The spirit of a conquqer...unrelenting hope!!

I strongly believe that if you have faith especially in God...you can go places...you can conquer wars and you can get through anything...

You know....life has a way of surprising us with new changes  every single day...in fact in life the only constant thing is change...so the more adaptable you are to change the more you survive...its almost telling us its survival for the most adaptive.

Its very important to stay strong and courageous to be able to handle or catch what life throws at you/us. Sometimes it sounds to me like a game...for you to catch a a ball or participate meaningfully in a game...you must play consciously...be a part of the game...you cannot catch the ball if you are spectating!!

So how do we do this....continue playing...continue dancing....don't let the grip of your life slip away....don't loose it....hold it tight and keep working at it!!!It may not be the music that you anticipated but continue dancing anyway!!For every day is a new day...a brand new day and how it comes out is entirely dependent on you...and your decisions...no matter what comes your way!!

Just develop the spirit of a conqueror and let nothing stop you from being joyful and reaping the best out of life!

Have that unrelenting hope....that undying will and you will go places with it especially in  our storms!!!!

"Too blessed to be stressed":-)

Friends,

A lthough things are not perfect
B ecause of trial or pain
C ontinue in thanksgiving
D o not begin to blame
E even when the times are hard
F ierce winds are bound to blow
G God is forever able
H old on to what you know
I magine life without His love
J oy would cease to be
K eep thanking Him for all the things
L ove imparts to thee
M ove out of "Camp Complaining"
N o weapon that is known
O n earth can yield the power
P raise can do alone
Quit looking at the future
R edeem the time at hand
S tart every day with worship
T o "thank" is a command
U ntil we see Him coming
V ictorious in the sky
W e'll run the race with gratitude
X alting God most high
Y es, there'll be good times and yes some will be bad, but...
Z ion waits in glory...where none are ever sad!


In my life,i have learnt to wait on God and to let Him lead and i follow,i don't know where i would be today without Him as my Lover and Friend.

"I AM Too blessed to be stressed!"

ADVICE:The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor.
The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything. Love and peace be with you forever, Amen.

The Easter Season!!

The Easter Season has a new awakening to those who know what i mean...it also coincides with the freshness of spring...the smell of new flowers all blooming id different colors and the beautiful trees all flowery,pink red,yellow name it
This Easter season i reflect on having the right attitude in life...imagine if Christ would have not risen from the dead....that would have  been a finality...but just because he rose from the dead, we became conquerors of death, disappointments, fear, worry, mistreatment, being taken advantage of etc....therefore we should not stay at the tomb...let us rise and go tell the good news of the risen King!!who conquered death.Do not stay in your tomb of sin, tomb of low self esteem, tomb of misery,tomb of discontentment, tomb of sickness, tomb of poverty...just arise and shine for his glory has risen upon you!!
Leave it all behind in the sea of "no fishing" and match forward towards your victory...for Christ conquered the grave and all the misery that come with it!!!Have the attitude of the empty tomb!!!

Climb till your dream comes true!!

Climb 'Til Your Dream Comes True
by Helen Steiner Rice
Often your tasks will be many,
And more than you think you can do.
Often the road will be rugged
And the hills insurmountable, too.
But always remember,
The hills ahead
Are never as steep as they seem,
And with Faith in your heart
Start upward
And climb 'til you reach your dream.
For nothing in life that is worthy
Is ever too hard to achieve
If you have the courage to try it,
And you have the faith to believe.
For faith is a force that is greater
Than knowledge or power or skill,
And many defeats turn to triumph
If you trust in God's wisdom and will.
For faith is a mover of mountains,
There's nothing that God cannot do,
So, start out today with faith in your heart,
And climb 'til your dream comes true!

Profit from failure!!!

