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I think that at one time or another- we all become afraid of moving on. Everyone wants more out of life; everyone wants to move on to the next level; rather it's on a job or in a relationship- we live in a world that is constantly moving forward and no one wants to be left behind. However, when you began to think about it; we all find and have "comfort" spots. Comfort spots that become part of a daily routine and no one wants to do anything that is uncomfortable. It's like we want to take risks- but only if the outcome is a guaranteed success. Taking on a new job, getting married, obtaining a Masters degree, etc are all exciting things- but deep down, you always "wonder" rather or not this is the right choice. So how do you determine rather or not you made the right choice?

You determine rather or not you have made the right choice by following and trusting God's word. Proverbs 3:5-6 says: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he will direct your path. So my advise to you all would be to follow Proverbs 3:4-5 and allow the Lord to direct you. He will never steer you wrong...

LoVe

Ok, so I know it's been awhile since I have posted. I have had quite a few situations occur; and I needed a mental break. I am back now and ready to conquer the world! LoL. I titled this post- LoVe. Love is merely a four letter word; yet it possesses so much more to everyone in different ways. I'm not going to get into the different types of love; Eros, Philos, and Agape- however, I will mention that over the past 25 years that I have been alive- I know I have experienced these three types of love in one way or another....we all have.

Love by definition is: a strong positive emotion of regard and affection. Key word here is emotion. We are all emotional human beings, whether we like it or not. We react to different situations, differently, yet we still all react with emotion. Lately I have been recognizing the different types of emotions that I have in regards to certain situations. Right now, my grandfather is fighting for his life. I have experienced first hand- once again- having someone look fine one minute and literally a few hours later, they are in a hospital fighting to live. I feel emotionally drained, yet every day I go see him, tears begin to flow. I am crying not for myself, but for him. Who would have thought that this would happen? My LoVe for him outweighs the pain or angry feelings that I have inside of me. Am I angry at God? Of course not! I'm angry at the situation. But then I am reminded that I cannot become an over-comer unless I over come, trouble...

During the past week in a half, my boyfriend has been very very very supportive. Just the extra tight hugs or the "it's going to be ok" has helped me gain more strength. I don't think he understands how much I have depended on him- without showing him that I am- this week. He is truly the epitome of what LoVe is all about. I don't tell him as often as I probably should; that he has opened my eyes and heart back to up to LoVe. I am no longer afraid of being hurt. I know that for every hurt I experience, comes another strength that I will gain.

Today- I encourage you all to give LoVe a try. Yes, it's a scary thing- opening your heart up to something or someone and not knowing what will happen. However, if you go through life without taking chances- then you will never really live. I LoVe you all and pray that you all with step out on Faith giving God and LoVe another chance. Remember.......

God is LoVe! :o)

Stand Still

It's been a few weeks since my last post. A lot has been going on. I am making decisions and waiting for answers, etc etc concerning a lot of things. There are things within me that I am discovering. Things that I never knew existed. Some are good and some are not so good. I'm learning that with every not so good thing that is within me- there is room for me to improve. I'm learning now how to deal with disappointment in the "professional" realm. To know you qualify for something and yet because you don't have the right "look" you get jipped is a hard pill to swallow and I am finding myself having to "swallow" this daily. Am I ok? Sure am! I know that Gos has bigger and better things in-store for me. The hard part is standing still while he works his plan.

I encourage you all; no matter what you are going through- to just stand still and know that God has everything in control...