GET UP AND DO IT!

You ever think, "how can God love someone like me?  I've done so many things wrong?  I haven't trusted God enough!  Why does God bother in continuing to show me mercy?"

We make the same errors over and over and don't even realize that we've been set up once again.  Sometimes we think the mess were in feels so good and don't realize until it's too late that that mess has made a bigger hole for us to dig out of!  Our hearts are shattered, our souls cry deeper, we yearn even stronger to be complete but Only God can take you out of all that has weighed you down and restore you, your heart and mind!

So we cry out to God because the pain is soooo deep!  We realize it's too much to bear on our own, and the feeling of failure once again has sat on the thrown to try and destroy us.  Friendships have been destroyed, relationships are broken, and life seems hopeless.  How can we ever overcome such hurt?!  

We all fall short of the glory of God!  We all need The Savior.  He says come to me and I will give you rest.  Ask The Lord to remove the scales from your eyes.  You are not alone and whatever you're going through, remember that it's temporary!  His mercies are new every morning and He will not leave you nor forsake you.  Our God is not a temporary God, He has eternal life for you!

If you need to crawl out of the ditch you're in, DO IT!  If you need change, DO IT!  If you want God to move on your behalf, TRUST HIM, HE'LL DO IT!  If you don't want to hurt any longer, remove yourself from the situation and allow God the time to heal your shattered heart!  He just wants to love on you!  Will you let Him?

Trust in The Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding, acknowledge Him in all your ways and He will direct your path!
Proverbs 3:4-5

If you messed up, GET UP!  If you fell, GET UP!  If tired, GET UP!  Don't do it for anyone else but do it for YOU!  There's ONLY one you AND YOU'RE needed here!  Fight back for your life!

God has great plans for your life.  Let Him be your guide, comforter, healer, source of strength and most of ALL,  Father!

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.
Jeremiah 29:11

Be Encouraged!

STOP FORCING LIFE!

Life...... 

If it's meant to be, it will all fall into place!  There are times that we want things to happen for us so bad that we feel the need to "help God out!" 

How dangerous for us to continue to think that God needs our help!  He is God alone!  

If it's God approved, the doors will open, the papers will be signed, the delivery will be on time, and the place will be set!!  If the door keeps slamming in your face and you keep trying to pry it open..... Don't be mad at God when your end result didn't look the way you wanted it!  He was clearly sending you red flags and because your so desperate, you can't see past His warnings!  It doesn't mean it won't happen and maybe it's just a delay but take heed to the warnings of God!     

STOP forcing life when God has a life Orchestrated just for you!  God just wants the best life for you!  You can do this!  Talk to God and take heed.  God doesn't make mistakes and His ways are perfect! He's got you!  

23 The Lord directs the steps of the godly.  He delights in every detail of their lives.

Psalm 37:23

Be Encouraged! ❤️

BEAUTY IN BROKENNESS

Reflecting...... 

About two and a half weeks ago I had a job interview for a position that I had not planned on applying for.  

After pondering if I should apply for the job and with the motivation of family and friends, I applied.  

Although my life has not been completely bad, there have been many times that I've said, "I'm not good enough, I don't qualify, and I don't think I can do it!"  

The morning of my interview, full of butterflies and worries, I was prompted to put my pin on from "Beauty in Brokenness."  I heard the clear voice of God and He said "go put your pin on!"  (Mind you, I don't wear my pin often, only on special occasions)!  

So I go and put my pin on and I look in the mirror and The Lord spoke to me again and said, "I have created you! Daughter of mine, you are more then qualified!  I have made every detail of you carefully so that you would bring change to the world.  A hope that one would find Only in Me!  And although man disqualifies you, I The Lord breathed life to you and made you more than enough!  

"The pin that you are wearing is a pin that was made from broken pieces, unused items, and pretty much objects that needed to go in the trash," BUT God!  

The Lord reminded me at that moment that although I had been someone that was broken, stripped, wounded, used up, tried, discouraged, and hurt......... He mended me, loved me, encouraged me, blessed me, gave me strength, and told me that I was fearfully and wonderfully made!  He made ME whole again!  Although I was broken, He fixed me!  He made me beautiful even in my brokenness!  

