Inspire

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Prayers

God DOES and WILL answer your prayers. We have to wait on His perfect timing and not ours.

It has been 2 yrs since my world had changed. And now, exactly 2 yrs to the day God answered my prayer and gave me confirmation. He didn't answer it how i originally wanted it answered but I know His plan is better than mine. You can't give up! You have to keep the faith. And just when you think He isn't working, He is working on a great plan for you.

Get as close as you possibly can to Him. He wants more of you. He wants you to drop your sins and baggage at the foot of the cross. He wants you to delight yourself with Him so He can give you the desires of your heart. I know this isn't about rewards but wouldn't it be great to be blessed by God. God is your Father. How sad is it that you can't receive gifts from your Dad because you are too distant and aren't being obedient?! Open up your eyes, your ears, and most importantly, your heart! Let Him in today!

Miracles

God is ready to perform miracles in your life but are u ready to accept them? We serve an awesome and amazing God :)

New Chapter

I finally got it! Well, i think at least I do :) God has been telling me to patiently wait on Him. Do you realize how hard that is? Of course, you do...you are only human.

I have seen a lot of us struggling with letting go and letting Him take over our problems. How big is your faith? We say we trust Him but do we really?

It hit me today that I want more! I want more of everything! I want more of God, my job, life, and everything that He has planned for me. Then, I began to think, God wants me to have more. He has great no, extraordinary plans for me. Yes, He called me to be the church secretary but I know there is more in store for me. I know that He wants me to be a wife and possibly a step-mom someday. I also know He is preparing me for more in my job and life and more in general and to be honest, that's exciting!  I know this because He is providing me with the tools and knowledge for my next journey of my life. So, yes, I will have faith and wait patiently while He is getting me ready for my next adventure/chapter.

So, maybe if you or someone you know is struggling with letting go, think about it like this, God is preparing you or qualifying you for a new chapter in life. :)

Laugh

Good Morning lovelies! Enjoy ur Saturday...Laugh until ur belly hurts!

Sparkle

Leave a little sparkle wherever u go :) It's going to be a great day!

Morning

Good morning lovelies! Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2

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New Day

Put a little spring in ur step, smile on ur face, and sing a happy tune...it's a new day :)

New week

Go ahead and set your mind on what amazing things will happen to u this week :)

Prayer

Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for speaking to me and giving me the words for this blog. These words are to bring you glory. I ask that you continue to supply the words so I may show others your love and kindness. Father God, I also ask that you keep me in the center of your will that I may continue to do your work. I ask this in Jesus's name, Amen.

Worship

Worship should excite you...Worship should stir up every emotion inside of you...Worship should take you to a new level with God!

Once you grab a hold of God in this way, you will never want to let go. You will want more and more of Him. You should explode with desire for Him. You should be on fire for Him! When others see you coming out of church, they should say, "I want what they have."

Church, let go and become free!!  Once you have this fire feeling, you will never want to turn back. You will also say, "I can't believe I didn't try this sooner." Lift up your hands and worship people! We have a lot to be grateful for!

Sunday

Happy Sunday Fabulous Girls! Time to get our worship on :)

Be still...

Be still and know that I am God Psalm 46:10

This is one of my favorite verses. It was the first verse I learned when I was going thru a VERY difficult time.  This difficult period was a turning point in my life. If seems so long ago but yet it was only a little over a year ago.

Its funny being my favorite verse and I struggle with it in a certain area of my life. Why was it easier to be still a year ago when I was just turning to God and learning to trust Him?  It should've been harder to be still than now.  It's not that I don't have faith in Him, its that I don't want to give up control. Well, maybe it does have a little to do with my faith.

Relationships have never been my strong suit. This is the only area i feel that I struggle with being patient.  I know in my heart and mind that God has great plans for me. So, why can't i trust Him completely and let go. I also need to remember His timing and mine are not the same.

I need to be reminded daily to take it slow and to take baby steps. I know that everything will come in His perfect timing. What do they say, "Great things come to those who wait." I also know that God won't ask me to put something or someone down without replacing it or him. And no, i didn't want this person replaced but i know God wants me to move on.

