2 Corinthians 4:16: For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. (KJV)

Today, stop comparing yourself to others.  This train of thought only leads you on a downward spiral of negative feelings and negative self-talk.  You will always see others doing more than you or less than you.

Change your focus.  Start loving and honoring yourself.  I encourage you to have a healthy self-esteem by acknowledging your strengths, progress and worthiness.  Get back on track and stay the course with your own goals and dreams.

When you know in your heart that you’re doing your best…there’s no need for self-pity and stress.

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“Brethren, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, 14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 3:13-14 (NKJV)

It’s YOUR time to let go of the past. We have all done things for which we are ashamed, and we live in the tension of what we have been and what we want to be. Because our hope is in Christ, however, we can let go of the past guilt and look forward to what God will help us become. Don’t dwell on your past. Instead, grow in the knowledge of God by concentrating on your relationship with him now. It’s time to make a declaration to be all that the Lord has called you to be. Regardless of the hurt you have experience or afflicted on others. Satan enjoys reminding you of your past but it’s up to you to PRESS toward the GOAL. The LORD is waiting for you to make that first step before He will give you the second…get to pressing!

Prayer:
Heavenly Father,
I come to You today thanking You for all that have You done and will do in my life.  I thank You for giving me clarity in my purpose and in my mind.  I thank You for allowing me to keep pressing toward the goals and plans you have showed me. Father, I ask that right now You remove every distraction and strongholds in my life. I ask that You continue to strengthen me for the journey. Continue to give me wisdom and revelation as I keep pressing.  Lord, I declare and decree that no weapon formed against me shall prosper.  I declare and decree that You will receive all the honor and glory.

In Jesus’ name, Amen!

Walking boldly and confidently,

Brooks

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“Too whom much is given, much is required.” – Luke 12:48

The scripture above was my final tweet of the night. For the last few weeks I’ve been a little selfish in my giving. Not of money but of my time. I’ve been dodging phone calls, rescheduling meetings and resting more than ever. See, in just a few short months, Touching Heart will open its first transitional home. I’m excited, overwhelmed, and feel intense pressure. It’s a lot. God has given me the desires of my heart, therefore there is much required of me. I’m trying. It’s not easy to balance it all but I know it’s a requirement that I’m going to have to master- and fast! We ask God for things and when He blesses we expect less work to be involved in the blessings. It doesn’t operate like that.  The more we receive from God, the more we are going to give to Him. Yes, to Him. When we help others, we are not doing it for them but for God. Our giving should be to please Him and not the world. Lesson learned.

What lessons are you learning as you remove your agenda and follow God?

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Enjoy your day!

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Not long ago I was broken, busted and disgusted. I was in my wilderness experience with only my faith and trust in God. I had and still do have to depend on God in EVERY aspect of my life. I have to trust that He has my life securely in His hands. The ‘Pampered Princess’ could no longer afford the lavish lifestyle she was accustomed to. To top it off, God had placed me in an environment where the amenities did not meet the standards of the castle she had relocated from.

My load became a little too heavy for me to carry. I cried. I cried hard. I sent messages to my gatekeepers for prayer and understanding. I’m usually receiving the prayer requests, texts, and phone calls for answers to life obstacles but today it was I who needed prayer. Within minutes my tweet bud and friend encouraged me, my mentor arrived at my home in record time, and my sister in Christ had me view the situation through the eyes of God. Everything once again worked out. God provided an answer through three powerful women of God. They never questioned my sanity or the fact that I was not feeling very ‘victorious’. They empowered me to keep going even if I did not understand what God was doing. It was not the fact that I did not trust Him, it was the fact that I felt as if I was ‘all over the place’ in the doing. In a way – I was.

God did what He has done more times than I can count or remember: He made a way out of no way. He sent a clear message to my questions, both spoken and unspoken. In my time of weakness He showed Himself strong through Godly women to calm my nerves and speak life to me. No judging. No holier-than-thou attitudes. The extra weight has been removed and my baggage is now able to get through life’s journey without any security issues…for now!

Always remember, God will see you through!

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If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” – 2 Chronicles 7:14 NIV

Happy Monday!

God has spoken this scripture to me for a few days. I know it’s definitely for me. Pray and ask God to show you the areas where you need to humble yourself.

Keep the faith.

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