Needless to say, after 3 interviews, I got the job as a Community School Director!  God is faithful and He reminds me that He takes care of His people!  Never in a million years did I think Id hold a position as a Director in the Corporate World!  I'm truly blessed and looking forward to working with the School, Youth, Families and the Community of Hartford!  Never let anyone tell you that you can't do something!  If God is for you, who can be against you?! 

Thank you Lord for Pastor Susana Viera that you would give her such a vision with the ministry, "Beauty in Brokenness!"  

If you'd like to purchase a pin, please email Pastor Suzie at suev62@icloud.com. All of these pins are hand crafted by her and not one is the same!  It's made from buttons, and other pieces that are at home and not being put to use! The message and testimony that comes with it is very powerful!  Buy one for yourself, a friend, a wife, or loved one!  Anyone that owns one will truly be blessed!  Be encouraged and know that God always has the final say! ❤️ 

So, Here's my pic on my interview Day 1 with my pin! 😁❤️

SOME FRIENDSHIPS HAVE TO GO

Listen! When you feel like your doing the most to be someone's friend and they don't respond to you or even acknowledge you, please know it's time to move on.

No hard feelings but they cannot be apart of the next chapter of your life and that's OK! You will survive because your strong, blessed and highly favored.

Stop hurting yourself by trying to continue a friendship that is clearly dead! Move on. There are more people in the world that would love to be apart of your future.

Stay blessed folks! And remember that you always have a friend in Jesus! He won't turn His back on you and that's a fact Jack!

Be Encouraged! 

LIFETIME CONNECTIONS

Sometimes God connects us with seasonal people. Sometimes God connects us with lifetime people.

I'm grateful for the seasonal people because I've learned that we can not be connected Forever. It is JUST a season! So when that season is over, clean up and get prepared for the next season.

I am forever grateful for lifetime connections! These are the people that are there in the good, the great, the bad, and the ugly! With lifetime connections, growth happens, no judgments, and there's motivation to do better.

Letting go of seasonal connections might not be easy for one reason or another, but it's not impossible. It might hurt, but hurt doesn't last always. Joy comes in the morning.

I'm grateful for all of those that have cross my path, and look forward to many more. If Christ loves me just the way I am, and He's the perfect example, then I choose to love just as much!

I'm not perfect and have made MANY errors in life, but how will I learn without making mistakes first. Getting back up and knowing there is support from lifetime connections makes life a bit smoother.

Love, but not just love, love harder, forgive, move forward, do everything in excellence, and press forward as a team! It gets better!

Be Encouraged 

FIND YOU ON MY KNEES

"Find You On My Knees"

Troubles chasing me again,
Breaking down my best defense,
I'm looking, God, I'm looking for you
Weary just won't let me rest and fear is filling up my head.
I'm longing, God I'm longing for you

But I will find you in the place I'm in, find you when I'm at my end,
Find you when there's nothing left of me to offer you except for brokenness.
You lift me up, you'll never leave me thirsty,
When I am weak, when I am lost and searching
I'll find you on my knees.

So what if sorrow shakes my faith,
What if heartache still remains,
I'll trust you, my god I'll trust you.
'Cause You are faithful and

I will find you in the place I'm in, find you when I'm at my end,
Find you when there's nothing left of me to offer you except for brokenness.
You lift me up, you'll never leave me thirsty,
When I am weak, when I am lost and searching
I'll find you on my knees, my knees.
When my hope is gone, when the fear is strong
When the pain is real, when it's hard to heal
When my faith is shaken and my heart is broken and my joy is stolen, God I know that

You lift me up, you'll never leave me thirsty,

Find you in the place I'm in, find you when I'm at my end,
Find you when there's nothing left of me to offer you except for brokenness.
You lift me up, you'll never leave me thirsty,
When I am weak, when I am lost and searching
I'll find you on my knees.

