Do you keep searching for a NEW YOU??

If you are searching for ways to improve yourself but you can’t seem to make any headway, perhaps you should consider the possibility that you do not really want to change. Self-improvement is really about creating a change within yourself. That inner change then reflects and reverberates in the world around you.


All too often, self-improvement is thought to be some type of science—the best tools to work with, books to learn from, seminars to pump you up. While all of these things are helpful, if you are not changed on the inside, every bit of self-improvement you attempt to apply to yourself will most likely not last very long.

If you are serious about improving yourself and living a fuller life through self-improvement, you can do it.

HEY YOU-STOP TALKING ABOUT IT & DO IT

If you only sit around and talk about all the ways you are going to change yourself for the better and never actually start making those changes, it will never happen. You are you. You are the only one who can change who you are, what you do, or how you live. If you want to improve yourself, you have to stop being a talker and start being a doer.

START LIVING!!!! TODAY START LIVING!!!!

Are you wasting away precious time because you can only dream of what a better future for yourself might be like? Where is all the dreaming getting you? You need goals and dreams. But more than that, you need to get up and start living your life now. If you keep dreaming about all the ways you’ll be a better person in ten years and don’t start living for today, those ten years will pass and you will still be the same person you are today. Live today. Make one tiny change today.

TRY ASKING SOMEONE THE SCARY QUESTIONS....

One of the best ways to improve yourself is to get input from other people who know you well. In order to do this though, you need thick skin. Don’t ask for someone’s honest opinion of positive changes you need to make, then get mad at them for telling you the truth. Listen with an open and willing heart and make notes of what you’re told. You will gather a wealth of valuable input, if you are willing to listen and apply it to your life.

Crying Inside

AVAIL ON AMAZON - Do you have a issue with Time managment?

Four Amazing Passages About Prayer

1) Of the 27 passages in the N.T. that deal with prayer - most of the teachings are from Jesus himself

2) We shall explore 3 passages from Jesus and 1 penned by Paul

Jn 15:7 “Remain in me”

Mk 10:51 “What do you want?”

Mk 11:24 “Believe that you have received it”

Phil 4:7 “A peace that passes understanding will fill your heart”

I. Jn 15:7 READ carefully (Three aspects of this teaching)

Remaining; Asking; Receiving

A. “Remaining” - KJV - “abide in me”

1. To take up abode

2. Living in Christ

a. Do you believe God OR believe in God?

b. Do you believe the Word of God OR believe in it?

c. Living in Christ involves believing both God and His Word.

(READ Jn 15:7 again)

3. What does it mean - “If you abide in me and my words abide in you?”

a. Does it mean Memorizing the Bible?

b. Does it mean Quoting “book, chapter, & verse” at the drop of a hat?

c. It means - Letting His Word Tell You What to Do!!

4. When Christ’s words are living in you - then you are obedient to what He says.

5. It means that you and God are on the same side!

a. This clue gives you a big WHY in this scripture.

b. It means that you are going to want what He wants.

And He will want what you want.

1) Look at I Jn 5:14-15

2) Jn 10:30 “I and my father are one.”

3) Jn 17:21 “As thou art in me, and I in thee; may they be one in us.”

B. “Remaining” in Christ keeps you from “ASKING” for unimportant things.

1. We want (thus pray for) what His word says is important.

2. If our requests are for yachts and Rolex watches -

then here’s a clue that God’s word is not living us.

3. Being on the same side with Christ eliminates selfish prayers.

4. May we not ask for physical blessings?

Of course we may - Jesus said we should -

It is God’s will that we have these things.

C. We shall “Receive” what God wants us to have.

1. God does not want us to suffer any more that we want our children to suffer.

2. But sometimes, being deprived is a great way to learn.

3. And sometimes a child thinks he is suffering when he is NOT.

(God’s view of suffering is often different from ours) Jn 11:1-7

4. But - if we are letting God’s word literally tell us what to do - then what we want is going to be suitable.

a. And as a result - Jesus can say: “You will receive it.”

b. You see - the key is not only praying, but Living . . .

