As I've said before, I am going through a storm in my life which has caused different emotions and feelings to surface in my life. I've never been through so much drama in all of my life. Today, I read one of my favorite scriptures that I read every morning, which is Psalms 50:15 - "I want you to trust me in your times of trouble, so I can rescue you, and you can give me glory." I received a new revelation and that is to Trust God.
Trusting God has been on my mind for the past couple of days. Is it that simple to just "Trust" God through your troubles? I feel that my spirit really would like to trust God, but the circumstances around my life have blinded me to trusting God. I know that I should trust Him, but it is so hard to do it at this moment. I know that it is one step at a time and it is not in my power but in God's power to help me trust Him. I'm starting to realize that I have to let go of the worrying. It's hard to let go of the worrying when that is all that you have to hold onto at the moment. If I let go of the worrying, then what do I do? How do I trust God. I don't think that there is a human answer, but I believe that there are spiritual solutions.
Psalms 91:14-16 is another scripture that I read daily - For the Lord says, "Because he loves me, I will rescue him; I will make him great because he trusts in my name. When he calls on me I will answer; I will be with him in trouble, and rescue him and honor him. I will satisfy him with a full life, and give him my salvation."
How do you trust God when you have so many darts coming your way? I came across something that I read from Charles Stanley's book Finding Peace p.48 - "Those who seek the Lord shall not lack any good thing"(Psalms 34:10) - It is not part of God's plan for you to lie awake at night, tossing and turning and wondering, How am I going to pay my bills if I lose my job? What am I going to do when I retire if the stock market continues to decline? How am I going to provide for my family if my company goes through bankruptcy.... Friend, God is able to meet that need! He is the God who provides for His people all things that are required for a full, satisfying, and purposeful life."
So, I truly have to ask myself do I truly believe that God will take care of me during this storm? How much doubt do I have in my heart? I know that He knows my heart and He knows the answer. Can I honestly say that I completely Trust God at this moment? No, I don't completely trust God at this moment. I'm sure that it is ok with Him, because He loves me through thick and thin. At one point in my life up until this storm, I did completely trust God, so I thought? Maybe my storm is to get me to completely trust God in my life? Who knows why we go through these peaks and valleys? All of us are on a different journey with the same outcome.
I've read the above scriptures over and over during my life and they seem so new to me at this moment. It is weird how you can read the same scripture one moment and the next moment it feels so new or takes on a whole new meaning in your heart.
In spite of that, I've wavered during this storm, I've tried to keep myself on solid ground. I know that I just have to let go and let God. I've heard that when He closes one door there are many doors He can open in your life. It all sounds good in theory, but when you are riding on a dinghy and trying to pass through the storm it is hard to think about that stuff at the moment. I'm sure that there are some people of great faith who have held on tight during their storm. Although true, I'm sure that there have there have been people of great faith who have had moments of wavering, doubts, concerns, trust issues and faith issues, which doesn't make them any less of a believer, they are just as human as you and myself.
I read scriptures every day and a lot of other books that I draw my inspiration to continue down my life journey. At times, these books are helpful and at times nothing helps me at all. It is all just a waiting process and to continue believing in what I believe for in my life.
In conclusion, I am just being honest and I am going to keep this blog open to my feelings and emotions during this storm. I hope that someone else can relate with me during this storm. I am by far from perfect nor am I trying to be perfect. I just want my life back on track, so that I can lead a fulfilling life and have a happy life and come out of this storm. Yes, I believe in God, Yes, I have my doubts with God. Maybe this storm is to clear up these doubts?
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Hurdles Through The Storm
As I've stated in my other blogs, I am not a fancy writer. I am going to express myself the best way that I know how and I hope that anyone who reads this will bear with me and my somewhat scattered thoughts in this blog.
So why do we have hurdles, hoops and jumps that we have to go through just to accomplish one task? I find that when I am done with one hurdle, another one jumps right in front of me. I don't even have time to rest from the hurdle that I just jumped. Life seemed so much easier when I was a kid. I, often wish that I had a "Back To The Future" car and teleport myself back to a time when life was easy. How do I overcome this feeling that I am having today of hurdles in life? It is so funny that just yesterday that I was trying to focus on "Love" and today I am wrapped up with hurdles.
How do I channel out of these frustrations. Do I just take a break, relax, relate and release. People are nice and they tell me that it will be ok and not to fret. I think that it is all easier said than done. I used to tell people the same thing and now I have to apply my own advice. I must say that channeling my thoughts into words and blogging has helped me to a degree. I am able to release some of these frustration and try to figure out a way to cope.
