This morning I had to get my daughter to XCountry Practice before 6am, so we left @ 530 to give ourselves time and to pick up another friend in the neighborhood. What occurred to me is...what happened to most of the people whose lives were claimed as a result of the floods could've happened to any body. It just hit me this morning. Imagine dropping some friends off home from a trip you have just returned from. Now you are on your way home, the road you usually take you notice some water, but its dark outside and more than that you've been driving in torrential rains for a while, so depth and width is unknown. You continue down the road, crossing the water thinking nothing of it, except this time your vehicle is swept away. This is what happened to Delena and a few others either on their way home, to work or just regular travels.
I am soooo thankful that we were not on the roads at that time because I know it could've been us. I said a prayer for the families who have lost loved ones and also for those who have lost their homes, cars, and other things to this water. I also continue to pray for our children. There are so many things vying for their attention and after listening to Joyce Meyers, I learned of the rise for sex slaves and these predators are looking for children. DON'T FORGET TO PRAY! TAKE TIME OUT TO PRAY! OUR FATHER WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU TODAY! Thanks for reading.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
9-23-09: BE - HAVE - DO
I pondered what to write... This was a day of diligence. I went from one thing to the next. I did my lesson on rebellion. I read my Bible. I went into the office. Nothing was standing out for me to record for this day, UNTIL, I read the section in my book by Kim Kiyosaki, "Rich Woman", TO Do vs TO Have, Subsection, BE - HAVE - DO! First of all it was in a section that if you were looking for it you wouldn't have found it. To read the section in its entirety, see page 240 to 244.
""BE is your beingness; who you are. DO is the doingness; what you do. HAVE is your havingness; what you have. So who you are and what you do determines what you have. For example, if you want to have a baby then you have to be a mother-to-be and what you have to do is get pregnant, get doctor check-ups, take care of your health, prepare for the baby, and finally give birth. The key is that your focus from the start is not on all the things you have to do, your focus is on what you want to have - 'I want to have a baby'" ... All you have to focus on is what you want to have because what you want to have is a much stronger motivator than what you have to do... Concentrate on what you have want to have and what you have to do will happen. Up to this point who you are and what you do have gotten you what you have today. If you want to change what you have...then you have to change who you are and what you do. If you don't then you will remain with what you have..."
After reading this, though I went to bed, I couldn't go to sleep. I ended up getting up and finishing the book. I have been "finishing the book" now for about a month, but something kept getting in the way. This section impacted me so much! It reminded me that while I was driving today that I want to play the CASHFLOW GAME in real life with real money and people and situations. I also realize that I want to be the agent the sells million dollar properties. I have shyed away from this and have told myself that what it takes "I can't afford", but my husband told me tonight, "Yes, you can." I am so thankful. "You can afford it." He began to share with me what I can do and how I can work it and that my way of doing it is unique and how I can use my network of Realtors outside of the state to get my properties sold in ATL. I am so thankful with tear-filled eyes as I write this because when you stop rebelling God has a way of speaking to you that you don't otherwise "hear & receive" from any other state of mind. Y'all there was a time I stopped dreaming and I didn't know what I wanted to be, do or have. To see, God giving it back to me in small portions but huge on the mind, OH I am so blessed. Thanks for reading.
P.s. There were 2 other sections that blessed my socks off... "Trust Yourself" and "Full Throttle". Who knows, they may be topics later.
""BE is your beingness; who you are. DO is the doingness; what you do. HAVE is your havingness; what you have. So who you are and what you do determines what you have. For example, if you want to have a baby then you have to be a mother-to-be and what you have to do is get pregnant, get doctor check-ups, take care of your health, prepare for the baby, and finally give birth. The key is that your focus from the start is not on all the things you have to do, your focus is on what you want to have - 'I want to have a baby'" ... All you have to focus on is what you want to have because what you want to have is a much stronger motivator than what you have to do... Concentrate on what you have want to have and what you have to do will happen. Up to this point who you are and what you do have gotten you what you have today. If you want to change what you have...then you have to change who you are and what you do. If you don't then you will remain with what you have..."
