I received this today as a forwarded email, the originator of the 1st email says this is By T.. D. Jakes - I'm not sure how to verify that tid bit, but I can tell you it certainly sounds like something T.D. Jakes would say. I agree with every bit of it so decided to post it here in my blog so I can always find it. At times in my life I have been walked away from, and at times I have done the walking away. I believe you have to know how to move beyond being walked away from and you have to know when you should be the one walkin'. Anyway, I hope everyone enjoys this as much as I do:
"There are people who can walk away from you. And hear me when I tell you this! When people can walk away from you: let them walk. I don't want you to try to talk another person into staying with you, loving you, calling you, caring about you, coming to see you, staying attached to you. I mean hang up the phone. When people can walk away from you let them walk. Your destiny is never tied to anybody that left. The bible said that, "they came out from us that it might be made manifest that they were not for us. For had they been of us, no doubt they would have continued with us." [1 John 2:19]
People leave you because they are not joined to you. And if they are not joined to you, you can't make them stay. Let them go. And it doesn't mean that they are a bad person it just means that their part in the story is over. And you've got to know when people's part in your story is over so that you don't keep trying to raise the dead. You've got to know when it's dead. You've got to know when it's over.
Let me tell you something... I've got the gift of good-bye. It's the tenth spiritual gift, I believe in good-bye. It's not that I'm hateful, it's that I'm faithful, and I know whatever God means for me to have He'll give it to me. And if it takes too much sweat I don't need it. Stop begging people to stay. Let them go!!
If you are holding on to something that doesn't belong to you and was never intended for your life, then you need to......LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to past hurts and pains .......LET IT GO!!!
If someone can't treat you right, love you back, and see your worth......LET IT GO!!!
If someone has angered you........LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to some thoughts of evil and revenge..... LET IT GO!!!
If you are involved in a wrong relationship or addiction......LET IT GO!!!
If you are holding on to a job that no longer meets your needs or talents........LET IT GO!!!
If you have a bad attitude.... ...LET IT GO!!!
If you keep judging others to make yourself feel better......LET IT GO!!!
If you're stuck in the past and God is trying to take you to a new level in Him.........LET IT GO!!!
If you are struggling with the healing of a broken relationship. .....LET IT GO!!!
If you keep trying to help someone who won't even try to help themselves.. ....LET IT GO!!!
If you're feeling depressed and stressed ............LET IT GO!!!
If there is a particular situation that you are so used to handling yourself and God is saying 'take your hands off of it,' then you need to.......LET IT GO!!!"
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
What I Love About Kefir
And no friends, I am not speaking of Mr. Keifer Sutherland (although one mention of Jack Bauer and I'll admit it - it makes me wish I was abducted by terrorists just so he could come rescue me!).
What I'm talking about is Kefir - kinda like yogurt in that it's got a funny sounding name, tastes tart, has good bacteria in it and it's a cultured milk product. That's where the similarities end.
Kefir is wonderful! It's not as thick as yogurt - it's more liquidy, which I find makes it a better base for smoothies or topping for fresh fruit.
In addition to having the same good active bacteria as yogurt - Kefir has even more good and active bacterias: Lactobacillus Caucasus, Leuconostoc, Acetobacter and Streptococcus species.
Kefir also has "good for you" yeasts that counteract and destroy that "bad for you" candida yeast. So forget the old wisdom of eating yogurt when you take antibiotics - eat or drink Kefir instead - it'll really make a difference.
Kefir actually helps your digestive tract do it's job! Activia-smivia, you don't need their added pro-biotics - you just need Kefir.
My favorite Kefir is the plain orignal variety by Lifeway. Visit their website for more about the nutritional benefits of Kefir, learn about different varieties of Kefir and to find Kefir recipes: http://www.lifeway.net/Home.aspx
Melissa's Favorite Kefir Treat:
1 Bowl
1/2 - 1 Cup of raspberries, blackberries or strawberries (I use frozen and thaw them a bit)
1/2 - 1 Cup of Plain Kefir
2 Tbsp. of Honey or Agave Nectar
Place berries in your bowl, top with kefir, drizzle with honey or agave nectar - enjoy!
If using honey, I prefer raw honey, which is not in liquid form usually - solve this by a quick spin in the microwave.
What I'm talking about is Kefir - kinda like yogurt in that it's got a funny sounding name, tastes tart, has good bacteria in it and it's a cultured milk product. That's where the similarities end.
Kefir is wonderful! It's not as thick as yogurt - it's more liquidy, which I find makes it a better base for smoothies or topping for fresh fruit.
In addition to having the same good active bacteria as yogurt - Kefir has even more good and active bacterias: Lactobacillus Caucasus, Leuconostoc, Acetobacter and Streptococcus species.
Kefir also has "good for you" yeasts that counteract and destroy that "bad for you" candida yeast. So forget the old wisdom of eating yogurt when you take antibiotics - eat or drink Kefir instead - it'll really make a difference.
Kefir actually helps your digestive tract do it's job! Activia-smivia, you don't need their added pro-biotics - you just need Kefir.
