In Diva Love,
Pam 😊
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Monday, March 24, 2014
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 😃
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
In Diva Love,Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Sunday, March 2, 2014
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
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
Friday, February 7, 2014
Things that Make Me Go Hmmmm
It's been a week of occurrences that have left me scratching my head and wondering what the what? This is going to be really random but you know that means I have things to get off my chest. So where do I begin...........
Let's start with the King Family. I am literally appalled, and perhaps disgusted too, by their latest shenanigans. Brothers, Dexter and Martin III want sister Bernice to hand over their father's 1964 Nobel Peace Prize and his traveling Bible, which was used in President Barack Obama's second Inauguration so that they can sell them. Umm, who the hell does that? There is something extremely distasteful about the very idea of that. Yesterday, Bernice came out and disassociated herself from the brothers wanting to protect the legacy of her father, a slain Civil Rights leader. Let's note that this is not their first time in a court battle over some aspect of his legacy. I think the whole idea of selling those aspects of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s estate diminishes the importance of his sacrifice. We are talking about one of the most prolific and definitely the most prominent Civil Rights activist of all time especially since he preached and believed in non-violence in a time when it seemed unconventional. In my mind, it is just the craziest thing ever. I sure do wonder what is going on in their heads. Do you agree or disagree?
My cousin sent me a picture of P Diddy getting ready for some event. Can you believe his crazy self imported cucumbers from Milan to combat puffiness under his eyes. Really??? I understand having money to blow but let's be real here. Are you really that vain?
So I am in a major disagreement with someone really close to me. I had a mutual friend say to me that I could talk to them because they "would always be fair." My great discernment skills told me not to go there and thankfully I followed that intuition. I have reached out to that individual three times since and they have completely ignored me. They have no vested interest in the outcome of said disagreement and they have gotten absolutely none of my side of the story. Hmmm, suspect.
I work in a middle school and concussions are on the rise. I respect that they are serious injuries and each person responds differently to getting one. There is a child whose parents fought to have her receive her education at home because the noise and stress of being in school exacerbated her concussion related issues. This same family is wanting their child to be able to attend school dances and participate in school clubs and activities. Is this a no-brainer or what?
Can a man who is not treating his woman properly, really teach his son that in order to have a happy life, you need to have a happy wife.
Would you consider holding off on getting married to a person you are in love with because you will lose your alimony?
Are you really bourgeois because you have standards that you will not relax for the comfort of other people?
Why has all this redneck reality become so popular all of a sudden? First we were obsessed with phony rich glamorous people, now we've switched to hillbillies living in damn near trailer parks.
Last but not least for this rant....how can you own property but never make any investment in it. If all you do is collect rent and fix things when they break, you just might be a slumlord. Homes need paint after a few years. I'm just saying...my grandparents were always doing something to their properties. They took pride in them and wanted them to be in great shape. I simply am amazed by the lack of investment in something that is technically still yours. Again, maybe I am the crazy one.
Whoops one more thing......can you live anywhere for free. If someone is allowing you to stay with them for a period of time, they are doing you a favor. It is not the other way around. You should be a gracious, problem/stress free guest who pays whatever agreed upon amount on time without inconvenience to the person you areimposing upon staying with.
I could go on but it was a good week that ended roughly so I needed to decompress. Remember this is my forum and my form of therapy. I just choose to share it with you. I do like feedback though. Have I made you scratch your head? Maybe you have a different take on things. Share your thoughts with me. In the meantime, be safe and enjoy your weekend.
