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Irrelevant

It’s very common for us as a society to comment on current events, to share where we stand and if we agree with things people say or do publicly.

I didn’t see all of the Grammys simply because it’s not something I’m interested in but I did catch a few things and obviously now everyone is posting and sharing clips.

As I am now processing the amount of agreements and disagreements, the main thing that stood out for me is that the viewpoint of celebrities is really irrelevant. Why? Because they don’t live in the same world as we do.

Celebrities live a lifestyle many of us don’t understand. Some of us work full time or part time, some of us are unemployed, some of us are the caregivers for family members, some of us have no family, some of us struggle to make ends meet, some of us are financially stable.

When was the last time a celebrity you admire work the type of job you do? When was the last time a celebrity you admire struggle the way you have? When was the last time a celebrity was there to help you when you needed that help?

Chances are that percentage is extremely low. Celebrities can say what they want just as you and I can, I’m not saying they need to sit down and shut up, all I’m saying is that what they are living and experiencing is not the same as what you are.

This world is going to fade one day and your life will only be a memory to others at one point. Ask yourself this: what really matters in life? I’m not sure about you, but for me it’s all about Jesus, serving God, serving others, and living a life devoted to God.

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Who Are You?!

Society can be very obsessed with titles in various aspects of life. Whether it’s in business, in government, in church, it seems like people will look at titles and automatically have preconceived notions that are sometimes wrong. Or if we flip it around, someone who gets a title begins to get prideful and automatically assumes that their title allows them to be better than others. 

Here’s something interesting about titles though; a title doesn’t reflect the character and the heart of the individual. A title is simply that, a title, but the character and heart of an individual speaks volumes. The way someone carries themself, the way they respond to situations, and the way they behave and speak when they think nobody is looking is far more important than the title they were given.

In Acts 19:15 there is an evil spirit that questioned the authority of a few individuals who were trying to cast out evil spirits, they had titles but no authority. There are numerous things we can learn from this scripture, but what I want to share with you now is a reminder of the importance of putting your heart on check. As Christians we have to keep our hearts aligned with God, just because you were given a title doesn’t mean that you are better or more anointed, no, it’s just a title. You are simply a vessel, we are all vessels used by God for His will to be done on Earth. We don’t get the glory, God does.

Don’t obsess yourself with the title you may or may not have, obsess yourself with being in the presence of God by reading the Bible, praying, worshipping, and seeking him. Know and acknowledge that everything God does through you isn’t about you or your strength, it’s about God. And as easily as he can give you an anointing, he can easily take it away. Let’s continue to remain humble and let’s continue to live a life worthy of what God wants, not because you have a title but because God is who he is in your life.

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Refreshed

Have you ever hoped for new and fresh beginnings? I’m pretty sure it’s normal for all of us to seek that at one point or another. We begin to get frustrated with our monotonous life and start to seek new hobbies, new direction, new jobs, sometimes even new friends.

As humans we desire fulfillment but when we get tired in life, fulfillment seems so far away. In my journey with God I’ve realized that when God refreshes me in one way shape or form, my hope increases greater than the last time.

One of the tattoos I have on my arm is that of an eagles wing, as a reminder of Isaiah 40:31, “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” Even in moments when I feel like giving up and run away from responsibilities and my loved ones, I get reminded that God has given greater hope for my life than anyone or anything can ever give me.

We are 15 days into 2023 and I’m not sure how you’re feeling right now but I pray that as you stumbled upon this, that you get reminded that God is by your side, He has not forgotten you and wants you to be refreshed. The best way I always find that hope and refreshment is being in the moment with God through reading the Bible and being in prayer. Don’t give up so early in the year, don’t give up at all, look to God and see that He will send that refreshment you’ve been looking for. ‭

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Power in Prayer

There’s plenty of skeptics when it comes to prayer. We can see a lot of anger arise when a big situation happens and the media reports of evil occurring then people start sharing, “we are praying for this or that,” and people get frustrated seeing those posts. They want more to be done than just prayer, I don’t blame them, but from personal experience I have seen the power of prayer work.

When a person who believes in God prays, God listens. Yes, God already knows everything but like in any relationship that wants to thrive, there needs to be communication. Prayer allows us to reach out to God to give thanks, to ask for forgiveness, and to put before Him the needs of others and our own needs.

People can and will disagree with me, which is completely fine, but if you are a person who believes in God and is seeking to know more about God, I encourage you to reach out in prayer about any situation before taking action. It doesn’t have to be something extremely extensive, but acknowledge that God is there, that God is listening, and then start to move.

You stumbled upon this blog not by chance or coincidence and I hope it serves as a reminder for you to take a moment and just say, “Thank you, God,” and if you need prayer, PLEASE reach out to me. There’s a contact tab where you can email me and I’ll respond to your directly or you can comment on here.

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Goals, Plans, & Healing

It is now three days into the year 2022 and some have already created their resolutions list, others are still trying to complete last years’ list, and others at this point don’t care about any of that. I have felt that the last two years have been strange because of all the adjustments needed to be made for work, school and life in general.

I want to encourage you to keep looking towards the goals you want to reach and continue to plan for your future. I understand that 2020 and 2021 have had their challenges and have placed some sort of fear on a lot of people’s minds of, “now what’s going to happen in 2022?” But don’t be discouraged by the past, instead keep moving towards the person you want to be.

May this year be a year of healing for our mental health and our relationships with others. It is evident that this country is divided in opinions and beliefs which is completely normal, but a lot of relationships have crashed and burned because of this. Let this time be a moment for healing, even if those individuals don’t return to our lives, it’s time for us to forgive and love on others.

I hope that 2022 is a great blessing for your life and those around you!

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