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Life or Death You choose

Deuteronomy 30

New King James Version (NKJV)

The Blessing of Returning to God

30 “Now it shall come to pass, when all these things come upon you, the blessing and the curse which I have set before you, and you call them to mind among all the nations where the Lord your God drives you, ² and you return to the Lord your God and obey His voice, according to all that I command you today, you and your children, with all your heart and with all your soul, ³ that the Lord your God will bring you back from captivity, and have compassion on you, and gather you again from all the nations where the Lord your God has scattered you. ⁴ If any of you are driven out to the farthest parts under heaven, from there the Lord your God will gather you, and from there He will bring you. ⁵ Then the Lord your God will bring you to the land which your fathers possessed, and you shall possess it. He will prosper you and multiply you more than your fathers. ⁶ And the Lord your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your descendants, to love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul, that you may live.

⁷ “Also the Lord your God will put all these curses on your enemies and on those who hate you, who persecuted you. ⁸ And you will again obey the voice of the Lord and do all His commandments which I command you today. ⁹ The Lord your God will make you abound in all the work of your hand, in the fruit of your body, in the increase of your livestock, and in the produce of your land for good. For the Lord will again rejoice over you for good as He rejoiced over your fathers, ¹⁰ if you obey the voice of the Lord your God, to keep His commandments and His statutes which are written in this Book of the Law, and if you turn to the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul.

The Choice of Life or Death

¹¹ “For this commandment which I command you today is not too mysterious for you, nor is it far off. ¹² It is not in heaven, that you should say, ‘Who will ascend into heaven for us and bring it to us, that we may hear it and do it?’ ¹³ Nor is it beyond the sea, that you should say, ‘Who will go over the sea for us and bring it to us, that we may hear it and do it?’ ¹⁴ But the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may do it.¹⁵ “See, I have set before you today life and good, death and evil, ¹⁶ in that I command you today to love the Lord your God, to walk in His ways, and to keep His commandments, His statutes, and His judgments, that you may live and multiply; and the Lord your God will bless you in the land which you go to possess. ¹⁷ But if your heart turns away so that you do not hear, and are drawn away, and worship other gods and serve them, ¹⁸ I announce to you today that you shall surely perish; you shall not prolong your days in the land which you cross over the Jordan to go in and possess. ¹⁹ I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live; ²⁰ that you may love the Lord your God, that you may obey His voice, and that you may cling to Him, for He is your life and the length of your days; and that you may dwell in the land which the Lord swore to your fathers, to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, to give them.”

I Speak to God and he listens, Not only does he listen, he answers. Today, I hear him and I do as instructed. My choice is to make choices that bring Blessings and Life


 Today, I could  not simply pull a scripture from this chapter. Today, I am reminded of the fact that I choose the things that are in my life. There is no luck good or bad. There are no coincidences. The choice is simple...Life or Death, Blessing or Cursing. It would seem simple enough and most would call it a no brainer
However, daily engaging in activity of THOUGHTS,WORDS, and ACTIONS that are not in line with those things that produce Life and Blessing is INSANITY. Today, I ask myself what choices am I making that bring an imbalance to my scales of choice. What is that tipping point that gives the my Blessing and Life promise less weight than my Cursing and Death promise? How can I tip the scale and remove the Cursing and Death from my life? What must I do to make sure that I am taking full advantage of Gods promise to bring NEW GRACE and MERCY Daily? How can I activate the infinite potential within and reclaim the years that I have allowed to escape me by making choices of Death? How do I rise to the challenge of renewing my mind daily, staying focused on the promises of God, walking in Purpose, living abundantly and leading by example with LOVE, PEACE, and JOY overflowing EVERYDAY. 
I admit that I felt a little overwhelmed just writing it. Today, I am reminding myself that I have a lot of work to do and release the apprehension and anxious feelings that it is going to require me to constantly demand greater control of my THOUGHTS, WORDS, and ACTIONS.
I admit that it is often comfortable to remain where I am and to just live a mediocre existence with  occasions of happiness and fulfillment. I often figure that I am a good person, I love others truly and would never harm another, and that's enough. I often feel like it is the responsibility of someone else to do those things that are placed deep in my heart and continue to grow in my mind. I sometimes want to run and hide and partially obey what God speaks to me. I want to be average sometimes and just fit in to what society say is acceptable. I admit that I too dream of middle class existence and just being ok with that. 
Yet, as much as I would like to believe that the acceptable is enough there is something greater in me that will not allow those feelings to dominate. The more I try to "conform" to those things the more uncomfortable I become. Mediocre is not enough and partial obedience will not suffice. I feel obligated to stand fast and tear down the death and curses in my family and in the lives of others. I know that my life has a PURPOSE that is to live above the acceptable and to reach beyond the greater into the PERFECTION of the PURPOSE within. Today, I choose Life!
 
