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INSPIRATION: CHANGE THE WORLD pt. 2

The opinions of others do not define who you are or where you are going in life. You do not have to compromise who you truly are for who others want you to be. The truth is that who you are is exactly who the world is waiting on you to be.  Could you imagine if Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Oprah Winfrey, Martin Luther King Jr. , President Obama, Abraham Lincoln or other iconic visionary leaders decided to be someone else instead of who they were called to be? If these visionary leaders decided to be someone else, we would not be in the positions we are right now individually and as a society.

The true essence of who you are meant to be is in your existence. If God did not have a purpose for you here on earth, you would not be here. Since you are here living and breathing you have a mandate from the creator to be who he designed you to be. Why choose to fit the standard, when you were born to set the standard.

There is a KING or QUEEN within you, but you may never reign if you don’t begin to walk in your truth. As flawed as you are, you can still be used for God’s will. Truthfully, you have experienced everything that you have in life, so that you can make an imprint on the world that will change someone’s LIFE. Everything that you have been through has been according to where your journey will lead you.

Think of it this way. If you had not have gone through the identity issues, the alcoholism, the cheating, the lying, the fornication, the drugs, the loss of a loved one and other issues that we face as humans, how would you know that God can deliver you? If you had not gone through issues, you would not be able to relate to others that are facing life’s trials and tribulations? Your story is not always for your benefit, some of it is for the example that you will be to some young boy, young girl, woman or man that needs hope and you may be their only living example of Christ. You need to let your light shine and allow yourself to be used for your given purpose.

The greatest principle to remember is that in order to change the world, you must first understand that you have to make changes and accept your own world. This will provide freedom, joy and the liberation needed to make an impression on society that promotes change. The truth and power is in you and it is time for you to tap in to it. We need you to be you today and go out and change your world today by being who you truly are. In the words of popular artist Rihanna “Shine bright like a diamond!”

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Your fellow Change Agent,

INSPIRATION: God Turned It pt.1

GOD TURNED IT!

PART 1

Victory Scripture: ¹¹ You turned my wailing into dancing;

    you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,

¹² that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent.

    Lord my God, I will praise you forever. (Psalms 30: 11-12)

My confession to you, is that I sometimes battle with operating in the will of God. I have experienced God and know that he will deliver the things I pray for. However, there are times that what I desire to do in my humanity is not what God has planned for the will of my life. For me to live in purpose, my pastor has challenged me to start being specific with God and ask him to send people my way that need me to speak into their lives. I accepted the challenge and agreed with other disciples that I would do this.  Nonetheless, I found myself not doing it all the time because it didn't fit into my agenda of things for the given moment or day. I know that if I ask God to allow time , he will do just that, but sometimes I don’t feel like I have time to be on his mission.

This past Sunday I confessed the battle I have been having, of operating in my own will and not the calling that God has specifically placed over my life. After confessing my battle, I immediately became whole in knowing that I will never be the same again. My confession allows God to put me on the potter’s wheel and turn me in his will and purpose for my life.

This is my confession, but I know that there are many of you who have also been fighting the WHEEL and WILL of GOD . He truly wants to put you on the potter’s wheel so that he can sculpt, mold and shape you for greatness. However, you must first submit to his will and his way. You have tried your agenda long enough and God wants you to know that you must give him access to do exceedingly and abundantly above all that you ask or think, according to the power that works in you (Eph 3:20). The power working in you is Jesus and he wants to turn new things in your life that you have yet to experience or think on.

Look back over your life and count the many times that God has turned it around for you. For some of you there was a time where you were a victim and he turned you into a victor.  For another person he turned your tragedy into a triumph. For someone else he turned your setback into a comeback. Don’t you understand that God can turn your test into a testimony?

God is more than capable of taking what you consider to be your biggest battle and turn it into your biggest blessing. Jeremiah even recognized the power of God when he prayed “Ah, Sovereign Lord, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you (Jer. 32:17).” It is time that you realize what God is capable of doing in your life. Submit yourself into the Potter’s Hands and allow him to have his will with your life. Will you allow God to mold and turn you for his purpose?

