We have now quickly come not only to the end of yet another month expeditiously pushing us closer the end of the year. We have also come to the verge of summers end as well. I hope you have found my Inspirational Love Notes for this month insightful, encouraging and in some way helpful in getting you through whatever situation God is working out in your life at this time.
As we wrap up the month of August here are a few final thoughts on my theme subject discussed all month, the 8th of the 12 spiritual power faculties, WILL. All month I have shared messages of inspiration, encouragement, understanding and insight on the difference between our personal will and the higher Will of God. Additionally, I have provided bible scriptures and a song selection that supports the main point of each daily message regarding the Will of God for our lives.
Therefore, in review of the overall point of all the messages I've shared on this months theme, remember as it is stated in Proverbs 19:21, that we may have many plans but it is God's Higher plan for our lives that will prevail. This is not to say do not make plans for your life. By all means we should continue to set goals and pursue our dreams and life aspirations passionately.
However, in doing so we must keep in mind that we are created by and put here by God for His higher calling not for our own personal agenda's. So as we make our plans and set our goals in life we must remember to leave room in our hearts and our plans for God's Higher plan to unfold.
We must also remember to ask God what is his Divine Will for our lives and surrender our personal will to the infinite wisdom and intelligence of the Divine Mind of God. We are reminded of this in Isaiah 55:8-9 where the Lord says, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts."
Therefore, if we have our coarse set to go in a particular direction in our lives only to find things not unfolding according to how we had planned because the Will of God has redirected our plans, thus taking our lives in a different direction than we had in mind, we must trust that God always has our best interest in mind and knows what's better for us than we could ever know how to think of or ask of him.
In this respect, we must come to understand that God has a a Higher purpose for why he allows us to go through certain things or allow particular situations in our lives to unfold or not unfold as we may have planned. So we must make our plans but do so with a spirit and heart of submission to the Higher plans and Will of God.
After all, Isaiah 14:21 also says, in regards to the Will of God, "The Lord Almighty has sworn, Surely, as I have planned, so it will be, and as I have purposed, so it will stand." Therefore, continue to make and pursue the plans according to your will for your life. Just remember that in the end it is God's Will for your life that shall prevail.
In closing, I leave you with a poem I wrote and recorded for my upcoming CD of poetry set to music entitled, "Hendrix Charm". Linked below is my first single from that CD called, "A Date With Destiny" featuring Hakim Abdul (a.k.a SoulR) on acoustic guitar and background vocals. Click the link below to check it out. Then ask and allow God, without resistance on your part, to lead you to your divine Date With Destiny that is the Will of God for your life.
As always, I love hearing from you. So by all means continue to send me your Love Notes...and I'll keep sending you mine.
Until next time...I behold the Spirit of Christ in you...and surround you in Love & Light!
A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011
Bible References: Holy Bible, New International Version, c 1984
Poem "A Date With Destiny" copyright 2003, revised and recorded to music copyright 2004, featuring Hakim Abdul (a.k.a. SoulR) on acoustic guitar and background vocals,
for the CD collection of poetry, "Hendrix Charm", also written and recorded by Anna "Ms. Poet" Hendricks.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Turn Your Lemons Into Lemonade
A few days ago I was making something that required fresh organic lemons as a main ingredient. So my boyfriend stopped by the store and picked some up for me. I only needed a few but instead he brought me a whole bag of them. So later that day I found myself standing in front of the refrigerator holding the door open while staring at that bag of lemons thinking, "why did he bring me a whole bag of lemons? I only needed a few now the rest of them are useless."
Shaking my head and laughing to myself I said, "God what am I suppose to do now with all these lemons?" Then I closed the door to the refrigerator and turned to the kitchen sink to wash some dishes when, still laughing to myself about the matter, I heard that "still small voice" of Spirit within say back to me..."use them to make lots of fresh squeezed lemonade."
