Reflection defined is a thought occurring in consideration or meditation. This may sometimes cause you to shy away from the one person other than God, that knows the truth about who you are beneath the surface. If you are wondering then yes, that would be you. Most of our lives we live to please others when the reality is that generally does not constitute happiness. But because of the fear of being rejected we sometimes live a lifetime of unhappiness. The ambitions we have are placed in a file entitled "not now" or "it's just not meant to be", because we are afraid to embrace the gift God has so graciously given us.
According to 1John 4:18 ~ There is no fear in love, and perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.
Time alone with God has re-birthed a liveliness in me that I will no longer take for granted. I will follow his every instruction as it pertains to my mind, body and soul. I will no longer live to please those that are not worthy of all I possess. We can sometimes allow those that seemingly need rescuing to enter into our personal space, and not realize they are there to do us harm.
For the bible says 1Peter 5:8 ~ Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
I am indeed a Queen in my own right and I will live up to that challenge. My life will begin to unfold and blossom into an open book. My smiles going forward will truly be for that reason and not to hide the uncertainty that plagued me for so very long. My eyes will be wide open to the possibilities that await me, and I will take full advantage of every single one.
Matthew 17:20 ~ He said to them, because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain 'Move from here to there', and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you."
My circle of friends may become smaller, but I am confident that will be a blessing. My time will be consumed with living my life my way, or rather God's way. This has been a year of new awakenings, and the upcoming year will continue to serve as my canvas as I create a portrait defining me as I see me, and not what others perceive me to be.
Ephesians 4:29 ~ Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those that hear.
So as you bring in the new year maybe it will be wise to "Reflect" instead of bringing about a "Resolution." I pray blessings of prosperity to everyone that reads these words.
Happy New Year!!!
Lady 4.0
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Saturday, November 23, 2013
The Power of the Unknown
Sometimes it takes someone you do not not know to give you a true revelation of your interpretation of yourself
Your innermost secrets resurface begging for clarity and your mind becomes inhabited with thoughts of old
The person you have born anew is challenged by the distant fear of the person you used to be
In theory it is said that time will ultimately heal all wounds, but what of the wounds you are unaware you possess
Those that are so deeply hidden you actually believe they are the pains of someone you have encountered
Your mind is partially shielded because you are afraid to bring forth the truth, not the truth as you know it but the truth as it actually transpired
You are mentally numb from tirelessly abandoning any association of your previous life
The reality of it all is that in order to embrace your new found freedom you must address the demons of the life you attempt to leave behind
The pain runs through your veins like deep dark molasses suffocating you with each and every breath
The idea of slumber is far away in the distance and evidence of your rescuer is nowhere in sight
You silently cry out to God for what seems to be a lifetime of agony and your chest burns with the intensity of a four alarm blaze
Darkness is what surrounds you and silence is your new theme song
You awake with a new sense of purpose and realize God was the answer to your dilemma all along
Be Blessed,
Lady 4.0
Your innermost secrets resurface begging for clarity and your mind becomes inhabited with thoughts of old
The person you have born anew is challenged by the distant fear of the person you used to be
In theory it is said that time will ultimately heal all wounds, but what of the wounds you are unaware you possess
Those that are so deeply hidden you actually believe they are the pains of someone you have encountered
Your mind is partially shielded because you are afraid to bring forth the truth, not the truth as you know it but the truth as it actually transpired
You are mentally numb from tirelessly abandoning any association of your previous life
The reality of it all is that in order to embrace your new found freedom you must address the demons of the life you attempt to leave behind
The pain runs through your veins like deep dark molasses suffocating you with each and every breath
The idea of slumber is far away in the distance and evidence of your rescuer is nowhere in sight
You silently cry out to God for what seems to be a lifetime of agony and your chest burns with the intensity of a four alarm blaze
Darkness is what surrounds you and silence is your new theme song
You awake with a new sense of purpose and realize God was the answer to your dilemma all along
Be Blessed,
Lady 4.0
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Your Role as a Mother
At what point do we start to take responsibility for the actions of our children? As parents God gives us the task of nurturing and caring for our children, to ensure they are taken care of during their formative years. All too often we lose sight of this because society has groomed us to believe the best way to become a good parent is to be your child's friend, by convincing them you are their equal. There are a few different definitions of equal, but two of my favorites are (1. of the same rank) and (2. evenly proportioned or balanced). If you were born in 1965 and you are two years from being half a century old, how is it that you are evenly proportioned or balanced with your child who is exactly 27 years younger than you? According to
Proverbs 23:13-14
Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die. If you strike him with the rod, you will save his soul from Sheol.