Peace and Blessings,

Kim Kardashian Divorce Finalized!

The two year divorce drama between Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries is finally over. The end result is that

They must each pay their own attorneys fees

Kris does not get a dime

Kris have to drop his request for an annulment based on fraud

This is kim's second divorce!

Tia Mowry-Hardrict and Cory Hardrict Renew Vows! PICS

After 13 years together In a beautiful ceremony on the beach in Malibu, Cali Tia And Cory Renewed their vows.

INSPIRATION: GIVE YOUR FLOWERS

When flowers are able to blossom, it is a sight to be seen. There are many times when we find ourselves in the midst of flowers. Flowers can be used as a centerpiece on the dinner table, a statement of gratitude to a significant other or even an offering of sympathy of a lost loved one.

I have noticed that too often than not, we give flowers on special occasions or sadly when an individual has died. I want to challenge everyone to give your flowers today to those who deserve it in this present moment. Do not wait for a special day or the moment when an individual cannot enjoy their flowers because they are no longer able to smell them here on earth. Start being a blessing by showing those you care about that you appreciate them. Get into the habit of appreciating others daily and you will notice the changes it makes within your relationships.

Adorn your home, office and loved ones with the flowers of life. There is something special about blessing the living with the life of flowers. The smell that exudes from these living organisms cannot be duplicated and the feeling when received is 100% genuine. Right now, create your list of all those special people who deserve to receive their flowers in the present moment and make sure you don’t forget yourself, because you are most deserving as well.

With Love,

INSPIRATION: READ AND APPLY IT TO YOUR LIFE!

Scripture: ²⁰ A man’s belly shall be satisfied with the fruit of his mouth; and with the increase of his lips shall he be filled.²¹ Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. – Proverbs 18: 20-21

I’m never going to find a woman to love me, all these men out here are dogs, women are nothing but gold diggers, no one cares about me, I hate the way I look and I never have any money. I know you have heard people say one or more of the aforementioned. If you have not heard anyone saying it, it may be that you are the one saying these negative things out of your mouth. I’ve come to tell you to STOP IT and watch what you speak out of your mouth.

As our focal scripture states clearly, you will be satisfied by the positive things that come out of your mouth. You will never be complete or made whole if you continue to speak negatively. This is a contradiction and it has no place in the equation of a believer in FAITH. It is imperative that you realize that DEATH and LIFE are in the power of your tongue. You cannot move out of the rut you are in if you keep speaking negatively, you will never find the man or woman meant for you if you keep speaking contradictory words and you will never prosper if you claim to always be broke.

Today, I challenge you to only speak about your life as it relates to where you are going regardless of where you are in the present moment. If you don’t have the finances that you desire, instead of saying I am broke speak that you are only in between blessings because you are always blessed. If you are single and desire to have a mate in your life, speak that God is preparing me for the partner that I will have in my near future that is tailor made for me. If you are not where you desire to be career wise, speak that I am thankful for my current job and I know that God is molding me for purpose and I will never have to feel like I am working ever again in life. Speak over your life, speak over your children’s life, speak over your family’s life with words of faith and positivity. Your destiny lies in your tongue. What words will you release today that shall move you from good to great and directly into your purpose? Share with me and others by commenting on this blog. Remember you have the power and it is up to you to take control over your life by speaking life to all areas that or not as you wish. Go for it!

Peace and Love,

INSPIRATION: READ, COMMENT AND SHARE!

Happy SPRING BREAK party people. I don’t know about everyone else, but I am glad that the sun is out to play a little longer these days. The spring and summer season truly allows the world to come to full vibrancy. Since it is getting dark later in the evenings, take advantage of the longer days to be outside.

This is a great opportunity for you to pick up a new hobby and challenge yourself with a new goal. Local gyms are now featuring great deals on outside aerobics and fitness training. This is also a great time to go cycling, yoga training, running in the park, pottery, brisk walking or even working on that project that is due, but changing your setting to an area that is more scenic.