My favorite Kefir is the plain orignal variety by Lifeway. Visit their website for more about the nutritional benefits of Kefir, learn about different varieties of Kefir and to find Kefir recipes: http://www.lifeway.net/Home.aspx
Melissa's Favorite Kefir Treat:
1 Bowl
1/2 - 1 Cup of raspberries, blackberries or strawberries (I use frozen and thaw them a bit)
1/2 - 1 Cup of Plain Kefir
2 Tbsp. of Honey or Agave Nectar
Place berries in your bowl, top with kefir, drizzle with honey or agave nectar - enjoy!
If using honey, I prefer raw honey, which is not in liquid form usually - solve this by a quick spin in the microwave.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Tomorrow's Another Day - and I Am Not Afraid
So recently my dear friend Donna and I were musing over why the fall seems to be the bearer of stormy weather in my life. Nothing life threatening usually - just really inconvenient, hard to deal with, hassle after hassle after hassle that I don't have the time (or the money) for. Last year it was the first kidney stone attack, black mold in one apartment, bed bugs in another and two moves inside of 5 weeks. This year it was the death of a Nissan Sentra - with no money anywhere in sight to replace it and then crappy homeschool Science curriculum - again with no money to replace it.
Last year when the storms hit - I was practically panic stricken (ok, not until the bed bugs started eating me alive!). But then God sent his people - my family, my church family and even loose aquaintences into my life with furniture, money, and a willingness to move me into my current house the day before Thanksgiving. It was a traumatic time, but a time that taught me to never doubt that God really will show up - my family really does love me - my friends truly can be counted on - and the Body of Christ moves into action with a speed and efficiency that is miraculous!
This year, while the car dying on the way home from work was an inconvenience, I didn't panic. I kinda knew in the back of my head that this was it for the car. But I felt really calm about it. I had no idea what I'd do for transportation - but the first thing I did (after calling my sweet neighbor for a ride home) was sit and pray. I was truly able to thank God for the knowledge that even though I didn't know what the immediate future held - He did and that He loves me and would provide for me one way or another. How wonderful to feel at peace during a situation that once upon a time would have caused me to become hysterical, depressed and angry. Not only did my neighbor come get me and bring me home, she and her husband loaned me their car for the weekend. Another friend showed up at church with a car for me to use until after the new year when I will hopefully be in a better position to replace my dead car.
Then over the past few weeks I've realized that I can't stand the Science Curriculum I'd purchased for Rebecca this year. I knew of another one that I'd reviewed and really liked, and who several other women whom I trust use with their homeschooled middle-schoolers. It's $100 just to get started with it brand new. I posted a message on a Christian homeschooling support web group asking if anyone had a used copy they'd sell me at a discount. A woman I've never even met just GAVE me hers to use! Another problem SOLVED. Plus, I met the nice woman when I went to pick up the curriculum and now I have a new friend!
Life throws us curve balls. For some odd reason my curve balls do seem to come in the fall. But I'm not afraid of them so much anymore - I'm not at bat alone. I am so thankful for a God that always has my back!
I love this song - it's been an anthem of mine as a single parent a long time - and I think goes well with this blog (I also hope if you're reading this and dealing with a storm or two of your own it will encourage you a bit)...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWYRfsjBNQk
Last year when the storms hit - I was practically panic stricken (ok, not until the bed bugs started eating me alive!). But then God sent his people - my family, my church family and even loose aquaintences into my life with furniture, money, and a willingness to move me into my current house the day before Thanksgiving. It was a traumatic time, but a time that taught me to never doubt that God really will show up - my family really does love me - my friends truly can be counted on - and the Body of Christ moves into action with a speed and efficiency that is miraculous!
This year, while the car dying on the way home from work was an inconvenience, I didn't panic. I kinda knew in the back of my head that this was it for the car. But I felt really calm about it. I had no idea what I'd do for transportation - but the first thing I did (after calling my sweet neighbor for a ride home) was sit and pray. I was truly able to thank God for the knowledge that even though I didn't know what the immediate future held - He did and that He loves me and would provide for me one way or another. How wonderful to feel at peace during a situation that once upon a time would have caused me to become hysterical, depressed and angry. Not only did my neighbor come get me and bring me home, she and her husband loaned me their car for the weekend. Another friend showed up at church with a car for me to use until after the new year when I will hopefully be in a better position to replace my dead car.
Then over the past few weeks I've realized that I can't stand the Science Curriculum I'd purchased for Rebecca this year. I knew of another one that I'd reviewed and really liked, and who several other women whom I trust use with their homeschooled middle-schoolers. It's $100 just to get started with it brand new. I posted a message on a Christian homeschooling support web group asking if anyone had a used copy they'd sell me at a discount. A woman I've never even met just GAVE me hers to use! Another problem SOLVED. Plus, I met the nice woman when I went to pick up the curriculum and now I have a new friend!
Life throws us curve balls. For some odd reason my curve balls do seem to come in the fall. But I'm not afraid of them so much anymore - I'm not at bat alone. I am so thankful for a God that always has my back!
I love this song - it's been an anthem of mine as a single parent a long time - and I think goes well with this blog (I also hope if you're reading this and dealing with a storm or two of your own it will encourage you a bit)...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWYRfsjBNQk
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