The Blessing or THINGS

Blessings are not defined by the THINGS (houses, cars, etc.) you are surrounded by. Blessings are defined by your internal peace, the happiness and wholeness of your soul, the joy in your heart, and the everlasting love that you carry with you every single day, shows forth the blessings in your life. Now the THINGS are just an added bonus to the blessings that occur within. Take your eyes off of what you don’t have at this present moment and focus in on what God has blessed you with internally-mental peace, joy, happiness inside.

Do you realize that there are people in this world that have to take pills in the morning to get up and pills to settle them down at night, just to get rest at night. And here we are complaining to God about the THINGS we don’t have. GET YOURSELF TOGETHER!!! Regain your focus on what matters the most-take inventory on how bless you really are, and REJOICE to find how abundantly blessed you are. **Written In Love**

~MechelleRenee

Day 5: Winning the Wars Within

The latter part of Psalms 30:5 says “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” I love this passage of scripture because it lets me know that your pain, disappointments, and your fears, are only temporary. The internal wars that you continue to face are coming to an end. I believe that God has given you the strength to release your smooth stone from your slingshot, and aim it for your Goliath’s head (remember it took David only one stone to knock Goliath down to his death). It’s time to aim your stone at your Goliath’s head.  

There is no more time for tear shedding (unless they’re tears of joy). Grab some tissue, dry your face, and do what you have to do, because you’ve cried your last tears over this situation. Rejoice my friend because your joy is peaking around the corner at you, ready to engulf you with the joy of the Lord. I’m a living witness that when you place every hindrance, struggle, pain, etc. into the Lord’s hand that he SHALL come through for you. My primary goal today is to encourage you to hold on, don’t give up, back up from that ledge and believe that God holds the very answers that you’re seeking for in the very palm of his hand.

Will you trust Him today and forever more? Will you believe him to be your provider and closets friend? Everything that you desire and need, God has it for you. Your Moment is HERE and NOW, you are no longer standing in the back of the line, you are now in the front of the line- It’s not only your TIME to shine, but it's also your TURN.  God Bless.

Day 5 Assignment: Write down in your journal your pain, the hurt you’re experiencing and the disappointments. When the tears and anger has pasted, forgive. Once you forgive (by letting it ALL go), than your joy cometh in the morning. 

See You Tomorrow for Day 6 J

Day 2: Winning the Wars Within

Now that you've identified the giants within, your next step is to make sure you possess a winner’s attitude. Your attitude is the determining factor to winning or losing your personal wars within. You must prepare yourself to fight. Do you realize that the enemy has dedicated his entire life to destroying yours? His plan and mission is to steal from you, kill the very life in you, and destroy everything about you and the ones closest to you in the process-you must take on a winner’s attitude. A person with a winner’s attitude takes on the role of the victor of their situation, rather than the victim. When you gave your life over to the Lord, you were immediately transitioned into the Kingdom of God-which rendered you  full access to the kingdom's beneficial package (and you didn't have to put in the usual 90 days of work to receive it). 

With these benefits comes an internal protection plan as well. For example before you had no peace in your life, and when you accepted Jesus Christ (the Prince of Peace) as your Lord and Savior, he moved peace into your heart. Whatever cup(s) you need filled in your life (love, peace, joy, healing for your soul, etc.) God has the pitcher full and ready to pour into your empty cups. You must stand on God’s word and believe that he wishes above all things that you prosper, be in GOOD health, even as your soul(your mind, your will, and emotions) prospers- see 3 John 1:2. An attitude to win is the second step to Winning the Wars Within.

Day 2 Assignment: Write down the areas in your life that you've been playing the victim role in, rather than the victor. If nothing comes to mind, pray and ask the Lord to reveal to you any hidden areas of fear, discontent, or even day to day stress in your life. Remember all honest answers are welcome.  

God Bless & Talk With You Tomorrow for Day 3 of Winning the Wars Within J 

Take a look back…

Take a look back and reflect on the good things that occurred in your life this year. I’m glad I caught you before the hustle and bustle of Christmas shopping, holiday meal planning, and finding cheap flights to book for out of town relatives. Although all of that is good, I would like for you to take a moment to reflect back on God’s goodness and remembering the reason for this season; the birth of Jesus Christ.

 We’ve made it to December and 2012 is peaking around the corner; take this very moment and reflect back on how far you’ve come. Wow!! You’re not the same person that you were coming into 2011; you’re stronger, wiser, more confidant in your individual self!! Bravo too you my friend; I can see the righteous glow all over your face, so smile more and give yourself credit you’ve come along ways.

Reflect back on goals that were met, visions that came to past, healthy relationships that were formed, friendships that were strengthen, engagement rings that were accepted, weddings that took place, babies that were born or even conceived. Reflect back on the goodness of God, the trails you’ve overcome, the comfort you received during the hardship, the promotion you've so rightfully earned, and the love and forgiveness you decided to embrace in this process we call life.

2011 was simply preparing you for what is next; so get ready to laugh more, love harder, forgive without reason, and walk into your destiny of life!! I am so happy for you!! Isn’t the Lord great?!!  I simply love this time of year; the cold weather and the Holiday/Christmas Cheers. But what I enjoy the most is reflecting back on God’s goodness. God has so many great plans for you!!! I am super excited for you (doing my happy dance). So embrace the final preparations of this year, and get ready to walk into the newness of next year!!!  

 Happy Holidays  

PureEnlightenment