Thursday, February 26, 2009

One Question!

"I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is there anything too hard for me?



"I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is there anything too hard for me?" 


"I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is there anything too hard for me?"


"I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is there anything too hard for me?"

"I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is there anything too hard for me?"

"I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is there anything too hard for me?"


"I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is there anything too hard for me?"

"I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is there anything too hard for me?"


"I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is there anything to hard for me?


"I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is there anything too hard for me?" (Jeremiah 32:27)

Let God be your Healer and set you free!





Wednesday, February 18, 2009

WAIT!!


"Wait for the man who pursues you. The one who will make an ordinary moment seem magical. The kind of man who brings out the best in you and makes you wanna be a better woman.


Wait for the man who makes you smile. Wait for the man who will be your best friend. The one who will drop everything to be with you. Wait for the man who respects and loves you for who you are and




not what everyone wants you to be. Wait for the man who praises God and encourages you daily in your walk. Most important wait for the man who is more in love with God than you." ~Anonymous

Just a thought...

~M




Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Don't Give Up!




My God son is one of the most adorable two and a half year old you will ever meet. He has such a huge curiosity for life, a vibrant imagination, and is brilliant beyond his age. Sometimes you may catch him with a little mischievous smile on his face, but then there are times he spoils you by the pats he gives you on your back while telling you how much he missed you during the day.  All in all he is a normal two year old, but as his Ga Ma (his way of calling me God mom), I could not be more proud of him. 

I walked out of the bathroom to find him sitting on the cold tile floor with a very sad look on his face and without even asking what was wrong, he blurted out, "I give up!" Little did he know, I already knew what he was talking about, but I wanted him to explain why he felt this way. "I can't find my movie car backpack Ga Ma." This backpack is one of four that he owns. It goes with him in each room of the house, in the car, to church, to Nana's house, and to wherever else he can take it. Even though he has a batman and a spiderman one, I believe movie cars is his favorite. I proceeded to tell him where he would be able to find his backpack and his dejected little face was quickly turned into a smile.

Throughout the day I thought about him sitting on the tile floor and telling me that he gives up. How many times in life have I said those very same words. LOL...I think it was just a few days ago. Sometimes in life we get thrown some very harsh curve balls, and there are times we truly just want to throw in the towel. But, I encourage you, whatever it may be, a dream, a relationship, school, or work, don't give up. The struggle will only make you stronger.  Perseverance is the key to your victory.  DON'T GIVE UP!  James 1:2-5

Just a thought....

~M


Friday, February 13, 2009

I Do It For Me



I just starting working out again and I must say, I am very proud of myself. I have been at least 3-4 times a week in the past couple of weeks, and still have that push to keep going. I was very athletic growing up. My high school insisted that we play a sport every season, and though I wasn't the best in each activity I participated in, I was in a whole lot better shape than I am in right now. 

I decided to go back to the gym for a number of reasons. 1...the monthly fee is faithfully being deducted from checking account each month, and they don't give a care that I haven't been in months. 2...sad to say I recently found out that I need to watch my cholesterol level. "Come on Melissa, you are only 29!" 3...I just want to feel better about myself and have more energy. 

Yesterday after work I went to the local YMCA. I really don't like going to this Y because it is so small and the ventilation is horrible. The smell alone is cause enough stay home. But, once you get over that first initial shock  you are good to go. I started my normal routine on the treadmill and after about 30min moved to the free weights. It is there I began this whole thinking process. I watched girls in all shapes and sizes sweat and pant striving to achieve whatever goal they had given themselves. I watched men of all ages grunt and strain as they lifted heavy weights trying to perfect their arms, legs, and abs. And I began to wonder. Will we ever get to the place where we are truly happy with ourselves? Will there ever come a time when we don't care what other people think and we don't care about our imperfections? Will we ever get to the place where we work out just because we know that it is healthy for us and its good for our well being? I have struggled in the past with self-esteem issues; hating to look into a mirror and afraid of what I may see. But through the grace of God overcame that battle.  I realized yesterday that as I continue to come into my own and continue to get to know myself, I must do things in life for me. Not to look like the person on the magazine cover, or to win the approval of family members or the opposite sex. Not even to fit in. But do it just for me and realize no matter what that I am fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). 

Just a thought... 

~M


Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Your Time Will Come!


Hey Everyone,

So, I thought that I would start my own blog. We'll see how long I keep this up :-) I'm really not a writer. You will probably find a few grammatical errors here and there and maybe a few mis-spelled words. No one is perfect right? There will be days when I really don't have anything to say, and then there will  be days when I won't be able to stop talking. So, why not let you all in on my thoughts.

This first blog is for all the SINGLE ladies! (Ok...go ahead..."all the single ladies, all the singles ladies...what uh oh oh oh....ok...enough :-)

In just a few days, it will be Valentine's Day. For some of us, it is a wonderful day with pink and read hearts, hallmark cards, chocolate, teddy bears, and even those annoying stuffed animal things that dance and sing songs like "I Feel Good." But, for others, it is a day where you remember just how single you are and the only Valentine you have are your parents and their thoughtful chocolates and card. I too have received the chocolates and also received the infamous text message wishing me a "Happy S.A.D." (Singles Awareness Day). There is nothing like feeling excited that you received a text and just maybe it is from "the one" but only to find out it's to remind you of your status. I think one year I threw my phone on the ground and stomped away. Can we say bitter?? LOL! I'm sure, without fail, I will receive the text again  since my status hasn't changed.

I recently received a message on aim from someone (this person refused to reveal their true identity) stating, "...that is exactly why you are still single, feeling so proud of yourself when you ain't nothing." After reading this I was in complete shock. I remember just staring at my computer speechless and in denial that I had just read those words. I don't know why it cut deep. After a few moments I collected myself and began to wonder what I may have done to make this "unidentified" person so mad and angry. I soon began to believe those hurtful words that were typed and for the next few days had a hard time believing that it wasn't true.  My self-esteem was shot and I began to dread Valentine's Day. February 14th would just be proof that the statement was true.

Although....today something in my thinking changed. The last couple of days have been filled with such self-pity and defeat, and I decided I wasn't going to let myself stay that way any longer. So what if pretty much all my friends are married and are starting their families and I am single. It's ok! I'm ok! Timing is everything. In the book of Ecclesiastes chapter 3 (this is the Bible), it talks about how there is a time for everything. It's just not time for me, and I say that to you as well. If you find yourself lonely and dreading this holiday, it's ok. It's just not time. But that doesn't mean it won't come. Love will come. It doesn't mean you aren't good enough, pretty enough, or worthy of love. Your time will come and so will mine!

So this Valentine's Day, celebrate you! Celebrate loving you and do something great for yourself. I know I will. You are incredible, beautiful, unique, special, and worthy of love. Celebrate that! And remember....your time will come and when it does, it's gonna be worth the wait!!

~M