Profit From Failure
Unknown
The test of a man is the fight he makes,
The grit that he daily shows;
The way he stands on his feet and takes
Fate's numerous bumps and blows.
A coward can smile when there's naught to fear,
When nothing his progress bars;
But it takes a man to stand up and cheer
While some other fellow stars.
It isn't the victory, after all,
But the fight that a brother makes;
The man who, driven against the wall,
Still stands up erect and takes
The blows of fate with his head held high;
Bleeding, and bruised, and pale,
Is the man who'll win in the by and by,
For he isn't afraid to fail.
It's the bumps you get, and the jolts you get,
And the shocks that your courage stands,
The hours of sorrow and vain regret,
The prize that escapes your hands,
That test your mettle and prove your worth;
It isn't the blows you deal,
But the blows you take on the good old earth,
That show if your stuff is real.

Be the best of whatever you are!!

Be The Best of Whatever You Are
By Douglas Malloch
If you can't be a pine on the top of the hill,
Be a scrub in the valley-but be
The best little scrub by the side of the rill;
Be a bush if you can't be a tree.
If you can't be a bush be a bit of the grass,
And some highway happier make;
If you can't be a muskie then just be a bass
But the liveliest bass in the lake!
We can't all be captains, we've got to be crew,
There's something for all of us here,
There's big work to do, and there's lesser to do,
And the task you must do is the near.
If you can't be a highway then just be a trail,
If you can't be the sun be a star;
It isn't by size that you win or you fail
Be the best of whatever you are!

Influence -the ripple effect!!

Influence
By Joseph Norris
Drop a pebble in the water,
And its ripples reach out far;
And the sunbeams dancing on them
May reflect them to a star.
Give a smile to someone passing,
Thereby making his morning glad;
It may greet you in the evening
When your own heart may be sad.
Do a deed of simple kindness;
Though its end you may not see,
It may reach, like widening ripples,
Down a long eternity.

My personal creed!!

Motivational Poems (Page 6)

Here are some motivational poems. Some will get you thinking. Some will motivate you to take action. If you find a poem that resonates with you, save it. Enjoy these motivational poems!
Life
by Nan Terrell Reed
They told me that Life could be just what I made it
Life could be fashioned and worn like a gown;
I, the designer, mine the decision
Whether to wear it with bonnet or crown.
And so I selected the prettiest pattern
Life should be made of the rosiest hue
Something unique, and a bit out of fashion,
One that perhaps would be chosen by few.
But other folks came and they leaned o'er my shoulder;
Someone questioned the ultimate cost;
Somebody tangled the thread I was using;
One day I found that my scissors were lost.
And somebody claimed the material faded;
Somebody said I'd be tired ere 'twas worn;
Somebody's fingers, too pointed and spiteful,
Snatched at the cloth, and I saw it was torn.

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The World Is Against Me
By Edgar A. Guest
"The world is against me," he said with a sigh.
"Somebody stops every scheme that I try.
The world has me down and it's keeping me there;
I don't get a chance. Oh, the world is unfair!
When a fellow is poor then he can't get a show;
The world is determined to keep him down low."
"What of Abe Lincoln?" I asked. "Would you say
That he was much richer than you are to-day?
He hadn't your chance of making his mark,
And his outlook was often exceedingly dark;
Yet he clung to his purpose with courage most grim
And he got to the top. Was the world against him?"
"What of Ben Franklin? I've oft heard it said
That many a time he went hungry to bed.
He started with nothing but courage to climb,
But patiently struggled and waited his time.
He dangled awhile from real poverty's limb,
Yet he got to the top. Was the world against him?
"I could name you a dozen, yes, hundreds, I guess,
Of poor boys who've patiently climbed to success;
All boys who were down and who struggled alone,
Who'd have thought themselves rich if your fortune they'd known;
Yet they rose in the world you're so quick to condemn,
And I'm asking you now, was the world against them?"
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My Creed
By Edgar A. Guest
To live as gently as I can;
To be, no matter where, a man;
To take what comes of good or ill
And cling to faith and honor still;
To do my best, and let that stand
The record of my brain and hand;
And then, should failure come to me,
Still work and hope for victory.
To have no secret place wherein
I stoop unseen to shame or sin;
To be the same when I'm alone
As when my every deed is known
To live undaunted, unafraid
Of any step that I have made;
To be without pretense or sham
Exactly what men think I am.
To leave some simple mark behind
To keep my having lived in mind,
If enmity to aught I show,
To be an honest, generous foe,
To play my little part, nor whine
That greater honors are not mine.
This, I believe, is all I need
For my philosophy and creed.

