Quote of the Day

This quote snagged my attention today.

I've stared at this quote for about an hour or two. 

I haven't decided what it means to me yet, but it's going on my vision board. 

Ponder. Prepare. Press.

#ThinkTank

My Pain Birthed My Power

"The spirit of a man will sustain his infirmity; but a wounded spirit who can bear?"

Proverbs 18:14 (KJV)

Freed from torment through shedded tears.

Arose from my knees, without any fears.

 Healing delivered in the midnight hour,

 then I felt my pain birth my power.

Pain versus Power

They told me it would rain, but it feels like showers

And I know the enemy is trying to devour, but

I thank God that the Blood never lost it's Power

~Jimmie Gamble

Pray. Purge. Pursue.

#WoundedSpirit

Friday's Food for Thought

Thought of the Day

#FunctioningInYourPurpose

Freehand Friday

It's a new day! 

It's your chance to do one thing that you have been putting off.

Punch fear, procrastination, perfection right in the face...

Write a list of your top three to-do's on your wish list:

1. Complete my vision board.

2. Take a public speaking and writing course.

3. Obtain hubby's business license.

Write down any obstacles for each to-do:

1. I keep forgetting to purchase the board, magazines, etc...

2. Nerves, cost, time...

3. Procrastination (mine & his); waiting for him to be sure.

Write down one action you can take today for each:

1. Write down my favorite quotes. 

2. Just pay for the writing class.

3. Pay for the license.

 What did I do today?

I paid for the writing class!

Pray. Purge. Pursue.

#TGIF

Question of the Day

What do you see when you look in your mirror?

'The difference between how you look and how you see yourself is enough to kill most people."

~Chuck Palahniuk

#Hmmmm

Thursday Thoughts...

Thought of the Day:

Stop blaming others.

Stop blaming God.

Start looking within. 

Start thinking it through.

Pray. Purge. Pursue. 

#ThatIsAll

Tickled on This Transformation Tuesday

"Kids: they dance before they learn there is anything that isn't music."

~Williams Stafford

Kam at her christening (February 2011).

(March 2015)

The song is "Manolo" by Trip Lee. When my daughter hears it, this is what she does. 

She loves music, she loves to dance. She is so animated and fearless. 

She is ready for the stage.

It's hard to believe this is, or was, my sweet baby girl above.

There is more to her than what meets the eye.

Encourage. Empower. Educate.

#LaughterIsGoodForTheSoul

#DoYourDance

Mystery Monday

"I was who I was, I am who I am, and I am okay with both." ~Steve Harvey

11 Things You Didn't Know About Me:

1. I am seriously afraid of needles.

2. Softball was my first love.

3. I wish I could sing and tap dance.

4. I am a water bag. Worship, happy, mad, sad, laughing, or a tear-jerker...I cry.

5. I played the clarinet in elementary school.

6. I once suffered from post-par tum depression - toughest time in my life. 

7. Hubby & I got engaged 4 months after dating; married 2 years later.

8. I like to cook, reminds of time with my mom.

9. I have 5 tattoos.

10. I've suffered many losses.

11. Never in a million years, did I plan/imagine my life the way that it is, yet I am the happiest. 

Renew. Rebuild. Refresh. 

#WhatsYourNextChapter

Feeling Yourself Friday

"Patience is a virtue that carries a lot of wait." ~Anon

It has been a tough [work] week in the land of personal finance. 

I have dealt with some of thee most impatient people on the planet. 

What happened to patience? What happened to planning?

What happened to common courtesy?

Why do you feel entitled?

My patience has been tried this week.

Once I remove myself...YET AGAIN...I realize that your issue isn't with me, but I promise it gets harder every time. I am so miffed at the fact that people no longer know how to communicate. When I fail to give you the answer you want, then I am looked at as the one with the problem.
So now I am expendable? 

I see you feeling yourself.

Please, miss me with it, thanks!

Learn to direct your anger towards the issue, not me.

Please know that the God in me, along with the fact that I love to eat, keeps me from getting on your level. 

"People are born for trouble as readily as sparks fly up from fire."

Job 5:7 (NLT)

Communicate. Capacity. Character. 

#BridgesBurned

March Madness

My household did not do well to kick off 2015, as it pertains to fasting... 

As a result, we decided to give up something each month of 2015. 

In February, we gave up fried foods #Struggle. 

Enter the month of March...

This month we are giving up fast food (#WITW). 

I opted to begin a #Drop10Challenge (www.boomshock.com), per a friend's recommendation. This challenge has required me to give up coffee, juice, processed foods, the list goes on and on. I must also work out daily. Going a step further, I supported my co-workers and gave up soda for Lent (#JesusBeAFence).

I promise I am all over the place. Just call me "can't get right". My body is adjusting; my mind is not. I can't seem to get enough sleep on this detox/life-style change/diet (whatever). I am cranky due to lack of caffeine, but I am praying my way through, laughing, and exercising. I trust that I will be happy with the results, but this is pure madness. Now that the complaining is over, I count this a blessing. 

I joined a gym in January. Funny how the things we pray for manifest. 

Check out this quote:

“Fasting from any nourishment, activity, involvement or pursuit–for any reason–sets the stage for God to appear. Fasting is not a tool to pry wisdom out of God’s hands or to force needed insight about a decision. Fasting is not a tool for gaining discipline or developing piety (whatever that might be). Instead, fasting is the bulimic act of ridding ourselves of our fullness to attune our senses to the mysteries that swirl in and around us.”–Dan B. Allender, PhD”

--Dan B. Allender, To Be Told: Know Your Story, Shape Your Future

Side Note: Bet ya'll this was about NCAA basketball #NOT

#WorkingTogetherForMyGood

Forget What They Say Friday

"Miracles are just a shift in perception from fear to love." ~Gurbaksh Chahal

It's Friday folks! Thank God I am Free!

Ever been told what you can't do? Does that fuel you?

I appreciate constructive criticism, but what you're not gonna do is paint me into a corner. 

I have NOTHING to prove, but I am the only one allowed to put limitations on my abilities. 

"They" said I couldn't do a number of things. "They" still say it. 

Some whisper it, some think it, some pray it, and some say it to my face. 

No matter how you slice it, I am doing it.
I see those watching, waiting, wishing, and wanting my downfall. 

Pardon me...

 ...but you can't kill my dreams.

   

No matter where I go, what I pursue...

I WILL NOT LOSE.

"Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil."

Ephesians 6:11 (KJV)

#FuelYourFaithNotYourFear

Thought of the Day

Just something to think about...

This is my favorite quote of all time. 

Just a reminder that, at some point, we all fail at something, but we must keep going.

 Forge ahead, keeping your momentum going towards your dreams.

#KeepItMoving