Be strong and courageous. Be not afraid or dismayed before the king of Assyria and all the horde that is with him, for there is Another with us greater than [all those] with him. With him is an arm of flesh, but with us is the Lord our GOD to help us and to fight our battles. -2 CHRONICLES 32:7-8
We depend on people in our lives for love, companionship, friendship, even fellowship; but they can only do what GOD allows them. Why would you depend on a person of flesh that can easily be moved out of your life instead of putting your FAITH in GOD?
Trust that people are placed in our lives for different reasons and sometimes just for a season; yet, it is to serve GOD's purpose. If they are moved in or out, trust that it should be no concern of ours. It is all in the Master's plan.
Give thanks and always appreciate those who surround us and trust that GOD knows what he is doing!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Stock Options: Investing in Self (YOU)
Yet the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen [YOU] and set you on a firm foundation and guard you from the evil. -2 THESSALONIANS 3:3
Investing in YOU begins with YOU...
Analysis (research and compare), projections (expected outcomes), ROI-Return on Investment (input and output)....We must start with us and invest in ourselves! GOD has given us all the necessary tools to be successful in ALL that we do. *What would you do if you KNEW you could NOT fail? Focus on you, after all you are created in the image, likeness of GOD-how beautiful is the product (nothing compares)!
Analysis-conduct a "self" analysis through research all areas of your life *Spiritually, Emotionally, Physically, Financially, Mentally-in any order you want, just begin to take inventory of YOU. Conduct a self inventory of where you are in life and start compiling the data!
Projections or expected outcomes...Do you want to increase your spiritual life-what does it take? Do you want to improve your health? Are you willing to make a lifestyle change to accomplish this? Do you want to tune up your finances? Are you willing to create a budget and stick to it? Are you willing to change your career or even find a second job?
ROI-return on investment now that you have created a plan of action and implemented that lifestyle change; the proof is in your growth! You have increased your Spiritual life abundantly-stronger in faith, physically you are now making time to workout and strengthen your body daily, your finances are strong and savings are increasing for retirement...the list of examples are infinite! It is about putting yourself first and taking care of YOU! *Stock options: Investing in Self (YOU)!
Investing in YOU begins with YOU...
Analysis (research and compare), projections (expected outcomes), ROI-Return on Investment (input and output)....We must start with us and invest in ourselves! GOD has given us all the necessary tools to be successful in ALL that we do. *What would you do if you KNEW you could NOT fail? Focus on you, after all you are created in the image, likeness of GOD-how beautiful is the product (nothing compares)!
Analysis-conduct a "self" analysis through research all areas of your life *Spiritually, Emotionally, Physically, Financially, Mentally-in any order you want, just begin to take inventory of YOU. Conduct a self inventory of where you are in life and start compiling the data!
Projections or expected outcomes...Do you want to increase your spiritual life-what does it take? Do you want to improve your health? Are you willing to make a lifestyle change to accomplish this? Do you want to tune up your finances? Are you willing to create a budget and stick to it? Are you willing to change your career or even find a second job?
ROI-return on investment now that you have created a plan of action and implemented that lifestyle change; the proof is in your growth! You have increased your Spiritual life abundantly-stronger in faith, physically you are now making time to workout and strengthen your body daily, your finances are strong and savings are increasing for retirement...the list of examples are infinite! It is about putting yourself first and taking care of YOU! *Stock options: Investing in Self (YOU)!
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Learning to......"Ask for HELP!"
Challenges appear to be just that...a CHALLENGE! You observe, analyze, plan a way to solve, and then ATTEMPT to implement the plan while crossing your fingers; hoping that it will work!
People spend so much energy on decisions because they lack preparation. You would never go for an interview of a high salary job without preparing for it; you want the final deciding choice of applicants to be only ONE-and that would be YOU!
In "The Confident Woman Devotional," Meyer suggests, "Ask GOD to give you courage (p. 178)." We all need courage...you do not have to do anything alone! Have the courage to live by FAITH and the courage to TRUST your faith.
What is impossible with man is possible with God (Mark 10:27).
