Tag: encouragement

  • You are a Product of God

    Life will hand you its portion of ups and down. One moment we fly high above our situations, next, we find ourselves stuck in the midst of a storm. We question our situations and God. Oh, yes- we question God. “Why God?“, “Why Me?”. We question God, as if he doesn’t know what’s going on.

    In the midst of our storms, we seem to forget how far we’ve come, what God has already done and this TOO shall pass.

    During some of my most difficult trials, I focus on individuals that overcame some of life’s most difficult situations. I’m talking about individuals that on paper, it seemed hopeless. But with God, it was hopeful. These individuals encourage me to focus on God’s miraculous works.

    I have many in my arsenal, but one in particular is Tawana Williams. I met Tawana about 10 years ago online. She reached out to me to be featured in Breathe Again Magazine. I was blown away by her story, her passion and her sheer determination to keep fighting.


    About Tawana

    Tawana Williams was born without arms & impaired use of her legs She’s faced many challenges throughout her life; she was gang raped during a home invasion many years ago, raped by her step father and addicted to crack & cocaine for 10 years.  Tawana has experienced abortion, motherhood, a stroke/mind interruption and a mild heart attack.

    Tawana grew up just like everyone else. She went to school, had chores and is an amazing artist.  She didn’t allow her circumstance to dictate her future. She was NOT a victim of her circumstance.

    Today, Tawana travels the world sharing her victorious testimony. She is the author of “Unarmed, But Dangerous”.  Learn more about Tawana here.

    I want to encourage you today to keep fighting. Contrary to what others say and how statistics are created, you are NOT a victim or a product of your situation, environment, family, upbringing or what someone has done to you.

    You are only a product of it, if you choose to be. Choose to fight!

    You are a product of God!

    Stay Blessed

  • 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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  • 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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