So, bottom line is we need to learn to be still and know He is God. He is in control and knows what is best for ALL of us.

I wrote this post to let you know that I do struggle with things and you aren't alone. I have been praying a lot more lately to get me through my less than patient times. I also worship more too. I feel it calmes me down and gives me a sense a peace. Give it a try..It might help you during a less than perfect time.

Weekend

I hope everyone has had a great weekend so far and i hope u r making wonderful memories!

Morning

All of you are beautiful! Spread a lil love today..Someone needs it!

Morning

Rise n shine beauties! It's gonna be a fantabulous day :)

Sinner

This came from a page on FB...It's Worth The Wait...Becoming God's Men and Women in Waiting..
There are days that I forget to read my bible, days that I don't spend as much time with God as I should, days when I question his goodness, days when I know I am sinning yet I do it anyway. I am not proud of these days but the truth is they do happen, they happen because I am human, because I am a selfish sinner. These days remind me that more then ever that I am need of someone who will never give up on me not matter how many times I fall short.. God is not giving up on us, he loves us no matter what..

They summed it exactly how I feel and how I am sure that a lot of us feel

Morning

Good Morning lovelies! Go out and tackle the world! Remember....You are wonderfully and beautifully made :)

Extraordinary

"What  no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived-these things God has prepared for those who love them."  1 Corinthians 2:9

So what kind of great plans does God have for you?  They are plans you can't even imagine.  What is holding you back from these plans?  God wants to do great things in your life.  He is telling you he has prepared these things for people who love Him.  Grab a hold of Him so you can reach out and grasp these wonderful plans awaiting for you!

Yearn for the EXTRAORDINARY!!!

Extraordinary

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Doubt

Why do we ever doubt our wonderful and amazing God? Do we doubt Him because He doesn't give us what we want the exact time we ask for it? Do we doubt because He doesn't give us what we have asked for? We and I am included need to wait on Him and experience His greatness. He knows us better than we know ourselves and He knows what our needs are and will supply them.
Whatever you are going through and dealing with, turn it over to God. He will give you whatever you need and perform that miracle in your life. If you don't believe that our Almighty God still performs miracles, talk to me and I can let you know about a few. 
The lesson for today is....Stop doubting Him and start believing Him!!!

Keep Praying

God's business is to perform miracles.  I blogged last night about a young family dealing with a nightmare of a  situation.  I said I will continue to pray for them because I didn't know what else to do.  I know my small town did not stop praying either for them.  So, we didn't stop praying and here we are today the same family but their little hope has gotten bigger.  They didn't give up on God and they certainly didn't give up on their husband and father.  So, their hope and faith will continue to grow and get bigger as this man continues to respond and gets better.  I know that my small town won't give up on him either.

People don't get you get it....God is truly amazing!!!  You just have to believe and have faith!!! Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26

Don't stop praying and keep believing because God will answer the call!!

Heavy Heart

I write with such sadness in my heart tonight. I have prayed and cried for a young family who is going through and dealing with a nightmare. I keep asking friends of the family, what can I do besides pray? As I think about it, the most important thing I can do is to continue to pray for them. Only God will be able to get them through this unthinkable tragedy.
I know we are not supposed to question Him because His plans are far greater than what we can imagine but it's only human nature to ask why. There are things I still want to know but may never know til I get to the other side.
My thought tonight is this....Always keep people lifted up in prayer...You are letting God know you love them and want Him to take care of them when you can't do it.

Selfish

I dont know about you but I have been selfish lately. I have been thinking about my needs and not the needs of God. What does He want me to do to bring glory to His Kingdom? How can I be used to bring Him praise?
Are you guilty of the same thing? Don't feel bad we are in this together. How can God reward us with the Promised Land when we live in an area filled with so many monsters? We need to get rid of the monsters so we can live in the Promised Land and be blessed by God instead of being under His curses.
Let's take back our area and town...Let's make it good again!
This was taken from our Bible study tonight...Thanks Pastor John and Mark Bevere, author of Extraordinary

Good Morning

U r a beautiful flower....let the sun shine down upon u today and continue to bloom :)

Pick Me Up

Go For It!