Today, I challenge to meditate on the promises of Blessing and Life. Ask yourself ,what has to be removed in my life? How do I remove it? How do I walk in the Blessing and Life Promises totally and fully so that it extends into the future generations of those that descend from me? Trust that you have been given ALL that you need to produce the Perfection of the Purpose within.
Now journal it...





Lord, Thank you for your promises and continuing to guide me toward Blessings and Life. Thank you for continuing to speak to my heart. Thank you father your continued Mercy and Grace. Thank you for renewing my mind daily as it wants to conform to the acceptable. Thank you for placing in me and around me examples of greater than acceptable. Forgive me for the times when my desire for comfortable has left me delayed on my path to purpose. Forgive me for my THOUGHTS, WORDS, and ACTIONS that have not been in alignment with the Perfection of my Purpose. Continue to mold me in all the areas of my life in Jesus Name, Amen.
 
The Journey Continues...




 

What if you KNEW you ALREADY WON

2 Chronicles 20:17

New King James Version (NKJV) 

You will not need to fight in this battle. Position yourselves, stand still and see the salvation of the Lord, who is with you, O Judah and Jerusalem!’ Do not fear or be dismayed; tomorrow go out against them, for the Lord is with you.”Psalm 20:7

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the Lord our God.

 

The WARS that I fight are ALREADY WON...No matter what the Journey brings, I KNOW I have WON!

Sooooooo ...

EVERYDAY From THIS DAY forward and for the REST OF MY LIFE...I will LIVE, MOVE, and BREATH with the CONFIDENCE of VICTORY!

 

                            "I expect a MIRACLE EVERYDAY"-Clark Sisters-

 

Today, I focus on the VICTORY in all the WARS of LIFE'S JOURNEY. I fully understand that I have many things in my character that need to be polished and refined. I continue to look into my self, being honest about those changes needed. I am aware of my THOUGHTS shaping my WORDS, so I watch them both and refine them daily. I understand that my ACTIONS will speak louder than both my THOUGHTS and WORDS therefor, I will be diligent and never hasty when taking ACTION toward PURPOSE!

I know that I have habits that will hinder me and cause destiny delay if I allow them to dominate MY THOUGHTS. I continually ask for wisdom to RECOGNIZE and CHANGE these things. I Know that WORDS ARE WEAPONS and I use them to FIGHT the SELF SABOTAGE within:

-I can be stubborn at times---Compromise is essential (Its not about YOU)

-I often lack the discipline to prepare properly--This will cause missed destiny interactions

-I look for all the ways something will NOT work---PERCEPTION is EVERYTHING

-I must not fall into an attitude of INDEPENDENCE-- for I am INTERDEPENDENT I need others to survive and grow

-I can NOT always have things my way---and that's OK

-I often want to make change in others--I can ONLY CHANGE ME and live by example

 

I affirm and do believe that I have won and expect the manifestation of this with daily changes. I can see the changes, and I am embracing the PROCESS. I have WORDS that combat those worthless thoughts that hinder me. I USE them CONTINUOUSLY until it becomes EFFORTLESS... 