After reading this, though I went to bed, I couldn't go to sleep. I ended up getting up and finishing the book. I have been "finishing the book" now for about a month, but something kept getting in the way. This section impacted me so much! It reminded me that while I was driving today that I want to play the CASHFLOW GAME in real life with real money and people and situations. I also realize that I want to be the agent the sells million dollar properties. I have shyed away from this and have told myself that what it takes "I can't afford", but my husband told me tonight, "Yes, you can." I am so thankful. "You can afford it." He began to share with me what I can do and how I can work it and that my way of doing it is unique and how I can use my network of Realtors outside of the state to get my properties sold in ATL. I am so thankful with tear-filled eyes as I write this because when you stop rebelling God has a way of speaking to you that you don't otherwise "hear & receive" from any other state of mind. Y'all there was a time I stopped dreaming and I didn't know what I wanted to be, do or have. To see, God giving it back to me in small portions but huge on the mind, OH I am so blessed. Thanks for reading.
P.s. There were 2 other sections that blessed my socks off... "Trust Yourself" and "Full Throttle". Who knows, they may be topics later.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
9-22-09: I'll Be There
Today's lesson was on Rebellion. I am so glad I am hearing God and obeying Him. Today I had the opportunity to pray for a friend as the Holy Spirit gave me utterance. I am always amazed and thankful when God uses me because I know I am a work in progress. So, when He uses me...yeah! It makes me all something inside.
In completing today's lesson, I was reminded of the areas where I am rebellious and to repent. I also read the types of authority that GOD put into place. In reading about deacons, there was a line in there that was so clear to me today; it states, "before they are asked to be deacons they should be given other jobs in the church as a test of their character and ability, and if they do well then they may be chosen as deacons." Many times we see ourselves as "qualified" to do the thing that we feel God is calling us to do, but we can't qualify ourselves. It is only after the time of testing. It is God who qualifies me. I have to check my attitude when I am asked to do something I don't want to do or which is not "convenient" for me to do. Am I still loving then or rebelling still? I'm so glad that God doesn't write me off when I end up on the side of error. He doesn't condemn me because it is His desire that I "get it" and He knows what He put in me. With that, he let me know that, "LaShone, I'm here for you...so you can be there when I have need of you. Fear not. I have redeemed you! I have called you by name. Child, you are mine. When you water I will be there and through the flames. You'll not, be drowned! You'll not be burned! For I am with you." Thanks for reading.
P.s. I got another day to spend with my children, however today I had to enforce disciplines so that they won't get too relaxed during times that they would usually be at school. Nonetheless, it was a good day!
In completing today's lesson, I was reminded of the areas where I am rebellious and to repent. I also read the types of authority that GOD put into place. In reading about deacons, there was a line in there that was so clear to me today; it states, "before they are asked to be deacons they should be given other jobs in the church as a test of their character and ability, and if they do well then they may be chosen as deacons." Many times we see ourselves as "qualified" to do the thing that we feel God is calling us to do, but we can't qualify ourselves. It is only after the time of testing. It is God who qualifies me. I have to check my attitude when I am asked to do something I don't want to do or which is not "convenient" for me to do. Am I still loving then or rebelling still? I'm so glad that God doesn't write me off when I end up on the side of error. He doesn't condemn me because it is His desire that I "get it" and He knows what He put in me. With that, he let me know that, "LaShone, I'm here for you...so you can be there when I have need of you. Fear not. I have redeemed you! I have called you by name. Child, you are mine. When you water I will be there and through the flames. You'll not, be drowned! You'll not be burned! For I am with you." Thanks for reading.
P.s. I got another day to spend with my children, however today I had to enforce disciplines so that they won't get too relaxed during times that they would usually be at school. Nonetheless, it was a good day!
9-21-09: Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
Oh! My lesson yesterday on faith asked me about the challenges I would face for the next 3 days and to pray about them. I included the things of this day that I "thought" would be challenges. To my surprise, God made those challenges into relaxed opportunities that included me getting to spend the day with my family due to the weather conditions in GA in September (this wasn't even in the plan)! Gwinnett County Schools were closed due to these inclement weather conditions. I am so thankful! We didn't do anything spectacular; just being in each other's company and for that I am appreciative. Life is like a box of chocolates...you never know whatcha gonna get! Thanks for reading.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
9-20-09: Consistency in DOING
Today I see the scars that the ants left behind... Isn't that many times how life is? I see the scars left behind and the reminder of the suffering creates a simulation of the event or circumstance that caused the scars and before I know it I am acting out in my present like it was the reality of the past. As for yesterday, there was a positive outcome on the same day. Can you imagine the affects this could have when the situation was what I call negative or adverse. At the top of my lungs and vocals, I say, "NNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOO! I do not give you access to my present." Each moment is for the moment we are living and breathing in and while memories are relevant; it is necessary that I not revel in them. God you are awesome!