People spend so much energy on decisions because they lack preparation. You would never go for an interview of a high salary job without preparing for it; you want the final deciding choice of applicants to be only ONE-and that would be YOU!
In "The Confident Woman Devotional," Meyer suggests, "Ask GOD to give you courage (p. 178)." We all need courage...you do not have to do anything alone! Have the courage to live by FAITH and the courage to TRUST your faith.
What is impossible with man is possible with God (Mark 10:27).
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Teaching AIN'T for everybody! But LEARNING is...
Young minds are always directed to ponder the age old question, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" I am STILL trying to find out as I explore a plethora of career options.
All through high school, a focus was set on Biomedicine and my love grew from exposure to Science through my teachers. One teacher in particular was Mr. Green (Miami Central Senior High School-Rocket 4 Lyfe!!!) that I had for two years of advanced Science. We had t-shirts with the cool slogans (at least we thought-the "original geek squad") to increase awareness of animal extinction, environmental causes, and anything else deemed worthy of our support.
What type of student are you? Are you a visual learner-needing to SEE everything first or auditory learner-needing to HEAR everything? Do you prefer hands-on (kinesthetic)?You can be all of these "TYPES" at one time; just be willing to become a life long learner.
Think of your experiences and exposure as foundation building to uncover opportunities to learn; to grow. Use your knowledgeable skills and put it into practice...after all, practice does produce experts!
Being an expert is a GIFT! We all have gifts (things you do well), qualities that set you apart from everyone else. Inventory of self: What is your gift and your calling? Are you using it? My personal gift is TEACHING and my calling is working with CHILDREN...and yes, I am using it!
According to Meyer (2010), "God is not in the business of frustrating and confusing people."
All through high school, a focus was set on Biomedicine and my love grew from exposure to Science through my teachers. One teacher in particular was Mr. Green (Miami Central Senior High School-Rocket 4 Lyfe!!!) that I had for two years of advanced Science. We had t-shirts with the cool slogans (at least we thought-the "original geek squad") to increase awareness of animal extinction, environmental causes, and anything else deemed worthy of our support.
What type of student are you? Are you a visual learner-needing to SEE everything first or auditory learner-needing to HEAR everything? Do you prefer hands-on (kinesthetic)?You can be all of these "TYPES" at one time; just be willing to become a life long learner.
Think of your experiences and exposure as foundation building to uncover opportunities to learn; to grow. Use your knowledgeable skills and put it into practice...after all, practice does produce experts!
Being an expert is a GIFT! We all have gifts (things you do well), qualities that set you apart from everyone else. Inventory of self: What is your gift and your calling? Are you using it? My personal gift is TEACHING and my calling is working with CHILDREN...and yes, I am using it!
According to Meyer (2010), "God is not in the business of frustrating and confusing people."
Friday, June 24, 2011
Connecting to people of like minds...
This is a special TGIF but can be utilized ANY day of the week! Click on the link and enjoy! Charles Alexander: TGIF 6.24.11
Thought of the Day! "Do YOU want the HOOK UP?"
Via Confident Woman Devotional, "Ask GOD to give you DIVINE CONNECTIONS." I ask for the right friends and associates. Amen.
Personal Reflection: Many of us just "LET" people in our life without really knowing who they are! As my sister (Tiffany Holliman) asked me, "What are your requirements in a relationship?" I thought about this briefly and fell into a deep reflective state...She went on to add, "Treat this as a hiring process-what qualities and skills do want the IDEAL candidate to possess?"
Don't just settle for the "HOOK UP" in your life-Ask GOD to give you DIVINE CONNECTIONS!
Personal Reflection: Many of us just "LET" people in our life without really knowing who they are! As my sister (Tiffany Holliman) asked me, "What are your requirements in a relationship?" I thought about this briefly and fell into a deep reflective state...She went on to add, "Treat this as a hiring process-what qualities and skills do want the IDEAL candidate to possess?"
Don't just settle for the "HOOK UP" in your life-Ask GOD to give you DIVINE CONNECTIONS!
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