At that point I began laughing hysterically out loud at the simplicity of such a clear yet profound epiphany. I say this because this revelation from Spirit was not just in reference to my quandary regarding the bag of lemons in my refrigerator. It was also a metaphor in response to a plea for help and guidance regarding a much bigger, more challenging situation, I was also facing at the time in my personal life that I had just prayed to God about earlier that morning as well during my daily prayer and mediation time.
So I laughed out loud in amazement at how awesome God is. In that same moment I realized the response I had just heard from Spirit, while standing at my kitchen sink trying to figure out what to with that silly bag of lemons, was also the answer for how to address the personal situation in my life I had prayed about as well.
You see, the moral of this story is that no matter what life throws at you there's always hope for turning the situation around in your favor. Sometimes we aim for a particular goal in life or pray for an immensely heartfelt desire to come to pass. Yet, what shows up in front of us instead is a situation that falls short of what we had envisioned and leaves us feeling like we've ended up with a bag of lemons. However, you can always turn your lemons...into lemonade.
Romans 8:28 in the New Living Translation says, "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." With this being the case, we can take any situation or circumstance that looks and feels like a bag of lemons and trust that despite outer appearances of the situation, God is in the mist of it all working it out in a way that will prove to be something very good for us. We can trust that in the final outcome no matter how bleak the situation currently appears, it will always end up working out in our best interest and highest favor.
So take heed to the wisdom from Spirit that came to me regarding my own personal situation and apply it in your life as well. Take that situation that looks and feels like a bag of lemons in your life and see God turning it into a sweet...refreshing...delicious...organic...hand squeezed by our Most High God...tall pitcher of lemonade.
Remember...no matter how long it takes to see the change you desire in the matter or how old you may be God is still well able. As long as there will always be a God in control of all things in the Universe...likewise there will always be hope for any situation in your life to be turn around for the better.
In closing, I leave you with this uplifting song of positive lyrics, energetic delivery and encouraging message that only the incomparable India Arie can convey in her own unique way through the gift of music. Click the link below to enjoy this inspirational message from her through the video for her song perfectly titled, "There's Hope", from her CD Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship.
As always, I love hearing from you. So by all means continue to send me your Love Notes...and I'll continue sending you mine.
Until next time...I behold the Spirit of Christ in you...and surround you in Love & Light!
A One Love Production
Copyright 2011
References: Holy Bible, Romans 8:28 New Living Translation Version c2007
Shaking my head and laughing to myself I said, "God what am I suppose to do now with all these lemons?" Then I closed the door to the refrigerator and turned to the kitchen sink to wash some dishes when, still laughing to myself about the matter, I heard that "still small voice" of Spirit within say back to me..."use them to make lots of fresh squeezed lemonade."
At that point I began laughing hysterically out loud at the simplicity of such a clear yet profound epiphany. I say this because this revelation from Spirit was not just in reference to my quandary regarding the bag of lemons in my refrigerator. It was also a metaphor in response to a plea for help and guidance regarding a much bigger, more challenging situation, I was also facing at the time in my personal life that I had just prayed to God about earlier that morning as well during my daily prayer and mediation time.
So I laughed out loud in amazement at how awesome God is. In that same moment I realized the response I had just heard from Spirit, while standing at my kitchen sink trying to figure out what to with that silly bag of lemons, was also the answer for how to address the personal situation in my life I had prayed about as well.
You see, the moral of this story is that no matter what life throws at you there's always hope for turning the situation around in your favor. Sometimes we aim for a particular goal in life or pray for an immensely heartfelt desire to come to pass. Yet, what shows up in front of us instead is a situation that falls short of what we had envisioned and leaves us feeling like we've ended up with a bag of lemons. However, you can always turn your lemons...into lemonade.
Romans 8:28 in the New Living Translation says, "And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them." With this being the case, we can take any situation or circumstance that looks and feels like a bag of lemons and trust that despite outer appearances of the situation, God is in the mist of it all working it out in a way that will prove to be something very good for us. We can trust that in the final outcome no matter how bleak the situation currently appears, it will always end up working out in our best interest and highest favor.
