Everything is a Learning Experience

Everything that happens to you in your life is a learning experience. This is positive. We may have hoped for a different outcome, but face the facts in a positive light and move on. 

Let yourself become stronger from the experience, rather than weaker, full of doubt and stressed. Experience is just another word for mistake. Learn from these experiences by choosing a positive attitude that prepares you for the next challenge in life.

Service

Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love - Martin Luther King, Jr. 

Well said!!!! 

Others

Life's most urgent question is: What are you doing for others?- Martin Luther King, Jr.

It is natural to think about ourselves first BUT there are lots of people out there who are helpless, need assistance, are without monetary support, unable to cope with a loss, need mentoring, needs motivation to keep on keeping on 

We are only able to offer ourselves to others when we stop, listen to what's happening around us, pay attention to others' needs, give what we have etc

That's what life's about; because once upon a time, you needed someone too and they were there. 

Moving forward

In order to move on, you must understand why you felt what you felt and why you no longer need to feel it. Knowing that what's done is done and what's gone is gone. 

It’s okay to look back and think of fond memories but keep moving forward. 

Moving on doesn’t mean you forget about things, it just means you have to accept what happened and continue living.

And if it's about someone....just because you miss them doesn’t mean you need them back in your life. Missing is just a part of moving on.

Always remember that once you’ve made the decision to move on and forward, looking back in regret is neither healthy nor helpful. You will never find your future in the rear view mirror. 

Tell....

Howbeit Jesus suffered him not, but saith unto him, Go home to thy friends, and tell them how great things the Lord hath done for thee, and hath had compassion on thee - http://bible.com/1/mrk.5.19.kjv

It's always like this: when God performs a miracle and makes an impossible situation possible, He always says to go tell......

There are people in your sphere of influence that are/were fully aware of what hardship you faced or trial you suffered or situation you are in.

It is exactly what to do when He saves you from the situation, for you to give the entire glory to Him. Why? Because it draws all men unto Him. 

Pay it forward

I was at Starbucks yesterday and the person in front of me at the drive thru paid for half of my order. 

I returned the favor to the order of the person behind me.

Apparently, at that particular location, the act of "paying it forward" was going on all day.

Think you can do something similar? 

Passing through

You may think that in life, a lot of things happen to you along the way. The truth is, in life, you happen to a lot of things along the way - unlisted 

If this is true, then what impacts are we making? 

Covenant

Start every relationship in God, keep it grounded in His word, allow Him to guide you, call on Him when help is needed, place Him at every corner, nook and area of your covenant. 

But remember, both of you have to surrender to this way or a solo battle will be very lonely and difficult to fight. 

Overcoming

Overcoming evil with good is going above and beyond for someone when the world expects you to react in your carnal nature.....especially when it's someone that has wronged you and hasn't been remorseful yet....

Yes, them.....be good to them anyway....because the bible tells us so.  

Pride

I was watching a movie yesterday and heard this quote "your pride is depriving the very possibility of God doing something in your life".

That is so true!!! 

We have made ourselves believe that we can do all things in our strength. We've taken so many classes, we have so many degrees under our belts, lots of letters at the end of our titles, read lots of books etc... And somehow, these things have puffed us up to a fake self-confidence that we no longer need God's help.

Lord help us that our pride doesn't bring us to a fall. 

Where it lay...

He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay - Matt 28:6

For some of us, it's not believable enough to hear that God has done something big and miraculous; for some reason, we also want the full evidence of it. We want to see it, so that we know that we know that we know that it absolutely, really is a divine miracle.

Lord, help us to believe as we hear and take your word for what it is; without doubt, reservation or additional confirmation. 

Amen!

Celebrate

One Righteous Woman said few days ago to celebrate your heart on valentines day...thanks Lori Knight! 

It is so true! This day doesn't need to be just for the ones dating or married; it is a day of love. 

Love your heart for what it has gracefully endured, love your strength for how it has fought for; love your soul for how it has surrendered in trust; love your life for how it has submitted wholeheartedly; love your passion for its different expressions; love your heart for the transformation it's gone under; love your God for the renewing, and the mending, and the second chances, and the embracing, and the restoring, and the unconditional love that He is always giving. 

