12/21/2024
From The Master's Mind: A little Christmas/New Year Nugget~ A gift of Wise Godly Counsel.
This holiday season has been like none other. As a giver/charitable person, Christmas is my favorite time of the year. First, for the obvious reason (which He, Himself, was a gift to us), and secondly, because I enjoyed seeing the smiles/joy on people's faces when they are gifted, whatever that may be. Thirdly, because of the lights & beautiful decorations, it gives me joy. The whole festive Christmas/New Year season & celebrations just give me tremendous joy & happiness. However, I find myself struggling [if I may be honest] with not wanting to do anything this time around or be part of any celebration (rightfully so). So, I decided to allow my body, mind, & soul to heal, going through the process of grieving/healing without the pressure or guilt (both ways—doom if you celebrate & doom if you don't). And in all of these mixed, waved emotions, God has been at the center of it all. He has been silent at times when I feel like he's not answering or clarifying what I needed to hear, but allow me to cry, scream, etc., but in His own special way, His peace would just overflow my entire body, and then I'll start talking myself out of my tantrums. This, I believe, is His way of helping me through the process by being silent and allowing me to [let it out] but intervening at the right time/moment so I don't stray too far. This is why it's important to have the Holy Spirit in you, as you will not be able to go through this without Him/His presence & guidance.
His joy allows me to wake up every day, ready to face the day with my head held up high & a smile on my face (most times😜), irrespective of what may come or the day brings. And because I decided to be happy a long time ago (just in case you are saying, "It's not you, but God. Please remember God has given us choices; He does not force us or make us do certain things, including worshiping or having a relationship with Him. To be happy is a choice you [not God] have to make. Therefore, I do not let anything or anyone change me or my mood (I choose happiness). But that does not mean I'll just let anyone do me anyhow; rather, your behavior will not make me sad, bitter, or negative.
So, on this glorious Christmas season, New Year, I encourage you to first make God your number one priority in everything & every area of your life. Then, allow yourself time to go through whatever it is that you have to go through. Do not allow anyone's timetable(s) to dictate your life. We are all on our own path, running our individual races. When the time is right (note, I didn't say perfect), go for it; do that which you've wanted to do. Your passion, that thing that keeps you up at night & you so desire. Do it on your own terms, not others. This life is too short to live on anyone's terms, other than God's & yourself.
As we approach a new year, this is an opportune time to reflect on this year. By the way, if you didn't achieve anything you had anticipated to achieve this year, don't fret; it's ok, just try again; don't stop/give up; make the necessary adjustments; seek help if needed; relocate if that's what it takes; the point is to try again using a different method/strategy with God's wisdom & understanding until you achieve or do that which you believe God has given you. Failure or multiple failures is not a problem or a negative thing; what is bad is to stop trying because of failure(s) or not trying because of the fear of failure(s). What a sad & unfortunate life to live with such a mindset. May God give each and every one of us the grace, strength, wisdom, and understanding to not be stagnant but to move/press forward in every area/aspect of our lives and not be too afraid to try things, amen🙏.
I leave you with this for the year 2025 & beyond:
I (we) am (are) whom God says I (we) am (are). Fearfully & wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14), and were made in His image & likeness (Genesis 1:27). If you get the revelation of that, then you've made it in life, as you will walk into any room/situation knowing you are a reflection of Him, as the Bible tells us that the earth is the Lord's & the fullness thereof (Psalm 24:1); therefore, if you are God's image & He's your father, then you have dominion over the earth & it's yours!. I (we) are His masterpiece. That's how you overcome/conquer!
As always, remember God is love, and I love you all❤️. Happy, blessed, & prosperous 2025!
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