So take heed to the wisdom from Spirit that came to me regarding my own personal situation and apply it in your life as well. Take that situation that looks and feels like a bag of lemons in your life and see God turning it into a sweet...refreshing...delicious...organic...hand squeezed by our Most High God...tall pitcher of lemonade.
Remember...no matter how long it takes to see the change you desire in the matter or how old you may be God is still well able. As long as there will always be a God in control of all things in the Universe...likewise there will always be hope for any situation in your life to be turn around for the better.
In closing, I leave you with this uplifting song of positive lyrics, energetic delivery and encouraging message that only the incomparable India Arie can convey in her own unique way through the gift of music. Click the link below to enjoy this inspirational message from her through the video for her song perfectly titled, "There's Hope", from her CD Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship.
As always, I love hearing from you. So by all means continue to send me your Love Notes...and I'll continue sending you mine.
Until next time...I behold the Spirit of Christ in you...and surround you in Love & Light!
A One Love Production
Copyright 2011
References: Holy Bible, Romans 8:28 New Living Translation Version c2007
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Hear My Call : A Prayer for Healing...Help...and Guidance
I know I usually publish my daily Inspirational Love Note messages through my original works of poetry and articles. However, there is no poem or article I could write today that would more clearly convey my message of encouragement for you better than Jill Scott has already done through her phenomenal talent displayed in her song, "Hear My Call", from her recently released CD "Light of The Sun". So I've linked her new exceptionally well done video below to share with you as my Inspirational Love Note for you today.
I personally think Jill Scott is an extraordinary actor, poet, songstress and artist. Yet, when you witness for yourself the heart moving display of emotions and truth-filled lyrics in this video and song that she sings from the depths of her soul...I think you will agree with me that it's very hard to believe she is just "acting" here. This video is a display of REAL...RAW emotions. It is a very personal prayer calling to God from her heart that she has openly and courageously shared with her fans through her prolific lyrics...anointed gift of music and angelic voice.
So to anyone (myself included) who feels or have ever felt as she so eloquently expresses in this video and song, I encourage you today to do as both Jill has done in this song and I have done countless times...turn inward to God. Ask Him for help and guidance through whatever painful or challenging situation you're going through. Psalm 118:5 (New International Version) says, “In my anguish I cried out to the Lord, and he answered by setting me free.”
Click the link below to take in the healing power of today's message through this awesome song and video. Then go into the secret chambers of your own inner closet and say to God, "Father I humbly come to you for help and guidance in this situation I'm facing...Please..."Hear My Call".
As always in closing, I love hearing your feedback. So I invite you to continue sending me your Love Notes and I'll continue sending you mine.
Until next time, I behold the Spirit of Christ in you...and surround you in Love & Light!
A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011
Bible Reference: Psalm 118:5, Holy Bible , New International Version
I personally think Jill Scott is an extraordinary actor, poet, songstress and artist. Yet, when you witness for yourself the heart moving display of emotions and truth-filled lyrics in this video and song that she sings from the depths of her soul...I think you will agree with me that it's very hard to believe she is just "acting" here. This video is a display of REAL...RAW emotions. It is a very personal prayer calling to God from her heart that she has openly and courageously shared with her fans through her prolific lyrics...anointed gift of music and angelic voice.
So to anyone (myself included) who feels or have ever felt as she so eloquently expresses in this video and song, I encourage you today to do as both Jill has done in this song and I have done countless times...turn inward to God. Ask Him for help and guidance through whatever painful or challenging situation you're going through. Psalm 118:5 (New International Version) says, “In my anguish I cried out to the Lord, and he answered by setting me free.”
Click the link below to take in the healing power of today's message through this awesome song and video. Then go into the secret chambers of your own inner closet and say to God, "Father I humbly come to you for help and guidance in this situation I'm facing...Please..."Hear My Call".
As always in closing, I love hearing your feedback. So I invite you to continue sending me your Love Notes and I'll continue sending you mine.
Until next time, I behold the Spirit of Christ in you...and surround you in Love & Light!
