At The Top

My heart was touched today by my little princess. She told me about a movie she watched at school. It was about a group of climbers that climbed Mt. Everest. She said one of the climbers had the same name as me.

She said it reminded her of my journey. She said "mommy you are standing at the top of the mountain now and looking over your life......you are over it......you are doing things that you wished you could do".

That touched me so deeply because I remember thinking I would never reach the top. I remember a time in my life when I didn't feel hope. I didn't think I would ever stop hurting or feeling depressed.

Although there are still days or moments that I get a little down I am still able to reach a peaceful place in my heart and rejoice in the abundant blessing I am walking in. I am still on this amazing journey and I still have many things to accomplish but I am at the top.

This means to me that I am over the past and I am pressing forward with determination. I can only see joy and blessings from this point on. I can now see God's glory in every part of my life and give Him thanks for being my constant companion.

I have learned that what I focus on most is what becomes dominant in my life. I spent too many years focused on what was wrong instead of rejoicing in the good.

I looked at the opposition instead of realizing that it was a set up for opportunity. Every adversity was a chance to press forward and grow stronger through the resistance.

My eyes have seen amazing things. My heart has loved unconditionally. My mind now has the capacity to create endless possibilities.

I have grown. I have strived and I have overcome. I am so grateful.

I AM AT THE TOP AND THE VIEW IS AMAZING!

LIVE!!!!!

We all have the ability to live large and in color. Why wait for the "special" moment? Why minimize your potential? Why tip toe around?

Every day is a day to rejoice, reflect and be grateful for the fullness of life. Let us embrace every opportunity. Take pride in each step and live fully as ourselves.

Life may not be what you would like it to be but know that everyday is a gift from the Lord. No matter how it is packaged, it is a sacred moment.

Relinquish your power and live. Live for the joy. Live for the power. Live for the simple joy of just breathing and being free in His spirit. Live for love.

Love your life and be glad in each day you are given.

Stay focused because it is good

Staying focused on what is good and prosperous creates opportunities that nurture your gifts. We have each been called to fulfill a certain plan on this Earth. God has a plan and purpose for your creation. Being obedient to His spirit takes discipline and dedication.

When you walk around focused on what is "not right" in your life then you reap and create more of it. Being grateful for every little thing and saturating yourself in God's endless love only makes room for more of it.

Holding on to resentment and strife is like a cancer that eats away at your peace, joy and pleasure. Letting go and walking in the peace of God is what breaks the bondages of defeat.

We don't walk alone. We walk by faith and not by sight. Let us move forward in this season and see the fruits of our labor for they are sweet and plentiful. CAN YOU PERCEIVE IT?

My mind....the instrument.

Lots of good and transitional things have been going on over the last couple of months. I am in a very good place but I still struggle to let go of emotions and rest in God.

I am so much stronger than I used to be but there are days that I might get down for a little while. I know it's natural but I was reminded the other day that what I allow my mind to focus on is what will determine the outcome of my situation.

God revealed this clearly to me the other day while I was at work. I was working on a project and I was trying to remember one thing while writing another. It was very hard to write something other than what I was thinking. My hand wanted to follow what my mind was trying to remember.

I realized just how important it is to meditate on what is good and prosperous. I must meditate on positive things in order to walk in the fullness of my passion. I must allow my mind to rest in God and not in my own understanding.

I MUST trust that what God desires for my life can only unfold if I trust in Him and walk by faith. I must move by His heartbeat. I must flow in His love.

I can not allow anything external to distract me from what is eternal. God's promises will prevail as long as I do my part and walk fully trusting and believing in the power I have when I lean on His word.

My mind is the instrument......

By His Spirit

I recently trained for and completed my first 1/2 marathon (13.1 miles). I started off by not being able to even run 1 mile without feeling out of breath. Then I slowly added more time and eventually I made it to 13 miles.

The journey was not easy but I know that everything I did was unto God so I was motivated to push beyond my perceived limitations.

I looked at my body and said "you don't look like a marathon runner"...."you should have trained harder and lost more weight". Then God ministered to my heart. He said "you are doing this by my spirit not with your body".

I had to remember that I was doing it for His glory. I wasn't trying to prove to myself or to anyone else that I could do it. I was ultimately fulfilling God's purpose.

I was aligning my body with His spirit and moving by faith. It didn't matter what the external looked like. It was all about His spirit and His power.

So I finished my last week of training more inspired than ever. Was I nervous? Of course but I had to meditate on the truth. The truth said that I was more than able to accomplish what I thought was impossible through my ability to rest in God.

I didn't have to sacrifice my body to fulfill my destiny. I only had to surrender and allow my body to be used to bring Him glory. I am the Temple of God.

On December 4th, I did it. I actually finished my first half marathon with a time of 2:53:53. I did it all by His spirit. I praise Him with all that I am because He is good and so worthy of my praise.

This marathon was not just about my physical abilities. It made me realize that everything I do must be executed in this manner. I must move by His spirit and allow it to empower me and carry me across the finish line.

No matter what the external circumstances may look like I have the power to endure them through resting in His love and allowing His spirit to empower me.

I am built for success. Victory knows my name and love is my home. Nothing is impossible because I walk in the joy of the Lord.

Praise Him!

Living my life surrendered the wind....surrendered to His spirit. Living my life awaken and conscious of my power, my calling, my worth.

Taking nothing for granted. Realizing that who I am and what I do are all for His glory.

Does it feel right? Does it bring Him glory? Does it align with His word? Does it stand for truth?

Only God can direct your path. Only He can sustain your strength.

His power is forever moving....His love inspiring....His grace motivating and bringing hope.

Nothing can cage up or contain what is His goodness. It is more than enough to fill this cup and bring forth blessing for others. It is more than enough to find the words to describe.

To God be ALLLLLL the praise...AMEN!!!

Attached

We are attached to a power and source greater than our carnal self. We are more than our ego...our human identity.

When we begin to step away from the Truth of who we are we begin to grasp for air. We begin to fight for life or what we thought was life.

We begin to desperately and frantically look for ways to distract our vulnerability as we are stripped from what we perceive to be our true self.

We can't survive when we step away from the source of our existence. We can't function without the power of God propelling us forth.

In God we live, breathe and have our Being.

Stayed attached and be empowered by remaining in the Presence of God.