Words..

I have this amazing fascination with words. I think most writers do.  I love when I find a quote that in a few short words speaks volumes.  I think that is why I love word tattoos so much.  But immersing myself in a great book, browsing the web for great quotes, seeing a great sign are all things that can move me to tears, cheers, and action.  I love how words can take an incomprehensible situation and make everything so clear.  Those 26 little letters in their various combinations are how I process and understand.  I love wrapping myself in the words of others.  From songs to poems to hot-16's, each one was birthed through the writer's mind onto the page.  Each one has a special place in my heart...

Power of My Pen...

I thought about stopping.  I thought about closing down and just throwing up the deuces.  I thought about some lengthy explanation to justify or explain myself.  Then I decided "nah.  not now."  That may all come in time but for right now, in this moment, I am going to keep doing what I always do.  Being me.  Unapologetically me.  Flaws and all.  Mistakes and all.  Because my journey is exactly that MY journey.  My pen (or keyboard) is how I document, process, and share that journey.  Why?  Because as i take pearls of knowledge from other people's experiences, i know that people learn from mine.  What to do?  What not to do?  All valid lessons.  All mine.  And all documented by my pen.  That is the power of my pen.

Falling in Love When You Least Expect It

While surfing the web and checking out other Black female bloggers sites, I ran across this quote and thought "Well, damn! I have just fallen in love."

When God Speaks...

Wow! Just wow!  I went for a great run tonight and was just overwhelmed!  People who say they don't hear God just don't how to recognize His voice.  God will use anything to get a message to you.  If He gave Moses a burning bush, then I know He used my ipod tonight.  It is a wonderful season.  A wonderful feeling.   Is there uncertainty?  Yep.  Are there let downs?  Yep.  Are things in disarray?  Yep.  But I wait with expectation that something GREAT is going to happen.  I really do.  Isn't that what faith is all about?  I think so. 

#MarriagePrayer 5/21/12

Father, thank You for being God.  Thank You for being my constant companion and friend.  Thank You for the gift of Your presence in the midst of trials.  Father, I am not going to lie and say that I love trials - because I don't.  But I do love the fact that in the midst of those trials You are right there with me.  Even when I don't understand.  Even when I am angry.  Even when I am confused.  Even when I hurt.  You are right there with me.  So Father, please pour out a blessing upon my family.  Father, heal wounds and cover our children.  Father, forgive us all of our many transgressions.  I love You and thank You.  Amen.

#MarriagePrayer 5/18/12

Father, You know better than even I do exactly what I need.  So Father, I am trusting you today.  I am trusting that You will provide.  Thank You in advance for protecting my family.  I love You and thank YOU.  Amen.  Amen.

#MarriagePrayer 5/17/12

Father, I am listening to "My Testimony" by Marvin Sapp this morning.  Father, I have to be honest with You.  When the song started I was like this doesn't apply to me.  The song talks about how he's so glad he made it through.  And when I think about my life right now, I am still very much so in the midst of major chaos swirling around me, my spouse, and my family.  But Father, I know that You are faithful even when we are not.  I know that while chaos is a constant, You provide peace in the midst of chaos.  Thank You for opening my eyes to the line "So if you see me cry, it's just a sign that I'm still alive."  Father, You let me make it through another night.  "I've got some scars but I'm still alive.  In spite of calamity, God still has a plan for me.  It's working for my good."  Father, I know that right now I might not see it.  But I have learned to trust You in some things, when I need to trust You in all things.  So Father, I declare that today, right now, You are the head of my life and I trust You with it all.  I trust you with me, my spouse, my kids, my finances, my ministry, my life, my everything.  Father, if i have to lose it all like Job but still have You then I have more than enough.  I love You and thank You.  Amen.  Amen.