Whatever you choose to do in this new season, do something that will make you proud. Go out and do something that you have been talking about doing for years. Challenge yourself to conquer one of your fears or even knock an item off of your bucket list. However, make sure that if you do it, it will be something that you will even be impressed by if you were to share it with someone else.

I am excited for you today, because I know that you are finally deciding to remove fear from the equation and finally do something spectacular. I know that it will be that thing that will make you say, did I really do that? I am rooting for you today, but most importantly the YOU inside yourself is rooting for you. Make yourself proud by impressing your own self today!

Marching Forward,

MOTIVATION: MUST READ AND SHARE!

Beautiful people I hope that this word reaches you in the best of health and mental state to receive this elementary insight from me to you. Simply put, Do YOU Boo! I have heard people say this so much recently that I thought it was divinely meant for me to share this with you, as I have lately embraced it in my own life at full throttle.

There comes a time in life when you are too concerned with what others think and desire, that it becomes domineering. It is also quite possible that you may become lost in the sauce  because of this. Is this your story? Are you that person that people always want to tell you how to talk, how to dress, who to date, when to date, who to associate with and even what to think? Yes, I hear you. All of this sounds outlandish that someone allows themselves to be used by the puppet master as such. This happens often and you may be guilty of being led by the masses in your own life. If you are not guilty of being the puppet, then you might be the puppet master trying to control everything. (I’ll say OUCH to that from my past. I’m a complex simplicity. Stay or Go, it is up to you. Knowing your issue tolerance level and limits is key my friends.)

However, today I challenge you to pull back the strings on your own life and allow yourself to be used on purpose for God’s purpose. This simply means that there is something within you that needs to be exposed, but it cannot happen if you continue to allow someone else to control you completely. It is time for you to launch into the deep my little upside down cakes and apple turnovers.  :)  There is someone somewhere ready to receive what you have to offer. That someone is YOU!
In the words of Ieshia played by Regina King from one of my favorite movies Poetic Justice “This world is just one big place for us to go out and f**k up in it.” Although, vulgar in obscenity do not miss the lesson here which is live and let live. Move forward from your past by releasing anything and anyone that will not allow you to be you.

Yes, you will make mistakes in life, but your life is a process. How else will some of you hardheads learn? Some of you need some on the job training and that is what life provides each of us. We learn from our experiences and we grow from them daily. Today, I challenge you to lose the chains and cut the strings from your life, so that you can truly do you! Go out and create moments. Live, love, laugh, cry, try, experience, but most importantly Do YOU Boo! Someone is in need of an intervention and I think it is the man in the mirror. You don’t have to take my advice, but I am sure you will thank yourself for it later if you heed my suggestions. Love you much! Live and Do YOU Boo!

I’m doing me,

INSPIRATION: CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN?

Victory Scripture: ²⁸ And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28

The popular group New Edition from the 1980’s has a song entitled “Can you stand the rain”? The song begins with Johnny Gill singing “On a perfect day I know that I can count on you.  When that's not possible tell me can you weather the storm?” Then Ralph Tresvant takes lead by singing the following lyrics ”Cause I need somebody who will stand by me through the good times and bad times she will always, always be right there.” Finally, the group sings the chorus “Sunny days everybody loves them, tell me baby can you stand the rain? In life, we all know for sure that we will always be faced with storms. Can you stand the rain?” If you haven’t heard this song, I suggest you do yourself a service and journey over to YouTube and listen to this great R&B song of endurance. So, I ask you today CAN YOU STAND THE RAIN?

There are going to be sunny days in all of our lives which are desired by all of us. However, we must realize that we will face storms in our lives from time to time. It is important for us to not lose our faith during the rainy days. The storms of life are to be equated to trials, tribulations, hardships and struggles that we will all go through. Sunny days are the opportunities for us to enjoy the fruits of our labor and live life to its fullest potential. 

It is necessary for each of us to realize that we are not exempt from the rain. It is going to rain within our lives and there is no escaping it. Recently I was dealing with a site transition at my job that I was not too happy about and also a compromise in love that was taking a toll on my entire being. So, when I say we are not exempt from life’s trial, I mean it and write to you in total transparency with regards.

