Showing posts with label Poetry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Poetry. Show all posts

Friday, January 16, 2015

Something To Tuck Under Your Pillow: Sweet Dreams



As moonlight in the sky,
now shines so bright....
I pray that you sleep 
well tonight....

However the day,
did unfold....
A new beginning,
tomorrow holds....

So leave your worries
and cares in God's hands....
And trust in the perfection
of His Master Plan....

Let nothing disturb the
peaceful calm of your soul....
Rest in God's love,
and He will make you whole....

As Angel's stand guard,
round your bed out of
physical sight....
May you have sweet dreams,
Sleep well....Good Night! 



A One Love Production
Sweet Dreams Poem
By Anna MsPoet Hendricks
©2015


Until next time....I surround you in Love & Light!

For more of my daily Inspirational Love Notes messages I invite you to Like my fan page at:
https://www.facebook.com/InspirationalLoveNotes.  Please also view more of my Inspirational Love Notes articles and poems in the archive section on this blog. 

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Love Lesson's101: You Can't Receive the Blessin's Until You First Learn the Lesson's



The wisdom of the message on the above attached image sounds like simple common sense at first glance. Yet the statistics showing the astounding number of broken homes and families torn apart due to the increasingly alarming number of break ups, sparations and divorces is evidence that says, far too many of us are missing the boat when it comes to really understanding that, "good relationships don't just happen". They obviously take more mental, spiritual, and emotional time, attentiveness and investment, than the impatient, "drive-thru", society we've become is clearly willing to make for the sake of saving love anymore.

It both seems to me and deeply saddens me that we now live in a age where maximum results are expected in love and life with minium effort invested. Likewise, it's become too easy to throw in the towel and walk way when life and especially love don't seem to be progressing at the warp speed our, "microwave mentality", society has now conditioned us to adopt the new accepted way of living and approaching life and unforuntately...Love.


So I used my poetic license to creatively share some insights I've come to learn and appreciate from lessons taught by my life experiences with love and relationships. Some of those insightful lessons came very easy for me to quickly see, understand and apply. Yet, there were a few that felt like I was an oyster irritated by the sand trapped in its shell. 

Still, as frustrating as it was while going through those love lessons being learned, the blessings that have come as a result having those challenging experiences are priceless.
You see, my experiences in love that felt like the aforementioned analogy of the oyster and the sand came to bless me not hurt me though they felt deeply painful at the time. 

What I now know on a level of profound understanding within my being is that the oysters reaction to the undesirable, unwelcomed irritation he endures from the trapped sand in his shell, is what ironically produces his valuble string of pearls. We metaphorically call those precious gems pearls of wisdom.  Hence the title for my Inspirational Love Note for today, Love Lessons 101: You Can't Receive the Blessin's Until You First Learn the Lesson's.  

If you have a good relationship and you know it, be willing to invest the time, patience, and effort it takes to not just maintain it but sustain it. While you're at it, don't forget to sprinkle it with lots mutual affection, which means expressing your love in words, actions AND deed. 

Listen with your ears NOT your ego and an open heart of compassion and understand. Always be kind and considerate to one another. Disagree without being disagreeable (there is a BIG difference). 

Focus more on your commonalities not your polarities. Be willing to be wrong sometimes. Also, be more concerned about how you make your partner feel than you are about being right. Remember you always have a choice to be right or be happy. So what good does proving that you're right if the end result is you being alone at night. 

Never take each other for granted. Always do little things together to help you remember what sparked your initial attraction that led to you falling in love in the beginning. Spontaneously leave each other hand written Love Notes on any given day of the week to keep the element of surprise alive and keep each other inspired by your mutual love.

Be attentive to each others needs and desires. Show your level of commitment by showing genuine interest in the dreams, passions and personal interest of each other in order to get to know each other better. Never stop having a genuine thirst to learn more about each other. 

No matter how long you've been together you can never know everything about a person and assuming you do is just another form of taking your partner for granted. Anything you really want to understand you must study and this truth applies to your personal relationships as well. So study your partner like a good book you enjoy reading and can't put down. 

Remember, just like anything in life you desire to succeed at, love is a full-time that requires the full-time effort of both people involved. So you must be willing to make your relationship a top priority and bring your A game even after the honeymoon phase is over. Which means, don't bring half-hearted effort to a full-time job. Think about it this way, when you prayed for someone special to enter you life you expected God to send his best. Therefore, be willing to always give your best to your relationship and your partner because they are the answer to your prayer and God's gift to you. Which brings me to my next point.