I'm looking at my Affirmation Calendar from Dr. Wayne Dyer for today, September 29 and it states:
Affirm: I am eternal, and that means that I showed up here from the infiniteness of spiritual intention to fulfill a destiny that I must act on.
I wonder if all of these hurdles are apart of my destiny? People say that you have to go through a lot to achieve success. But is that really true? Is this just some wishful thinking to help you cope with hurdles? Who knows? I wonder what I am missing in this journey? God knows that I've asked time and time again for answers. Has He giving me the answers in this storm?
Nevertheless, I look above at the clouds at times and notice how free they are to go across the sky without any hurdles. The clouds look so peaceful as they move with ease. Am I being taught peace in this storm?
Although I am frustrated, I have to channel this energy into something positive. I have to!! Life is a journey of peaks and valleys!!
Music has always been an outlet for me during good and bad times. Please enjoy this relaxing instrumental music video that I found. Enjoy! Until Next Time!!!
So why do we have hurdles, hoops and jumps that we have to go through just to accomplish one task? I find that when I am done with one hurdle, another one jumps right in front of me. I don't even have time to rest from the hurdle that I just jumped. Life seemed so much easier when I was a kid. I, often wish that I had a "Back To The Future" car and teleport myself back to a time when life was easy. How do I overcome this feeling that I am having today of hurdles in life? It is so funny that just yesterday that I was trying to focus on "Love" and today I am wrapped up with hurdles.
How do I channel out of these frustrations. Do I just take a break, relax, relate and release. People are nice and they tell me that it will be ok and not to fret. I think that it is all easier said than done. I used to tell people the same thing and now I have to apply my own advice. I must say that channeling my thoughts into words and blogging has helped me to a degree. I am able to release some of these frustration and try to figure out a way to cope.
I'm looking at my Affirmation Calendar from Dr. Wayne Dyer for today, September 29 and it states:
Affirm: I am eternal, and that means that I showed up here from the infiniteness of spiritual intention to fulfill a destiny that I must act on.
I wonder if all of these hurdles are apart of my destiny? People say that you have to go through a lot to achieve success. But is that really true? Is this just some wishful thinking to help you cope with hurdles? Who knows? I wonder what I am missing in this journey? God knows that I've asked time and time again for answers. Has He giving me the answers in this storm?
Nevertheless, I look above at the clouds at times and notice how free they are to go across the sky without any hurdles. The clouds look so peaceful as they move with ease. Am I being taught peace in this storm?
Although I am frustrated, I have to channel this energy into something positive. I have to!! Life is a journey of peaks and valleys!!
Music has always been an outlet for me during good and bad times. Please enjoy this relaxing instrumental music video that I found. Enjoy! Until Next Time!!!
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Love Through The Storm
As I've stated in my other blogs, I am not a fancy writer. I am going to express myself the best way that I know how and I hope that anyone who reads this will bear with me and my somewhat scattered thoughts in this blog.
Today, I had a thought that presented itself to me. As I stated in my first post - Passing Through The Storm "Do you ever think what your storm is possibly trying to teach you?" Maybe, I have to tune into my love walk in life. I've always thought that I had enough love to give out to people? But, maybe I am far from being full of love to give the love out? Who knows? But, I think that I will discuss each emotion that I've been feeling during this rough storm in this blog. The good emotions and the bad emotions. Maybe this storm is more for inner work that I have to develop in my life?
Your love is located within you. It is yours to nurture and savor. It is yours to give in any way you choose. p. 51 Staying on the Path by Dr. Wayne Dyer.
So with that being said how do I go about finding the love that is inside of me? I think what I have to do is focus on what I love in life? I love God, my parents, friends, family, my health, colorful flowers, trees, dogs, fresh air, dancing, entertaining, quietness, music, water, California and life.
I'm not sure if this is where I am at with my storm, but I have to try and remain hopeful and positive. I know that there are the days when I am the total opposite of love, because of my circumstances. My life has been shaken. I have to stop looking at the circumstances and grab a hold of something to bring me back to the surface. I don't know what this storm is trying to tell me? I think that it would be easier if I was told why I have this storm, instead of mulling around and guessing through this storm. Who knows? Maybe, I am meant to channel these thoughts into this blog, so that I can eventually find the answer or help me through this storm?