A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011
Bible Reference: Psalm 118:5, Holy Bible , New International Version
Friday, August 26, 2011
On The Edge of A Breakthrough
What do you do when the journey
has been long, arduous and tough,
And you're way past the point
of feeling like you've had enough?
Ask God to renew your strength
but don't you dare give up...
It's just a sign that
you're on the edge of a breakthrough!
What do you do when seeds
you've been sowing
still show no major sign
of bearing fruit,
And the progress you have
achieved seems so minute?
Keep watering those seeds
and trust that beneath the ground
they're gowning...
Keep the faith cause you're
on the edge of a breakthrough!
What do you do when you've done
your very best to remain
humble & meek,
And now your spirit is still
willing but your flesh is getting weak,
When your thoughts of despair
are getting harder to control,
and your reaching an emotional peak?
Put on the whole armor of God
and hold your peace...your right there,
on the edge of your breakthrough!
What do you do when your situation
appears worst now than when
it began,
And your patience with the outcome
is culminating to a rapid end?
When your thoughts of throwing
in the towel and walking away
begin to challenge your will & grace to stay,
Surrender it all to the Will of God
and trust that everything will work
out more than okay...
Stand on Gods promise to be with you
in all things and without ceasing
continue to pray...
Keep pressing toward your goal
and don't look back
or fall astray...
Put your confidence in God
and know your miracle is on the way
...cause you're on the very
edge of a breakthrough!
They say it's always the darkest
before the dawn and even in
the eleventh hour a miraculous
act of God can rescue you,
So after you've done all you
humanly can then can't figure out
what next to do...
Be still and know that God is NEVER late
and His promises are true,
Hold on...
You're on the edge of a breakthrough!
has been long, arduous and tough,
And you're way past the point
of feeling like you've had enough?
Ask God to renew your strength
but don't you dare give up...
It's just a sign that
you're on the edge of a breakthrough!
What do you do when seeds
you've been sowing
still show no major sign
of bearing fruit,
And the progress you have
achieved seems so minute?
Keep watering those seeds
and trust that beneath the ground
they're gowning...
Keep the faith cause you're
on the edge of a breakthrough!
What do you do when you've done
your very best to remain
humble & meek,
And now your spirit is still
willing but your flesh is getting weak,
When your thoughts of despair
are getting harder to control,
and your reaching an emotional peak?
Put on the whole armor of God
and hold your peace...your right there,
on the edge of your breakthrough!
What do you do when your situation
appears worst now than when
it began,
And your patience with the outcome
is culminating to a rapid end?
When your thoughts of throwing
in the towel and walking away
begin to challenge your will & grace to stay,
Surrender it all to the Will of God
and trust that everything will work
out more than okay...
Stand on Gods promise to be with you
in all things and without ceasing
continue to pray...
Keep pressing toward your goal
and don't look back
or fall astray...
Put your confidence in God
and know your miracle is on the way
...cause you're on the very
edge of a breakthrough!
They say it's always the darkest
before the dawn and even in
the eleventh hour a miraculous
act of God can rescue you,
So after you've done all you
humanly can then can't figure out
what next to do...
Be still and know that God is NEVER late
and His promises are true,
Hold on...
You're on the edge of a breakthrough!
To further convey the message of my Inspirational Love Note for you today click the video link below and enjoy this inspirational classic by the gospel group, Sounds of Blackness, entitled, "Hold On (Change is Comin') " featuring the late great Roger Troutman.
As always in closing, I love hearing from you so by all means please continue to send me your Love Notes...and I'll continue sending you mine.
Until next time, I behold the Spirit of Christ in you...and surround you in Love & Light!
As always in closing, I love hearing from you so by all means please continue to send me your Love Notes...and I'll continue sending you mine.
Until next time, I behold the Spirit of Christ in you...and surround you in Love & Light!