However, I was in study last week and my mentor spoke great words via Romans 8:28. This victory scripture truly allowed me to take back what was stolen from me during the rain in my life. It allowed me to realize that all things both good and bad work together for my good. It is so crazy how familiar scripture passages come to life during our time of need. I read this scripture multiple times daily when I am experiencing a rainy day or even a sunny day as we should know that what we are experiencing in life is all according to our called purpose.

We each need to know that our haters, blockers, enemies and life storms will try and knock us off our journey towards destiny, but in time we all can rise above it. Notice that Isaiah 54:17 states that: No weapon formed against you shall prosper. It does not say that the weapons won’t form in our life, but that they simply will not prosper! I encourage you to endure your rainy days by allowing the victory scripture Romans 8:28 to be a lamp for your feet to guide you on your path. Allow this scripture to empower you to know that everything will work out for your good. It does not matter the state you are in now, because it is all a part of your journey to where God is leading you and it will be for your good. Affirm today that you are always GOOD. Even when it seems bad it is for your GOOD. Even when it emotionally hurts you inside it is for your GOOD!

I asked you earlier, Can you stand the rain? I now know that the answer to that question is a definite YES! From this day forth you will no longer be drowned by the rain from the storms in your life, but you will start swimming toward what God has called for you to learn through this new experience. You can stand the rain, because you know that regardless of the situation you are victorious and no situation will hold you back from the calling that is upon you to stand and believe that you are GOOD no matter what comes your way. Yes, you can stand the rain!

Yours in truth,

INSPIRATION: MUST READ

 Victory Scripture: ¹⁷ For Scripture says to Pharaoh: “I raised you up for this very purpose, that I might display my power in you and that my name might be proclaimed in all the earth. (Romans 9:17)

In life you are faced with situations that will MAKE or BREAK you, but the outcome is determined by the choices you make. YOU HAD TO GO THROUGH IT! Go to a mirror and tell yourself, I had to go through it. Say it three more times. Now that you have said it, it is time that you let it GO! There are some things in your past that have diminished you to a smaller version of you. It is time for you to be free from whatever has happened to you in the past that you are allowing to penetrate into your future. LET IT GO!

I am excited to know that weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning (Psalms 30:5). It is important to recognize that the reason we have to go through situations in life is not necessarily always for us, but for someone that we may encounter. When you surrender yourself over to be used for God’s purpose on purpose, you will be called to do many things. One of those things includes suffering through trials and tribulations. However, every test brings a testimony and every mess brings a message.

It is important for you to know that regardless of your past, you can be free from bondage, healed from brokenness and full of joy. You must simply reclaim your power in prayer and realize in action that there is a stronger you in yourself. You can be free from the dysfunctional relationships in your life, and anything that you are wrestling with in your mental state. This will allow you to be able to live a life full of power.  Realize that God has a reason for allowing things to happen. You may never understand his wisdom, but you simply have to trust his will. Reclaim your power and proclaim your testimony to all that you may come across from this point forward. God desires to get the glory from your story so that you can live the life that he predestined for you! Live your life full of PURPOSE and RECLAIM YOUR POWER TODAY!

Best Wishes,

Road Trip: When Men Talk

Have you ever wondered what men talk about on road trips? Well, watch and see as the conversation from New York to D.C. touches on all things topical.

INSPIRATION: IT'S TIME TO HARVEST

Victory Scripture: Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness. (2 Corinthians 9:10)
Power Principle: There is a time and a season for everything. There is a time to love, to be merry, to let go, to hurt, to sow and to reap. It is your responsibility to understand and know your season, so that you can reap your full harvest.

A farmer knows that in order to have a full harvest, he must sow seeds in its growing season, so that he can reap a harvest out of season. When the days are long the farmer is out during the planting season working the newly cultivated fields preparing the ground for the crop. Most planting takes place in the Spring to early Summer seasons, typically in the months April through June. First the farmer wakes up early in the morning and starts working the soil to make it fertile, so that he can begin to plant his seeds. Then during this season he must water and protect the harvest from pests so that the crop will grow to its full potential. Finally, during the Autumn to early Winter seasons it is time for the farmer to reap the benefits of his work by picking his harvest. Most of the time if the farmer has done well in this season, he will have an abundance that he cannot store, so this will force him to share with others which is a common practice in the agricultural community.