Happy Valentine's day Righteous Woman! 

What's it worth?

What do you own that is the last of what you've got....it's worth everything to you....and very difficult for you to let go of or give away?

We can learn from  the woman with the alabaster box (Matt 26); who had nothing to lose and nothing worth holding on to. She gave all she owned to a Savior who she came to know as the One who provides .... with absolutely no hesitation.

A great lesson... 

Small group

Calling all ladies!!!!!!

We are a week away from our small group meeting. So excited!!!

Tuesdays at 6:30pm....(share the news)

Looking forward to spending the next few weeks growing together!

Why do life alone, when you can have lots of like-ladies praying with/for you, cheering you on,  laughing with you, encouraging you and standing firmly with you? #tfc

Thoughts

Every mind idea eventually leads to somewhere. It is our responsibility to steer it towards the right path. 

It is extremely important that our thoughts are clean, safe, creative and productive; as one day, they may need to be translated into a series of actions.

Happy Friday

Happy Friday ladies! I pray you have a blessed day and a fantastic weekend! 

Following instruction

We see in the book of Exodus where God instructed Moses on how to build the Tabernacle. Though the details were extremely precise, Moses did exactly as he was instructed. He didn't add to it or take anything from it...and as a result, the very intention of God, the architect, which was a place o worship and the fullness of His glory was always in the Tabernacle. 

May we be like so. Where we don't try to alter the work of God...where we believe and take it for what it is.... Always! 

Increase

"He gives power to the faint and weary, and to him who has no might He increases strength [causing it to multiply and making it to abound] (Isaiah 40:29 AMP)."

"Increase is not all about you having more, it's about you becoming more. When we say that God is a God of increase, there are many areas of our lives this applies to. Some situations we go through in life seem as if they leave us powerless and feeling like we are about to physically faint. God has promised to give power to the faint, and increase the strength of the weary. Today, release your faith, and set your hope on God empowering you to overcome feeling powerless, and increasing and renewing your strength like that of an eagle. It's time to mount up, not lay down!" Bishop Carl Smith

Anxiety

Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus - http://bible.com/1/php.4.6.kjv

It is difficult because we are human but we are in this world but not of it. In that knowledge, we do not wrestle with worldly systems and practices but we pray unto our Father for divine wisdom; we do not worry about tomorrow's provision but we giveback what we have of our hearts and allow God to provide for us what we need. 

Anxiety is not of God, trust is! 

A true friend vs an associate

Friendship is one of the most valuable assets one can have.  The bible states in Proverbs 18:24 that "there exists a friend sticking closer than a brother". It also shares that "bad associations spoil useful habits" in 1 Corinthians 15:33.  So, what is the difference between a true friend and an associate?  Should your mate be your friend first?  Do you know how to make and keep a good friend?  If you are young should your parents have a say in who you are friends with?  Are you friends with someone for the right reasons?  Are you friend worthy?  And are your friends worth having?  Tough but real questions. Definitely worth pondering on....

Hardwork

“How long should you try? Until.” ~ Jim Rohn

Work Ethic seems to be universally accepted as one of the most important factors contributing to one’s success. The harder you work – the more successful you’ll be. “Do a bunch by lunch…be a winner by dinner!” ~ Unknown.

And in this day and age, with so many things spiraling out of control and leaving us in tougher and tougher economic situations, it can feel good to get a grip and take charge over at least one aspect of our current situation that can have a significant impact on our future success. Although not necessarily easy to control, with the right mindset, and the right map, you’re sure to get to where you want to be a lot faster than from laying down, eating leftovers, and watching your favorite TV shows. 

Remember, “The most practical, beautiful, workable philosophy in the world won’t work – if you won’t.” ~ Unknown.

We’re not saying that breaks are bad. But, when you can align your life passion with purpose and persistence, the lines between ‘working’ and ‘playing’ dissolve and become one ever flowing part of your life. 

Find your passion, work extraordinarily hard on it (without really ‘working’), and take control of your future successes!