Writing

This morning before I decided to get out of bed I retrieved my purple journal off of my nightstand. I enjoy writing prayers and talking to God while writing. When I was about 12 years old I wrote a special letter to God. I did not tell anyone. It was a secret for God only. Considering I am 37 years old I think it is okay to share the secret.

I was new to middle school and I wanted to hang out with my friends. I did not put my full efforts into my classes. The lack of effort cause me to fail a few classes that were required to be promoted to 8th grade. I did not tell my mom. I was thinking, Mom will find out that I am not going to be promoted when she picks up my last report card.

It was tradition to travel to Louisiana immediately following the school term. I was ready for my annual summer vacation with my grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins in Four Corners, LA....Lockett Lane. I was determine not to let anything stop me accept I had one problem. I was not going to the 8th grade. I wrote my special letter to God.

Dear God,

I really messed up this school year. I played around at school. I need to go to 8th grade. Will you please help me go to the 8th grade. I need a miracle. If you help me I promise I will do better next year. I love you.

Thank you,
Christina

On the last day of school I went to Louisiana and pretended everything was okay. I did not tell my mom about my problem. I did not know much about walking in faith but I was faith walking. I was out of town for a few days when the telephone starting ringing. My grandmother yelled, "Chris your mother is on the phone." Oh my, my heart was palpitating.

Hello
Your dad is coming to pick you up and bring you back to Houston.
Why?
You know why, I picked up your report card and you failed some classes. It is okay because I registered you in summer school. It starts next week and you need to come home and retake those classes.
I'm sorry mama but thank you.

I hung up the phone, I was jumping and dancing. I did not know anything about summer school. I was happy because God made a way for me. Years later I am still writing to God. Writing allows you to express your thoughts with God. I never thought in a million years that I would one day create a journal to assist others with writing to God. I pray the tips and ideas I share as to what to write will bless others. Its gift giving time. I suggest giving a gift that is life changing.

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Next Chapter

I recently took a huge step of faith in my career. Have you ever made a decision that caused you to lose your breath? It is very scary to move into a new chapter in life. Many of us will stay on the same page forever when we know God is calling us to move into the next chapter. I want to inspire you to turn the page. Move on and do not let anyone or anything hold you back.

I realize we are taught to have a plan B but some times you will not have a plan B and it is okay. Faith without works is dead according to the scriptures. Rebuke fear and embrace faith. I do not believe that it is God's will for us to go to work stressed out. It you feel extremely overwhelmed then perhaps you are ready for the next chapter.

Pray and ask God for directions. He will order your footsteps and push you into your purpose and divine destiny. Trust him and never doubt. Keep in mind that God knows the ending from the beginning. I invite you to post comments and share.

Romans 8:28 (NIV)

28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose.

Still I Rise

I am thinking about Maya Angelou's poem and my favorite line Still I rise. My life was almost gone yet again on last Sunday. I had a terrible cough and cold. I started feeling sick last Friday after work. I stayed in bed drinking hot tea and sipping soup. My brother came over to my house. He did a few chores and so did my mom. My family is such a blessing but I did not want to bother them yet again. I needed a few personal items and some cough drops. I decided I would pull my self together. I prayed for enough energy to go to the local store. I retrieved my items for the store. On my way back home it started to rain. The road was wet and little slippery. I really have no idea what happen but somehow I lost control. I was on the road driving fine. Next, my car was sliding down a ditch until it crashed into large drainage pipe. The pipe was encased with concrete.

The impact was so loud that people came out of their apartment complex to see what was going on. The airbags deployed pounding me in the middle of my chest. My left knee hit the steering wheel and blew up like a balloon. The car was making a loud hissing sound. A blanket of fear came over me. I was afraid that the car was about to blow up. I have to get out of this car.

I pried the door open but it was not enough space to get out. I was about to panic. A stranger stop to offer me assistance. Sir, I can't get out...please get me out. The stranger reached his hand out to me and with his strong arm he pulled me out. Praise the lord I am safe.

Just that quick my life could have been over...BUT GOD! Live each day to the fullest. Walk in your purpose. Still I rise!!!

Perspective

I received a new assignment at work this week. I was not thrilled. I was extremely disappointed. I started to feel overwhelm because I had less than a week to prepare for the transition into the new assignment. Just when the tears started to roll down my face a co-worker offered me words of encouragement. The same person grabbed my hands and started praying. I was grateful but I was still feeling heavy. I decided to call my aunt to share how I was feeling. I was hoping she had advice because she is a retired principal. Her positive energy flowed from Louisiana to Texas through the cell phone. I changed my perspective after that conversation. I started to see my assignment in a new light with new eyes. I was going to lunch and another co-worker said, "You can do it."

Change your perspective. Look at your circumstances with new eyes. I am not sure when I started to feel light. The heaviness is gone. I am looking forward to the future. I encourage my self with God's word.

Philippians 4:13
I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

Ride the wave

Ride the wave, Go with the flow, Get while the getting is good....Sounds familiar? When the spirit of God is moving do what he is asking you to do. Don't wait or tarry.
Step out on faith and watch him move. You will have high moments and low moments. The key is to discern the difference. We must be sensitive to the spirit. Ride the wave!

Don't Worry, Be Happy

When I think about the song, "Don't Worrry, Be Happy"...I smile. We are all guilty of worrying to much. Some of us don't worry as much as the next person but we still worry. I want to encourage you to increase your faith. Trust God to handle the matters in life that concern you. Being happy is a choice.If you make the effort it will become a lifestyle.

Don't Worry, Be Happy

Jealousy

Proverbs 14:30 (GNT)
³⁰ Peace of mind makes the body healthy, but jealousy is like a cancer.

We do not have to be jealous or envious of anyone. We are children of the most high God. What he does for one person he will do for another. The energy it takes to pull people down or be negative is like a cancer eating away at you spiritually. Have peace in your heart that God will give to you freely if you ask. We must learn to rejoice with others with a pure heart.

Some times the people you least expect will have a jealous heart toward you. Do not get mad. Pray for them.

Inspirational Message

When you feel overwhelm give your self a time out. Meditate on something positive like God's word or your favorite book. Regain your peace of mind. Start all over again.

Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.