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God Has Not Forgotten You…

October 27, 2018by Sophie5 Comments

Hey guys!

I was in a moment of quiet time with God this week and I was reminded of a song I hadn’t listened to in many many years; God Has Not 4Got by Tonex . ( I know Tonex has made some life choices that no longer coincide with the word of God but this song of his speaks volumes still!)

The song led me to go back and look at the story of Noah and the Ark. I’ve often wondered how Noah must have felt during this process. Noah was living in a time where the people God had created were at their utmost worst. God had had enough with them and was going to destroy them. However, Noah found favour with God because of his blameless behaviour. God established a covenant with Noah and his family.

However, God had a few instructions for Noah. First off, He was told by God to build this huge ark for this supposed flood that was going to happen one day. Although he was ridiculed and ostracized by the very people God was set to destroy , Noah persevered and did what he was told . He was to bring his family, creatures of the earth, sea and sky aboard this ark and then await God’s instructions.

So for years on end Noah built this ark always remembering the promise God made with him. He was mocked mercilessly but one day….finally, the flood waters came down, raining non stop for 40 days and 40 nights. Now if I was Noah, I would have been starting to get a little stir crazy at this point.

Then, after that 40th day the rains stopped…. but the earth was still flooded and for an additional 150 days. 150 days is just about 5 months. Personally, 5 months cooped up in a boat with my family and animals and creatures of the land, sky and the sea…. is frightening! (lol) Even though God had saved us, I would honestly be thinking, ” Has God forgotten about us in here?”

But Noah still had faith and he waited patiently to hear from God. However, after the initial 5 months there was still almost a year before the waters receded completely.

Still Noah waited.

He sent out a raven and the raven came back confirming that the earth was still flooded…. Noah sent out a dove several times…

The earth was still flooded…

Finally after over a year of patiently waiting on God, The earth was finally was dry and God commanded Noah and his family to come out of the ark.
In the end, is where we find the covenant that God made with Noah and His people that still stands today. It is here that we learn the significance of the rainbow

¹²And God said, “This is the sign of the covenant I am making between me and you and every living creature with you, a covenant for all generations to come: ¹³I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. ¹⁴Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, ¹⁵I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. ¹⁶Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth.”
¹⁷So God said to Noah, “This is the sign of the covenant I have established between me and all life on the earth.”

The bible doesn’t specify if Noah and God had any communication during this time but what I love about this whole story ( and what ties this whole story into the song) is in the beginning of Genesis chapter 8 verse 1 which simply states:

“But God remembered Noah….”

Through all of this, God remembered Noah.

No matter what you are going through or where God has placed you, He has not forgotten you!

Just like God made a covenant with Noah, He also made a promise with us . He promised to never leave us or forsake us. You may be going through some serious hardships, but remember God has not forgotten you. As we see with Noah, It took what seemed like a long time for God’s promise to come to fruition. But what did we see? God came through! Everything that God has predestined and planned for your life will come to pass! Why? Simply because He is God and He has yet to break a promise.

Don’t give up.

Keep pushing.

Keep persevering.

You are not forgotten! Sometime promises take time to be fulfilled…

So just like Noah stay faithful, stay humble and be patient!

GOD

HAS

NOT

FORGOTTEN

YOU

Till next time,
xoxo

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Monday Motivation: Better Days Are Coming!

December 4, 2017December 4, 2017by SophieLeave a Comment

Hey y’all

Quick post today. It seems like the last few weeks I have been focused on the topic of “better” as last week’s post followed the same theme. But that’s because last week was such a horrible week for me. Now I’m in no way naive to the point that my trivial problems are nothing in comparison to the trials many people are facing in our world, but hey stress is serious thing and can really be a detriment to you! Such was my predicament this week. I noticed all over my social media and even with people in my close circle, people were having a rough go of it this week!