Life!!

Life
by Nan Terrell Reed
They told me that Life could be just what I made it
Life could be fashioned and worn like a gown;
I, the designer, mine the decision
Whether to wear it with bonnet or crown.
And so I selected the prettiest pattern
Life should be made of the rosiest hue
Something unique, and a bit out of fashion,
One that perhaps would be chosen by few.
But other folks came and they leaned o'er my shoulder;
Someone questioned the ultimate cost;
Somebody tangled the thread I was using;
One day I found that my scissors were lost.
And somebody claimed the material faded;
Somebody said I'd be tired ere 'twas worn;
Somebody's fingers, too pointed and spiteful,
Snatched at the cloth, and I saw it was torn.

Y not you?

Why Not You?
By Steve Maraboli

Today, many will awaken with a fresh sense of inspiration. Why not you?

Today, many will open their eyes to the beauty that surrounds them. Why not you?

Today, many will choose to leave the ghost of yesterday behind and seize the immeasurable power of today. Why not you?

Today, many will break through the barriers of the past by looking at the blessings of the present. Why not you?

Today, for many the burden of self doubt and insecurity will be lifted by the security and confidence of empowerment. Why not you?

Today, many will rise above their believed limitations and make contact with their powerful innate strength. Why not you?

Today, many will choose to live in such a manner that they will be a positive role model for their children. Why not you?

Today, many will choose to free themselves from the personal imprisonment of their bad habits. Why not you?

Today, many will choose to live free of conditions and rules governing their own happiness. Why not you?

Today, many will find abundance in simplicity. Why not you?

Today, many will be confronted by difficult moral choices and they will choose to do what is right instead of what is beneficial. Why not you?

Today, many will decide to no longer sit back with a victim mentality, but to take charge of their lives and make positive changes. Why not you?

Today, many will take the action necessary to make a difference. Why not you?

Today, many will make the commitment to be a better mother, father, son, daughter, student, teacher, worker, boss, brother, sister, & so much more. Why not you?

Today is a new day!
Many will seize this day.
Many will live it to the fullest.
Why not you?

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My Comfort Zone!!

My Comfort Zone
Unknown
I used to have a comfort zone
where I knew I wouldn't fail.
The same four walls and busywork
were really more like jail.
I longed so much to do the things I'd never done before,
But stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor.
I said it didn't matter that I wasn't doing much.
I said I didn't care for things like commission checks and such.
I claimed to be so busy with the things inside the zone,
But deep inside I longed for something special of my own.
I couldn't let my life go by just watching others win.
I held my breath; I stepped outside and let the change begin.
I took a step and with new strength I'd never felt before,
I kissed my comfort zone goodbye and closed and locked the door.
If you're in a comfort zone,
afraid to venture out,
Remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt.
A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true.
Reach for your future with a smile; success is there for you!

Follow your dream!!

Follow Your Dream
by Amanda Bradley
Follow your dream.
Take one step at a time and don't settle for less,
Just continue to climb.
Follow your dream.
If you stumble, don't stop and lose sight of your goal
Press to the top.
For only on top can we see the whole view,
Can we see what we've done and what we can do;
Can we then have the vision to seek something new,
Press on.
Follow your dream.

If i had my child to raise all over again!!

If I Had my Child To Raise Over Again
by Diane Loomans
If I had my child to raise all over again,
I'd build self-esteem first, and the house later.
I'd finger paint more, and point the finger less.
I would do less correcting and more connecting.
I'd take my eyes off my watch, and watch with my eyes.
I would care to know less and know to care more.
I'd take more hikes and fly more kites.
I'd stop playing serious, and seriously play.
I would run through more fields and gaze at more stars,
I'd do more hugging and less tugging.
I'd see the oak tree in the acorn more often,
I would be firm less often, and affirm much more.
I'd model less about the love of power,
And more about the power of love

Do not quit!!!No!!