 

~By Kari Jobe

 

Had to simply share one of the most amazing songs that expresses how I feel at times.  Thank you Kari Jobe for allowing the Lord to always use you through your gifts that He has given you.  May He forever bless you!  :)

JUST PASSING THROUGH

Going through a storm right now? 

 

Are the winds blowing so hard that you're trying to hold onto anything that will keep you from going with the wind?

 

Are those waves rocking your boat so hard that your sick to your stomach?

 

Is the water your on ready to turn your boat over?

 

Are you drowning and feeling lonely on your ship?

 

Sometimes we often wonder why life has dealt us such a rocky sail on the sea.  We hold on, we swim, we fight, we try to look at the other side for a glimpse of hope. 

 Mark 4:35-41

³⁵ That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” ³⁶ Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. ³⁷ A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. ³⁸ Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?”
³⁹ He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.
⁴⁰ He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
⁴¹ They were terrified and asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him!”

Cross references:

1. Mark 4:35 : 4:35-41pp — Mt 8:18, 23-27; Lk 8:22-25
2. Mark 4:36 : ver 1; Mk 3:9; 5:2, 21; 6:32, 45
3. Mark 4:40 : Mt 14:31; Mk 16:14

 

The one good thing about being in a storm is that we know that we are not alone!  Have you ever thought about how you have made it this far, even in the midst of the storm?  Our all powerful God is Mighty, so Mighty that with one word He could calm the storms.  The Lord awaits for you to call out to Him in the good and bad times of life.  He will never separate Himself from you.

Deuteronomy 31:8

 

⁸ The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged.”

 

God's hand is not to short to reach you.  Cry out to the Lord for help.  He will rescue you from all your fears, trials, and hurts.  When all is coming against you, take a stand and have faith in the Almighty God. 

 

Storms come but in due time, they cease.  This may be just a season, and perhaps at this moment it's a long season, just know that God will hold you strong through it all.  Continue to keep your eyes focused on Him. 

 

Tell your storm that you are "just passing through."  You are not staying on rough waters forever.  Claim and decree that you will not be stagnet , you will not drown but you will swim. 

Matthew 14:25-33

²⁵ Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. ²⁶ When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. “It’s a ghost,” they said, and cried out in fear.
²⁷ But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.”
²⁸ “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.”
²⁹ “Come,” he said.
Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. ³⁰ But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
³¹ Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him. “You of little faith,” he said, “why did you doubt?”
³² And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. ³³ Then those who were in the boat worshiped him, saying, “Truly you are the Son of God.”

 

Although fear tries to trap us into believing we will sink, the Lord reminds us to have faith and hold on just a little longer.  Even if things look impossible, encourage yourself just as David did and know that He is God and all things will come together for the glory of God. 

 

1 Samuel 30:1-6

 

30 And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire;

² And had taken the women captives, that were therein: they slew not any, either great or small, but carried them away, and went on their way.

³ So David and his men came to the city, and, behold, it was burned with fire; and their wives, and their sons, and their daughters, were taken captives.

⁴ Then David and the people that were with him lifted up their voice and wept, until they had no more power to weep.

⁵ And David's two wives were taken captives, Ahinoam the Jezreelitess, and Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite.

⁶ And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.

 

No matter what is going on in your life right now, tell that storm that your "just passing through."  Although David was in distressed, he knew where his help would come from.  His hope was in Christ alone. 

 

God has called us to be Victorious.  How can you fight if your walking around defeated.?  NO!  Stand up and rise to the occasion.  God has equipped us with the proper tools to Fight, Swim, and hold on.  Do what is necessary to make it! 

Ephesians 6:10-18

 

¹⁰ A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. ¹¹ Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. ¹² For we^[c] are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.

¹³ Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. ¹⁴ Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. ¹⁵ For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.^{[d] 16} In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil.^{[e] 17} Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
¹⁸ Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.^[f]

 

Put on the whole armor!  Don't let your boat sink!  If God is for you, Who can be against you?  Tell that storm your "just passing through!"  It can not keep you from where God is bringing you.  Have faith friends and believe that God is still working in the midst of it all.  Be encouraged today!