By happenstance , a song was suggested to me on my Apple Music by the artist Leandria Johnson. I have been following this artist since she appeared on BET’s “Sunday best” television program and fell in love with her voice and her realness (she has struggled at times in her walk with God but she has never pretended to be perfect ) The song was called “Better Days” . I don’t know how I missed this song as it came out last year, but I guess God wasn’t ready for me to hear it then. It came to me at just the right time.

I want to leave you guys with the song and lyrics today and pray it brings hope and peace to you as it did this for me this week! Be assured dear friends that better days are just around the corner. Cling close to God and don’t give up even though you may not be able to see how things can get better! God’s working it out! This is a much a reminder for myself as it is an encouragement for you lovely people out there!

Say it with me: “Better Days Are COMING!!! Sooner than you think!
God Bless 🙂

Sometimes it feels cold
And you feel all alone
But hold on, better days are coming

It can be rough in this world
I know it ain’t easy but hang on in there
I know better days are coming

You seen good, you seen bad
You been happy and sad
But just remember that better days
Better days are coming

Friends will leave you
all by yourself
But don’t cry
‘Cause better days are coming, oh

Better days (better days)
Better days
Better days are coming

It’s only a season
Hang on in for you going through, yeah
But stay focused
and never lose sight

I know people, people
They don’t see the hurt you feel inside
But keep on smiling
’cause everything will be alright

Better days (it’s here now)
Better days (I feel it)
Better days are coming (You’ve got to believe in better days)

Better days (for your mother and your father and your sister and your brother)
Better days
Better days are coming

Hey yeah
Better days are coming
Better days are coming your way soon

(Songwriters: Ronnie Jackson / Leandria Johnson / Michael Johnson / Forrest Lambdon Walker

Better Days lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc)

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Monday Motivation: Touch The Hem…

August 7, 2017August 7, 2017by Sophie2 Comments

Hey guys!

There are some biblical stories that are always talked about; David and Goliath, Adam and Eve, The birth of Jesus and his subsequent Crucifixion and so forth .But there is a story in the bible that is not often talked about. It is the story of the woman with the issue of blood .

In this story there was a woman who was suffering with the condition of constant and continuous bleeding for TWELVE YEARS, Now in biblical times, when a woman was bleeding, it was a sign of being “unclean”. Now imagine, for twelve long years you are basically a pariah in your community. She was prohibited from entering the synagogue and anything she touched became unclean as well. Even if anybody bumped into her and came into contact with her they too became unclean. I can’t even begin to imagine what she must’ve been feeling. Isolated, alone, without hope.

Anyway, she had tried everything to get well. Seen doctors, spent all she had on treatments. She was down to her last bit of will! She was looking for a miracle. She heard Jesus was passing by and decided within herself that If she could only touch the hem of his garment ( robes) that she would be made well.

Now lets put this is perspective for a minute. Jesus drew a big crowd wherever he went. She was deemed unclean…. she entered this crowd. What do you think the people around her were thinking? What do you think they were saying? She didn’t care ! She was determined to just touch his hem and receive her miracle that day!

So, she reached out and touched the hem of his garment and instantly the blood dried up and she was healed. Jesus, feeling the power come out of Him turned around and said, ,”Who touched me?”. He looked down and saw the woman and said to her, “Daughter your faith has made you well. Go in peace and be healed! ( Mark 5:22)

It seems that there is something new to learn every time you read a story in the bible and here’s what I took from this story this time:

What really inspired me was her faith and determination. No matter what people were saying about her, despite her condition, she was not going to miss her opportunity for healing. She was determined to touch Jesus and be made well! Now Jesus could have felt the power of healing leave His body and kept on walking to where he was going. Nobody would have known what had taken place except for Him and the woman. But instead , He acknowledged her and her perseverance. I say all that to say that Jesus sees and hears you when you cry out to Him! Keep listening! He’s acknowledging your faithfulness!

If only we could have faith like the woman with the issue of blood. That no matter our circumstances, we aren’t going to let any opportunity to touch Jesus pass us by! It’s obvious that while we are unable to physically touch Jesus while we are here on earth, there is another way “touch his hem” and that is…. PRAYER!

