Saturday, December 31, 2011
2011 flashback
As I look back through what 2011 brought me I kind of get emotional; whew Lawd this was a long trying year! I definitely blogged the most this year, as you can see. The things posted were for me & how I felt. I've accomplished a lot in preparation for 2012. And I'm really ready to see what 2012 will have in store for me. I feel as though I'm as prepared for 2012 as I can be & glad to be able to bring in the new year with 3 of my closest friends. I might even cry a little. God has been good (a lover, friend provider, my everything), my family is in great health & loving each other dearly, and my friends. & I are at an awesome place in our friendships. I'm excited!
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Breaking comfort zones ASAP!
I recently attended Christmas with the Condrey's; an event hosted by Praise 102.5's inspirational DJ Corey "Coco Brother" Condrey which was something like a Friday night church service. Great singing, a powerful message & wrapped up my the most inspirational/encouraging messages I've ever heard in my life by gospel artist William McDowell! He said
"If you miss an appointment with God. He is not obligated to reschedule."
The purpose for this quote was how we are so quick to stop our praise/worship because we don't want to make others feel uncomfortable or we fell slightly out of place, so we rush our praise. To me my praise is the way I say thank you Lord for ALL you have done for my family, friend & myself. My praise is the way I draw myself near to God and we converse about it all. Praise is a great opportunity to gain answers to questions and find a certain kind of peace much searched for. Gospel artist Vicki Yohe once said "your breakthrough is on the other side of your worship"
As I sat in in the service praising & worshiping the Lord showed my an escalator that was placed on pause. I was the only person on the escalator standing comfortably, yet wanting to get to the top, but it wasn't moving & I seemed to be okay with that. Then I was shown an image of things I've been wanting to accomplish at the top of this escalator. It's as though God was at the top looking down on me asking when was I going to get out of this comfort zone so he can turn the escalator on for me to get to the top. I didn't have to use the steps to get to the top, because God already has everything in motion, just waiting for an okay. The okay is my praise & my worship!
From this point on there I will no longer place a hold on my praise, because I want HIM to know my worship is forreal! My praise will be my okay & my thanks!
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Chit Chat Read
I mentioned before a couple of times about a program I was starting. Remember? Well, it is finally starting up tomorrow, Dec. 15, 2012. I'm soooooo excited I can't even sleep. I consider it such a blessing to see my dreams coming true right before my eyes.
The program is a book club/mentoring program called Chit Chat Read. The target is girls ages 11-16 in the Douglasville, GA community. I feel this program is beyond needed due to the different things we will offer, such as literature, self-esteem workshops, etiquette courses, etc. The base of the program is African-American literature as a way for the girls to find a release through literature. Some of the books selected for the program are written by a fabulous author, Sharon Flake. The characters are around the same ages of the Chit Chat Read girls and face similar problems....
CHIT CHAT READ
In life, society places stumbling blocks in our way as we strive to move ahead. Girls are faced with their hardest challenge of being accepted between the ages of 11-16. With proper people placed in their lives, girls will be able to overcome these obstacles of low self-esteem and peer approval and become successful students and citizens. Through communication, we help one another with some of the issues we are all faced with as we grow and mature into young women. In literature, we can find character(s) that we can identify with in certain situations. Chit Chat Read is a book club program where your daughter can talk about her issues, dilemmas, and joys in its relation to literature. The characters in each book are around the ages of 11-16 and face ordinary issues that a typical teenage girl may face. These issues include but are not limited to boys, parents, religion, school, social media, and acceptance; these books have it all! The girls will read, share, and discuss how the characters overcame obstacles in their lives and how they compare to or relate to those characters in the book.
We will meet once a week on Thursdays to have our chit chats. I feel this is a great way for your daughter to deal with issues from her past, current issues, and potentially prevent future problems or issues from arising. This is a literature program embedded with Christian values that will promote abstinence, self-worth, and the importance of academics. Our motto is “He loves me, I love me” referring to God. I want the girls to appreciate themselves and to know God loves them, too. I hope you find interest in this program and allow me the opportunity to work with your daughter.
The girls will read one book a week, using a book chunking method. Book chunking is dividing the total number of the book’s pages by seven, because there are seven days in one week. Each Thursday we will meet to discuss the book in its entirety. Not only will we chat about the challenges the characters faced, but how we can relate to those challenges in our own lives. There will be weekly activities based on the book, including special guests who will share similar experiences as the character(s) from the story.
The program is a book club/mentoring program called Chit Chat Read. The target is girls ages 11-16 in the Douglasville, GA community. I feel this program is beyond needed due to the different things we will offer, such as literature, self-esteem workshops, etiquette courses, etc. The base of the program is African-American literature as a way for the girls to find a release through literature. Some of the books selected for the program are written by a fabulous author, Sharon Flake. The characters are around the same ages of the Chit Chat Read girls and face similar problems....
CHIT CHAT READ
In life, society places stumbling blocks in our way as we strive to move ahead. Girls are faced with their hardest challenge of being accepted between the ages of 11-16. With proper people placed in their lives, girls will be able to overcome these obstacles of low self-esteem and peer approval and become successful students and citizens. Through communication, we help one another with some of the issues we are all faced with as we grow and mature into young women. In literature, we can find character(s) that we can identify with in certain situations. Chit Chat Read is a book club program where your daughter can talk about her issues, dilemmas, and joys in its relation to literature. The characters in each book are around the ages of 11-16 and face ordinary issues that a typical teenage girl may face. These issues include but are not limited to boys, parents, religion, school, social media, and acceptance; these books have it all! The girls will read, share, and discuss how the characters overcame obstacles in their lives and how they compare to or relate to those characters in the book.
We will meet once a week on Thursdays to have our chit chats. I feel this is a great way for your daughter to deal with issues from her past, current issues, and potentially prevent future problems or issues from arising. This is a literature program embedded with Christian values that will promote abstinence, self-worth, and the importance of academics. Our motto is “He loves me, I love me” referring to God. I want the girls to appreciate themselves and to know God loves them, too. I hope you find interest in this program and allow me the opportunity to work with your daughter.
The girls will read one book a week, using a book chunking method. Book chunking is dividing the total number of the book’s pages by seven, because there are seven days in one week. Each Thursday we will meet to discuss the book in its entirety. Not only will we chat about the challenges the characters faced, but how we can relate to those challenges in our own lives. There will be weekly activities based on the book, including special guests who will share similar experiences as the character(s) from the story.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Only so much can be done
My heart goes out to all the parents who did the best they could do in parenting & providing as much as possible for their children. I salute you parents who actually try your best to make a positive impact in the lives of your children. It really makes me sad to see people I know stray away from their wonderful upbringing and end up in prison. I just saw a mugshot of someone near & dear to my heart & he seems to be facing about 5-7yrs in prison. To me his mom did the best she knew how to do, but as a parent you can only do so much...I'm not a parent, but I think I kind of understand her pain.
I'm praying for them.
I'm praying for them.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
A wonderful change
I always say "You've got to know what I've been through in order to understand my praise" Looking at someone is not the best representation of assuming what they've been through. I believe my story is a little bit more than what some people would expect to hear from me. Just know God has really seen me through and I'm constantly asking for the Lord to order my steps so I won't fall off track anymore. There is a song that says, "A wonderful change has come over me.." that is a piece of my testimony.
One day I'm going to have the courage to share my testimony with everyone. Until then I'll just share bits and pieces. Maybe I'll write a book. LOL just kidding :-)
One day I'm going to have the courage to share my testimony with everyone. Until then I'll just share bits and pieces. Maybe I'll write a book. LOL just kidding :-)
Boldness
I continuously add different things to my prayers, such as, conviction, patience, forgiveness and strength. My explanation for each of my prayers is: conviction to know my wrongs so they can immediately be corrected, patience to deal with people no matter my mood, forgiveness for my sins and people who I've done any wrong to, and strength to make it through each and every day.
Now, I want to add the spirit of boldness. I want to be able to take a stand on His word and be knowledgeable enough to explain His meaning to other people who might be lost or confused. I would like the ability to come up to a complete stranger and say "have you confessed Jesus Christ as your Lord & savior?" Just as promiscuous people, strippers, homosexuals, liars, cheaters, drug addicts, fornicators and alcoholics are bold enough to remain living their life without regret nor worrying about offending somebody I want to be able to live my life with that same bold spirit. The difference will be my walk with God and my talk with others about the goodness He has for US if we choose to live our lives accordingly.
