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Watch how you put yourself out there on  social media!!!

Everything Will Fall Into Place

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Good Morning! Shadows show movement and are only possible when exposed to light. God has already made provisions for everything that is going to happen in your life. (Jeremiah 1:5) In the Old Testament, God teaches us about Jesus using shadows and types. Joseph was a shadow of Jesus and our glimpse of how He would come and to fall in love with the church. These shadows show us that God is strategic. Do not get discouraged in your season of feeling like you are in the shadows. (Galatians 6:9). Everything that you have encountered is a part of God’s intricate plan for you that is coming together behind the scenes. (Romans 8:28). Be encouraged and know that God will cause you to prosper in your land of affliction. The famine is going to come before the favor. If you can endure the famine in the shadows, have a spirit of expectancy that when you are brought forth into the light, unprecedented blessings are going to flow! (Jeremiah 29:11) Source: TD JAKES

Learn to Collaborate

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I love the word “collaborate” because it suggests synergy–the concept that the “whole” is greater than the sum of the parts. We are surrounded by synergism in everyday life. Take our physical bodies, for example. Using free weights, I can lift about 3 pounds with each finger; thus, I should be able to life 15 pounds with a single hand. Interestingly, when I combine the effort of all my fingers working as a unit, I can lift my 40-pound suitcase! The concept of synergy is found throughout the Bible. For example, Deuteronomy 32:30 speaks of ONE chasing a 1,000 but TWO putting 10,000 to flight. Hey wait! Something is wrong with the math here. If one can chase a 1,000 then two should only be able to chase 2,000. But not in God’s economy! When we combine efforts, we are 10 times more effective than working as a sole individual. Corporations are increasingly collaborating, merging or forming new entities to achieve certain synergies in their operations. Competing is fast becoming an outdated

Better Than That Series (I)- 4 Reasons Why You Should Not Sleep Around

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Ever thought there was nothing wrong with sleeping around? Here are 4 reasons why it is a big error: *You are not an animal: Animals usually don't hv a particular place they mate and they don't get married a male animal just seeks a female animal and sleeps with her..Same applies to the femal animals. In other words, sleeping around is characteristic of animals. Have you ever asked yourself why people who sleep around are referred to as dogs? Are you animal? Your attitude to having sex best answers the question. *You Could Get Infected with STD: This is an unarguable truth. People who sleep around run the risk of getting infected by a sexually transmitted disease. *Spending of money foolishly: Come to think of it, the money you spend getting people to sleep with you could have been put to better use. Similarly, in the event of STD moneyhas to be spent to get pills that would help you treat the disease. Do you really have to spend like this? *It Adds No Value To You : Take i

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Kinda funny but true..

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Have a blessed sunday people

The Blame Ends Here

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Blame. It’s a dirty word. It implies failure, even negligence. It’s no wonder then why so many of us are tempted to play the so-called blame game, where we rush to find a scapegoat rather than accept responsibility for mistakes. The blame game, though, unleashes a storm of destruction. In fact, according to Psychology Today, the blame game is among the “most destructive” of human habits –– sparking everything from war to road rage to general unhappiness. The good news is, in a world filled with finger pointing, you can live a fuller life by refusing to play the blame game. If you find yourself in the midst of a blame storm, seize control by following these powerful tips. 1. Consider Your Role In The Situation Even if you’re absolutely certain that the negative turn of events you’re experiencing is someone else’s fault, think about the role you may have played in the situation (no matter how little). Say an employee botched an assignment you gave him –– think about whether or not you

Blessed in Low Places

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T.D. Jakes Ministries Good morning! We are looking for greatness in high places, but God starts his Greatest Blessings in Low Places. Don't be accused of missing the blessing that sits right under your nose. God birthed a miracle in a manger. (Matthew 1:18-25) It's not always the ideal place where God will send your blessing. God will take you to a low place that will alter your perspective. You start to see all of the things that God protected you from while navigating to that low place. He protected you from dangers seen and unseen. You even see the foes that were in your presence that never harmed you. (Psalms 110:1) Yes it's the low place that brings the greatest blessings. Don't spend too much time seeing the tragedy of the low place, focus on God. God has the keys to your blessings. Spend time in prayer, meditation and studying his word in your low place. Ask God to give you strength to develop the 4 R's that will equip you in being Blessed and Highly Favored.