Prayer= Communication with God

Hebrews 4:16 states, “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most.”

Whatever it is you need from God whether it be a physical healing or even a mental or spiritual healing, reach out and touch his hem! Don’t miss your opportunity!

There is a song by Fred Hammond called “Let Me Touch The Hem” that is so fitting for this post. The lyrics are simply:

Let me touch the hem of His garment
touch the hem of His garment
and I will be made whole
(Repeat)

For the Lord is passsing by
Yes the Lord is passing by
His wondrous healing virture just take hold
So as He’s drawing nigh
Don’t let this moment pass you by
He can heal your body, your spirtit, and your soul
(Repeat)
Read more: Fred Hammond – Let Me Touch The Hem Lyrics | MetroLyrics

You can find the story of the woman with the issue of blood in various parts of the New Testament: Matthew 9: 19-22, Mark 5:25-34 and Luke 8:43-48

Be blessed guys! Have beautiful and blessed week!
xoxo

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Monday Motivation : That Is Who You Are…

July 10, 2017July 10, 2017by SophieLeave a Comment

Hey my lovelies!

I hope this Monday is finding you well mentally, emotionally and spiritually! What a whirlwind couple of weeks it has been for me. I had to take a break from regularly scheduled blogging and just regroup .

Do you ever find that when you go through some tough times, and you finally get a break… the stupid old devil just seems to rear his head and cause things to crumble again? Well, that has been my reality over the past few weeks, and not only me, countless friends and family members around me seem to be experiencing the same thing.

I was perusing my Facebook feed last night and one persons status kind of stopped me in my tracks.. It simply read, ” Overwhelmed…. breathe”

So many people are going through things and the people around them don’t even know! So many people are without hope and we all know that no hope leads people down a very dangerous path. Which is why I am so grateful to know God , who provides me with an insurmountable, indescribable hope. Trust me, I’ve been through things that have shaken my faith, but never have I been without hope. I really don’t know how people who feel all hope is lost survive and bounce back from their situations. Without the hope that God provides, I certainly don’t think I would have.

This week alone, I had 3 people, from 3 different areas of my life, reach out to me and let me know that they were praying for me… and with that, my hope was strengthened. This week showed me that God is still in the business of answering prayers.

Yesterday, the worship team sang a song by Sinach called “Way Maker” that just spoke to me so deeply. There were a few lyrics that I truly connected with in that moment

” You wipe away all tears, you mend the broken hearts, you’re the answer to it all Jesus!”
( YES HE IS! )

But the lyrics that really got me were the ones in the chorus that said,”

“Way maker
Miracle worker
Promise keeper
Light in the darkness
My God
That is who you are!”

He makes a way when there is no way!
He works miracles every single day!
There is not a promise He has made, that He has not kept!

That’s the God I serve! If he did it for me, He can and will do it for you!

Tonight, I want to leave you with this song… but most importantly I want to leave you with this prayer:

Dear God,
Thank you for being who you are. Thank you for the gift of your son Jesus Christ. Thank you for sending Him to die on a cross for someone as lowly and unworthy as me. Tonight Father, I just come to you on behalf of the brokenhearted, the down in spirit, those who have lost all hope. Wherever they are Lord, I ask that you wrap your arms around them and let them know that you are near. Lord let them realize that if they let go of their situations and put them in your capable hands, you will do the rest. God I ask that you send the right people to physically meet them where they are. Let them know that you will never leave them or forsake them, and even when they can’t see you working, help them to remember that you are always working on their behalf. God I’m thanking you in advance for the breakthroughs you are going to disperse all over this world to those who have put their trust and hope in YOU! ( me included :). )

Amen!

Keep praying for me as I continue to pray for you!

Have a blessed Monday y’all
P.S Your girl is back!!!

xoxo

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Monday Motivation: Expectation…

June 26, 2017June 26, 2017by SophieLeave a Comment

Hey guys!