“Not my will but thine be done . . .”

c. That’s what “Remaining” in Jesus is

1) That’s what letting His words Live in us IS

2) It results in “Receiving” what we “Ask” -

because we are in tune with God’s will.

II. Mark 10:51

A. Background:

1. Jesus is in a Big Hurry - vs 46

2. Great crowds accompanied Him (gallery at International Tourney)

3. A beggar may be heard hollering in the background

a. How do you feel about beggars? Right - everyone else too

b. People tried to quiet him down - vs 48

c. They are ashamed of the local nuisance.

4. Jesus stopped (stopped in his tracks) vs 49

5. The man asked for mercy - vs. 48 (you don’t want justice!)

6. Jesus was not intimidated by the crowd

7. Jesus said, “Bring that man to me” - vs 49

(Why not say, “Come here”? Jesus knew he was blind)

B. Jesus asked, “What do you want me to do for you?”

1. I think I would have known what he wanted!

a. And Jesus knew the hearts of all men

b. Yet he asked, “What do you want?”

c. “Master - I want to see.”

d. Why did Jesus ask?

2. By making the man define it, it brought reality to his request.

C. What do you want from Jesus? Do you know?

1. What do we often pray? “Oh Father . . .

a. . . . help me; be with me; help me do good;

b. . . . help me be a good Dad; a good Christian;

c. . . . give me mercy; give me relief; give me strength.

2. Sounds a little vague doesn’t it?

a. Kind of like “Vain repetitions”?

b. Sometimes I council married people who are not happy.

1) They want their spouse to make them happy.

2) I say, “What do you want?”

3) How can your spouse be what you want -

if you don’t even know what you want?

3. When you pray - “Dear God - Help Me” -

a. You can never wake up one day and say, “He did it - thanks!”

b. If you are not specific, you can’t recognize the answer when you get it!

c. Don’t just ask, “Give me a good life”. That’s too vague.

Ask specifically, step by step.

4. Jesus asked “What do you want?”

a. He forced the man to be concise.

b. And being concise forces us to be specific

c. And being specific allows us to recognize the answer.

1) “Today - help me NOT to use profanity”.

2) “Today - help me be complimentary to my wife.”

3) “Connect me with a person I can help.”

4) “Show me a person searching for you.”

d. These requests are measurable!

1) Being specific helps us see the answers.

2) And - the answer will come.

D. Being specific makes you analyze what you really want.

1. Sometimes, we don’t stop to consider what must accompany the answer to our prayers.

a. “Lord, help my children become strong Christians.”

1) That might involve a trip to the pig pen

2) (Before they realize that the Father’s house is better).

b. “Lord, help my children to love you.”

1) This will mean that they will have to Give Up.”

2) Might mean we have to also (no one wants to sacrifice)

2. Being specific makes us define the difference between a wish and a want.

a. I wish I could lose 15 pounds.

b. But I Don’t Want to Eat Right and Exercise

3. We wish we were Better Christians -

a. But do we want it?

b. If we do - then:

1) We will be specific about what’s wrong.

2) We will persist in prayer about it.

a) This is called wrestling in prayer.

b) When we too quickly - too easily - give up in prayer - Is this a sign we don’t really want it?

c) Then we wonder why God doesn’t answer prayer: We Don’t Know What We Want!

4. I wish I could sing like __________________________.

a. “Dear Lord - help me sing like ______________________.

b. But - I don’t want to have to take lessons.

c. I don’t want to have to work.

d. Do you see the difference between a wish and a want?

5. What do you want Jesus Christ to do for you?

Could you tell Him if He asked you right now?

III. Mark 11:24 (Please be turning to this text)

A. This scripture contains a mind-boggling promise.

1. I refused to think about this verse for years.

2. It was too amazing to believe.

a. Sometimes it scares me to think that God has given me:

1) the wife - I always wanted

2) the home - I always wanted

3) the health - I always wanted

4) the children - I always wanted

5) the job - I always wanted

b. It is just too wonderful for me! It scares me.

