February 2011
..Get Up!!..
Good morning. You don’t drown because you fall in 2 ft of water. You drown because you refuse to pick yourself up! Move forward enthusiastically this week!
God is Love Rev Run
..What I Read Today..
… that if you’re feeling in a slump, allow the winds of change to blow through your life. Life is a learning process, and changes can be wonderful opportunities for growth. Don’t be afraid of change! Embrace it and grow!…
“Whatever goes around, comes around
Every lifetime is a lesson, this is what I...”
– Jerry Butler
..What I Read Today..
… that love is a great investment. A new house, a valuable stock portfolio and precious gems may seem like good investments. But will they be there to comfort you in difficult times? Share your joy in good times? Or sit by you as you breathe your last breath? Invest some time and energy in loving others and watch your investment grow…
..Just My Thoughts..
..Despite what people say,Life does come with a reset button. Unfortunately the game of Life keeps on moving while we reset. So play to win,that way even if you have to reset,when you start over,you’re still ahead and not back at square one..Just My Thoughts..
..What I Read Today..
… that hope never leaves. Sometimes you can’t see it or feel it. Sometimes hope seems far away. Often the difficulties you face make it seem as if hope has abandoned you. But hope never leaves. It is always there, ready for you to embrace…
..What I Read Today..
… that only through love of God you can understand life. Reading and thinking and talking can show the direction to God, but only opening your heart in love and surrender can lead to God. What better way to love God than to love the miracles of God’s creations. Look and you shall see miracles everywhere…
“The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is...”
– Chinese Proverb
..What I Read Today..
… that God can fix anything. Have you ever witnessed a skilled craftsman going into an old broken down home and restoring it into something fabulous? God is the master of restoration, taking the broken and damaged and making them beautiful. Are there some things in your life that could use a little work?Allow yourself to be God’s next fixer upper project…
..Daily Bread..
..I call on you,O God,for you will answer me;give ear to me and hear my prayer. Show the wonder of your great Love,you who save by your right hand those who take refuge in you from their foes..Psalm17:6
..What I Read Today..
… that the life you are having is the life you are creating. Even when this seems paradoxical on the surface,how could you ever possibly want anything but happiness, on a deeper level, there is something in you that is making it so. To transform your life you first must understand what is keeping it the way it is…
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,...”
– Philippians 4:8
..Just My Thoughts..
..I said once before and so I can say it again…life goes according to plan,God’s plan. If you ask for a little,he’ll give you a little,if you ask for a lot,he’ll give you a lot,and whatever you ask for there will be a test to go with it. So get to studying,i.e. pray and read your Bible daily and you will get through it. Keep good people around you and try not to be...
..What I Read Today..
… that you’ve got what it takes. God won’t give you more than you can handle. Although there may have been times you thought the world was caving in on you, you got through it. You are much stronger than you think and with God’s power, you are stronger than you can imagine. So charge ahead, you can handle it…
“Rap dudes wouldn’t know a bassline from a snare,still they wanna doubt tha...”
– Lil Fame,M.O.P.
“What you need is more direction and get yourself some protection I thought by...”
– G.U.R.U.(RIP Big Brother)
“Before dem seek God dem seek the Devil,that’s why dem life so miserable”
– Bounty Killer
..What I Read Today..
… that faith soothes all suffering. Nothing is that difficult when you have God on your side…
..What I Read Today..
… that sometimes there are storms, and sometimes there is sunshine. But through all of the seasons of life, God is with you. Whether you are rejoicing or fighting back tears, God wants to share the moment with you. Allow that to happen, give thanks in the good times, …ask for help in the difficult times. Take a minute right now and tell God what’s on your mind…
“When a problem arises, don’t fight with it or try to deny it. Accept and...”
– Zen in the Martial Arts by Joe Hyams
..What I Read Today..
… that God is there in the midst of the chaos. When everything in life turns upside down, remember that you are in the hands of the Creator. Look to God, and you’ll always know which way is up…
..By The Way..
..”Now before I finish let me just say I did not come here to show out, I did not come here to impress you because tell you the truth when I leave here I’m GONE and I don’t care what you think about me but just remember when it hits the fan brother whether its next year, ten years, twenty years from now you’ll never be able to say that these brothers lied to you...
..What I Read Today..
… that vices can be turned to virtues through awareness. Look for a daily practice to cultivate your awareness…
..What I Read Today..
… that today you should take a vacation from worries. Take this moment to conjure up a fond memory. A time in your life when you were content and happy. Dwell on that moment for a while, let those feelings of contentment permeate your soul. Today is a good day to be content, so take a vacation from your worries…
..What I Read Today..
… that a new beginning is always possible. Let the greening of the Earth in springtime be a sign for you that a new beginning is always possible, even after the longest, coldest, darkest winter…
..Just My Thoughts..
..Who needs fear when God provides all that you need to see your dreams to fulfillment?Fear in certain instances is you,stopping yourself,from chasing your dreams in order to save yourself from embarrassment or shame,to keep your pride intact. So in essence you are your own worst enemy and,in this case, you can’t blame your short comings or failures on anyone else but you..Just My Thoughts..
..What I Read Today..
… that each day is a day in making. At any moment, you can make a different choice about what you are doing, how you are feeling, and what you are focusing on. It is never too late to start over again and make new choices…
...Da Real..
…It’s been said that everlasting friends can go long periods of time without speaking and never question the friendship. These types of friends pick up like they just spoke yesterday, regardless of how long it’s been or how far away they live, and they don’t hold grudges. They understand that life is busy, but you will ALWAYS love them….
..What I Read Today..
…sometimes it helps to go to the sacred places of this Earth. There is a lot of peace and energy there to fill you up and restore you. Go there in person, or if you cannot, in your imagination. When you get there, miracles do happen…
..What I Read Today..
… that there are times when a change of direction is for your highest good. It takes courage to change direction. Choose the path your heart agrees with and walk with your head high and your eyes open. Don’t be afraid…
..What I Read Today..
.. that you have no right to wish for more, until you fully appreciate what you already have. It’s not the amount that matters, but the blessings you are able to receive from it. A slice of stale bread gives more to the beggar, than a new house to the rich. Everything you have has unending blessings for you hidden inside, - learn to receive them..
..What I Read Today..
… that it is very difficult to take care of others unless you have first taken care of yourself. What do you need to do for yourself so that you can be available for others? What needs are going unmet? How can you be kind to yourself?..
..What I Read Today..
…that the truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for. Look around, look closely at the people in your life right now, and ask yourself about each one: ‘Is (s)he worth suffering for?…
..What I Read Today..
Let yourself be supported. Gaze into the beautiful sky and allow time for your spirit to be refreshed. Then when you are feeling stronger, simply choose a direction and start swimming.
