Life is a roller coaster. You can either scream every time you hit a bump, or you can throw your hands up and enjoy the ride.
Author Unknown
In September, I screamed EVERY time I hit a bump. At the end of EVERY situation, I screamed for nothing because EVERY time it worked out.
God didn’t promise me my life would be trouble free. He did promise me two things.
“There are always flowers for those who want to see them.” Henri Matisse
At the end of last year, I committed to doing some contract work for a private adoption agency. I quickly regretted it. The contract requirements and duties often conflicted with my personal beliefs and values.
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But as for you, you meant evil against me; but God meant it for good, in order to bring it about as it is this day, to save many people alive. Genesis 50:20 (NKJV)
Even when it does not look like it, God is always up to something. We have to learn to trust His plan even when we do not understand.
The story of Joseph in the bible is a great example that nothing can stop the plan God has for your life. Joseph went from being a slave, to prisoner, to being second only to the King.
From slavery to his promotion was something called process! It is in the process that many of us become discouraged and quit.
It may “look” like everyone around you is prospering, BUT looks are sometimes deceiving. Continue reading
This month I celebrated my thirty something 😉 birthday. As I look back over my life, I am grateful for so many things and one of them is CLOSED DOORS!
A decade ago, while in the process to buy my first home, I found one that had everything I wanted, except the color of brick. I shared with a friend that the house was too good to be true.
I asked, “Why would God give me exactly what I asked for?” She responded, “Why wouldn’t He?”
After a few days, I returned to find the home was no longer available. However, another house with everything the first one had, including the color of brick I wanted, was available to be built from the ground up.
One door closed, BUT a better one opened. I walked right through it and purchased my first home. Continue reading
“Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, it became a butterfly.”
The caterpillar has to go through metamorphosis to become a butterfly. At times, the process is difficult and painful, but the outcome is beautiful.
It is through trials, tests, and tribulations that we grow. Anyone can give up. However, it takes faith, courage, and endurance to keep pressing, standing, fighting, and believing when you don’t understand.
Your breakthrough may be on the other side of your next yes, next no, next act of obedience, next leap of faith, etc. You cannot skip the process, but still want the promise.
“When life is sweet, say thank you and celebrate. When life is bitter, say thank you and grow!”
Happy Mother’s Day to ALL the women who currently play a significant role in a child’s life. It truly takes a village in today’s age to raise a child.
So whether you are the biological mother, adoptive mother, aunt, sister, educator, friend, etc, I salute you today for all you do. Your role, no matter the size, plays a part in shaping the man or woman that child will become.
Happy Mother’s Day to the women whose children are no longer here. Children who said hello and goodbye in the womb. Children who lived on this earth for just a season. Continue reading
So many times in life, we miss out on something great, trying to hold on to something good, or familiar.
Just because something, someone, or an idea is “good”, does not mean it is from God.
If you are holding on to something or someone, and you know you need to let go, I urge you to do so.
Recently, I visited a local church with my sister. During the sermon, the pastor, who is a former professional football player, recalled a time he fumbled the football during a critical moment of the game. After the fumble, he felt defeated knowing he let his teammates and coach down.
To his surprise, as he walked to the sidelines, his coach greeted him with words of encouragement. He said, “Forget about the fumble. If you keep thinking about the fumble, you will fumble again. There will be many more opportunities for you to make a play, so don’t get stuck in the moment.” Continue reading
I have never hosted a guest blogger on The Jolly Moments until today. I am really excited to introduce to you all, Heather G., the creator of TheUrbaneFlower.com. Heather created her blog after being prompted to tell her story. Instead, she created the platform to encourage other women to share the goodness of God in their lives, in faith, so that we all could encourage one another. You can follow Heather on Facebook and Twitter @TheUrbaneFlower. I pray you all are blessed by what she shared below.
“When I moved to Columbus, GA, (known as the Valley) in 2008, I thought it was like a scene from the Andy Griffin show… you know, Mayberry. It had the feel of an old established country town. I settled in pretty easily (continuing my career as a Social Worker, meeting new friends, etc.), but I was in for a rude awakening. Continue reading
Many people consider February to represent the month of love. For so many people Valentine’s Day may be the only time they receive love and gifts. For others, this holiday will come and go and no one will acknowledge them.
It is natural to want to receive gifts and love, and as a woman, I totally get it. However, today I want to challenge you to look at this holiday and month from a different perspective. Continue reading
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