Imagine being fully yourself. Letting go of all fears, doubts and insecurities. Imagine walking this Earth aware of your true calling and fulfilling it with each step. Imagine holding His hand and trusting that no matter where you are He will never let go. Imagine knowing that He is always in control.
Letting go and believing. Believing and recieving. Releasing and walking in freedom. High above every situation. Breaking through. Flying high.
Why not?
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Saturday, September 11, 2010
The Opportunity
Many of us ask God for many things and never understand the process it takes to obtain that request. We often ask for love, stability, patience, peace or understanding. We ask for natural possessions and wait on God to fulfill them.
What I have come to realize is that everything we need is already within us. So when we make our requests unto God He brings certain situations into our lives to draw it out of us. He creates a situation in which your patience is called forth. He strengthens you by exposing your weakness.
Although the process may be painful at times it is that process that perfects us and prepares us for the fulfillment of His glory. We are the glory of God. He will reveal His righteousness and love through our testimony. We are the living word of God.
If you want love then you must get past the fear and walk by faith. If you seek peace then you must lean not unto your own understanding but acknowledge God in all your ways. If you desire God's favor then you must give unselfishly to others. What you sow is what you reap.
We often feel that "the opportunity" is an attack from the "enemy" when in reality the only enemy you have is your own carnal mind. "It" (the enemy) is a crack in our faith. The speck in our eye. It is the stormy sea. It is your unstable mind.
The opportunity is a chance to grow stronger and fulfill your destiny. Adversity is the breeding ground for greatness. Resistance makes us stronger. Don't give up.......keeping pushing and break through the silence.
Many of us live in the silence of our fears. We dare not step forward and proclaim God's promises because they seem impossible. We are afraid of what others may think. We are afraid that we might get disappointed.
We can't remain in that mold. We can't continue to allow our fears and insecurities to hold us back from what God has promises us. He sent His son so that can live and live abundantly. We are not supposed to lack. We are supposed to be abundant....our cup should be overflowing.
Take the opportunity and don't look back. Walk by faith and not by sight.
What I have come to realize is that everything we need is already within us. So when we make our requests unto God He brings certain situations into our lives to draw it out of us. He creates a situation in which your patience is called forth. He strengthens you by exposing your weakness.
Although the process may be painful at times it is that process that perfects us and prepares us for the fulfillment of His glory. We are the glory of God. He will reveal His righteousness and love through our testimony. We are the living word of God.
If you want love then you must get past the fear and walk by faith. If you seek peace then you must lean not unto your own understanding but acknowledge God in all your ways. If you desire God's favor then you must give unselfishly to others. What you sow is what you reap.
We often feel that "the opportunity" is an attack from the "enemy" when in reality the only enemy you have is your own carnal mind. "It" (the enemy) is a crack in our faith. The speck in our eye. It is the stormy sea. It is your unstable mind.
The opportunity is a chance to grow stronger and fulfill your destiny. Adversity is the breeding ground for greatness. Resistance makes us stronger. Don't give up.......keeping pushing and break through the silence.
Many of us live in the silence of our fears. We dare not step forward and proclaim God's promises because they seem impossible. We are afraid of what others may think. We are afraid that we might get disappointed.
We can't remain in that mold. We can't continue to allow our fears and insecurities to hold us back from what God has promises us. He sent His son so that can live and live abundantly. We are not supposed to lack. We are supposed to be abundant....our cup should be overflowing.
Take the opportunity and don't look back. Walk by faith and not by sight.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Suffering
"Suffering is evidence that weakness exists"
I heard this quote today in a movie and it really resonated with me. I remembered the scripture in the bible that says "My strength is made perfect in weakness". This made me understand this quote in a different light.
We suffer...feel pain....experience heartache when we don't lean on the promises of God. God said "lean not unto your own understanding but acknowledge me in all your ways and I shall direct your path".
So I suffer when I lean on my own understanding. When I try to analyze and figure out why something is happening in my life. When I try to manipulate and force things to play out the way I want them to. When I allow my emotions to control me. When I let my circumstance define me.
But when I lean on my faith and trust that God is in control then I stop suffering. Although life may be spinning out of control I know it is not out of God's reach. I allow myself to be strengthened by God and therefore come out victorious and remain in perfect peace.
