The Death of Me

When I say the death of me, I mean the death of the things I chose to attach to myself that meant me no good. You know, the things that brought me pleasure. That’s right, I am in the process of dying to myself. At first it fine. I got past the first few weeks with no problem because I knew those things (people, food, etc) I eliminated out of my life was not the best for me. As time progress then my body is starting to go through withdrawals because that thing I was use to doing or the person I was use to talking to or being with I chose to eliminate out of my life. I’m hungry for food, I’m hungry for him, I’m hungry………well you get the point. It’s funny how the things that are good for us we don’t always like the way it taste or even feel. You see when you decide to do things God’s way may not always feel good because I have been use to fulfilling the flesh. God’s way will not always feel good, heck, most of the time it does not but it is good for us. In this thing called life we have to grow up. With growing up there is a weaning process, and if anyone knows how it is weaning a baby from whatever (breast, pacifier, bottle, etc) that sooths them is not an easy task. They are ok with it at first until that moment hits and they realize they don’t have it. Then they get antsy, then agitated, irritable, and then kick and scream. It’s funny because even as adults we get hooked on what feels good to use but most of the time it may not be good for us depending on what it is. Sometimes we as adults are not grown up in certain areas. Sometimes, we hold on to what we know is no good for us. I am writing because I am going through the death of “Me”. I am finally dying to myself, and it does not feel good at times. Doing things that are not productive to my life I’ve decided to let go and give it ALL to God. I know God will sustain me if I just put my total trust in Him, no matter what it feels like. I must keep pushing because I know there is something greater in this, in what I’ve decided to give up and let go of. I know I may weep for a few days, but joy will come in the morning. Those things that only brought me temporary happiness will be replaced with things that will be added to the joy I have as I make better choices for myself. I am finally facing myself, enjoying myself, listening to myself, dealing with myself, stripping myself, pour into myself and loving myself. When you are tired of doing the same things over and over and expecting different results…….well you know, it’s insanity. I’m dying you guys, only so I can live-Real Talk!

Good Morning Gorgeous

www.instagram.com/reel/CZZ-tKGoHPX/

We have to speak life into ourselves. Despite what anyone thinks of us God made us and He created a masterpiece when He created you. You’re uniquely designed, there is no one else like you. Do what it takes to be the Best version of yourself. Start with speaking life into yourself, you’re: a leader not a follower, head and not the tail, above and not beneath, beautiful, amazing, a masterpiece, healed, healthy, and whole.

Psalm 139:14 “I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;”

If this means going to counseling to heal so you can learn to love you then do so ❤️❤️❤️

Self Control and Discipline

www.bible.com/reading-plans/199/day/333

Coming into 2022 the words I was going to REALLY apply to my life is patience and discipline. I knew that if I did not have discipline this year and patience I was going to stay stuck and in an unhappy place. This year I’ve decided to trust God fully whether it felt good or not. I have given myself to the Lord a long time ago but certain areas of my life I did not give up total control of. The older I get I knew I was not going to win in those areas and had to finally surrender. I told God I give up, I’m tired of being sick and tired. I was feeling empty. I did not have that feeling of fullness as I did when I felt like I was one with the Lord. Since 2022 came in I have came across several devotionals and sermons and the main focus was on discipline. I knew God was talking to me because these devotions and sermons title did not have the word patience or discipline in the title. I’m like God I hear you loud and clear🥰. We can spare ourselves a lot of unnecessary heartache and pain if we follow Gods instructions and stop trying to do things our way. If we don’t use discipline and self control feelings and emotions will definitely deceive you ~ Real Talk!

Two Years Ago to this Date 2/12….. Fear…… Faith!

Exactly two years ago I wrote a post on fear and to write this on this day was not intentional. I’m dealing with insomnia now days so I’m up. Soooo my question to myself, am I still living in fear? To be honest, at times. What just came to mind is that procrastination can also be a form of fear. I’ve been taking my laptop around saying to myself, for at least 5 months, I’m going to get back into writing, but I didn’t. Not until I read a piece from a friend tonight and how she’s getting back into writing and how she’s coped with COVID-19. Anyways, it inspired me not to procrastinate any longer. I’m an empty nester now and have been getting back into the things I use to enjoy, you know, rediscovering myself. Writing helps me express myself, it always have. I’ve been writing since I was small (poems, raps, etc). I feel so free, so why haven’t I been doing it more??? Procrastination……. FEAR!!! Fear of what? Fear of being good at it, finding MY thing I’m good at. Possibly, my destiny. I’ve been writing a book for years now but ask me how far have I gotten……a few paragraphs I’m ashamed to say. A spiritual brother of mine just told me this past Sunday, “I see a book coming from you”, but he’s not the first. So, I say all that to say, maybe it’s time. Time to stop procrastinating, time to stop living in fear to the point I’m paralyzed, STUCK! I know I will be fearful at times, but then remind myself God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind. It’s 4:14a.m and I’ve been up since a little after 1a.m. I will end this and say, stay encouraged and do things for yourself that will give you freedom, peace and joy, even if your afraid. Tomorrow is not promised. You only fail when you don’t even try. Even if “IT” doesn’t bring you financial success, as long as you enjoy “IT “, then that’s all that matters. Live life to the fullest. Step out on Faith means to me doing it even if I’m afraid. Blessings! 💜

Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer

“I Can’t Help It!”

