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Author: Nicole Cleveland

  • I Pray Your Today is Better than Yesterday

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    If you’ve read my book, “So He Hurt You, Now What?” – Messages of Hope for a Hurting Sister you’ll find that I start most messages out with, “I pray your today is better than yesterday.”

    So I start this post out with that same message.

    How was your yesterday? It may have been terrible and it may have been the worst day of your life. I sympathize with you, but I also know that it won’t last. Suffering is but for a moment ( it just feels like forever)

    I have good news!

    Your today can definitely be better if you want it to be. People, circumstances and life “interruptions” do not have to dictate how your day will be. Yes, we see what’s going on around us, but we choose to not let it overtake us. Don’t let it consume you.

    Step Back

    Have you prayed? Things you can’t control, our Father in heaven controls. Give it to him and keep it moving. Yes, it may hurt and it may even be directed at you. Don’t waste your time trying to prove your point or convince folks about something they’ve already made their mind up about. You’ll  get frustrated and they get to see you sweat. Don’t do it. Are they worth it?

    Give it to HIM and get on with your day. You have much to do!

    So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
    I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. –     Isaiah 41:10

    My Sister – I pray your today is better than yesterday.

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  • Don’t Let Your Storm Overtake You

    “Whatever you focus on will consume you and eventually overtake you”

                      So He Hurt You, Now What? – Messages of Hope for a Hurting Sister 

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    Hey Girl,

    I pray your today is better than yesterday.

    My prayer for you today is PEACE. May the Lord overshadow you with an abundance of peace, right now in Jesus Name.  

    We all go through, or what I like to label as, “grow through”. None of us are immune to pain.

    There have been times in my life that pain held me hostage. The hurt, betrayal and anger I felt was at an all-time high. I understand that suffering must come, but I sure wish it would schedule its appearance to a more suitable date.  It shows up on the wrong day and at the wrong time.

    “Whatever you focus on will consume you and eventually overtake you”.

    May I encourage you to not allow your situation to get the best of you. When we are in the thick of it, all we seem to think about is the “Why” and the “What”. Why did this happen? What just happened? How can I fix it?

    Take a moment and step away from your storm. Start focusing on what’s going right, as opposed to all that’s going wrong.  I’m sure you can list five good things you have going on right now. ( #1 – You are here )

    Focus on that. Be thankful for the good and let God handle your situation.

    You can’t control what happened.  You are only  responsible for how you respond.

    Respond so that God is pleased.

    I love you to life and think you are FABULOUS!

    Be FABULOUS (even in the midst of the storm).

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  • You are ENOUGH

     

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    I want you to know something.

    YOU ARE ENOUGH! 

    Your body is enough,your face is enough,your house ( apt ),booty and car are enough.

    Too often  we think because someone has moved on or hurt us, we must conform to make them stay or love us.

    No,No,No!

    If God created you in his image and he said that you are fearfully and wonderfully made,who are you to fix or re-create what he said was good. ( Genesis 1:31 )

    The rejection of man is just a re-direction of God. It was not good for you. He saw that and because you wouldn’t do anything about it, he did. He loves us that much. It’s not rejection, it’s just a shift move. God is getting you ready for the real deal.

    Below are 3 Tips that will help you

    1. Get in the word of God like never before.

    • Ask him to give you understanding
    • Ask him how to apply what you read to your life
    • Just listen

    2. Surround yourself with positive people

    • Delete negative people from your life right now ( hopefully forever, but right now is critical )
    • Ask yourself, “Are they helping or hindering?”
    • Stay around people that love you and will make you laugh ( laughter cures many things )

    3. Do YOU

    • You’ve done it for everybody else, now do it for you ( not the vine )
    • Find something you are passionate about and start working your passion
    • Take a break and breathe again. Enjoy the moment

    Honey, you are FABULOUS  and you are ENOUGH!

     

    Stay Blessed,

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