After Thought

Love is that tender feeling that can only be captured by the pain of knowing

you are the only one that can bring me to tears.

I often envision what my life would be like if we had actually taken the time
to pursue the love we both so desperately needed.

The smell of your masculinity overpowers my desire to think rationally. Your
touch is like consuming a controlled substance that is no longer available for
refill.

I find the thought of you utterly intoxicating. Like consuming a fine wine
allowing the taste to role across your palate and bring delight to an otherwise
prosaic situation.

Sometimes I get so caught up in the past that I began to question my reality.

I get caught off guard by visions of the future because the portrait we created
no longer includes your silhouette.

My mind is overtaken by images of uncertainty, and I can not seem to release
the treasures that are prohibiting my desire for rebirth.

I pray for God to release me from exile, but for now He see's fit to allow me
time on this deserted island to sort through this maze of emotions.

I have often heard the phrase "what doesn't kill you will make you stronger."
But if death is already upon you, how is it possible to regain your strength.

I find solace in knowing that one day I will have the pleasure of being
introduced to the one person that speaks my love language fluently.

Once the tide rises up and washes the sand through my toes, I will anticipate
the revival of new life.

If I tilt my head just right, I can catch a glimpse of my future in the distance.

As the new portrait is unveiled I stand firm in knowing I am alive, I am loved
and I am free.

Be Blessed,

Lady 4.0 ©

Think Big

Have you ever wondered why it seems some people have the continuous hand of God working in their life, despite their circumstance? That is because they have learned to allow God to direct their path, to begin walking in their purpose. Faith in God requires a great deal of patience. When praying to God, don't assume the answer is no because you do not get an immediate response. Once God has given you your purpose, you are then given a vision. Remember vision is defined as the act or power of anticipating that which will or may come to be. So think big. Any vision that you can accomplish without God's help is too small. When God makes your purpose plain he is expecting you to follow his lead, because he is prepared to assist you with accomplishing unbelievable odds. When you see someone achieve the impossible, know that God truly shows favor to those that are faithful. Do not waste time reminiscing on deeds that did not come to pass. That just means God had a larger vision for you to follow. So study his word, listen for his voice, and follow his direction. He will never steer you wrong.

Job 5:8-10 But if it were I, I would appeal to God; I would lay my cause before him. He performs wonders that cannot be fathomed, miracles that cannot be counted.

Be Blessed,

Lady 4.0

Don't Fall Into the Trap

The devil has an uncanny way of getting us to view the hurtful situations we experience as God's way of not coming through for us. The devil uses this sly tactic to keep us bound and use and exploit us. We as the unsuspecting victim fall right into his hands and not only allow him to infect our life, but uses us to infect the lives of those in our inner circle. He also uses our desire for self absorbed fantasies to entice use to remain on his team. Sometimes we tend to seek instant results than to wait on God to handle the situation and bring about the correct end result. Did I also mention some of the pain and turmoil we endure is due to our own lack of patience. If you pray for God to change you instead of changing your situation, this will allow for the time it may take for God to bring you out of your wilderness. Be mindful the pain we may experience through each of our trials, are to strengthen us. God then is preparing us to have faith in him and begin to walk in our purpose. As we begin following God's direction, he expects us to use those same wilderness experiences to heal those that are in the same situations, or are about to go through them. So don't allow the devil to convince you to use your pain as a cope out. Keep in mind the one person that he is trying to pry you from, is the only person that can heal your pain and bring you through your situation.

Food for Thought: Did it ever occur to you that sometimes God may allow you to suffer in order for you to have no other choice than to depend on him?

Be Blessed,

Lady 4.0

No Shame No Gain

Sometimes as Christians once we are saved, we want all the glory of God's promise but are not willing to do the work required. God gives each of us a specific gift or talent. And yes he does expect us to utilize that gift to enhance the lives of believers as well as non believers. Every situation God has placed you in, brought you out of or kept you in for an indefinite amount of time was specifically for you to share with those around you in the form of your testimony. You are not immune from the snares of the devil. Reality is you will probably experience more turmoil than before you became saved. But in order for God to truly use you, and your purpose to be fully exercised, you must expose yourself to the level of intimacy that is most unbearable to you. Remember your pain will be someone's peace, and could very well be the difference in someone seeking God or turning their back on him depending on the particular trial they experience.

Romans: 12: 3-8

For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you. Just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given us. If a man's gift is prophesying, let him use it in proportion to his faith. If it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is contributing to the needs of others, let him give generously; if it is leadership, let him govern diligently; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.

Be Blessed,

Lady 4.0