Blessed in Low Places

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T.D. Jakes Ministries Good morning! We are looking for greatness in high places, but God starts his Greatest Blessings in Low Places. Don't be accused of missing the blessing that sits right under your nose. God birthed a miracle in a manger. (Matthew 1:18-25) It's not always the ideal place where God will send your blessing. God will take you to a low place that will alter your perspective. You start to see all of the things that God protected you from while navigating to that low place. He protected you from dangers seen and unseen. You even see the foes that were in your presence that never harmed you. (Psalms 110:1) Yes it's the low place that brings the greatest blessings. Don't spend too much time seeing the tragedy of the low place, focus on God. God has the keys to your blessings. Spend time in prayer, meditation and studying his word in your low place. Ask God to give you strength to develop the 4 R's that will equip you in being Blessed and Highly Favo

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Love yourself

3 Tips For Curbing Depression and Anxiety

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Depression and anxiety seem to be on the increase today because of the myriad of problems that arise each day..Here are 3 tips to note in the fight to curb depression and anxiety 1. Get Fit As a fitness fanatic myself I regularly experience the endorphin highs that come with exercise. Though I have not cycled in a while, these feel good hormones were in abundance while cycling around London or the countryside! I simply cannot imagine starting my day without my early morning run which keeps me at the peak of perfect health! I recall bumping into a fellow cyclist one day outside my local grocery (Tesco’s). We got chatting and she began telling me about her history of mental health and extensive medication regime. I was astounded to hear that she was able to come off her meds altogether once she became an avid cyclist! I am by no means suggesting you stop taking your medication and replace it with exercise or do any such thing without consulting your GP. But I do know the power of exe

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Trust Him!!

Rest in His Promise

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Good Morning! There is nobody that can curse what God has blessed! Let me reiterate, there is NOBODY that can curse what God has blessed! There may be people in close proximity to you who mean you no good, but trust that God is a protector. Just like in Daniel 6:22, God sent His angel to shut the mouth of the lion to protect him, He will do the same for you. The promises of God are yea and amen (2 Corinthians 1:20)- you’ve got the blessing of Abraham over your life - DECLARE IT! (Galatians 3:9) It’s important to note that when you are in the not yet moment, your favor comes when you are at a place of rest in Christ. Rest in Christ, knowing that he will never leave or forsake you and that he is rewarder of those that diligently seek HIM. (Hebrews 11:6) Are you seeking HIM in your famine? You have got to praise Him in the place that you are in now! This battle is not against flesh (Ephesians 6:12), stay the course! Your praise is your weapon and will position you to reap the blessing

5 ways to overcome stress

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Burden. Overload. Stress. Do these words describe the way you feel about life? If that’s the case, I want you to know you’re not alone. And with God’s help, you can change your outlook and overcome your situation. No matter what’s going on around you, you can have a life in Christ filled with peace and joy. 1. Say something positive. If you constantly feel overwhelmed or under stress and you can’t pinpoint the exact reason, start making some Biblical daily confessions. Rather than getting up each day, talking about how bad things are, begin each day declaring God’s Word and His promises over your life. I am more than a conqueror! (Romans 8:37) God will provide for my every need! (Matthew 6:26) I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me! (Philippians 4:13) 2. Fine-tune your budget. If your finances are a source of constant stress in your life, decide to start a budget (or reevaluate your current budget). What is something practical you can do to solve the problem? Cut an ex

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Stop the worrying!!!

This is not the end of the road

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Good Morning! - God can take your mistakes and turn them into miracles! You are human, and you are going to make mistakes. Gods purpose will not be abandoned because you are navigating the repercussions of a poor choice. (Jer 29:11). The good news is, that in spite of ourselves, God still uses us - even in our imperfections. What God has ordained shall come to pass! (Phil 1:6). God will use the least of them to accomplish His divine purpose. Moses was a stutterer, but God used him to help His people cross The Red Sea on dry ground (Exodus 14). David was an adulterer & a murderer, and God still used Him in a mighty way! Ultimately, your willingness to receive God’s grace and unmerited favor on your life is all that is needed for miracles to abound - His power is made perfect in our weakness (2 Cor 12:9) God does not call the equipped, He equips the called. Even in the mistakes you may have made, God still welcomes you into His marvelous presence with open arms, and will use your gi

What are you Surrounding yourself with?