 

                          FAILURE IS NOT AN OPTION SO TO WAR I GO!!!

 

WORD WARS Today.... I am filled with and overflowing in, 

PERSISTENCE, graced with PATIENCE, consumed by PASSION, walking in infinite POSSIBILITIES, increasing my PERFORMANCE, driven by PURPOSE, always PEACEFUL, very PERSONABLE, understanding life is PRECIOUS, I AM PRICELESS, and this is

                                                    ONLY THE BEGINING...

 I will continue to be an active and willing participate in the refining process, FOCUSED on and having COMPLETE BELIEF that VICTORY is CERTAIN.

The Fighting is OVER! No more pushing it together, No more making it work!. No more chasing dreams that run faster and further away! No more worries about the battles, The fight is fixed...

                                          I ALREADY KNOW THE OUTCOME!

Today, that is enough for me!

 

Today, I challenge you to look at your own WARS on Life's Journey. HONESTLY make an inventory list asking yourself 1 question, what needs to be changed in ME? Pray with full belief that it has already happened. Make a daily renewed affirmation that is both personal and progressive

Now Journal it... 

 

Lord, Thank you for continuing to grant me Grace and Mercy. Thank you for showing me those things in my life that need to be refined. Continue to Mold me into an evident example of my affirmations that I will speak persistently over my life. Lead me onto a path where I am ever present in the reality that I AM WHAT GOD SAY I AM. In Jesus Name Amen

 

 The Journey Continues...

Got DESTINY?

Proverbs 18:4 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,And those who love it will eat its fruit

I speak Life for the my God given visions, I know that my continued training of my words will cause my actions to follow.
Today, I continue to think on those things that produce Life. Today, I remind myself to keep my mind and heart focused on my Vision. Today, even though my mind tries to fill space with distraction I remind myself that...
I will NOT allow constant distraction,to lead to loss of interaction with my...
 
Destiny transaction, leaving no satisfaction, almost fatal attraction.
at times,and...
Even though I'm not a contortionist, I often feel twisted...
at times,
Seems Like I could loose my mind...
at times,
Til I arrive, Continuously Soul Searching yet still...
at times,
It feels like I'm running a race with no finish line,so it seems...
at times, 
Never contemplating giving up,but...Crying Lord, HOW LONG?
at times,
Yesterday's faults arise
at times,
Remembering my many blessings, lessons learned...
at times,
Evolution endless within and continued changes I begin,
at times,
Virtue driven, needing constant mercy and forgiveness,
at times,(many times), at times,
Even when I feel I am starring in a Mission Impossible movie
at times,
Absolutely certain that I was placed on earth for a purpose...
at times,
Lord, guide me as I allow it to surface, be patient while I birth it...
at times
Even though,
at times, I...
Don't deserve it...I vow to NEVER give up on completing my

LIFE'S PURPOSE 

As God EXPANDS my VISION I understand that distractions will be present at times. I understand that, I must continually devote more time to training my mind through WORDS of affirmation and continued preparation.Even on days I don't "FEEL"like it is working for me. Even when I cant see that it is working. Even when I fall short and have a "natural" human moment, where there is no SUPER, or so it seems. Even when I want to stop and not fulfill my dreams I will step back only long enough to PUSH (Pray,Until,Something,Happens) forward. Each and EVERY time gaining more confidence and determined to lead a life of excellence. Yesterday is gone! Tomorrow will get here soon enough, TODAY I will stay focused on the fact that, MY GREATEST ASPIRATION, and my DAILY AFFIRMATION is that...
                 I AM WHAT GOD SAYS I AM!
TODAY and EVERYDAY that is enough for me! 

Today, I challenge you to ask yourself again, WHAT IS MY PURPOSE? Allow your DESTINY to be REVEALED to you!
Now Journal it...