When God begins to deal with us about wrong behavior, it’s easy enough to say, “I can’t help it,” but it takes real courage and faith to say, “I’m ready to take responsibility and get my life straightened out.”

Much of our thinking is habitual. If we regularly think about God and good things, godly thoughts become natural. Thousands of thoughts flow through our minds every day. We may feel we have no control, but we do. Although we don’t have to use any effort to think wrong thoughts, we have to use much effort to think good thoughts. As we begin to make changes, we will have to fight a battle.

Our mind is the battlefield, and Satan’s primary way of initiating his evil plan for us is through our thoughts. If we feel we have no power over our thoughts, Satan will entrap and defeat us. Instead, we can determine to think in godly ways.

God has given us the power to decide–to choose right thinking over wrong. But once we make that choice, we must continue to choose right thoughts. It’s not a once-and-for-all decision, but it does get easier. The more we fill our lives with reading the Bible, prayer, praise, and fellowship with other believers, the easier it is for us to continue choosing right thoughts.

It takes time to learn to choose good and push away evil. It won’t be easy, but we’re moving in the right direction every time we take responsibility and make the right choices.

Pray: Powerful God, remind me that I can and do make choices every day. Please help me to monitor my thoughts, choosing only those that will help me overcome the devil and win the battle for my mind. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.

From the book Battlefield of the Mind Devotional by Joyce Meyer. Copyright © 2005 by Joyce Meyer. Published by FaithWords. All rights reserved.

Letting go!

Letting go is so hard to do. We hold on to people, past memories, places, things or bad habits. One of the reasons it is hard to let go is because “it” becomes comfortable and it can be fearful to us to make a change in our life that we know may be good for us. It’s the fear of the unknown! God has not given us a spirit of fear, but there are a lot of things in life we can allow to get the best of us due to fear. We fear that we will hurt others. We are fearful of being successful. We are fearful of change and being uncomfortable in the process. We are fearful of the work that comes with change and letting go. We are fearful to let go of our insecurities. We are even fearful of letting go of hurt and pain. We do not know how to be free of the guilt and shame of letting go and being free from: lies, hurt, negative thoughts and emotions, pain, rejection, loneliness, and all the things that satan tries to place in us.

There is a time and a season for everything, including people in our lives. When God says that the time or the season is up for a particular thing, habit or person learn the art of letting go. If we don’t learn to let go we end up in BONDAGE to: self, people, things, habits, negative thinking, hurt and pain, feelings and emotions. Which can all become STRONGHOLDS.

This process gets easier the more you do it💞

The longer you take the harder it is.

Remember, we have to let go of our old spirit man and die to self daily.

When God says it’s time to let go, let “IT” go!

Trust letting go and letting God…….. Real Talk💞💞💞

Free and healed!!!

It feels good when you can be free. If you are in bondage pray and ask God to heal you, deliver you, break every chain, free you from bondage and set you free from the things in life that hold us down like: fear, doubt, jealousy, envy, hatred, insecurity, self pity, unforgiveness, lust of the flesh, greed, stinking thinking, fornication, adultery, procrastination, laziness, idolatry, pride, gossiping, being bragful or boastful, looking down on others, and anything else you may struggle with. Declare that these things come out of your life right now in the name of Jesus and allow the Holy Spirit to do a work in you. You cannot do this on your own, but the Holy spirit has to do it. Get in the Word and as the Holy Spirit reveal things to you he can do a work in you if you allow him to. So start on your road to Freedom. Real Talk!!! 

Admittance and Forgiveness!!!

This video speaks volumes. What the devil means for evil God can still turn it around for good. Look at God!!!

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1913593998655778&id=256612441020617

What does your mouth produce???

Happy Thursday, today let’s be mindful of the words we speak. Ask yourself do your words bring forth life or death, negative or positive, uplift and edify or tear down others or even yourself. When you are able to answer this then you know what’s truly in heart. Let’s make that change if we need to starting today. Remember life and death are in the power of the tongue. Real Talk!!!

Today’s Scripture:

Matthews 12:33-37
A Tree Known by Its Fruit

33 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit. 34 Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. 35 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart[p] brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. 36 But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. 37 For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

Are you a just man/woman?

Great morning all, Today’s Scriptures are:

Matthews 1:18,19

18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.

As I read the scripture it captured my attention that Joseph was a “just man”, so the question came to me how many of us are just? Joseph had the opportunity to put Mary on blast for something he felt like she did wrong to him but he did not. Let’s not be so quick to put people, what we think is an offense to us, on blast to others. Find out what is really going on first. The situation may not be what it appears to be. 💞Be blessed!!!