Confession Time:
I use to fake the funk forreal. What I mean by that is that in my devotional time with God, I said what was on my mind, but not the things that weighed heavily on my heart. My devotional time had become routine and dry. I use to look forward to it ending everyday too until recently. I was so guarded even after I accepted Jesus into my life but He waited for me to open up. & that's exactly what I did. I sat down & wrote everything that had bothered/was still bothering me (big and small) Then I prayed about all that I wrote down out loud. I cried during this entire process, but I felt so free afterwards. I know all to well how easy it is to go through the motions of pursuing a relationship with Jesus, but keeping Him at arms length. The cool thing about Jesus is how much of a gentleman He is. He won't force you to open up. He'll wait with you for as long as it takes. That's what He did with me and I have no doubt that He can and will do the same for you. Be encouraged boo! Philippians 4:6 (NKJV) "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God;" Thanks for reading lovelies! Peace & Blessings <3 Nándi
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Confession Time!
Y'all being in college without my sister has been super hard. But, despite the hardship I have been allowed the great opportunity to know God as the BEST best friend ever. I finally understand what the Proverbs 18:24 means when it says that The Lord will stick closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 (NKJV) "A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother." Out of all the people in the world my sister knows me the BEST but even our great relationship pales in comparison to how well God knows me and how much He cares. I encourage you to embrace the hardships that may seem inconvenient at the time with the assurance that God knows what's best even when we cant see it yet. Here's a verse to a song that helps me through those tough times. Rev. Paul Jones "I Won't Complain" "Sometimes the clouds are low I can hardly see the road I ask a question, Lord Lord, why so much pain? But he knows what's best for me Although my weary eyes They can't see So I'll just say thank you Lord I won't complain" Thanks for reading lovelies! Peace & Blessings <3 Nándi ![]() Confession Time!!! I cannot stand not being in control. In fact I have lost many blessings and opportunities in my life because I was uncomfortable allowing God to lead. If I could list them all I would just to help another person to do the opposite thing! At the end of the day, it's scary aF trusting a God you can't see with problems that are very visible to your natural eye, but the times that I did I was taken care of greatly. Story Time! My first year at Lee I owed the school money and had to have it in ASAP. My mom called me the last day of the financial grace period and told me that the money was due but there was no finances to pay for it out of pocket. I prayed and we hung up the phone. As I left for class it felt as if a weight was lifted off me. I was no longer anxious or tired. I was determined. I did not try to fix or manipulate my circumstances I simply gave the issue back to God. Two amazing things happened that day 1.) I received a phone and found out that not only was my school bill paid for, but that I had extra funds that would be returned to me because it exceeded the amount that I owed. 2.) I gained a hope in God that only comes to people who have come to the end of their own resources, ability and strength. Isaiah 40:31 (NKJV) "But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint." I've seen what trusting God can do and I don't plan on turning back anytime soon! I encourage you to do the same too! Thanks for reading lovelies! Peace & Blessings <3 Nándi School hasn't even started yet lovelies and I am TIRED! but as I reflect on scripture I am comforted by this verse in particular.
Matthew 11:28 "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." That's when I realize how much of the joy of The Lord is my strength. But I can't bask in that strength when I am focused on my own problems. So today I am choosing to refocus my vision and mindset on the joy of The Lord. I encourage you to do the same! 1st Peter 5:7 "casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you." Thanks for reading lovelies! Peace & Blessings <3 Nándi ![]() Repeat after me lovelies, I may not know what's in store for me, but I know WHO is for me! Then follow it up with this scripture; Romans 8:28 (NKJV) "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." This was what I repeated to myself as I brought in the new year to calm my nerves as I reflected on a plethora of opportunities to take and decisions to make for 2018. It helped me, I hope it helps you too! Thanks for reading lovelies! Peace & Blessings <3 Nándi |
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