I heard this quote today in a movie and it really resonated with me. I remembered the scripture in the bible that says "My strength is made perfect in weakness". This made me understand this quote in a different light.
We suffer...feel pain....experience heartache when we don't lean on the promises of God. God said "lean not unto your own understanding but acknowledge me in all your ways and I shall direct your path".
So I suffer when I lean on my own understanding. When I try to analyze and figure out why something is happening in my life. When I try to manipulate and force things to play out the way I want them to. When I allow my emotions to control me. When I let my circumstance define me.
But when I lean on my faith and trust that God is in control then I stop suffering. Although life may be spinning out of control I know it is not out of God's reach. I allow myself to be strengthened by God and therefore come out victorious and remain in perfect peace.
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Freedom
Who we are is not what we have gone through. We are not our testimony. We are the power that manifests from the victory of our journey. We are the infinite possibility of hope, joy, love, peace and understanding. We are the wisdom that illuminates the darkness of uncertainty.
Stepping out of the shadow of our past takes a great amount of courage. That courage is drawn out of us through the adversity we often experience in our lives. It is not something that can be manufactured. It is an element of who we are deep down beneath the level of the superficial.
The courage to move forward and release the pain is not easily obtained. It takes determination and discipline. It takes obedience and sacrifice. We must lay down our own carnal understanding and lean on the spirit of God to lead us in the direction of our destiny.
Many may not understand your leap of faith. They may not understand the surge of energy that propels you forward and makes you move with conviction and purpose. That amount of faith and courage comes from a deep level of intimacy with God.
It is not a shallow "christian" relationship in which we think we must do this or we will not reach heaven. This comes from a place in which you recognize that you are God and all you do is a manifestation of heaven. Heaven is not a place we are trying to reach. It is a spiritual awakening. It is a freedom. It is a perception and understanding.
We don't seek to please God in order to receive a reward. We seek to please God because it is a fulfillment of our destiny. It is the purpose for which we have been created. We are significant because we are tied to a promise. God has a plan for your life.
We are not in this world experiencing God as a fairytale. We are God and created to awaken the world to a deeper consciousness in which they can also walk this Earth with freedom knowing their true identity.
Freedom to be who they are without limitations or labels......without ideologies and expectations. Stepping out of what is "normal" takes more than your knowledge of what is right and wrong. Stepping out and becoming who you were created to be in the fullness of God's glory takes a radical act of devotion and loyalty.
You can't be concerned with what others think or say. You must be completely surrendered. There is no room for ego or self indulgence. To walk in the fullness of your calling you must be synchronized with the very heartbeat of God. His spirit fills your lungs. His thoughts fill your mind. His love saturates your heart.
Everything you say and do must be in accordance to His will. Releasing the past....releasing your insecurities, your pains, your understanding is what opens that door of TRUTH.
Nothing else exists but the TRUTH of God. Step forward without reservation and be filled with all things possible. The only limitations are the ones your place on yourself.
Be free and breathe. No one is holding you back but yourself.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Crossroads
There comes a time in our lives where we must make some decisions. We must stand for truth and make a bold decision to be fully aware and conscious of our greater calling on Earth. It can no longer be about what happened to you in your past. It must be about what you have been designed to do and whether or not what is in your life is adding any value to your life. Are the relationships and associations you have propelling you in the direction of your calling? Are they adding any worth to your life? Are the energizing your spirit?
We must begin to open the eyes of our understanding and trust in the Love of God. God's love sustains us and ables us to be all that we can be without struggle. God's love opens up our hearts and allows us to be fully present in the NOW so that we can walk by faith and be full of His glory....... not lacking anything but being full and whole.
When you reach this place you are fully aware that you have arrived. You are aware that there are some things that need to be purged. There are some things that need to be detached. There are some things that need to be put to rest. Everything needs to be released into the hands of God and you need to move forward with Passion knowing that what is within you is great than anything external.
You have the power to create, restore, reconcile and prosper. You have the ability to make things happen and cause them to manifest in such a manner that they help inspire others to do the same. We are full of God's glory, FULL of His power and with Him ALL things are possible.
DO YOU BELIEVE that He can exceed your every expectation?
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Release!!!!!!
Last night I was invited to attend a Vision Board making party at my friend Loren's house. I had a feeling earlier that day that is was going to be an emotional and empowering event. I almost didn't go because it was so hot outside and the drive was far BUT something was pulling me to go.