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Everything in our lives is interconnected. Every animal on earth falls into unique ecosystems; their survival is dependent on an intricate web of connection. Indeed, our own connections determine whether we will survive or thrive . The people and things we interact with inform the quality of our lives. If we grant access to energy-draining relationships our energy runs dry. If we read books and listen to music full of the pangs of sorrow, soon enough we occupy the same sorrowful space. This is why it is vital to court greatness and positivity! Powerful words, songs, movies, and most importantly, people, touch us with their light. Let’s look at the truth of our situation; are we surrounded by greatness and light? Psychologists have found that what they term, emotional contagion , is a real phenomenon; we are profoundly influenced by other’s emotions and actions. They found that happiness and greatness thrive within groups of interconnected friends and family.  In fact “happiness e

10 ways to make your marriage rock

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1. Men need three things . Before we got married, a good friend of the family gave me HER favorite advice and it stuck. From Dr. Laura’s book The Care and Feeding of Husbands, she told me men need three things: food, sex, and a girlfriend. In other words, their needs are not usually as complicated {some are, but that’s another post…}. I made sure to remember the first two often, but the “girlfriend” part is important. While you can and will be “the mom” of the house, no man wants to be married to his mom, so don’t be one to him. This thought has stopped me multiple times from turning into that naggy mom that I can be to my 3 year old all day, and causes me to see him as my boyfriend, my partner, who needs attention from me as his friend, and no one else. 2. pray together every day . when we got home from our honeymoon, and we were settling in for the night that first night back to reality, we climbed into bed, and my sweet husband went straight to his knees. he asked if i would pray

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Be wise!!!!

Trust God

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Good Morning! God’s plan for you is better than the plan you have for yourself. The word itself tells us to write the vision and make it plain (Habakkuk 2:2), however, sometimes our best laid out plans pale in comparison to what God is positioning us to receive. As you wait to see God’s plan unfold, your ability to trust is what will unlock His divine favor in your life. Trust and favor go hand in hand. Can God trust you with a next level blessing? Can you handle the weight and responsibility that comes along with favor? To whom much is given, much is required (Luke 12:48) and it will be your consistency that will elevate you. Joseph could be trusted because he had a forgiving heart. Noah could be trusted because he was obedient. There was favor in the famine for both of them. What are you willing to endure to receive God’s promises in your life? Take rest in the fact, that there is nothing that exceeds God’s eternal purpose for you. Trust His will and allow Him to do a perfect work i

Forgive To Live

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The act of forgiveness can literally take a load off your chest. So says Dr. Fred Luskin, director of the Stanford Forgiveness Project. In his bestselling book, Forgive for Good, A Proven Prescription for Health and Happiness, he reports that several research studies found that just the mere idea of forgiving someone allowed some people to feel better. On the other hand, if the participants in the study imagined themselves as unforgiving, they had negative reactions, such as high blood pressure. Throughout the book, he explains that people who are more forgiving report fewer symptoms of stress and health problems. Failure to forgive may be more significant than hostility as a risk factor for heart disease. We can go a long way in promoting our general health just by choosing to forgive. Unforgiving people keep themselves in a constant state of tension by thinking often about the situation and people involved in a transgression. Such chronic tension can lead to depression and hopeless

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Watch your inner circle

Positioned To Be A Game Changer

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Good morning! God positioned you to change the game. This is the Purpose of favor. Everything that God does has purpose. His works thru your life is designed to change the game, change the thinking and ultimately change lives. Change is good as it places you one step deeper into favor. God seeks out those who love Him and love His commands so that He can bless, guide, and protect them. (Psalm 37:23, Proverbs 3:5-6). He's changing the game. When you are favored with God you know and have the confidence that nothing can happen to you apart from His good purpose (Romans 8:28). Know that you have His ear as you walk through dark valleys (Psalm 34:15) and that your struggle to remain true to Him will not go unrewarded (Matthew 10:42, Revelation 2:10). As God is positioning you to change the game, He is sending favor your way. He is opening doors that can not be closed. He is elevating you to another level of faith and favor. Be sure to examine where you are positioned to ensure you

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Have a beautiful and lovely sunday people!!! Stay Blesssed!!!

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This is so hilarious...Mavrodi would probably laugh at the sight of this.

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Trust the process!!!