Now, I want to add the spirit of boldness. I want to be able to take a stand on His word and be knowledgeable enough to explain His meaning to other people who might be lost or confused. I would like the ability to come up to a complete stranger and say "have you confessed Jesus Christ as your Lord & savior?" Just as promiscuous people, strippers, homosexuals, liars, cheaters, drug addicts, fornicators and alcoholics are bold enough to remain living their life without regret nor worrying about offending somebody I want to be able to live my life with that same bold spirit. The difference will be my walk with God and my talk with others about the goodness He has for US if we choose to live our lives accordingly.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Warning signs
There was a small debate on a friend of mine's Facebook page earlier.
She posted one of the youtube clips (the Homosexuality poem) I have on this blog to her Facebook page to share with her friends. One of her friends said she thought the topic of homosexuality being a sin was ridiculous! Well, at first I didn't want to say anything, then I felt as though maybe she truly didn't know homosexuality is actually a sin & the wages of sin is death! So
I said " research the story of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis ch. 19) and how the Lord destroyed that place because of the homosexuality/sinful things going on in that city. Also take a look at Leviticus chapter 19. It's a choice, life is a choice-we choose how to live it. Everything on my end is done all in love."
She replied "The BIBLE says a lot of things are sins that we don't consider sin anymore. Vegetable gardens, for instance. And men with injured genitals aren't allowed into heaven. Blended fabrics are also a no-no. If you're a man and your brother dies leaving his wife childless, you have to give her children. And then, apparently, you both have to be stoned to death. Yay Old Testament!
New Testament--women should cover their heads. No music in church. It's pretty darn hard for rich people to get into heaven.
The Bible also gives the okay to things that we consider wrong these days. Selling your children into slavery, for instance. Or forcing a woman to marry her rapist. I'm not coming from an atheist or a homosexual perspective here, either. I'm a heterosexual Episcopalian Religion minor who considers herself blessed to belong to a church that ordains women and homosexuals."
She posted one of the youtube clips (the Homosexuality poem) I have on this blog to her Facebook page to share with her friends. One of her friends said she thought the topic of homosexuality being a sin was ridiculous! Well, at first I didn't want to say anything, then I felt as though maybe she truly didn't know homosexuality is actually a sin & the wages of sin is death! So
I said " research the story of Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis ch. 19) and how the Lord destroyed that place because of the homosexuality/sinful things going on in that city. Also take a look at Leviticus chapter 19. It's a choice, life is a choice-we choose how to live it. Everything on my end is done all in love."
She replied "The BIBLE says a lot of things are sins that we don't consider sin anymore. Vegetable gardens, for instance. And men with injured genitals aren't allowed into heaven. Blended fabrics are also a no-no. If you're a man and your brother dies leaving his wife childless, you have to give her children. And then, apparently, you both have to be stoned to death. Yay Old Testament!
New Testament--women should cover their heads. No music in church. It's pretty darn hard for rich people to get into heaven.
The Bible also gives the okay to things that we consider wrong these days. Selling your children into slavery, for instance. Or forcing a woman to marry her rapist. I'm not coming from an atheist or a homosexual perspective here, either. I'm a heterosexual Episcopalian Religion minor who considers herself blessed to belong to a church that ordains women and homosexuals."
Then this power team (couple I admire from a distance) came in & said "
I'll just say that it is important to understand the context in which scripture is written. Christ has risen from the dead, so I believe we both can acknowledge that many of the laws of the Old Testament have been abolished and or fulfilled though Christ. I support ordaining women 100%, as I believe that women, just like men, play an intricate role in sharing the gospel message. I do, however, whole heartedly disagree with ordaining homosexuals. How does your church go about that and what is there justification for it? I really am simply asking because I would like to know. I say that because The Bible clearly states that those who practice homosexuality, as well as male prostitution, or who are fornicators, or who are idolaters will not inherent the kingdom of God. (1 Corinthians 6:9-11).
Context is Key here. In all of our "getting" we are to get understanding, meaning we are to ask God to help us understand His word within the context of his overall original message to us. And I'll just say this. Jesus says "I place before you (me, you, the entire world) Life & Death. Choose Life (the truth, righteousness, holiness, Him-Jesus, & anything else noble and right)Therefore, Life is about the Ultimate choice."Now, when you aren't too sure about your faith & what you stand for you might have been think hey, maybe she's right. People please remain faithful and dedicated your beliefs. My good friend JH tweeted this "the Bible warns us that in the last days, ppl will come to mock the Truth & follow their own desires. Read the book of Jeremiah, see what happens to ppl who stubbornly follow their own evil desires."
So, I say choose LIFE & live your life accordingly! It's not our job to judge, but to lend out a helping hand to the confused that might be going astray.
Now where you start, but where you finish.
Mali Music and one of my really good friends Everett E. Hall sing a song called "Avaylable" (the youtube clip can be found on one of my previous blog post)
Mali says something in this song & it literally touches me every time I listen to it
"Not once*not twice*not three times*Have I drop the ball*when all was on the line*But please believe* the last time*was the last time*I gonna let Your Will be done *and not mine*Things have gotten better* the sun’s a little brighter*and since I casted my cares on You*I feel a little lighter*Now I can hold my head up*stick my chest out*Because Your Will*will surely be carried out*No doubt*about it*"
I mean how many times have we just placed a situation into our own hands and said "naw bruh I got this one" when in all actuality it's the Lord who we need to look to in anything we do. Then once we hand it back over to him and see how easy it is for him to handle the situation we feel soooo relieved.
Someone once told me it's not where you start, but where you finish. Continuing to take complete control over your issues can drive you crazy! Hand them over to God & watch what happens.
Mali says something in this song & it literally touches me every time I listen to it
"Not once*not twice*not three times*Have I drop the ball*when all was on the line*But please believe* the last time*was the last time*I gonna let Your Will be done *and not mine*Things have gotten better* the sun’s a little brighter*and since I casted my cares on You*I feel a little lighter*Now I can hold my head up*stick my chest out*Because Your Will*will surely be carried out*No doubt*about it*"
I mean how many times have we just placed a situation into our own hands and said "naw bruh I got this one" when in all actuality it's the Lord who we need to look to in anything we do. Then once we hand it back over to him and see how easy it is for him to handle the situation we feel soooo relieved.
Someone once told me it's not where you start, but where you finish. Continuing to take complete control over your issues can drive you crazy! Hand them over to God & watch what happens.
Monday, November 14, 2011
God get's ALL the glory
Today had been an amazing day! I'm a bit emotional right now because sometimes when you really get into the presence of God you can't help but get emotional. Have you ever just took out the time to go deep into worship. I feel as though a lot of release can be gain through worship.
A couple of my friends just got their certification to teach today & immediately gave all the glory to God. Acknowledging the Lord & his work I feel keeps blessings coming upon you.
My best friend said something really powerful today "This is crazy!!! I know he's real but this is too real for me. That GUY is amazing:-)" Her meaning behind this message was the fact that we are getting closer and closer to our dreams turning into reality. The biggest part of this was her giving God the glory he so rightly deserves. When God behind your dreams (visions) he's got your back 100% and is ordering your steps every step of the way.
When we continue to send the praises up the blessings will continue to fall down upon us. Can't nobody tell me God isn't absolutely amazing! I pray that worship becomes apart of your everyday life; watch what happens when you worship Him.
A couple of my friends just got their certification to teach today & immediately gave all the glory to God. Acknowledging the Lord & his work I feel keeps blessings coming upon you.
My best friend said something really powerful today "This is crazy!!! I know he's real but this is too real for me. That GUY is amazing:-)" Her meaning behind this message was the fact that we are getting closer and closer to our dreams turning into reality. The biggest part of this was her giving God the glory he so rightly deserves. When God behind your dreams (visions) he's got your back 100% and is ordering your steps every step of the way.
When we continue to send the praises up the blessings will continue to fall down upon us. Can't nobody tell me God isn't absolutely amazing! I pray that worship becomes apart of your everyday life; watch what happens when you worship Him.
