MY MASTERPIECE!

I absolutely love this poem written by my good friend, Adewole Adekola..... You?

MY MASTERPIECE!

As today I open a new chapter,

Redefining now and hereafter,

I’ve decided not to be to others’ thought servile,

And against none to hold neither vile nor bile,

But to daily spread across the miles,

Ceaseless bliss and heartfelt smiles,

While with all to live in peace,

And to make each day my masterpiece.

- The End

By Adewole Adekola

Hey 

Can't wait to hear your stories? 

How do you ensure that your awesome gift of life is used fully and is glistening to God, yourself and others?


Song of the day- Write your story by Francesca Battistelli

HUGS :)

#Envy

A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.- Proverbs 14:30

Why waste your time 'breaking' your head over  someones achievements? 

Have a sweet day...

Count your blessings.....Hugs :)

PRETTIEST ACCESSORY

“Peace begins with a smile..” 

― Mother Teresa

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“If you're reading this... Congratulations, you're 

alive. If that's not something to smile about, then I 

don't know what is.”  ― Chad Sugg

WHEN THE MORNING COMES

Hello Les Amis :)

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One of my fave moments today was listening to Oprah Winfrey's Harvard commencement speech...

Feel so inspired...
Watch Below and let me know what you think...

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This poem/ song stuck with me

WHEN THE MORNING COMES

VERSE 1: 

Trials dark on ev'ry hand, and we cannot understand

All the way that God will lead us to that blessed promised land;

But He'll guide us with His eye, and we'll follow till we die,

We will understand it better by and by.

CHORUS:

By and by, when the morning comes,

All the saints of God are gathering home.

We will tell the story how we've overcome

We will understand it better by and by.

VERSE 2

We are often destitute of the things that life demands,

Want of shelter and of food, thirsty hill and barren land;

But we're trusting in the Lord, and according to His word,

We will understand it better by and by.

CHORUS:

By and by, when the morning comes,

All the saints of God are gathering home.

We will tell the story how we've overcome

We will understand it better by and by.

VERSE 3

Temptations, hidden snares, often take us unawares,

And our hearts are made to bleed, for each thoughtless word or deed;

And we wonder why the test, when we try to do our best,

But we'll understand it better by and by.

CHORUS:

By and by, when the morning comes,

All the saints of God are gathering home.

We will tell the story how we've overcome

We will understand it better by and by.

'Max out your humanity'- Oprah Winfrey

“Don't ask what the world needs, ask what 

makes you come alive and go do that, because 

what the world needs is people who have come

 alive- 

Howard Thurman

Be guided by God. Trust Him. There is always joy when the morning comes. Just be YOU!

Thanks a billion for reading. Hugs :)

'PROMISES'

"Never forget your promises to me, your servant,

for they are my only hope. They give me strength in

 all my troubles. How they refresh and revive me."

 Psalms 119:49,50

I read this verse earlier today during my 'Moment

with God' time and honestly I could relate with 

King Davids proclamation.

Sometimes, do you feel that God has forgotten his 

promises to YOU?



Like David, we might have such thoughts but like I 

always remind my 'worrisome' self, 'GOD is not 

Man that lies. He was there YESTERDAY, is here 

TODAY and will be there TOMORROW. He's so 

dependable'.



Have faith. Hope in Him and Wait....knowing that 

everything will be OK.



Take care of you. Stand on His promises...Big Hugs 

:))

Thanks a lot for reading......

Just a Thought :))

A simple mantra that has helped me through tough times....FOCUS ON THE GOOD....

Train your mind to see the good in every situation....Don't let the bad stuff CONTROL you....

Have a beautiful day!!!!

Hugs :))

PS: My day started beautifully despite the rain and our flooded roads....Loads of miracle this morning, plus I got to see my new sister, Chantal....Yayyyyy!!!!!!

Thanks a billion for reading :)

FAMOUS FAILURES, DREAMS FULFILLED.....

Hola Friends :)

How's your day going?

Working and Listening to Gods word (at the same time) is one of the best things ever...I'm listening to Joyce Meyer on You tube and i was so inspired to blog about this....Famous failures.....

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Feel like One? 

Well, hoping this post inspires you to press on and keep pushing.....

Note: Got this post from Alden Tan's Blog...Another amazing inspirational blog I love reading....

"Now, the question is: For a dream to be fulfilled, is it mandatory for you to actually “fail” and then go through a pain period? Must you absolutely feel like shit just so you can humble yourself and learn a bunch of lessons that would then prepare you for success?Me thinks… yes.That being said, don’t get too discouraged when you experience the pain of failure. If you feel the pain, you’re probably headed in the right direction. Also notice how the failures below come in all shapes and sizes.10 famous failures, 10 dreams fulfilled 

J.K. Rowling  

The failure: At a point in her a life Rowling was nearly penniless, depressed, divorced and had to raise her child on her own. She was also on welfare back then while writing up the manuscript of Harry Potter. Adding to that, 12 publishers rejected the manuscript. 

