Get into the Holiday Spirit by Nurturing your Spirit First

For many, the holiday season can trigger worry, loneliness and depression. With social media on the rise, we have become more and more accustomed to facing outwardly while missing the golden opportunity to check in with self. Do not let another season of gratitude pass by without fully tuning in to your personal station. If you were step outside of yourself, would you truly love and value the person you have become? When I asked myself the same question, I realized I didn’t love myself unconditionally. Underneath the self assured bubbly person I’ve always been had become a person who at best “likes” herself under certain conditions. When did my relationship with myself become jaded?

I used to live, subconsciously, under the belief that if I’m my biggest critic, there wont be much room for outside rejection and no one’s standards are higher for me than my own. I’ve been an overachiever with extremely high standards most of my life. Yet, somewhere along the way, in pursuit of success, I stopped being my own best friend. My self love was dependent upon how much I had or had not achieved. Moreover, I’d found it harder and harder to celebrate the small triumphs along the way because nothing measured up to my ideals of perfection. It was like climbing a never ending ladder and never taking time to breathe much less appreciate the ability to even climb. I’ve finally begun to stop and admire the fact that while I’ve not reached the top of the ladder, I’m able to see I’m much further up than when I started by simply checking in with myself and how far I’ve come on my personal journey.

Once acknowledging certain bitter truths about things I needed to work on, the words of a friend rang true, I simply wasn’t keeping up with myself. Some plants require more light, water, and food. More often than not, our spiritual/emotional lives require A LOT of water to be healthy and blossom.  You are the only one responsible of feeding your spirit. Having a solid inner life will provide more joy, light and emotional energy to share with others. Just as a flower needs daily water to grow, your soul needs daily affirmations and reassurance that it is loved and valued, by it’s biggest advocate, you. The happiness brought on by food, gifts and tangible items are fleeting. Even the sense of accomplishment that comes with personal improvements like weight loss, plastic surgery and promotions are fleeting.

The media is designed to make us believe we are in need of things to be complete. With so many subliminal messages, our soul is constantly being bombarded with toxic information. A golden rule amongst many different belief systems is to love your neighbor as you love yourself. How can we possibly love others, if our souls are starving from depravity and under-appreciation? We look for outside validation because we are deficient in the love we regularly practice towards ourselves. Reject the notion of selfishness being a bad thing. Take the time to work on your self esteem from the inside out. It is essential to your ability to fully love others and spread genuine holiday cheer.

Matthew 22:39

And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.'
 

“Do It Unto God” 

 October 2013

 Colossians 3:23-24 (NIV) 23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. 

 The majority of people live life feeling under paid and under appreciated. On the road to greatness, it is not uncommon to have to do things outside of your comfort zone. However, many of us have been placed in positions we've never imagined being at this junction of life; making it easy to become lazy, distracted, and bitter. Switching your focus to God and developing a Kingdom mind set will give your soul the freedom it so desperately longs for. Whatever you do, whether it be working, serving, parenting, going to school, working out or taking care of a loved one; do yourself a favor and “Do It Unto God”! Doing what you do unto God will not only enrich your character, it will improve your quality of life and raise your capacity for greatness.  

Week 1 Oct. 7 2013: No Dues, Just Due Season 

Don’t believe the hype about having to pay your dues to get to the top. Jesus has already paid your debts in full! You are free to serve God with your whole heart in pursuit of fulfilling your Kingdom purpose on Earth. Your due season is God’s predetermined time of blessing for you. In the meantime, while you’re doing what you do, remind yourself you are working for the most high God. Allow this God consciousness to effect your attitude and your gratitude. The Holy Spirit is there right beside you to comfort and guide in your day to day tasks. How much more would you achieve if you imagined God as your boss each day?

Activate your faith by remembering although you may be underpaid today, there is an inheritance from God coming as a reward to you which is the big pay off. Don’t break before the breakthrough! Remember, you will reap if you hang in there. In the meantime, you might as well serve with joy and faith. Wherever life takes you, your only job is to serve God with all your heart and not faint before your due season!

 Galatians 6:9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.  

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Week 2 Oct. 13 2013: Your Gift Will Make Room for You  

In pursuit of your God given purpose, it’s easy to feel as if the walls are closing in on you and you have to fight your way to the top. Find comfort in knowing, it is your gift that will make room for you. Your gift will create space and freedom for you to be who God has uniquely called you to be. You don’t have to compromise your integrity or step on others to get ahead. What is more, you need not compete or force your way through an open door. When you “Do It Unto God”, your gift will make room for you! The talents God has placed within you are getting ready to break forth. You are no longer limited by your positioning. No matter where you are or what you are doing, your gift will get you to the next level. Trust it, nurture it and hold onto this word. It’s a simple one. Here is a daily mantra; “My gift is making room for me right now, in Jesus Name”. Now, that’s a powerful way to keep your "Faith Rocking"!