First and foremost, let me apologize for being so inconsistent these past few months. It’s been a rough few months to say the least; health wise, family wise and heart wise. I’ve just kind of been in a funk and with that funk came a huge case of writers block…. How could I post a “Motivation Monday” when I myself was the least motivated??

However, with this time away from regularly scheduled blogging, I had a lot of time to reflect. I had allowed myself to become a victim to the funk.

17 is my “lucky” ( favourite ) number. So with 2017 looming, I decreed and declared that 2017 was going to be my best year yet…. and then… ( cue dramatic pause) it wasn’t. It has turned out to be one of the most challenging 6 months of my life thus far. This “funk” just gave me a serious case of the blahs and everything I was ( and am) passionate about seemed to take a back burner .

Then one day I heard a song that met me right where I was at: bound to my situation and not expecting anything to change. The song is called “Expectation” by James Fortune and the lyrics are as follows:

I expect double I expect more
I am living In the overflow
I expect double I expect more
I am living In the overflow

Everything that’s been promised
I receive if I believe
(His word will not return void) His word will not return void
What’s been spoken, shall come to pass

(I want everything) Everything that’s been promised
I receive if I believe (I believe if God said it)
His word will not return void
What’s been spoken, (come into pass) shall come to pass

(I expect greater) I expect greater
Pressed down and shaken together
My cup runneth over (No longer living with just enough)
I have more than enough

( Repeat)

In life there are many expectations. As a child you are expected to obey your parents. You are expected to go to school, find a career and become a contributing member of society. You are expected to find a mate, get married and procreate… expectations, expectations, expectations….. But what do you expect of yourself? As Christians, what do we expect from God? What does God expect from us?

In reality the answer to all of those questions is love: Love others, love yourself and most importantly love God. Love conquers all; fear doubt, discouragement and even a case of the blahs and funk! Once I learned to lean on the love of God again, my expectations of my life rose to the highest tier !

The God I serve forces me to believe that He is greater than any situation and that I deserve EVERYTHING that He has promised to me! The lyric in the song that says, “Everything that’s been promised I receive, If I believe” , has now become my motto. I have now changed my outlook from “hope” and “possibility of change” to EXPECTATION 🙂 I’m always comforted by Romans 8:28 which reads; “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”

As I listened to the song I was reminded of the story of Jacob when he wrestled with God ( Genesis 32: 22-32) To paraphrase, in verse 26, as Jacob wrestled with God , he tells God that he won’t let go until He blesses him. That’s the outlook I’m choosing to have; I won’t let go until God blesses me!

But to receive that blessing, I to have to put in the work.While I’m expecting God to bless me, He is expecting me to serve Him wholeheartedly in spirit and in truth. ( I will 🙂 )

I believe great things are on the way for me, as a matter of fact I’m expecting it!!! (and as a matter of fact on church on Sunday, the preacher pretty much confirmed it )

I’m excited for what God has in store for me; patiently waiting, actively seeking his direction.

Check out the song “Expectation” down below 🙂

Have a fabulous Monday!!
Stay encouraged and talk to you all soon!
Till next time…

Xoxo

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Monday Motivation: All I Have To Give…

July 4, 2016by Sophie1 Comment

Hey guys!

Sorry that I have been missing in action for this past week. Lots of health issues plaguing me and my family so I had to handle business! Now that we are on the mend for the most part, I’ll be flooding your feeds once again. 🙂

I was scrolling through my Ipod awhile back and I came across the song, “All I Have to Give” by an artist called Mali Music. This was the first song I ever heard by this artist many many years ago and I instantly fell in love with it. The song is so simple, but the message so real! I had an opportunity to meet Mali and sing as part of an opening act at a concert held in my city a few years back. He was so humble and down to earth! He has since deviated from the gospel industry but this particular song will always hold a special place in my heart.

What does it actually mean to give your all? To give your all simply means to put all your energy and time into a task or a person. To give completely of yourself, unselfishly with no holds barred.

Now, I have some great friends and family who I am quite certain would be ( and have been) there for me whenever I needed them, but even that has its limitations.

