Time to pray for others around you
Time to believe God for greater 
Time to inspire others with cause
Time to encourage/build up/ help others 
Time to love God, people, your church and your city 
Time to befriend those you don’t know, or don’t like 
Time to lift up the hurting and confused 
Time to live in the moment
Time to be present
Time to seek justice 
Time to work for good
Time to let go of things that are weighing you down
Time to think less of self 
Time to rise above self deprecation
Time to BECOME who you were created to be 
Time to let go and let God. 

The time has come. 

I love you personally, ______. I love you so much.
I wanted to die do that you could live life on earth, I love you so much that I didn’t want you to go through what I did. I love you so much that I went against all odds, I felt you deserved life. I created you, with all your flaws, you personality, your habits and struggles. I created you uniquely and beautifully, every trait a purpose. I created you so that all these things, you may take joy in. All the bad things that eat you up inside, the sin that haunts you, guilts you, trips you up. I’ll take it from you, I’ll take it upon myself. I will become sin and die to make you perfect. I long for you to live, and the only way you can live eternally is if one perfect person, becomes sin and takes it all for you. So don’t feel alone, don’t feel empty, I know exactly what you are going through. Take comfort, by becoming all sin, I can truly relate. Come to me. I love you more than anything in this world, I’ve made you perfect in my eyes and together we can live full lives together as you come alongside me. I am blessng you every day. I want you to succeed in life, I’m giving you everything you need, I’ve left my word through the bible so that you will fully understand why I did this. I’ve left my word so that you may live the best life. Even though I’ve died physically with your sin, I’ve given you my spirit. My spirit will always be upon you, everyday as you live, you won’t have to worry because I am constantly working with you in order to bring you closer to me. I am alive in you, just as I arose from the dead, it symbolizes life through me. Through me is the only way to live. Find freedom in this, take joy and victory! You are loved more than you’ll ever know by someone who died to know you. You are loved, cherished and are made perfect. I love you _____, you are growing, you are advancing, you are believing  and I am freeing you. Let everything go, I will do this great work in you, let it go, I have overcome not just your sins, but the whole world, let it go, I have overcome it. Don’t forget! Remember this all the days of your life, It will help you, get trough your struggles, and hardships, that, I knew you couldn’t do it on your own, and I wanted to help you. I am so for you, remember every moment, that I volunteered to take your place, so don’t think that I won’t give you the strength you need to complete this day.I want you to love live, enjoy , prosper and flourish! Just as I have given, given all I have, myself, my spirit, my life, give all you can of yourselves. Give it and surrender your plans to me, look to me every stage/step of your life and I’ll show you which direction to take, even though you don’t see me, believe and know that I am working in and for you through the holy spirit. Believe and live in the freedom I am giving you! Rejoice in the freedom! Rejoice in my love! Mimic how I have lived, and see your life flourish!
Remember if anything love, all of what I do, is what is welled up inside of me, it’s my heart for yours. All my heart is, is for you, my whole purpose, my whole being is for. It’s what I am, I am love, so I’ve done everything I can to act on this love. In every way possible. I love God so much and praise him for who he is. I live to glorify the God who sent me for you, it’s all in his plans. 

My mission in this world is you, my cause is you. My whole self devoted to you. The reason I came into the world was for you, to bring others to know the purpose I have come for. Live for me and live for others. 

I just spoke to a friend about his collection of stolen road signs. Illegal yes, but there is a point. Gathering up road signs reminded me of the signs that God gives us. They are posted everywhere in life, as we walk, talk, shopping, going to work, through people, through circumstances and hard life lessons. Even though physically it is illegal to steal road signs, it’s crucial to keep an eye out for the ones you want to keep. God’s words of wisdom give you direction and choice for happy, passionate and fulfilled living. Passing through signs without any notice causes collision, and potential accidents. What a God! Who lovingly enters our lives, and directs us in the way we should go. Spend some time with him and watch your travels take flight!

When I look at my surroundings, my city, my problems and my hurts I get overwhelmed. I can look in the mirror and find everything I don’t like abut myself, instantly. It’s easy to dig a pit, and bury myself with all my insecurities that I forget those around me. Life feels hopeless, even saddening, when our perception of things goes south. How easy it is to get consumed with the negetivity. But, like Rihanna says, can we find love in a hopeless place? Is our decision, our thinking, our outlook going to affect one life, or even one city? We look but we don’t see. I would hate for bitterness to get in the way. I see love, I see potential, I see change and I see beauty. I want to view the glass half full. We have a beating city, each a unique contribution. Right here, right now. Sometimes in order to get the ball moving we just have to start somewhere. So, are you sick enough to fix it? I am desperate, but I do not worry. I am running, but I don’t look back. I am following, but I do not stumble. I am seeking, but I do not grow impatient. I am listening, but I do not doubt. I am looking and I am believing. I am hoping and not wavering.

