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Wednesday, August 22, 2018

The Accountability Circle

August 22, 2018 0 Comments
August stands for Accountability. They define the word accountability as a fact or condition of being accountable, responsible. We all have certain people, place, and things we are responsible for. Everyday responsibilities are part of life. We can't get around it no matter how hard we try. The Accountability circle is a way of seeing how what we do in the world affects everything around us. The accountability circle comprises three people God, Others and You. I will show why this circle is important, and it goes to make us better and stronger.

 Accountability Circle.








God First 

God is the head of everything. There is not one thing created that he doesn't know when, how or why.  There is not a gift or calling given without his approval. God knows why we are where and the road we will take. We may not know but God knows. There are several people in the Bible that questions God's decision about choosing them for their assignments. Jeremiah is one. He was a young prophet insecure about his calling. God explained the  "Whys" in three powerful statements. 

1) I formed you.  
God knows why we were created for this time. We are not an accident, mistake or surprise. We are his wonderful arrival. God formed us, not our parents. Yes, they had to make us but God predestined the time, place and the people that would be in our world. God's plan was formed long before we got here trust he knows what he is doing.

2, I sanctified you.
Being sanctified means to be set apart.  They separate us for certain things because they will negatively influence your assignment. God has set us apart. The assignment could not happen without you. The kingdom of God needs you to complete it. God told Jeremiah, and he is telling you too.  
Another for sanctified means is approved.  God has approved you for your assignment. No matter what it is and who you will affect you we are approved for it.

3. I Ordained you
God has assigned everyone to do something for the kingdom. Whether you do, it is another factor. Some of us look at the mountain and complain about the climb and won't go (Jonah). We think either we can't, we aren't good enough or just don't want to do it. The assignment is your and you will complete it no matter what you think or do.



Others Second

The following scripture gives a clear understanding of how we are to help each other. Jesus the son of God our Savior tells us we need to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.  You would think this would be easy. Loving myself how hard can that be. Inspect around we don't love ourselves so disliking someone else is easy. We are unhappy with ourselves most of the time because we are looking at other people and judging our selves by that standard.  We have to learn that we are all different and God likes it that way. He loves diversity because it promotes growth. When I love you because you are my sisters and not because we grow up in the same neighbor I am showing the love of God. 

When I am loving others like myself I can encourage, enlighten and empower them. I can pray for them and not expect anything in return. I can assist them with food or money by telling someone else the good deed I did today. Loving my family means just that love them.



You, Third

Last but definitely not least you. We are the apple of God's eye and we should also feel loved.  You were chosen, my sisters. He made you perfect for this assignment. He has been there from the beginning and will continue until the end. As we are a blessing to others God will send people to bless us as well. 
Jesus ministry did not run by him alone. He had 12 disciples. He had families that would allow him into their houses along the way to go to get a good meal and sleep from his long journeys  (Mary and Martha house to name one). Jesus had people that freely gave unto him without seeing him (Upper Room, the colt). Jesus was a minister too as well don't forget John the Baptist Moses and Elijah and the angels. We have so many ways God will show up to bless us that being loved should never be a question. Trust that no matter us how much you give out God has a supply to restore you. 

Accountability is not just a  word it is an assignment.
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Thursday, August 02, 2018

August is for Accountability

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   August will stand for accountability. We all have someone or something we are accountable for. Accountable to our parents to follow the rules of the home or there are consequences that will follow. Our teachers for the homework assignments they give us to expand our learning. Managers or us as the manager that others or accountable to for work assignments and daily tasks that help in making a job flow easier for everyone.

   No matter the areas of life you are in accountable will always be there. You will not get through this life without being responsible for your actions or inactions.  Responsible is a hard pill to swallow for some people. They don't want to do it and will do everything to avoid it. The sad thing about it being responsible is a daily task. Whether it is to yourself, husband, children, parents, or a job life is full of responsibilities.


   The first self-action we took on was walking. Some adult took the time to get us up and going. They placed us walking in walkers,  we walked on their feet and then we were standing but not moving. They called us and we thought about it and then sat down. Daily they called us and we would look at them but wouldn't move. Then one day we took the plunge we move one foot in forth of the other and as the song goes and the next thing we were walking across the floor. We become responsible for where we want to go. We became accountable for where our feet took us even in areas they not supposed to go. 

    Life continues to be that way. We are accountable for everywhere we go and everything we do. We can't pretend that if we don't act it will go away. No that's not how it works. We all have work to do and just because you may feel you can't or you don't want to changes the work you have to do.





