Greetings!

Christmas is over, and a new year is about to begin. This has been a difficult year for my family with the loss of my sister, and niece. As this year ends, I know as a family we are all looking forward to a wonderful new beginning. We have always been a close family, but going through this experience has made us even closer. God used everything we went through as a family to bind us even closer together. And, even though it has been tough, and our faith has been tested in ways we never expected I know that God’s plan is still perfect.

My friend’s pastor recently gave me a word from the Lord that has continued to resonate in my spirit. He said that I did not have to stick with tradition. I don't know why, but it’s like that word freed my spirit. I felt a weight being lifted. I know that God is leading me to step out in faith…to trust Him like never before, and I am excited about the things God has in store for me.

I usually make a list of things I would like to accomplish in the upcoming year, but this year I am determined that I am not going to do it. I am not going to make any New Year resolutions. It feels crazy to me. I usually have at least one, and then half-way through the year I realize that my resolution has fallen by the wayside. So, this year I am not going to put that pressure on myself.  

The next time we meet we will be in a whole new year. I pray that God continues to bless you and keep you. That He shows you a deeper level of faith in Him, and that in this new year every dream, every vision, and every desire will come to pass. 

Wishing you and your family a Happy and Safe Prosperous New Year!

Until next time…

Be blessed!

Greetings!
 
This procrastination thing has gone to a whole new level. It is showing up everywhere…at work, at home, even at church. I am not sure when it started, but instead of it going away—it seems to be picking up speed. Not only am I not writing like I should be, I am not eating right, and I haven’t been to the gym since July. I am waiting until the week of an event to get prepared, I am not studying for my classes, and even reading the Word is taking a back seat. I obviously have been taking this issue too lightly, and, that is exactly what the enemy wants me to do. Satan is our enemy, and he wants to destroy us. That may be his goal, but the Bible says, “Greater is He that is in you, than he who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4 (KJV)

I thought that the reason I had been procrastinating was because of laziness, but, I have learned that it is more than that. I have been fighting against a spirit that does not want to give up easily. That just let me know that God is about to do something great in my life, and the enemy does not want that thing to happen. That probably sounds crazy to most people, but as children of God, we war in the spirit…meaning we can’t fight the enemy on his turf—we have to fight him on ours. In Mark 9:29 it says, “Some things only come out by prayer and fasting.” One of my best friends just recently told me that I needed to fast, but I wasn’t ready. I still felt like I needed to be more disciplined…that maybe if I just worked harder, I could get back on track. That is definitely a trick of the enemy. This battle is not mine…it’s the Lord’s, and I need to get out of His way.

I know that there are many people out there going through the same thing that I am, and feeling defeated, but God is telling me to let you know that no weapon formed against us shall prosper. He has called us to a specific purpose, and nothing can stop it. It may take a while for us to catch up to it, but it is still there. Don’t give up…God is still in control. He hasn’t moved…we have. Now, we just have to get back into position.

Stay tuned…there is more to come.

Until next time…

Be blessed!

Greetings!

This time of year always makes me think about how thankful I am for everything. I know that sounds cliché, but I really am. I am thankful for my family, and friends...for my home and my work, and I am thankful most of all that God loved me so much that He sent His Son, Jesus Christ, to the cross for me. When I remember that...it always makes me want to do my best.

We are at the edge of a whole new year, and although I feel like I have been in hibernation… I can feel my dreams being awakened again. In order to get there though, I know I am going to have to be more disciplined. The issue with that for me is going to be keeping it simple. I have a tendency of going all the way to the left or all the way to the right…I am very rarely in the middle. So, the first thing I need to do is learn to take one step at a time and not think too far in advance. I know that when I do that I get overwhelmed, and then I end up doing nothing.

I am learning (the hard way) that God’s plan is always perfect. I don’t understand it most of the time, but I know He loves me and wants good things for me so that keeps me encouraged. I have to keep reminding myself of that when I feel like giving up. He has made me to be an overcomer, so whatever I am going through…I know He goes with me.

I find myself sometimes running ahead of God, so He is teaching me how to listen to him closely. I am learning to listen with my heart and not my head…that is going to be the difference between being good, and being great.

I am so excited to see where God is leading me, and I am so thankful that you are coming along with me on this journey.

Until next time…

Be blessed!