Nevertheless, I am posting a video of what I love and that is dogs. I don't own a dog, but something about dogs makes me happy? Anyway, I found a video of a talking dog that made me smile. I hope that this video makes you smile too. Enjoy! Until next time. :)
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Today, I had a thought that presented itself to me. As I stated in my first post - Passing Through The Storm "Do you ever think what your storm is possibly trying to teach you?" Maybe, I have to tune into my love walk in life. I've always thought that I had enough love to give out to people? But, maybe I am far from being full of love to give the love out? Who knows? But, I think that I will discuss each emotion that I've been feeling during this rough storm in this blog. The good emotions and the bad emotions. Maybe this storm is more for inner work that I have to develop in my life?
Your love is located within you. It is yours to nurture and savor. It is yours to give in any way you choose. p. 51 Staying on the Path by Dr. Wayne Dyer.
So with that being said how do I go about finding the love that is inside of me? I think what I have to do is focus on what I love in life? I love God, my parents, friends, family, my health, colorful flowers, trees, dogs, fresh air, dancing, entertaining, quietness, music, water, California and life.
I'm not sure if this is where I am at with my storm, but I have to try and remain hopeful and positive. I know that there are the days when I am the total opposite of love, because of my circumstances. My life has been shaken. I have to stop looking at the circumstances and grab a hold of something to bring me back to the surface. I don't know what this storm is trying to tell me? I think that it would be easier if I was told why I have this storm, instead of mulling around and guessing through this storm. Who knows? Maybe, I am meant to channel these thoughts into this blog, so that I can eventually find the answer or help me through this storm?
Nevertheless, I am posting a video of what I love and that is dogs. I don't own a dog, but something about dogs makes me happy? Anyway, I found a video of a talking dog that made me smile. I hope that this video makes you smile too. Enjoy! Until next time. :)
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Midst of the storm
So, I started this blog awhile back discussing the storms of life. Well, I am currently in the midst of the storm. I'm going to channel my energy and discuss my feelings and how I am coping. I hope to post information that I find on the internet to help express myself and also help me find "quiet" in this storm. As I've stated in my other blogs, I am not a fancy writer. I am going to express myself the best way that I know how and I hope that anyone who reads this will bear with me and my somewhat scattered thoughts in these future posts.
At this point, my life feels like the life of JOB(from the Bible). To say that he went through a lot in his trial is an understatement. I often wonder why I am going through this trial/storm that I am going through and often wonder why I feel abandoned? I wonder if anyone else is going through a storm or trial, because at times, I certainly feel alone. I feel like I was uprooted from my life in California. I was on my way to pursuing my dreams of dancing and acting. I worked so hard to move out to California and in the flip of a switch, my life was flipped upside down. I've tried to help my mother to the best of my abilities. I'm not a perfect person. But, I try to lead by example with my friends and family. I try to encourage people, I try to do whatever I can to help if my family or friends need my help. So why is God putting me through this storm? As I said in the previous post, I will have to trust and believe that this storm will pass. Yes, I do feel out of my comfort zone.
I've always been a proactive person and when life has thrown lemons at me, I've tried to make lemonade. The economy is rough and I am out of work. I've started my own online business to help myself remain productive. I've stated this before in my other post. I'm not trying to please anyone but show God that I matter. All of us deserve to have a fair shot in life. All of us deserves some form of comfort. All of us matter.
I am going to find my "quiet" in this storm. I'm going to try and embrace God's "Mercy" and "Grace" and use this blog for therapeutic purposes. Maybe, I'll find new opportunities in this storm that I would never have received if this storm wasn't placed in my path? I don't know?
Anyway, I like reading blogs and reading the wonderful inspiring words that people post in their blogs. Over the past few days, I've found comfort in some of these blogs. Also, I'm a huge fan of Dr. Wayne Dyer, I will quote some of his words in my posts and maybe this will reignite my spirit? I'm also writing two others blog, one discussing my business and the other blog deals with finding my confidence over the past eight years .
Lastly, I found this video in regards to JOB that I am going to share with you. Until next time!