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Comfort & conviction
I constantly pray for the Lord to make me feel convicted when I'm not doing something according to His plan. As I sit here and watch these youtube clips of Christian poetry I hear the Lord speaking to me! We can become so comfortable with our regular lives and our comfort can turn into laziness. These videos came at the perfect time in my life. Being a Christian is more than sitting back "living right" we must share the gospel with those around us. I usually try not to take religion with others because I consider myself not trying to throw my god on others.
At this point I'm done making excuses and ready to take my walk to the next level. Once we feel comfort in our walks I feel like it's God tapping us on our shoulders so He can take us a little higher.
My plan is to tell somebody about God at least once a day, no matter if it's in real life, email or social media.
My desire is to please God & live my life accordingly. If others cannot see my walk, then I must not be doing something right.
At this point I'm done making excuses and ready to take my walk to the next level. Once we feel comfort in our walks I feel like it's God tapping us on our shoulders so He can take us a little higher.
My plan is to tell somebody about God at least once a day, no matter if it's in real life, email or social media.
My desire is to please God & live my life accordingly. If others cannot see my walk, then I must not be doing something right.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Perfection
I don't ever mean to hurt the feelings of other by what I say via Facebook, Twitter or this blog. I a fully aware of no one being perfect; mistakes happen. A lot! I posted a comment on Facebook & Twitter today saying "FIRST love, NEXT marriage, THEN the baby in the baby carriage, right? Right??" This comment wasn't intended for any specific person, but an expression of how I was feeling. Media can be so influential to making people think it's okay to do the wrong thing. Many ask the question what makes right, right and wrong, wrong. From a Christian aspect & my personal view the Bible holds the key to our rights & wrongs. If we fill convicted by a certain thing we are doing, clearly what we are doing is wrong. My status, tweets & blogs are what I'm thinking & how I view life. If you might be offended I do apologize for the misunderstanding; I apologize for what has been said though. It may sound harsh, but we're all trying to get into heaven, right? Well let's make an effort in doing what is right. If you aren't sure of your decisions being right, ask yourself would God be pleased with the choice you're making. If you have to think about it, it's a great possibility your decision might not be the best choice. We are all in this thing together, hopefully trying to get to the same place. I too am guilty of a lot of wrong decisions. In the mist of my wrong and sometimes after realize I didn't do the right thing I ask for forgiveness. We have the choice to life right, what is your choice? Sometimes we have to step outside of our self & ask the Lord to reveal our self to our self, if that makes sense. That way you can sort of see what changes you might need to make in life in order to better your lifestyle.
This is all said in love :-)
This is all said in love :-)
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Its been a min.
Well where do I begin? School has been pretty tough and time consuming, I guess that would be the reason I haven't blogged much lately. I was also struggling with a recent decision I made in my life, wondering if I did the right thing or not. I've finally gained the peace in my decision and my joy has been restored. Thank God! Work has been awesome! My personal life has been amazing and getting better by the day. I reunited with some old friends this past weekend & plan on keeping in touch this time for sure. One friend in particular, has such an amazing vibe that makes you want to stick around. Well, I suppose that is all for now....
Oh and I finally got an okay on a program I've been trying to start for the past year.I'll keep y'all updated on that for sure.
Oh and I finally got an okay on a program I've been trying to start for the past year.I'll keep y'all updated on that for sure.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Pouring from my heart
Ever just sat back a realized how thankful you are for life. Thankful for a 180degree change. Thankful for who you used to be & who you are now. Thankful for peace, knowledge & understanding. Thankful for your guardian angels. Thankful for protection. Thankful for God seeing you through all your "mistakes". Thankful for the happenings of the past. Thankful for your visions. Thankful for family & great/real friends. Thankful for unconditional love. Thankful Jesus coming to save us from the misery of sins. Thankful for the ability to move around, blink your eyes & breathe. Thankful for the food you eat, clothes you wear & shelter over your head at night. Thankful for technology. Thankful academia. Thankful for emotions & feelings. Thankful for opportunity. Thankful for the ability to recognize your faults & change. Thankful for God allowing you to see a new day each & every day.
I'm just soooo thankful & I continuously strive to take nothing for granted & count it all joy & blessings.
I'm just soooo thankful & I continuously strive to take nothing for granted & count it all joy & blessings.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Powerful statement
Now, I propose the challenge to enhance our prayer lives. That is my new mission/goal/focus. It's all about praising Him in advance!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Split seconds
"Our live is like a vapor", said my good friend Mirra, who frequently keeps me partially sane these days.
I received some terrible news today about a young lady I literally grew up with. She was the sweetest person I've ever encountered, always smiling and never a rude person to her friends nor anyone I can name. She was a very active student while attending UWG & recently gotten a teaching job which is an amazing accomplishment during these tough economic times.
Well some stories aren't always like Disney (with a happy ending). Long story short, UWG had homecoming & she come to celebrate with old friends, was drinking, driving, hit & killed a young guy driving a motorcycle. She was charged with DUI, failure to yield & vehicular homicide according to the AJC .
When I first heard the story I didn't think it was the girl I knew I just though it was someone else who had the same name, but sure enough I found out it was my childhood friend. The situation is soooooooo sad (for all parties involved). I'm still in shock at the details of the accident.
We MUST remain prayerful! We MUST think about our actions prior to doing somethings! Most importantly we CANNOT take life for granted!
I pray for Faith, her family & friends. I pray for the victim's family & friends. I pray for mercy to be on both parties involved. I pray that God's glory shines in the mist of all of this madness.
I received some terrible news today about a young lady I literally grew up with. She was the sweetest person I've ever encountered, always smiling and never a rude person to her friends nor anyone I can name. She was a very active student while attending UWG & recently gotten a teaching job which is an amazing accomplishment during these tough economic times.
Well some stories aren't always like Disney (with a happy ending). Long story short, UWG had homecoming & she come to celebrate with old friends, was drinking, driving, hit & killed a young guy driving a motorcycle. She was charged with DUI, failure to yield & vehicular homicide according to the AJC .
When I first heard the story I didn't think it was the girl I knew I just though it was someone else who had the same name, but sure enough I found out it was my childhood friend. The situation is soooooooo sad (for all parties involved). I'm still in shock at the details of the accident.
We MUST remain prayerful! We MUST think about our actions prior to doing somethings! Most importantly we CANNOT take life for granted!
I pray for Faith, her family & friends. I pray for the victim's family & friends. I pray for mercy to be on both parties involved. I pray that God's glory shines in the mist of all of this madness.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Emotional roller-coaster
Ever felt like your release was somewhere far away from home?
I came back from vacation today and once I realized I was going back home I had an emotional breakdown. Nothing wrong with my house or my family, but just all the things going on in my life right now played in my mind as I drove closer & closer to the house. I honestly feel like had I of vacationed for at least one more week I would be at peace right now. It's like I'm fighting to get off of this emotional roller-coaster & the ride will not stop!
Ever felt like you were stuck in a situation all by yourself & no one can relate to you to help you get through? Yep, that's me right now.
I came back from vacation today and once I realized I was going back home I had an emotional breakdown. Nothing wrong with my house or my family, but just all the things going on in my life right now played in my mind as I drove closer & closer to the house. I honestly feel like had I of vacationed for at least one more week I would be at peace right now. It's like I'm fighting to get off of this emotional roller-coaster & the ride will not stop!
Ever felt like you were stuck in a situation all by yourself & no one can relate to you to help you get through? Yep, that's me right now.
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
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Who's perfect?
Today in class I got an unexpected grade on a math test & was reallllly upset about it! I mean yes, I can blame myself, but in this case I can blame the teacher too. I'm not going to go into to blaming different people, I'll just stick to the topic at hand.
I wasn't the only one who got a bad grade a few of my friends & classmates did as well. What stuck out to me most was my anger & a friend of mine's anger. People think I try to play miss perfect & I say if they only knew my thoughts. My friend said she wanted to cuss somebody out after looking at that grade & I couldn't do nothing but agree! I have plenty of faults: bad attitude people, talking back & I cuss lots of people out in my head on a regular basis. I'm trying to work on my attitude, talking back & when those things are in line I'm sure my telling cussing people out thoughts will go away too. LOL I'm human too! HA!
