Why and where is answered by who and what

 Okay, I know you’re like huh? Well, let me explain. Many of us have questions about why we are in a particular place in our lives. Well, to better understand how to answer those questions, you first have to ask yourself the questions of who and what?

Meaning, who are the people in your life? The people you surround yourself with will have a major effect on your life and the direction you take. Those individuals will influence your thoughts as well as your beliefs. Remember, what you believe or desire, you will pursue. Whether or not the thing you are pursuing is true or even good for you. That brings me to my next questions: 

What do those relationships look like with the people in your life? Are they healthy? Are they influencing you to move toward fulfilling your purpose and becoming the best person you can be?

There are two types of people in our lives. There are those individuals who are helping you to get into your destiny, and also, those who will keep you from it. I thank God for my Apostle, Barbara Wentroble. She has a saying, “be around those who celebrate you, not those who tolerate you”.  Answering these questions of who is in your life and what those relationships look like in your life, will answer the why and the where you are in your life.

In fulfilling God's purpose, you have to be willing to make adjustments in your relationships. This decision will better position you to move in a direction toward the destiny God has purposed for you. If you are not sure how to do that, ask God to define your relationships. Unfortunately, with some people you may have to make those hard decisions and disconnect from those who are not celebrating you.

Nonetheless, you will be in a place of clarity. Knowing you are in the right place, at the right time, with the right people. In God's plan. There is no better place to be.  

Much Love
Nicole 

Perception is everything...

 

How you see things is key to having a successful life filled with purpose and destiny. Perception plays a huge role in how you navigate through people. Situations and circumstances may have an appearance of looking like one thing, yet, the intent or the purpose can mean something very different. For instance, this picture:

 

On Saturday, I saw this picture at the 99 cent store. Can you believe it?

 

Well, I had just finished a really good workout and was in a certain frame of mindset. Yet, I sent this picture out into social media and the perception of its meaning was taken very differently. Some perceived the post to mean I was sending a message of LOVE to them. Yet in fact, it is a message of Love. However, that was not my reason for posting it. That brings me to my next question:

 

How do you see LOVE?

 

If you are in a frame of mind to receive LOVE, then it makes perfect sense to see this message as something sent to you, others will see this same message as a LOVE message sent to someone else to encourage them.

 

However, when I bought this picture, I was saying, "I LOVE Nicole to the moon and back". 

 

In fulfilling a purpose producing life, you need to give yourself and others the freedom to be who they are without judgment. Just because someone see's things differently does not make it wrong, it only means they have a different perception of a situation.

 

I believe this is a better way in how to LOVE one another.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



I am a Rolls Royce

 

“Be in Love with every moment of your life” (Anonymous)

 



As plainly as I can put it, I know I am a Rolls Royce.

Yet, although I am of huge value, there are times I will get rained on

and dirty by being driven through ugly places in life. 

Yet, it does not change who I am, nor does it change my value.   

I am a Rolls Royce.

Whether you like me or not.

I am still a Rolls Royce.

The fact that you don't value me, does not change anything.

The reality of who I know I am, is all the reality that is necessary.

I am a Rolls Royce.



A Praying Woman

 

 

Not sure why, but for some reason, I strongly felt I needed to write about this subject...my experience of praying for the man I want. How many of you have ever done this?

 

Well, for starters, without really understanding how much of a difference this action of praying will really make. The one difference I notice, has happened within myself.

 

For a very long time, I have been doing a lot of expecting from an outward paradigm. Meaning, I was just looking for him to be what I want and all the things I am looking for in a man. And with good reason. There is a lot of mess out here that I do not want!!! Okay, but I digress.

 

I had a number of expectations and specifically, some things that I call (NWTDW) "Not willing to do without." Oh boy, I had a long list of things. Yet, however, the amazing transformation that has occurred, has happened within my thinking.

 

My thoughts have begun to shift from what he can do for me; to what I can do to be the best I could possibly be for him. Which leads me to my next question.

 

Are you praying to receive the desires of your heart?  And if so, what changes are you experiencing?

 

I know there is so much more to this subject, but that's it for now. "More will be revealed".

 

Much Love

 

 

"Believe God"

When all else fails, believe God

No matter where you’re going

Even if you’re hurting

In spite of set-backs and delays

Set your heart to finish

You will get there if you keep moving

Continue to move forward until you get there

Believe God

Let Go and Let God

Today I finally realized, I have been thinking far too much and way too hard.

Today is the day I gave it all to God, again.

Much Love,
Nicole

Be Encouraged

“So in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others. We have different gifts, according to the grace given to each of us. If your gift is prophesying, then prophesy in accordance with your faith; if it is serving, then serve; if it is teaching, then teach; if it is to encourage, then give encouragement; if it is giving, then give generously; if it is to lead, do it diligently; if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully.” (Romans 12:5-8)

The one gift I have always been intrigued by is the gift of encouragement. Although this is one of my grace gifts, yet, there are times when I need encouragement just to make it through the day. That is when I have to ask the question:

How does this gift work for me when I’m discouraged?

I have come to realize, the gifts within me are to be given away. That is why it’s called a gift. There is another scripture that comes to mind when I think about sharing a gift. Galatians 6:7 says “Be not deceived God is not mocked.  Whatsoever a man sows, he will reap.”

So, with that being said, I just wanted you to know. You are greatly loved of the Father. You are the apple of His eye.  Regardless of whatever you are going through, this too shall pass. You will succeed and accomplish your purpose.  You will fulfill your destiny, in the name of Jesus. Amen.

Nicole