A BEAUTIFUL FLOWER

GOOD MORNING WORLD AND THANK YOU LORD FOR BRINGING US THIS FAR BY FAITH. TODAY IS A HISTORICAL DAY AS IT IS THE RE-INAUGURATION OF THE NATION'S FIRST AFRICAN-AMERICAN PRESIDENT AND ALSO THE DAY THAT WE COMMEMORATE THE LIFE OF DR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR WHO WAS A CATALYST FOR THE CHANGE THAT WE NOW SEE. DR KING WAS A SEED THAT WAS PLACED ON THIS EARTH BY GOD ALMIGHTY TO FULFILL A PURPOSE. AS DR KING GREW INTO THE BEAUTIFUL FLOWER HE WAS, HE FACED ADVERSITY IN ALL FORMS. JUST AS WEEDS ATTACH TO A FARMER'S CROP WHILE IT IS GROWING, INJUSTICE, RACISM, VIOLENCE, HATRED AND A MYRIAD OF OTHER NEGATIVE INFLUENCES ATTEMPTED TO DESTROY WHAT DR KING WAS ORDAINED TO DO. DR KING'S LIFE SHOULD BE AN EXAMPLE TO ALL OF HUMANKIND TO EMULATE. I SEE HIM AS ONE OF GOD'S OWN. SO TO EMULATE HIM WOULD BE CHRIST-LIKE. ALONG YOUR JOURNEY THERE WILL BE WEEDS THAT TRY TO HOLD YOU DOWN. KEEP GROWING!!!! IN THE END GOD WILL HAVE THE FINAL SAY-SO!! BE ENCOURAGED, STAY PRAYED UP, KEEP YOUR FAITH!!! BE BLESSED AND ALWAYS...


BE BREEZY~_~
<3 YALL TO ABSOLUTE PIECES

So What's Your Excuse? Or is it an excuse?

EXCUSES ARE THE TOOLS OF INCOMPETENCE...

Where many of us use excuses, we fail to realize that satan plants certain seeds in our minds if we allow him to.  I call these seeds the 5Ds. The first seed is doubt. Doubt is what satan uses to make us question God's Word and his faithfulness to us. How many times have you doubted whether you can complete a project on time, or make it through the work day? I am sure there have been many. When you wake up in the morning you should pray these feelings away and get on with your day. I know it is easier said than done but if you go ahead and do it, the rest will follow. 

The second one is discouragement.  Discouragement tends to take our focus away from God and place it directly on whatever problem we are facing at the moment. It is in times like these that we should allow God to work in our lives and be encouraged in knowing that he will see us through.

The next one is diversion. Diversion is something that keeps us from doing what is right when we already know that what we are doing is wrong.  Satan makes things, the wrong things, look so good to us that we push what is right way back in the back of our minds.  This also takes focus away from God.

Defeat. How many times have you let a situation, an outcome, a person's thoughts of you, defeat you. Far too many times. Defeat makes you feel like a failure and causes us to stall whatever it is we sought out to do. Push on, be encouraged and don't let satan make you feel like you are defeated. You are too blessed to be stressed.

Finally we have delay. This is better known as procrastination. How many times have you heard the saying, "Why put off what you can do today, for tomorrow?"  This is true. However this is hardly ever a motivator for some people. But do realize that the more you put it off, the longer it takes for it to get done. And it will possibly never get done. So think about that the next time you have that project due. Just think if that project was worth a pay raise. Would you hesitate then? I think not. Now I am going to put another spin on it. Why do we procrastinate when seeking God? You don't want it to be Judgement Day when you start to go after HIS heart do you? That would be too late. Just something to think about.

You all have a GREAT SUNDAY and don't delay getting up this morning going to church. That is nothing but the devil.

Love yall to pieces

Slow To Anger

GOOD MORNING WORLD AND THANK YOU LORD FOR YOUR GRACE AND MERCY! ALLOWING ME TO SEE ANOTHER DAY IS GOOD ENOUGH FOR ME BECAUSE YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO ALLOW IT. HOW OFTEN DO YOU FIND YOURSELF WAKING UP FROM WHAT IS A GOOD NIGHT'S REST, ANGRY? DO YOU EVER STOP TO THINK OF WHY YOU ARE SO ANGRY SO EARLY IN THE MORNING? I USED TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM BUT IT WASN'T UNTIL I DID SOME SHIFTING AND SHAKING THAT I REALIZED THAT HEY, I AM ALIVE AND I GET A CHANCE TO DO SOME THINGS DIFFERENTLY TODAY. IF THAT PERSON, PLACE,OR THING IS THE VERY THING THAT CAUSES YOU TO BE ANGRY THEN MAYBE IT'S TIME TO LET THEM GO!!! FORGIVE THEM AND MOVE ON!! I DONT CARE IF YOU HAVE KNOW THEM FOR 25 YEARS IF THE FRIENDSHIP IS MORE MALNUTRITIOUS THAN NOURISHING THEN I SAY CUT THEM OFF. YOU SHOULD BE TIRED OF WAKING UP MAD WITH THE WORLD AS IF THE WORLD OWES YOU SOMETHING. WHEN EVERYBODY ELSE FAILS YOU THERE IS ONE CONSTANT WHO WILL NEVER LEAVE: JESUS. PUT YOUR HAND IN HIS HAND AND LEAVE THE REST IN THE DUST. HE WILL CARRY YOU THROUGH. MARY, JOE, BOB, AND HARRY DID NOT WAKE YOU UP THIS MORNING. GIVE PRAISES TO THE ONE WHO DID. YOU DO THAT AND YOU HAVE NO REASON TO BE ANGRY!!