Good Morning! Some or all of us need this...do not let fear stop u from ur dreams and ur hearts desire...go for it!

Sunday

Happy Sunday! Get your worship on :)

Rough Night

Ok, it's time for me to open up and be honest. I am always honest but don't always tell you when I am struggling. I don't tell people I struggle or when I have a bad day. I put on my best happy face and carry on. I am sure most of you do the same.

Well last night was a rough night and all I wanted was for God to bring me peace. After literally crying out to Him, I was finally able to rest for a few hours. He work me up with a verse, Hebrews 11:11. It was about Sarah and having faith even though she was past her childbearing years.  Not only did I ask for peace but I want God to grow my faith. I want to be His daughter with GREAT faith. With great faith, comes trials. I will overcome these trials because I know  my Father is building my faith. Whenever we ask for something, such as patience, strength, faith or another quality, He will always give it to you but it normally comes with possibly a trial or life-changing experience. 

I guess the reason I blogged this for you is to A) let you know that I struggle too...We all do and B) I feel God gives me these messages for me to blog so, I can get the answers that I need. God is good and He is faithful. We just need to remember this, including myself. :)

Sunday School

When I was younger and Catholic, I always thought Sunday school was for kids.  I was also relieved after high school graduation that I didn't have to attend CCD or Sunday school any longer.  As I have gotten older and hopefully wiser, I realize that we are never too old to learn or to teach someone else along the way.  I love Sunday school and our Wednesday night classes.  I get excited about new material and can't wait to see what God wants me to learn next.

I know many of you out there are missing Sunday school or a mid-week Bible Study.  Why are you missing?   Don't you want to hear what God has in store for you?  Sunday school and a mid-week Bible Study is just an extension of Sunday service.  Think of it like this..Sunday school is pre-game..Church is the big game and Mid-Week Bible Study is Half-time. We are the players in this big game of life and God is our awesome and wonderful coach.  Get Excited and Get Involved!  If you don't have a Sunday School or Mid-Week Service, come to ours.  We would love to have you!

Pick Me Up

But I trust in ur unfailing love, my heart rejoices in ur salvation. I will sing the LORD'S praise, for he has been good to me. Psalm 13:5-6

Good morning! Give God praise this morning for its a new day to make a change or a difference :)

Prayer

God, As I struggle today in different areas of my life, I pray that you will open my eyes and heart and lead me where I am to go.  I know my struggle won't last long because I have you by my side.  I also know that I have been impatient.  I need to lean on you and trust your timing, Father God!  Please continue to give me the strength I need and please show me what needs to be seen.  I ask this in Jesus's Name, Amen.

Fight Back...

I know that some of my posts have been focusing on the enemy.  I just want you all to know that ALL of us are under attack.  I have been fighting for about 2 weeks now.  When he doesn't get the reaction he wants out of me, he has been using a different attack.  He will use anyone and everyone to bring you down. He will even use friends and family to bring you down.  I know you are thinking, "Oh Michelle, my friends and family couldn't possibly be used against me."  Trust me, they are being used.  Anything that will take away your joy and happiness will be used against you.  Anything that will cause doubt, worry, depression, unhappiness, and  other negative thoughts will be used to the devil's advantage.

Do not let the enemy steal anything else from you!!  Get BOLD and Get STRONG!!! Stand firm and don't allow him to control you any longer.  Don't let others control you any longer!!  Start fighting back!!

No weapon formed against you shall prosper, And every tongue which rises against you in judgment You shall condemn.  This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD, and their righteousness is from Me, says the LORD...Isaiah 54:17

 You deserve to be happy.  God has wonderful and great plans for you.  Greater plans that you can never imagine or dream of.  I am taking my own advice and I will not let others dictate my emotions or bring me down.  I am going to follow my heart and if God changes my path then, so be it.  I know that He knows what is best for me and I am going to trust Him.

Morning love

Morning!

Good Morning Beautiful....Sing a new song today..Make a lovely tune!