Giants

Good morning family. Praising and adoring my Lord and Savior for He is good and worthy to be praised. The wind almost knocked me over yesterday. Reminded me that I have to firmly plant my feet when walking, that's spiritually and physically. Far to strong to be swept away that easily. Grateful for another day's journey and opportunity to get it together. Acknowledging the "giants" in my life and knocking them down or straight knocking them out if need be. If you grew up like me, the saying was "the bigger they are, the harder they fall". We all need to live this, implement this and be fully aware of what/who our giants are. Our giants come to "kill, steal and destroy" but when you're back is against the wall, come out swinging, understanding that we were not meant to live defeated. Lastly, understand that we sometimes create imaginary giants as an excuse not to be better/get better. We want success but fear it at the same time. I'm speaking to myself when I say, fear is a scare tactic that only works if I allow it. My prayer today and every day is that God continue blessing and keeping me/us. Thanking Him for peace and understanding, knowing that there's nothing I can't do because He is my source. Amen. TeamGiants. Bblessedloveyou

Correct Me

Good morning family. Enjoying being up and at work. Some aren't able and some aren't employed. Thanking God for grace and mercy this morning. Thanking Him for the courage to face whatever comes. Giving Him the praise and glory for healing and a life that isn't/hasn't been perfect. "Throwing shade" is a term our younger generation uses. From my understanding it's to disrespect someone or denounce them publicly/privately. I'm amazed at the level of disrespect our young people sometimes show. I applaud anyone who has to the courage to speak their mind but our "new generation" has taken it to a new level. They use inappropriate language in the presence of adults and show a total lack of respect for others (taking it into adulthood as well). More importantly, they hide behind social media, falsely representing themselves. I know I have a choice as to what I read but I would really like to see our young people be positive and respectful. I can honestly say I never cursed in front of my mom nor did I curse at her. There were several times that I didn't agree with things she said or did, but I knew my place as her child, even as an adult. This morning I pray for our children, those sitting in the bleachers during games, those walking around the mall with their friends and those posting information on social media. Lord help them understand what true respect means to them and to others. Father God, help them learn to hold their peace, give them the courage to shut up when they want to "blast" someone who's wronged them. Lord we need Your guidance more than we ever have, be with us all, help us correct those things that aren't right. We can start by using words of praise, living more thankful lives and not taking any part of our lives for granted. AMEN. TeamCorrectMe Bblessedloveyou.

Full Coverage

Good morning family. Time moved forward this morning. I like the time change because it gives us extra daylight, a little more time to enjoy being out and about. Praying all is well where ever you are. Thanking God for His blessings, His words and His promises. Taken nothing for granted, no action, word or deed. Accepting whatever comes and enjoying the peace of knowing that no matter what the situation is, good/bad, it's working for my/good. Life is sometimes like witnessing an automobile accident because everyone sees it from different angles. Depending on where you're standing when life occurs, your opinion will be different. Just like auto-accidents, there are going to be "victims" who try to abuse the system. These so-called victims never take ownership of anything but are clearly at fault based on eye-witness accounts. An honest person stands up, presents their credentials and willingly accepts responsibility for any damage they've done. For the most part, their account of the accident matches what the witnesses say. It's terrible that people exploit the good for their own selfish desires. Those people without "full coverage" or the "proper credentials". This morning I thank God for "fully covering" me/you. For given the "proper credentials", His words. What I know for sure is, if you're a person who bull dozes through the "intersections" of life without thinking about anyone else, life will be uncomfortable and sometimes short. I want/am that person who cruises and yields for the benefit of others. I'm not perfect but I'm certainly mindful of how I treat God's children. Praying for you as I pray for me. Enjoy your Sunday Morning. AMEN. TeamFullCoverage. Bblessedloveyou