Humility is not Humiliation

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Know enough to know you need to know more. It’s hard to accept failure. Admitting that we’ve fallen short of our goals goes against the stubborn parts of our nature. That is all the more reason why we need to accept the consequences of our failures and learn from them. There are a great many possibilities that come out of failure but we tend to only dwell on the negative ones.We know that if we plan to succeed, we must plan to fail. One lesson we gain from failure is humility. It is important to know what humility is in order to take full advantage of its message. Author C.S. Lewis once wrote that, “true humility is not thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less.” Humility is not humiliation. Humility is being able to admit that the positions we hold are fallible and being alright with that. It is where true wisdom can begin because we are freed from the fear of failure and open to possibilities we may never have allowed ourselves to see before. A person who ha

How to maximise your hapiness on your job

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As your home away from home, it's important to create a workspace that's conducive to productivity and well-being. Maximize your happiness on the job by following these 4 simple steps. 1. Be Affirmative Set the foundation for every task, great or small, by using affirmations. The use of these devices helps to rewire the brain by expressing desired outcomes as realities that are already true in the present moment. Keep it simple and write a brief affirmation that speaks to your desired workspace. Try the following: "My workspace is conducive to abundant creativity and high productivity." Think of the affirmation as the energetic foundation on which to build the perfect workspace! 2. Declutter Clutter robs us of peace so reclaim a sense of the senere by decluttering. The good news is decluttering doesn’t need to be a massive undertaking. Approach the process in pieces.  Identify items that can be tossed out without much consideration. Then, categorize items by ho

Are you drinking enough water?

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If you automatically assume you’re drinking enough water, without being intentional about how much you drink, then you probably aren’t. Counting coffee (or tea or juice) as a good water replacement, because it’s made with water, is also a huge mistake! Yes, our bodies will extract the water from those things – if you were stranded on a dessert island, those things would keep you alive. But your goal shouldn’t be “stay alive” while surrounded by accessible water. Your goal should be “feel great”. The extra burden we put on or bodies, of processing coffee, tea, juice and especially pop, takes away from some of the amazing benefits you could be seeing if you drank plain water instead. If you feel great all the time, have lots of energy, are rarely thirsty, and pee often – very light colored or clear pee – then you might actually be getting enough water. If you are tired, have headaches, digestive issues, muscle aches and pains, trouble sleeping, or dull / dry skin, you probably aren’t

Speaking the Love Language Rightly

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We all want to feel appreciated and wanted. We all want to feel understood and cared for. We all want to feel loved . Whether you're single, dating or married, the thought of loving and being loved is what life is all about. Last weekend, during a girls brunch, the book, The 5 Languages of Love by Dr. Gary Chapman, was brought up. I'd never heard of it before. One of my friends starting explaining the concept behind it and suddenly it cliqued. It made perfect sense! While working as a marriage counselor for more than 30 years, he identified five love languages: Words of Affirmation Quality Time Receiving Gifts Acts of Service Physical Touch. In a friendly, often humorous style, he unpacks each one. Some men or women may crave focused attention; another needs regular praise. Gifts are highly important to one person, while another sees fixing a leaky faucet, ironing a shirt, or cooking a meal as filling their "love tank." Some partners might find physical touch

10 ways to bring fun back into that marriage

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My husband and I have been married almost eight years now. Short enough that we are still learning every day, but long enough that we’re starting to fall into some of the same ol’ routines. And while I’m a huge fan of routines in daily life , when things get TOO routine, they often start to get boring and stale… and no one wants that! Are you and your husband stuck in the same ol’ same ol’ boring routine? Why not take some steps to make your marriage fun again? (I mean, since you’re stuck with each other–might as well make the most of it, right ) Here are 10 ways to do just that. 1. Carve Out Time for Each Other Between work, school, church and other family obligations, it’s all too easy to get so busy that you barely have any time left for each other. Don’t let this happen. Whether it’s once a week, once a month or 15 minutes at the end of each day, carve out a special space for one-on-one time and intimate conversation . Put it on your calendar and guard it closely. After all