A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011
Thursday, August 25, 2011
The Revelation: A Night Vision of Victory
Yesterday I felt worried and uncertain about tomorrow,
which has now become my today
Then last night through a vision God spoke to me,
and in that spiritual revelation this is what
He had to say:
"Take all those negative thoughts
causing you to worry,
and the lies to you they tell
Evict everyone of them from
your heart & mind,
sending them all straight back to hell
I AM the Most High God who loves you
and the promises I make are solid and true
So cease your worrying over
what may come tomorrow,
from that situation you've been going through
From the human perspective you may not understand
Yet, I AM your Lord & Savior in life...
So Be Still and trust in my master plan
Though everything appears to be coming against you,
I am actually bringing every bit of it together
for your best and highest good
And in the end I will have worked out
every detail of the matter...
far better than you ever could
I will pay you back double for all the years
you've sown in tears...
through all your heartache & pain
I will send victory from the sky like rain,
and pour out blessings of such great abundance
that your barns will not have room to contain
Just to prove to all who have witnessed
your long-suffering
that you belong to me, the Most High God,
and all you've endured has not been in vain
When the final outcome unfolds
I will keep my word to give you
the desires of your heart
I will restore the years the locust have eaten
and give every area of your life a fresh start
So rest assured and stand firm
on my word in Isaiah 46:13 that says,
"your victory is near and triumph
will not be delayed"
I will bring you out into a comfortable place
fulfilling every request you have prayed
The battle is now over...the war has been won
I AM the Lord your God
who has said this to your spirit...
As I have spoken these things
so shall they be done."
which has now become my today
Then last night through a vision God spoke to me,
and in that spiritual revelation this is what
He had to say:
"Take all those negative thoughts
causing you to worry,
and the lies to you they tell
Evict everyone of them from
your heart & mind,
sending them all straight back to hell
I AM the Most High God who loves you
and the promises I make are solid and true
So cease your worrying over
what may come tomorrow,
from that situation you've been going through
From the human perspective you may not understand
Yet, I AM your Lord & Savior in life...
So Be Still and trust in my master plan
Though everything appears to be coming against you,
I am actually bringing every bit of it together
for your best and highest good
And in the end I will have worked out
every detail of the matter...
far better than you ever could
I will pay you back double for all the years
you've sown in tears...
through all your heartache & pain
I will send victory from the sky like rain,
and pour out blessings of such great abundance
that your barns will not have room to contain
Just to prove to all who have witnessed
your long-suffering
that you belong to me, the Most High God,
and all you've endured has not been in vain
When the final outcome unfolds
I will keep my word to give you
the desires of your heart
I will restore the years the locust have eaten
and give every area of your life a fresh start
So rest assured and stand firm
on my word in Isaiah 46:13 that says,
"your victory is near and triumph
will not be delayed"
I will bring you out into a comfortable place
fulfilling every request you have prayed
The battle is now over...the war has been won
I AM the Lord your God
who has said this to your spirit...
As I have spoken these things
so shall they be done."
As part of your Inspirational Love Note message for today, please continue to be inspired by the song I've also attached below entitled, "Victory", by Yolanda Adams.
As always, I love hearing from you. So please continue to send me your Love Notes...and I'll keep sending you mine.
Until next time...I behold the Spirit of Christ in you...and surround you in Love & Light!
As always, I love hearing from you. So please continue to send me your Love Notes...and I'll keep sending you mine.
Until next time...I behold the Spirit of Christ in you...and surround you in Love & Light!
A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011
Bible Reference: Isaiah 46:13, Today's English Version, The Good News Bible
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011
Bible Reference: Isaiah 46:13, Today's English Version, The Good News Bible
Monday, August 22, 2011
The Door to Your Divine Destiny is Open...Are you willing to walk through it?
The door to your divine destiny is already open. The question is...are you willing to step out on faith and walk through it? Are you willing to go after your dreams with tenacity and sheer determination until they become your reality?
Are you willing to see the grand opportunities the changes in our countries economy presents? Are you further willing to maximize on those opportunities by taking that brilliant idea God gave you years ago off your "mental shelf" and execute it now, thus creating work for yourself and others rather than looking for work?
