Beginning Today

Beginning Today

Beginning today, I will no longer worry about yesterday. It is in the past and the past will never change. Only I can change by choosing to do so.

Beginning today, I will no longer worry about tomorrow. Tomorrow will always be there, waiting for me to make the most of it. But I cannot make the most of tomorrow without first making the most of today.

Beginning today, I will look in the mirror and I will see a person worthy of my respect and admiration. This capable person looking back at me is someone I enjoy spending time with and someone I would like to get to know better.

Beginning today, I will cherish each moment of my life. I value this gift bestowed upon me in this world and I will unselfishly share this gift with others. I will use this gift to enhance the lives of others.

Beginning today, I will take a moment to step off the beaten path and to revel in the mysteries I encounter. I will face challenges with courage and determination. I will overcome what barriers there may be which hinder my quest for growth and self-improvement.

Beginning today, I will take life one day at a time, one step at a time. Discouragement will not be allowed to taint my positive self-image, my desire to succeed or my capacity to love.

Beginning today, I walk with renewed faith in human kindness. Regardless of what has gone before, I believe there is hope for a brighter and better future.

Beginning today, I will open my mind and my heart. I will welcome new experiences. I will meet new people. I will not expect perfection from myself nor anyone else: perfection does not exist in an imperfect world. But I will applaud the attempt to overcome human foibles.

Beginning today, I am responsible for my own happiness and I will do things that make me happy . . . admire the beautiful wonders of nature, listen to my favorite music, pet a kitten or a puppy, soak in a bubble bath . . . Pleasure can be found in the most simple of gestures.

Beginning today, I will learn something new; I will try something different; I will savor all the various flavors life has to offer. I will change what I can and the rest I will let go. I will strive to become the best me I can possibly be.

Beginning. . .today.

And. . .every day.

With each passing day that I make it, the next one becomes that much more easier.
I have learned with God on my side that nothing is impossible at all. It amazes me that when you rid your life and surroundings of certain things that God puts people in your life to replace those you got rid of. I hope there are some people out there that are getting something from these blogs that I am posting. I pray that someone will be as richly blessed as myself. God has done some mighty works in me and I know and trust that he will continue to do so as I move forward in my walk with Him into deeper levels or worship and intercessory prayer. May God richly bless each and everyone of you that read these blogs. Have a blessed and safe holiday season. Remember, HE is the reason for the season.

Category: Divinely Favored Religion and Philosophy


Well here I am once more. Just getting off of work and reading a book trying to slow down a little bit from a crazy night at work.

You know I have been thinking about prayer. You now that is really the only thing that no one religion can claim possession of or origination of. It's not denominational nor is it a religious experience. It's merely an experience that takes place between God and those whom He created. My body is a temple. In the bible it speaks of your body being the temple several times. I believe that your relationship with God is determined by how you handle or mishandlle the "internal pieces" of the tabernacle He created in you. The strength of your temple will determine our outer response to life.

Entering into a prayer life that leads me straight into the presence of The Almighty. It has allowed me to a deeper and more intimate relationship in the process of my purification. It has helped me get rid of my burdens and bondages and has also taught me to be STILL long enough to hear the voice of God like never before.

It has helped me move beyond "selfish" prayer. Hopefully one day, it will allow me to show others how God provides deliverance through effectual prayer. I have an incredible testimony that will help many people realize just how amazing God's grace and mercy is.

I think I can actually go to sleep now. I hope everyone has a blessed and safe day. Happy Holidays to all.

