Days 28, 29, and 30

My computer has been acting up the last couple days so it was hard to post.

I did write day 28 as my facebook status and it was long, but basically talked about my family and friends.

Day 29 I gave thanks for the opportunity to sell my jewelry. It will be my first time doing so at a vendor fair, so I'm kind of excited, but nervous as well. I'm still grateful for the opportunity though and my friend would let me take his place.

Day 30 Thankful for everything and the list can go on and on. The Lord has been so good to me and I'm working on continually counting my blessings because some things I don't deserve. He loves and has so much mercy on me that I can't help but to be thankful for all He's done for me.

Day 27 of 30 Days of Thanksgiving

It's late, but I didn't want to forget to write what I'm thankful for today.

I'm really thankful for the difficult times in life that make me stronger, wiser, faithful, and trusting.
It's hard going through a trial and dealing with situations out of my control. I have to rely on the Lord and no worry. He's proven over and over again that all my needs will be met and I won't be given more than I can bear! If I keep that in mind, then each day I face becomes a little easier to endure what comes my way. I won't ignore how I'm feeling, but I will give it up to the Lord. I'm thankful for my Go, who is working in me to become the women He wants me to be!

Days 25 and 26

Alright, so I'm slacking, but don't worry I'm always counting my blessings.

Day 25: A friend of mine told me the positive impact I've had on her life so far. I had no idea, because I thought I was just talking to much. I thought we were just having girl talk, normal conversation, but she expressed how my words have really encourage and help her in different ways. So I'm thankful for being used by God. I'm just being me, not trying to gain attention or show off how much I know or anything else of the matter. I like sharing my life, what I've been through and my perspective on things. I have asked God to use me as He please in anyone's life. I shine His light through me and all I want people to see is Him in me.

Day 26: (I wrote this thankful post on Facebook)
"Praise the Lord for putting the right people in my life that are trying to help me more forward, support my work, learn more, become successful, and believe in my skills and abilities.
I don't want to take that for granted and don't want to waste anyone's time. I know that I can accomplished so much by God's power and He is going to lead me to great things someday.
Thank you Lord...thank you so much. I'm working on being more positive, more confident, and more relying on You!"

Days 22, 23, and 24

Sorry, it's the weekend so I was very busy, but I'm always thankful from something everyday.

So...
Day 22: I was thankful for my husband cooking dinner for me. It means a lot to me that he does so much for me.

Day 23: Thankful for the work I do as a freelance Graphic designer. Sometimes I don't know if I'm going to make a sale, but I do my very best and network, so I can meet those in need of a flyer, posters, invitation, etc. It feels good to help others out with their print material needs.

Day 24: Today I'm thankful for how well my church's FRANtasitc month went and that over 60 visitors came to it. We will keep each one in prayer and keep in touch, so they know we do love and care for them. We want them to know we're there for anything they may need. It was a great opportunity to reach out to those who don't know Christ, who might be looking for a church home, and/or make aware that there's a place teaching God's Word, growing, and they can come to us for the spiritual needs.

Days 20 and 21

Day 20: I was thankful for the Bible study I attend called, "Zeal Bible Ministries", lead by my brothers in Christ. It's a great time of getting into God's Word and learning so much practical application for my life. There's a wide range of ages, but mainly for those who are in college.
We are striving to grow and reach out to many others, so more of us can know Christ, be closer to Him, and serve Him faithfully. I have grown so much from being apart of this study and I even met my husband at it. Praise God!

Day 21: Today I'm thankful that God is in control. If things went my way, even with the right intentions, may not turn out as well as how God would have things to do. I love when He shows me a better outlook on life and He ways are better than mine. I can't even complain when things don't go my way because God knows better and I love how He does everything for my benefit and His glory.

Story of My Life (Day 19 of Thanksgiving)

The story of my life will have joy and sadness, good times and difficult ones too, but at the end of each chapter there's victory in Jesus. You'll see my journey from girl to woman, maturing and learning from life's experiences. The love of my life will be one of the best highlights of it. People will have come and go and very few true friends will have remained. Then other key events will have taken place and...
With God being the author of my life, I know the story will end with me being with Him. -CBT

Just thinking about how people when people look at my life I hope they really do see a sweet spirited woman, who is living for God and working hard to achieve her goals. I want to inspire, encourage, and lead by example. Of course I'm not perfect and don't have all the answers, but I can't help being empathic and wanting the best for everyone. Sometimes some don't see it that way.

My actions toward other people are not always reciprocated. They treat me...differently, but I'm used to it now. I'm different and not always understood because I don't do what everyone else does. I express how I feel and that's not always accepted. I don't always agree with them and that causes issues. So this has caused people to distant themselves from me or leave my life completely. Was I at fault at all, to some extent yes, I had my faults, but I'm all about reconciliation and sometimes that doesn't happen.