Never take any opportunity to love and be genuinely loved in return lightly. It is always a blessing from God that should be held closely and treated with an attitude of gratitude. This is wisdom it would especially behoove you to take heed to in the rare occasion you are doubly blessed to no only have an opportunity to love and be loved but to share this experience with someone who is a really good person that truly loves you, and accepts you as all your area's that still need work, wholly and completely.  

Lastly, remember this if nothing else you've read here today, a love that grows is a love that knows how to accept responsibility and take accountability for your part active participation in creative whatever the relationship has become. Therefore, pride has no place in a relationship where the mutual goal is to win the race.  Admit when you've made a mistake and remember that words have the power to heal or kill. 

So always choose your words carefully and speak to each other respectfully because the long-term damage caused by a temporary angry outburst is not worth the expensive price you later end up paying at the expense of the broken trust, emotional distance and break down in your bond your relationship will suffer. Keep in mind the wisdom of Proverbs 14:1, Homes are made by the wisdom of women, but are destroyed by foolishness. 

So instead of arguing and bickering all the time, a better alternative is to not take yourself, each other, or life so seriously. Spend lots of time having quiet pillow talk to increase you intimacy (which doesn't necessarily mean it has to lead to sex all every time). Laugh a lot with other and at each other. Never stop praying with each other and for each other daily. After all, a family that prays together really does have a better chance at staying together. 

And I save this one as my absolute final love lesson because I just can't emphasis it enough. A love and relationship that thrives, not just barely survives, is one that knows forgiveness is the key and actively practices forgiving one another constantly. 
So if you think you have a good thing standing before you and you still genuinely love each other despite all you've been through. Then never give up...never say die....never let go...never say goodbye. God is still well able because He's still the Most High. So keep you heart open...put your trust in God...and give love one more try. 

Until next time...I surround you in LOVE & light! So always keep your heart open and let your love light shine bright. 


A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2014
Reference: Holy Bible, Good News Translation, http://www.biblegateway.com/



Saturday, January 11, 2014

My Heart Filled with Peace...


Dear God,
As I rest in Your presence, my heart fills with peace.
Even though there may be turmoil around me,
 I turn to You 
and feel Your loving hand lifting me
 above all concern.

From my higher spiritual perspective, 
I know, truly know that nothing can disturb 
the peace of my soul.
Nothing can separate me from Your love,
for You and I are one,
now and forever.

In Your presence, dear God,
I am renewed.
I am enlightened.
I am comforted.

I no longer fear the unknown, but approach it
with the sure faith that through 
Your infinite wisdom,
I will be guided to my good.

Thank you God, for Your light
that shines continually on my life's path.
Thank You God, for guiding me,
for holding me close in Your love
that never ends.

I rest now in Your presence,
my heart filled with peace.


~Author Unknown



Until next time...I surround you in Love & light. So remember to keep you heart open
and your love light shining bright.

~Anna M. Hendricks


  

Friday, December 27, 2013

All That I Am: An Affirmative Poem of Self Evaluation...Realization...and Revelation

I Am...Amazing...Beautiful...Radiant...Divine.
I Am...Giving...Peaceful...Harmonious...
Just...Zenful...one of a kind.

I AM...Humble...Gifted...Incredibly Talented...
Whole and Complete.
I Am...Generous...Genuine......Gentle...Caring...Courageous....
And impossible to Defeat.


I AM...Fearless...Faithful...Reliable...Creative...Unique.
I Am...Healthy...Wealthy...Abundant...
And Successful in all that I seek. 
I Am...Inspirational....Humorous...Hopeful...
Spiritually Strong yet Meek.

I Am...Classy...Considerate...Clever...Confident...
Faithful and Kind.
I Am...Loyal...Loving...Compassionate...Understanding...
And I let my God-Light Shine.

I Am...Respectful...Honest...Committed...Trustworthy...
Romantic...Passionate and Poetically Sublime.
I Am...Resourceful and Resilient with Fortitude
that stands the test of time.

I Am...Fiercely Persistent and full of Determination...
Yet, Patient because I know that I am
worthy of all I dream of.

I Am...Joyful...Graceful...Grateful...
Faith-filled and Spirit-filled with Reverence for God
whom I put no one above.
I Am Extraordinary...I Am Phenomenal...
I Am Feminine Energy Personified...
I Am Love.



A One Love Production
By Anna "M. Hendricks
Original Copyright September 2013
Revised Copyright December 2013





Saturday, November 9, 2013

Affirmation of Spiritual Observation

I am the observer...
I am not that which I observe.
I am in the world yet not of it.
Though I experience the world,
I am not that which I experience.
 
I am the spirit that dwells within...
The conscious Being,
aware of all that is unfolding
outside of me and around me
that appeals to my senses of taste...
touch...hearing...sight...and smell.
 