Speaking as a person who has entered into a relationship with Christ, sometimes as Christians we don’t give God our all . It’s almost as if we use Him at our leisure or convenience expecting everything from Him and giving less than our best in return. Hmm, that doesn’t seem fair does it? Put yourself at the short end of stick? How would you feel?

God has already given us the greatest gift when He sent His son Jesus Christ as a living sacrifice to atone for our sins. All He asks in return is that you love Him with all your heart, soul and mind.
Matthew 23:37 reads, Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.”

To love anything with you heart, soul and mind, you really have to commit to the process!

The Heart: Proverbs 4:23 ( NLT) Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life. Keep your heart pure. Don’t harbour malice or hate. Love people as God loves people. Strive to have a heart of compassion as Christ does. Don’t let life and it’s many follies turn your heart away from God.

The Soul: Matthew 16:26 (NLT) ^“And what do you benefit if you gain the whole world but lose your own soul? Is anything worth more than your soul?” The last part of that scripture really resonates with me . Is anything worth more than your soul? I certainly don’t think so. Keep your soul aligned with God’s plan for your life. How you ask? Dig deeper into His word ( the bible) spend time in prayer and seek guidance and direction from the one who created you.

The Mind: Romans 12:2 (NLT) “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” This world we live in has so many distractions and things that can leer your off course. But learn to stand out and go against the grain! You don’t have to do what everybody is doing. Through Christ Jesus, you are a new person.Don’t let your mind be manipulated into deviating from the course set before you!

This song All I Have to Give, is truly a love song to God. The author ( Mali) proclaims that everything he has, he will offer to God and that his whole embodiment belongs to God.

That’s how I feel about God. If you haven’t had an opportunity to encounter God and build a relationship with Him, I pray you do! It’s truly a wonderful thing!

Take a listen to song and read the lyrics down below. I hope it blesses you like it has blessed me!

Have a blessed week!
xoxo

[Verse 1:]

Lord if I could buy you a gift to show you my love, tell you how I feel.
It wouldn’t matter what I’d have to give. I would find a way to get it for you.
But fortunately that’s not the case and we both know I don’t have bank anyway.
But I won’t let it affect my presentation to you ’cause this is what I bring…

[Chorus:]
Here is my heart, my mind, Lord here’s my life, my everything. Take it. It’s yours oh Lord.

[Verse 2:]
I’ll give you my all, my everything, every song that I write,
Every song that I sing, every day of my life, every breath that I breathe,
You gave to me and Lord I rededicate it right back to you. Love of my life, so faithful, so true.
I get goosebumps just thinking about you and there’s nothing I will not do for you so

[Chorus:]
Here is (my) my heart (yeah) my mind (Lord here’s my life)
Lord here’s my life (oh oh oh oh oh oh) my everything (yeah) take it (take it) it’s yours oh Lord It’s all I have
[Repeat chorus and end with “to give”]

[Bridge:]
I give you my best ’cause I love you… I’m yours
[Repeat chorus till fade]

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Monday Motivation: I Am…

April 25, 2016by SophieLeave a Comment

Hey guys!

I hope this Monday is finding you in good health and good spirits! This weekend while I was taking some time to relax I decided to scroll through my Instagram feed. Sometimes I like to take a look at old photos and reminisce. I came across one post in particular and that’s what birthed today’s post.

I grew up in a Pentecostal family. At 10 years old, I made a choice to follow Christ. At 13 years old, I received the gift of water baptism. At 15 I was filled with the Holy Spirit and from 16-21…. ( and sometimes still today!) I made poor decisions, I lived a “one foot in one foot out”lifestyle. I I struggled with anger and temper problems. I was in no way, shape or form a representation of the God I claimed to serve. I always felt guilty when I went astray and could never really be comfortable outside of the presence of God.

From the outside looking in, I was a lost cause! Deep down inside, I always knew who I was supposed to be, I was just having trouble staying on the straight and narrow!