• Do Not Quit
You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you. An arrow can be shot by dragging the bow back; similarly, if life is dragging back with obstacles, be patient. It is getting ready to launch you to greater heights. When you fail do not take two steps back, because you may just be one step behind success. Looking back has a history to reveal and looking forward has a future to unveil. There are choices aplenty, you have free will to choose the path, though the destination is simply one. What you think you are, you are. Dare to be what you think you want to be. Life is a story about accepting challenges and taking responsibilities. Never say quit, no matter how tough it may get; for the tougher the journey the more enjoyable the destination.

When tomorrow starts without me!(*&

• When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not there to see, If the sun should rise and find your eyes, All filled with tears for me, I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way you did today, While thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say. I know how much you love me, as much as I love you, And each time that you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too. But when tomorrow starts without me, please try to understand, That an angel came and called my name and Took me by the hand. And said my place was ready in Heaven far above, And that I’d have to leave behind, all those Things I dearly love. But as I turned to walk away, a tear fell from my eye, For all my life, I’d always thought, I didn’t want to die. I had so much to live for, so much yet to do, It seemed almost impossible, that I was leaving you. I thought of all the yesterdays, the good ones and the bad, I thought of all the love we shared, and all the fun we had. If I could relive yesterday, just even for a while, I’d say goodbye and kiss you, and maybe See you smile. But then I fully realized, that could never be, For emptiness and memories, would take The place of me. And when I thought of worldly things, I might Miss come tomorrow, I thought of you, and when I did, my heart was Filled with sorrow. But when I walked through Heaven’s gates, I felt so much at home. When God looked down and smiled at me, From his great golden throne. He said, “This is eternity, and all I’ve Promised you. Today your life on Earth is past, and Here it starts anew”. “I promise no tomorrow, but today will always last, And since each day’s the same day, there’s No longing for the past”. “But you have been so faithful, so trusting and so true, Though there were times you did some things, You know you shouldn’t do”. “But you have been forgiven, and now at Last you’re free, So won’t you take my hand now and share My life with Me”. So when tomorrow starts without me, don’t Think we’re far apart, For every time you think of me, I’m right here In your heart.

Promise yourself and keep the promise!!

• Promise Yourself
Promise yourself to be so strong that nothing can Disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness, and prosperity to Every person you meet. To make all your friends feel like there is Something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your Optimism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best, And expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others As you are about your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on the Greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give Every living person you meet a smile. To give so much time to the improvement of yourself That you have no time to criticize others. To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, and too Strong for fear, and too happy to permit the Presence of trouble.

A live-by creed!!!

• A Creed to Live By
Don’t undermine your worth by comparing Yourself with others, It is because we are different that each Of us is special. Don’t set your goals by what other people Deem important, Only you know what is best for you. Don’t take for granted the things closest To your heart Cling to that as you would your life, for without Them life is meaningless. Don’t let your life slip through your fingers by living In the past or the future. By living your life one day at a time, you live all the Days of your life. Don’t give up when you still have something to give Nothing is really over … until the moment You stop trying. Don’t be afraid to admit that you are less Than perfect, It is the fragile thread that binds us to each other. Don’t be afraid to encounter risks, It is by taking chances that we learn how to be brave. Don’t shut love out of your life by saying it’s Impossible to find. The quickest way to receive love is to give love. The fastest way to lose love is to hold on too tightly, And the best way to keep love is to give it wings. Don’t dismiss your Dreams. To be without Dreams is to be without hope. To be without hope is to be without purpose. Don’t run through life so fast that you forget Where you’ve been, But also know where you’re going. Life is not a race, but a journey to be savored Every step of the way.

Count your blessings name them one by one!!!

