Como Da Vuelta El Mundo
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~ Freedom of Fear ~
Overcoming the fear of driving Slowly driving on backroads to college Three attempts at passing the driving test Years before taking the Highways Stomach knots on bad weather days Tightly gripping the wheel Letting everyone pass me Every day was a challenge Until the day I was no longer afraid I drive with peace and freedom now.
Freedom through Christ only He can lead you to the other side of fear
Freedom!
For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.” Isaiah 41:13 ESV
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~We Trust His Plans ~
Beyond our own understanding…
…We Trust His plan for our lives
Beyond that which is seen…
…We hold on to His promises
A year ago I prayed and walked away from a job without having another job lined up. For the past decade I worked full time non-stop. I was in unfamiliar territory. It was a season of growth.
I held on to His promises over my life.
For seven months I was in unfamiliar territory, no job, no means of significant income. However I continued to stay faithful and pray for His purpose and guidance over my life during that season.
Of those seven months I was able to spend quality time with my family, my especially my mother, my nieces and nephews. Not to mention the difficulty of also living through the pandemic.
For the majority of the time I learned what it meant to be a caretaker of little ones. It was the most rewarding time of my season. To teach little children the importance of prayer. To hear them speak to the Lord through prayer.
It’s been several months since I’ve prayed with my niece and nephew during our mealtime. Last night at dinner I was able to pray with each of them and their little hearts still remembered the words to our prayer. It was a precious moment.
Another blessing from God is that I’ve been employed with a loving and caring law firm since April. It’s been a growing season, not just in my spiritual life but in my career. It’s nothing but God. I did not even apply for this position. I prayed and asked God for His will over my career that the next place of employment would be because of Him. I had to trust Him with all that I had during the season of unfamiliar territory.
He continues to lead me to unfamiliar territory in my career. Showing favor over my life in my career. Giving me the opportunity to grow and see things I’ve never seen, experience things I could only hope for in my previous positions. Giving me the ability to understand complex cases and learn in a steady pace. I know that He will see me through as He has all my life. I am grateful for my blessings. For my family work place.
It’s not about us during a difficult season, it’s to bring glory to God. It’s to be a servant. It’s to be a light in darkness for those around you.
It’s to be a testimony to others. It’s growing in faith. Trusting and believing that God will see you through another day.
The Process Can Seem Fruitless…But Don’t Give Up!
Over the last several months I’ve been stuck in my writing, not looking at my manuscript, not feeling motivated to write much…but then on Monday I just opened my laptop and words came out…and I completed my Title poem for my upcoming book…it felt refreshing to read through all my poems I’ve written and put together over this past year…and while I’m in no hurry to publish my book just yet…so much has changed in my life that NOW I see why my book was delayed in being published sooner. It’s not my gifts I’m putting into the world alone, it’s the gifts of writing given to me by the Lord and with that comes patience and prayer. It’s reading and studying the word of God to write on a topic that will encourage others. It’s gaining understanding and knowledge, that in itself is a process that takes time to process and write of it.
When we put God first in our lives, in every aspect of it, from writing a book to our career He will see it through, it may seem like we get stuck in the process but our time is not God’s time and He is a God of suddenly! And can move mountains and part seas…so we cannot understand the depth of His many ways He moves and puts things together for us daily, His mercies are new every day. His mercies and plans are for our spiritual growth and when it seems like we haven’t grown just remember that the preparation and process does not always make sense to us or any easy task, it’s a daily evaluation of our life, repentance, and prayer.
I could of been impatient and forced out words just to say I completed a poem, a book within a time period, but I would have lost the words that God wanted to give to me in His timing….even if it was 9 months from the first time I talked about this poem and the Title of the book…only God!
You see how the process can seem fruitless, like we are not moving forward, but what if we are, what if God is waiting for the right time, His time to give us (fill in the blank) that He has for us, He will prepare us for the next season, and sometimes it seems like that season in preparation is the darkest season of our life, but in reality it’s the most important part of God’s hand over our lives. Do not give up.
