Experience Teaches Wisdom

The more I experience and learn about love it becomes more evident that I don’t know much about true love or perfect love.   How about you? Love denies self and seeks after the good of others.  A mammoth task?  When the golden rule is applied, No.  Love is a fruit of the spirit.  It is not born out of emotions to which we are mostly inclined.   We must put aside selfish desires to truly love. The Amplified Bible, 1 Corinthians 13 describes perfect love.   The way it was intended. Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant.   It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured.   It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail].   Love bears all things [regardless of what comes]...

Loss, debt, hurt, pain, disappointment such is the cry of many … will we ever find hope? Disappointment crept into my soul when I reviewed the objectives that I had set for the 2016.    It’s March and thing were at a standstill.   Even though I had planned for a balanced budget by March the reality was far from the perceived objective.   Frustrated, I went back to the drawing board.   It’s time to Pray.  Will it work this time?   Is God really listening?   Is he really there?   When will I get it right?   What have I done wrong?   These were the questions that prevailed in my mind. In a desperate attempt to do something different (stupid to be more precise), I recorded the debts on sticky notes, stuck them in my Bible and left them.   God will take care of them.   A few days later I was gifted with a new book.   The Shack: Wm. Paul Young.    This book is a must read. Below I will disc...

Have you ever heard a faint whisper in your ear, telling you how to deal with an issue? Since December 2015, I was struggling with an issue that affected my mind.  Even though I prayed several times and made certain declarations to deliver my mind, freedom was only possible when I obeyed the 'still, small' voice. On Sunday, February 14, 2016, I had a personal experience while praying and this has changed my perception of who I am. The struggles were unrelenting and prayers provided a temporary relief.  My sleep pattern was affected.  After a while my prayers were affected because I would stay awake for most of the night thinking about the issue and felt groggy when its time to get up.  I tried several prayer patterns and strategies that were taught at church. Still only temporary relief and the struggles would return stronger.... to the extent that I began to question my christian faith and even condemn myself.  I felt like a failure. Saturday February 13...

Over the years  I've experienced challenges with bloating and belly fat.  Regular occurrence of flatulence, pain and a big tummy were perplexing. Fasting and strict dieting did not solve the problem.  I eventually came to the conclusion that is how my body is designed. Therefore, I should accept it. My aha moment came in December 2015 when I viewed the photos I had taken at Dunn's River Falls.The photos told  a story... spare tyres were forming on my body!   In my scheme of things, that ring of fat, that hangs around the waist and under arms, is not acceptable. Now its time to fight back. I took a decision then to improve my physical image. I began by researching the internet for solutions to my current problem.  Firstly,  I researched the foods that were recommended for my blood type.  In addition, I researched the foods that were integral to my diet and eliminated the gas producing foods, even if they are rated as healthy...

February, " a time to Love " Love endures all things, believes all things, hopes all things 1 Cor. 3:7.  Is this instructive? Yes. Its agape. February has been a memorable and love filled month.   Spent quality time with family. Connected with relatives and friends. Posted my first video on social media (15 comments).  Started blogging (56 views ). Bought a new book.  Girls night out. My son who flew the coop visited and we enjoyed a short vacation bonding and rejuvenating.  The four hour road trip to Negril, Westmoreland was enticing.  We stopped several times for refreshments and reached our villa in the afternoon.  Watched the sunset; enjoyed roadside food and dining, sipped pina colada and enjoyed the beach.   On our return to Kingston, Sunday afternoon, we visited relatives in Westmoreland.    Sister Malvie was surprised.  She cried, hugged, kissed and wished us well.  Sister Muriel paused her Sunday dinne...

I have the spirit of power and of love and a sound mind.  There is no justification to remain in the same position all the time or repeat the same routine continually.  Experience has taught, if I remain where I am for an extended time it means that I am holding on to something.   What is it? Have I been passive? Why haven't I created the level of success that I envision?  Setting goals is not enough. I see myself in a better position than I was yesterday or before - creating value. Past challenges have nothing to do with my future because I take authority over my circumstances. This being my initial step to entrepreneurship sets the platform for adventure and success. At first I was apprehensive about the business idea so I shared the concept with a mature relative who I thought would provide proper guidance.  He did not see the vision so he discouraged me using the experience of others.  So I detoured and went into an alternative agreement whic...

Today I choose to impact my world. The universe beckons for my instructions. Therefore I declare prosperity in all my circumstances and wisdom to manage the changes that will occur. I break free of all inhibitions and walk in boldness to fulfill my purpose to make this world a better place. To teach what I have learned and engage my audience. The above statements were posted in 2016 following a challenge from a motivational speaker. Two years later... I updated this post.  I must say its been a wonderful experience!  Declarations change the atmosphere. Many positive changes have impacted my personal and family life spiritually, physically, emotionally because I declared what I want to see and believe it. Proverbs 23 verse 7 states - "as a man thinketh in his heart so is he' Declare your breakthrough, believe, engage your authority and watch the universe respond to your positive words.