Now granted a good majority of us were not saved, or maybe saved but were not actively following the guidelines God had set in place for us when our children were born. When we were young and naive we thought being a good parent was to provide the necessities (food, shelter and clothing) and an occasional extra if we could afford it. We had no idea we were suppose to be protecting our children's souls and teaching them the fundamentals of the bible. I mean how could we teach something we knew little or nothing about? I grew up in church like many of you and during that time I can honestly say I was going through the motions. In other words I only went because I was required to attend. I had no idea of the reasons and purpose at the time because during service my mind was mostly occupied with what I would be doing after the service ended. Now that I am attempting to comply with God's purpose for my life it has been extremely difficult to make that transition. I was never one to fall into the parent/friend trap with my children and as my children will attest they did receive corporal punishment when needed. I think my biggest flaw was attempting to compensate for the missing parent. According to
1John 3:18
Let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth
So for me working two jobs to accommodate a lifestyle I felt my children deserved was number one on my priority list. In doing so that allowed my children a great deal of idle time. Since I was not regularly reenforcing God's plans and expectations for their lives, and I was trusting them to do the right thing based on what I had taught them about right and wrong. I did not understand that I should also be preparing them for the possibility of influences outside of our home. But God has given me the privilege of a second chance.
Isaiah 43:18
Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old
So basically I can not change what has already occurred. However the relationship with my children going forward is based strictly on God's principles for my life and my role as their mother. Never lose sight of your true purpose. The devil can paint a picture so vivid that will having you thinking all is a lost cause. Do not feed into that lie. Your child's soul is definitely worth fighting for everyday. Just remember someone had to fight for your soul to get you to where you are today.
Lady 4.0
Proverbs 23:13-14
Do not withhold discipline from a child; if you strike him with a rod, he will not die. If you strike him with the rod, you will save his soul from Sheol.
Now granted a good majority of us were not saved, or maybe saved but were not actively following the guidelines God had set in place for us when our children were born. When we were young and naive we thought being a good parent was to provide the necessities (food, shelter and clothing) and an occasional extra if we could afford it. We had no idea we were suppose to be protecting our children's souls and teaching them the fundamentals of the bible. I mean how could we teach something we knew little or nothing about? I grew up in church like many of you and during that time I can honestly say I was going through the motions. In other words I only went because I was required to attend. I had no idea of the reasons and purpose at the time because during service my mind was mostly occupied with what I would be doing after the service ended. Now that I am attempting to comply with God's purpose for my life it has been extremely difficult to make that transition. I was never one to fall into the parent/friend trap with my children and as my children will attest they did receive corporal punishment when needed. I think my biggest flaw was attempting to compensate for the missing parent. According to
1John 3:18
Let us not love with word or with tongue, but in deed and truth
So for me working two jobs to accommodate a lifestyle I felt my children deserved was number one on my priority list. In doing so that allowed my children a great deal of idle time. Since I was not regularly reenforcing God's plans and expectations for their lives, and I was trusting them to do the right thing based on what I had taught them about right and wrong. I did not understand that I should also be preparing them for the possibility of influences outside of our home. But God has given me the privilege of a second chance.
Isaiah 43:18
Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old
So basically I can not change what has already occurred. However the relationship with my children going forward is based strictly on God's principles for my life and my role as their mother. Never lose sight of your true purpose. The devil can paint a picture so vivid that will having you thinking all is a lost cause. Do not feed into that lie. Your child's soul is definitely worth fighting for everyday. Just remember someone had to fight for your soul to get you to where you are today.
Lady 4.0
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