Yet I do not have to respond or react
to all that appeals to my senses of taste...
touch...hearing..sight...and smell.
I can choose...to sit back and simply observe,
allowing nothing to disturb the peaceful calm
of my soul...
 
I am at peace...I am calm
And all is well.
 
 
 
A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
copyright 2013 

Monday, September 3, 2012

A Labor Day of Love: Barbeque...Baked Beans...and A Baby

This was a special Labor Day in my home because today was about more than just barbeque and baked beans. Today we celebrated the anniversary of my "Labor" Day of Love. On this day three months ago I "Labored" our beautiful baby girl Khaliah into the world. I can't believe she's  three months old already. She's growing so fast...so alert....full of personality and smart as a whip too. (LOL)

 A few days ago, I caught her putting her pacifier in her mouth by herself. She did it all by herself three straight times in a row. I'm so glad I was able to quickly grab our digital camera and video tape her the last time she did before she noticed I was watching her and stopped doing it. And when she looked up and saw me recording her she just looked straight into the camera unmoved and kept right on going as if she was used to being on camera. I swear she's acts like she's born to be a Super Star. Who knows...maybe she is...(LOL)

Now she's moved on to trying to hold her bottle by herself when we're feeding her. (Smh and LOL)She tries to sit up by herself too but she's got a little more ways to go before she's strong enough for that just yet. But at the rate she's going...with a bit more practice I won't be surprised if she has that down too real soon. I'm sooo proud of her!!! 

Until Next Time...I surround you in love & light!

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Induction to Motherhood

Only two and a half months since I've become a mommy and my baby girl has wasted no time and spared me no expense of testing my resolve for Motherhood. So far I've been sneezed on directly in my face on a pretty regular basis. I've also been spit up on several times, and experienced things that I NEVER imagined happening to me prior to becoming a mother...like being pee peed on.

But the absolute worst so far has been having her "poop" during the middle of a diaper change and it got on my hand. Ewww gross right!?! Yet I handled it well and didn't even freak out like I normally would in my pre-mommy days. Instead I just cleaned my hand off, finished changing her, washed my hands about 5 more times just for good measure, then kissed her and told her how much I love her.

So after going through all that, without walking out and leaving her with her Dad, I think I can safely say I have successfully passed by first round of new mommy initiation test. I believe I have been officially inducted into the wonderful world of "Motherhood".

Still, despite all the aforementioned gross things she has done to me, what I find the most joy and delight in thus far is sitting in my rocking chair with her snuggled securely in my arms with her head pressed against my chest. Quietly, I pray over her as she falls asleep to the comforting sound of my heartbeat. 

My second favorite thing so far is standing over her crib each morning watching her with sheer enthusiasm and anticipation of her opening her eyes to the new day. As she awakes she looks up with sparkles of love in her beautiful precious little eyes. When she sees me there ready and waiting to greet her, she fills up the room with her smile like the sun lighting the world as it makes its daily ascension in the sky. Then together we start a new day of her giving me more joy than I've ever known and me bathing her in more love than I ever knew my heart could give.

 ~Until next time I surround you in love & light!

A One Love Production
By Anna "Ms. Poet" Hendricks
Copyright 2012

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Connecting the Dots: Final Thoughts for December and 2011

Congratulations! If you're reading this final Inspirational Love Note from me it means you made it along with the rest of us to the end of this year. It means despite whatever challenges, obstacles, or difficult circumstance that may have come up in your life throughout the year, you overcame them successfully. You made it to the finish line still standing...still breathing...stilling a live.

Therefore, even if the 2011 didn't unfold as you had envisioned this time last year or planned, you still have reason to celebrate tonight. Why? Because the despite all that didn't go your way this year the most important thing that did work out in your favor is that fact that you made it to the end of this year. Therefore, you are blessed and that in and of itself is worthy of celebrating tonight as we welcome in the new year.

Before we bring this year to a final close I'd like to take a moment to reflect back to the beginning and connect the dots of all the messages I've shared with you through my Inspirational Love Notes throughout the year. In case you're just coming aboard as a new follower. I began using my gift of creative writing through this blog website in January of this year to encourage and enlighten others by publishing my poetry and original articles here each month to share the knowledge and use of the 12 spiritual powers within all of us.

Let's look back and review those 12 spiritual powers so that you can remember them and take them with you into the new year to continue to use a productive way and see your life expand in a positive way and your most long awaited dreams come true.

In January of this year I introduced you to the 1st spiritual faculty which is Faith. So begin 2012 standing on your faith that this will be the best year of your life thus far with even better still to come. Go in February with an open heart because it the month that represents the 2nd spiritual faculty, Love. Know that with faith and love all things are truly possible. And no matter how much the odds appear to be stacking up against you never give up having faith in love because God is love and He promises to never ever give up on you.