3. That is the way this scripture is . . .

B. READ vss 20-24 (WOW!!!)

1. See vs 23 - “I tell you the truth”

2. This must be symbolical (There is a lot of symbolism in the Bible you know . . .)

a. This promise was made to the disciples . . .

b. Paul was a disciple -

1) Yet - the thorn didn’t go away when he asked

He asked 3 times (“My grace is sufficient”)

2) He prayed and prayed to get out of prison -

but he finally realized that Paradise might just be the alternate destination.

c. How do we fit this stuff together?

(Jesus Himself prayed 3 times, “Let this cup pass . . .”)

3. How do we apply this principle in our lives?

C. Look at vs 22 - “Have Faith in God”.

1. For this promise to be true (“believe you have received - granted”),

God must be real to you (that is the “Faith” Jesus mentioned)

2. We think of Abraham when we think of Faith.

a. God promised - Leave home - to land - I’ll make great nation

b. Problem - Abraham had no son

c. He went to the land. He lived there for years

1) His wife became older and older - past child bearing years

2) He became older and older - prospects bleaker & bleaker

d. Finally - Sarah suggested the handmaiden

1) He had that son - but it was not the son of promise.

2) God promised that Sarah would bear the son.

3) Abraham sent the first son away.

e. And - in his old age - Isaac is finally born.

1) So - what does God say to do?

2) Take him to a mountain and SACRIFICE HIM

a) You don’t just kill him

b) You burn him up! (That’s a bleak prospect, isn’t it?)

f. But look what Abraham says to his servants:

“You wait here, my son and I will go and worship -

And WE will Return”.

Heb 11:17 & 19 “he who had received the promises was offering up his only begotten son . . . he considered that God is able to raise men even from the dead; from which he also received him back as a type.”

g. Abraham BELIEVED GOD.

And God’s promise demanded a living Isaac

He was prepared to Burn Isaac Up -

And yet - return with him alive!

h. Jesus said - “Have faith in God”.

D. We must learn to put our faith in the Ask-ee -- not the Asked for!

1. Abraham didn’t know Why and he didn’t know How -

but he knew Who!!

2. Our attention needs to shift:

From: the thing asked for

To: the one asked

Eph 3:20 “God is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all we ask or think.”

a. Abraham was praying, “Bring him back to life”.

b. God did not do it as Abraham asked. Why?

c. He didn’t have to - His purpose ... accomplished another way

1) What was His purpose?

2) To demonstrate Abraham’s faith

(now God knows - Abraham knows - We know)

3. Shall we curse God when He answers our prayers and fulfills His purposes in another way . . . beyond what we think or ask?

4. In Eph 3:20 - Paul is saying - “Put faith in the Ask-ee - not the Asked For”.

E. Look what Jesus said, “. . . ask - believing that you have received it...”

1. The instant I ask of God that which is according to His will - I believe He sets the wheels in motion.

Now . . .

a. He may roll down something beyond what I asked.

b. And/or - it may take a long, long time for me to see it.

(how long did Abraham wait for Isaac?)

(how long did Israelites wait in Egyptian bondage?)

c. But I believe this:

1) His answer will be good for me (one way or another)

2) His answer will accomplish His purposes

(which is what I want if I am remaining in Christ)

2. And - IF that answer is NOT in my lifetime - I will die believing that my death may be a part of bringing about the answer to my prayer.

F. The prayer of faith is prayed by a heart that is full of God.

1. It is believing that you have received it

2. Then living as though it will happen.

IV. Philippians 4:7 The Prayer of Trust

A. READ Phil 4:6-7

1. Many times we cannot know God’s will in a situation.

2. So . . . when we ask a certain thing, we TRUST that God will do what’s right.

B. The Prayer of Trust is NOT:

1. A Feeble Faith - “Whatever . . .”

2. A Lazy Faith - “I don’t want to search the scriptures to find God’s will.”

C. Rather - it Believes that God has my best interest at heart

(and we must never doubt that!) (we must pray . . .)

1. “God - you love my children more than I do . . .”

2. “God - you love my husband/wife more than I do . . .”

