Something To Tuck Under Your Pillow

Hello again Beloveds,

My Inspirational Love Notes, "Something To Tuck Under Your Pillow" message for you tonight is on four of my favorite words....Love...Honesty....Truth...and Respect. They are my four favorite words because I believe they are also the four key cornerstones to having a lasting relationship of any kind. The latter three of them being equally as essential as the first one...Love. Why? Because HONESTY....TRUTH....AND RESPECT are the seeds AND the soil that cultivates and gives birth to LOVE.

But this only works when there is a mutual exchange of these four words in the relationship expressed not in words....but through actions. Bottom line, Honesty....Truth... and Respect are the oxygen to Love. Yet, the four of them working together and mutually exchanged between two people is the life force energy that keeps any relationship alive. 

Without them, the relationship is absent of the strong foundation it needs to build anything lasting, and of quality, and of high value on. Which means if you're continuing to invest in a relationship that lacks Honesty, Truth, Respect, and Love you are essentially making a very bad investment of your time...energy...and emotions.

Just a little "Something to Tuck Under Your Pillow and ponder as you fall asleep tonight. Rest well beloveds!

Until next time....Remember to keep your heart open...and your LOVE light on! ~ Yours Truly ~ Anna MsPoest Hendricks - Your Inspirational Goddess of Love 


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By Anna MsPoet Hendricks
Copyright 2016

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An Abiding Love

 
You are more  than the choices you have made. 

You are more than the sum of your mistakes, 

past or present.

You are more than the situations 

or undesirable circumstances in your life,

many of which you unconsciously or consciously

helped create.

You are a child of the Most High God,

in whom He is well pleased,

despite the moments along life's journey

you stumbled and fell or missed the mark.

He is not keeping score of the countless

times you may have failed to rise to the

occasion;

because the only true failure

is failing to learn from each experience

you go through,

which helps you grow and develop the

wisdom to choose differently the next time around,

thereby, avoiding the same unpleasant outcome.

No, God is not condemning you

for your mistakes or human errors.

It is we who harshly hold ourselves

and each other in condemnation

through our personal judgments of self

and one another.

God on the other hand, loves you so deeply

and unconditionally that He gives you

the grace and blessing of a new day,

that brings with it the gift of a new beginning;

A new day that offers a fresh opportunity

with a clean slate to start over and try again. 

A One Love Production

By Anna "Ms.Poet" Hendricks 

Copyright 2014

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

October: The Month of Zeal

"I fairly sizzle with zeal and enthusiasm and spring forth with a mighty faith to do the things that ought to be done by me. "
~ Charles Fillmore

Welcome to the month of October! We have successfully made it to the last quarter of the year. We have also transitioned from Summer to Fall in the last two weeks which is known as the Harvest Season. However, this is not the time to slow down, to the contrary, the Harvest Season is a time of working harder.

For example, if you pay close attention and take note from nature you will notice that during this time of year, the harvest season, the squirrels begin hunting for nuts at this time of year and store their surplus of food in the earth to prepare for winter.

Thus, this is what we should be doing at this time of the year as well. Like the squirrels we too would be wise to use this time of year for gathering, sowing and working harder to put aside our surplus of good as well, rather it be stocking up on spiritual food, money, etc. My point is, like nature, we too should be using this time of year to work harder and stock up on the things we'll need to prepare for winter and we should do this using the spiritual power of Zeal.

Continuing, as I have done all year, to share with you each month the one of the twelve spiritual faculties within us all, October is the 10th of the 12 spiritual power faculties, which is Zeal. The disciple of Jesus that represents this spiritual faculty is Simon. The physical location of the body where this spiritual power faculty radiates its energy from is the top of the spinal column at the base of the neck. This energy center vibrates to the color orange.

When we activate or use the power of zeal we feel motivated to move forward, forge ahead, proceed with enthusiasm, excitement and fortitude. At my church home, Hillside International Chapel & Truth Center, Inc, we have an monthly publication called, Daily Thoughts From The Hill.