Inspirational Poem

 Count Your Blessings

 Unknown Author

I've never made a fortune,
and it's probably too late now.
But I don't worry about that much,
I'm happy anyhow.

And as I go along life's way,
I'm reaping better than I sowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

Haven't got a lot of riches,
and sometimes the going's tough.
But I've got loving ones all around me,
and that makes me rich enough.

I thank God for his blessings,
and the mercies He's bestowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

I remember times when things went wrong,
My faith wore somewhat thin.
But all at once the dark clouds broke,
and the sun peeped through again.

So Lord, help me not to gripe,
about the tough rows I have hoed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

If God gives me strength and courage,
When the way grows steep and rough.
I'll not ask for other blessings,
I'm already blessed enough.

And may I never be too busy,
to help others bear their loads.
Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

When I think of how many people
in this world have it worse than I do.
I realize just how blessed most of us really are.

You have a divine purpose on earth...never give up!!!

One day I decided to quit...
I quit my job, my relationship, my spirituality. .. I wanted to quit my life.
I went to the woods to have one last talk with God.
"God", I asked, "Can you give me one good reason not to quit?"
His answer surprised me...
"Look around", He said. "Do you see the fern and the bamboo?"
"Yes", I replied.
"When I planted the fern and the bamboo seeds, I took very good care of them.
I gave them light.
I gave them water.
The fern quickly grew from the earth.
Its brilliant green covered the floor.
Yet nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo.
In the second year the Fern grew more vibrant and plentiful.
And again, nothing came from the bamboo seed. But I did not quit on the bamboo. He said.
"In year three there was still nothing from the bamboo seed.
But I would not quit.
In year four, again, there was nothing from the bamboo seed. I would
not quit." He said.
"Then in the fifth year a tiny sprout emerged from the earth. Compared
to the fern it was seemingly small and insignificant. ..But just 6
months later the bamboo rose to over 100 feet tall.
It had spent the five years growing roots. Those roots made it strong and gave it what it needed to survive.
I would not give any of my creations a challenge it could not handle."
He asked me. "Did you know, my child, that all this time you have been struggling, you have actually been growing roots".
"I would not quit on the bamboo.
I will never quit on you."
"Don't compare yourself to others."
He said.
"The bamboo had a different Purpose than the fern.
Yet they both make the forest beautiful."
"Your time will come", God said to me.
"You will rise high"
"How high should I rise?"
I asked.
"How high will the bamboo rise?" He asked in return.
"As high as it can?" I questioned.
"Yes." He said, "Give me glory by rising as high as you can."
I left the forest and brought back this story.
I hope these words can help you see that God will never give up on you.
Never, Never, Never Give up.
For the Christian Prayer is not an option but an opportunity.
Don't tell the Lord how big the problem is,
tell the problem how Great the Lord is!

The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood,
And sorry I could not travel both
And be one traveler, long I stood
And looked down one as far as I could
To where it bent in the undergrowth;
Then took the other, just as fair,
And having perhaps the better claim,
Because it was grassy and wanted wear;
Though as for that passing there
Had worn them really about the same,
And both that morning equally lay
In leaves no step had trodden black.
Oh, I kept the first for another day!
Yet knowing how way leads to way,
I doubted if I should ever come back.
Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I -
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.

Mastering dancing in the rain!!!

Mastering Dancing In The Rain....
We all face adversity in our life. However, it’s not the adversity, but how we react to it that will determine the joy and happiness in our lives. During tough times, do we spend too much time feeling sorry for ourselves, or can we, with gratitude…learn how to dance in the rain?
To perfectly  master the art of dancing in the rain while knowing very well that it may not be the party that you hoped for but you must master the art of dancing in the rain for such is life...
Change being the only constant in life is best faced with acceptance and the ability to move on as soon as possible...the virtue of adaptability is crucial here and if you like malleability- being able to get into any shape that life throws at you...always remember when life offers you lemon...make lemonade and  enjoy the dance...
So master the art of dancing in the rain and you will have a ball-read a good time!!!