At this point, my life feels like the life of JOB(from the Bible). To say that he went through a lot in his trial is an understatement. I often wonder why I am going through this trial/storm that I am going through and often wonder why I feel abandoned? I wonder if anyone else is going through a storm or trial, because at times, I certainly feel alone. I feel like I was uprooted from my life in California. I was on my way to pursuing my dreams of dancing and acting. I worked so hard to move out to California and in the flip of a switch, my life was flipped upside down. I've tried to help my mother to the best of my abilities. I'm not a perfect person. But, I try to lead by example with my friends and family. I try to encourage people, I try to do whatever I can to help if my family or friends need my help. So why is God putting me through this storm? As I said in the previous post, I will have to trust and believe that this storm will pass. Yes, I do feel out of my comfort zone.
I've always been a proactive person and when life has thrown lemons at me, I've tried to make lemonade. The economy is rough and I am out of work. I've started my own online business to help myself remain productive. I've stated this before in my other post. I'm not trying to please anyone but show God that I matter. All of us deserve to have a fair shot in life. All of us deserves some form of comfort. All of us matter.
I am going to find my "quiet" in this storm. I'm going to try and embrace God's "Mercy" and "Grace" and use this blog for therapeutic purposes. Maybe, I'll find new opportunities in this storm that I would never have received if this storm wasn't placed in my path? I don't know?
Anyway, I like reading blogs and reading the wonderful inspiring words that people post in their blogs. Over the past few days, I've found comfort in some of these blogs. Also, I'm a huge fan of Dr. Wayne Dyer, I will quote some of his words in my posts and maybe this will reignite my spirit? I'm also writing two others blog, one discussing my business and the other blog deals with finding my confidence over the past eight years .
Lastly, I found this video in regards to JOB that I am going to share with you. Until next time!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
PASSING THROUGH THE STORM
For the most part, we've all experienced personal issues, circumstances or storms. I am not an expert or a fancy writer. I would like to offer you some friendly words of encouragement and that is to not give up and to persevere through your storm. The sun will shine in your life and you'll be elevated to a higher positive point in your life.
What do you do when life throws lemons at you? Do you grumble? Do you complain? Do you yell at the world? Do you get frustrated? Do you feel like you have been taken out of your comfort zone and you have to deal with new issues that you've never had to deal with before? Do you think if you had all the money in the world that life would change for you? Maybe? Do you ever hope that some kind person would come and rescue you out of your storm? Do you imagine what your life will look like after your storm? The answer to these questions will depend on the person passing through their storm.
You can learn to be positive during your storm. You can trust and believe that your storm will pass and you will escape it unscathed. Do you ever think what your storm is possibly trying to teach you? Do you really stop and think about what is going on in your life? Maybe you are being led to a higher ground in your life and your storm was sent to strengthen you and prepare you for something big in your life? Maybe your storm was sent to you so that you can develop sympathy and compassion for people? Who knows why we have to go through storms? A lot of times, storms are sent to make us grown up. Storms happen for a reason and all of us can learn from our personal storms. Storms seem to last a long time when you are the one passing through your storm.
All storms are different and they have different outcomes. You never know who you will help after your storm is over? You may receive the chance to offer encouraging words to another person during their storm? Close your eyes in the midst of your storm and just smile. We share a gift and that gift is smiling. Learn to utilize your smile. Smile at your storm and trust that it will pass. Hopefully, you will develop the gifts of love and patience while passing through your storm.
What do you do when life throws lemons at you? Do you grumble? Do you complain? Do you yell at the world? Do you get frustrated? Do you feel like you have been taken out of your comfort zone and you have to deal with new issues that you've never had to deal with before? Do you think if you had all the money in the world that life would change for you? Maybe? Do you ever hope that some kind person would come and rescue you out of your storm? Do you imagine what your life will look like after your storm? The answer to these questions will depend on the person passing through their storm.
You can learn to be positive during your storm. You can trust and believe that your storm will pass and you will escape it unscathed. Do you ever think what your storm is possibly trying to teach you? Do you really stop and think about what is going on in your life? Maybe you are being led to a higher ground in your life and your storm was sent to strengthen you and prepare you for something big in your life? Maybe your storm was sent to you so that you can develop sympathy and compassion for people? Who knows why we have to go through storms? A lot of times, storms are sent to make us grown up. Storms happen for a reason and all of us can learn from our personal storms. Storms seem to last a long time when you are the one passing through your storm.
All storms are different and they have different outcomes. You never know who you will help after your storm is over? You may receive the chance to offer encouraging words to another person during their storm? Close your eyes in the midst of your storm and just smile. We share a gift and that gift is smiling. Learn to utilize your smile. Smile at your storm and trust that it will pass. Hopefully, you will develop the gifts of love and patience while passing through your storm.
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