View From A Desk Top

I sit at my desk, press my fingers to the key board, and start to write a message. What will I write? Will it have meaning? Will I be interesting? I remind myself not to babble. In the end, I hope its web worthy.

I’ve noticed a grace that has come from writing my blog posts. I never thought of myself as a writer, but here I am. I am delighted that the Lord has decided to use me in this manner. Its fun being a writer; I don’t think I’ll ever be up for any Noble Prize for Literature award…hahaha…but, it’s enchanting trying to sprinkle hope and love into your lives.

Sometimes when I write, I get a thought for the title, or the title comes last, and then supernaturally the topic flows into a message. Sometimes when I write, it is driven from a personal experience, a lesson I’ve learned or still trying to learn. But every time I write, I try to touch on topics that I feel God wants us all to understand and realize; which is why so many of my messages are based on love and acceptance.

It’s just me and my desk top. I can’t see you. I don’t know who my post will help for that day. I never know if I am hitting the mark with my blog…..until….

…until I have read some of your thoughtful comments. I want to thank those who feel comfortable in leaving me notes. I read all the comments and have loved every single one. I acknowledge you. When I read a comment, and you let me know that a particular post helped you or spoke to your heart, that in turn motivates me to write, to continue my posts.  By your comments, you are acknowledging me, and I thank you. I can’t take the credit, because the Lord is the one who has given me the grace to write, the Lord is helping me with the topics, and it is the Lord that is touching your heart.

As I sit behind my computer and you sit behind yours, know that we are brought together by the divine. Thanks for the comments and letting me know you’re out there; your kind words bring quite the view from my desk t♥p!!!

Wow!

God knows everything. Everything! Wow!

I mean stop and think about that.
God knows everything!

Let’s examine:

Everything is all inclusive. God is so close to us, so invested in us, so concerned about each one of us. HE knows everything about us. There are different scriptures that talk about how HE knows every number of hairs on our head. HE goes to the length of giving everyone different finger prints, so each one of us has our own unique identity. Think about the number of people in past, present, and future generations that had, have or will have finger prints….that’s a lot of patterns to come up with!!! And no duplicates!!!! Wow!

God goes that extra mile. How could you be so invested in something without having a deep love and affection for it? God loves us. God cares for us. God is there for us.

HE knows everything, hears everything, and sees everything. HE has solutions to our problems before we even face the problem. HE is always there to talk to. HE knows your personality. HE sees what you are sensitive to. God understands your strengths and weaknesses. And guess what??? It’s all okay.

He knows we are human. HE knows we make mistakes. HE knows we go through ups and downs. And guess what??? HE embraces you and loves you.

I know that I have done and said a lot of stupid things in my life, and I’m sure I have more stupid stuff coming around the corner. Do I go around living stupidly, like I have a free pass? No. But with God, I know I have HIS complete stamp of approval. And guess what??? So do you.

Try not to be hard on yourself. Keep this post in your memory bank. Remember, God has you here because He needs you here; you have something to contribute to this world. God does not make mistakes, but us humans do, and at the end of the day…You are handpicked… You are chosen… You are His child.

Knowing that God knows everything about me and loves me brings comfort to me. This should bring comfort to you too. Don’t you feel like you can exhale after realizing this? I hope you reached an epiphany within this post. And if you’re anything like me, epiphanies leave you saying: WOW!

Flap Your Wings

God is always working with you. God wants to see you grow and stretch yourself into the best you. Growing pains hurt, struggling is frustrating, but the maturity lessons learned are priceless.

I remember hearing, things are not happening to you, but they are happening for you; these things are there to help you come up to your highest potential.

How would you grow if everything was easy? What would you learn if there was no problem? If everything was always perfect and smooth, how would we ever develop trust in the Lord; how would we ever learn to lean on Him?

If I had no problems, then how would I see God working in my life and see His promises come to life when the problem was rectified?

We are not always supposed to be in a struggle or fight, but those crosses will come for everyone at some point. We are meant to enjoy our lives, and God wants us to live abundantly. But remember, crosses are not bad things…they are designed to make you stronger, better, wiser, more compassionate, and more beautiful.