With the power of your faith and and open heart filled with love enter March 2012 using 3rd spiritual faculty, Strength, which the month of March represents. Use the power of your faith and love to tap into your inner strength that will help overcome any obstacles and challenges that may arise along the path of your new year. Move through those challenges with perseverance and fortitude knowing that God promises to be with you in and through all things.

In April remember to get in touch with the 4th spiritual faculty of Wisdom. As you begin your spring cleaning take a few minutes each day to also get centered in Spirit and ask for the guidance, infinite intelligence and wisdom of the Most High to come forth in your consciousness and show you the divine right path and steps to take in your life that will lead you to right decisions concerning every area of your life. Trust me, you'll be surprised what God reveals to you that will change the coarse of your life for the better.

Remember that May represents the 5th spiritual faculty, Power. So by the time you reach the end of the first quarter of 2012, if you continue making good use of these spiritual faculties, you should be moving in stride. Use your inner/spiritual power constructively by taking control of your life and doing what you can do to the best of your ability and leave what you cannot do for God to work out on your behalf. Then go into June ending the first half of the year using the spiritual faculty represented by that month which is Imagination. Spend some time each day do as children do by putting the power of your imagination to use to visualize the life you desire to experience in vivid detail and color. Then release that vision to the Universe to unfold for you in the divine time and perfect way.

As we moved in the 2nd half of 2011 I continued publishing Inspirational Love Notes that explained the last six of the twelve spiritual faculties. So let's now review them beginning with July which represents the 7th spiritual faculty, Understanding. Sometimes life can be very confusing and situations can arise on our paths that leave us in a full state of indecision feeling completely perplexed.

Here is where the importance of this spiritual faculty come into play. In is in those moments in life that we need most to turn within and ask God to reveal to us the power of spiritual understanding. By doing so we can begin to see things more clearly and make better decisions without fear because we feel the confidence of that decision begin led by the wisdom of spirit and not our own intellect, judgment or limited perspective of the situation at hand. Instead, we can following the instructions in the book of proverbs that warns us to lean not on our own understanding but to turn inward to God for guidance and he will direct us and show us the lightened path.

August represents the 8th spiritual faculty, Will which simply means to pray and ask God to His perfect will for your life and allow His will to have dominion over our personal will. If you are born in the month of September you are born under the 9th spiritual faculty represented by this month which is Order. With order being the first law of the universe, use this spiritual faculty to spend time to bring order into your thoughts and your body by fasting from unhealthy foods and beliefs about your life that create toxins in your mind and body. Another good use of this faculty is to rid your physical space of clutter and bring order to your home, office and even your car. You'll be surprised how an orderly physical and mental environment allows you to see more clearly, think and make decisions faster and manifest things you desire in your life with more effective results.

This brings us to the final quarter of the year where October represents the 10th spiritual faculty, Zeal, which means to move through life with enthusiasm. November represents the 11th spiritual faculty, Renunciation, which is a time to release and let go of any persons, idea's, beliefs, relationships, or anything else that may have served a purpose for you in the past but is no longer supporting your personal and spiritual growth. Give thanks for the time it served you good then kindly surrender it back God with love and deep gratitude.

Then move forward in the final chapter of the year where December represents Life. Use the power of this spiritual faculty to close out the month and year remembering the scripture that says Jesus came that we may have life and have it more abundantly. Put special emphasis on the last part of that scripture, "more abundantly" and prepare to move forward into the new year knowing that no matter how this current year ended the very best God has in store for you is not behind you but in front you still yet to come.

I hope my sharing these 12 spiritual powers with you along with the messages of my Inspirational Love Notes have been enlightening, encouraging. I pray that you feel the love I have poured into each article and poem published here throughout the year. Lastly, I pray that you find the knowledge and awareness of these 12 spiritual power faculties as helpful tools you will begin to put into practice throughout the coming year 2012 and beyond to live full of greater abundance and more positive experiences and effective results. I wish you a safe and joy-filled 2012 New Year celebration.

Until next...I behold the divinity of Christ in you...and surround you in light and Love.

