Monday, July 7, 2014

I CAN!

Let's have an "I am" and "I can" attitude today!  
No "Cant's" or "But's"!

God doesn't have the wrong person, you are the right one!  We can do all things through Christ Jesus!

God's promises are for everybody, no one is excluded!
Revelation 22:17 
Whether you are preaching a sermon or washing your dishes.....Say it out loud!  God here I am!  I believe I can do all things through you!
Don't think things to death and suck the life out of them...go right away and do what you need to do before you talk yourself out of it!

Click below for a short video from Joyce Meyer:



Misery is an option. Learn how to renew your mind and tap into the strength God has for you. 

Power Thoughts 1-2 - Viewers Choice 1
http://www.joycemeyer.org/BroadcastHome.aspx?video=Power_Thoughts_1-2_-_Viewers_Choice_1




Sunday, July 6, 2014

Toxic Much?


You may or may not have the strength to cut communication with the toxic people in your life, right now, but there is hope! I know how it feels to realize some of the people in your life are bringing you down, holding you back and in general, making your life miserable.

Sometimes it's a long road to become strong enough to cut ties with those that are constantly negative and make you feel worthless or unappreciated. The best thing you could ever do for yourself is to cut the ties that bind.  Sometimes we have to struggle through the storm and we aren't delivered from the situation immediately and it's a long hard road, I get it! Until we are delivered from the poisonous relationship, we must grow spiritually and mentally so we can react differently.

Once, to get the toxic out of my life, I lost my job because I walked out. After suffering under years of dominance and narcissism I decided I wasn't going to put up with the abuse. I hadn't meant to walk out that day, but when I protested the behavior...they told me to leave, so I did.

Many years ago, I cut off all communication with a group of toxic friends. I was young and easily influenced, I simply did not have the strength to remain in their company and not abuse drugs and alcohol like they did on a daily basis, so, I ended the relationships. My stomach churned every time the phone rang...but, I remained steadfast and eventually they stopped calling. I heard through the grapevine later that one of the friends was telling everyone I thought I was better than everyone else. I say, I wasn't better than them, but I was better than the lifestyle and the behavior.

My strength to handle negativity, trials and toxic people, comes from learning about who God says I am and the plans He has for me.

Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (NIV)
 Psalm 32:8 “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you and watch over you.” (NIV)
 Psalm 118:8 “It is better to trust in the LORD than to put confidence in man.”
 Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” (NIV)
Never give up!  Keep walking, keep learning, keep praying, keep churning through the valley, and don't pitch your tent there!












Tuesday, January 17, 2012

No nagging Zone!

Wherever you may be, make it a "No Nagging Zone"!

Proverbs 27:15-16
15 A quarrelsome wife is as annoying
as constant dripping on a rainy day.

Quarrelsome nagging, a steady stream of unwanted advice, is a form of torture. People nag because they think they're not getting through, but nagging hinders communication more than it helps. When tempted to engage in this destructive habit, stop and examine your motives. Are you more concerned about yourself-getting your way, being right-than about the person you are pretending to help? If you are truly concerned about other people, think of a more effective way to get through to them. Surprise them with words of patience and love, and see what happens. www.youversion.com
Ahem...this not only applies to wives...all humans take note, you could be a nag!