For some reason, I'm elated the first half of the year is over. I had so much going on last month, for instance, until I didn't know whether I was coming or going most days. But yet and still, I persevered! And so did you! I feel so good about July and the days to come. I set some personal goals while on vacation a couple weeks ago, and I know that it's time to just get 'er done!
When I woke this morning, I literally heard, "SECOND HALF". I began thinking about a game and what usually happens in the second half. I'm inclined to share with you what dropped in my spirit as I tried to make sense of this 'second half':
You've come to a point where you have to step it up. You have to work harder than before, focus like never before, and undergird yourself with the Word and a different level of determination. There has been a point in this process where I spoke to you and gave you clear instructions. I gave you the plan to move forward and WIN! It's now up to you. You thought you were losing. But in actuality, you've been winning. Don't worry about them, they're just about wore out. They exercised all their energy trying to "get you". Now...here's what you do. Stick to the plan. Seek Me and yield completely to My will. You may very well get a little behind, but no worries...you'll come out with the victory. Listen to Me and trust Me.
Whew...now with that said, I feel a shift in my spirit today. And it's all for a good reason. I refuse to look back, turn back, or even run. I'm excited about the 2nd half, and I know that greater is He that is in me than he that is in the world! I know that my latter is going to be greater than my past. And my past will NOT speak to my future (thanks, Mom!).
Let's get ready for the challenge, (wo)man up, and give this second half all we've got. After all, it's all a part of the process.
I'm ready. Are you? Let's get it!
~Tee
Showing posts with label process. Show all posts
Showing posts with label process. Show all posts
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Are You Willing to Change?
When we hear the word "change", more often than not, we shirk. Change means that we have to do something. And most times, our doing something is not something that we really want to do! We pray for others to change and fail to realize that it's us that really need to make a change.
I've been taking a close look at myself over the past 3 years or so. I've noticed, especially here lately, that there are some adjustments that I need to make - FOR ME! In order for me to change, though, I've had to change my mindset. I'm one of those kinda people who likes things done a certain way. I believe in doing everything as unto the Lord and not unto man because I know where my reward will come from :) A previous manager even pointed out to me that I tend to hold people to a high level of accountability. And she's right! I guess that's because I try very hard to be accountable!
I'm learning that change requires maturation. It requires transition. And it requires humility. I may have said that before, but for some reason, I need to say this again :) I've had to humble my SELF because I know that I want and NEED something different. You know the saying that goes "In order to get something different, you've got to do something different". That's the place that I'm in.
I'm grateful for the push in my spirit this week to do something different, put my 'self' aside, and press my way to Bible Study! And I'm so glad I did. I want to leave you with some declarations (in bold below) we made throughout the evening.
I must embrace the process - including the responsibility that comes along with it. Now this one needs to be posted on the refrigerator, the bathroom mirror, and the windshield! LOL! I've talked quite a bit in this blog about the process and the purpose that's in it. The Pastor brought to my attention this week that there is also another piece - RESPONSIBILITY! Different things happen at each phase of the process that requires us to 'man up'. Be responsible and remember that to whom much is given, much is required! (Luke 12:48)
I need to change with my change. When things begin to change for you, that means that you've got to make some changes, too. You may be positioned properly for your breakthrough or your blessing, but your mindset is still in Egypt! Get out and change with your change!
In order for me to change, I must transition. According to Merriam-Webster, transition means "a movement, development, or evolution from one form, stage, or style to another". So in order for me to "make something different" (change), I must MOVE through some stages! WOW!!!
I'm changing. But Lord, You're staying the same. (Hebrews 13:8, Malachi 3:6)No matter what state we're in...what phase we're at in our process, the Lord, our God is still the same. He's not changing. He's still the same loving, caring, correcting Father who loves us past our hurts, our pains, our downfalls, our setbacks!
I've been taking a close look at myself over the past 3 years or so. I've noticed, especially here lately, that there are some adjustments that I need to make - FOR ME! In order for me to change, though, I've had to change my mindset. I'm one of those kinda people who likes things done a certain way. I believe in doing everything as unto the Lord and not unto man because I know where my reward will come from :) A previous manager even pointed out to me that I tend to hold people to a high level of accountability. And she's right! I guess that's because I try very hard to be accountable!
I'm learning that change requires maturation. It requires transition. And it requires humility. I may have said that before, but for some reason, I need to say this again :) I've had to humble my SELF because I know that I want and NEED something different. You know the saying that goes "In order to get something different, you've got to do something different". That's the place that I'm in.
I'm grateful for the push in my spirit this week to do something different, put my 'self' aside, and press my way to Bible Study! And I'm so glad I did. I want to leave you with some declarations (in bold below) we made throughout the evening.