Are you willing to follow your passions with fierceness and fortitude until you discover for yourself where they might lead you? Are you willing to let go of your fears and apprehensions from your past and live with enthusiasm about tomorrow...fully present in today?
Continuing with the theme for this month on the spiritual faculty Will, we realize from the scriptures noted in my previous Inspirational Love Notes this month on the subject, that God's Will for us has been made plain and clear. We know now from those scriptures that God's Will for us is to, "have life and to have it more abundantly." We understand also from scripture that God's Will for us is to have joy that is complete in Him through Christ Jesus.
We also know through the scriptures that God has promised to give us the desires of our hearts if we only keep him first in our lives, loving, trusting & seeking him with all our hearts. Lastly, we know from Jesus in Luke 12:32 that..." it is the Father's good pleasure..." to give us the kingdom.
Therefore again I say, God's Will for us through scripture has been made crystal clear. He has already done His part by orchestrating the "Divine Design" for our lives from the moment of our conception in our mother's womb. To demonstrate His deep love for us even further He has already laid before us the perfect path of least resistance to the "good life" he has prepared and promised is ours to behold.
The door to your divine destiny is open. So the real question here is not in regards to God's Will. Rather, the question is are you willing to align your will with God's Will for you? Are you willing to step out on faith no matter how many times you've tried to achieve your dreams in the past and was met with the appearance of failure and disappointment. Are you willing to try again only this time having an "I will NOT be put off or denied that which is my Divine Right inheritance as a child of the Most High God" attitude.
Before I go, I'd like to share with you an excerpt from a monthly publication by my church home, Hillside International Chapel & Truth Center, Inc., called the Daily Thoughts From The Hill, written by Rev. Angela Harrington-Rice. In her message for last Wednesday, August 17th, entitled "I Walk Through The Open Door", she wrote:
"Sometimes the opportunity we desire is just beyond the open door. When we make the decision that we have had enough of what has been and no longer fear the "what if's," we will see the open door and walk through it."
She goes on to say, "...We sometimes fear the realm of the unknown and would rather stay in the realm of what we know. However, when we totally trust the Holy Spirit, we know that God is forever with us and will never leave us. And if we walk through the door to the other side, we will experience the table that God has prepared for us that meets our every need."
So what are you waiting for...perfect conditions in your situation? If that's your excuse then you're waiting is in vain because life is messy and the conditions of your situation will never be more perfect than they are right now. Yesterday is for letting go...tomorrow is but a dream...but today...Ahhhh...Today is for living.
So go on...step out on faith and walk through that open door to that new career in the field of interest you've always dreamed of working. Take that leap of faith through the door to that new relationship and give love another try.
Follow your passion through every door it leads you knowing God is with you every step of the way. Conquer your fears. Walk through that open door of opportunity set before you right now and don't look back even for a milla-second. Your divine destiny awaits you...so go get it!
As always, I love hearing your feedback. So by all means continue sending me your Love Notes...and I'll continue sending you mine.
Until next time...I behold the Spirit of Christ in you...and surround you in Love & Light!
A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011
References: Bible scripture from Luke 12:32, King James Version online @ www.biblegateway.com.
Hillside International Chapel & Truth Center, Inc., monthly publication for August 2011, excerpt used from August 17, 2011 inspirational message, "I Walk Through The Open Door", written by Rev. Angela Harrington-Rice, see also full version online @ www.hillsidechapel.org.
Are you willing to see the grand opportunities the changes in our countries economy presents? Are you further willing to maximize on those opportunities by taking that brilliant idea God gave you years ago off your "mental shelf" and execute it now, thus creating work for yourself and others rather than looking for work?
Are you willing to follow your passions with fierceness and fortitude until you discover for yourself where they might lead you? Are you willing to let go of your fears and apprehensions from your past and live with enthusiasm about tomorrow...fully present in today?
Continuing with the theme for this month on the spiritual faculty Will, we realize from the scriptures noted in my previous Inspirational Love Notes this month on the subject, that God's Will for us has been made plain and clear. We know now from those scriptures that God's Will for us is to, "have life and to have it more abundantly." We understand also from scripture that God's Will for us is to have joy that is complete in Him through Christ Jesus.