Dont Do These To Your Man

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Alright, "awful" may be too strong of a word (since nearly everyone has done these before, and having done one of these certainly doesn't make you awful!). Nevertheless, here's a list of 10 ugly things you may be doing to your husband that certainly aren't helping your marriage. 1) Nagging Believe it or not, your husband's aa pretty smart guy. Really, he is. He hears what you're saying (most of the time), he understands what needs to get done (most of the time), and he fully intends to follow through (most of the time). But, he'll do it on his own time and in his own way, and there's no amount of nagging you can do that will change that. Nagging will only create tension. 2) Complaining Sure your life may not be perfect, but complaining about it certainly won't make it any better. Of course it's important to be able to share with your husband the things that bother you, the things that are hard for you, and the things that make you frust

17 Gestures to make your man feel loved

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Every man feels and receives love in different ways, so not all of these ideas are going to work for you, but at least a few of them will! Pick three this week to use to show your man how much you love him! 1. Food is the way to a man's heart. Make a list of his favorite snacks, treats, and meals - and make one of them for your husband, just because. 2. Put yourself first. Your man is going to feel loved when you take care of yourself. Make time to eat right, exercise, and look your best, so that you can feel your best. Take care of yourself emotionally, too. Love where you are at in life and be optimistic and grateful. Having a happy and healthy wife goes a long ways in helping your man feel loved. 3. Save money. Be more savvy about money, whether you are both the breadwinners, or just one of you. Be smart. Save more. And always express appreciation often to your husband for all he does to help provide for your family. 4. Don't talk bad about him. Ever. Be loyal to your ma

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Sometimes you have to lower your expectations

Change the headlines over your life

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Good morning! You need to change the headlines over your LIFE! God isn't hurting you, He's Positioning you. Sometimes when God is positioning you for favor, he requires you to serve others. What are you doing to serve the needs of others? Serving does not hurt you, it helps you. It helps you to realize that this life is not about you, but you serving and helping others. How can you be favored in isolation? Favor requires integration. Integration into the lives of others around you. Be mindful of the lenses you view your life from. God is not hurting you, He is positioning. He says in Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. God has great plans for you, trust His plans. In Luke 6:38 it says: Give and it will be given to you: a good measure pressed down, shaken together and running over will be put into your bosom. When you bless others and sow Favor into others'

Discovering your purpose

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There is nothing like discovering your purpose. Other than your birth, there is no greater moment in your life than the moment you realize the reason you were born. Trust me: There is nothing like it. The instant you discover your purpose, everything begins making sense — what you’ve been through; why you did “this” instead of “that; why this trauma happened; and why God allowed various things to happen in your life that did not happen to others who came from the same background. The problem we often run into is the fact that we compare our “infancy” to the greatness of maturity. We look at the individuals who are living the lives we want to live, and we believe that our first steps into that field will place us on the path to realizing the end results at a much faster rate. After all, we study the “greats”, analyzing their every move. However, reality sets in when we try to utilize our unrefined skills to do on their level what we cannot do on our own. We begin at the beginning, but

That Akward Moment When Love Becomes Strange

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Love is really very Strange. When you are not expecting it at all, you get it and when you need it the most, it leaves you. Love has the power to control you. As much as you can try to save your relationship, it will end if it has to end. There are some signs which will show that you do not love your girlfriend and the end is near. 1. Things Which Were Adorable Are Now Irritating The small things like her silly mistakes, her habit of speaking a lot, her lame jokes and many more things which could make you smile are no more same. Rather, these things are irritating you now. 2. No Excitement Left Earlier the idea of meeting her could fill you with happiness and excitement but now everything has changed. There is no excitement left in the relationship and gone are the days when you were always ready to meet them. 3. Awkward Silences When you both are on the date or spending some time with each other and suddenly there is nothing left to talk about. You can’t speak anything even if yo

Everyone has their own struggle

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“Be kind, everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” This insight is universal because it reminds us that the people in our lives are dealing with their own hardships; that they have their own pain to process. Even with a sage reminder like this, why is it that we only see our own distress when in the middle of hard times? Why do we feel that we have a monopoly on pain? We first must understand why we become more self-centered in times of anxiety. A recent study found that troubled feelings increase our reliance on egocentric thinking--meaning that we stop seeing other’s perspectives while distressed. We become more self-centered when experiencing unhappy circumstances and this causes us to only see our own agonies because of our agitated, single-focused minds. Our selfishness is bound to be apparent to others as well. One study has shown that patients who used more first-person pronouns (I and me) during therapy sessions had a higher incidence of depression while other resear