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I wasn't the only one who got a bad grade a few of my friends & classmates did as well. What stuck out to me most was my anger & a friend of mine's anger. People think I try to play miss perfect & I say if they only knew my thoughts. My friend said she wanted to cuss somebody out after looking at that grade & I couldn't do nothing but agree! I have plenty of faults: bad attitude people, talking back & I cuss lots of people out in my head on a regular basis. I'm trying to work on my attitude, talking back & when those things are in line I'm sure my telling cussing people out thoughts will go away too. LOL I'm human too! HA!
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Sunday, September 25, 2011
My light
I pray everyday that the Lord allows his light to shine through me so that I can be a light to those around me. Yesterday in conversation with a friend she really confirmed my prayers. She mentioned how much she's seen me evolve & how the Lord is using me & it shows through my life. It makes me so emotional really because I try my best to live my life according to him. I just want my life to speak for me & draw people closer to me so I can draw people closer to Him.
Canton Jones has a song call "Worship You" (posted beneath this blog) this song is my LIFE. I'll list the lyrics and highlight my favorite parts, enjoy while you listen/read. Actually, I have to bold the entire song because EVER lyric speaks to me!
Lyrics to Worship You :
Canton Jones has a song call "Worship You" (posted beneath this blog) this song is my LIFE. I'll list the lyrics and highlight my favorite parts, enjoy while you listen/read. Actually, I have to bold the entire song because EVER lyric speaks to me!
Lyrics to Worship You :
[Chorus:]
I submit my spirit
Even if it comes to tears
I worship You [x2]
I give up all my pride
I let You come inside
I worship You [x2]
[Verse 1:]
I won't pray all fancy cause
All I need is an answer from You Lord
I'm on my face in my living room
And the devil wants to send me to my doom
Got my hands stretched wide
Tears I ain't tryin to hide
Lord please come inside
None of me and all of You
Do what You want to do
With my life I worship You
Let Your Spirit fill my space
Draw me nearer to your face
You are welcome in this place
And experience Your love and grace
With all that I have
I worship You
[Chorus]
[Verse 2:]
When the Spirit hits
I get sentimental and I
Lay aside accolades and credentials
Cause I worship You
I worship You
In the beauty of holiness
I long to draw nearer to You
I give it all, won't tease You
I want my worship to
Please You, please You
Let Your Spirit fill my space
Draw me nearer to your face
You are welcome in this place
And experience Your love and grace
I worship You
[Chorus]
[Bridge:]
I want You to come inside and I worship You
I give up all my pride and I worship You
You be Dad and I'll be boy, Lord I worship You
No one can steal my joy so I worship You
I submit my spirit
Even if it comes to tears
I worship You [x2]
I give up all my pride
I let You come inside
I worship You [x2]
[Verse 1:]
I won't pray all fancy cause
All I need is an answer from You Lord
I'm on my face in my living room
And the devil wants to send me to my doom
Got my hands stretched wide
Tears I ain't tryin to hide
Lord please come inside
None of me and all of You
Do what You want to do
With my life I worship You
Let Your Spirit fill my space
Draw me nearer to your face
You are welcome in this place
And experience Your love and grace
With all that I have
I worship You
[Chorus]
[Verse 2:]
When the Spirit hits
I get sentimental and I
Lay aside accolades and credentials
Cause I worship You
I worship You
In the beauty of holiness
I long to draw nearer to You
I give it all, won't tease You
I want my worship to
Please You, please You
Let Your Spirit fill my space
Draw me nearer to your face
You are welcome in this place
And experience Your love and grace
I worship You
[Chorus]
[Bridge:]
I want You to come inside and I worship You
I give up all my pride and I worship You
You be Dad and I'll be boy, Lord I worship You
No one can steal my joy so I worship You
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Life & death
Of course I couldn't let the night go by without speaking on the Troy Davis story. I really don't have much to say, but may the Lord have mercy on everyone involved. I'm personally completely against capital punishment whole-hearty without a shadow of a doubt. I believe God allows different things to happen in our lives to wake us up & know He is the ultimate decision maker.
I pray Mr. Davis had his life right with God & will forever rest in peace. I pray for all parties involved and may God be with them during their time of mourning. I pray the Lord provides peace to all hurt by this situation. Most of all I pray we can see what good can come out of this situation. God is good & He is real!
I pray Mr. Davis had his life right with God & will forever rest in peace. I pray for all parties involved and may God be with them during their time of mourning. I pray the Lord provides peace to all hurt by this situation. Most of all I pray we can see what good can come out of this situation. God is good & He is real!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
goodness gracious
So this week at school (even though it's only Tuesday) has been a lot! My work load has been sickening. I'm so thankful for my classmates though, because without them I just would have no clue of what is going on. I guess we are each other's brains.
Welp, back to my lesson plan & studying for this math test.
By the way I don't plan on Facebooking for a while. I tend to like blogging & tweeting better :) I've recently saved all my FB pictures to an external hard drive, so once May hits I'll be FB free! Why am I holding out til graduation? I honestly have the slightest clue.... ok ok enough of the procrastination, back to this work I go....
Welp, back to my lesson plan & studying for this math test.
By the way I don't plan on Facebooking for a while. I tend to like blogging & tweeting better :) I've recently saved all my FB pictures to an external hard drive, so once May hits I'll be FB free! Why am I holding out til graduation? I honestly have the slightest clue.... ok ok enough of the procrastination, back to this work I go....
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Is something wrong?
Ever felt like you've done something to someone & not quite sure what? Yup. that was me today. Maybe I did something I'm totally unaware of or maybe the person just hasn't been having a good week. Hopefully I didn't do anything & not know about it..... There has just been an uneasy feeling lately & I can't quite put my finger on it. I pray things get better. And if it's something I did I hope they tell me what's the problem.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
I's free now!
Yup, so the letter was completed last night. Funny thing is that when I was typing the last word of the letter the song "The Storm is Over" began to play on my iTunes CONFORMATION, right!?
He called this evening & I answered. I said I wrote a letter, do you want me to read it or send it? He said read it...So I did. He was silent at first then say okay & I thanked him for all the happenings he's provided me with. We hung up with an unclear goodbye, then be called back; I answered & he also sincerely thanked me for all I've done. The last goodbye I believe was an official goodbye & I feel good, clear & complete about it.
Now that the page has been turned I'm excited (nervous) about what's next in my life.
Maybe I'll post the letter (without giving away the identity of this person) on my blog a little later. Or not. Maybe!
He called this evening & I answered. I said I wrote a letter, do you want me to read it or send it? He said read it...So I did. He was silent at first then say okay & I thanked him for all the happenings he's provided me with. We hung up with an unclear goodbye, then be called back; I answered & he also sincerely thanked me for all I've done. The last goodbye I believe was an official goodbye & I feel good, clear & complete about it.
Now that the page has been turned I'm excited (nervous) about what's next in my life.
Maybe I'll post the letter (without giving away the identity of this person) on my blog a little later. Or not. Maybe!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Yup
After talking to a great friend of mine whose life I really admire I came to the conclusion I would write a letter & send it. I picked a letter instead of a verbal conversation is because I wanted to make sure all my thoughts were expressed in the proper manner. I wrote it & plan on sending it tomorrow. :) I feel relieved!
I feel as though I can finally turn the page in my life and stop staying in the same chapter!
I feel as though I can finally turn the page in my life and stop staying in the same chapter!
Is everyone worth of an official GoodBye?
So I've know is guy for quite sometime & Lord knows we've just really grown up & grown apart. I grew to be a soon to be college graduate & he's grown to be a member of the Georgia Department of Corrections. I blogged a few days ago about going to new levels in Christ & noticed I just cannot give my complete all until a few more bags (people/things) are dropped off. This is not the first time I've been in this situation & wanted to cut him out of my life. SMH! This time I'm beyond for real & KNOW that he has to GO! Family included. Over the years I've known him I also built a good relationship with his family.
**No we are not dating, JUST FRIENDS!**
My only since of confusion comes from the good bye. I just don't know whether to tell him, write him or ignore him (keeping him in the dark). I mean I wouldn't want someone to completely stop talking to me & I not know why. Hmmmm...I just don't know what to do. Whatever it is I want to hurry up & get it done. I mean does everyone need an official goodbye???