A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
copyright 2011

Monday, September 12, 2011

Purposeful Perspective: Letting Go...and Letting God

I woke up this morning with a new attitude,
grateful for what I have yet still yearning
for more spiritual food
Peace of mind and clarity in my soul,
'cause as of today...pursuing joy and happiness
while claiming my dreams,
has become my new life goal

I hear my inner voice of Spirit softly
saying to me, "the reason you desire
the things you do so strong & passionately,
is because they're not just frivolous dreams
but part of your Divine Destiny.
Pursue them with boldness
and fierce tenacity
And they shall come to pass...
surely they shall come to be

Let go of yesterday, for there's no room
for regrets of the past where you're now going
All you need is your faith, clear vision
and a spirit of knowing

Let the word of God be a lamp to your feet,
trusting in Him to guide you along your way.
He will lead you in the paths to the good life
where you'll be more than a visitor
'cause He's prepared a place
for you to stay

This is your season...now is your time...
Therefore you must move forward and not delay
Your life's destiny is now calling...
and to its great command you must listen,
take actions and obey

Humanity is waiting for the unique impression
your talents will leave on the world
and all that they are worth
So don't take the gifts God gave you
to your grave...leave them here
to be a blessing upon the earth"

Yes, I woke up this morning with
a new life perspective...
Fulfilling my purpose for living is now
my daily objective...
Allowing the God light in me
to be more potent and reflective...
Choosing to use the power
of my thoughts & words more selective...
Expecting results that prove
to be more rewarding & effective...
Trusting Divine Order to be my only directive.

"Thou wilt show me the path of life, and I shall be filled with the joy of thy countenance, with the pleasure of victory of thy right hand." ~ Psalm 16:11

The moral of this Inspirational Love Note message is to encourage you to leave all regrets over missed opportunities and situations you wished you had handled differently had you know what you know now behind. Leave the mistakes of your past in the past and take on a new perspective about your life from this point forward.

Starting today begin to wake up everyday giving the best you've got to the moment you're now in while pressing forward toward the glorious future God has in store for you. The key to doing this effectively is by Letting Go...and Letting God have His way and His will for you...in you...through you. By doing so you will soon see Divine Order unfold in your life leading you exactly to where you are divinely purposed to be.

Now click on the video link below and fill the Holy Spirit of Truth move through Bishop Paul Morton and his church congregation in the live performance of his soul stirring song perfectly suited to compliment my message to you today entitled, "Let Go and Let God."




As always I love hearing from you so 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



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

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!


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!


A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Worry About Nothing...Pray About Everything

Not a lot of words are needed for me to convey the point of my Inspirational Love Note message to you today. The title of today's message speaks for itself which is in essence saying, "If you gone worry why pray...and if you gone pray why worry."

So I'll keep it short and sweet today by simply leaving you with this scripture from (Philippians 4:6-7) which says, "Do not worry over things, but always by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your request be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Jesus Christ."

Lastly, to go along with the above scripture, I leave you with this beautiful 1986 classic song by Anita Baker and The Winans befittingly titled, "Ain't No Need To Worry". I think between you meditating on the above scripture and soaking in the peaceful melody and soothing words to this song, which I've linked below, both the title and overall point of today's Inspirational Love Note message will be amply conveyed to you.



In closing, I pray that you enjoy the song and that this message helps you go about the rest of your day overcome with peace and centered in the presence of our Most High God. Above all remember, despite your current circumstances...continue to...Worry About Nothing....and Pray About Everything

As always I love hearing from you so 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 Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011
Bible reference: Philippians 4:6-7 (Holy Bible, Ancient Eastern Text,
Lama's Translation)

Sunday, July 24, 2011

The A.C.T of Life

Here are three principles to help guide you through the A.C.T. of Life:

ACKNOWLEDGE the presence of God within you daily through prayer, meditation, studying His word in scripture along with other inspirational books, blogs, music, etc. and fasting when led in spirit to do so.

CHANGE YOUR MIND if necessary from negative thoughts that don't align with the truth of who you are. Don't agree with or accept a "you can't do it" mentality from yourself or anyone else.

TRUST IN SPIRIT because God always wants and has the absolute highest and best for you. Therefore, He will always lead you to your highest good.

Remember and apply these three principles along your journey in life to get you through any appearance of challenges or obstacles that you may find yourself facing. Fearlessly speak the Truth of Gods word to any person or situation that attempts to bring negativity energy or adversity your into your life.

With boldness and great confidence remind yourself of Gods promise to NEVER leave or forsake you. Stand on the rock of truth given to us through scripture that with God being for you no person, situation or thing can come against you and prosper.

Above all hold your peace in the mist of the storm or appearance of the battle. Be still and A.C.T. like you know God is on your side keeping and protecting you in the midst of it all. Holding on to this truth walk with confidence through the day and sleep peacefully at night. After all, there's no need to worry or lose sleep over the situation because despite the outer appearance of the details involved...all is in the mighty hands of God. Therefore all is Divine Order thus ALL is well.

To help convey my message for you today please enjoy the lyrics to the powerful song I've attached below, "In The Midst of It All" by Yolanda Adams.



Until next time...I salute the Divinity of Christ in you and surround you in Love & Light!