We also know through the scriptures that God has promised to give us the desires of our hearts if we only keep him first in our lives, loving, trusting & seeking him with all our hearts. Lastly, we know from Jesus in Luke 12:32 that..." it is the Father's good pleasure..." to give us the kingdom.
Therefore again I say, God's Will for us through scripture has been made crystal clear. He has already done His part by orchestrating the "Divine Design" for our lives from the moment of our conception in our mother's womb. To demonstrate His deep love for us even further He has already laid before us the perfect path of least resistance to the "good life" he has prepared and promised is ours to behold.
The door to your divine destiny is open. So the real question here is not in regards to God's Will. Rather, the question is are you willing to align your will with God's Will for you? Are you willing to step out on faith no matter how many times you've tried to achieve your dreams in the past and was met with the appearance of failure and disappointment. Are you willing to try again only this time having an "I will NOT be put off or denied that which is my Divine Right inheritance as a child of the Most High God" attitude.
Before I go, I'd like to share with you an excerpt from a monthly publication by my church home, Hillside International Chapel & Truth Center, Inc., called the Daily Thoughts From The Hill, written by Rev. Angela Harrington-Rice. In her message for last Wednesday, August 17th, entitled "I Walk Through The Open Door", she wrote:
"Sometimes the opportunity we desire is just beyond the open door. When we make the decision that we have had enough of what has been and no longer fear the "what if's," we will see the open door and walk through it."
She goes on to say, "...We sometimes fear the realm of the unknown and would rather stay in the realm of what we know. However, when we totally trust the Holy Spirit, we know that God is forever with us and will never leave us. And if we walk through the door to the other side, we will experience the table that God has prepared for us that meets our every need."
So what are you waiting for...perfect conditions in your situation? If that's your excuse then you're waiting is in vain because life is messy and the conditions of your situation will never be more perfect than they are right now. Yesterday is for letting go...tomorrow is but a dream...but today...Ahhhh...Today is for living.
So go on...step out on faith and walk through that open door to that new career in the field of interest you've always dreamed of working. Take that leap of faith through the door to that new relationship and give love another try.
Follow your passion through every door it leads you knowing God is with you every step of the way. Conquer your fears. Walk through that open door of opportunity set before you right now and don't look back even for a milla-second. Your divine destiny awaits you...so go get it!
As always, I love hearing your feedback. So by all means continue sending me your Love Notes...and I'll continue sending you mine.
Until next time...I behold the Spirit of Christ in you...and surround you in Love & Light!
A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011
References: Bible scripture from Luke 12:32, King James Version online @ www.biblegateway.com.
Hillside International Chapel & Truth Center, Inc., monthly publication for August 2011, excerpt used from August 17, 2011 inspirational message, "I Walk Through The Open Door", written by Rev. Angela Harrington-Rice, see also full version online @ www.hillsidechapel.org.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Seek The Will of God...with Serenity
Continuing with this months theme on the 8th (of the 12) spiritual power faculties, Will and seeking the Will of God rather than forcing our personal will, three things came to my spirit while meditating on what to share with you as my Inspirational Love Notes message today. The first thing was the above subject title, "Seek The Will of God...with Serenity."
Yet, when I heard that still small voice within prompt me to write on the aforementioned subject topic, I asked God to reveal further insight and understanding to me on it from a Spiritual perspective. I asked God to help me more clearly understand what it really means to "Seek The Will God with Serenity" first so that I could more effectively convey this message to you.
Asking that question led me to do some research for you today. What I came up with first is that in order to fully understand the power in and purpose of the wise counsel of the statement, "Seek The Will of God with Serenity", we must first have a clear understanding of the word "Serenity".
According the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, the definition of Serenity is:
Wow...isn't that very powerful? Some how I get the feeling I speak more than just for myself when I say...I NEVER thought of it that way.
