As young people there is a certain level of fear. Fear to be who we are. Fear to live out and chase our own dreams! Fear to say No! Fear to put ourselves first! Fear to speak out! Shame for your experiences! Guilt of your past! You name it for yourself! Today I apologize! As I reflect on my journey to 50, I have come to the realization that I owed the younger me an apology. I owed her a hug from when she didn’t feel the love that she so wholeheartedly deserved. I owed her the push that she didn’t have the words for at the time. I owed her the nurturing that was not given in her youth. I owed her the power when her voice was mute! I owed her the communication of speaking not only what she needed but what she wanted. Romans 8- 20 and 2120 For the creation was subjected to frustration, not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope. 21 that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the freedom and glory of the children of God.

Today I apologize and Forgive Me!

I was raised in the generations and times where it took a village. Where everyone helped and looked out for each other. We are now so inclined to want to do everything on our own. Not that it is not required sometimes to move in certain ways by yourself but we are designed to not do life alone. Genesis 2:18 “The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a helper suitable for him.”
And while the focus of this scripture was providing a helpmeet for Adam, I feel like it was also an invitation for us to allow the Holy Spirit to help us in our life decisions. That we should be inviting the Holy Spirit in to offer guidance, suggestions; and/or clues if you will, in how we are to move in our day-to-day interactions.
That we are seeking God to help us navigate through this world that is constantly ever changing. As I embark into the next phase of my life and turn 50, I am extremely grateful for those who I not only do life with but that I am allowing God to orchestrate my life and my decisions.
How are you inviting the Holy Spirit into your life?

Hi there! So I know I have been MIA (Missing In Action). There were so many things that were happening in my world. First things were negatively impacted. Then all of sudden they began too flip and become positive. And then it hit me yesterday, I have been in a bubble. When it first started, it was a necessary isolation. I needed to clear my head and get focused. Next family situations became very important. And next thing you know, I looked and it had been months since I blogged. Once, I processed everything that happened some very insightful things occurred.

Isaiah 43:19 “For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.

Even though there were some very dark moments, there were bright moments as well. New doors were opened, financial blessings occurred, family relationships shifted, and opportunities were presented. Initially I couldn’t see them because I was stuck in my bubble.

Look deep and begin to release yourself from the bubble! You may be walking in a daze or haze and not realize all of the things that are good because you’re focusing on all the bad! Pop the Bubble! Express some gratitude or appreciation for the small things, that you may have overcome. Or what if you made a small step. It is still a step right? Look for the smallest of blessings and the bigger ones will surely come!

There are many who function day-to-day and are merely surviving. Meaning are you doing the things that you’re called to do or is your growth stagnant. Everyone experiences barriers in life. We all have battled variances of life choices, right? There is addiction, abuse, mental illness, and then there’s simply you are just comfortable where you are and not seeking any form of change. When you really look at those two words, living and functioning, they are synonymous and lead to purpose. Hebrews 4:12, NLT: “For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires.”

What innermost thoughts has God been exposing to you? Has he been speaking to you? And are you not being obedient? Has he been telling you to get your finances in order? Are you being tormented by experiences where you may need to forgive and move on? This would be for your benefit not the benefit of the other person, thing, or situation. Is he telling you that you need to forgive yourself? That whatever occurred you did not have control and need to let it go! Whatever the challenges are that you may be facing, God is ultimately in control! However, there is work that we must do on our end! I challenge you to sit in quiet to see and hear what God is exposing in your life!

Today decide to come out of survival mode and Shift into Living and Functioning in your purpose.

There are many during this time that may have struggled. I have experienced my own personal battles of healing, purging, and growth during this season. And I will admit it was difficult. However, during this time there was no other choice but to lean and press into what God was saying! This is not the time to Give up and throw in the towel!

Galatians 6:9 reads, “Let us not become weary in doing good, for the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up!”

The harvest is coming if you believe in what God tells you! Those weeping nights may have been hard but those tears were not for naught!

I challenge you to lean in when you get weary!

The last couple of weeks the word Inadequate has invaded my thoughts, dreams, and even actions. While the formal definition states, “lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose!”

I realized today that this word has shown up in my relationships, my job, and even my blog which has been inconsistent in the last few weeks. Then something hit my spirit earlier today where I heard a whisper, My grace is sufficient!

And of course that led me to 2nd Corinthians 12:9-10 ” And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 10. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”

We will have moments in life where we are blind and can’t see the progress we have made in life. We may look for validation from other people, our family, our boss, or that like or share. But Jesus says You Are Enough! It doesn’t mean that you may or may not have some work to do! But if you are still standing in his eyes and are good enough to still breath the breathe of life! You have a Purpose!

Are you willing to release your inadequacies and stand in who you are called to be, even in your weaknesses?

We have all had moments in life where your heart experiences pain. This could be you experienced some type of loss. Loss of a person you cared for through death, loss of job, or loss of relationships. The distinction is determined by the person and whatever the situation meant to you.

Psalm 118:5 states, “I called on the Lord in distress; The Lord answered me and set me in a broad place. 6. The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

It will be a process but heart’s mend. It doesn’t mean that the person is forgotten or you can’t hold on to memories. But you have to be vulnerable and allow God to envelop your heart with love.

Can you be open to allowing God’s love in your heart?

We have all had the experience where something is wrong with your car tires. The car feels funny and shaky when you drive it. The steering may be off. You can’t quite pinpoint it but know something is off with your vehicle. Something is inadequate.  You take the car to be serviced and you are told the alignment is off.

In Luke 13, there was the woman with the infirmity. The Bible said she was bent over and Jesus IMMEDIATELY healed her. What weights are we carrying around with us that have us bound or holding us hostage. These things are keeping us bent over and are not allowing us to do the things God has called us to do! Well when that woman believed in faith and stood up, her body became realigned. She already was worshipping during her trial, but Glorified God even more when she was straight. Yes there are many things happening but in order to be free we must let things go. Get to the roots and take back your freedom.

What do you need to release today to become realigned with Jesus?

There are so many moments where we question ourselves! Are we good enough? Is what I do important? Is my voice needed? There is someone out there who needs your product or service, your smile or input, or even just your shoulder. Sometimes we get consumed with the world and allow doubts or insecurities to dictate and take over! You are needed in the kingdom of God!

Mark 11:23 reads, “Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, Be taken up and thrown into the sea, and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be dine for him.

I challenge you today to Speak to Your Mountains! And tell those mountains how Big your God truly is!

Have you ever just felt stuck? Like you don’t belong! Can’t decide what is your next! There is so much truth in God knows the plans he has for you! Jeremiah 29:11.
Maybe you are in a place of isolation for a reason. Could it be your peace is being disturbed because God wants you to put your entire trust in Him? That He wants you to invite him in every decision, every relationship, and every thought process.
Literally a memory popped up on my timeline, that I made the decision to start school for my Master’s degree. That date was September 8, 2015. I graduated on July 29, 2017. I remember thinking I couldn’t do it! Now I am on to so many other things. Ministry, blogging, and writing my first book. Sometimes we just have to get out of our own way.
If God placed the idea, vision, or dream inside of you, he will provide the connections and resources. Someone in the world needs to hear what you have to say or to utilize your products!
Are you willing to release your gifts?