3. So . . . when I don’t understand why things happen -

I still know that always, always and forever you’re doing what’s best for them.”

D. The Prayer of Trust ALWAYS includes Thanksgiving.

1. “Be anxious for nothing - but in everything by prayer and supplication, WITH THANKSGIVING, let your requests be made known to God.”

2. I can thank Him for what He has done in the past.

3. I can thank Him that my request is already being processed.

4. Without Thanksgiving - You CANNOT pray the Prayer of Trust

Psalm 13:1-6 (contrast vss 1-4 with 5-6)

Concl What have we seen in these lessons?

1) We have discussed the Power of Prayer:

a) The power of Praise

b) The power of Confession c) The power of Supplication

d) The power of Thanksgiving

e) The power of Intercession

f) The power of Persistence

AND . . .

2) We have learned these truths about Prayer:

a) If we - “Remain in Christ” - (make His will our own)

b) And, if we - “Ask specifically what it is we want”

c) And, if we - “Believe that we have received it”

(or something exceedingly better!)

d) Then - “A peace that passes understanding will guard our hearts and thoughts in Christ Jesus.”

All that is left is to put this into practice in:

“My Life of Prayer”

Oh how I want to

I want to write about how you make me feel

How every time I see your face I know that you’re real

I can’t describe the feeling you always raise in me

I can’t describe this wash of happiness that you seem to bring

But I want to write about it, I want to write about you



I want to write about that day we shared

How every time you would laugh it would linger in the air

I can’t describe the loving look in your eyes

I can’t describe the reason why you won’t say, “Goodbye”.

