Hold On!

Do not be discouraged when those things that you have prayed for or declared-have not yet manifested. All those things that you are waiting on to manifest WILL come to pass as long as you stand on His word. Do not speak against your prayers and declarations, don’t pray for financial break through and then turn around and say to someone “I’m always broke” or “I can’t afford anything”.

Speaking from experience, it takes time for certain things to manifest. The “larger” desires, such as money in thousands usually take longer than those desires for a couple hundred dollars. Those “larger” desires for a spouse will usually take longer than those desires for a date for Friday night.

As long as we have our desires in perspective we will have a much easier time waiting because now we have an idea of how long it may take for certain things to manifest.

Of course there’s no formula that will give you when exactly God will physically manifest those tangible desires, however because we are human and have to have an idea/hope to hold on to, we need to ease our minds by knowing that certain desires are going to take a while. It will manifest! Don’t think because you know it will take longer than a small desire, that you can just do or say whatever in the meantime. We have to stay standing on His word and watching our own words, no matter how long it takes to manifest, when you finally reach the other side and have your desire in your hands, all that waiting makes the receiving that much more sweeter!

Vision Board part2

After you have collected several pictures for your vision board it’s time to get a poster board. Lay out all your pictures on the board to figure out how you want to place each picture, allowing for room for writing next to or under any pictures that need more information.

The poster board will allow you to see your images all together and be able to post the board somewhere in your room/closet/office so you can always see it. If you want your vision pictures to be kept private and don’t have the room for the large board, make it into a book. Paste your pictures on regular 8.5 x 11 in paper and insert them into sheet protectors and/or just insert them into a project folder or binder.

Don’t forget to write next any images that don’t look exactly what you have envisioned or may need more clarification. Remember God is a detailed God.

This board/book is a way for you to be reminded of what you want in life. Some things may change so you can replace items on the board, or you can make note of those things that you have received or accomplished. Seeing those things on your board is a visual reminder that there are goals that you have to achieve.

This isn’t for things that ONLY you have do but with faith in God, these things will be added to you. Some things are just going to come to you because God knows that you are standing on your faith and ability to gain specific things.

Pray over your board or book to make your request known.

“Lord I am coming before you with my vision board (or book) of what I desire. I know that you are faithful to bless me with those things that I desire. You will give me favor with people I need to achieve my goals. I am asking you for these things on my board (or book) as you said in Matthew 21:22, if I ask, believe and I will receive them.Thank you Lord for your word and I believe that I receive these things, in Jesus name, Amen.”

Vision Board

Every person should have an idea of how they want their future to look. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to know exactly what you want your future to look like, however it is important to have an idea and then as time goes on-expand on it.

Grab a shoe box or plastic baggie and use it to gather images that depict or come close to what you want. If the picture you selected doesn’t have all the correct elements, such as color, location, etc... make sure to write down on your notes all the correct (detailed) information for what the picture is supposed to depict.

To get started, write down some things you want to achieve and things, as in material things that you want to own. You don’t have to start out with anything profound or major achievements, start out with material things that you desire. Obviously those material things can’t be items that would cause harm to yourself and others, for example drugs, weapons and so on. If there’s a new phone you’ve been wanting for a while and you want it because it has some features you’ve been needing or want to be able to use-find a picture of it whether it be in a magazine or online, cut or print it out and it to your show box or baggie so you can come back to it when you’re ready to post it on your board.

See Part 2

Single

As a young women we are constantly bombarded with sex, sexuality and relationships to the point that if we aren’t sexually active, in a relationship or identify as anything other than straight, we are instantly pushed out of the “inner circle” and labeled as weird, losers or liars.

It’s sad that when women say that they are a virgin they are instantly accused of lying or looked at as if they have two heads. As time has gone on sex has gotten more and more prevalent than ever before; children are having to be educated about safe sex at a much younger age, in most cases at the age of 9 years old.

When did being a virgin become so antiquated?

