Wordless Wednesday-3-26-14

In Diva Love, 

Pam 😊

Yep, it's Definitely Monday!!

I had a chill but really nice weekend. No stress and no new problems. I Had a nice breakfast with a good friend who always encourages me spiritually. I got a nice unexpected gift from a BFF-can't wait to use it! A massage is definitely in my future.  My son's lacrosse team won their first game of the season. He scored a goal and had several awesome assists. It was a beautiful Saturday afternoon considering the crazy weather we've been experiencing here in the DMV. On Sunday, the Word was simple but rich. It was a timeless message that is life applicable. I tried a new recipe and the pickiest eater gave it a thumbs up. With a weekend like that I was ready for the week ahead! Or so I thought!

Monday roared in like it usually does. Not to major on the minor;  but let's just say it hit a real sour note rather quickly. I handled my business, said my piece,and went on about my business. I am so thankful that time, age, and experience have truly mellowed me out. I  am confident, honest, and intolerant of too much BS. I expect people to be responsible and professional in the workplace.  Once I say what I gotta say, I am done. No grudges, no revenge.  That being said, as I type this blog, I feel pretty peaceful. 

I can clearly see that the devil tried to trip me up. Funny, when you put emotion aside, things get real clear real quickly. God has been so ever present in all of my messy situations lately. My love for Him as well as my faith is growing daily. He has me in some difficult places right now but I am realizing that I have some lessons to learn. I am not in control. I need help. I have to learn to ask for it. I have to trust His plan and stop planning my way. Most importantly, not only do I need to pray my way through but I need to praise my way through. Almost everyday in the past seven days I had to listen to songs that strengthened and encouraged me. ( I will share the playlist one day soon). I have to remember to surrender everything to Him. You too can choose to do the same. Yep, it's definitely Monday! I survived and I praise God for the day I had. I am loving the God moments that I've been experiencing. God is never silent, we just have to focus on Him to see His Hand. 

In Diva Love, 

Pam 😃

Wordless Wednesday-3/19/14

In Diva Love,

Pam 😃

Wordless Wednesdays

Know Jesus, No Worry

As I often have stated, I write this blog for me. However, If I can help you then it is a double blessing. This is my free form of therapy. That being said, I realize how little I posted last year and it's no wonder. I was going through a lot and often I had no words. I had to sit still more than I thought I could. What I learned is that when you sit still, there is a certain amount of clarity that comes from simply observing. Me importantly, I learned a lot about me and even  more about God.
There are plenty of promises from God in the Bible, each and every one of them is for each and every one of us. You wanna pray powerfully? Pray scripture and insert your own name.

This year has not begun well. However, I made a promise to myself that I would post at least twice a month no matter what. This is not going to be a year that I get to sit still but I can already see that is a year that my faith is going to be tested. It is time for me to display the best testimony of God's goodness in my life on a daily basis. Already God has shown Himself to be a promise keeper. I have been constantly reminded of His love and faithfulness to me despite the trials I am facing.  I don't how the story will end but I do know that God has already written every chapter of my life. I posted this on my FB page the other day, I got it from my devotional: Secret things belong to the Lord, and future things are secret things. For me it was a gentle reminder that I should never worry about the future. God has already worked it out. Allowing myself to worry is a trick of the enemy. God wants us to keep our focus on Him and Him alone. You can't do that if you are worrying about things to come.

When you find yourself stuck in a rut or letting your mind drift to your problems, try praising God in advance. When praises go up, blessings come down. Gospel music is another form of therapy for me. Hard times reveals true friends.  Your friends my mean well, and probably have a lot to say about your situation. Be careful not to fill your head with too many voices-Christian or worldly. Sometimes, it comes down to you and Jesus. Only you and God know what's best. I know this, you will come out stronger and better.  If you are going through something, and inevitably you will, let me remind you of this. I saw it somewhere:" Don't worry, God is never blind to your tears, never deaf to our prayers, and never silent to your pain. He sees, he hears, and he will deliver." Hold your head up and trust God. Hugs!

Until next time...
In Diva Love & Encouragement,

Pam