A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011
Reference: The three principles in the A.C.T. of Life were inspired by and based on my personal notes taken from the Sunday service message delivered by Rev. Sharon Hodges @ Hillside International Chapel and Truth Center, Atlanta, Georgia, July 24, 2011.

Monday, July 18, 2011

Total Surrender...Total Praise...Total Transformation

There's power is surrendering to God. In fact, sometimes Total Surrender and Total Praise is exactly what's needed to see a Total Transformation in a situation you may be going through. One of my favorite inspirational/spiritual author's Marianne Williamson wrote in her book, Everyday Grace, "In surrendering a situation to God, we are asking Him to give us new thoughts and feelings about it. We are asking His help in deemphasizing things that don't ultimately matter and focusing on what does. We are asking that His thoughts replace our own, that we be lifted by His Spirit to a lighter consciousness and thus a lighter life. The spiritual life is one of mental discipline in which we cleave to higher thought forms because we know they are key to our happiness and peace."

So if there's something you woke up this morning still struggling with that may have happened over the weekend, last week, last month or last year...try surrendering it to God today. Then go in peace giving him total praise in advance for the total transformation of the situation that's already on the way and begins today with you.

As for me...I woke up this morning with this beautiful song of serenity on my mind which I find very befitting to further conveying my message to you today. It's called "Total Praise" by Richard Smallwood and I've linked the YouTube video of it with the lyrics to share with you below. Listen and let the lyrics soothe your mind, calm your thoughts and lighten your spirit. Remember...this is the day the Lord has made and blessed you to wake up this morning to take part in...so go forth in peace...rejoicing and being glad in it.



Until next time....I salute the Divinity in you...and surround you in Love & Light! Peace Beloved


A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011
(References:Marianne Williamson,Everyday Grace,Copyright 2002)

Monday, July 11, 2011

The Blessing of Spiritual Understanding

"Blessed are those who find wisdom,
and those who find understanding.
For there is more profit in it than silver
and it is worth more than fine gold.

She is more valuable than precious jewels;
and nothing you desire can be compared to her.
Long life is in her right hand;
and in her left hand riches and honor.

Her ways are ways of pleasantness,
and all her paths are peace.
She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her;
and blessed are those who wait for her.

The Lord by His wisdom created the earth;
by His understanding He established the heavens.
By His knowledge He caused the rivers to flow
and the clouds drop down the dew.

Wisdom is the principal thing;
therefore get wisdom;
and in all your getting get understanding."

(Proverbs 3:13-20 & 4:7)


I shared this scripture with you in the format of a poem because as I read various versions of it I noticed most bibles translated the word understanding as "insight". This means when we seek spiritual understanding we are really asking God to give us "spiritual insight".

So in addition to my creative way of conveying this "insightful" message from the book of Proverbs to you poetically, I've also included a video below to one of my favorite gospel songs, "Speak To My Heart", which re-enforces the message above. It is most popularly known by Donnie McClurkin. However, the version I've attached below is by R&B hit singer Faith Evans whom I think did an equally soul stirring rendition of the song.



As you absorb the words of both messages I pray you will do so with an open heart. By doing so may you receive the wisdom, insight, and spiritual understanding from God to direct your path in whatever situation you may be going through.

Until next time...I salute the Divinity in you and surround you in Love & Light.


A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011

The the above scripture from the Book of Proverbs, used by the creator and author of this blog, is a combination of the following three different biblical translations: Lamsa's Aramaic Translation (Holy Bible Ancient Eastern Text), The Good News Bible (Today's English Version), and the Oxford King James Version Bible.






Sunday, July 10, 2011

You Are That which You Desire

You are that which you desire be it friendship, a new job, career, money or even love. Be a perfect expression of that which you desire and you will attract more of it to you in a perfect way. It is Universal law that what you send out creates a vacuum effect that attracts the same back to you. However, like anything else in life...it only works if you work it. So if you desire more love and harmonious relationships in your life...begin expressing more love by being more loving toward others and having an open heart of compassion.

If you desire peace in your life then begin being more peaceful by stilling your mind, holding peace-filled thoughts and behaving in a manner that promotes peace when interacting with others. Ahhh and everyone's favorite...money! If you desire more money then begin freely giving more money and do not be afraid to spend it when necessary.

There’s nothing wrong with saving but if the situation arises that requires you to spend money don’t be afraid to do so. Hoarding anything, especially out of a fearful belief of lack or thinking if you spend what you have you won’t get more, blocks the flow to the divine supply in your life, which contrary to some beliefs, does include money. Understand that giving IS receiving because they are part of the same cycle that can only be broken when you begin holding back from doing either. The same is true with love or anything else you desire.