Now what inspired that Instagram post many years ago was because of an incident that happened to me at my church. Who wouldn’t feel discouraged when you overhear people who are supposed to be lifting you up, plotting and betting on your demise?

That really hurt my feelings but I really thank God for wise parents who simply told me, “Well prove them wrong!”

Now that I have matured physically and spiritually I can look back at where I was and be grateful that I made it through my “rebellious” stage. But its also forced me to remember who I used to be when dealing with youth around me. It actually really hurts my feelings when somebody sees a young person struggling and automatically counts them out and doesn’t do anything to help them! What word of wisdom did you offer then while they were struggling?

That’s not to say that you condone their poor choices. But there is a way to reprimand with love! I always tell the young people I am around, “Don’t be like me, be better than me!” There’s only so much talking you can do. The best thing you can do is live by example and never stop praying and encouraging! You never know what someone may be struggling with and your encouraging word ( or lack thereof ) could be the catalyst for change ( or a continued walk down a dangerous path)

Like my Instagram post said, I’m super grateful for those who never gave up on me and it’s my plan to be an example to others! Regardless of how people may behave, remember to “just love them anyway”! ❤

One song that I actually had been listening all week prior to even going through my Instagram ( funny how God brings things together isn’t it? 🙂 ) is called ” I Am” by Kirk Franklin. The part of the chorus that really made an impact on me this week was :

I am so far from perfect
I thought life was worthless
Until you showed me who I am
Not here by mistake
No luck, only grace
I’m on my way to
Who I am

To anybody out there who feels like you let yourself, others and more importantly God down, remember that you are on your way to being who God designed you to be! You are not a mistake, you have a purpose. Don’t let your past put chains on your future! There is a quote by Joyce Meyer I love that states : “I’m not where I need to be, but thank God i’m not where I used to be.”

I’m so far from perfect or being a “perfect Christian” but God has truly shown up in my life and helped me realize who I am because of Him! Thank you Father! 🙂

Take a listen to the song down below! I hope it blesses you as it has me!

xoxo

How do you do?
I am a sinner
Born into sin and shaped in iniquity
Now I believe not who I was but still not what I shall be
You found me and gave me your name and
Things I desired have changed but
Inside you’ll see it’s still broken pieces
Deep in me reaches for you (hello)

How do you do?
I am a beggar (that means I’m)
Desperate for more
I hunger for your truth
See I am shattered
Though I may fall still you make all things new
You speak, the storm, it obeys and gone is the weight of mistakes and
Though I still feel you continue to heal, look close, and see (whoa)

[Chorus:]
I am so far from perfect
I thought life was worthless
Until you showed me who I am
Not here by mistake
No luck, only grace
I’m on my way to
Who I am (not who I was), I am (forgiven and loved)
I am (healed by your blood), I am (yes)
Thank God I am (still being changed)
I am (help me say), I am

How do you do?
I am a winner (it wasn’t easy)
I’ve lost a few and life’s knocked me to my knees
But now I am standing (hallelujah)
Not by my power, but your life inside of me (just like you, I’ve gone through)
Even through seasons and changes (no tear)
No tear has ever been wasted
Misunderstood still it worked for my good
look now and see
I am not the old me but still
(I am not the old me but still)

[Chorus:]
I am (I am) so far from perfect
I thought life was worthless
Until you showed me who I am (don’t forget you’re)
Not here by mistake (yes)
No luck, only grace
I’m on my way to
Who I am (now called your son), I am (forgiven for what I’ve done)
I am (forgiven for what I’ve done), I am (yes)
Thank God I am (sealed by your grace)
I am (still here, help me say), I am

[Bridge:]
Here and I’m closer, praise now is stronger
Stood up to fear, by faith I’m still here
Couldn’t walk away, love said not today
Times haven’t seen what God has for me
The hurt and the lies, through the pain, through the night
Cried and I cried but still I survived