Romans 11:29  says "For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance." That means you can use your gifts and call if you want to or not. Everyone has them how you use them is up to you. Now you may say will I choose not to what's the big deal I mean if everyone has them I need not use mine. That might be Okay if we all needed the gifts and calling given. The gifts are given for a reason and for a season. If you don't use them they will either stagnant someone gifts or stop someones calling. Do you want that on your plate when you get to heaven? I plan to go there free. Everything God gives me to do I want to do it so I can stand before him free. I want him to say "Well done my good and faithful servant come on in." I don't' want God to say that I left work undone. I hope that is not what God will have to say to you.

 Today take a moment and see where you have some work undone. 
Do you have a call/or calls to make? 
An email you need to send out? 
A class you need to teach? 
A loved one you need you to hug? 
Thanking God just because he is God?



Whatever it is you are going to be held accountable for it. Make it a friendly exchange and not a hostile.
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Thursday, July 05, 2018

GoodBye Fear Hello Freedom

GoodBye Fear Hello Freedom

July 05, 2018 0 Comments



My sisters, I decided that I would write a poem dedicated to releasing the fear in my lives and telling freedom to come on in.
I hope that you enjoy. 



Goodbye Fear, Hello Freedom


Hi Fear,
What’s going now, we need to talk. First let me just say that you have been a big part of my life. You have known me since I was a little girl. You have talked me through the good and bad in my life. You told me what to do and what not to do. You have guided my life even when I didn’t want you too. And because of this, I must break up with you. Please don’t act like you don’t see this coming.  I have been looking for something new and I have found it. See I have a new friend and he is offered something. He offers a life that he calls abundant. I like that idea.  He is nice to me. He does not laugh when I dream. He doesn’t scare me away from my purpose, but he pushes me toward it. He does allow the things that I don’t understand or know to keep me from growing. You held me back. You told me I can’t and couldn’t do things.
I know that you are confused at this sudden turn but let’s be honest this was coming. I see my future and it is full of blessings. If I stay with you I won’t have anything.  I will not allow you to use your scare tactic anymore.  I won’t be looking back and crying over all the “What If’s” and “Whys” of my life. No, I must move on and so do you. I’m sorry but this is not up for debate. I am done. My new friend is a man of integrity and has proved himself to me so many times I can’t count. I will be with Freedom for now on. Goodbye Fear.

Hey Freedom,
I just broke up with Fear. I know I told you that we were over, but I finally made up my mind. I finally realize what you have been telling me is true. I was brought to this earth with a purpose.  I must be around people that will support that. I could not allow fear and his friends worry, regret, and shame to be around me anymore. I must move forward. My future will come with some sacrifices like my fears, my friends and some family members that will not understand the path I am taking. The purpose will be seen so enough, and they will come back around. I hope they see me free and will take the same step to free themselves. I hope that they will let go of fear and let freedom take them higher.
I fear what the future holds but I trust the plans. I have a new-found freedom and I will soar into my destiny with you right next to me. I can hear you speaking truth to me. Guiding in the wisdom of my life and give me the understanding of my inheritance. I am one of the daughters of the Kingdom of God and I have a destiny that no one can change not even me.  I will walk proud and tall in my life journey with fear in the rearview mirror and freedom in my passenger seat.  Hello, Freedom, let’s ride.
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Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Coulda,Shoulda and Woulda will kill you

June 26, 2018 0 Comments



Have you jumped yet? Have you pushed yourself to move forward? Still sitting? Looking at what could have been? Won't move because you think nothing ever good comes your way? Will let me say STOP IT? Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda will get you killed.

These three words will kill your destiny, dreams, and hopes. They are the roadblocks to all that God has for you. Constant killers and will make you regret every think you could do anything. Lot's wife is a perfect example. Looking at these roadblocks in the face killed her. 

These killer words will make you think things coulda been better. That you shoulda went in a different direction or woulda did things differently. Lies, I tell you lies. This is the way to stale your progress or stop it. Lot's wife looked back and what happened?

It defines Coulda, Shoulda, and as  An expression of dismissiveness or disappointment concerning a statement, question, explanation, course of action, or occurrence involving hypothetical possibilities, uncertain facts, or missed opportunities. That is a mouth full, but the truth is we sit around killing yourself on the if factor.  When the thoughts come and they will about lost possibilities, missed opportunities in your life you can look at them but don't stare. Don't get hung up on what wronged, the words you did not say or maybe the words you said. Be clear you will make a mistake but don't stay in the mistakes. Learn from it, grow in it and move forward from it. 



Lot's wife felt she was leaving something behind she needed. God had sent angels to get her family out of harm's way. Whether she knows it, she was saying to God that he was not intelligent enough to know to what she was leaving behind. I mean she looked back as if they left behind her husband or daughters. They were with her so want else did she need. I mean God sent angels as her own personal army and that was not enough. We think we are leaving something when we are going into something better.  Don't look back because you will need to explain yourself later to God.

