GodMoment ... be a blessing

I find so many amazing things on the Oprah website ...  one in particular is the master class series which is a few short video links (30 seconds each)  that uplift and encourage ... they help me reconnect with my soul purpose and God ... they remind me that my roots are firmly planted in a solid foundation ...


Below is an exert from an Oprah master class called  'be a blessing to someone'

 

 

What you put out into the world—for better or for worse—can have a lasting effect on other people. If following your passion also serves to benefit others, that extra dimension magnifies the joy and energy churned by your efforts. It makes you want to do more. For masters and for each of us, the cycle of doing good/feeling good is invigorating, even intoxicating. It sees us through times of self-doubt.

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... a woman of God ...

Hey everyone ...

Here is what woman after God's heart can look like ... from Proverbs 31

If you would like to print this word collage just go to my printable PDF page ... you will find the link at the top of the blog.

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... celebrating the new self ...

" I have been crucified with Christ: and I myself no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the real life I now have within this body is a result of my trusting in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me."

Galatians 2 : 20

What a weekend ... a big reminder to celebrate all that is possible ... Christ's gift is not about earning His love but just accepting it ... it is time to celebrate all that this gift and life is about ... saying YES to what is in your future and keeping a close daily faith ...

Remember that you are loved ... stop believing what the world tells you, that you don't measure up ... start to believe what God says about you ... that you are powerfully and wonderfully made and anything is possible with God ... 



Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... Happy Easter ...

... He is risen ... Happy Easter everyone ...

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... Good Friday bells ...

Welcome to Friday GodMoments.  A day to reflect and share how God is moving in our lives.

There is something soul searching about hearing the church bells ringing out on Good Friday.  They declare a deed done and a new covenant coming.  A strange mix of feelings ... sadness mixed with joy.

"When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."

John 19 : 30

... oh to be a spectator on that very day ... what would I have been thinking if I had just witnessed Jesus being crucified ... I have the biblical power of foresight with me today but back then in 0030AD, where would my heart be?

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... journalling through change ...

Hey Everyone ...

Writing in a Journal would have to be one of my top 5 habits for keeping calm.  I have filled up many over the years.

My unique style of note taking / list making and doodling is what I call journal-ling.

But whatever your style ... keeping a journal is a great way to process what is happening inside.
It has helped me to let go and move through many phases of life.  Some days you may feel to write a story and other days just jot down notes ... try it out!  Print of the journal page below and get started today!

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... letting go of the old self ...

“I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you;  I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.”  

Ezekiel 36:26

Letting go takes a lot of courage because it means change is coming.   Change is uncomfortable and it will involve learning a new way.  Change is saying goodbye to the past and forgiving what was.  Everyday we have the opportunity to be a better person.  Everyday God gives us the opportunity to step into learning what it means to have 'a heart of flesh'.

I encourage you to step into this "heart of flesh'.  A heart that feels and experiences life in a new way. A heart that is generous and compassionate.

Now think of someone who needs your love and encouragement and send them this link.

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... John Wooden inspires me ...

"Coach Wooden is a humble, private man who has selflessly given up his life to make other people’s lives better ... John Wooden gave us the necessary tools to overcome the adversity and obstacles that he knew from the beginning would always be in our way. He taught us to find a source of motivation to inspire us to ever higher levels of preparation and work."

Bill Walton (quoted)

As we come to the end of our fruit of the spirit series ... I thank John Wooden for being such  an inspiring legend and leading the way in what it means to use your whole self to serve. 

He lives this verse everyday.
 

" the fruit of the spirit is Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control."

Galatians 5 : 22 -  23

 Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... pass it on ...

Hey everyone,

It is my most heartfelt desire that we share and connect with others.

I believe we are all interconnected ... what happens to one affects the other ...

Please share the Love that is in you, by letting the people in your life know that they are valued and important.

PASS ON THE LOVE ... DON'T JUST KEEP IT TO YOURSELF.

 Be blessed and be a blessing

 Teena

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... grow in the Fruit of the Spirit ...

" the fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control ... since we live by the spirit, let us keep in step with the spirit." 

Galatians 5 : 22 - 25

So as we come to the end of the Fruit of the Spirit series ... I pray that you have been encouraged and inspired to pass in God's abundant Love.

... nothing can separate us from the love of God ... we are not alone in our journey ... He has given us the Holy Spirit as our constant companion ... May your heart be filled to overflowing with his Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness and Self-control.

Trust in the Lord to mold you and make you more like Him.

Copy and send yourself the link below as a reminder to put your God Love into action.

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

... Brene Brown unravels connection ...

Welcome to Friday GodMoments.  A day to reflect and share how God is moving in our lives.

Found this amazing talk on TED about the importance of connection.  I really do believe the old saying 'it takes a village to raise a child' and then to translate this into our adult lives ... 'it takes support and encouragement to help sustain growth and development for our entire life'. 

Life has good and bad days but God uses every one of us and everyone of those days, to make an impact in someones life.

I hope the below video of Brene Brown talking at the TED conference is helpful ...

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

... core strength ...

Hey everyone ...

... invest in your future ... develop your core strength just like a ballerina ... it takes training to build muscle strength and mental focus ... to get the results you need to put in the time ...

... it takes this same dedication to maintain a strong relationship with God  ... the rewards are beyond great ... and the results will be a life walking closer with Him ... make a plan ... spend time hanging with God ... read His word ... make the choice to put him first ...

... I have this image of walking so close close to God that I can hear Him breathing ... my prayer is that you may also experience this everyday ... 

What are some of the images of God that put a smile on your face? Let me know?

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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... Self-control ...

" For this reason, make every effort to add to your  ... knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; " 

2 Peter 1 : 5 - 6

When do I feel most in control of myself?

Life is a juggling act ... trying to keep all the balls in motion ... trying not to drop any ...

But maybe this is where it has all gone wrong because it is not all about me juggling.  The God focus has been forgotten.

I feel the most in control of myself when my relationship with God is on track.  When I am reading God's word, spending time with God in prayer and when I am listening to His leading.

Maybe the knowledge that is spoken of in the verse above is knowledge of God ... Personal knowledge of the Holy Spirit living in us ... Hanging out with God can transform and build up ... 

Think of someone who needs your love and encouragement ... copy and send them the link below ... 

You have just passed on God's strength ... It's as easy as that ... DONE!

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

... gentle GodMoments with Catherine Booth ...

Welcome to Friday GodMoments.  A day to reflect and share how God is moving in our lives.

Another inspirational woman ... Catherine Booth of the Salvation Army was known to be a timid, gentle woman of God.  She even had to gather courage, to speak to the Sunday school class.  During her life she became known as 'the mother of the Army' ... speaking up at equal rights for women to speak at Church ... she began preaching herself and her ministry blossomed ...

Such a gentle soul had the courage and conviction to stand up and speak for her God.

A life well lived and an example of Godly character.  The influence she had in a movement that changed our world ... giving to our community and a helping hand to all. The Salvation Army ...

Play your part in creating a history ... leave this day having helped another.

Be blessed and be a blessing

Teena

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