**No we are not dating, JUST FRIENDS!**
My only since of confusion comes from the good bye. I just don't know whether to tell him, write him or ignore him (keeping him in the dark). I mean I wouldn't want someone to completely stop talking to me & I not know why. Hmmmm...I just don't know what to do. Whatever it is I want to hurry up & get it done. I mean does everyone need an official goodbye???
Monday, September 12, 2011
Sunday, September 11, 2011
New levels
I'm usually a quiet emotionless person at church unless I'm really touched by a song or powerful word. Today was completely different! Church started off regular; prayer, singing & worship. In the mist of the ordinary I felt a little uneasy, not sure why but I did. Long story short, I've been in prayer for the past few months for a closer walk with God & a new level in Christ. I really believe I got my breakthrough today at church (conformation included.)
I live by Matthew 6:33 "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all of these things will be added unto you"
I choose to seek after God's own heart so that I don't live life in doubt/worry/fear because I KNOW God WILL supply.
I live by Matthew 6:33 "Seek ye first the kingdom of God and all of these things will be added unto you"
I choose to seek after God's own heart so that I don't live life in doubt/worry/fear because I KNOW God WILL supply.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
For whatever reason
I've been soooo emotional lately & it's really bothering me. Anyone who knows me, knows I'm not one to cry about things, especially small stuff.
I've just about everyday since Saturday. SMH! Saturday my tears came from confusion. Sunday my tears came from joy. Monday the tears came from someone I miss too much. Tuesday...SMH! Tuesdays tears came from stress, confusion & frustration.
All of these tears I've shed the past few days have provided me somewhat of a clear head. My best-friend tells me all the time It's good to cry sometimes. Well hopefully I'm done with all of that & back to being my jolly ole self.
One thing I know for sure is God is working something out in the supernatural because all of this confusion & frustration isn't like Him. I must have something great coming for me right around the corner ;-)
I've just about everyday since Saturday. SMH! Saturday my tears came from confusion. Sunday my tears came from joy. Monday the tears came from someone I miss too much. Tuesday...SMH! Tuesdays tears came from stress, confusion & frustration.
All of these tears I've shed the past few days have provided me somewhat of a clear head. My best-friend tells me all the time It's good to cry sometimes. Well hopefully I'm done with all of that & back to being my jolly ole self.
One thing I know for sure is God is working something out in the supernatural because all of this confusion & frustration isn't like Him. I must have something great coming for me right around the corner ;-)
Thursday, September 1, 2011
GRE!
So I got my refund from school today (just a few dollars) & the first thing I did was register for my GRE exam. I'm too nervous!
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Specific
A friend of mine has been having a lot of trouble on their job lately. I asked the question, what are your prayers? Then it came to them they aren't praying specifically, yet wanting specific things to happen. I just feel like we serve a specific god who answers specific prayers. The word says "ask & we shall receive."
Let's allow our specific request be know to God, praise him in advance & consider those things already done!
Let's allow our specific request be know to God, praise him in advance & consider those things already done!
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Inspiration for today, tomorrow & forever
6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
7Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.
8 And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
9 Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you
Monday, August 29, 2011
My apple tree
Yesterday at church the a comparison between women & apple trees was made.
Women are like apple trees, the BEST ones are at the top!
When relating this statement to real life we see how a lot of great women are single & wonder what is the reason. Well who really wants to take the extra effort to get that awesome apple at the top of the tree when those other apples are so reachable (yes, some tarnished, but convenient.) Ladies, don't move your apple to the bottom of the tree, remain at the top & know your Boaz is soon to come.
When relating the apple tree analogy to other thing in life we think about the goals we want to achieve (our visions). The goals we want to get to are at the top of the tree, yet some of us want to settle for "reachable" goals in which those usually weren't our original plans. Don't allow your vision(s) to go in vain simply because you are willing to keep climbing to the top. Keep climbing, you will make it. Someone once said: "In order to get things in life you've never had you must do things you've got to do things you've never done!"
Another apple tree analogy comes from my good friend Erykah Badu. Her song Appletree she made a lot of really powerful statements:
See I picks my friends like I pick my fruit
& Granny told me that when I was only a youth
I don't go around trying to be what I'm not
I don't waste my time trying ta get what you got
I work at pleasin' me cause I can't please you
and that's why I do what I do
My soul flies free like a willow tree...
And if you don't want to be down with me
You don't want to pick from my apple tree...
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Half sleep blogging
Seriously though I have no idea where to begin speaking on the day today has been...
Went to the Whole Foods Market, to the mall & then it all happened...My car battery died! I was on the way to a concert with a friend & literally 2 blocks from the park my car shut down. I called everyone who I could think of, flagged random people down to help & yet remained helpless. Someone eventually came to give my car a jump start, I went to the next light & the car died in at the light of a busy intersection. Most people would have panicked, but I was chilling. :-) My step-dad came & saved the day (night). Oh yeah the battery died two more times on the way home, SMH!
Tomorrow will be a lot better.
Went to the Whole Foods Market, to the mall & then it all happened...My car battery died! I was on the way to a concert with a friend & literally 2 blocks from the park my car shut down. I called everyone who I could think of, flagged random people down to help & yet remained helpless. Someone eventually came to give my car a jump start, I went to the next light & the car died in at the light of a busy intersection. Most people would have panicked, but I was chilling. :-) My step-dad came & saved the day (night). Oh yeah the battery died two more times on the way home, SMH!
Tomorrow will be a lot better.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Fridays!
It was a LONG dayyyy today! Fridays are my school free days, so that means work all day for me. Oh yeah today was pay day :-)
Had dinner (soup & salad) with my best friend. She's awesome! It's really a great feeling when you can shard the goodness of the Lord with those near & dear to you & they can relate because they know a little of what you've been through.
Had dinner (soup & salad) with my best friend. She's awesome! It's really a great feeling when you can shard the goodness of the Lord with those near & dear to you & they can relate because they know a little of what you've been through.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Cont. of last post
India.Arie's lyrics & song:
"God Is Real"
[Verse 1]
Sweetest honey to the brightest flower the largest plant
Into the smallest atom, snow flakes in the bird kingdom,
Smaller than the eye can see,
Bigger than the mind can concieve. (oh)
Heard a man on the radio today,
Must confess I disagreed with what he had to say.
[Bridge]
How can he not believe that God is real,
I don't understand how he could feel that way. When
There's earth air water and fire.
So many different flowers, sunshine and rainshower,
So many differnt crystals and hills and volcanos.
[Chorus]
That's how I know that God is real
(all of this is not by chance)
That's how I know that God is real
(all of this is not by chance)
That's how I know that God is real
(I know this is not by chance)
That's how I know that God is real
That's how I know that God is real.
[Verse 2]
In Saint Lucia, I jumped in the water.
For the first time I understood its power.
As I swam, I was cleansed.
If I had any doubts, this experience cleared them.
[Bridge]
Now I know for sure that God is real.
I know that it's the truth by the way it feels (uh-huh)
Cause I saw starfish and sponges,
Fish and black trumpets,
So many different colors I stayed
Out there for hours and I only saw a fraction of a fraction,
Of the deep of the deep,
Of the great blue wide.
It Brought a tear to my eye.
[Chorus]
[Break]
We're made of the same stuff as the moon and stars.
The ocean's salt water just like my tears are.
You feel me the sun rises and sets everyday without fail
[Chorus]
That's how I know that God is real
(all of this is not by chance),
That's how I know that God is real
(all of this is not by chance),
That's how I know that God is real
(all of this is not by chance),
That's how I know that God is real
Earth, air, water, and fire
Earth, air, water, and fire
Earth, air, water, and fire
That's how i know that God is real
Watch what happens when you're faithful
India.Arie has a song titled "God is Real" I probably listened to it about 10times today. Not to be too personal, however my car note is due (tomorrow) and I didn't really know how I was going to pay the entire amount. One thing about me is I am not at all a worrier, because I KNOW who I belong to! Long story short, I started a new job about two weeks ago (only on weekends) I didn't even almost know what my paycheck was going to be & checked the website (to view my check stub) and the check was my car note plus spending money! And to top it all off I get another paycheck from another job I have on Friday.