In Diva Love,
Pam
Let's start with the King Family. I am literally appalled, and perhaps disgusted too, by their latest shenanigans. Brothers, Dexter and Martin III want sister Bernice to hand over their father's 1964 Nobel Peace Prize and his traveling Bible, which was used in President Barack Obama's second Inauguration so that they can sell them. Umm, who the hell does that? There is something extremely distasteful about the very idea of that. Yesterday, Bernice came out and disassociated herself from the brothers wanting to protect the legacy of her father, a slain Civil Rights leader. Let's note that this is not their first time in a court battle over some aspect of his legacy. I think the whole idea of selling those aspects of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s estate diminishes the importance of his sacrifice. We are talking about one of the most prolific and definitely the most prominent Civil Rights activist of all time especially since he preached and believed in non-violence in a time when it seemed unconventional. In my mind, it is just the craziest thing ever. I sure do wonder what is going on in their heads. Do you agree or disagree?
My cousin sent me a picture of P Diddy getting ready for some event. Can you believe his crazy self imported cucumbers from Milan to combat puffiness under his eyes. Really??? I understand having money to blow but let's be real here. Are you really that vain?
So I am in a major disagreement with someone really close to me. I had a mutual friend say to me that I could talk to them because they "would always be fair." My great discernment skills told me not to go there and thankfully I followed that intuition. I have reached out to that individual three times since and they have completely ignored me. They have no vested interest in the outcome of said disagreement and they have gotten absolutely none of my side of the story. Hmmm, suspect.
I work in a middle school and concussions are on the rise. I respect that they are serious injuries and each person responds differently to getting one. There is a child whose parents fought to have her receive her education at home because the noise and stress of being in school exacerbated her concussion related issues. This same family is wanting their child to be able to attend school dances and participate in school clubs and activities. Is this a no-brainer or what?
Can a man who is not treating his woman properly, really teach his son that in order to have a happy life, you need to have a happy wife.
Would you consider holding off on getting married to a person you are in love with because you will lose your alimony?
Are you really bourgeois because you have standards that you will not relax for the comfort of other people?
Why has all this redneck reality become so popular all of a sudden? First we were obsessed with phony rich glamorous people, now we've switched to hillbillies living in damn near trailer parks.
Last but not least for this rant....how can you own property but never make any investment in it. If all you do is collect rent and fix things when they break, you just might be a slumlord. Homes need paint after a few years. I'm just saying...my grandparents were always doing something to their properties. They took pride in them and wanted them to be in great shape. I simply am amazed by the lack of investment in something that is technically still yours. Again, maybe I am the crazy one.
Whoops one more thing......can you live anywhere for free. If someone is allowing you to stay with them for a period of time, they are doing you a favor. It is not the other way around. You should be a gracious, problem/stress free guest who pays whatever agreed upon amount on time without inconvenience to the person you are
I could go on but it was a good week that ended roughly so I needed to decompress. Remember this is my forum and my form of therapy. I just choose to share it with you. I do like feedback though. Have I made you scratch your head? Maybe you have a different take on things. Share your thoughts with me. In the meantime, be safe and enjoy your weekend.
In Diva Love,
Pam
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Lazy Days
Like a lot of the East Coast,we have been out of school more than we have been in school lately. Gotta love cold snowy days. So what does one do? Well if you are me, you read a lot. You watch a lot of movies, and well, you bake. Last week, we only were in school on Friday. If I ever get another job, outside of the school system, I will probably die. I absolutely love my work schedule. Can't beat it.
That being said, Netflix has become my family's bestest friend. Everyone is watching{catching up on} some series and they watch every free moment they get. I can take it or leave it but given how much time off we've had, I too have gotten in on the action. I love a good show with complex characters, engaging plot, and lack of predictability. I am eagerly awaiting the return of two Netflix series. Orange is the New Black and House of Cards are really good shows. Again, no compensation but check them out. I am a big fan of Kevin Spacey and he is the star of House of Cards. Orange is the New Black grabbed me pretty quick and I am eagerly anticipating new installments.