I got there a little late and when I walked in Loren was speaking and sharing some of her amazing achievements with us. She is a successful motivational speaker, author, mother, business woman, and master teacher for Tony Robbins. That doesn't even begin to describe the amazing life she has lived this far. She has traveled the world speaking to people, inspiring and motivating them to pursue their dreams.
I was one of the lucky ones that was invited to attend this empowering event last night and I felt so privileged. I drew energy from her amazing spirit and left feeling like I was well on my way to fulfilling my destiny.
She asked me to stand up and share why I chose to come to the event and what I wanted to achieve by attending. I shared how I was on a mission to lose weight and run my first half marathon. I said I had already managed to lose over 60 lbs but that I still have more to lose. I also had many other goals I desired to achieve and I knew I needed direction and guidance. Everyone rejoiced with me and I sat down.
Then Loren used me as an example and said how something inside of me was pulling me to achieve my goals. She said pull is greater than a push. She said I was convicted to get healthy and "release my weight". She said I did not "lose" my weight because it was never to be found again. I would never put it back on. She said I released it. That hit me like a ton of bricks.
It is so true. I am "releasing" my weight and everything that it stands for. My weight was a reflection of years of pain and disappointments. When I stood up within myself and decided to take control I was releasing the mentality of being a victim.
I no longer allowed the circumstances in my life to feed my soul. I took control of my life and took responsibility for my actions. I became disciplined and it reflected outwardly.
Loren asked us to right down a statement that we would start our day with everyday. She said what you say first thing in the morning sets the mood for the rest of the day. If we wake up wishing we didn't have to and complaining about everything under the sun then we will reap the fruit of that seed.
Then we were asked to right "I AM" statements that would be a mantra to our lives. Even if you have yet to achieve something you are aiming for you must state that it already is or it will never be. You have the power to create it by believing and focusing your energy on it.
She was adamant about getting out of our heads and allowing God or the Universe to flow through us and allow the energy to create. She said this is your time to put in your order. Then she gave this amazing analogy that left me feeling convicted and inspired to change the way I feel about my future and the role I play in it.
She said if you go to a diner and the waitress comes up to you and asks you what you want and you say "I don't know", she is going to skip you and go to the next person. So then the other people order their meals and she leaves and puts in the order. When the order is up she comes back to your table and gives you "NOTHING" because you didn't order nothing.
That is the way the Universe or God works. God's word states "you have not because you ask not". You must ask in faith and believe that you will receive it. We can't just go around wishing and dreaming. You must also put action behind your passion and desires. Each step is a step of faith that brings you closer to your destiny.
We were instructed to also write down our non negotiables. Just like brushing our teeth and getting dressed in the morning. These are things that are non negotiable in our lives. Something we stand for and won't surrender for anyone.
Then we proceeded to allow our creative energy to flow by feeling each moment of our vision. Writing and expressing ourselves as if it had come to pass. The awesome part of this is that Loren had already done these exercises years ago and had manifested many fruits from them. This was not all talk or wishful thinking. This is actually how life works.
It is not about creating from our heads or from an egoic place but rather letting the spirit of God or The Universe flow through you and empower you to change. She said that when we meditate and visualize the outcome then the Universe will move and begin to create opportunities.
You have heard me share this before and how I meditate and visualize my achievements. When I run on the treadmill and want to stop, I think about how good it will feel when I cross the finish line at the marathon. I think about how amazing it feels to be healthy and strong. I think about helping other women achieve their goals and inspiring them to be their best.
Since I have allowed this energy to flow through me doors have begun to open. Opportunities have knocked at my door and it feels so amazing. Like I have said before I may not be at my goal yet but I am where I want to be. As long as I am in the will of God....aligned with The Universe and fully conscious of my power then I have peace.
Things may not be ideal in my life but they are purposeful. They have driven me to be a better person. They have prepared me to be what God wants me to be in order to fulfill my destiny. Through the adverstity God has strategically placed people in my life that will help guide me, strengthen me, and encourage me along my journey. They have helped equip me for the journey.
We often spend more time trying to create our future instead of preparing ourselves to walk in it. I am taking this time in my life right now to prepare myself. Things are moving and things are shifting. Every shift may not feel good to me but it is essential, it is important and it can't be avoided. I must endure certain hardships in order to be more effective in my calling.