I must embrace the process - including the responsibility that comes along with it. Now this one needs to be posted on the refrigerator, the bathroom mirror, and the windshield! LOL! I've talked quite a bit in this blog about the process and the purpose that's in it. The Pastor brought to my attention this week that there is also another piece - RESPONSIBILITY! Different things happen at each phase of the process that requires us to 'man up'. Be responsible and remember that to whom much is given, much is required! (Luke 12:48)
I need to change with my change. When things begin to change for you, that means that you've got to make some changes, too. You may be positioned properly for your breakthrough or your blessing, but your mindset is still in Egypt! Get out and change with your change!
In order for me to change, I must transition. According to Merriam-Webster, transition means "a movement, development, or evolution from one form, stage, or style to another". So in order for me to "make something different" (change), I must MOVE through some stages! WOW!!!
I'm changing. But Lord, You're staying the same. (Hebrews 13:8, Malachi 3:6)No matter what state we're in...what phase we're at in our process, the Lord, our God is still the same. He's not changing. He's still the same loving, caring, correcting Father who loves us past our hurts, our pains, our downfalls, our setbacks!
Be blessed and begin to embrace this place!
~Tee
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Not So Fast...One Thing At A Time
More often than not, when we want change, we want it NOW. We want everything to happen all at once. We want to make more money, lose (more) weight, have a healthier lifestyle, live life to the fullest, get out of debt, have quality relationships, and the list goes on and on. Yes...I want a good bit of these things in the list like ASAP; however, Holy Spirit spoke to me and clearly said, "Not so fast. One thing at a time, Ms. Lady!"
God wants to do a new thing in and through us. However, not only do we have to be positioned for the blessing and transformation, we have to be WILLING to receive. This song has ministered to me in more ways than I can put into words. Take a listen at the lyrics...
When I heard the song ministered during morning worship service, this is what dropped in my spirit...quickly:
One by one, remove every hindrance. One by one, remove every thought that's holding me captive and bound. Encounter by encounter, relationship by relationship, have your way. Remove and restore one by one. One bill at a time, give me the wisdom and knowledge to handle. One by one, pick up the broken pieces. Make me whole and put me back to together again. The parts that have cut me, heal the wounds. Jehovah God, You are my provider, my all, my everything. One by one, all things are new.
I'm reminded of the story of Job. One by one, Satan tried Job. It started with his children. Then it was his house. Then it was his livestock. And then it was that horrible disease. Then we look at the rest of the story. Three friends (one by one) thought Job had done something for all of this to happen. I'm sure many of us can relate to this piece! When at the end of the day, it's not something that you've done necessary to cause all of the stuff that you're going through. It's just that you've been chosen by God to be TESTED! My God!!! Then it was his wife, who told him to curse God and die! No matter what happened and how it happened, Job didn't give up or give in! And in the end, his latter days were greater than his beginning. Restoration came, and he had MORE!
My encouragement in this post is to have patience. That's really the lesson we learn in the Book of Job. Everything is not going to happen so fast every time. It is the time...and the process of time where we are able to clearly see the big picture. Step by step, one by one, we are able to learn the lesson, see the purpose. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 tells us that there's a time for everything. Let's take a moment to change our mindset and embrace that our transformation is a process...one step at a time, we will clearly see the manifestation.
Blessings,
~Tee
God wants to do a new thing in and through us. However, not only do we have to be positioned for the blessing and transformation, we have to be WILLING to receive. This song has ministered to me in more ways than I can put into words. Take a listen at the lyrics...
When I heard the song ministered during morning worship service, this is what dropped in my spirit...quickly:
One by one, remove every hindrance. One by one, remove every thought that's holding me captive and bound. Encounter by encounter, relationship by relationship, have your way. Remove and restore one by one. One bill at a time, give me the wisdom and knowledge to handle. One by one, pick up the broken pieces. Make me whole and put me back to together again. The parts that have cut me, heal the wounds. Jehovah God, You are my provider, my all, my everything. One by one, all things are new.
I'm reminded of the story of Job. One by one, Satan tried Job. It started with his children. Then it was his house. Then it was his livestock. And then it was that horrible disease. Then we look at the rest of the story. Three friends (one by one) thought Job had done something for all of this to happen. I'm sure many of us can relate to this piece! When at the end of the day, it's not something that you've done necessary to cause all of the stuff that you're going through. It's just that you've been chosen by God to be TESTED! My God!!! Then it was his wife, who told him to curse God and die! No matter what happened and how it happened, Job didn't give up or give in! And in the end, his latter days were greater than his beginning. Restoration came, and he had MORE!
My encouragement in this post is to have patience. That's really the lesson we learn in the Book of Job. Everything is not going to happen so fast every time. It is the time...and the process of time where we are able to clearly see the big picture. Step by step, one by one, we are able to learn the lesson, see the purpose. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 tells us that there's a time for everything. Let's take a moment to change our mindset and embrace that our transformation is a process...one step at a time, we will clearly see the manifestation.
Blessings,
~Tee
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