~ Lighting The Way ~
Walking through an unfamiliar path… ….Do not fear, my child, Says the Lord, for I walk before you…. Trust me, my child, I am lighting the way…. 🙏🌼🍃🌤️ 2 corinthians 5:7 For we walk by Faith, not by sight. #wednesdaywords #writingwednesday #midweekmotivation #walkinginfaith #speaklife #walkinyourpurpose #faithoverfear #onedayatatime #poetryislife #christianpoetry #christianquotes #bibleverseoftheday #poetsofinstagram #writingcommunity #chicanapoet #northcarolina #poetryandphotography✨📷 https://www.instagram.com/p/CLHigMyM_U_/?igshid=855y7hog93x2
Hold My Hand, Not Your Thoughts
“Praying friends, Are friends for life”
Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing. ~ 1 Thessalonians 5:11
Ode To Mi Gente
So blessed and honored to have my poem, “Ode to Mi Gente” published in a Anthology Poetry book – The Black And Latinx Poetry Project. This poem is in honor of my parents and our Mexican culture. It’s based off my life growing up in North Carolina. It holds a special place in my heart ❤️. Thankful for my family and friends who have been supporting me along the way on this meaningful project..more to come 🙏❣️💖
A Special thanks to a dear friend for your support and encouragement 😊 And the many times you said, “Okay Go” haha 🤣🤣
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Honor The Inner Child In You
~ Every child loves to receive a gift ~
As Adults we forget to take time to enjoy the small blessings of life. To honor the inner child in us that craves to play and be adventurous.
Recently I was gifted three gifts and I keep each gift on my desk. Each gift means something special to me, but together it’s meaning is precious.
The first gift was an Etch-A-Sketch. My inner child was full of joy when I opened my eyes and saw what I thought would be a birthday present months from now.
The second gift was a unique light bulb plant holder. My growing soul smiled as my friend opened it to put the light bulb in place.
The third gift, beautiful stones with encouraging words etched in them. My servant’s heart full of encouragement.
Each gift alone is special, however when together it’s priceless. When I glance at them, I smile and remember to let my inner child play, to grow daily, and be an encouragement to others. To honor my inner child in the process, to be my authentic self, to give myself grace, to be unapologetically ME.
Always remember to honor your inner child. Next time you receive a gift, open it as if you were a child, smile and laugh, enjoying the moment.
When you give a gift, give with an open heart and love. Sow into others your gifts that God has given you. We all have talents and passions, we grow from learning from each other. From embracing our uniqueness to showing our inner child. Those who love and support you will always give space for you to be yourself.
Life is a journey to be experienced with those special souls who bring out the child in us.
We Pray Because We Believe
“I think I have had more experiences of God in my life than not” – S
When I was a teenager, I wanted to go on the missionary trip with the youth group…and it was the day so so before my flight…and my passport hadn’t arrived…I remember crying and praying in my room on the floor…for the passport to arrive….and you know….it came that day…..
It’s hard to believe in difficult times…to be still…to not worry…to not get anxious… sometimes we just need to be still and reflect on the grace that God has already shown us in our lives… the little blessings…the ones we didn’t see as a blessing in disguise….the moments of happiness….the moments of grace…of favor…of love…
Let go and let God…. trust that everything will be okay….we pray because we believe….
Reflections – Self Love Journey
You are responsible for your actions good or bad… live and learn… listen to your mentors, be grateful for those who check up on you or remind you to keep going… pray for your friends who give you wisdom to live by…those who pray for you when you reach out…
Self inventory….Has much as it pains you to be still with yourself…you have to do it in order to grow in each season…
Listen to your inner self…Make peace with yourself and others….
Forgive and let go…
Pray…for guidance…for clarity…
for strength to get through each day….each season…but learn through the process…Take the positive out of each situation….
Love yourself…More than anything… love yourself above all else!! No one can make you happy as much as you can in doing and being true with yourself!!
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