I care a lot about how people see me, but it doesn't worry me as much anymore. I'm a child of the King, always learning and getting back up when I fall down. If I am to be judge, it is to be by God's standards, not man's. Not everyone will like. Not everyone will be my friend. Although I have God, who has placed people in my life that will always love me for me.

Here's what I'm thankful for today: God being the author of my life. He is the best writer obviously, so I have nothing to worry about. However He chooses to have my life to go, I know it is for my benefit and His glory!

Day 18

Alright so today I'm thankful for God's protection. I'll never forget being robbed at gun point and thinking my life was going to end. I didn't know what to do or what was going to happen. It took some time and I'm still dealing with it, but I'm so grateful that God was/is with me. I'm here and doing well. He watches over me everyday. I'm sure there are things that could harm me that God doesn't allow to get me. I may not know why He did allow me to experience the robbery, but I did grow and learn from that situation. I grew closer to God and appreciate each day I get to live.

The Best Advice Giver

I really like being able to give advice, be encouraging, and just listen to my friends when they're going through something. Sometimes I think about doing some type of "Ask Me" thing because I do have a lot of people who come to me on different things and even share with me parts of their life that I'm surprise they even would share. Although best one to go to for your trials, worries, and issues is the Lord. Go to God FIRST and He will reveal to you what to do or who to go to next. I don't mind being that shoulder someone cries on or that listening ear and I love being used by the Lord, but again He is one to abide in first and if I'm the one He says to come to...I'm right here. If we need pray, talk, or whatever I'm right here. I don't mind!

I will admit that I don't have all the answers and sometimes the best advice I can give is to keep going to Lord, be faithful and obedient, and you'll be able to endure whatever you're going through.

Days 16 and 17 of 30 Days of Thanksgiving

Day 16: I thought I posted yesterday, but must have not...anyway I'm was thankful for the turn-out of the Fall Social. It went very well and I was happy to see many people have fun being in fellowship with one another. Praise God!

Day 17: Today I'm thankful for my church. I've been there since I was 9 and have seen it going through many different "stages", but still stand of the Word of God. It's a great church, with loving and faithful members. I've made life-long friends and  many of them i consider family. My pastor is awesome and truly preaches the truth of God's Word. I'm in the choir, ensemble, and a few other ministries. I love it! We are currently having FRANtastic month which we invite our FRIENDS, RELATIVES, ASSOCIATES, and NEIGHBORS and so many have come so far. Praise God! 

Day 15 of 30 Days of Thanksgiving

Thankful for my job. I praise God that I am some place I can really see myself advancing and is in my career field. I love working on designs and learning so much about business. I can't wait to see what's in store for me. I'm grateful to have a boss who is like a mentor to me. She's not only my boss, but friend and teacher. I appreciate how she takes the time to show me exactly what I need to do and doesn't mind that I ask questions. It's great job. Love it!

Days 13 and 14 of 30 days of Thanksgiving

Yesterday I was thankful for my mom's recovery. She suffered from a stroke a couple months back and I'm so thankful that she's doing better. It's hasn't all been easy, but she is walking and talking and slowly getting back to how she was before. I praise God for healing her and helping her through this is situation. I love her so much and glad to sill have her in my life.

Today I'm thankful that I'm adopted and for  my mom and dad. I'm daddy's little girl and I'm mama's baby, lol. I love them both and would not trade them for any other parents in the world. God placed me with the best parents. I can always count on them, receive great advice, and know they always have the best interest in mind for me. I can go to them on almost anything. They trust in the Lord, faithful to church, and through their lives I've learn how to live for Christ. I praise the Lord for them!

Days 11 and 12 of 30 Days of Thanksgiving

Well yesterday I suffered from a terrible headache. So I thank God for His healing. I don't get sick often and when i do it hits hard at first, but then goes away in a short amount of time. Although the same can't be said for everyone. Some people get sick or hurt and it takes weeks, months, or maybe even years to fully heal or recovery. I praise God for being the one who comforts and brings healing by all kinds of means: His own powers, through doctors, medicines, etc.

Today I thank God for teaching me to be honest with myself. Sometimes it is hard to admit when I'm wrong, struggling, or not understanding  something like an assignment or task. I'll do my best to figure it on my own or I won't say anything until the last minute that I didn't get it. I don't make a habit of it, but I have done it many times before and I've learned to step up and admit when I'm not one the same page. God has taught me to ask questions, to keep trying, and not worry about anything because I am capable of learning and excelling. I think it is very important to be real and open about yourself. It is better to realize things sooner than later and then look like a fool, lol.

Day 10 of 30 Days of Thanksgiving

Today I'm thankful for fellowship. It's important to be around others who are like minded and enjoy each others company. I love being around my family and friends. We have great conversation, lots of fun, and make the most of our time together. I like to make times of fellowship memorable and worth it. It does me a lot to me when I'm with those who love me and I love them. It wouldn't be the same if it was just random people who weren't enjoying themselves. I am one to mingle and get along with new people, but there's something about being around those you've know really well.