It's Enough

Good morning family. I know today is Saturday, I'm back on track. Yesterday felt like Thursday. I don't know about you but I get so caught up in what I have to do that I forget what day it is. A sign that I really need to slow down. Praising God for this wonderful sunshine in Jax today. Asking everyone to lift my friend Dossie up in prayer. She's home from the hospital after an 11 day stay. This morning I'm reminded that we should be thankful for all God supplies. We get so caught up in what we don't have that we forget just how blessed we truly are. Our eyes are bigger than our stomachs and our appetites are never satisfied with what we've asked for. I understand that with every level we reach there's always one more, but we should move to the next level with thanksgiving, less complaining. The people of Israel asked for food but weren't satisfied with what they were GIVEN. They wanted "meat". God said He would give them so much meat that they would be sick of it and even then Moses asked if it were even possible for them to receive all that God promised. I don't know about you but I'm just like them. I ask for more even when what I have is enough. I then question how I'm going to receive what I've asked for, lacking faith. This morning I thank God for all I have, for all I will never have and ask Him to forgive my greedy ways and ambitions. I ask for His continued blessings over my life and yours. I bless His holy name, what an awesome provider. In Him, we will never be without. TeamIt'sEnough. Bblessedloveyou. Numbers 11:1-23

Shining Forward

Good morning family. Enjoying this Thursday morning. On my second cup of coffee. I had a very productive day yesterday and I'm looking forward to the same today. Praying for our young men as they head to Miami this weekend. I love it when they all get together (Texas and Florida crew). They are doing things we never did at their age. A reminder that we can change a generation if/when we really try. I read something this morning, although simple, it made my face light up; Numbers 8:3 Aaron did so; he set up the lamps so that they faced forward on the lamp-stand, just as the Lord commanded Moses. I realized that sometimes we don't use our "light" in the proper manner. It cam be shining on the wrong things or in the wrong direction. I don't know about you but I forget that I may be the only "bright" spot in a persons day. Depending on my "personal" mood, I may not offer a smile or a word of encouragement because I'm to caught up in "myself". It's hard to be that "light" when things are out of sync or when your "basket" is full. But what a wonderful feeling it is when you know you were able to touch someone just by listening or fulfilling a need/desire. This morning I'm thankful that God has given me the tools I need to function in a dysfunctional world. I'm forever grateful that His word reminds me of who I should be when I want to just be selfish and by myself. I love that He's given me another chance to correct and remove "learned" behaviors that the world says are okay to display. Take time to change the direction of your "lamp", let it shine forward and never look back. TeamShiningForward. Bblessedloveyou.

Happy Birthday Momma

Good morning family. Blessed and highly favored. Feeling good about life, very fortunate to see another day. Today would have been my Mom's 67th birthday. A woman who truly knew and understood living life to the fullest. Mind you, she wasn't perfect but it didn't change her personality one bit. Whenever you saw her she was the same, never changing. My Mom would take her shoes off and dance harder than anyone. She only had one move but it was her signature move, her stamp. This morning I praise God for the time He gave us with her. I'm full of thanks for all the women in my life who pour into my spirit. Giving Him honor and praise for allowing me to fellowship on a daily basis with women who inspire and encourage me to embrace the life He has given me. Thank you to all my beautiful friends who update their FB status with fun activities, stories and life events. It makes my day seeing my "virtual" community thriving and enjoying being who God created them to be. So happy birthday "Ms Lois", loving you always, missing your physical presence and enjoying the spirit you left behind. TeamHappyBirthdayMomma. Bblessedloveyou.

Get Understanding

Good morning family. Having a nice/quiet Thursday morning at home. Nothing like a little "me time". Sometimes I feel guilty but guess what, I get over it. Moving on. I don't know about you but as I move through life and become wiser in my decision making I realize living is not that hard. It's what we make it and how we make it. American "society" will have us crazy as "bats" if we don't seek understanding through the word of God. I have to be honest, I want the best life has to offer but I'm not willing to sacrifice peace of mind to gain it. I've been focused on being a better me, taking my "eyes" off what the world is offering. In my place of employment I see and talk to people who are not emotionally or spiritually prepared. They don't fully understand the power God has given them over their own lives. I used to be that way but God. But God. His words fill me with life. Sometimes it's hard to understand why something as easy as given our burdens to Lord can be so hard. But then I realize we have taught ourselves to live this way. It is only through prayer and reading the word of God that change will come. When we start removing those things in life we know are wrong, there is an overwhelming feeling of relief/strength/courage. Suddenly you feel like nothing is impossible. This morning I thank God for everything, every lesson and every person that He's placed in my life. I thank Him for being patient while I get it together. I'm thankful that He's still working on and with my family. Extremely thankful for my granny, aunts and uncles, they teach me a lot about me, the "me" I was, the "me" I am and the "me" I want to be. TeamGetUnderstanding. Bblessedloveyou.