 Can you imagine being a farmer and never planting a seed? How about never planting a seed, but still expecting to reap a harvest? What about planting your seed, but failing to maintain or water the soil? This sounds insane I know. However, this is how many people in society are; they expect to benefit in areas that they have not planted a seed or have not worked in hopes to ensure that they are well taken care of by their absentee efforts.

I encourage everyone today to start sowing seeds. Yes your seeds may not be radishes, beets, collards or potatoes. However, you can start sowing seeds of love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control. If you will sow and plant these seeds daily, you will reap a great harvest known as the fruit of the spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). By planting these seeds you will truly be living in the fullness of life. It is not important to be concerned with the quantity of your life here on earth, but more so the quality of life that you will choose to live by your daily efforts.

I will forewarn you that the Bible states in Job 4:8 “As I have observed, those who plow evil, and those who sow trouble reap it”. It is important that you are cautious of planting seeds of evil, because it will sprout in your harvest season. My hope for you is that negativity, lying, cheating, and any ill doing will not be the works of your long days, as it will make for some cold lonely autumn and winter nights during your harvest season.

God is the ultimate example of how we should sow seeds daily in our lives and in the lives of others. I encourage you to sow seeds based on the fruits of the spirit. I ensure that your LIFE (harvest) will be so blessed that you will be overflowing in abundance. Then, in your state of abundance I challenge you to give away something every day of your life. You may think you won’t have anything left if you do that, but if you give as the Lord leads you to do, soon you will receive so much that you will have to figure out where to put it all.

Remember friends that God gives you bread to eat and seeds to sow. God may send seeds your way for you to sow into the lives of others. You must ask God to show you what he desires you to do with your harvest. It is your time to work, so you can reap the benefits in and out of season. I look forward to celebrating with you during your harvest season. I am expecting great and powerful things for you, as I know that you are sowing heavily, so that you can reap plentifully.

Much Love,

NEW JAM: French Montana f/ Nicki Minaj- Freaks

Listen and tell us what you think playboi and playgirlz.

INSPIRATION: IT'S ALL GOOD!

It’s All Good!

Scripture: I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living. (Psalms 27:13)

One of my good friends Callie has a common saying for any and everything as it relates to life. It doesn’t matter if she is dealing with a negative or positive situation at any moment, she will always say “It’s All Good!” For example, I/anyone can ask her what she wants to eat and she will say “whatever is fine with me, it’s all good.” I often ask her to please say something else instead of its all good. However, then it hit me like an 18 wheeler, this is a good way for us to lead our lives via a positive easy going mantra that you put into the atmosphere of life on a daily basis.

It is important that we realize that life is indeed all GOOD! You are alive and breathing, need I say more? Regardless of what you may be faced with, it is good and even when it is bad; it is also good. God uses our valley low moments to bring us closer to him and to rely on him for all things that we are going through in life.

First, you must realize that everything that God does is good and that you will see the goodness of the Lord in your lifetime. I believe this personally because we are told in Scripture that this is a reality. Paul tells us in the second letter to Timothy that ALL Scripture is given by inspiration of God for: doctrine, reproof, correction and instruction in righteousness. Life is difficult right now in the moment, but we will soon see the goodness of the Lord. Jobs are lost, money is non-existent in many cases, cupboards are emptying and diseases and ill-health have stricken many, but you will soon see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Speak this scripture into existence.