Can't nooobody tell me God isn't real!
Can't nooobody tell me God isn't real!
Whew Lawd!
What day! Okay so the lemonade detox was a success this morning, then I ended up putting a little twist on the detox rather than starving myself. It's a little much to explain, but making a long story short it'll be your average diet with a salt flush each morning. No white (bread, pasta, potatoes, etc.), no sweets, no sodas, only natural juices (my current favorite is Naked Mango Juice) and of course a daily workout routine.
I think this route will be a lot more successful versus starvation.
Checkout the Naked juices, they are soooo good!
http://www.nakedjuice.com
I think this route will be a lot more successful versus starvation.
Checkout the Naked juices, they are soooo good!
http://www.nakedjuice.com
8/24 morning
Okay, so this morning I started my lemonade diet/detox. I look on youtube sometimes for encouragement & I found this video to be my theme song for this healthy journey I'm beginning to take, enjoy.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
The Lemonade Diet?
Yuppppp, I'm going to start tomorrow. I'm a little nervous about this infamous diet/detox. Results to come! Meanwhile if you've never heard of this detox before, known as The Master Cleanse or Lemonade Diet click this link: http://themastercleanse.org/ and read all about it. You tube it also to see some of the testimonials for yourself.
I'll also include a daily update of this 10day detox for ya!
I'll also include a daily update of this 10day detox for ya!
VKA
Yup, just as promised I'm doing a daily update.
Not too much happened today considering I didn't have school. I went to work this morning at the wonderful Victorious Kidz Academy! This daycare is an amazing childcare center. Located in Douglasville, GA. Click the link and check it out for yourself. Then I went to visit a family friend, who is absolutely AMAZING!
School tomorrow & hopefully I'll start taking pictures along with these daily blogs.
Peace out friends!
Not too much happened today considering I didn't have school. I went to work this morning at the wonderful Victorious Kidz Academy! This daycare is an amazing childcare center. Located in Douglasville, GA. Click the link and check it out for yourself. Then I went to visit a family friend, who is absolutely AMAZING!
School tomorrow & hopefully I'll start taking pictures along with these daily blogs.
Peace out friends!
Monday, August 22, 2011
My Theme
Shout out to my good friend Everett (E.Hall) Hall & his good friend Mr. Mali Music. GOOGLE THEM!
Who really knows me?
Anyone who REALLY knows me know my LOVE for tea. I'm literally a tea freak! I drink tea all year round & NEVER get bored with it. My favorite right now is Tazo Passion Tea.
For Christmas the best gift would be a gift card to Starbucks, Teavana, or my favorite place to drink tea & eat scones, Seven Springs.
For Christmas the best gift would be a gift card to Starbucks, Teavana, or my favorite place to drink tea & eat scones, Seven Springs.
Quick update
I recently taught myself how to straighten my own hair. This will save be about $80 a month, Thank God!
I have a new job
I feel like my spiritual relationship has increased
I'm taking GRE twice next month in hope of scoring 1000 or better so I can go to USF (University of South Florida, Tampa) I just feel like I need to finish my life by the water. LOL
I'm taking a Social Media class this semester in which am SUPER excited about, so I will be maintain my blog a lot better now. I tried (and still trying) Tumblr I like this site a little better though. My plan is to keep up both, hopefully.
I have a few plans in the works that might shock some people. I'll blog about them as it happens
I have a new job
I feel like my spiritual relationship has increased
I'm taking GRE twice next month in hope of scoring 1000 or better so I can go to USF (University of South Florida, Tampa) I just feel like I need to finish my life by the water. LOL
I'm taking a Social Media class this semester in which am SUPER excited about, so I will be maintain my blog a lot better now. I tried (and still trying) Tumblr I like this site a little better though. My plan is to keep up both, hopefully.
I have a few plans in the works that might shock some people. I'll blog about them as it happens
YAY ME!
I've officially reached senior status at UWG and I'm super excited! I plan on blogging everyday up until graduation day, April 28, 2012. Wish me luck on this journey.
Today 8/22,
Umm basically the first day of class & my classmates & I went to catch up at Applebee's The food was yummy, as usual.
Yup, tis all for now!
Today 8/22,
Umm basically the first day of class & my classmates & I went to catch up at Applebee's The food was yummy, as usual.
Yup, tis all for now!
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Beyonce 4
I owe you all 25 more fact about me, right? Well I can't think of anything else to say...I do have Beyonce's new album playing over & over in my iTunes right now. *Best I Never Had* is my theme song right now : )
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
26-50 more
26. I secretly want to work for the secret service
27. I enjoy shooting guns
28. I am in love with watching movies (all kinds)
29. I am as close to my cousins as my brothers & sisters
30. I am fascinated with teeth
31. I only wear MAC make up & Dior mascara
32. Grapes are my favorite fruit
33. Asparagus is my favorite veggie
34. I don't like Spanish cuisine
35. My dad lives in Colorado
36. I love spicy tuna rolls
37. I enjoy naps on the beach
38. I speak a little French
39. I have two dogs Red & Princess
40. My dream car is Maserati
41. I wear the same necklace everyday
42. I love Egyptian history
43. I plan on visiting Australia before I die
44. I've worked literally since I was 15yrs old
45. I cannot stand the taste of alcohol
46. It's hard for me to concentrate more than 45mins
47. I look at my alarm literally 4+ times before falling asleep
48. I tend to have problems believing majority of the things I hear
49. I perfer my hair straight rather than curly
50. I try to go to Savannah, GA at least once a year to visit my family
Monday, March 28, 2011
25 things
So basically twitter had a trending topic of #100factsaboutme and I wanted to join the fun, but via #blogger LOL. I will break mine down into 4 different blogs of 25 facts :)
1. I'm addicted to candles (esp. Bath & Body Works)
2. I'm a HUGE fan of Neo-Soul music
3. I have not one rap song in my iTunes (sad, I know)
4. I've been natural for 3.5yrs :-D
5. I didn't start washing (shampooing) my own hair until 11th grade
6. I do not know how to press my own hair (I plan on learning soon)
7. I love my BlackBerry
8. I love hotwings & could literally live off of them
9. I've NEVER had a favorite color
10. My favorite number is 7 :-D
11. My birthday is April 3 & I have no knowledge what my zodiac sign means :-/
12. I've been in love for a little over 5yrs <3
13. People close to me know who Nyla Ann is LMBO!! (ask me & I'll tell you)
14. I love to talk. It's almost kind of sad
15. I am extremely overprotective of my family & people I really care about
16. I love Law & Order (something like an addiction)
17. I'm a GRADY baby, BOAW!!
18. I secretly wish I was from the islands (I know I was from there in my past life)
19. I cannot swim which is so sad, SMH!
20. I have an Associates in Early Childhood Education
21. I have a turtle named Shelly :-) I love him (YES him!)
22. I have 3 tattoos
23. I cannot stand when people use profanity
24. I cannot sleep without my sleeping mask
25. I cannot sleep with music on (no matter how low it's turned down)
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Whew lawd!
I have had so much on my mind lately. I've been thinking and thinking--thinking and thinking some more it's really becoming redundant. Begin that my thoughts have been all over the place you would think I'd have lots to say, right? Well I don't! Soooooo until I can actually place the bulk of my thoughts here (without hurting people's feelings) I shall continue my silence. LOL
Shalom to everyone who pays my blogs any attention Je t'aime tous <3
Shalom to everyone who pays my blogs any attention Je t'aime tous <3
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Powerful Poem by Janette - I Will Wait For You
This poem should be watched at least once a week. Especially when you might be feeling weak!
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
What you cursing for??
Oh gosh, I haven't blogged in awhile! But I recently read something on FB that stuck out to me:
"A profane tongue is often an unlearned tongue. Swearing only reveals the real truth. Your vocabulary is limited."
I cannot stand profanity! Especially when females use it as well as the male species. So, I say for Lent and beyond, choose to stop cursing. Try to learn other words, because profanity is not a good look.
"A profane tongue is often an unlearned tongue. Swearing only reveals the real truth. Your vocabulary is limited."