Day 9 of 30 Days of Thanksgiving

I'm thankful for music. Life would be boring and dull without it. It helps in almost every situation from when I'm excited to feeling down. I especially love Christian/gospel music and R&B. I like music that is positive and with a good message. Sometimes I like to sing along with it, maybe even dance a little. Music is very important to me. It's how I praise the Lord. It's how I express myself. So thankful that music exist and I can have it with me anywhere I go.

Day 8 of 30 days of Thanksgiving

Day 8: thankful for my sisters! I have a lot of them lol so bear with me and I'll try to speak to all of them.

I am blessed to have 3 ladies who became my sisters when I married my husband. They have taught me so much about being a determine, hardworking, and strong woman. They don't give up easily, care so much about each other, and always about bettering themselves. I appreciate all they do. Love ya- Shavonda, Keari, and April!

Then I have my sisters from church...some I grew up since 9yrs old and the rest I've came to know and love throughout the years. They are been there every step of the way being used in my life how God has directed them. A few are no longer in my life, but thankful for the time I had with them. Each taught me something that cause growth in some way. For those still around, I can help but to praise God for their love, support, and even their accountability. They keep me on track and help me in the difficult times. I can always count on someone giving words of encouragement and making me smile. They do so much for me, I can't even say it all now...its endless.

I love all my friends/sisters so much. It's not always easy, but there's always love. We get through things together. We work to make things right. Can't imagine my life without any one of you. God has you in it for a reason and I pray that I won't take that for granted. Thank you and God for everything.

Day 6 and 7 of 30 Days of Thanksgiving

Day 6: I'm thankful for Wednesdays! Wednesday is sometimes my toughest day of the week. Seems like everything happens on this day, but praise God for the good and the bad that goes on. In the evening I get to go to choir/ensemble practice and worship the Lord despite what is going on in my life. Then Bible Study and prayer happens, so then I get to hear just what I need to help get through the rest of the week. Really, I'm thankful for everyday I get to live. Everyday brings something new to endure, new to learn, new to accept, and more to be thankful for because God is still good through it all!

Day 7: Today I'm thankful the Praise and Poetry Jam! An event my husband and I established the event in 2011 when we wanted to explore more of the arts and give an opportunity for Christian artists to put their gifts on display. It is awesome to see so many people with great talent praise the Lord with all the heart, spirit, and mind. It's wonderful and truly a blessing! So thankful God has blessed this ministry to grow and spread throughout the city. Many people have been apart of it from artists to guest. We are praying for what the Lord will have us to do with this ministry, but we are always working hard to make it more known so the world can see how much we love Lord and praise His name with our gifts. 

Day 5 of 30 Days of Thanksgiving

I'm thankful today specially for my husband. He is the best! I love him so much! I'm so thankful to have a man who loves me for so many reasons, cares for me, and loves the Lord. My husband works hard, is very driven and determined, and dreams big. He is not one to give up easily. I definitely appreciate how he will exhaust all options before ever stopping or quitting at something! 

There's so much more, but I'm so grateful to know and have him in my life. I never want to take for granted what God has blessed me to have, which is a dedicated, intelligent, and awesome husband!

30 Days of Thanksgiving Cont!

So my internet at home was acting goofy during the weekend, I couldn't get to my blog to post what I'm thankful for each day:

Day 2: Thankful for my love ones. My family, friends, and anyone else in my life that I have close relations. They love, support, cherish, respect, encourage, and etc which mean so much to me.

Day 3: I'm really grateful for my church! Love it! I've been there since I was 9yrs old. Everyone means so much to me.

Now we're at Day 4:

Today I'm thankful for my education. I'm glad that I've made it to college and been able to learn and do what I love to do: ART! There are some who don't get this far for various reasons, so I don't want to take for granted the opportunities that have allowed me to be where I am today. I still have some ways to go, but I'm working hard and can't wait to see where I end up! 

Day One of Giving Thanks

Today I want to thank the Lord for being so awesome! He can described in so many ways, so it is hard to choose one, but awesome seems to embody everything that He is to me.
He cares, loves, provides, gives, forgives, etc. There's no ending to His goodness! Praise to an AWESOME God!

Changing My Attitude

This week wasn't the best. for me, but part of it was my attitude towards certain situations. I'll admit that I could have had a different perspective and focused more God and not my issues. Once I did get right, everything turned out alright. God shows me everyday that it's not about me, not about my circumstance(s), and not about whether it will turn out good or bad, but I need to trust Him no matter what. He is in control and the main purpose for me going through certain things in life is to learn, mature, and glory Him.

All it took was to change attitude, my perspective. So easy to get caught up in feelings,but God wants me to rely on Him and not on how I feel.


to be continued...