I heard a statement today that said, "we are not consistent in the "doing". It instantly made me think of this blog - tool to instill disciplines in me. It's amazing the cycle I go through once I commit to doing something about what I had previously only talked about. EXCITEMENT leads to ENERGY SURGES TO DO leads to START OFF STRONG leads to AFTER ABOUT 1.5 to 2 WEEKS I FADE & BEFORE LONG QUIT, UNLESS ACCOUNTABILITY IS BUILT INTO THE ZEAL OF THE "DOING" leads to COMPLETION/FULFILLMENT/MANIFESTATION. I am so thankful for this blog. I have slacked at times to getting my post in before 12mid. However, I will not make excuses for myself. Regardless of the entries doing what they want to do from my phone, it is my responsibility. As a result of this, my count down to 9/3/10 I will be WHO I BE!
"I Didn't Know My Own Strength" by Whitney Houston is my inspiration today. I thank you Father! I crashed down, I tumbled, but I didn't crumble. I got through all the pain. My faith kept me alive. I was not built to break. I didn't know my own strength. TO HEAR THE SONG CUT & PASTE THE LINK BELOW INTO YOUR BROWSER: http://myplay.com/audio_player/myplay/271/479541/485280?allowBrowsing=1
Thanks for reading.
I heard a statement today that said, "we are not consistent in the "doing". It instantly made me think of this blog - tool to instill disciplines in me. It's amazing the cycle I go through once I commit to doing something about what I had previously only talked about. EXCITEMENT leads to ENERGY SURGES TO DO leads to START OFF STRONG leads to AFTER ABOUT 1.5 to 2 WEEKS I FADE & BEFORE LONG QUIT, UNLESS ACCOUNTABILITY IS BUILT INTO THE ZEAL OF THE "DOING" leads to COMPLETION/FULFILLMENT/MANIFESTATION. I am so thankful for this blog. I have slacked at times to getting my post in before 12mid. However, I will not make excuses for myself. Regardless of the entries doing what they want to do from my phone, it is my responsibility. As a result of this, my count down to 9/3/10 I will be WHO I BE!
"I Didn't Know My Own Strength" by Whitney Houston is my inspiration today. I thank you Father! I crashed down, I tumbled, but I didn't crumble. I got through all the pain. My faith kept me alive. I was not built to break. I didn't know my own strength. TO HEAR THE SONG CUT & PASTE THE LINK BELOW INTO YOUR BROWSER: http://myplay.com/audio_player/myplay/271/479541/485280?allowBrowsing=1
Thanks for reading.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
9-19-09: Suffering to be Blessed
Today, I have had a day...the part that is relevant for this blog is this... While at my daughter's cross country meet I got bit by fire ants! There were so many bites. It was burning and itching from my feet going up my legs. I was beating myself to get them off of me. I started coming out of my shoes, then my socks. I was ready to come out of my jeans too, but didn't. I didn't want to miss any part of my daughter's race! I had my camera and I really wanted the best pictures that I could get so I didn't want to go to the Medical Station to get the aide that I needed. This man encouraged me to go. He said. "If only you can get over there, they will help you." I decided in that moment to go to the Medical Station and risk missing the photos I wanted of my daughter. The aid I got was relieving! Then, what do you know? The race brought them right pass me! I got the BEST shots I believe I wouldn't have gotten from anywhere else! One of them. you can see the torrential rain and her running through it (a POWERFUL SHOT)...that I KNOW I WOULDN'T HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET FROM ANY OTHER PLACE, but in the seat of the Medical Station! MY REVELATION: God allowed me to be bitten by ants so that He could give me the desire of my heart! Suffering does not feel good. "No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful, LATER ON however it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace who have been trained by it."
I am thankful for being bitten by ants (the suffering I endured). Thanks for reading.
I am thankful for being bitten by ants (the suffering I endured). Thanks for reading.
9-18-09: Putting God on the Shelf
God showed me that I still put Him on the shelf and that is why I am screaming to break free, when certain people are around due to past rejection and abandonment because of my walk. As a result of the relationship being reconciled many years ago in a way that only God could do, I would never have imagined that I would've reverted to this behavior again. When that person wasn't around I would have a freedom in God that I didn't have with their being present. Yesterday, that freedom returned; I refuse to put God on the shelf in fear of a person(s) abandoning me. Call me a fanatic, a freak or whatever, because God knows my heart; no one else is qualified to judge. I began to dance for God. There is a dance in my heart that is only for God. Thank you for reading.
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