Success: She created Harry Potter, a global brand estimated to be worth $15 billion today.

Jerry Seinfeld

The failure: The first time Jerry Seinfeld went on stage at a comedy club, he was booed off stage. 

The success: Determined, he went back to the same the next night to perform a successful set. Jerry Seinfeld saw success with his hit TV show Seinfeld and is now a famous comedian today.

Oprah Winfrey

The failure: Was fired from her television reporting job as she was deemed not suitable for television. 

The success: Became what some might say the undisputed queen of television with her talk show, The Oprah Winfrey Show. Oprah was viewed as an influential figure who inspired people with positive and uplifting messages. She’s also a billionaire.

Michael Jordan

The failure: Was cut from his high school basketball team. 

The success: Became the greatest basketball player in history. He never let failure stop him.“I have missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot, and I missed. I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan

Albert Einstein

The failure: His teachers called him “slow” and “mentally handicapped”. He also didn’t speak until he turned 4 and didn’t read until he was 7. (That must have been extremely damaging to the soul as a kid).

The success: He won the Nobel prize in physics.

Colonel Hardland David SandersThe failure: Despite having the now-famous fried chicken recipe, he was rejected 1008 times before a restaurant took it in. 1008! Oh and he also went to all 1009 restaurants on his own by driving his van and sleeping in it. 

The success: You see it yourself today. KFC is a worldwide brand in the fast food industry and the finger-licking good chicken is here to stay.

Clint Eastwood 

The failure: In 1954 Clint Eastwood was fired from Universal Studios when a couple of studio executives noticed his Adam’s apple was too big. 

The success: He’s a badass today. And he has directed and starred in many movies.

Marshall Bruce Matters III “Eminem”The failure: Dropped out of high school and had personal struggles with drugs and poverty. He also failed in a suicide attempt once. 

The success: Is now one of the best-selling artists in the world, selling more than 100 million albums worldwide.

Steven Spielberg 

The failure: His dream of making movies was put in danger when he was rejected by the University of Southen California, three times. 

The success: You know him. He’s a world-famous film director with many movies under his belt.

Stephen King 

The failure: His first book, Carrie was rejected 30 times. He proceeded to throw it in the trash. 

The success: It was his wife who retrieved it from the trash and encouraged him to try again. And he’s another one you know! He’s the king of horror and his books have sold more than 350 million copies worldwide. 

It’s going to hurt when you fail. But the champions pull through and rise up above the rest.That’s why they rock and enjoy all the success they have today.Ever failed and gone through a pain period? Let me know how you got over it in the comments.Peace."

Listen to this powerful preaching by Joyce Meyers here...

Source: Youtube

Running back to work....

Stay #Strong.... Wishing U Gods help always....

Hugs :))

Thanks a billion for reading........ 

TODAY!!!!!

Have a great day friends.....


God bless!!!!!

Big Hugs :))

“Renew, release, let go. Yesterday’s gone. There’s nothing you can do to bring it back. You can’t “should’ve” done something. You can only DO something. Renew yourself. Release that attachment. Today is a new day!” - Steve Maraboli

COULDA, WOULDA, SHOULDA...

Hello Mes Amis :)) 

How are you doing?

I read this on my way to work..........And had a beautiful moment reflecting on it :)

What's your thought on it?

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I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.

I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television-and more while watching life.

I would have shared more of the responsibility carried those i cared for.

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.

I would never have bought anything just because it was practical but because i needed it.

Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.

When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, "Later. Now go get washed up for dinner."

There would have been more "I love you's".. more "I'm sorry's" but mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute...look at it and really see it ... live it...and never give it back.

 :)

Stop sweating the small stuff.

Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what.

Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who Do love us.

Let's think about what God HAS blessed us with.

And what we are doing each day to promote ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, as well as spiritually.

Life is too short to let it pass you by.

- Source:  ANONYMOUS

They say the four things you can't recover in life are:

The stone.....after the throw !

The word.....after it's said!

The occassion/ moment.....after it's missed !

The time.....after it's gone !

We only have one shot at this....Life........ and then Puff......it's gone.

Love God......Be a blessing.....Make someone's day :))

XOXO

Thanks a billion for reading :))

‘Coals of shame on their heads….’

Why are some people EVIL? Why some are people so ‘UNGRATEFUL’? Why are some people ‘USERS’- Only ‘loving you’ up when they need your help and after that they are ‘MIA (Missing in your life)? Why are some people just plain old ANNOYING? Why are some people so happy in my DOWNFALL? Why do some people act like DEVIL's on earth?

