Confession Time:
I believed that Jesus' healing power was limited. I had heard for a long time that Jesus can restore the hurting and pain filled heart of mine, but I honestly did not believe that. From my daddy issues to the various slip ups I had when it came to keeping myself physically pure for my future husband I truly thought I was well beyond repair. Then BOOM! I was attending a daily Bible study with my soul sister and God reminded me of the curses placed on Adam, Eve and the serpent. (I know, weird, but just follow me) Genesis 3:14-15 (NKJV) "So the Lord God said to the serpent:“Because you have done this, You are cursed more than all cattle, And more than every beast of the field; On your belly you shall go, And you shall eat dust All the days of your life. And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel.”" In the account of the Crucifixion Jesus' body was not broken like they normally would do but pierced (bruised). John 19:31-34 (NKJV) "Therefore, because it was the Preparation Day, that the bodies should not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken, and that they might be taken away. Then the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first and of the other who was crucified with Him. But when they came to Jesus and saw that He was already dead, they did not break His legs. But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out." We (humans) were the reason why Jesus was bruised. However, He was not broken, which means I am not broken but bruised and able to heal as if the trauma I had been through never even occurred. I mean if Jesus couldn't fix me and make me totally new like the scriptures claimed then there was not a reason for Him to die. But He did, which means that He is capable and able over everyone else to heal what ails me as well as what ails you too. Thanks for reading lovelies! Peace & Blessings, <3 Nándi
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Confession Time
I still believed that I was defeated and broken even after I got saved. It has taken me years to realize the truth of the Gospel and apply it to my life daily. Yet, something more was missing. I took time away from blogging because I needed to heal. A pastor I heard once said that you cant help someone else heal if you see yourself as a victim still. So I challenged myself, looked in the mirror and asked myself who I thought I was and why I felt that way. What did I see vs. what did God say... During a weekly Bible study I realized my identity... soon after I also realized that the one common theme that is repeated over and over again in the Bible is that all of God's people are tied together by one thing... VICTORY. So lovelies, I pray that if you didn't know it yet, like I didn't know way back when, that now you know that Victory is directly attached to your life and identity via God's Plan. Matthew 28:1-6 (NKJV) "Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat on it. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. 4 And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men. 5 But the angel answered and said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. 6 He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay." Thanks for reading lovelies! Peace & Blessings, <3 Nándi WOWOWOWOWOWOW!
A Cándid Christian is a year and nine days old today!!!!! (her birthday was also on National Genuine Day 10/10). This had to be the most challenging and exciting years ever for me. I graduated, I moved to a new state and started a graduate degree program. I laughed, cried and ate a lot of amazing food. I have been living a dream that I had no idea I was capable of actualizing. This blog has given me so much perspective and I am constantly reminded to be authentic in my walk with Christ and hope that my authenticity is seen throughout each of my posts. I appreciate each an every view, share and comment! and as always... Thanks for reading lovelies! Peace & Blessings, <3 Nándi Confession Time:
I didn't trust Jesus. I had a difficult time allowing an open a honest relationship with Jesus because I refused to be hurt again. But what I know now is where there is love, there is risk. So I did. I pushed past the thoughts of condemnation and judgement and I poured my heart out to God. The next day I woke up and I could physically feel the heavy load of worry and fear that I had been carrying lifted from my shoulders. I can't explain it and I won't even try. But here's a scripture that might explain why, Matthew 11:28 (NKJV) "Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Thanks for reading lovelies! Peace & Blessings, <3 Nándi Confession Time
I allowed another person to define my worth/value Now this one person had a hold on me and I don’t know why but it was like I would know I deserve better, but still allow those negative vibes in and near my life. It wasn’t until laying in my bed I realized that I didn’t like the way I was treated in the friendship and instead of allowing it to continue I took action and being to separate myself from that person. Lovelies, always remember that you set the standard of how you want to be treated. Don’t settle for anything less than you deserve princess! Hello lovelies!!!!!
