Fellowship

We all need some fellowship in our lives. Men and women of God that can mentor us, teach us, and sometimes just listen. The bible says(paraphrasing here) that if one falls then another is there to pick them up, but woe to the one who falls and no one is there to help them. It can be hard to reach out and open up. But know you will never get up alone.

Never Easy

When you have someone who says their heart is set on you...it really hurts when they don't stick to it. Be careful with the words you use. It can really hurt someone very deeply when they believe it. God is always in control.

Failure

If I had not failed some many times and in so many ways would I be brave enough to succeed? It's a question I ask myself today. I have been ripped apart for some of the decisions I've made and places I failed. I have had people threaten my life for some of them.(which is never a good thing) So after all that and wanting to quit and give up. I found a great deal of success with a new opportunity I had with a new friend. We went out in August 2006 to make a special for the tv station we work in. One month later it was in 1 online store and 1 local border's book store. The sales were amazing. There were actually waiting lists for our dvd. Talk about shock. So then we sat back down and thought to do another. The first dvd in the mean time expanded to include over 10 stores in Ohio including Border's Books, Barns and Noble, Joseph Beth book stores and even gas stations. Our 2nd dvd which we put much more work into was featured on the Today show almost 1 year ago. So after failing in so many things I was strong enough to succeed. I feel like that is how all our lives can be. ...think of all the people in the bible who struggled until they reached out to God.

Update on the Goal

I have written 222 poems this year the goal is 365. Only 143 more to go. I had only written and posted 178 in the 8 years prior. Thank you God.

Don't Let Go

Don't let go of the promises God has given you. These storms will pass. Don't let the enemy discourage you. Nothing is impossible for God...that marriage can be healed, that child will return to God, the bills will be paid, He is still on the throne!! Don't let go just because today was tough or you don't know what tomorrow will bring. God is still there hold tight to Him.

Overcoming

Today I woke up with my neck trobbing and a headache. But I know that God can heal me. We all have something that's holding us back or distracting us from our purpose in God. We have to remain focused on God and what He has for us. Not us and our problems. It's so easy to just get caught up in our lives, our pain, our dreams and forget about what God wants. But let me encourage you to stay focused on God, pray for others around you.

Over the Edge

Do you ever get the edge of where God wants you to be and just look? It's hard sometimes for us to trust God. We don't want to get out of our comfort zone and do what we think He is asking of us. Jump off the edge and into what He has for you!!!