The second thing I was led in spirit to share with you as part of today's Inspirational Love Notes message is the ever popular Serenity Prayer. While I, like many of us, can recite it by heart I was compelled by Spirit to research that as well.
The more popular and familiar version of it as the official adopted prayer of Alcoholics Anonymous is:
However, in my obedience to Spirit to conduct some research on it, I discovered that the above version we have become so familiar with is actually NOT the original version or extent of this ever popular prayer/poem.
So as a result of my research findings I share with you below the original version of the Serenity Prayer and author in it's entirety. As you read it, see how this complete version of it adds more depth to the message of it and more effective helps to convey today's Inspirational Love Notes message as well.
The Full Original Copy of the Serenity Prayer
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011
Reference: Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary-2011 version, Serenity Prayer, The Voice for Love website, www.thevoiceforlove.com/serenity-prayer
Yet, when I heard that still small voice within prompt me to write on the aforementioned subject topic, I asked God to reveal further insight and understanding to me on it from a Spiritual perspective. I asked God to help me more clearly understand what it really means to "Seek The Will God with Serenity" first so that I could more effectively convey this message to you.
Asking that question led me to do some research for you today. What I came up with first is that in order to fully understand the power in and purpose of the wise counsel of the statement, "Seek The Will of God with Serenity", we must first have a clear understanding of the word "Serenity".
According the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, the definition of Serenity is:
:the quality or state of being serene
So I looked up the word Serene as well from the same source and found the following definition:
:clear and free of storms or unpleasant change
Also, following that definition were a list of synonyms that were associated with the word Serenity. Here are a few of them: calmness, peacefulness, quietness, restfulness, stillness, etc.
So with this greater insight we come to understand that by definition the statement and title of this Inspirational Love Notes message, "Seeking The Will of God...with Serenity in essence actually means, To Seek the Will of God with calmness, peacefulness, quietness, restfulness and stillness...expecting to be made clear and free of storms or unpleasant change.Wow...isn't that very powerful? Some how I get the feeling I speak more than just for myself when I say...I NEVER thought of it that way.
The second thing I was led in spirit to share with you as part of today's Inspirational Love Notes message is the ever popular Serenity Prayer. While I, like many of us, can recite it by heart I was compelled by Spirit to research that as well.
The more popular and familiar version of it as the official adopted prayer of Alcoholics Anonymous is:
"God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and the wisdom to know the difference."
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and the wisdom to know the difference."
However, in my obedience to Spirit to conduct some research on it, I discovered that the above version we have become so familiar with is actually NOT the original version or extent of this ever popular prayer/poem.
So as a result of my research findings I share with you below the original version of the Serenity Prayer and author in it's entirety. As you read it, see how this complete version of it adds more depth to the message of it and more effective helps to convey today's Inspirational Love Notes message as well.
The Full Original Copy of the Serenity Prayer
by Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)
God, give us grace to accept with serenity
the things that cannot be changed,
Courage to change the things
which should be changed,
and the Wisdom to distinguish
the one from the other.
Living one day at a time,
Enjoying one moment at a time,
Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,
Taking, as Jesus did,
This sinful world as it is,
Not as I would have it,
Trusting that You will make all things right,
If I surrender to Your will,
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,
And supremely happy with You forever in the next.
Amen.
The third and final thing I was led in Spirit to share with you as part of today's message to bring it all full circle is this spirit moving, soul stirring, peace giving church hymn linked below. It is so very eloquently performed by Kelly Price and entitled, "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow".
In closing, as you continue to work to overcome, over-stand and wait on your blessings & victory in the situation that are long over-due, remember to "Seek The Will of God...with Serenity" knowing that while we may not know what tomorrow holds...we know who holds tomorrow.
As always, I love hearing your feedback and comments. So by all means continue to send me your Love Notes...and I'll continue sending you mine.Until next time...I behold the Divinity of Christ in you...and surround you in Love & Light.
A One Love ProductionBy Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011
Reference: Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary-2011 version, Serenity Prayer, The Voice for Love website, www.thevoiceforlove.com/serenity-prayer
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