NOW MAY BE THE TIME FOR CHANGE

It is so easy to become comfortable and complacent in the familiar things. Comfort is like snuggling under a warm blanket in front of a fire on a cold winters night. Although comfortable things causes you to feel good and secure, there can be a downside. For instance, if you were to stay in front of that fire under that blanket, eventually the temperature in the room would change and you could become quite uncomfortable under your, once, comfortable blanket. Sometimes the things we did and continue to do don't always serve us well when our situations/surroundings begin to change. Just as the seasons change as we progress throughout the year, we naturally change in accordance. No one wears snow boots during the summer. Wouldn't it be strange to wear shorts during the winter? If something is not working for you anymore or not serving you well, you may want to consider that now may be the time for change.

You Are Priceless

You've always been a treasure.  God designed you that way.  You are no longer a buried treasure waiting for someone to discover you, dig you out of life's dirt and attach worth to you.  But, when Jesus rose from death's grave - you rose with him.  Out of the muck, out of the mire...all of life's dirt and grime was washed away.  And the jewel, the gem that you already were was set on display.  As you sparkle and shine with the anointing of the Holy Ghost, everyone can see your price is far above rubies and your value is indeed greater than gold.  In fact, You are so worth the savior's sacrifice that YOU ARE PRICELESS!

I. A.M.

I. A.M. ~ Inspired And Motivated!

LIVE

Sometimes I struggle with the thought of death.  Not because I am afraid of it, but because of its effect on the lives it touches.  In my heart, I believe no one really wants to die.  I believe we were designed to LIVE!  The problem is, we tend to not take advantage of the time we have and fail to live to the FULLEST!  If there is one thing I can’t live with, that one thing is regret.  I can’t be remorseful, disappointed, sorry, or lament over the life I chose to live.  I am fully aware that God has created us in his image and with the ability He himself is…and that is the power to create.  Now more than ever, I am so motivated to create the life I’ve been purposed to live.  I remind myself today and every day that follows that I don’t have a destiny awaiting me, but that I am the destiny I’ve been waiting for.  I want to encourage someone to take the reins of life and reverse your focus and aim.  Don’t let life steer you.  Grab life by both hands and tell life where you are going.  It has no choice but to follow.  Don’t live another day feeling like you’ve missed the mark, believing your abilities are inadequate, accepting someone was dealt a better hand.  Do what you’ve got to do, so you can be who God created you to be...and LIVE!!!!

God Has A Plan for You In 2012

The 11th month has passed and the 11th year is coming to a close.  And with it, all of the disappointment and despair that came along.  Biblically speaking, the number 11 symbolically represents disorganization.  Essentially, it manifests in the form of chaos.  Many have felt the pressures of 2011 and have been tested and tried like never before.  However, we are now in the 12th month and approaching, with haste, the 12th year.  Biblically speaking, the number 12 symbolically represents completeness and perfection (specifically in government).  Essentially it manifests in the form of order - all things being as they ought or was purposed to be.  God knows exactly how 2011 played out in your life.  It may appear the things that happened, the people that came and went, and the situations that kept you on your knees...were attacks of your enemy.  But I believe God had to do some re-arranging to align you with his purpose and will for your life.  God has a plan for you in 2012.  One that will exceed your expectations.  The winds of change are blowing!  Can't you feel it?!   

Prayer Changes Things

Sometimes we say things so much until it seems cliche'.  But, prayer really does change things.  There are times when we can do or say things to change our situations.  And then there are times when it doesn't matter what we do - the situation IS what it IS and we've got to learn to place it in the hands of the Lord!  Prayer will help us to accept those things we cannot change.  Even when we pray, things may not be what we want them to be.  But, we can be who we need to be until the change comes.  Prayer can add such a peace to our lives and be to us what the Bible says - that peace that surpasses all understanding.  Even in the midst of what appears to be chaos, it can guard our hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.  So, let prayer be the change in your life today.  Maybe the thing that needs to be changed is you!

Setbacks...

Setbacks...those pesty incidents that causes us to feel like we're further away from the goal or the mark than ever before...are really our gateway to experiencing the thing we were hoping for in a greater magnitude.  Setbacks are our setups for blessings!  I dare you to think a new thought by thinking instead of being setback, you've just been setup.  Because I live on and with purpose, I can't help but believe that there is a set time for everything that happens in my life.  I live in expectation and there are times when I expect things to happen because I've made strides and efforts towards their manifestations.  Sometimes, they don't happen when or as I expect them to.  In those times, it feels like I've experienced a setback.  However, the delay is not a denial and I am thoroughly convinced that when I am in the right place, at the right time, with the right one (if that's necessary) -- whatever is supposed to happen, will happen.  And when it happens, it will be what I expected and more!  Setbacks Setups are worth waiting for!