I cannot stand profanity! Especially when females use it as well as the male species. So, I say for Lent and beyond, choose to stop cursing. Try to learn other words, because profanity is not a good look.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Dangerously In Love
Is love something along the lines of every time you talk to that person or think about that person you can't keep from smiling?
Or when you have been in love with that person for years and each and every time you talk to them you get butterflies.
What about falling in love with the same person over and over again, ya just can't get enough of them.
Every love song on the radio seems to be slightly about your relationship--good and bad.
How about when you can't even find it in your heart to stay mad at that person for more than a few hours, let alone few minutes.
You can't just keep that person to yourself, you want to share them to the world!
Despite certain situations that might force you two from being together, you still love them enough to be without them because you know what is best for the two of you.
LOVE IS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL THING!
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Punishment & lessons
Ever just want things to go back to normal or the way things use to be? I'm kind of wishing for that right about now. Being punished is something I've never taken well, ever! I guess the longer the punishment is extended the better things will be when all is said and done, right? Oh gosh, I just have no idea anymore. I know one thing, I do not like being left in the dark about things. I'm still learning I cannot have the answers to everything in life--so I guess I just have deal with the unknown. Hopefully this is over soon and we can move forward as if nothing ever happened. I cannot stand having people mad at me. The last thing in the world I want to do is piss someone(s) off so bad I never hear from them again. Especially when things were going so good. My goals in life are to be loving, caring, helping and all the good things in life. I can't stand to make someone mad, so mad I don't hear from them for days.
I'm dealing with this, praying about it & hoping for a change.
I'm dealing with this, praying about it & hoping for a change.
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Apologies necessary for forgiveness
In the mist of trying to correct yourself and doing the "right" thing it seems as if you are strong in some areas you lack in a major way in other areas.
I've asked God to place a mirror in front of me so I can see the things he sees that I need to work on greatly. I don't want to be that person that walks through life pissing everyone off because I have a nasty attitude, talking about people all the time, being stuck up or whatever it is to make people mad. I know we cannot please everyone in life, but at the same time we shouldn't be making others mad at us all the time.
Where am I going with this, you ask? I'm not sure, but just stick with me & we'll all find out together.
Nobody is perfect, yes we all know that; but we can strive for perfection, right? I'm going through some changes in my life dealing with some family, as well as some personal things. Through all of the things I am going through, I am trying to not let those things bother me as I strive for excellence. I feel as though in the mist of me trying to do "right" I have lacked in so many other important areas. Sometimes when we get so focused on one thing everything else seems to fail, because we aren't creating an equal balance of the other things around us. All in all, I guess I need balance in my life so I can protect the things I have already as I work on the other things I do not have/need to be fixed.
To the person I upset yesterday, I do apologize for my actions. I'm not too sure what I did exactly, but I think I have an idea. I feel as though my excuses for my actions usually ends with an "I'm sorry" or "my bad" or "well you know how I am". Time out for all of that, it's time for a change. Time out for making excuses. A part of life is making mistakes, fixing them and not looking back on them. Bare with me as I work on my issues and do accept my deepest and most sincere apology. I am here when you're ready to talk :-)
I've asked God to place a mirror in front of me so I can see the things he sees that I need to work on greatly. I don't want to be that person that walks through life pissing everyone off because I have a nasty attitude, talking about people all the time, being stuck up or whatever it is to make people mad. I know we cannot please everyone in life, but at the same time we shouldn't be making others mad at us all the time.
Where am I going with this, you ask? I'm not sure, but just stick with me & we'll all find out together.
Nobody is perfect, yes we all know that; but we can strive for perfection, right? I'm going through some changes in my life dealing with some family, as well as some personal things. Through all of the things I am going through, I am trying to not let those things bother me as I strive for excellence. I feel as though in the mist of me trying to do "right" I have lacked in so many other important areas. Sometimes when we get so focused on one thing everything else seems to fail, because we aren't creating an equal balance of the other things around us. All in all, I guess I need balance in my life so I can protect the things I have already as I work on the other things I do not have/need to be fixed.
To the person I upset yesterday, I do apologize for my actions. I'm not too sure what I did exactly, but I think I have an idea. I feel as though my excuses for my actions usually ends with an "I'm sorry" or "my bad" or "well you know how I am". Time out for all of that, it's time for a change. Time out for making excuses. A part of life is making mistakes, fixing them and not looking back on them. Bare with me as I work on my issues and do accept my deepest and most sincere apology. I am here when you're ready to talk :-)
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Four Women - Kelly Price, Marsha Ambrosius, Jill Scott & Ledisi - Four W...
LOVE these women! Nina Simone is smiling, I'm sure of it!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
"Love Is..." A MOVEMENT!
Some responses via FB & text messages-straight up copy & paste
Love is unconditional and perseveres no matter the time or situation.
God is love & A big juicy cheeseburger is not bad either
Love is genuine, unconditional, and blind :)
God,Kind,forever,everlasting,true, so many things lol
Love is an unconditional feeling that indescribable and cannot be defined by words but actions
Um love to me isn't jus an unconditional overwhelming deep affection for someone but also an act love is both emotional and physical and above all unselfish
My boys smile, unconditional, it's awesome & horrible at the same time when u love someone that u wish u didn't.....cannot really describe it
Love means ...intimacy...passion..and commitment...which makes it consummate
Love means many things. It's how your heart mind and soul feels interprets and reads love. It can be agape, unconditional, words, a touch, a feel, an act...
Something that makes me very, very happy! And it's something no one can live without
Love(eros) to me means respect for 1 another honesty and a since of righteous loyalty meaning I got yo back as long as it aligns with what is right and a since of endurance and the integrity of giving your best in your heart for the long haul!...... But love for me is a woman that's smart that loves go d and a fat rack preferably D36 to DDD38 all the way to E36!...I know TMI!
Love is kind. And patient. Love puts Aside selfishness for the other. Love is caring for someone through their flaws. Love is GOD....because HE alone does these things and SO Much more....hope this helps!
I think love is unconditional....bein able to compromise..... communicate....takin each other feelings n2 consideration. Simply the BEST
Love is 1Cor 13!! that's the true &real love to me!
Love is when u want the best for a person as equally as u want for yourself.
Love is when you want the best for someone even if its not what u want. You believe in them when they don't believe in themselves. You see past their flaws. There's an amazing sense of attraction. Love occurs between strong friendships. But most importantly, love is selfless, caring, & compassionate :) sorry its so long lol
To me love is: that bubbly feeling you get when you think about that person (whoever that might be) Love is when you can't sleep at night without mention of that person (they're always in your mind) Love is unconditional (no matter how mad ...you get it doesn't go away) Love NEVER fails (distance plays no role in your love for the other person) Love is patience (when the other might be acting up you can get thru it) Love is caring & kind (from the heart not just in your head), Love is not prideful (which goes with caring & being kind) Love is God & God is love. If we love Him first & ourselves second then love (here on earth) will come to us, indeed & we will be able to discern the real versus the fake (lust)!
love is the thing that words cant explain u jus feel it ,and when u make that jump for it u pray to GOD u can fly, many people search a life time but never find it, love is when u cant make it through the day wit out thinkin about that person, when jus seein there face brightens up ur day, knowing that when the rubber meets the road that they have ur back regardless of whats been done February
love is a way to let someone know that you care about them. it all depends on what kind of love you're trying to express, affection is love set on different levels for different people., you can love to love or you could love to hate it'...s all how you see love through your eyes
being faithful to one person is love God is love
something unconditional...you feel it in your soul, its warmth in the coldest hour. it's patient and genuine & JESUS
love is unconditional. It's being able to work through things and learning and growing from mistakes on either end. Love has alot definitions just depends on who you ask. Love is loving that person just about as much as you love yourself. Love is having enough faith, trust, and strength to know that that person would never steer,misguide you down the wrong path. Love is eternal!!
love is being there for that person through both good and bad times no matter what
love=getting through anything and staying together
Yea true but people really forget what love is they think intimacy is love and bein together is jus love it's deeper than that what happened to tha real love that old school love
Love is whatever you make it
i guess unconditional is the word of choice. its almost unconditional everything, trust, honor, faith, 4giveness. its thinkin of ones well being b4 your own sometimes, its the wanting of someone's total happiness
Love to me is all that it says in Chorinthians and I'm not just saying that to be cliche
love overcomes all kinds of boundaries and is not easily broken or misdirected
it's to be cherished and not taken for granted
and should always be unconditional
Love is unconditional and perseveres no matter the time or situation.
