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"I always wondered why somebody doesn't do something about that. Then I realized I was somebody."

~ Lily Tomlin

Practice P-ing

We put demands on ourselves when we feel we are lacking something in our lives. Yet, God is all providing. Knowing God is all providing requires us to trust in HIM in a greater way; especially when lack feels to encumber our lives.

We must make a solid effort to connect with God. Connect in order to feel HIS direction. Remember, God wants all of us to enjoy life and live in abundance.

Put yourself in practice. Practice praying…Practice patience…Practice peace.

Don’t worry about how fast your prayers get answered or when good news will float your way. Realize that God has divine order, and if you are practicing your P’s, then God is working on your behalf.

Happy P-ing!

Always There

There are not many constants in life; Does death and taxes spring to mind? Death and taxes may be a joke wearing a smile because of its truth, but think about what is truly always present… always constant… always there.

I am always there. Everywhere I go…there I am. I don’t mind doing things alone; never have. I enjoy being alone…maybe a little too much. I gain the most personal growth when I am alone. On the other hand, I have known people who shrink in fear at the thought of doing something alone….a tag-along buddy must always be there. Is one scenario better than the other? No, but there should be balance. Knowing how to be independent and when to have healthy companionship are both important.  Whatever your comfort level is, know that God is always there. Always.

So what is constant?

God is a constant.

God is always there to talk to. You can talk to God about anything: help, guidance, protection, concerns or gratitude.

God’s love is another constant.

No matter what are mistakes are, the foolishness we’ve caused, the bad choices or behavior we’ve displayed, God’s love doesn’t change. God is in a constant state of love and loving you. God already knows the shenanigans we are going to get into, and HE chooses us and loves us. God’s arms are always stretched out towards us. Always.

 It is not good to rely on things, people, or circumstances for happiness or worth, because they change.

I may always be with myself, but I am constantly trying to improve and evolve. I’m changing. I can say with certainty that I am not the same person I was five or ten years ago. I’m sure you can say the same thing about yourself. That buddy that is always with you may suddenly not be a buddy, move, or not have time to always be a tag along. Relationships evolve and change. It’s only healthy to find your happiness, security, and worthiness in the constant force that never changes: God. Belonging to God is what gives you your worth, value, and importance.

The world is always moving forward. In the middle of change, find stability in our never-changing, ever-loving God, who is always present… always constant… always there.

Quick Note

Hi Everyone…

Do you like the new background? I like to mix it up…keep things interesting.

It’s Friday as I post this, and I want to wish everyone a great and safe weekend.

I’m going to be taking the weekend off; I need a little vaca….but I will be back first thing on Monday!

~Elle

Heart of Man

There is this man. A young man. He has walked the streets a thousand times, without anybody ever noticing him. He keeps his head down when he walks. He speaks when spoken to.  He can’t bring himself to make eye contact through his thick bottle neck glasses he nervously adjusts, when you toast him. This young man is different and quirky. This man humbles me; he literally melts my heart. He makes my soul freeze in silence; I start to see our society and then I start to see our God.

I can sadly understand why people treat this man like he is invisible. He is not the pretty boy. He is not going to wow you with swagger. He is what our world describes as painfully shy and noticeably odd. He has probably gotten overlooked countless times in his life, simply because the jock-ess guy bullshitted there way pass him by using their angelic looks and charm (the only tools they know how to use because they lack any real depth or resourcefulness).

This man is so gentle and smart. If you engage in conversation with him, you’ll quickly learn how immensely bright and well educated he is; he completely surprises you.

I think we look past people too often in this world. I think we get caught up in the pretty instead of the real. Notice the soul in the corner. Notice the soul that wants to use their voice, but has a hard time finding somebody to listen.  

Charm is great, and when used appropriately, it can be very effective. But remember, pretty fades, charm gets old, and shallowness gets ugly.

