L.A.M.B.S.

The video in this week’s entry was sent to me months ago, yet I have kept it as a constant reminder that what He has for me is for me, and that I am the only one who can keep myself from getting it. When I am weary from fighting, when I fall asleep crying, when I cry out to Him for help, when I feel like giving up, when my friends disappear, I ask myself: How bad do you want it? I then take it one step further and ask: How bad do I want Him? He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Every time I find myself faltering or getting weak, I realize it is because I have not been spending enough time with Him. Sometimes, I have even been guilty of trying to make things happen on my own. Have you ever heard from Him and then thought that things weren’t moving along fast enough, so you decided to take matters into your own hands, only to find yourself lost again? I need some honest people to give me an “Amen” on that one. You know that you’re a control freak, but you love G...

Over the years, I tried many things to align my body and get healthier: diets, gym memberships, cleanses, martial arts, not eating, and so on. However, this year was different. I asked Him what I should do and to my surprise, He directed me to a personal trainer. I immediately asked, “Are you sure, Lord? Because you know my attitude.” And immediately, He answered, “That’s exactly why I want you to do it. There is power in one.” The holy trinity is ONE. Your mind, body, and spirit are ONE person. All of these things are a part of YOU. Imagine what you could do in your life if you harnessed the POWER of the ONE that lives in you. Recently, I told a dear friend about my journey with L.A.M.B.S. and the vision that God gave to me, and she said, “You know it will be just you and Him. It’s just going to be you and God on this journey. Are you going to be okay with that?” To my surprise, I am. I have realized that people will come and go in my life, and that is fine. However, the on...

It's a new year and the world is full of possibilities. One of the things that became crystal clear to me in 2011, is that I was afraid to die. Not a physical death, but a mental death. When God began showing me His plans for me, my first reaction was fear, which is quite contrary to the faith that I believed I had. So, I began to pray for the wisdom to understand my resistance. I realized that by going into new and unknown territory, I was leaving my comfort zone. Even though the baggage I carried around weighed me down and hurt me, I had grown accustomed to the pain. It wasn't comfortable, but it was familiar and easy. I knew that doing a new thing was going to be hard and I was going to have to drop the dead weight. In basic terms, this iteration of my life has to die in order for me to live the new life He has for me, which is really the only life that He ever intended for me. I have to get back to what I was created to do and who I was created to be. I have to sp...

The world has taught us that being a receiver is selfish, that we don't deserve anything, that we should only consider the needs of others, and that our altruism is all that matters. I believed that—until I started studying the Word again. Jesus gave healing to the people, the disciples gave food to the people, Moses gave freedom to the people, Boaz gave wheat and wealth to Ruth, God gave wisdom to Solomon, and you know what—the people had to RECEIVE the healing, the gifts, the food, the freedom, the wealth, and the salvation. I am not saying that you should not give to others. The Bible commands us to do so. But, how could we give help to them if they were not open to receiving our help?  As women, we are natural caregivers. We are mothers, wives, sisters, friends, aunties, and countless other titles. But, we are also tired, worn out, weary, and angry martyrs. And as much as you may not like to hear it—it is our own fault. We give until it hurts and then we ...

I now know what I must do. I've got to stop looking at everything that is wrong with me and speaking on it . I have learned that the more I say those things, the more they show up in my life. No wonder I haven't been able to lose weight or get healthy this year, I'm too busy speaking negativity over my life: Look at my stomach - I can't stand it! No wonder I don't have the energy or willpower to get up and move or eat right, I am a self-fulfilling prophecy: Oh my God, I'm so tired, I can barely move. Instead of trying a new diet, watching another weight loss show, or picking up another you-can-do-it-book, I am going to study the Word, believe the Word, and speak the Word over this temple. It has worked for me in every other area of my life...what have I got to lose? Um...weight, negative thoughts, emotional baggage! Ladies, whatever the most challenging part of your alignment is—whether it be mind, body, or spirit, or a mixture of them—it'...

It's time to face your fears and stare them down with faith! The verse this week is my favorite verse because it set me free about a year ago. I was worried about whether or not my business would succeed, whether I was being a good Mother, where money was going to come from, whether I would write my book, and many other fears clouded my mind. Then, I read that verse. I read it every day for months, and then I prostrated and prayed that verse and cried out to God for Him to do it. And you know what—He did it! How many times do you go into what I like to call "analysis paralysis" because you are afraid to move forward in an area of your life? You make excuses not to go after something new or step into unfamiliar territory because you just don't know enough about it? That's not always you taking the time to perform your due diligence, sometimes it's just FEAR—plain and simple.  F.E.A.R. is False Evidence Appearing Real. I always found that acronym fasc...

I believe that sometimes you teach the lessons that you most need to learn. Over the past month, I have sent this verse to several women who are go-getters, movers and shakers—mothers, students, ministers, wives, caregivers—you know—women like you and me. I also sent this to a client, after she had gone 48 hours without sleep, so that she could finish a project. She said, “Wow! I think you just told me off with scripture. I hate to see what The Message translation looks like." So, here it is: "If God doesn't build the house, the builders only build shacks.  If God doesn't guard the city, the night watchman might as well nap.  It's useless to rise early and go to bed late, and work your worried fingers to the bone.  Don't you know he enjoys giving rest to those he loves?"   Psalm 127:1–2  Wow, indeed! When I read the translation this morning, I checked myself . As usual, I've been working hard—keeping hous...