God is love & A big juicy cheeseburger is not bad either
Love is genuine, unconditional, and blind :)
God,Kind,forever,everlasting,true, so many things lol
Love is an unconditional feeling that indescribable and cannot be defined by words but actions
Um love to me isn't jus an unconditional overwhelming deep affection for someone but also an act love is both emotional and physical and above all unselfish
My boys smile, unconditional, it's awesome & horrible at the same time when u love someone that u wish u didn't.....cannot really describe it
Love means ...intimacy...passion..and commitment...which makes it consummate
Love means many things. It's how your heart mind and soul feels interprets and reads love. It can be agape, unconditional, words, a touch, a feel, an act...
Something that makes me very, very happy! And it's something no one can live without
Love(eros) to me means respect for 1 another honesty and a since of righteous loyalty meaning I got yo back as long as it aligns with what is right and a since of endurance and the integrity of giving your best in your heart for the long haul!...... But love for me is a woman that's smart that loves go d and a fat rack preferably D36 to DDD38 all the way to E36!...I know TMI!
Love is kind. And patient. Love puts Aside selfishness for the other. Love is caring for someone through their flaws. Love is GOD....because HE alone does these things and SO Much more....hope this helps!
I think love is unconditional....bein able to compromise..... communicate....takin each other feelings n2 consideration. Simply the BEST
Love is 1Cor 13!! that's the true &real love to me!
Love is when u want the best for a person as equally as u want for yourself.
Love is when you want the best for someone even if its not what u want. You believe in them when they don't believe in themselves. You see past their flaws. There's an amazing sense of attraction. Love occurs between strong friendships. But most importantly, love is selfless, caring, & compassionate :) sorry its so long lol
To me love is: that bubbly feeling you get when you think about that person (whoever that might be) Love is when you can't sleep at night without mention of that person (they're always in your mind) Love is unconditional (no matter how mad ...you get it doesn't go away) Love NEVER fails (distance plays no role in your love for the other person) Love is patience (when the other might be acting up you can get thru it) Love is caring & kind (from the heart not just in your head), Love is not prideful (which goes with caring & being kind) Love is God & God is love. If we love Him first & ourselves second then love (here on earth) will come to us, indeed & we will be able to discern the real versus the fake (lust)!
love is the thing that words cant explain u jus feel it ,and when u make that jump for it u pray to GOD u can fly, many people search a life time but never find it, love is when u cant make it through the day wit out thinkin about that person, when jus seein there face brightens up ur day, knowing that when the rubber meets the road that they have ur back regardless of whats been done February
love is a way to let someone know that you care about them. it all depends on what kind of love you're trying to express, affection is love set on different levels for different people., you can love to love or you could love to hate it'...s all how you see love through your eyes
being faithful to one person is love God is love
something unconditional...you feel it in your soul, its warmth in the coldest hour. it's patient and genuine & JESUS
love is unconditional. It's being able to work through things and learning and growing from mistakes on either end. Love has alot definitions just depends on who you ask. Love is loving that person just about as much as you love yourself. Love is having enough faith, trust, and strength to know that that person would never steer,misguide you down the wrong path. Love is eternal!!
love is being there for that person through both good and bad times no matter what
love=getting through anything and staying together
Yea true but people really forget what love is they think intimacy is love and bein together is jus love it's deeper than that what happened to tha real love that old school love
Love is whatever you make it
i guess unconditional is the word of choice. its almost unconditional everything, trust, honor, faith, 4giveness. its thinkin of ones well being b4 your own sometimes, its the wanting of someone's total happiness
Love to me is all that it says in Chorinthians and I'm not just saying that to be cliche
love overcomes all kinds of boundaries and is not easily broken or misdirected
it's to be cherished and not taken for granted
and should always be unconditional
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Love is...
My church is putting on a program, Friday, Feb. 11. 2011 at 6:30PM entitled "Love Is..." This program is for people ages 13+. When this idea was presented to me, I was automatically excited & ready for whatever I needed to do to help. I was asked for my ideas & came up with asking people on your social networks what does love mean to them. I am super excited about the feedback I got & cannot wait to share them with the audience next week. I also sent out text messages & put a tweet out on my twitter page.
To me love is: that bubbly feeling you get when you think about that person (whoever that might be) Love is when you can't sleep at night without mention of that person (they're always in your mind) Love is unconditional (no matter how mad ...you get it doesn't go away) Love NEVER fails (distance plays no role in your love for the other person) Love is patience (when the other might be acting up you can get thru it) Love is caring & kind (from the heart not just in your head), Love is not prideful (which goes with caring & being kind) Love is God & God is love. If we love Him first & ourselves second then love (here on earth) will come to us, indeed & we will be able to discern the real versus the fake (lust)!
The Bible says:
1 Corinthians 13 (New International Version, ©2010)
1 Corinthians 13
1 If I speak in the tongues[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing. 3 If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast,[b] but do not have love, I gain nothing.4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8 Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9 For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10 but when completeness comes, what is in part disappears. 11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 12 For now we see only a reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13 And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
How many of us have them?
Bethany I love you that much, gurl you know what is is. Thank you for being my friend, best friend, sister, prayer partner, roommate, road dog, support system & all of that extra stuff! lol I'm praying for you girl!-EVERYTHING is gonna be alright. Innnndeeeed digggy!
Canton Jones Worshipper - Urban Mix Dominionaire Album New
This song gives me chills, it is THAT good!
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Hmm, I wonder?
All in all, life isn't meant to be figured out. I'm working on not trying to figure it all out & try to just allow things to happen. "Patience is a virtue" for sure!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
What's better?
As you know I've been working on the proper way to forgive people, right? Well in the mist of me working on that & forgiving the one who hurt me worse, I received a letter from them full of being apologetic. See when you're working on yourself & doing the right thing, right things will follow. I couldn't have gotten a better letter at a better time. I do believe it is easier to accept an apology when you've already forgave that person. : )
Friday, January 28, 2011
Kirk Franklin - I Smile.wmv
I must admit I wasn't really feeling this song at first, but now I LOVE IT! I found myself humming it this entire week. :)
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Speak it. Live it?
People are constantly talking about their relationships with God and how holy and sanctified they are. My question is are you actually living the life style you claim to have? Or you speaking those things about yourself to convince others pf the life you wish you had? You might even be saying those things to place yourself above other, and in all actually you are right along with the others.
People stop bragging about your relationship with God & just let your light shine! There is nothing at all wrong with talking about the goodness of God, but when you start to act as though you are better than others & mistake free it becomes out of control. Live your life pleasing to Him --remember He is the one that will be the judge in the end, not the ones you are trying to prove yourselves to her on Earth.
A friend of mine said "
People stop bragging about your relationship with God & just let your light shine! There is nothing at all wrong with talking about the goodness of God, but when you start to act as though you are better than others & mistake free it becomes out of control. Live your life pleasing to Him --remember He is the one that will be the judge in the end, not the ones you are trying to prove yourselves to her on Earth.
A friend of mine said "
Chai breakfast tea
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Chance after chance
Hmm, so, I often wonder how many time do/should a person be given chances. I mean, in relationships of all sorts i.e friends, work, school, partners, you know all of them. I know there are people in this world who intentionally do others wrong, but for the rest what categories do they exactly fall into? Now that I finally know how to forgive, at least I think I know--what happens next? I've been in touch with the main person who needed to be forgiven in my life for the past couple of weeks. We've know each other for close to 10yrs & now that this person has been forgiven in my heart I'd love to start fresh with them. I've prayed about it & cannot find any wrong in this situation. I was done wrong by this person (nothing too bad), but I've overcome & am quite satisfied with our current relationship (friendship). My confusion comes from the whole part about giving the person another chance in my life (not in a partnership kind of way). I'm just wondering was I suppose to forgive, move on & leave them in the dust? Or is our current status suppose to be like this? SMH! I hate being confused....
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