~ Hope ~
As I reflect on my experience at Joytime this weekend. I am in awe of how God will use the simplicity of an encouraging message to touch your heart ❤ How only He knows what we are dealing with in that moment and He will place in a position that will lead us to divine appointments in our life. Moments that wouldn’t be without God’s hand and favor over our lives. He will use the testimony of others to uplift your spirit. To know that He works wonders and just as you may cry in silent, He prepares a way, it may not be today, tomorrow, or next year…but God is always making a way for you. Know that our hope is in the Lord.
* Hold fast to the promises of God * Keep your eyes to the Lord. * Stay in prayer 🙏 * Trust the Lord with all your heart ❤
Two quotes that touched my heart during this weekend ❤
“God is working in our brokenness” – Dr. Joy Greene
“Expectations can become idols. That will be a misguided path. And cause anger and bitterness and resentment. We can’t be fixed on the outcome. Our hope is in our God. Not the outcomes” – Ellen Vaughn
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~ Focus ~
Like a train… …We must continue to stay on track Not losing hope in the waiting… When the light is red… Instead, pause to pray… …Pray for guidance and wisdom Pray for strength to get through the season… …Most importantly, focus on God and His goodness in your life.
(It took several months to capture this photo 📷, finally I was positioned just over the bridge at the stop light to capture it) Patience is a process 🙏
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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
I Am Thankful
As I reflect on this year and all the blessings in my life, I thank God for His gracious love. I am thankful for the gifts and talents given to me by God, my Creator.
These last two years, I’ve grown closer to God and am embracing who I am becoming, loving myself because He first loved me, healing through past pain. I am a firm believer in prayer and staying faithful in God’s goodness.
This year I prayed for the opportunity to expand in my passion and purpose in writing poetry, being a poet, and more than anything to be a blessing to those who read my poems.
In the last few months I’ve focused on my purpose for my upcoming poetry book and as I am transforming into the woman God created me to be, I can see the vision of my book becoming, as I too am becoming.
I’m humbled and thankful for having my first poem published in The Black And Latinx Poetry Project by Alegria Publishing.
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I’m thankful for the weekly workshops by Davina, meeting other creative souls and sharing our passion in writing and poetry, for supporting and encouraging each other.
I’m thankful for my family as they support me through my poetry journey.
I’m thankful for the blessings of friends, for my praying friends, my friends that support me and push me to always do my best in all I do.
Thank you for my community of followers and supporters, for reading and embracing my work.
I am growing for you all.
🥰 Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving!! 🥰
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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….
PATIENCE
Faith over fear, day by day
You want to run, but life derails
May God’s grace lead your way
Patience, my dear
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