So I am going to continue to "release" this weight and walk forward with power knowing that one day I will wake up and I will be where I have always dreamed of being. I will be fully me and walking in truth.
I got there a little late and when I walked in Loren was speaking and sharing some of her amazing achievements with us. She is a successful motivational speaker, author, mother, business woman, and master teacher for Tony Robbins. That doesn't even begin to describe the amazing life she has lived this far. She has traveled the world speaking to people, inspiring and motivating them to pursue their dreams.
I was one of the lucky ones that was invited to attend this empowering event last night and I felt so privileged. I drew energy from her amazing spirit and left feeling like I was well on my way to fulfilling my destiny.
She asked me to stand up and share why I chose to come to the event and what I wanted to achieve by attending. I shared how I was on a mission to lose weight and run my first half marathon. I said I had already managed to lose over 60 lbs but that I still have more to lose. I also had many other goals I desired to achieve and I knew I needed direction and guidance. Everyone rejoiced with me and I sat down.
Then Loren used me as an example and said how something inside of me was pulling me to achieve my goals. She said pull is greater than a push. She said I was convicted to get healthy and "release my weight". She said I did not "lose" my weight because it was never to be found again. I would never put it back on. She said I released it. That hit me like a ton of bricks.
It is so true. I am "releasing" my weight and everything that it stands for. My weight was a reflection of years of pain and disappointments. When I stood up within myself and decided to take control I was releasing the mentality of being a victim.
I no longer allowed the circumstances in my life to feed my soul. I took control of my life and took responsibility for my actions. I became disciplined and it reflected outwardly.
Loren asked us to right down a statement that we would start our day with everyday. She said what you say first thing in the morning sets the mood for the rest of the day. If we wake up wishing we didn't have to and complaining about everything under the sun then we will reap the fruit of that seed.
Then we were asked to right "I AM" statements that would be a mantra to our lives. Even if you have yet to achieve something you are aiming for you must state that it already is or it will never be. You have the power to create it by believing and focusing your energy on it.
She was adamant about getting out of our heads and allowing God or the Universe to flow through us and allow the energy to create. She said this is your time to put in your order. Then she gave this amazing analogy that left me feeling convicted and inspired to change the way I feel about my future and the role I play in it.
She said if you go to a diner and the waitress comes up to you and asks you what you want and you say "I don't know", she is going to skip you and go to the next person. So then the other people order their meals and she leaves and puts in the order. When the order is up she comes back to your table and gives you "NOTHING" because you didn't order nothing.
That is the way the Universe or God works. God's word states "you have not because you ask not". You must ask in faith and believe that you will receive it. We can't just go around wishing and dreaming. You must also put action behind your passion and desires. Each step is a step of faith that brings you closer to your destiny.
We were instructed to also write down our non negotiables. Just like brushing our teeth and getting dressed in the morning. These are things that are non negotiable in our lives. Something we stand for and won't surrender for anyone.
Then we proceeded to allow our creative energy to flow by feeling each moment of our vision. Writing and expressing ourselves as if it had come to pass. The awesome part of this is that Loren had already done these exercises years ago and had manifested many fruits from them. This was not all talk or wishful thinking. This is actually how life works.
It is not about creating from our heads or from an egoic place but rather letting the spirit of God or The Universe flow through you and empower you to change. She said that when we meditate and visualize the outcome then the Universe will move and begin to create opportunities.
You have heard me share this before and how I meditate and visualize my achievements. When I run on the treadmill and want to stop, I think about how good it will feel when I cross the finish line at the marathon. I think about how amazing it feels to be healthy and strong. I think about helping other women achieve their goals and inspiring them to be their best.
Since I have allowed this energy to flow through me doors have begun to open. Opportunities have knocked at my door and it feels so amazing. Like I have said before I may not be at my goal yet but I am where I want to be. As long as I am in the will of God....aligned with The Universe and fully conscious of my power then I have peace.
Things may not be ideal in my life but they are purposeful. They have driven me to be a better person. They have prepared me to be what God wants me to be in order to fulfill my destiny. Through the adverstity God has strategically placed people in my life that will help guide me, strengthen me, and encourage me along my journey. They have helped equip me for the journey.