Although, there’s a flip side to the acceptance of sex; one can not have too much sex or they’re considered to be freaks or addicts or they are have/having sex with too many partners. Oh, and don’t forget it’s also bad if you are sleeping with the person on the first date!

It’s funny how there is “morality clauses” within immoral practices. So one can have premarital sex with ONLY a few people, but they have to be beyond the first or possibly second date (unless they’re famous or attractive to everyone), and can’t have too much sex unless you want someone to label you a freak.  And if you’re single you are expected to date because “it’s only normal” to do, but if you’re single and rather wait for the right one or pray about possibly going out with someone, they are looked at as a “weird Jesus freak” or a “prude”.

I have learned that not everyone has to feel like they have to keep up with the pace of those who are constantly going out with someone and sleeping with random people that they think are cute or nice or “just for fun”. Go at your own pace, pray about it, pray for your future spouse, not just a boyfriend or girlfriend but someone that you can spend your life with.

You are not condemned if you have already had sex and lived life like your friends, but now is the time to make that shift from casual sex and down grading the idea of saving yourself; and start being mindful of who you let get close to you and abstain.

Benefits of Being a Christian

Here’s what you have to do:

Say this prayer:

Dear Lord I accept you as my Lord and Savior. Your son, Jesus Christ died on the cross and shed Hid blood for my sins and rose again. I repent for all of my sins and ask you to wash me clean of all unrighteousness. I ask for the infilling of the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speak in tongues, so that He may be in me and not just with me. Thank you Lord for your mercy and grace. Amen

Benefit Package Includes:

·         Salvation

·         Eternal life in Heaven

·         Authority over the spiritual realm.

·         Favor

·         Miracles

·         Supernatural Knowledge

·         Supernatural Healing

·         A heavenly father that is greater than any other.

·         Automatic adoption into the largest family you’ll ever know.

·         Confidence

·         Counseling

·         Best friend that won’t share your secrets with anyone else.

·         Navigator for your life.

Life Time Warranty

Covers all mistakes and sins by simply repenting.

Note: Trust me this deal can’t be passed up, it’s free but only offered for a limited time only!!

Godly

2 Peter 1:3

New International Version (NIV)

Confirming One’s Calling and Election

³ His divine power has given us everything we need for a godly life through our knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and goodness.

We all have the ability to lead godly lives, however life doesn’t provide a safe environment to lead a godly life. Because we live in such a conflicting world, where everyone has their own interpretation of who God is and what it means to live a godly life it causes confusion for those of us who are trying to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Everyone has an interpretation for how to lead a godly life; in 2 Peter 1 we see that in order to live a godly life is through the knowledge of the Lord.

What does it mean by knowledge of Him?

The way we gain knowledge about anything is by studying books, researching online or watching somebody or something complete an action as well as using some of our common sense to fill in the holes.

The way we gain knowledge about the Lord is by reading and studying the word, through prayer and hearing the word of God. When we stay constant, reading or listening only to the same concepts-the Lord’s word, we can live a godly life.

Be Happy

Be happy where you are in life, even if it’s not where you want to be in the long run. The reason you need to be happy where you currently are in life is because you are alive and could have been in a worse situation. You could be living outside in park, be on your death bed or even suffering from several mental illnesses. The point is that it could always be worse, but it ISN’T.

You have the ability to change your mind about your current situation and move forward. Do not wallow in the past successes that are no longer present, do not become depressed because you thought you would be further in your career, in your relationship or Christian walk.

Don’t forget ALL the blessings in your life don’t look back on them as a way to compare then and now, but look back at them and know that it can happen again. Blessings aren’t offered as a one-time only deal, you can be where you use to be or in a better position if that’s a desire of your heart. The goal is to stay the course that you’re on and be prayerful about all your future decisions and about where it is that you would like to be and asking God where He would like to see you.

If after prayer the Holy Spirit says that God has something different in mind for don’t be discouraged, just know that He has greater in mind for your life and may tap into a gifting that you never knew you had, or He knows you need to have more or new experience in an area before you enter the season you’re waiting for.

Be happy where you are and expect more for the future!