Lord, I thank you for the continued ability to grow through the changes need to prepare for completing a life filled with purpose. I ask you to continue to remove distractions, and all those things that may attempt to hinder me. I ask that if distractions are to bring lessons during my journey, I am able to discern them and use them for my benefit. I thank you father for continuing to search my heart and remove ALL the things that are not like you. Continue to mold me as I surrender my will to do that which I was purposed to do, In Jesus Name, Amen    

The Journey Continues...

My Mama Didnt Raise No Fool

Proverbs 1:21-23
How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 12:14-16
The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice
Ecclesiastes 7:8-10
Be not hasty in thy spirit to be angry: for anger resteth in the bosom of fools.
Ecclesiastes 9:16-18
Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools.

            Wisdom and Foolishness can not occupy the same space
Even when you are 100% RIGHT you may be 100% Wrong....Timing and Environment are key!

 

Today, I reflect on the fact that my hasty actions will make a fool of me...If I let them.

Today, I reflect on the growth in my ability to heed "WISE" counsel.
Today, I reflect on the fact that Wisdom does not have to be spoken loudly. Even Wisdom spoken in the wrong place at the wrong time is foolish.
Today, I am reflecting on the fact that the more I learn...the more learning I have to do

I had a interaction on social media today that helped me to understand that timing and execution is imperative. During the mornings as I usually do, I checked my social media sites and this morning was no different. I liked the usual motivational post and twisted my lips up smh at the usual garbage. I was stopped by one post as I had been up at 4 am with WORDS on my mind. What stopped me was the potential impact that it may have on the person posting as well as the "likers" and others. I was IMMEDIATELY compelled to offer correction to this person and let them know that this was NOT in line with the standard expected of them. I was running late for work and decided in HASTE to place my corrective comment on the post. My comments were removed immediately an this made me angry, because "I" was RIGHT...They were WRONG... and "I" was RIGHT. I then in boxed this person to let them know just how RIGHT I was... RIGHT?  I allowed my need to be "RIGHT" over ride my intent to communicate what was RIGHT and that... was WRONG! This has yielded a PRICELESS lesson that I will forever be grateful for. The lesson was one I had learned before and never taken the time to analyze in the context of being a FOOL and...My Mama didn't Raise no FOOL! What I should have done was in boxed those things I was led to share with this individual in private, from a place of love and offer the WISDOM of what was 100% RIGHT but delivered 100% WRONG. My true hearts desire is to make a POSITIVE and PROFOUND affect on the lives of others with only the EXPECTATION that it will produce LIFE and growth to be passed on to others. However, this could not be accomplished because it was received as an attack on the character of this person. Open and in public I in fact had "called them out". It was the equivalent of checking someone in the open about a personal matter that needed to be handled personally. I was only supposed to plant a seed, yet I wanted to plant it and watch it grow in front of me...WRONG! I allowed my knowing I was RIGHT, but acting with a hasty spirit make me WRONG.
My lesson: Before responding to others I must Analyze the Environment, Pray that my WORDS are Life Producing, Remove my emotions from my Response, Remember that I don't want to be 100% RIGHT and 100% WRONG at the same time! I must remember that I AM NOT a FOOL!

Today, I challenge you to reflect on the times where you were 100% RIGHT...and 100% WRONG.
Now Journal it...

Lord, Thank you once again for your Grace and Mercy that is renewed daily. I thank you for the WISDOM to receive the correction of my actions. I thank you for giving me a peaceful and humble spirit that does not value the need to be RIGHT over the Purpose in my life. I thank you for placing these lessons in my life and providing me with the ability to recognize and receive every blessing in them. I thank you for the will and ability to apply the principles of the lessons immediately and continuously. I humbly ask that you continue to provide me with gentle correction as I Journey to my best me. In Jesus Name, Amen
The Journey Continues...