[Chorus:]
I am so far from perfect
I thought life was worthless (yes God)
Until you showed me who I am (I am)
Not here by mistake
No luck, only grace
I’m on my way to
Who I am (and all of you), I am (I’m in love with you)
I am (here to worship you), I am (Jesus)
Thank God I am (ready to be closer)
I am (ready to go higher), I am

[Chorus:]
I am so far from perfect (so far)
I thought life was worthless (yes)
Until you showed me who I am (but you showed me)
Not here by mistake (thank you)
No luck, only grace (thank you)
I’m on my way to
Who I am (I’m not ashamed), I am (look, I’m not the same)
I am (I’m letting go of the pain), I am (yes Lord)
Thank God I am (more than what you see)
I am (not yet what I shall be), I am

Thank you
You didn’t give up on me while I was still in the process
Hallelujah God that you could see what I couldn’t see
Thank you

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Give People Their Roses While They Are Still Here…

April 18, 2016by SophieLeave a Comment

Hey y’all!

Quick blog post today!

I hope this Monday is finding you well and in good spirits! I know I am in extremely good spirits today because finally after a LONG and drawn out winter season, it appears that Spring has finally sprung! The sun was shining, the clouds were hiding and it was an all around beautiful day!

It actually was a beautiful weekend weather wise and during this weekend, I had an opportunity to spend time with some pretty amazing people! Now over the past couple of weeks, I have been pondering the question, ” Do I really let the people in my life know how much they really mean to me?”

A few weeks back I went to my bf’s dads birthday party and his grandma was singing a song in tribute to him ( her son) for his birthday. The basic gist of the song was “Don’t give me roses when I’m gone” meaning , don’t wait until I’m gone to appreciate me ! ( this rendition was actually like 10 minutes long….. awesome song and even more awesome delivery! 😛 )

As I’m getting older, and as someone with older parents ( my parents had me later in life) I am realizing that they aren’t as spry as they used to be. Sometimes you take them for granted and always expect them to be there. They won’t always be there, so take time and appreciate them while you still have them.

I have amazing friends. I know I have spoken about them countless times here on the blog but maaaaannnnnnnn….. my friends are some of the most kind- hearted, loving people ever. Not only are they there for me when I need them, but they are there for my family as well. I wish everyone could have friends like mine and I if haven’t told you before, I appreciate you!!

These past few weeks I have also had time to really reflect on God. “Do I really give him His roses?” I asked myself, and although I think I do, I do believe He deserves more than I could ever could give! Take a moment each day and just thank Him! Don’t ask Him for anything! Just give Him thanks!

Are there any people in your life who are overdue some roses? Make it a priority to make sure they get their roses while they are still here to enjoy them!

Finally, to my faithful readers ( day one readers and new friends) thank you from the bottom of my heart! All I have achieved on this blog is because of your support! If I had a million roses to give you I would! Love you all!!

A rose from an amazingly sweet lady from my church yesterday! Thank you sister Sherine! This brightened my day! xoxo

I’ll leave you today with a song from Tye Tribbett called ” So Amazing”

I don’t know what I would be
Had it not been for you
You are my everything
Your love is so amazing
When I was in my sin
You came and rescued me
I give you all of me
Your love is so amazing
[repeat]

Your amazing, Your amazing
Your amazing, So amazing
Your amazing, Your amazing
He’s a mighty God
[repeat]

Yeah, Oh
[repeat]

Have a wonderful Monday and a blessed week!
xoxo

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Monday Motivation: It Is So….

March 28, 2016by SophieLeave a Comment

Hi guys,

Super quick blog post today! I just wanted to share a song I have been jamming on for a few weeks and had on repeat today! The song is “It is So ” by William Mcdowell featuring Travis Greene. The lyrics in full are right here, but I just wanted to touch on one part of the song that really stood out to me:

Well, He is Alpha – AMEN!
And Omega – AMEN!
He’s the beginning – AMEN!
And the end – AMEN!
Through every trial – AMEN!
Tribulation – AMEN
He always causes His people to win

What a comforting feeling to know that no matter what I’m going through, there is a God on the battlefield fighting for me and with him on my side I will be a winner EVERY TIME! Amen!! ❤

Take a listen to this song and be blessed!
xoxo

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Monday Motivation: Made A Way….

