Refreshed

Have you ever hoped for new and fresh beginnings? I’m pretty sure it’s normal for all of us to seek that at one point or another. We begin to get frustrated with our monotonous life and start to seek new hobbies, new direction, new jobs, sometimes even new friends.

As humans we desire fulfillment but when we get tired in life, fulfillment seems so far away. In my journey with God I’ve realized that when God refreshes me in one way shape or form, my hope increases greater than the last time.

One of the tattoos I have on my arm is that of an eagles wing, as a reminder of Isaiah 40:31, “But those who trust in the Lord will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint.” Even in moments when I feel like giving up and run away from responsibilities and my loved ones, I get reminded that God has given greater hope for my life than anyone or anything can ever give me.

We are 15 days into 2023 and I’m not sure how you’re feeling right now but I pray that as you stumbled upon this, that you get reminded that God is by your side, He has not forgotten you and wants you to be refreshed. The best way I always find that hope and refreshment is being in the moment with God through reading the Bible and being in prayer. Don’t give up so early in the year, don’t give up at all, look to God and see that He will send that refreshment you’ve been looking for. ‭

January 15, 2023 0

Goals, Plans, & Healing

It is now three days into the year 2022 and some have already created their resolutions list, others are still trying to complete last years’ list, and others at this point don’t care about any of that. I have felt that the last two years have been strange because of all the adjustments needed to be made for work, school and life in general.

I want to encourage you to keep looking towards the goals you want to reach and continue to plan for your future. I understand that 2020 and 2021 have had their challenges and have placed some sort of fear on a lot of people’s minds of, “now what’s going to happen in 2022?” But don’t be discouraged by the past, instead keep moving towards the person you want to be.

May this year be a year of healing for our mental health and our relationships with others. It is evident that this country is divided in opinions and beliefs which is completely normal, but a lot of relationships have crashed and burned because of this. Let this time be a moment for healing, even if those individuals don’t return to our lives, it’s time for us to forgive and love on others.

I hope that 2022 is a great blessing for your life and those around you!

January 3, 2022 0

“You’re Crazy!”

I hear this phrase all too often when people find out my daily schedule and I don’t find it offensive in any way, shape or form. It actually keeps me motivated with the goals I have set for myself. Some of those goals I will never share with anyone while other goals are well known by anyone who would allow me to share my goals.

You see, I currently work two jobs and I’m extremely active at my church. My sleep consists of naps for the most part and in an average day when I work both jobs I get around 4-5 hours of sleep (not all at once, it’s usually spread throughout the day). I will admit that the first two weeks of when I got my second job it was extremely difficult to adjust to but now it’s become a routine. I don’t need people and don’t want people to feel bad for me. I have met far more “crazier” people who are doing the same and have their own kids to raise as well.

I have made a lot of dumb decisions in the past when it comes to finances and I’m seeing the result of it now. By the grace and strength of God, I have managed to pay over 10K in debt in one year alone. The reason I share this post is because I want people to know that one of my biggest goals is to be debt free. I don’t have two jobs because I’m money hungry, I have two jobs because in the near future I want to be content and comfortable with only my main job and not have to worry about making ends meet.

I’m doing this for my family and for myself but I also want to encourage those around me to do the same. Whether it be financially or any other goals they have in mind, it’s going to take time. Keep working and keep doing what you need to do to achieve your goals. Even on the days you have absolutely no motivation, go to the gym, go for that walk, talk to that person, show up for work, turn in that assignment, sign up for that class, do what you have to do to get to where you want to be. I will celebrate your win. You got this.

June 16, 2021 0

A Quiet Journey

There are so many things I have tried to do in life. I have accomplished little goals in life that I haven’t shared with anyone just because I like to keep those accomplishments to myself. I am not one to post and share to the whole world everything that I’m doing every minute of my life, although it does get tempting to do so, I hold back.

The biggest journey I have been vocal about has been my weight loss journey which is still going on but it has been up and down for the past few months. I haven’t given up but I also haven’t pushed myself like I have in the past, so I started to take on this journey on a more quiet pace.

I put 2020 in the backburner already and now I am just pondering what I have done these past two months of this year and I can be completely honest and tell you that I am not satisfied. There are so many things I have let slide and have stopped committing myself to but I’m glad I’m catching this now. I’m starting a quiet journey, I’m getting back up and moving slowly.

This quiet journey I am now taking is personal, it is a journey that will challenge me mentally, physically and spiritually. There are many things that God has placed in my heart to do and I am keeping God as my priority. My quiet journey will require a lot of time in prayer to make sure I stay on track. Once I am ready, you will know what this quiet journey was about.

Don’t be discouraged if these past two months have been a drag for you as well, don’t get upset if the goals and resolutions you set up for yourself haven’t gone the way you intended, instead keep going and if you must, do so quietly. Focus on what God has for your life without being vocal to everyone in your life, do this for you and for God. You got this.

February 11, 2021 0

Contentment

There are milestones in life that people either look forward to or they dread. Milestones such as graduation, turning a certain age, getting married, having children, landing the dream job and so many other things. For some people, these are things they look forward to with a passion but to some it just brings a sense of failure.

I recently turned 30 years old, Lord willing I am blessed with many more years. Society might expect a 30 year old to be married with kids and with a set career, but I have none of those three yet I am content. I can easily say I have failed according to what people have expected of me but I know that God has me right where I need to be.

I am blessed with family and friends, I am blessed with a good job, I am blessed with an incredible church. Overall, I am blessed and content with life. Do I still have goals? Of course I do, some that I have said out loud and some that I’m still hesitant to go after but I know God is by my side through it all.

Wherever you are in life, be content. Regardless of what people have expected out of you, regardless of what your family wanted for your life, regardless of the failures you have encountered, know that you are in your own path and your own journey. Contentment is satisfaction, if you are not satisfied then keep striving for where you will feel content. If you have reached it don’t stand still but look at what is next in life.

November 19, 2020 0