"What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly."
~ Richard Bach

Constantly Persistent

I looked up the definition to the word Habit…thanks for that convenience, internet!

The word habit has many words attached to it:

ü  Additive

ü  Behavior Pattern

ü  Regular Disposition

ü  Mental Character

ü  Particular Practice

We all have habits. Habits can become our norm. But is our norm considered norm for someone else?

We can develop habits and not remember how we picked that habit up. We can develop habits as a way to cope with stress and pressure. We can easily develop new habits, and we challenge at unraveling old habits.

It seems as though we tend to hear the word habit and associate it with a negative action. But, there are a lot of healthy habits to focus on:

ü  Peace

ü  Patience

ü  Positive Thinking

ü  Eating Right

ü  Exercise

These are a few examples of healthy habits. But habits have to be developed. If you want peace, then you have to develop the habit of practicing peace. Practice peace until it becomes your norm.

The secret to any healthy living habit is persistence. Persistence in your area of desired norm will help you see results. Constantly be aware of your environment, and look for ways to practice your new habit.

You may find some patience in traffic or while cooking dinner. You may be faced with a gloomy situation, but decide to practice having a positive outcome.

Persistence and consistency are your victory utensils in cooking up the renewed you. 

"What is harder than rock, or softer than water? Yet soft water hollows out hard rock. Persevere."
~ Ovid

This quote is true, and it proves that even the hardest surface can change…just never give up! Thanks for helping me find that quote, internet!

Think Big

A Thought to Ponder Over the Weekend:

God’s Vastness

I am trying to bring my mind to understand how vast God really is.

God is limitless, and I need to remember that.

I am trying to bring my mind to understand God has endless resources.

God can move in my life and help create avenues I didn’t know existed.

Stop and think how infinite God is; I don’t know if our human minds can really grasp it.

God can handle my concerns in a blink of an eye, but chooses to work with me through my concerns to build my character and faith in him. In the end, God works everything out for our good.

Tick Tock

Have you heard the expression:

 “Time heals all wounds”

I heard that time fly’s when you’re having fun. I know when you’re bored, time moves as fast as a snail. I’ve heard people complain there is not enough hours in the day. Family and friends wish they could spend more time together. But this, time heals all wounds, is utter nonsense; I find this to be completely inadequate and false.

Physical wounds are drastically different from emotional wounds. Time will help physical wounds, but time is not as kind to emotional wounds.

If I get a paper cut on my finger…it hurts. Why does a tiny cut on a finger have such sting? I don’t know, but I do know that if I give it time, it will heal on its own without interference on my part.

If I get an emotional wound…it hurts. If I wait for time to heal the pain, I will be waiting forever. Why? Because emotional wounds need to be dealt with; I can’t wait, I must interfere.

Emotional wounds can be carried around forever if you don’t address them. Pain that is not addressed can manifest in ugly habits and behavior. The ugly habits and behavior will likely steal time from your days that you wish you could have back. The energy that you put into carrying around your wounds is also a waste of your time.

Deal with your wounds in a healthy way…that’s the best use of your time. You deal with your wounds starting with your mind set. Look for the lesson that the wounds are meant to teach you. Let it go at the end. Forgive. Always be filling your mind with the positive instead of the negative…it may seem weird at first, but you will see results.

Also, if you need to seek counseling or join a support group, then do so. Read books on subjects that will help you deal with whatever cross you are carrying.

You are meant to enjoy your life. You are meant to have a full life.  In Hebrews it states that we should strip off every weight that is slowing us down or that is holding us back.

You are meant to enjoy your life. You are meant to live a full life. Start moving forward…it’s your time!

Tell Them…

I want to tell you that everything is okay.

If someone has rejected you…know that God fully accepts you.

If something hasn’t worked out…Know that God see the bigger picture.

If you feel alone…Know that God’s presence never leaves you.

If you are tired…Rest in the Lord.

Whatever you are facing or feeling…Know that God cares so deeply about every area of your life.

Go to God. Talk to God. Give God your trust. Everything will work out for what is BEST for your divine-purpose-filled life!