New Day

Thank God for bringing us to a new day. February brought challenges and situations that could have drained our energy but by the grace of God we are on the last day. I pray that everyone is moving forward and building on lessons learned. At the end of day/week/month what we accomplish or what we fail to accomplish is what makes us stronger and builds our character. Praying for everyone who's really wanting a change, praying that we forgive ourselves and focus on being who God says we are. Asking God to strengthen our families, give us a stronger bond. I pray that we respect the choices others make and that if they happen to be the wrong choices, we give it to God and not use harsh words to express our disappointment. Remembering that as Christians we are to be uplifting and encouraging. Receive God's grace and mercy, walk in a faith so strong that it confuses the enemy. Thanking God for all and wanting for nothing. Amen. TeamNewDay. Bblessedloveyou

Random Thoughts

Good morning family. Woke up thinking about brand new mercies and opportunities. Remembering that God provides so much and we take it for granted. As I pray about my life's situations I ask God to also watch over and keep each of you. Every day is a new beginning. We have to decide if our new beginning is going to be a repeat of yesterday or a fresh start. For some, it will be a repeat because we're so intent on maintaining a worldly image and others will really start new because we'll realize that our spiritual image is so much more fulfilling/joyous. May God grant each of us the courage to leave unhealthy relationships behind, courage to function successfully on our jobs, courage to love without judging, courage to forgive, courage to right a wrong, courage to listen more and speak less, courage to be stronger men and women of Christ and courage to celebrate each other even when things get difficult. Today wasn't promised nor is tomorrow so let's be thankful/glad and show God our appreciation by shaking off the dust from yesterday, enjoying what He provides and multiplying our blessings by sharing with others. TeamRandomThoughts. Bblessedlovyou

Mind Games

People who have past hurts will try to vacuum you up in all their pain. They are seemingly sane people but there are pieces of them that are "insane" and damaged. They can't focus on their own short comings so they are fixated on what others aren't doing. They will admit that they've done wrong but refuse to admit that their wrong doing had anything to do with the pain they've endured. What I know for sure is we have to change our conversations in order to move forward. Take back your peace/piece of mind that doubt and distrust have occupied for so long. Stop focusing on the short comings of others. If God has blessed you to bless someone else be thankful and stop bringing up what you were able to do. Remembering that if you offer help/assistance to another, it should be from the heart. Also keep in mind that there is not one perfect person amongst us, we all have faults. Please stop standing around talking about what's past, let's move forward with thankful hearts, renewed spirits and faith that withstands anything the world brings our way. Lastly, stop counting how much others do for you, instead thank God that you're able to do for yourself. TeamNoMindGames. Bblessedloveyou

Am I Forgiven

When your actions break someone's heart it's a long road back to forgiveness especially if the broken heart doesn't understand Godly forgiveness. I have committed selfish acts that could've destroyed my family. I've been so caught up in fleshly/worldly things that I couldn't see the hurt I was causing. We tend to live only for the moment as opposed to preparing for our future. A good friend of mine divorced her husband because he had a baby by another woman. When the decision was made to file for divorce, my friend wasn't saved. She told me that had she known the Lord during that time she wouldn't have divorced her husband. We have to really understand the tricks of the devil in order to protect ourselves. The devil hates unity and does everything possible to destroy what God brings together. Think long and hard about what you're putting someone through in order to satisfy the flesh. Will you be forgiven, will you live in regret, will you have to battle for the love you gave away? Protect you and yours. TeamIsThereRoomForForgiveness. Bblessedloveyou

Empty My Basket

How many times have you walked through the grocery store picking up things you don't need only to get in the check out line and start removing items. In essence we take inventory of what we've picked and decide certain things aren't worth purchasing or we simply don't need them. It's crazy but we use this same method as we walk through life. Putting things in our "life" basket that aren't good for us. Paying more for things than we should. That man/woman you picked because they looked good but their "good" date expired long before they ever met you. That friend who is the life of the party but when the party is over they can't be found. That co-worker who does a great job but is only out for self, never gives you the heads up when their made aware of an opportunity because they don't want you as competition. Even a relative that talks a good game about family support but disappears during a family crisis. We load our baskets up praying we'll get our "money's worth" and that we've selecting the right people. It's not always pretty and not always easy to return what we've purchased after leaving the check out line but we must remember that with God change is possible. When we go to Him with a sincere heart He will fix those things/choices that are not good for us. Our job is to pray about our choices even when we feel like we've made the best choice. Let God be your first choice and ask Him to guide all that follows. TeamEmptyMyBasket. Bblessedloveyou

His Word is Established

You cannot offer correction where love has not been established. You cannot expect "respect" where character has not been built. You cannot expect honor when it is not deserved. You cannot expect success where there is no hard work. You cannot expect stability when there's is constant movement. You can not expect loyalty when it has not been shown. You cannot live in peace when God is not the "Head" of your life. What I see today are people expecting what they have not earned, expecting quick returns. Expecting the best when they're living in sin. Expecting other people to save/cure them/make them and expecting them to be their god. Worshiping money, celebrities and wishing for fame. This is not God's plan. His plan is to prosper us, make us wealthy, mentally/physically. What we have to do is live/work according to His word and not the word of man. Take shelter from the tornado you've created, let God do a new work in you. He will take you places you never dreamed of going if you just honor Him and live according to His word. TeamLivingOnHisEstablishment. Bblessedloveyou

A Second Chance

"Do Overs". Who wouldn't love another opportunity to change something in their life? If you're like me, you've made mistake after mistake. We're human so we should expect set backs/problems from time to time. For some, we live in those problems to long. We want to get out but aren't willing to put in the work/words. This morning I want to remind everyone that life is not a game, we don't get "do overs" but we get second chances. Use your second chance to heal relationships, to be a better employee, to improve your parenting skills, to be a better spouse/relative/friend, to establish a true relationship with God and to be the best "you" anyone has ever seen. Understand that you can only change you. Don't expect others to do as you say when you're not doing it. With change comes sacrifice, so be willing to go all the way. Don't just talk about it, really do it. A homeless person was asked why she liked living outside, her response was that she was free from responsibility, no bills, no problems. Are you living with this same attitude? If so, your second chance will never come. TeamThankGodForSecondChances. Bblessedlovu