Reflection

Reflecting on life Current mood:LOVED Category: Life
Once again, I find myself just sitting here and reflecting on life. How amazing God's love for us really is. You know, we all make mistakes and even when we are trying so hard to do right, we stumble. But the most amazing part is that we have the strength and courage and enough faith in ourselves and GOD that THIS TOO SHALL PASS.
When I sit and talk to other people its' funny as to what jumps out at me regarding where I am with my walk with God. I guess you can chalk all that up to what most people call "experience."
I am really excited to see where God is going to be leading and guiding me in the coming months. God really has me in a very interesting place with Him right now and I am loving it. I am really understanding His love for me and that understanding, is allowing me to go to deeper levels of His love, mercy and grace.
When are we going to stop worrying about the "traditions" of the church and start worrying more about the move of God? We are so caught up in traditions that we are not allowing room for the spirit of God to come in and completely take control and allow His spirit to move that way HE wants it to. I guess I just have a different look at things because of this understanding of God's love for me and I truly know why I was created.
I am so very blessed to have come from a heritage of God-fearing family members. I am fourth generation Pentecost and I am so greatful for that heritage. That is one incredible heritage to say that one possesses. You don't find it that much any more these days. I know that's part of the reason why I am still here today. I had a set of praying grandparents and parents and other family members that never let a day go by without mentioning my name in prayer. I will NEVER take that for granted.
Well I think I have rambled enough for tonight. I hope everyone has a blessed day. And remember, GOD LOVES YOU unconditionally.

God's Love

"God's Love" a poem written by myself.
A love so true, someone who is always there
You love me, Lord, and I know that you care
Though others disappoint and are always changing
I know that You never will
When life is turbulent and the road is twisting
You say to my heart, "Be still."

I must rest solely in Your tender arms
Guarded by the strength You convey
All others will fail time and again
But You, my God, will always stay.
When my heart is aching inside, no matter the reasons why
You touch the wounds, heal the hurts, and dry these tears I cry.

When something is missing in my life
And my heart yearns for something more
You teach me of Your covenant love
And the hope that is laid up in store.
When I'm lonely inside, Your arms are open wide
Sheltering and protecting, so strong, yet mild
Your Spirit stirs within my heart, fixing every broken part
Reminding me that I'm Your child.
Though some things in life are unsure
And at times I feel left all alone
You touch my heart and I am content
Your love surrounds me - I feel right at home.


Sitting here in just thinking about life, I started to think about God's Love,which made me think back to a particular messageI heard preached my an incredible man of God entitled, "Why Did God Create Us?" If we truly can comprehend why in fact, we were created,it will completely and totally change the way you worship, pray, and feel towards God. When you pose this particular question to most people, their answer will be that we were created to worship God. Indeed, God does want us to worship and exalt Him but that's not the essence as to why he created us. That is merely a benefit that he gets from us, if we choose to do so. The best way to explain it would be the same wayit was conveyed by this awesome man I heard tell this. God created usbecause WE are an object of HIS affection (LOVE). You know He also created the birds, trees, everything. But knowing this do you realize thatWE humans, are the only ones that have the choice to LOVE him. He created us all ready knowing that we would falter, fail, make bad choices and so on. But yet he created us anyhow simply out of LOVE. He's not a type A Personality to just create something simply because it will show praise him. He created us out of pure and unconditional love. It's closely related to why couples make the decision to bring children into the world. They have made a life together and love each other and arehappy. But they know something is just missing from the picture. They start having the desire and want to LOVE something. So becausethey still have love to give after loving each other they have children, purely out of LOVE. When I began to really grasp this concept about God's Love, my life changed. I worship different.I pray different.I AM DIFFERENT.It has really changed my life. Since being back in Alexandria, after being out of church for almost 12 years, there have been occassions where situations and people have tried to distract me from the cause.Life has been hard. But you know, like the poem by Maya Angelou states,"Still I rise!" This too shall pass. Because those people that are trying to tear me down don't realize something. Those people don't realizethat I am no longer doing things in my life for other people. I am doing things in my life because I know and understand that GOD LOVES ME and I know why I was created. I am a miracle to still be here today and thatsimple fact doesn't allow negativity to enter my life because I know I amblessed to just be on this earth just one more day. I am not going to let other individuals or situations try to tear me down. In the name of Jesus.The bible states, "That NO weapon formed against me shall prosper. I am MORE THAN A CONQUEROR through Christ Jesus." Lord knows I have come through hell. But I just wanted to share a little bit of my thoughts for the day. The first song that you hear when you are lookingat my myspace profile is an incredible song that our choir did a couple of weeks ago. ON MY FACE! Let me tell you! Well I hope everyone has a blessed day.