But I want to write about it, I want to write about you



I want to write about all our memories, all our stories, and adventures

How we conquered them together

But I can’t describe the paths we took

I can’t describe the sense of security I felt in that one look

But I want to; I want to write about you



I want to write about us

How everything felt was true love not lust

But I can’t describe anything without you

I can’t describe all our hopes and dreams

How everything that was so perfect left in a fleet of screams



I want to write

But I can’t explain how our plans got so disarrayed

How god just had to take you away

I can’t describe this sudden feeling I have to be by your side

How even through death I have to hide all that I feel inside



I want to write, but I forget how to describe what is meant

I want to write about you but I can’t

I can’t describe the feeling of lost, the feeling of what it all cost

Or of the silent screams, the lovely dreams with just you and me

But I want to-

~~~~~~~~~Oh how I want too~~~~~~

Untitled....

"All your energy leaves you and everything in your life seems to loose all meaning, how do i meand a broken heart? My entire world has fallen apart. How do I find hope in a brand new day.....when the one I love has gone away? My mind overflows with memories of you, of all that we knew... of all that I know..... of all that we shared.... I long....for your touch.... and your warm embrace... the look in your eyes ... the smile on your face.
: My dreams are filled with the softest gentle kiss, I wake and cry for all that I miss...I hardly sleep and wonder why it wasn't me you would keep....
 How do I mend this broken heart, when your my one true love and you and I are apart?
 My heart Knows to love only you
 it wont let go
what else do I do?
 Our moments together were precious and few... but I still cherish all of them more then you will ever know
 I loved you then
I love you now
 The question is how....

There's no use pretending the pieces don't fit anymore

Love it :)

Love is complicated. Love is sublime. Love is an addiction. Love is one of a kind.
I love you takes 3 seconds to say, 3 hours to explain & a lifetime to prove 
The way you treat people is a direct reflection of how you TRULY feel about yourself!

Bodega Bay for my BIG 30 August 11th 2010

"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirtit within me" Psalm 51:10

Past Weekend

I had a great weekend :)

Spent a ton of time with my Grandma~we went shopping and spend some time getting some relaxation at the house.

I bought her the cutest blue scarf, blue hat and teddy bear with a blue outfit

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....Touchin' your skin, and your hair fallin' slow........ Don't You Wanna Stay - Jason Aldean (ft. Kelly Clarkson)

Grandma's Love

A grandma is warm hugs and sweet memories. She remembers all of your accomplishments and forgets all of your mistakes. She is someone you can tell your secrets and worries to, and she hopes and prays that all your dreams come true. She always loves you, no matter what. She can see past temper tantrums and bad moods, and makes it clear that they don't affect how precious you are to her. She is an encouraging word and a tender touch. She is full of proud smiles. She is the one person in the world who loves you with all her heart, who remembers the child you were and cherishes the person you've become.

My son's amazing! August 2010

Grief ~ Written for my girlfriend Mary

Grief can awaken us to new values and new and deeper appreciations. Grief can cause us to re-prioritize things in our lives, to recognize what's really important and put it first. Grief can heighten our gratitude as we cease taking the gifts life bestows on us for granted. Grief can give us the wisdom of being with death. Grief can make death the companion on our left who guides us and gives us advice.


None of this growth makes the loss good and worthwhile, but it is the good that comes out of the bad

Love you Mary~ my prayers are with you and your family.

November 14th 2010 ~ Muay Thai Kickboxing

August 11th 2010

Snow Patrol - You could be happy

Pieces - Red - Lyrics

My Birthday weekend August 14th 2010

My cousin's Goddaughter she loved that I put the flower in my hair with her it made her soooo happy. I love making children happy

She was a Q-ti and look out my hot momma and me

Myself and Momma

All of 30

Don't forget to speak positive things about yourself everyday :D

Past post I put on Facebook...

Sometimes in life it's easy to forget to remain and stay happy; especially when your doing everything right and everything comes crashing down. Remember God knows and sees you, he doesn't forget anything. :)

“Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical.”

Thank you God and Jesus for all the Blessings you have given me yesterday, today and for all of my tomorrows.

Want change? read a BIBLE, go to CHURCH, do an OUTREACH, get filled with the HOLY SPIRIT, and fall madly in love WITH GOD. You'll never be the same again.

Sometimes people aren't who they seem to be & sometimes people are so much more than you originally thought. :D

Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude :D

I love having people in my life who can make me laugh when i did not even feel like smiling! I'm so thankful that I have some inspirational; comedian; driven; beautiful inside and out friends and family in my life! Truly Blessed to have you! I appreciate you all & if I haven't told you lately; I LOVE YOU :)

Only God can lead you to the Sunshine and the rainbow after every storm.. Remember there is a Hand that is reaching for yours It's up to you to grab hold of it

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight." Proverbs 3:5-6