….I’ll give you a full life in the emptiest of places-firm muscles, strong bones….. You’ll be known as those who can fix anything, restore old ruins, rebuild and renovate, make the community livable again. Isaiah 58:11,12 MSG

Ever sat waiting? You’ve set the time and the location, all you have to do is meet up. You show up at the cafe, you’re waiting for your friend, but they don’t show up. You feel like a loner because, well.. you’re all alone. You try texting, calling, looking around. You’ve gone through both you’re twitter and facebook feeds, twice. But there is nothing else you can do, but wait. It’s a trust. It’s out of your hands. Your mind goes everywhere, where could they be? What if they got into an accident? You can worry, you can stress out or you can trust. Because, well, it’s out of your hands, it isn’t your problem. Trusting they will show up, or follow through requires faith. The idea of surrendering is a struggle. Maybe patience? Patience for a response, a text..anything! What we don’t know, is what’s happening behind the scenes. I wonder what God has planned behind the scenes for our lives. While we sit waiting, I wonder what exciting, thrilling purposes, adventures, challenges are going to arrive. But in the waiting, it’s out of your hands. All you can do is call on him. Just like your friend who didn’t show up, don’t give up, keep at it, keep asking. 

Don’t let the waiting get you down. Let it build your hope, strengthen your character and belief for the better.  So, when the answer, the job, the relationship, the purpose comes; like a late friend showing up for coffee- Relief, joy and contentment will fill you.

And the waiting, made it all the worth it.

Why do we believe all the lies? 

Don’t entertain the thought that you aren’t enough, that you aren’t worthy. Believe that you were created for an exact a purpose. You were created for the now, this age, this era, this generation. Believe that you are stronger than what negativities flood your mind. Believe you can overcome. Don’t compare yourself, be yourself. Become stronger and focus. Re-align your mind to the possible. Not comparing, wishing, sulking, moping or doubting. But, rising, overcoming, winning, loving and stepping into fear. You are purposed for a reason, and we are destined to get through anything that comes our way. Opposition provides opportunity. Opportunity of transition. Transition your thoughts to freedom, to worry-less thinking. It’s a choice, right now. 

Stop, collaborate and Listen! (yes, that’s a Vanilla Ice ref.) 

There is no list of wrongs, weaknessess, can’t or excuses.  Empower yourself! Renew your mind, your thoughts and transform the way you think.

Turn it around. 

P.S. You are amazing.

It is said that most girls become like their mother. Mostly, by what we look like, and how we do it ; our mother’s actions. Automatically, mannerisms take on naturally. What they say and stress on us while we are still young, we value (sometimes). But, as we age, we have the choice to decide whether or not we want to take on those values. The sayings usually haunt us as something we “should” be doing. But growing up with our moms, and how they act, comes naturally, almost unconsciously. By watching, learning and being around them we start to mimic them. Knowing this, our actions are what carries on. The preaching, disagreeing and shoving ideas down our throats done throughout our lives, tells about the speakers heart, than the impact they want to make on you. Instead, the preaching and the truths that continue throughout our lives naturally are our actions. That our actions speak louder than words, simply by doing something. What you DO will catch on. Be contagious, that naturally people will take on your good acts and speak through the doing. So lets not stand on the sidelines! Pointing out whats wrong, whats missing. Lets dive in, and help out, by what we do. Let’s know the word and be the word! People don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care. So take care, and BE, by reaching not preaching. 

When you take on to much, something is going to fall out.
Like a handful of groceries. Going from the car to the house, I love seeing if I can make it in one trip, but in most cases something falls. It’s easy in the new year to rush into so many good things. But, by gathering up so much and forcing quickly into it, my only result is failure. Taking on a extreme workout regime, usually means burn out towards February.
This is the year to finish strong! To actually finish! Set your pace and win the race. You will and can succeed.
Make a not to do list. Bump off some unrealistic goals, and don’t guilt yourself for not taking on the world. Take ‘er easy, accomplish the best thing, not the most things. Grab hold of the better things in life. Because less is more!
You CAN do it all, just not all at once.