PSA: EVERYDAY YOU WILL HAVE A TEST

When in school what was the one thing we all dread?  Yes, a pop quiz! Somehow we all believed that if we had prior knowledge of the test we would have been better prepared, resulting in better grades. 

My morning read was about letting people push your buttons.  The part that caught my attention was Like it or not, it is the job of certain people to bring out the worst in you.  What they trigger is already in you.  They have come to teach you what you are capable of doing when you get triggered. Every day you will be tested to challenge your growth and and to show you what needs to be healed.   It was around 5 o’clock this morning when I was reading…when I tell you I sat straight up and stretched my eyes! LOL.  Basically what that means is some people bring out the best in us while others bring out the beast in us. But regardless of what’s triggered each characteristic lies within us.

I often wondered why people would push my buttons (which I have more of in my elder years LOL), as I matured I viewed the pushing of buttons as a pop quiz that I kept failing.  Now that I am gaining spiritual clarity, I have decided to view these trials that come as a test that I’m already aware of.  And since I’m aware I’m going to try my best to be prepared by praying and practicing obedience and patience.  Each time I allow the beast to come out of me I fail myself  and God and frankly I’m tired of it! So I’m going to think before I speak and make sure a response is necessary before engaging in a conversation that may ‘unleash the beast’ within. 

So today my voices are calling out for all of those people that are ready to pass the test of life:  The next time someone pushes your buttons, tests you or catches you off guard… confuse them with kindness.  Don’t allow the actions of others to dictate your mood. Because at the end of the day, you’re going to be the one in a horrible mood while the person that has upset you is enjoying their day to fullest…probably enjoying it more since they know they have succeeded at destroying your spirit.

I am telling you ahead of time that problems will arise so there is no need to be caught off guard..START PREPARING NOW!

Until Next Time…

No Entitlement

One of my favorite text this year included one of the most powerful statements I’ve read  recently,  "We are not entitled to anyone's kindness or consideration".  Knowing this is true does not make it any easier to accept the reality of the statement.  So often we feel that just because we would help,  have helped or hold a certain position in someone’s life we are automatically entitled to certain privileges…and simply that’s not true! In a perfect God filled world, where everyone lives in love; YES, but we all know that’s just not where we are.  The sooner adults realize that NO ONE and I do mean NO ONE owes us anything the easier this thing called life will be.  YOU are responsible for the life you live… not your mother, brother, cousin, spouse, sister or friend…YOU!! You're an adult now, accept your current situation for what it is or change it...JUST STOP COMPLAINING about it...it will not do any good!

Today My Voices are learning to accept painful truths of being alone and rejoicing in knowing that doesn’t mean lonely or left out. It simply means accepting responsibility for the outcome of my life and not placing the blame or pointing fingers at others. 

Up to this point, you may have been waiting on someone else to make things happen for you or blaming others for your current situation…STOP THAT RIGHT NOW! CHANGE YOUR WAY OF THINKING, LIVING AND DEPENDING ON OTHERS! The weight that will be lifted off your shoulders will be indescribable once you do this. Too often people (myself included), are stressed and waiting to be blessed instead of realizing the blessings and potential that lie within us that can help create our own blessings. There is no reason to worry...Joel Osteen said God always ends in “ALL IS WELL” so if all isn’t well, it simply means its NOT the end!  

Until Next Time…

Parenting 101

This morning I experienced something for the 1^st time in my life… I woke up from my sleep because I heard my baby cry out to me…it was a cry for help.  I jumped up from my sleep with a urge to pray the blood covering over my child and that any strongholds or demons trying to overtake him be removed. I prayed that any negative thoughts are feelings be replaced with joy,  peace and positive thoughts. 

Parents don’t give up on your children, nothing in life worthwhile EVER comes easy. Build relationships with your children that no situation can destroy. The children really are our future.

No situation, circumstance or person should be able to stop a person from being a good parent.  Ladies stop keeping children away from their fathers. Men stop putting females and the streets before your kids.  Ladies stop accepting a man that would abandon their child (just that should speak volumes about their character). Ladies stop letting someone else raise your children unless its what’s best for THEM not what’s easy for you. Ladies and Gentlemen stop having favorites…it causes a rift between siblings and creates problems that carry into adulthood. EVERYTHING we do to, for and in front of children molds their thinking patterns and their character.  You never know how each child will interpret what they’ve been exposed to, so  do your best to set positive examples and PRAY, PRAY and PRAY some MORE!

Today my Voices are praying for each child out there knowingly or unknowing crying for help, guidance and love. My prayer is also for parents, step parents and grandparents… that you always have the children’s best interest at heart and don’t get caught up on your own feelings.  Never let the pain you feel as adults overshadow what the children need.   This is also a prayer I pray for myself.

Until Next Time...