Proverbs 18:16 (KJV) A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. 

"Kingdom Swag" Part 4

And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24:14 When you are seeking God, learn to protect your eye gate. All entertainment is not good for your spiritual growth. As you are seeking God, you will begin to recognize where He is not. Your discernment to navigate through this world is key! Don't subject your spirit to any old thing. Some of us only use God as a life raft when we are deep trouble. We must learn to seek God first. God doesn't say we cannot pursue other things or activities, but He wants the first of our best- tithes, time, thoughts, talents. What should you be seeking you ask? The Kingdom of God and His righteousness. When you have Kingdom Swag, you realize there is nothing more valuable than seeking the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. A Kingdom is defined as a state or government having a king or queen as its head and also defined as the spiritual sovereignty of God or Christ. Satan indeed has his own kingdom as well. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12 The Kingdom of God is the highest Kingdom where God is the King and Jesus sits at His right hand. We serve the only true and living God who is the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. While Satan is in operation in the world, his reign in temporary. The Lord will rescue me from every evil attack and will bring me safely to his heavenly kingdom. To him be glory for ever and ever. Amen. 2 Timothy 4:8 To seek His righteousness is to seek His sovereignty. The Kingdom of God is a monarchy with God as the head. His order has already been established. Worldly swag= arrogance,pride and ego. Kingdom Swag= Humility. Humility is required to be great in the Kingdom of God. Do everything to the glory of God. Jesus humbled Himself, even to the death of the cross. Whoever humbles himself like a child will be the greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. When you have Kingdom Swagger you have confidence in knowing the promises of God. He has promised that if we seek Him first, all these things shall be added unto you. Know that God's Kingdom will prevail! Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus is Lord. Put your Kingdom Swag on now. Lastly, as Kingdom Ambassadors we have the keys to the Kingdom! I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven." Matthew 16:19. When you seek the Kingdom, heaven is on your side and standing by to back you. Pray and speak with power and authority.

"Kingdom Swag Part 3"

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:3 The first step to gaining Kingdom Swag: 1. SEEK! People with Kingdom Swag are in pursuit of Kingdom Business. Seeking is active. "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. Matthew 7:7 This could be your season of finding, but you must first put the effort towards seeking the right thing. Now is the time to seek God and you will find Him. 2. Know that idleness is the enemy to your ability to seek. To be stagnate, is to stop flowing or moving. To procrastinate is to postpone something. Sound familiar? 3. Resist the temptation to become comfortable in your pursuit of seeking God. People with Kingdom Swag are on the move in their pursuit of God! There is nothing easy about it with so many distractions and obstacles along the way. 4. In your seeking, know that God will sometimes hide from His people. I will wait for the LORD, who is hiding his face from the descendants of Jacob. I will put my trust in him. Isaiah 8:17 Why would God hide from His people? Remember hide and seek? If someone isn't hiding, there would be no one to seek. While God is hiding, seek Him by faith, knowing that He will be found. 5. How we seek- with fervor and fun (as in playing the game). Be relentless, leave no stone unturned until you find God. 6. God hides to break us out of worry and to rid us from anxiety. God encourages us not to worry about food, clothing, shelter. These things are small to God. He has promised to never leave or forsake you. 7. You have Kingdom Swagger, when you realize GOD HAS YOUR BACK. He hides so that in due season, He can reveal Himself in unexpected ways, with unexpected blessings. 8. In your seeking, you will find God is revealed in the means of His grace, peace, favor, forgiveness and miracles. 9. SEEK God by going to His word. The word of God will always give you new revelation and life. 10. SEEK God through prayer. Communicate with Him often.

"Kingdom Swag Part 2"

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. Matthew 6:33 We all know what swag is right? T.I., Denzel Washington and Barak Obama all have a particular type of swag. They all flow with their own style and flavor. They all have their own brand. People with swag know who they are and are confident in themselves. The world doesn't want you to have Kingdom Swag. When you have Kingdom Swag you recognize you are a child of the King. Your brand becomes one of a Kingdom Ambassador. You become very clear about your purpose and your life begins to have a richer, fuller meaning. It's less about you and more about Him! When you gain Kingdom Swagger, you stop trying to imitate the world and begin seeking things above. You are now proud of the fact that you have been called out, anointed and appointed to do the will of God. You are about Kingdom Business which is God's business. Recognize being a child of God has many rights and privileges, benefits far greater than anything this world has to offer. We as Kingdom citizens, are heirs to the throne of the most high God and we should be confident in belonging to the Kingdom.