It has been a little over a month and I have been on a bit of a hiatus for multiple reasons. But I'm back and feeling a bit like a change was needed so here we are! I have created an Instagram page exclusively for A Candid Christian family & friends <3! I am excited to share this new component with the blog and the extra videos and words of encouragement in a different way! Blog Update: Regularly scheduled blog posts will resume in one week! Thank you all for time and your patience with me! Thanks for reading lovelies! Peace & Blessings, <3 Nándi Confession Time: Post Grad life had your girl shook. I am the first generation college graduate and baby I got by on prayer and grace. There were times that I thought I couldn't do it, but I am so grateful for my support system constantly pushing me forward when I wanted to turn back. Anyway, as I sat down and listened to Cardi B's song "Best Life" and I burst out in tears. I was thinking of how God brought me and how much more He has in store for me. No matter how bad the past was it does not have to determine your future and where God wants to take you. So lovelies, dream bigger and reach higher than you have in the past. & most importantly, DON'T look back! Isaiah 43:18-19 (NKJV) "“Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert." Thanks for reading lovelies! Peace & Blessing, <3 Nándi Confession Time! I almost broke one of the two greatest commandments. As I was working a pre-closing shift at my job I was overwhelemd with lethargy. I had no motivation and was extremely tired. So as I was handling my pre-closing duties which it to filll up salad dressing containers for the openers and morning staff I said that I would not do all the dressings because the moring staff could handle it. #PLOTTWIST I would be the morning staff but I just didn't know it yet. back to the story: I proceed to do the salad dressings that I wanted to do and as I was starting to clear my area but I knew that even though I was tired I would want to have had the dressings prepared for me should I work an opening shift because we do have a busy work day and salad dressings are a hot commodity (people usually ALWAYS ask for extra and we run out quick). SO I filled up all the rest of the dressings and made sure that the opening staff had a little extra for the popular salads so that there would be one less thing to worry about for the morning. After I got off work that evening I received a text from a co-worker asking me to cover a shift for her that next morning and I took it because extra money is never a bad thing. When I arrived the morning after I recalled this scripture below: Matthew 7:12 (NKJV) "Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets." (this scripture alludes to the second greatest commandment) So lovelies, since I choose to obey the two greatest commandments by treating my neighbor as myself/ doing unto others what I would want done to me, I had sewed good seed and reaped the benefits in the morning. Matthew 22:36-40 (NKJV) "“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?”Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.'" Thanks for reading lovelies! Peace & Blessings <3 Nándi Hey lovelies! I've been MIA but it's all out of self care. Self care has become of major importance to me since I graduated this past May. #ClassOf2018 #FirstGenerationGrad So instead of hitting you all with a lengthy blog post, I thought I'd keep it short and sweet. Here are a three of my top self care tips that I have been using. 1.) God first! You are no good to anyone if you haven't taken any care of yourself. The most important part of life to me is your spiritual life. After all everything in this life will one day pass away so if I'm feeling run down or tired 😴 I will readjust my time and life to focus on my pursuit of God. “Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in health, just as your soul prospers.” III John 1:2 NKJV 2.) Schedule regular "Me" time. I literally lock myself in my room sometimes and enjoy being in my own space even if I go nowhere just 30 minutes to an hour of me time gives me a much needed rejuvenation for productivity & positive living. 3.) Sleep IS a priority. It is totally okay to skip out on plans or schedule outings early if your sleep schedule is affected by staying out too late. As I am adjusting to a new time in my life these things have helped me bounce back from college all nighter's and lacks schedule into my big girl duties before grad school. Thanks for reading lovelies! Peace & Blessings <3 Nándi Confession Time!
I was trying to rely on my own strength to get by in life. News Flash! #itdidnt #itcouldnever #failedatit100% That is when God reminded me of Paul's words of wisdom in the Bible for the church in Corinth. 2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV) "And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." After that scripture I understood that God KNEW exactly what I would need and that He would took care of the areas that were weak. So lovelies it is with a cheerful heart and loving smile that I write to you today, to tell you that as long as you continue to do your part in submitting to God in your weaknesses, He WILL be your strength. Thanks for reading lovelies! Peace & Blessings, <3 Nándi |
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