Coulda, shoulda and woulda are the enemies to your dreams hopes and your life. Don't give into them because if you do it will stop you dead in your tracks.
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Saturday, June 16, 2018

Push Yourself

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“All the girls jumped up and trimmed their lamps. Then the five who hadn’t any oil begged the others to share with them, for their lamps were going out. Matthew 25:7-8 LTB

This month I'm talking about jumping. It is important for you to take a leap of faith. Trust that God will take care of you no matter what the circumstance or situation. He is with you and that whatever life brings you can make it. 
(1 Cor.10:13)


 First, what does jump mean? They define the word jump as "push oneself off a surface and into the air by using the muscles in one's legs and feet." I love the first two words, push oneself. This is the perfect definition. We all need to push ourselves. This life is difficult.  Kermit the Frog says it best   "That ain't being green.". He wasn't lying. Being different in this world makes your life harder. Whether you are small or tall, black or white, Latino or not, disable or anything that people can see a difference between you and them life becomes harder. People may not like you because of your differences but that means they have to grow. God w bore you to achieve no matter the green in you. That's why you have jumped on every opportunity to live your life to the fullest. You are here for a purpose and let no one tell you different.

Now having said that you have to realize you have to push yourself. Have a determined mind that no matter what I will do it. There will have obstacles in your way whether other people stuff or your stuff. You will have the moments where you will to second guess your decision. Some may not have been the best way to go about but it's done. Fail but keep going. Push forward the purpose and destiny within you. Push yourself because no one else knows what you offer the world. Some may see a piece of it but not all.  

I have a personal checklist that works for me. I will share it with you maybe it can help you. It's called the Push Checklist list. It comprises only three bullet point but they are powerful:
1. Thank God
2. Appreciate yourself 
3. Go bless the world

I will explain all three a little further.

     

Thank God, you must thank him for all he has done. You would not be here without him. He breathed life into you so he has a plan . You are the apple of God's eye and just know that he wants nothing but the best for you and from you.  Thank him for the good and the bad. The days of joy and the days of sorrow. Learn to be thankful because life can make you bitter. Be mindful that there is some else in control and when you follow his plan you can Push yourself to do it.


Appreciate yourself, Life is hard enough without you doubting you. Appreciate the fact that you are where you are because growth needs to happen. Stop saying I'm are not in the right place or it is not the right time". Stop acting like you don't you. You keep criticising yourself for past failures, stuff that you did not do, the things you wish you had done, the people you wish you would have talked to, the job you should have taken. STOP IT. You are where you are for purpose and plan. You are learning a life lesson so you can go back and teach someone else. Stop making life that much harder on yourself. You are right where you need to be, now Push.
                                         



Go bless the world. Show off your gift. The word of God says that gifts are given with repentance. So why are you asking for forgiven for your gift? Everybody is not going to understand or appreciate the gift God gave YOU, God knows who will get you and like you and love you. Whether its two people or millions you have a gift to enhance world show it every day in every way and let God get the glory not you. 


Be the virgins with the oil in the lamp prepared to jump when the time comes. 
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Thursday, June 07, 2018

Jumping in June

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   Then you will jump up from your ambush and enter the city, for the Lord will give it to you. Joshua 8:7 TLB 


The month of June will stand for jump. What do you need to jump on? We are in the six months of 2018 have you been jumping or sitting? What are you sitting on that is prolonging your destiny and purpose?  

I couldn't find the word jump in the King James Bible but The Living Bible has plenty. The first scripture will come from one of my favorites books of the Bible, Joshua.  Joshua tells the children of Isreal that they had to jump and enter the city because the Lord has given it to them. In the King James version of this scripture, the word jump means to seize. I love that. We have to seize what the Lord has given us. Notice the Lord has given it to us but we have to jump or seize on it.

In your life, have you jumped before? Have you taken a chance on yourself and the destiny you believe God has given you? Does jumping scare you? I mean what would happen if you jumped and failed? Will you be embarrassed that people sawing you hitting the ground?  This prevents most of us from doing it, other people. Not the falling part I mean nobody wants to fail. We would be okay if we jump and fall and we were the only ones to see it.  When others are watching and judging us it takes on a different feel. Then the next time it seems impossible.

The Children of Israel had to jump. They would never get into the promised land if they stayed put. They had to seize. God would show his might in order for them to fight for power. The walls of Jericho fell by their faith in God but taken the city was by their actions to move on the word of God. They had to seize what was theirs. 