Yesterday, I was home alone and had nothing else to clean that I wanted to clean.. I decided to finally watch Fruitvale Station. It is the story of a young African American male, 22 years old who is senselessly killed by rent a cops the subway guards at a subway station on after ringing in the New Year. It left me teary and sad. It left his family and friends shocked and outraged. It left a daughter who was clearly a daddy's girl to be raised by a single mom. It left me again thinking about how quickly life can change. One minute, Oscar was celebrating the New Year with his girlfriend and homies and the next he was fighting for his rights as a man and minutes later, his life. The story is tragic and heartbreaking. Oscar is no angel but neither are most of us. He was flawed but he was a real complex young man who clearly loved his family and friends. Senseless deaths occur everyday all over this country and it really does make my heart ache. Life is full of twists and turns. It's precious. Tell your loved ones you love them.
When I am tired of watching movies and television, I resort to my favorite thing....baking or cooking. With the invention of Pinterest, there are a ton of new things out there to try. If the kitchen is not your area, then you might be inspired by the craft ideas. When all else fails, I love word games. My family will not play Scrabble with me despite the fact that it remains my favorite family board game. Thank goodness, my Iphone allows me to keep my mind productive. I have countless games of Words with Friends and Scramble with Friends going on. I am also addicted to Candy Crush Saga. Last week my daughter introduced me to Quiz up. Needless to say, I can keep myself entertained. I am not a napper so sleep is not high on my priorities.
Finally, I do try to spend more time developing my relationship with Christ. I am always looking for inspiring devotionals and studies. I have read the Bible from cover to cover on several occasions. Every time, there is something new to discover about God and myself. If you are a Christian, you know that you are always a work in progress and there will always be room for improvement. This year I want my relationship with Christ to be more personal and more dynamic than ever before. I am trying to personalize the scriptures for myself because every promise God made is for me{and you too}. I think our prayers are strengthened when we make God's Word real and personal. I am hoping that as I go through various trials, that I can clearly see God's Hand every step of the way and that I give Him the praise He deserves. I want to be as faithful to Christ as He is to me. I already know that 2014 is going to be a game changer. Only God knows how He has worked it out. I am trusting and believing that Jer. 29:11 is written for me in this season of my life. Peace and blessings!
In Diva Love,
Pam
That being said, Netflix has become my family's bestest friend. Everyone is watching{catching up on} some series and they watch every free moment they get. I can take it or leave it but given how much time off we've had, I too have gotten in on the action. I love a good show with complex characters, engaging plot, and lack of predictability. I am eagerly awaiting the return of two Netflix series. Orange is the New Black and House of Cards are really good shows. Again, no compensation but check them out. I am a big fan of Kevin Spacey and he is the star of House of Cards. Orange is the New Black grabbed me pretty quick and I am eagerly anticipating new installments.
Yesterday, I was home alone and had nothing
When I am tired of watching movies and television, I resort to my favorite thing....baking or cooking. With the invention of Pinterest, there are a ton of new things out there to try. If the kitchen is not your area, then you might be inspired by the craft ideas. When all else fails, I love word games. My family will not play Scrabble with me despite the fact that it remains my favorite family board game. Thank goodness, my Iphone allows me to keep my mind productive. I have countless games of Words with Friends and Scramble with Friends going on. I am also addicted to Candy Crush Saga. Last week my daughter introduced me to Quiz up. Needless to say, I can keep myself entertained. I am not a napper so sleep is not high on my priorities.
Finally, I do try to spend more time developing my relationship with Christ. I am always looking for inspiring devotionals and studies. I have read the Bible from cover to cover on several occasions. Every time, there is something new to discover about God and myself. If you are a Christian, you know that you are always a work in progress and there will always be room for improvement. This year I want my relationship with Christ to be more personal and more dynamic than ever before. I am trying to personalize the scriptures for myself because every promise God made is for me{and you too}. I think our prayers are strengthened when we make God's Word real and personal. I am hoping that as I go through various trials, that I can clearly see God's Hand every step of the way and that I give Him the praise He deserves. I want to be as faithful to Christ as He is to me. I already know that 2014 is going to be a game changer. Only God knows how He has worked it out. I am trusting and believing that Jer. 29:11 is written for me in this season of my life. Peace and blessings!
In Diva Love,
Pam
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