LiFE

If we could understand this simple fact that our lives will not be memorable for the things we couldn't do but simply for the things we DID do. We put so much focus on the,"eye catching" acheivments and yet most of the time we come up short. When doing this we tend to see ourselves with a, "What can I do?" mentality.
Viewing yourself in that way will not only keep you from acheiving the simple things that you are more than able to accomplish but it will also rob a person of a possible life changing experience. Your actions, which may seem so small and insignificant to you, could be the spark that will launch someone into complete and total greatness.
The simplest of things like speaking words of life, encouraging a person's dreams, telling someone that they can be great can mean so much to an individual.

See Greatness!

Treat people as if they were what they ought to be and you may help them to become what they are capable of being. If you can add a cup of encouragment daily, you could reap gallons of achievements for a life time. The best thing is to see potential rather then present. Help polish those rough diamonds!

Rainy Days

...ever had one of those days,"when it rains it pours" and each drop felt like a waterfall and u just wished someone would lend u an umbrella but it never comes. the only thing i can tell u when one of those days comes around is pray for the SON to come and dry u up!

SENSES

I think we tend to take for granted our senses at times. Such as touch, taste, smell, and hearing but the one sense we over look the most as got to be our COMMON sense!

Go Deeper!

We appreciate someone for what they do but we affirm who they are. When someone does something great for you, you tend to appreciate the act, not so much the person but affirmation goes much deeper cause when you affirm them, there is no need for them to do anything but be themselves.
Therefore, I believe that when you encourage (AFFIRM) someone on a regular basis, you not only strengthen thier state of mind but also their soul. Because when someone is affirmed for who they are rather then anything they could possibly do, that speaks volumes to the soul.
Lets dig just a little deeper, Jesus Christ died for us with the full knowledge that we could never repay Him, but just love Him in return. So when Christ affirms us each day with love and the promise of hope, He does it just because you are YOU!!!

TRUE FAITH

Faith is daring the eyes to look beyond what they CAN see. We see our present troubles but God see our future victorys!

Here is something about faith that most don't know: Faith doesn't deny fact but it changes it!
For example: if you're sick then you're sick, dont lie and say your not cause then you'ld be lying. It has nothing to do on wheather you're claiming the sickness or not. It's just fact that you might be sick but with your faith you can know that you can get better or be healed. BE BLESSED!!!

VALUE

As tough as it is to love them sometimes, those closet to us help us become better. So how much do you value your family and friends because the saying is "your network equals your net-worth".

--HOOKED--

There are some people who are just like fish, i'll explain. Niether would get into trouble if they just kept their mouths shut,lol. It's important that we think before we ever open our mouths cause who knows what kind of hooks we'll catch us.

--Definitions--

Have you ever realized that the definition of a word is just a bunch of other words put together? This is true with any and all words, one word describes another and another word describes some other word. So what's the true definition of any word, i mean really.

Well it's funny how life acts like that sometimes. Because of how you dress, how you look, how much money you make, whatever ethnic group you may fall into, wheather your past has been clean or not so much, all these things and so much more are the stuff that people use to define you. It's weird how they can never find the important stuff.

But I've learned that the true definition of ourselves can only be found through God our Creator. God has it all planned out for us but we must grab hold of it. Don't let this world and others try to define who you really are. Don't just let them put you into a some random catogory. And especially do not let them put you down for who you are in Christ and what He has defined you as!!!

PRICE TAGS

Can you put a price tag on love, encouragement, support, or friendship? If the answer is no, which most would say, why is it that we get upset when we do not get it in return when we give it? If you can't put a price on those kind of things, which really are priceless, then shouldn't we evaluate our motives?

Cause if we are giving out our love, encouragement, support, and friendship just to see what we get in return then we really are putting a price tag on those kind of things. Now don't get me wrong, it's wonderful to be loved in return and to have those kind of things expressed to you. But when we can express those things without expecting anything in return we can understand a little of how Christ lived and how He desires for us to walk.

So next time when you encourage someone or support someone and especially when you love someone, do it as unto Christ and do not put a price tag on it. BE BLESSED!!!!

--Confidence--

The lack of self-confidence combined with insecurities can not only kill you on the inside but what it can do is push those who love you away. Since you don't love yourself, you can't understand how anyone could love what you see. What I've learned is that those who truely love us see past our imperfections. The key is to see ourselves in the same way of those who love us or better yet, to see ourselves the way GOD sees us. He is Creator of all, which includes us. All His creation is a work of art and luckily we fall into that catagory of beauty!

--Keep Growing--

One of lifes most ultimate disasters that can befall upon us is that we would feel that we have arrived. That we have achieved all our goals and we have made it to the top. The moment you have this feeling, growth ceases! It's fine to achieve your goals in life but the moment you do, you better have a lot more to shoot for. NEVER STOP GROWING!!!

--Listen To Yourself--

The best advise you can take is usually your own. It's so easy to give out great advise but the moment we're in a tight situation, we tend to go blank. Knowing what's right and doing what's right are two completly different things.

--Eye Candy--

There will be many things along the way that will catch your eye but be careful that they don't catch your heart in the process. Some things that we let in our heart are extremly hard to get out. Big Idea: Gaurd your hearts!

--Think--

Cool off before you spout off; If you are too angry to have a conversation that is not in a loving or constructive manner, then put things on hold until you can simmer down. Words, positive or negative, can have extreme power.

We tend to let our tongue move faster then our hearts. Here is the problem with that; it's easier to tear someone down then it is to build them back up. So much is said but not really meant in the heat of the battle.

How will your words effect those you surround yourself with? Do you bulid up or tear down? Do you stop and think or just speak? Spread the love and don't let it end with you!!!

--The Insides--

The importance of the insides; some cakes can look so beautiful on the outside but if your were to leave the sugar out, it would be incomplete. Not to mention the fact that it would taste horrible. But if you were to just look at the outside appearance, you probably wouldn't know that anything was missing.

That's a lot how people tend to be now a days. They leave certain things out, whatever it may be, whether it's faith, patience, love, or even God Himself. Sometimes you can't notice because of the great masks we've formed.

Here are the two questions I put to you: What's the "sugar" that you're leaving out of your life? Could you notice the "sugar" that others are leaving out of thier lives?

--Ability--

As you launch an act of kindness out into the croswinds of life, it will blow kindness right back to you. The thing is that when you extend kindness to others, it shouldn't be about trying to impress them but about trying to reflect God to them. Also when you begin to make good and smart choices, not only will you benefit but those around you will as well. When you begin to help yourself, you gain the ability to help others. Be Blessed, God Is Love!

--Elevator Buttons--

The people you surround yourself with are just like elevator buttons; they'll either take you up or they'll take you down. You become who you're closest to. Leaders attract other leaders; followers will attract other followers. Who are you placing in your circle of succcess, those who will take you up or those who will bring you down?

"On-Star"

We can all agree that life can feel like a trip at times. You can be on the journey of life and it's easy to get lost. With everyone telling you,"go this way" or "go that way", it can get confusing fast. So what are you using to help you gain your directions? God can be the "On-Star" for our lives, don't be afraid to ask Him for THE RIGHT directions.

--Faith--

Faith is daring the eyes to look beyond what they CAN see. We see our present troubles but God see our future victorys!

Here is something else about faith that most don't know:Faith doesn't deny fact but it changes it.

For example:if you're sick then you're sick,dont lie and say your not cause then you'ld be lying. It has nothing to do on wheather you're claiming the sickness or not. It's just fact that you might be sick but with your faith you can know that you can get better and claim your healing!