We have a promise from God.  In Jeremiah 29:11 it says  " For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. " God has a plan for your life. He made it from the moment he knows you and it has not changed. You can't alter the plans that God has for you because of fear or doubt. I know this because he says his plans s are for good and not evil.  
The devil and his friends will always try to get you to doubt or even fear your destiny and purpose. He will do the "you couldn't do that talk" and the "what will people say" scare. Don't listen to him remember what God says he wants you to have a future and a hope. Your present is not the end keep going more is to come.

   Jump don't fear the bottom it's just the ground and if you hit it get up there is always tomorrow.
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Thursday, May 10, 2018

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*Disclaimer: Everyone's mother doesn't fit this mother but you have someone in your life that does *

As we are coming upon Mother's Day I would like to ask of my sisters  a favor.  Can you have mercy on your mother? She was the superwoman of your world when you were younger. She was your total source. Your first teacher, cheerleader, supporter, protector and punisher. No matter the situation she was there for us. We were so in love with her and her word were gospel to us. We honored her then. 

Then changes happened. We had  a life apart from her. We made friends and then boyfriends and she then became your worst enemy. She went from being our  best friend to enemy number 1. When she speaks we only hear criticism not a concern. When we wanted to have fun hangout with the wrong crowd, we called her mean and a pest. I wish she would stay out of my life would come out of our mouths. We disrespect the source. 

Then life moves us away, and she is an everyday thought but no calls to her though. You know when you can call she will be there. She is excited about all the wonderful things happening in your life. The degree you earned, the new job and the new apartment that puts a greater distance between the both of you.  You are making moves she could only dream of in her day. You are self supporting not relying on noone and that makes her heart glad. 





Married with children, then you realize that woman was  a woman. Yes she was your shero when you were a kid but she was a woman. A woman that taught you to walk and talk. A woman that taught you to get up when you fell down and hug you when the hurt was too much. She was not perfect, but she was your mother. Have so mercy on her.




Life have not always been the best to her. She has fight wars you know nothing about. There has battle scar you have not and will never see. Crying, praying and fasting for you. She has been the lioness against those who would try to come for you. Did she do everything right no, but she tried? Regrets she has, disappointments she has and broken promises she made but show mercy. 

Mother's Day is on Sunday, please take a moment to say Thank you for all she has done and hasn't.  The rest of the year have mercy on your mom and remember life is about a turn back. You may one day be the shero to your own daughter or maybe your mother. 
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Thursday, May 03, 2018

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Wednesday, May 02, 2018

God Equals Mercy

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The month of May will stand for mercy. Mercy is a word that fits this month. In this month we have Mother's Day. The second Sunday in May is to show our appreciation for their sacrifices. They will receive candies, cards and flowers. Some mothers will go out for dinner or a nice home-cooked meal by their kids. This is done because our mothers have a sometime or another show mercy when it was not warranted. They could have punished us for talking back, not obeying the house rule but they didn't. They showed us mercy.  This is the same way God shows mercy towards us daily.
 The word mercy meaning is compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one's power to punish or harm. God shows his mercy daily. I can't think of the number of times when I know God could say I am done with this child of mine. Instead, he shows his love for me by not punishing me but blessing me to grow. He had mercy on me so I can be more like him and less like myself. 
In Psalms 85:10  it says  "Mercy and truth are met together; righteousness and peace have kissed each other." We are surrounded by the virtues and characteristics of God. His mercy is one I love so much. I am like King David who speaks of God's mercy in the book of Psalm 99 times.  He understood God's mercy towards him.  Anointed king at age 13 but didn't become king until he was  35. Mercy was with him.   David had enemies and frienemies that wanted him dead. They saw who he was, and that was a threat.
Some of us can understand David's plot. He was a man chasing God as people were chased him. We all have a purpose and that means that everyone will not like. That means people will chase us to hinder or stop us from pursuing what God has called you for. Don't stop keep going when they say you can't or you shouldn't.  The Lord says you got it and I have friends to help you.
Maybe you don't know where to go for mercy scriptures that will see you through. I will give you a few below.  Like medicine use them when needed.
Mercy in times of trouble:" Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me and hear my prayer." Psalms 4:1
Mercy when sick: Have mercy upon me, O Lord; for I am weak: O Lord, heal me; for my bones are vexed. Ps. 6:2

Mercy when enemies: He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth. Psalm 57:3
God is a keeper: He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. Psalm 61:7
God is for all: For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive, and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. Psalm. 86:5
These are just a few of all the ways God's mercies shows up for us. JUst one more. My favourite Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life:  Psalm 23:6. Goodness and mercy are with us every day. Not only when It's sunny outside. No, every day they show you. They show up and follow us. They got our back. We got God above us. Jesus blood over us the Holy Spirit living in us and the goodness and mercy behind us what else do we need. We receive them daily you know?


We don't get leftover mercies. No, each morning they are new. Walk out your purpose God equals Mercy 
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