As a child of God His promise is that you are a rightful heir to all within His Kingdom which is infinite in its supply. Yet if trusting in this promise from God is an area of challenge for you then refer to Philippians 4:19 which says, “But my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in the glory of Christ Jesus.” Notice it says, “ALL your needs not some. And God is fully aware that money is a substance we need to survive in this world. So trust that He will not fail to supply it for you in your time of need.

With all these examples, appreciate what you already have even if it doesn't appear to be much. Be a cheerful giver AND receiver in all things as Jesus taught us through scripture. By doing so that which you desire will begin to increase and expand in your own life. It may seem to be taking a while but know that it's just a matter of time. That which you give freely with an open heart and attitude of gratitude must return to you pressed down, shaken together and running over.

This is a guaranteed promise to use. It is both Universal AND Spiritual Law and must be fulfilled. If you need more proof try putting it to the test. Truth is Truth and Law is Law. So if you begin to practice this Truth it cannot return to you void rather you believe it to be Truth or not. Therefore, I leave you with these parting words of encouragement and inspiration as you anticipate the desires of your heart and prayers to manifest. ...let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” (Galatians 6:9 KJV)

Until next time…I salute the Divinity in you and surround you in Love & Light!


A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011



Monday, June 27, 2011

Awakening the Inner Child in You

Scripture instructs us through the teachings of Jesus, in Matthew 18:3, that we are to become like little children. Yet let us not confuse being CHILD-LIKE with being CHILD-ISH. Anyone who has children or has spent time watching and observing a child for a little while is sure to find that children have humble spirits with very vivid and colorful imaginations. Children also have open, receptive loving hearts.

In the mind and heart of a child absolutely nothing is impossible. This is why from a child's perspective they cannot comprehend the reasoning behind a parent or anyone telling them they cannot have something they deeply desire. I strongly believe this is the essence of what Jesus was teaching us when he said to his disciples that we are to be like little children and that doing so is the way into the kingdom of heaven.

I believe Jesus was in effect saying that like children, if we maintain having humble spirits, open and receptive hearts, and use the power of the colorful vivid imaginations that we also had as children to visualize the infinite possibilities life has to offer, then we too can see the deepest desires of our hearts manifest in a most miraculous way.

As long as your hearts desires align with the spiritual and universal laws of love, respect and the highest good for yourself and all involved, then just as a child would do, you too should hold to that vision believing with God absolutely NOTHING is impossible. After all, it is God's promise to delight in giving us the desires of our hearts as long as we keep Him first.

So go ahead...awaken the inner child in you and use the power of your imagination to envision a life beyond your wildest dreams. You'll be surprised by what you might see while you're there...and even more surprised by what you receive if you keep your heart open once you return from your imaginary world back to earth.

Until next time...I behold the divinity of Christ in you and surround you in love & light.

~ Peace


A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011

Saturday, June 25, 2011

The Power of Forgiving & Living in the Moment

In Kirk Franklin's latest single called "Smile" the first sentence in the opening of the song says, "Today's a new day". And that is the heart & essence of my message to you today. This is indeed a "NEW DAY" and we each have a choice in how we choose to go through it.

We have a choice to either give our power away by going through the day holding on to old grievances of yesterday. Or use our personal power to forgive, let go, let God and have peace within rather the person you feel offended you apologizes or not. The power that comes from genuine forgiveness always blesses you more than it can ever bless the other person because forgiveness is ALWAYS FOR & ABOUT YOU and NO One Else.

Forgiveness is about calling your own spirit back after giving your inner power away by allowing the behavior or action you perceived as an offense against you by another to become so internalized that you became off centered and emotionally upset even for a moment. So I encourage you to choose the latter option. Choose to use your inner power constructively by forgiving and letting go which also means no longer speaking or thinking about the situation from this point forward.

Today's a new day, so choose to think new thoughts, feel new feelings, have a new perspective, radiate a new energy vibration, have a new attitude & experience the opportunity to love today in a new way.
Until Next time...
I Behold the Divinity of Christ in you & surround you in love & light. Peace!
A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
copyright 2011

Friday, June 10, 2011

Ask God Trust God And Expect His Blessings!

What is it that you feel you're lacking in your life right now that's blocking you from experiencing true joy and deep inner fulfillment? Did you know that instead of sitting around feeling hopeless thinking you're waiting on God it's actually the other way around? God is the one actually waiting on you. Anything and everything good you could ever want or need in this life has already been put in place for you by God before you were ever fully conceived in your mother's womb.