Only God can lead you to the Sunshine and the rainbow after every storm.. Remember there is a Hand that is reaching for yours It's up to you to grab hold of it :D

All this camping talk has me reminiscing of all the fun times! I say we think about next year now and get some camp sites!!! I want to do our annual all girls camping for sure! We should plan a few family trips as well! :D

Throw back the shoulders, let the heart sing, let the eyes flash, let the mind be lifted up, look upward and say to yourself...Nothing is impossible! (I like this)

There are things that we never want to let go of, people we never want to leave behind. But keep in mind that letting go isn’t the end of the world, it’s the beginning of a new life

You're riding in the car. A song comes on the radio that makes you think of me. What's the song? Make this your status and see the results. :)

I choose to surround herself with people who make her smile, laugh, and who accept her for who is is, and for that, I thank you, :)

Good morning beautiful world. Good morning beautiful people. Today is gonna be a great day. : )

When I think of the ocean's width and depth, I stand in awe because I know God's love for me is so much more wider and so much more deeper. It's unmeasurable!

Forgiveness is never easy, but it is always necessary... When we forgive, we keep our Minds full of Peace, our Hearts full of Love and our Souls full of Joy.

I could just cry tears of joy and I'm one of the proudest MOMS! My son won his 2nd fight as well and did so awesome!!!

Every morning take a good look at yourself in the mirror and say " I am going to have a great day! Yes I can do it, and I will let nobody steal my joy!

The journey is just as important as the destination :)

Everyone is independent in their own beliefs and ideas about things, so never expect a person to always see things your way.

Beauty is on the inside & not the outside. If you are going to judge, judge me by my heart & not by my skin. Your skin ages but your heart stays beautiful.

There are a lot of ways that you can start your day, but the most important way is with prayer.

Be a hand that reaches out. Be a smile for those who have no reason to smile. Be a light for those who live in darkness. Show them what it means to truly love

If we do not speak it or live it, then others cannot see or hear it! Matthew 5:16 In the same way, let your light shine before men ...

Psalm 31:24Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the LORD

Proverbs 3:5-6"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

"Keep your face always toward


the sunshine, and

the shadows will fall behind you."

Kelly Clarkson - Because Of You

betty wright - no pain no gain

Angie Stone - "Baby" feat. Betty Wright

Alicia Keys - Doesn't Mean Anything

Like she says sometimes you just need to start again in order to fly :)

Leona Lewis - Better In Time

I remember when I couldn't listen to this song because my heart was broken... he turned my world upside down and even though I didn't frown I was broken inside - he didn't know it but he meant everything and I would sing this song at the top of my lungs saying it would all get better in time... here I am a long time later and it has got better in time..... I still don't care that I was hurt and wonder if he has a clue how bad it hurt me! How much it broke me down. However I'm thankful I went through it now!

The Mayonnaise Jar

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle,
when 24 Hours in a day is not enough,

remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee.

A  professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls.
He then asked the students, if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with a unanimous “yes.”

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar, effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

“Now,” said the professor, as the laughter subsided, “I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things – family, health, friends, and favorite passions – things that if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.” “The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, house, and car.” “The sand is everything else – the small stuff.”

“If you put the sand into the jar first,” he continued,
“there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls.
The same goes for life.”
If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have room for the things that are important to you.

So...
Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with family and friends. Take time to get medical checkups. Spend time out in nature. Pursue your favorite passions. Laugh. There will always be time to clean the house, fix the disposal, mow the lawn, and wash the car.

“Take care of the golf balls first – the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.”
One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented.
The professor smiled.
“I’m glad you asked.” “It just goes to show you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.”

Please share this with other “Golf Balls.”



I just did…!

Angie Stone: No More Rain

Don't take advantage of the people in your life that you call your friends...take advantage of the moments that you get to spend with them!!

Faith is taking the first step even when you cannot see the staircase - In every step of our life we need to trust that God is guiding us.

I'm learning that you'll never have EXACTLY what you want, but in the end God always gives you exactly what you need to make you into the person you should be.

The past should be left in the past, otherwise it can destroy your future. Live life for what tomorrow has to offer, not for what yesterday has taken away.

Sometimes you will break down and sometimes you will cry but just remember that it's not a sign of weakness, it's a sign that you've been strong for too long