God has used this man in a very unique way. I’m sure all the people that once were shamelessly poking fun at him, misunderstanding him, or completely ignoring him are now dumb founded by his success.   

Don’t pass through life not noticing the beauty hiding in unassuming disguises. God can use anybody…no matter what the package, background, experience, or circumstances look like.

Our society may see exterior but our God sees the heart of man.

Soak It In

I hope you find, “it’s like that saying,” beneficial.  Please continue to read it and apply it to your days.

I don’t want to jump into another blog post just yet.

I would really like for my readers to soak in the post below:

It’s like that saying.

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It’s like that saying

Do you believe in words? Do you believe that words have power?

Words can be uplifting or destroying. Imagine how you would feel if someone told you, you are beautiful. Being told you’re beautiful would make you feel so good and supreme that it would probably put an instant smile on your face. But let’s flip the scenario for a minute. Imagine how you would feel if someone told you, you are ugly. Being told you’re ugly would hurt; it would hurt to the core. If you shared that ugly story with someone who loved you, they would probably spend some time comforting you (hoping to lift your mood back up). Why? Because words spoken over us, about us, and through us, have energy and influence. I hope my beauty/ugly scenario brings an easy awakening to what I mean by: words have energy and influence.  It’s like that saying in Proverbs 15:4, “A gentle tongue brings healing.”

Your mind is always working. The mind takes in so many contexts. What you are always hearing, reading, saying, or watching is a form of meditation. Context is programming your mind if you realize it or not. It’s like that saying, if you hang out long enough at the barber shop, you’re bound to get a haircut. It’s so true. What you surround yourself with will eventually become your norm and standard…you’re choices and life will become a reflection of that surrounding.

But what if you don’t like your surrounding or you want to change? The good news is, change is possible, and re-programming can occur.

One great tool that I’ve discovered on my journey is affirmations. I believe in affirmations a great deal. The key to affirmations is to constantly keep up the practice. It’s like that saying, fake it till you make it; to me, affirmations are sort of like that….you speak victory over an area of your life until it manifest.  

I have broken down areas of life by category. In each category, I have a few pre-made affirmations that you can use. Give affirmations a real chance. Say these affirmations as often as you’d like through-out your day. Write the affirmations out on paper in your spare time. Look in the mirror and repeat these affirmations to yourself. If I don’t have affirmations that fit into a specific area of need for yourself, then feel free to create your own; just remember that affirmations are a statement as if the situation is already in place.  

Relationships:

·        I have healthy relationships

·        I have friends that love, nurture, and encourage me

·        I have peace in all relationships

·        My relationships are real and long lasting

·        God only puts me in healthy relationships

Prosperity:

·        I live in abundance

·        God supplies me for all of my needs

·        Everything I touch prospers

·        I’m rewarded for my hard work

·        He (God) will cause me to succeed in everything that I put my hand to" (Joshua 1:7)

Health:

·        I have perfect health

·        My body is whole

·        My health functions perfectly

·        God watches over my body

·        I have abundant energy and strength

Peace:

·        I am peace

·        I have peace in every situation

·        I am made of sound mind

·        I make peace with myself

·        I make peace with my past

Success:

·        I am successful

·        God opens only the right doors for me

·        God is my source and supplies all of my needs

·        God is promoting me

·        God rewards those who seek Him

Employment:

·        I love my job

·        I’m good at my job

·        I love going to work

·        Employment is easy to find because God directs my steps

·        God anoints my opportunities

Self Esteem:

·        I am worthy

·        I am designed with purpose

·        I am unique and one of a kind

·        God has wonderfully made me

·        God has given me special gifts and talents and is using me in a great way

It’s like that saying, save the best for last.

Love:

·        God loves me

·        I accept love

·        I’m loved unconditionally

·        Love is meant for me, always

·        I’m surrounded by love

It’s like that saying, love conquers all; if we use affirmations as a template for change….you will become a conquer… just like that saying.