God already knew all you would need and desire to make it through this life. All the good He had planned for you when you were just an idea in His divine mind to create has already been done for you. Now all He's waiting on is for you to ask Him for that which is already yours for the taking. All He asked of you in order to receive your divine inheritance is put and keep Him first in your life. "But seek first the Kingdom of God and it's righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." (Matthew 6:33 Lamsa's Aramaic Translation) The kingdom of heaven is already at your hands. So what are you waiting for to claim it?

Rather your current need or desire is for better health, harmonious relationships, attracting your divine-right mate, a new job or career breakthrough, more money and financial increase. Use the power of your imagination today to see your hearts desires coming forth to you now in golden streams of good and plenty. Open your minds eye to see the avalanche's of abundance that's already yours by divine right given by God in endless supply. Then give thanks for the manifestation of your good now. Ask God...Trust God...And Expect His Blessings! ~ Until next time...I surround you in love & light beloved...Peace!


A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011

References: Holy Bible, Matthew 6:33, Lamsa's Aramaic Translation

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Mind Control: You Hold The Power of Your Thoughts

In the highly acclaimed bestselling inspirational book, "As A Man Thinketh", author James Allen wrote, "The human mind is likened to a garden, which may be intelligently cultivated or allowed to run wild. But whether cultivated or neglected, it must and will bring forth." In essence, this means rather we are conscious of it our not our thoughts have power. Yet, we are not powerless slaves to our minds. God has empowered each of us with dominion over our thoughts and the power to control what we think.

Rather we choose to use this God given empowerment to control our thoughts or allow our thoughts to control us is a decision we each make respectively. After all, God also granted us the power of free will. In either case, the thoughts we hold in our minds causes a chain reaction. What we focus on the most with intensity will eventually manifest resulting in a direct effect on our individual circumstances and experiences. With that understanding it's clear to see that it's in our best interest to become more conscious of the thoughts we hold about ourselves and others in our lives.

So, how are you using your mind power today? Are you cultivating and controlling your thoughts aligning them with the power of your imagination to see the highest good in all things for yourself and others? Do you take heed to the instructions of scripture that tells us in Philippians 4:8, "Whatever is true, whatever is honest, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good report; if there is any virtue and if there is any praise, think about these things."(Lamsa's Aramaic Translation)

Are you using the power of your thoughts to stay focused on the positive despite what's going on around you? Do you fill your mind daily with reading material that helps you remember the Truth that God is your source, supply and infinite supplier? Are you standing on your faith in Gods promise to never leave or forsake those who belong to Him and trust in Him? Do you use your thoughts to affirm that regardless of how hopeless or discouraging your circumstances appear to be, God is your help in EVERY need?

Or are you going through life allowing your outer circumstances to control you by letting your thoughts run rampant like wild weeds in a field of negativity, worry, hopelessness and despair? If this latter question sounds like you know that it does your relationship with yourself a huge disservice and your relationship with God a dishonor to live life that way. As the saying goes, "if you gone' pray why worry and if you gone' worry why pray".

On the other hand, if you've been struggling through life on your own without having a relationship with God I encourage you to start one today. Contrary to popular belief or opinion, it's actually very simple to begin. You can start by going before Him in prayer with a humbled spirit and open heart. Then simply say, "Dear God, I'm tired of trying to figure life out on my own and cannot do this alone. I realize now that your ways are higher than my ways and your thoughts are higher than my thoughts. I need your help and guidance. Please come into my heart God. Show me your ways and I will make you my Lord and savior." It's that easy!!!

In closing, rather you already have a strong relationship with God or not I leave you with a few positive affirmations. If practiced regularly they will help you better cultivate your mind and control your thoughts in a constructive manner. Just take five to ten minutes to sit still and light your favorite scented candle if you like. If you prefer just silence with no candle that's fine too. Next, close your eyes and repeat each of the following affirmations three times.

1.) Infinite Spirit I'm open to you for guidance, come sit at the seat of my soul.
2.) Infinite Spirit I'm open to you for understanding, come sit at the seat of my heart.
3.) Infinite Spirit I open my mind to you for wisdom, come sit at the seat of my thoughts.


I encourage you to begin practicing these affirmations every day, twice a day (preferably upon awaking each morning and again before bed at night) for the next 21 days. The results may not be immediately noticeable in an obvious way but stick to it anyway. Like everything worth anything in life the effects of this mental transformation to achieve outer results is a process that takes time. So keep at it for the first 21 days. Then start over and continue saying them daily this time for 40 days and watch the major miraculous transformation you begin to experience in your life and affairs.

Until next time, I surround you in love & light beloved...Peace Be Still!


A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011

References:
James Allen, "As A Man Thinketh" The Inspirational Classic revised version copyright 2008, chapter 2, paragraph one, page 9;
Holy Bible, Philippians 4:8 (Lamsa's Aramaic Translation)