Secondly, it is important for you to take a bold stance and remember that God can do it again for you now as he has done in the past. Also, realize that if he can do it for others he can certainly do it for you. While reading the Bible you will see that even King David knew moments of oppression and fear; but more importantly, he knew that his God would lead him through the shadowed valleys safely, regardless of how impotent he felt or how dreadful his circumstances were. In verse 17 of Psalm 34, he tells us: “The righteous cry out, and the Lord hears, and delivers them out of all their troubles.” David knew that God never promised those who love HIM that they would not face fearful times, but he also knew that God promised to keep HIS people safe through the storm: “You are my hiding place; you shall preserve me from trouble; you shall surround me with songs of deliverance.” (Psalm 32:7) He shows his confidence in the Lord’s intervention in Psalm 57, v 1-3: “…and in the shadow of your wings I will make my refuge, until these calamities have passed by. I will cry out to God Most High, to God who performs all things for me. He shall send from heaven and save me...” So friends and family pray the word in your life and take comfort in knowing what God is capable of doing for you. The reason so many of you are stressed out and uneasy, is because you have not read your benefits package as it relates to being a disciple of Christ. Get into his holy word-BIBLE!

Finally, it is important for you to continue to praise the name of our most high God and rejoice in his goodness, his mercy and his word! Remember that God loves you so much that he gave his only begotten Son, so that you would believe in HIM and be freed from sin through the power of HIS shed blood and inherit eternal life. You should continually sing songs of praise and thanksgiving to the ONE who has promised to never leave or forsake you. I encourage you as well as myself that this is the one thing we MUST have hope in to make it in this quest for our purposed driven life. God loves you. He loves you beyond anything you can ask or think, and He will take your battle in HIS hand and make it HIS. You may ask Why? Well, he is God and no matter what you are facing, with HIM you should take comfort. Unlike Allstate Insurance, you are truly in GOOD HANDS! So, in the words of my friend Callie let’s rest assured and declare today that IT IS ALL GOOD!

Psalm 91:

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”

I pray the fathers favor over your lives!

Blessings,

         

New Music: Tiffany Evans ’143′ EP

Tiffany Evans has released her highly anticipated 10-track EP titled 143. link below:

http://tiffanyevansofficial.com/tiffany-evans-143ep-downlaod-now/

Grammy Fashion 2013

Kelly Rowland gets the YESS GAWD AWARD! for being so HAUTE in her black Georges Chakra gown !

 

 

Beyonce decided to rock a color blocked jumpsuit by Osman Yousefzada with some black jimmy coos, and a saucy red lip!

Rihanna showed it all in a sheer Azzedine Alaia dress paired with Manolo Blahnik heels!

Her Beau Chris Brown showed up in all white Lavin a good look for him!

Jennifer Lopez decided to give us all her thigh!

My girl Adele showed out in Valentino!

New Video: Drake Started From The Bottom

Drake ~ Started From The Bottom from OctobersVeryOwn on Vimeo.

INSPIREME: CAN GOD TRUST YOU WITH TROUBLE???

There is something about the story of Job in the bible that has always stuck with me since I was a child. I remember being in the Cherubim choir as a child and singing a song about Job being sick and losing all that he had, but he still trusted God through it all. This story fascinated me because even though Job lost all of his belongings and his family he still trusted God.

This led me to the question. Can God trust us with trouble? We are all perfectly fine with giving God the glory and honor when things are well. However, how do we behave when God gives us a Job scenario? When we commit ourselves to Christ, we are saying that our old being has died and we have started a new life with him.

If you know anything about the story of Job, you know that Satan had to ask God for permission to tempt Job. This should be proof for the believer in Christ that Satan cannot do anything to you, unless he first goes through our father in heaven. God granted Satan permission to inflict limited harm on Job because he knew that Job was a faithful follower that was not moved by his circumstance.

Have you ever thought about the fact that God may choose you for the troubles and woes that you experience; because he knows that you can withstand them? Maybe he feels that you have seen so much or you know him so well that you should realize he will have your back forever. Have you ever considered that God truly wants to see if you love him as much as you say you do when things are going great, as well as when they are not going so good? It is time to look at our actions and lack of faith from Gods standpoint.

You must realize that he is the master teacher and even when you think something is bad it is still good for you. You must trust God even when you can’t trace him. Trust him even when you are going through troublesome trials. Trust him enough to know that you serve a God of the ENCORE, which means if he did it for you then, he will do it for you again. The acronym of faith is For ALL I Trust HIM! So I will ask you again. Can God trust you with trouble? 

Blessings,