Our level of investment in something or someone is an important indicator of how passionate we are
about that thing or person. Additionally, their level of consistent commitment to us is indicative of how valuable we are to them. If you find yourself exhausted and feeling inadequate because you are always the one reaching out, it's probably time to let go. It won't be easy, but you could save yourself a load of pain as you contemplate why you aren't as important as you should be to them. You are a treasure and their reaction to your worth does not diminish it. God has not changed his mind concerning you. If you're in this place, you are not alone. I'm praying for you and with you...that #Love would embrace you tonight. #TakeCare #YouAreValuable#YouAreWorthy #YouAreWorthIt
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1. I tapped into the foundation of my angst and frustration and this morning I cut the head off of that giant! #Hallelujah
2. Some people came back into my life just to ask me to forgive them and I felt a release, which told me a lot about me.
3. It's 2014 and I'm noticing that the more liberal we are as a people the less accountable we are as a people. #BackwardsMovement
4. The closer it gets to my exodus to Abu Dhabi, people I haven't seen or heard from in many years are popping up in my life. For so many reasons, I don't find that ironic.
5. I don't like combing my hair, but people seem to think my hair is most cool when I haven't combed it in about a week. #Odd
7. Oreos do NOT have dairy in them. The cream is made from soy. I hope I don't relapse. #SomebodyPrayForMe
8. When I think about my children and the type of mother and woman I've become (without a true model to pattern myself after), I get a little emotional. #PraisingGod #SoGrateful
9. I know I need to delete some people from my Facebook page, people who desperately want to see me fall, talk about me like I'm a dog, and have never believed in or loved me, but God keeps telling me that my arrival at destiny will increase their faith...so I keep them on.
10. My biggest revelation is that, even through my imperfections, God is working to perfect me. I trust in Him completely and choose life...#everyday
What is YOUR biggest revelation this week?
1. I'm not perfect, but I'm so grateful I'm not the person I used to be because I was crazy and I stopped taking my meds.
2. I see people in a dichotomy. You may be a good friend, but a lousy professional and I know how to separate the two.
3. I refuse to date a man I work with no matter how drop-dead gorgeous he is.
4. I'm not stuck on myself, but I do wink at myself in the mirror before I walk away...every time I walk away.
5. I don't really care for salads.
6. I have a kind heart and want to help people, but I detest the feeling of being used.
7. I will play the dumb role just to see how genuine people really are.
8. I believe there's good in everyone, but that some people have been so jaded by life that they hide their good behind their pain. I wish y'all would cut that out!
9. I have a thorn in my flesh the size of Africa and I am looking forward to my deliverance.
10. Although people recognize my intellect and value my resolve, I have no idea which way to turn or what to do without the Lord. I know, assuredly, that I would fail without Him.
1. I find athletic men absolutely sexy...I'm saved, but I do mean sexy (no edit-I do have to pull down thoughts).
2. I've never, neither have I ever, wanted to share a man with another woman (I happen to think I'm too amazing for that)
3. I get annoyed when people mistake my use of elevated diction for arrogance.
4. I've only been in love four times in my life.
5. I want to give myself to one man and I am willing to wait for the right one.
6. I've finally been delivered from Oreos, but I haven't been delivered from Fritos (I'm a work in progress).
7. I'm a vegan who still wants to eat cheese.
8. For once in my life, I finally love myself.
9. I cry at least once a week.
10. Most important---> I believe God made me special and created/designed me for a purpose greater than I can even conceptualize.
What are your ten?
#ItIsSo
In life, our perceptions drive us. We often believe that, when we don't reach our goals the way we expected to, we have failed. We have big God-given dreams. When we hear the call of God, we know we can do it. We hear the Word of God with confidence and run to tell someone. Then, opposition arrives, and, as obstacles come, we feel as though we've made a mistake, and, in fear, we often give up before we can accomplish the goal. Regrettably, that's when we create our own concepts of failure based on our fears of inadequacy and many times the eschewed views or disbelief of others.
It is imperative for us to realize that our shortcomings lead to perseverance and that consistency is what God wants us to cherish. We have to realize that is most amazing about us is that we do not succumb to challenges; rather, we push through with vehement fervor! The word of God says, "We are not of them who draw back unto perdition (destruction)." Hebrews 10:39. It is necessary for us to remember that, if we choose to live in fear of the obstacles that come with our calling, we also choose to drown in the regret that will accompany the pain or feelings of defeat. Unfortunately, the disappointment that comes with a dream deferred is far more damaging than our falling short of our goals as we persevere.
We have a choice: either we continue to press toward our goals, intimidated and fearful (many times with tears in our eyes and streaming down our faces) or we recoil and regret not moving forward for the rest of our lives.
I encouraged (even beseech) you to change your perceptions and ideas about failure. Know unequivocally that when we choose to try, we shall not fail. However, if we refuse to try, we have failed already.
As of today, know that we have not failed. As long as we still have air circulating through our lungs and a beating heart, we can touch our dreams, we can accomplish our goals, we can make it to and live in our Canaan. No one can stop us but us.
Selah