YOUR  WORD FOR TODAY: SELF-CONTROL
YOUR THOUGHT: WHEN YOU CONTROL SELF, YOU CAN CONTROL YOUR ANGER BUT YOU CANT CONTROL EITHER WITHOUT THE MAN ABOVE. BE BLESSED FAM AND ALWAYS...

BE BREEZY ~_~
<3 YALL TO PIECES

No Weapons

GOOD MORNING WORLD!!!! THANK YOU LORD FOR GRACE AND MERCY AND YOUR FAITHFULNESS!!! MANY TIMES WE LET THE PRESSURES OF LIFE WEIGH US DOWN. THESE PRESSURES MAY BE IN THE FORM OF THAT JOB YOU ARE NOT PLEASED WITH, YOUR FINANCES, YOUR RELATIONSHIPS, YOUR VIEWS OF YOURSELF. THESE ARE WHAT I CALL WEAPONS. WEAPONS DO NOT NECESSARILY HAVE TO BE PHYSICAL IN ORDER TO ATTACK US. YES, JESUS ENDURED MANY WEAPONS DURING HIS TIME ON EARTH. FROM VERBAL ATTACKS TO PHYSICAL ATTACKS. THE CROSS THAT HE HAD TO CARRY ON HIS BACK, THE LASHES HE TOOK WITH THE WHIP, THE NAILS THAT PIERCED HIS FLESH, THE CROWN OF THORNS HE WORE ON HIS HEAD, THOSE THREE DAYS HE HUNG ON THE CROSS... YOUR WORD FOR TODAY IS: "PERSERVERANCE". PERSERVERANCE IS CONTINUING TO STAND EVEN WHEN LIFE, PEOPLE, AND SITUATIONS, PHYSICALLY OR SPIRITUALLY, TRY TO BREAK US DOWN.  YOUR THOUGHT FOR TODAY, AS DONNIE MCCLURKIN SANG: "AFTER YOU'VE DONE ALL YOU CAN, YOU JUST STAND!!"

"THEREFORE TAKE UP THE WHOLE ARMOR OF GOD, THAT YOU MAY BE ABLE TO WITHSTAND IN THE EVIL DAY, AND HAVING DONE ALL, TO STAND. ~EPHESIANS 6:13

SUIT UP, GET YOUR MIND RIGHT, PRAY, AND TAKE ON THE DAY THAT HE HAS GIVEN YOU. SHUT DOWN EVERY NEGATIVE THOUGHT, EMOTION, AND PERSON THAT YOU ENCOUNTER TODAY. THIS IS MY PRAYER FOR YOU ALL. BE BLESSED FAM AND ALWAYS...

BE BREEZY ~_~
<3 YALL TO PIECES

The Break of Dawn

Have you ever just wanted to experience a true and calming experience? Sometimes you can do something as simple as take an early morning walk just before day. This time of year brings an air of calm, cool, and collective feelings.  A sense of peace and wanting what is best for you and yours. What I chose to do this morning, as I woke up around 5 am. No particular reason, it is just that God said, "It's time to rise and shine." Even though it was still dark outside and we tend to associate darkness with sleeping and resting, I got out of my bed anyway. I read in a book that I was given by a very special lady, that sometimes just sitting outside and watching the breaking of a new day can do immense wonders for the soul. Not only is it quiet because everyone is still sleeping, but it gives you a chance to reflect on the things that are stirring in your soul. Dig deep and meditate and pray. You don't have to sit Indian style with your hands together and eyes closed to communicate with your Maker. Just find somewhere and sit still. Let the thoughts go through your mind all while reflecting on how you will make the day ahead one of peace and joy. Think of the things that make you happy and focus on doing those things because He will have it no other way.

Just the other day, I sat down and wrote out the things that were bothering "Tasha". On that list I had everything that I could possibly think of and I am sure there is more. But what I did discover was that with some adjustment in my way of thinking and an understanding of what it means to have what I need, then I found that the things that I have, though they may be very few, are the things that are meant for me to have at this moment. Everything else will come in due time. Each one of my "wrongs" has an easy fix. That fix is "pray about everything". If you see where you have no "me-time", create me-time. If it is a job that you have to live check to check, save money. Problems with family, pray. Lack of sleep, rest. And remember that sometimes "it's okay" to let go.

The break of dawn symbolizes a new day, a new start, a new chance, to become a new and better you. Seek the experience. I know I will.

Have a Wonderful Wednesday!!!

Be Breezy ~_~

The Ebony Diva

A New Day...A New Me!!!!

Everyone needs a break every now and then. The thing is people tend to think one must have plenty of money and go far away to have a good time. The truth is there is more to do and several places to go that do not require the resource of a millionaire. All it takes is getting out of the house, hitting the road, and arriving at a destination. Check out your area or one within 30-50 miles and see what is happening. If you do nothing but check into a hotel for an evening, go to a restaurant, go bowling, or play a game of pool, get out of the house. It is not only good for your mind but it is good for your spirit. What is holding you back? I make it a personal vendetta to go and do something fun as often as I can. This past weekend I went out of town for another mini-"stay"cation and I feel good. I imagine that if I take one of those "stay"cations often enough then my stress levels will surely stay at a minimum. I am sure yours will too! Until next time: Be Breezy!!

                                                            Upon arrival at our hotel

                                                             
                                                           Just being me...FABULOUS!!

                                                             Always camera-ready!!!

                                                                 Me and Mr. Carlisle

The Ebony Diva