do you do? Who do you turn to? Is there hope? Will it ever get better?  What is your next step? Truth be told many times the answers to those questions could easily be give up, it will not get better, it is inevitable, this is hopeless. You might naturally feel feelings of despair, sadness, anxiety, panic or doubt. I am here to encourage each and  everyone of you to hold on and trust God. Sometimes the Lord allows us to go through these situations to make us stronger, to make us wiser, to make us rely on him entirely. When my mum passed, it was TOTALLY UNEXPECTED. She experienced weaker points that she did prior to going into that hospital that day. When it happened, I felt all those feelings and so much more. I asked myself, how am I going to go on? But God is seeing me through. I am not saying that the pain ever goes away, but I am always able to turn to someone that will NEVER give up on me, someone who loves me more than I could ever love myself. Maybe your situation might not be the loss of someone, but you might be facing an "unexpected" event. Remember that God will never allow you to go through something without equipping you for it. Many times we are not aware of what we are made of, but when we face these things, it helps us to discover just who we are. I know that it might seem as though you will never be able to go on, but remember this to shall pass. So cry if you have to, share with your friends and find support in your family, but above it all remember that God is with you even until the very end of the world. We are so grateful to have easy access to his throne. All you have to do is talk to him. If you feel like you cannot handle it within yourself, give it ALL to him. We might not know what the future holds, but we know who holds the future.

~Lord Jesus I come before you on behalf of everyone that might be hurting today. Lord I lift up their situations before you and I ask you to give them clarity, peace and hope in you. I pray that you would minister to each and everyone of their individual needs. I cry out to you, asking this in no other name but the name of Jesus. Amen~

God always keeps us covered

Sometimes we might act on our emotions and make decisions that were random, impulsive or made based on "our judgement". Often times in situations like these, things don't always end up flowing easily. Then there are other times when we include God in our decisions (which truly is the best option). I have come to realise that no matter what the situation is, God always keeps us covered. Even when we "mess up", or waiver in our faith, he still grants us his mercy and grace.

~Thank You Jesus~

"The implantation"

So I kept feeling my mom recently. Hearing her favorite scriptures and songs. Being in situations that just reminded me of her and so on. Tonight when we got back from church my 3 year old son looked up to the sky and he said, "Mommy you see that star there, that is grammie". I immediately turned to him and I asked, "Son what made you say that?". His little face glowed and he said, "You see how bright it is, it's just like her."  I turned to him and asked with tears in my eyes, "Do you miss her?" He responded yes, "But she is in my heart". Sometimes we often wonder why our loved ones are taken away from us? We know that they are with the Lord, however that pain and void tends to consume us ever so often. I truly believe that when you are connected to someone on not just an emotional but spiritual level, God allows a certain implantation to take place. My mother and I were closer than any words could ever describe. Ever since she passed, whenever I feel like I am in a difficult position, I feel something way down on the inside that just reminds me of her peaceful nature. She had so many things that seemed so "unfinished" . Many times we think that our loved ones that left us did not accomplish all that they were "supposed" to. But maybe they left an "implantation" with us. Maybe we were the ones that had to carry on their legacy. Maybe they passed the baton to us. The question is, are you going to drop it? I always say my mom had some HUGE shoes to fill, but my prayer is that I just continue to be a loving, understanding, patient, kind and selfless soul that she was. We don't need to "fill" their shoes, but I think we need to discover our own. I look at my children each and everyday and even though my pain is indescribable, I really wonder how do they feel? They adored my mother. They were her world. Every time I look at them I see something she implanted. Their praying hearts, their soft nature, the ability to discern, sensitivity and so much more. Even though they are gone from the natural, they implanted something within us that is powerful, everlasting and overwhelmingly special.

~Thank you Lord for the implantation, I am forever grateful. Mummy I miss you beyond measure, thank you for EVERYTHING you taught me. I pray that I will continue to be ALL that I can be for God's glory~

How are you going into your new season?

Ok so we all know that 2012 is the year of Divine Government. The year of order, the year of the refreshing, the year where things are going to "turn around". So why is it that since the year started, there are still some things that seems to be the way they were before. Why is it that "our current circumstances" seems like they are not changing. Why are we still undergoing "attacks". Attacks in our finances, mind, health and overall state of being? We know that the best is yet to come. We know that all is well. We know that our future looks bright. We receive all of the great words we have heard time after time again. The question is, how are you going into your new season? The "easy" or most "inevitable" route would be to "break under pressure", to "give in" when troubles come our way. Do you think if you got a glimpse of your GREAT future that that would determine how often you wore your garment of praise? I truly believe that if we really saw where God is about to take us we would change the way in which we worship him. We would praise him "in spite of" the way we feel. We would give him our "ALL". God is not a man to lie. His promises are true. He wants to make us more like him. He wants to remove our ways and replace them with his ways. We often say the prayer, "Lord make me more like you". Do we really want to be like him? Do we really want to hurt the way he did? If God were to ask you to sacrifice your most prized possession, would you do it? Sometimes the reason why it seems like it is taking longer than it should, is because we are not quite ready to receive what he has in store for us. When we say, "Lord you are the potter, we are the clay", do we really mean that? Do we really want him to mold us, shape us and transform us into what HE wants to be? When the heat is on and we are being "pressed", "tested" or "challenged" we need to put on the "yet will I praise". The praise from deep down within. The praise "in spite of". The "Job Praise". So I ask the question again, "how are you going into your new season?"

~Lord make us more like you. Remove everything that is not like you. We submit all of our ways, thoughts and deeds to you. Remove our unrighteous nature. Make us pure and holy. Teach us how to love like you. Teach us how to trust you in the storm. Teach us how to wait upon you Lord. Break our heart for what breaks yours. We give ourselves to you. Do what you want to do within us. Shake up what needs to be shaken up. Purify us Oh Lord. Amen~

Job 13:15

Though he slay me, yet will I trust in him!!!
~I am going into my new season with PRAISE!!!~