"Kingdom Swag"

Who you tryin' to live like?

Who you tryin' to look like?
Tryin' to seek this world?
Get swallowed, big bite!
Live righteous, get right- all things through Christ.

Don't be fooled by Satan, he's a lie, like "Sike".
Just do it like Mike, training wheels off, faith now big bike.
 

All along this time you been puttin the cash first, dope boys dyin for the stash, cursed.

Or maybe your situation just keep gettin' worse, put your head up don't stress, seek the Kingdom First.

The Kingdom ain't the world, the last goin' be first. Drink from His cup and you will never thirst.

That's right get your swag up, Holy Ghost Swag up.

Child of the King, got bling on my soul, one two step, heaven is my goal.

Can't steal my joy devil, same tricks done got old. Sit back, be the clay and let the Father mold.  

Kingdom Swag, I've got that Kingdom Swagger. Haters may laugh, but I've got the last laughter.  
Kingdom Swag, unlimited power. With the Kingdom Swag, gone live happliy ever after.

I wave my Jesus flag, cause Satan is a coward. With my Kingdom Swag, living in the last hours. Hop out the bed, put my swag on, turn my plate over cause now I get my fast on. Living in this world there are so many temptations: power, money, lust, lies on every tv station. Get some Kingdom Swag and pray for revelation. Must choose Christ over Satan!

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"Saved from Suicide"

S.U.I.C.I.D.E Satan,Uses,Illusions,To, Control, Inner, Death, Everyday When you have an awesome purpose, it is not uncommon to be confronted with suicidal thoughts because the enemy wants to kill the purpose God has for you. While not uncommon, if you are experiencing them be on guard and alert! This is not the time to shrink back, but you must regain control of your thoughts. Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10 Defeat Suicidal thoughts this way: 1. Do not spend time entertaining the enemies lies -Many times its easy to relish in depression. Combat lies with the word of God! 2. The Bible will save you from suicide. - When your soul is cast down and no matter what anyone says and you still can't snap out of it find comfort in knowing that believing in God does not exempt you from experiencing spiritual lows. - Read Psalm 42 3. There is a such thing as Spiritual Suicide -The decision to take your life into your own hands and detach your spirit from God can be mental, physical OR spiritual - While the enemy seeks to devour, the Almighty God is the conquering lion who can break every chain and yoke of bondage! - Then one of the elders said to me, "Do not weep! See, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals." Revelation 5:5 4. Praise will pull you out of depression - Enter into the house of the Lord - Surrender your burdens to God - Bear one another's burdens - Try and focus less on yourself by encouraging someone else even in your pain 5. Develop a spirit of encouragement and hope - Unify with believers who can stand in the gap when you are having weak moments - Get rid of negative people who perpetuate the lies in your head 6. Keep your mind on Jesus Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2 7. Know that you are not alone in your battle. Jesus is here to bear your burdens. "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28 8. Know that you have the power to conquer Satan in your life. 9. The Holy Spirit is here to comfort you. 10. Jesus Christ died to set you free and longs for you to have an abundant life full of peace, joy and purpose. You were created for a reason greater than yourself. Connect to the source, which is God and ask Him to reveal His plan for your life. You are more than a conqueror! 11. There is nothing wrong with seeking professional help, if you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please visit a trusted counselor or call a friend. You are not alone. Dear God, Please bless every eye and ear who comes across this page. I bind the spirit of suicide in the name of Jesus. Lord, cover your children with the blood of Jesus. This life gets rough and sometimes it's hard to see your way out. Allow the person experiencing suicidal thoughts to receive a fresh burst of hope that only comes from you. Lord, I ask that you would raise the standard against the enemy in the lives of your people and people all over the world. Captivate us with your love so much that there is no room for self hatred and apathy. I claim hope, health, joy and victory over the lies and chains of the enemy in Jesus name. I thank you in advance for the aborted mission of suicide and cast every lying demon back to the pit of hell. There is power in your name and in word. You are the author and the finisher of our faith and I speak LIFE now in the name of Jesus!

ABC's of Getting to Heaven

Accept and Acknowledge Him Believe Christ (No one can come to the Father, but by believing in me) Do Everything Fear (and reverence) God Hoping Internal Justification (through Faith in the) King (knowing He) Loves Me Now Oppression, obstacles, objections (will only come to) Produce(persevearance and) Quality (in character) Remember Stay on Track and U (will be) Victorious and Win (when you) Exhalt Yahweh (with) Zest and zeal