March 14, 2016by Sophie1 Comment

Hey guys!

I hope this Monday is finding you in good health and good spirits. I am in extremely good spirits today! I received some good news today from a friend! I won’t share the news here on my blog because my friend is extremely private but it is news I personally have been praying for for a long time! Today, I literally cried real living eye water boo hoo tears in the middle of my work day and could care less who was watching! Happy tears are the best tears and I was so happy to shed these ones! 🙂

Usually when a song resonates in my spirit, I don’t usually know the reason why until later. The song “Made a Way” by Travis Greene has been on replay in my head ( and on my phone, in the car, on the Bose speaker etc.. lol) for the past few days. When this situation with my friend happened today I understood why! Let me break down the song lyrics for you as it relates to me right now.

Made a way
Don’t know how but you did it
Made a way
Standing here not knowing how will get through this test
But holding unto faith you know that
Nothing can catch you by surprise
You got this figured out and youre watching us now
But when it looks as if we cant win
You wrap us in your arm and step in
And everything we need you supply
You got this in control
And now we know that

You made a way
When our backs were against the wall
And it looked as if it was over
You made a way
And we’re standing here
Only because you made a way
You made a way

I have been in situations before where I was just about to throw in the towel. Literally didn’t see a way for whatever negative situation that was occurring to become positive. But this section of the song reminds me that even though I can’t see the big picture, God has my life planned out already and has everything in control! Sometimes its hard to give up control to someone else even the very person who created us! I still struggle with this sometimes but as of late ( and due to my stubbornness at times to give up control) He has just been taking control whether I like it or not! I’m learning slowly.. Pray for me ! 🙂

Now we’re here
Looking back on where we come from
Because of you and nothing we’ve got
To deserve the love and mercy you’ve shown
But your grace was strong enough to pick us up

I can’t ever speak enough about God’s love and his undying mercy! I literally should be dead.. and I’m not saying that to be cute. I shouldn’t be here today but for God’s mercy and his love and unmerited favour on my life I am here! He’s brought me out of some dark places and I am forever humbled and grateful.

You move mountains
You cause walls to fall
With your power
You perform miracles
There is nothing that’s impossible
And we’re standing here
Only because you made a way

You made a way [x4]

Don’t know how but you did it
Made a way
Don’t know how but you did it
Made a way

Don’t know how but you did it [x4]

Don’t know why but I’m grateful [x4]

Don’t know how but I’m grateful

I can say for my friend and the situation my friend was facing that there were times where my friend could have totally given up hope and accepted what man had declared. But my friend also has a strong relationship with the God I serve so I know that it is easy for my friend to relate to this section of the song. NOTHING and I mean NOTHING is impossible when God is in the midst! The biggest obstacle you are facing, He can remove it! Those mountains or that wall blocking the view of a brighter tomorrow , He can tear those down! Another ad lib ( impromptu lyrics) in this song says ” Strong holds are breaking” whatever has you bound, God will remove it! How does He do it???!! In all actuality, I don’t know! I do know that He is God all powerful, all knowing and able to do all things!! The line that tops it all off and brings tears to my eyes as I write this is “Don’t know why but I’m grateful” I am eternally grateful that God is still in the business of “making a way” for His people! My heart is full! My spirit is full. God showed up today and through my friend reminded me that He is currently and will always make a way!!

Please check out this song “Made a Way” by Travis Greene! I hope it blesses your soul as much as it does mine! Actually check out his entire album ” The Hill”! This young man truly can relate the songs he sings. He was born as a stillborn baby and was resuscitated! At the age of fout, he fell from a four story building and was dead and was once again resuscitated! If that is not living proof that God makes a way, then I don’t know what is! How are you going to be declared dead 2 times and live and not sing the praises of Almighty God! How Sway? How!! ( lol)

Whatever He has planned for your life, nobody nor anything can stop it!