Sunsets are Special!

After admiring a sunset and how no two are alike. Sunsets are special. We can only imitate them with artistic tools, creativity, and a sharp attention to detail. Still, all the paintings, stencils, and photographs cannot do them justice. Sunsets are so enrapturing because they're God's signature on the sky, His awe-inspiring message of love. No wonder we keep trying to re-create them. "The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims His handiwork." Psalm 19:1 * The most incredible part of all, though, is that the same God who hand-crafts each sunset decided long ago that the world would be incomplete without you in it. He sees the same beauty in you that is in every sunset. The greatest artist I have ever known chose to give you life because His plan includes you. I don't know about you, but I think that's pretty amazing. "I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Psalm 139:14

Just Wait!

We may want something to change before God is ready for that particular thing to change. There are many things that God knows of which we have no understanding at all, that's why His word tell us to lean not on our own understanding. We have to accept that our little corner of the world is not the only corner that exists. God works all things together for good, not just our things. We may be frustrated because God is not doing something that we think needs to be done, but He is working on someone or something else that has to be in place before He does the thing we are asking Him to do. God has a perfect way, a perfect plan, and a perfect time. He will not be rushed. All things work together for good in due time. Think of buying a 5000 piece puzzle. You buy it because you like the picture on the box, but when you dump the box out, you feel overwhelmed. All the things going on in our lives are a bit like that puzzle before it is completed.

Psalm 27:14 - Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.

Romans 8:28 - And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose.

A Need for Repentance!

Today, the Lord is speaking to His church about the need for repentance. I believe the opportunity to respond to God's calling, repent, and be ready for the Lord's return is getting less and less. "Why does thou not repent? Why does thou not hear my word? Why does thou not humble thyself before me and call upon my name says Jehovah God?" Oh, what a grieving in my spirit today for those who refuse to repent!

Being true to yourself!

As the saying goes, 'hurt people, hurt people'! But you have the choice to not allow them to keep hurting you. I have to continue to let go and release things that I can't control and be okay with that. I can't make anybody come to me if they have a problem with me, I can’t make anybody do their work, get help, or see something from my perspective. I can’t make anybody like me, love me, or accept me. What I can do and what I am doing is becoming the vision I want to see. I can like, love, and accept myself. I can forgive myself for any wrongdoings I have done in my life. I can be my own best friend and I can put my time into those people who also feel this way about me and accept me because of and in spite of myself. I thank God for helping me on this journey of learning to be real and true to myself; though it can be messy and painful, it ends up being a beautiful mess and I am okay with that. I am okay with me, and it's a great feeling this Christmas. ♡

Celebrating Life... A Year Later!

10/30/2018: my mama and I celebrated life. A year ago my life was a mess. I was less than 24 hours away from being hospitalized for a week for treatment of my severe depression, but a year later I took the time to realize just how beautiful the fall leaves were, how beautiful it is to the see the sun shine and feel the breeze blow, I spent all day with the woman who stayed with me through it all; trusting God through her own fears and anxieties to get me through that difficult time. Fighting back her own tears in front of me, so I could shed mine. So, I treated her to her 1st facial and meal at Johnny Rockets; we shopped, we laughed, we talked, and I praised God for the breath in my lungs that I now never take for granted!! If someone tells you life isn't worth living, tune them out because they are lying! Listen to me when I say that you are worth the life God gave you!