We often spend more time trying to create our future instead of preparing ourselves to walk in it. I am taking this time in my life right now to prepare myself. Things are moving and things are shifting. Every shift may not feel good to me but it is essential, it is important and it can't be avoided. I must endure certain hardships in order to be more effective in my calling.
So I am going to continue to "release" this weight and walk forward with power knowing that one day I will wake up and I will be where I have always dreamed of being. I will be fully me and walking in truth.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Cleansing My Soul
Lately I have had a strange feeling in my spirit. I usually feel this way when things are moving and transitioning in my life. It is like the thunder before a storm.
Sure enough things began to fall around me this week. I experienced some anxiety and stress but still managed to hold on to my faith.
I have learned through my journey that no matter what opposition comes your way you can overcome it by your perception. You can see the opposition as destruction or you can look at it as an opportunity.
I know that God is in control of my life. I also know that what ever should be in my life is my life to teach me and mold me into the vessel that God called me to be.
There are great things in store for me. I know it and I feel it. Over these last couple of months I have became more disciplined and it is beginning to manifest into amazing opportunities.
I can't focus on what is going "wrong" in my life. It is not really going wrong. It is all according to the will of God. I would often find myself saying "I may not be where I want to be but.....". I recently have changed that saying to "I am were I want to be. I am in the will of God".
Even if I don't like where I am I must realize that I am in God's will. I am faithful that He has placed me where I am for a season and a reason. Nothing is out of His control as long as I surrender it all to Him.
Along this process of self discovery I have endured many things. I have done somethings I am ashamed of and people have done things to me that have left me feeling depleted. I have carried those emotions and memories for too long.
There are days that I am happy and then the next moment I find myself reacting harshly. It is like I snap from one personality to the next with out any thought. Why? Because I have buried emotions and unresolved issues. Instead of letting them go I have covered them up. I have created walls and dug trenches to hid within.
So today I realized that this situation I find myself in has come about so that I begin to cleanse my soul of the unresolved issues. I can't keep hiding and expecting them to go away. I can't keep hiding behind layers of insecurities and fears. I can't keep saying I am strong and powerful while holding onto this baggage that pulls me down and depletes me.
I am cleansing my soul today. Regardless of what people may think about me I have to let go. I have to release the emotions and detach myself from memories that have kept me bond. I must make room for everything God has in store for me.
It is time to bloom. It is time to fly. It is time to be fully me.
I would rather you hate me for who I am.....than love me for who I am not.
Sure enough things began to fall around me this week. I experienced some anxiety and stress but still managed to hold on to my faith.
I have learned through my journey that no matter what opposition comes your way you can overcome it by your perception. You can see the opposition as destruction or you can look at it as an opportunity.
I know that God is in control of my life. I also know that what ever should be in my life is my life to teach me and mold me into the vessel that God called me to be.
There are great things in store for me. I know it and I feel it. Over these last couple of months I have became more disciplined and it is beginning to manifest into amazing opportunities.
I can't focus on what is going "wrong" in my life. It is not really going wrong. It is all according to the will of God. I would often find myself saying "I may not be where I want to be but.....". I recently have changed that saying to "I am were I want to be. I am in the will of God".
Even if I don't like where I am I must realize that I am in God's will. I am faithful that He has placed me where I am for a season and a reason. Nothing is out of His control as long as I surrender it all to Him.
Along this process of self discovery I have endured many things. I have done somethings I am ashamed of and people have done things to me that have left me feeling depleted. I have carried those emotions and memories for too long.
There are days that I am happy and then the next moment I find myself reacting harshly. It is like I snap from one personality to the next with out any thought. Why? Because I have buried emotions and unresolved issues. Instead of letting them go I have covered them up. I have created walls and dug trenches to hid within.
So today I realized that this situation I find myself in has come about so that I begin to cleanse my soul of the unresolved issues. I can't keep hiding and expecting them to go away. I can't keep hiding behind layers of insecurities and fears. I can't keep saying I am strong and powerful while holding onto this baggage that pulls me down and depletes me.
I am cleansing my soul today. Regardless of what people may think about me I have to let go. I have to release the emotions and detach myself from memories that have kept me bond. I must make room for everything God has in store for me.
It is time to bloom. It is time to fly. It is time to be fully me.
I would rather you hate me for who I am.....than love me for who I am not.
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