We can keep hanging on to our many WHYs…It can go on and on and on….Never ending…We can read all the many books written by the greatest sages in all of the world, but one thing is true…Evil-Ungrateful-Users-who-are-just-plain-old-annoying-and-derive-joy-in-our-downfall-which-makes-them-devils-on-earth will always exist. They are there at every turn and in every place.

Maybe, they are our so-called friends or relative or workmates, maybe, at one point in our life, if we are being honest, we've been that, plain old annoying.

They would always be there.

So, how do treat them!!!

REVENGE IS SWEET……… OR NOT?

LOVE THEM ALL THE SAME…. OR NOT?

God’s word puts it this way ‘If your enemies are hungry, feed them. If they are thirsty, give them something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals of shame on their heads.’ (Romans 12:20)...#word

My friend said something profound this morning. He said ‘Invest in good because tomorrow will remember’.

Whatever you do in life, do it for you and God and for tomorrow…not for ‘Mr. Mean old Annoying’ or for ‘Devil Charming’...But for your relationship with God (which is super important) and your peace of mind....

Love is ‘Covering up all sins. It’s giving others a clean slate even when they annoy you over and over again’.

Honestly, God gives us a clean slate all the time, even when we don’t deserve it. How much more us loving others, even when they don’t deserve our smile?

Evil-Ungrateful-Users-who-are-just-plain-old-annoying-and-derive-joy-in-our-downfall-which-makes-them-devils-on-earth will always exist. Some might change, some might not……But continue treating them with kindness…

God sees, hears and knows…Do your part, pray for the person….

Not easy though. Geez, sometimes, it’s easier to write this than to apply it (Argh!!! being honest), that’s why my new prayer is ‘Dear God, please help be like you…To love and treat others the way you treat us, most especially the 'unlovables'….in Jesus name, Amen!!!!

You agree?

I guess it’s true, this saying,  ‘To love truly is to love someone at that moment when you don’t feel like giving it…’

Have a beautiful weekend…

Thanks a lot for reading

Hugs and kisses :))

'WALK THE TALK' :)

Hello Mes Amis :)

Just asking some pertinent questions today.

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You know, 'Dreams don't work unless you Do'. Spending TODAY complaining about YESTERDAY won't make TOMORROW any better. Whether you like it or not, 'LIFE REALLY GOES ON'. 

Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.

Confucius

Trust God. Walk the talk. Always do something honorable and find solace in the fact that, no matter how difficult your challenges are, THIS TOO SHALL PASS {My kid sister reminded me of that this morning :) }....

Wishing you an amazing day.

Start building your dreams.

God's grace always.

XOXO

Thanks a lot for reading :)

BE.....

1. When you wake up to a new day, BE grateful for another chance.
2. When others take the easy road, BE the one who takes the right road.
3. When something must be done, BE proactive.
4. When several possibilities present themselves, BE decisive with your priorities.
5. When achieving something is important to you, BE open about it and go for it.
6. When the work seems overwhelming, BE concerned only with the next small step.
7. When worries cross your mind, BE sure to focus on what you can control.
8. When real problems arise, BE ready to address them upfront.
9. When mistakes are made, BE okay with them and learn from them.
10. When you have something to say, BE willing to speak up.
11. When what has been done in the past still isn’t working, BE the needed change.
12. When doubt is lingering in your mind, BE confident in your abilities.
13. When others have a different opinion, BE open to new ideas.
14. When others insist that it has to be a certain way, BE one with your intuition.
15. When you’re feeling down, BE bold enough to smile anyway.  (ReadLearned Optimism.)
16. When you feel stress building, pause for a moment and just BE and breathe.
17. When the unexpected occurs, BE flexible and adaptable.
18. When something doesn’t make sense, BE assertive and ask questions.
19. When someone hurts you, BE willing to forgive and love again.
20. When a relationship continuously hurts you, BE willing to let go and refocus your love and respect inward.
21. When someone has something you want, BE happy for them.
22. When everyone seems to be competing, BE your own competition – beat your own records.
23. When you feel pressured to be someone you’re not, just BE yourself. (Read 1,000 Little Things.)
24. When you aren’t sure what you have to offer, BE sincere and offer honesty.
25. When you cross paths with a stranger, BE the reason they smile.
26. When you feel on top of the world, BE the hands that pull others up with you.
27. When someone you care about needs you, BE there without question or hesitation.
28. When you truly love someone, BE loving in words and deeds.
29. When it’s time to relax with your family, let go of everything else and BE fully present.
30. When the day finally comes to an end, BE at peace knowing you did your best.

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How do you intend to BE today?

Have a great day Mes Amis :)

God bless!!!!!

XOXO

Thanks a lot for reading :))