Life's too precious, so have fun, treasure the memories, say what you want, do what you want, have no regrets and remember everything happens for a reason.

I believe everything happens for a reason,people change so you can learn to let go and sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.

-"Happy moments, praise God; Difficult moments, seek God; Quiet moments, praise God; Painful moments, trust God; Every moment, thank God"

Good Parenting is not letting your child do anything they want, It's teaching right from wrong and that there are consequences! Your child will still love you!

Forgiveness is never easy, but it is always necessary... When we forgive, we keep our Minds full of Peace, our Hearts full of Love and our Souls full of Joy.

Stop comparing yourself to others and dive into your own sweet life. Do and be your best and let Jesus take over the rest!

"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:16

Only God can lead you to the Sunshine and the rainbow after every storm.. Remember there is a Hand that is reaching for yours It's up to you to grab hold of it

LeAnn Rimes - Bridge Over Troubled Water

I didn't know she had a version of this song but I like it and love Amazing Grace...

There's 2 ways to do things in life...you can do it right or you can do it over!

The nice thing about being honest is that you don't have any lies to remember when talking to people. A liar can never remember what they said.

The same God who is there for you in your VICTORIES will be there for you in your Defeats!

Every morning take a good look at yourself in the mirror and say " I am going to have a great day! Yes I can do it, and I will let nobody steal my joy!

Everyone has someone in there li[F]e that's impo[R]tant to them. Weather [I]ts a family m[E]mber or [N]ot. But we all have someone to [D]epend on.

As we mature, we realize it's not the amount of friends that matter, but rather what each friend amounts to, that really matters. Have you thanked them lately?

The only way to get through life is to laugh your way through it. You either have to laugh or cry. I prefer to laugh. Crying gives me a headache.

Sometimes blessings are huge and easy to spot and sometimes they are so small we may be too busy to even notice them.

Lord please keep a hand over me,an eye on me,and hold me close to your heart. Amen

Things might not always go as planned, you still gotta make the best out of life.Turn the negatives into positives..Don't allow anything to steal your joy!!

Pacifica for his 14th Birthday~My world :) ((August 22nd))

No amount of gold could ever compare, to the gift of love that my son shares.
I've been blind and I couldn't see that all the love I've wanted is right here in front of me.
He gives reason to get through another day.
Maybe it's how he loves me in his special little way.
And when it gets hard for me to sleep at night....
He wraps his little arms around me and says God will make things right!
From sweet gentle touches to his bear hugs and a kiss...
He makes this hell on earth seem more like a peaceful bliss.
That great big kool-aid smile and the twinkle in his eyes....
Every time I look at him it makes me want to cry.
But they're not tears of sorrow; they're tears of pride and joy....
To know that all the love in heaven is wrapped around my little boy

My Beautiful Mom and I in Pacifica August 22nd 2010

10 Messages from God

1. QUIT WORRYING:
Life has dealt you a blow and all you do is sit and worry. Have you forgotten that I am here to take all your burdens and carry them for you? Or do you just enjoy fretting over every little thing that comes your way?

2. PUT IT ON THE LIST:
Something needs done or taken care of. Put it on the list. No, not YOUR list. Put it on MY to-do-list. Let ME be the one to take care of the problem. I can't help you until you turn it over to Me. And although My to-do-list is long, I am after all... God. I can take care of anything you put into My hands. In fact, if the truth were ever really known, I take care of a lot of things for you that you never even realize.

3. TRUST ME
Once you've given your burdens to Me, quit trying to take them back. Trust in Me. Have the faith that I will take care of all your needs, your problems and your trials. Problems with the kids? Put them on My list. Problem with finances? Put it on My list. Problems with youremotional roller coaster? For My sake, put it on My list. I want to help you. All you have to do is ask.

4. LEAVE IT ALONE:
Don't wake up one morning and say, "Well, I'm feeling much stronger now, I think I can handle it from here." Why do you think you are feeling stronger now? It's simple. You gave Me your burdens and I'm taking care of them. I also renew your strength and cover you in my peace. Don't you know that if I give you these problems back, you will be right back where you started? Leave them with Me and forget about them. Just let Me do my job.

5. TALK TO ME:
I want you to forget a lot of things. Forget what was making you crazy. Forget the worry and the fretting because you know I'm in control. But there's one thing I pray you never forget. Please, don't forget to talk to Me - OFTEN! I love YOU! I want to hear your voice. I want you toinclude Me in on the things going on in your life. I want to hear you talk about your friends and family. Prayer is simply you having a conversation with Me. I want to be your dearest friend.

6. HAVE FAITH:
I see a lot of things from up here that you can't see from where you are. Have faith in Me that I know what I'm doing. Trust Me; you wouldn't want the view from My eyes. I will continue to care for you, watch over you, and meet your needs. You only have to trust Me. Although I have a much bigger task than you, it seems as if you have so much trouble just doing your simple part. How hard can trust be?

7. SHARE:
You were taught to share when you were only two years old. When did you forget? That rule still applies. Share with those who are less fortunate than you. Share your joy with those who need encouragement. Share your laughter with those who haven't heard any in such a long time. Share your tears with those who have forgotten how to cry. Share your faith with those who have none.

8. BE PATIENT:
I managed to fix it so in just one lifetime you could have so many diverse experiences. You grow from a child to an adult, have children, change jobs many times, learn many trades, travel to so many places, meet thousands of people, and experience so much. How can you be soimpatient then when it takes Me a little longer than you expect to handle something on My to-do-list? Trust in My timing, for My timing is perfect. Just because I created the entire universe in only six days, everyone thinks I should always rush, rush, rush.

9. BE KIND:
Be kind to others, for I love them just as much as I love you. They may not dress like you, or talk like you, or live the same way you do, but I still love you all. Please try to get along, for My sake. I created each of you different in some way. It would be too boring if you were allidentical. Please, know I love each of your differences.

10. LOVE YOURSELF:
As much as I love you, how can you not love yourself? You were created by me for one reason only -- to be loved, and to love in return. I am a God of Love. Love Me. Love your neighbors. But also love yourself. It makes My heart ache when I see you so angry with yourself when thingsgo wrong. You are very precious to me, Don't ever forget

"The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new." Happy Birthday to the most important person in my life-my son  it's because of him I have such a great relationship with God & that... I love so much *his momma

Pacifica August 22nd 2010

Muay Thai Kickboxing August 22nd 2010

Not sure if I shared this writing however I want to be sure I at least put it up once so here it goes for the 1st time or 2nd time

One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his tabernacle and set me high upon a... rock." Psalm 27:4-5


Psalm...
 
If you never felt pain, then how would you know that I am a Healer ?


If you never had to pray, How would you know that I am a Deliverer ?

If you never had a trial, How could you call yourself an over-comer ?

If you never felt sadness, How would you know that I am a Comforter ?

If you never made a mistake, How would you know that I am a forgiver?

If you knew all, How would you know that I will answer your questions ?

If you never were in trouble, how would you know that I will come to your rescue ?

If you never were broken, then how would you know that I can make you whole ?

If you never had a problem, How would you know that I can solve them ?

If you never had any suffering, then how would you know what I went through ?

If you never went through the fire, Then how would you become pure ?

If I gave you all things, how would you appreciate them ?

If I never corrected you, How would you know that I love you ?

If you had all power, Then how would you learn to depend on me ?

If your life was perfect, Then what would you need me for?

Love , Jesus

We are responsible for what we are, and whatever we wish ourselves to be, we have the power to make ourselves. If what we are now has been the result of our own past actions, it certainly follows that whatever we wish to be in future can be produced by our present actions; so we have to know how to act


If our actions stem from honesty, kindness, caring, and vision, then no matter what the result of our efforts, we have added something of value to our souls and to the world

When we complain, we remain. When we whine, we stay behind. When we praise, we raise

All I have to do is keep my spirit, feelings and conscience like a sheet of blank paper, and let the Spirit and power of God write upon it what He pleases. When He writes, I will read; but if I read before He writes, I am very likely to be wrong

Faith in something greater than ourselves enables us to do what we have said we'll do, to press forward when we are tired or hurt or afraid, to keep going when the challenge seems overwhelming and the course is entirely uncertain

When you're listening to music you grow on the inside of your heart. Every time you listen to music it's helping in the process of you getting to know who you really are and how you live your life. Everything about music makes a difference in your life

NO OTHER WAY TO LIVE

If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place

All I have to do is keep my spirit, feelings and conscience like a sheet of blank paper, and let the Spirit and power of God write upon it what He pleases. When He writes, I will read; but if I read before He writes, I am very likely to be wrong...

Difficulties are opportunities to better things; they are stepping stones to greater experience. Perhaps someday you will be thankful for some temporary failure in a particular direction. When one door closes, another always opens.

Often this comes to mind as I hear people complain, I myself don't always remember but try: Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough

I have this simple statement that I make often, "Thank you God for all the blessings and abundance in my life!"

Brantley Gilbert - Fall Into Me

Sometimes we just have to be still and be quiet...it's the only way we can know. Psalm 46:10

Just remember when times get tough

F.R.O.G..(F) FOREVER (R) RELY (O) ON (G) GOD.

There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way. Happiness does not come from seeking new landscapes, but from having new eyes on the same life you've always been living.

Hug them, kiss them and tell them that you love them. Don't miss the chances that life is giving you to spend with people you love. There are no rewinds...

This is the Life!