In the opening statement for this months publication of this inspirational booklet, my pastor, Bishop Dr. Barbara Lewis King wrote, "Whenever we get an idea, Zeal is the power that urges us on. It is that burning desire that moves us to do something. Zeal is the key to the Christ consciousness. It tunes us in with the rhythm and harmony of the universe. It lifts us out of the ordinary. Without zeal, we do not have the zest for living. Without zeal, stagnation and death would prevail."

With that being said, the theme for my Inspirational Love Notes that I'll be sharing with you this month through my articles and poems will be messages I hope will prove to be insightful, informative and encouraging as always. I further pray that by the end of this month after reading my messages you come away having a greater sense of empowering, positive and productive ways to use the spiritual faculty power of Zeal.

As always I love hearing from you and look forward to hearing your feedback and comments. So keep sending 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

References: Charles Fillmore Quote,Twelve Powers In You, Copyright 2000, David Williamson, Gay Lynn Williamson and Robert Knapp, Bishop Dr. Barbara Lewis King Quote, Copyright October 2011, Daily Thought From the Hill, Hillside International Chapel & Truth Center, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia.

Welcome to September: The Month of Order

We are now half way through the first full week of September and nearing the end of Summer at the same time. I most certainly hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend celebration and have gotten the kids back to school this week in an orderly fashion. Which brings me to our theme subject for this month. Continuing with my monthly themes of inspiring you with encouraging messages that also raise your awareness of the 12 spiritual power faculties within us, we continue this month with the 9th spiritual faculty, Order.

The physical location of this spiritual faculty center is the navel. The color it resonates with is green. The biblical disciple represented by this faculty is James. Everything in the Universe is governed by a system of order usually beginning with a thought or idea then proceeding with the spoken or written word of that idea and finally followed through with the action of carrying out that idea bringing it into physical manifestation.

For example, the building of a house begins as a creative idea or vision in the imagination of someone. Then they proceed with an architect drawing a blue print of the lay-out or design of the house transforming the idea in the mind into a visual design on paper. This is followed by builders or contractors being hired to lay the foundation and build the frame of the house which is putting the idea into action the next phase in the system of order for building a house.

This process continues on until the final phase which is the completed construction of the house and the physical manifestation of what began as just an idea or vision in someones mind. Following this train of thought...if your thoughts are not in order it makes it very difficult to bring any idea into physical manifestation.

My Inspirational Love Notes theme for this month will also include messages on Divine Order, the highest of all systems of order and the most important to understand regarding this spiritual faculty. So I look forward to sharing my knowledge and understanding of this topic with you this month while also continuing to bring you insightful ways to activate and use this spiritual power within us all.

More importantly, I look forward to sending you powerful messages of Love to keep you encouraged and inspired through whatever life changes and challenges you may be growing through. So let's kick this month in gear as we continue to grow together ever closer to the last quarter of this year.

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

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

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

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.

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)

If God Redirects...You Must Accept

"Many are the plans in a man's or woman's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails" (Proverbs 19:21)

The tendency of many people is to become angry with God when he doesn't answer their prayer in the manner they had planned. Some people had planned marriage, job moves, career moves, location moves, the healthy recovery of loved ones from an illness, the successful start of a business, the educational completion of a particular degree. And God said, "NO" or "WAIT" to their plans sending many into a downward spiritual tailspin all because God didn't answer their prayers the way they had planned.

The Bible clearly states that "Many are the plans in a man's or woman's heart but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." (Proverbs 19:21) Your plans, though important, are secondary to the Will of God. Paul says, "it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose."
(Phil 2:13)

And so, the first thing you and I must always ask of God is "what is Your Will and purpose for my life?" Of course, His Will for us is to always live righteously by faith in Christ Jesus, but God has a plan for your life, As a child of God, you are here to fulfill the Will of God, and in so doing, God blesses you with the desires of your heart if it is "according to His good purpose."

Therefore, continue to plan for your life, but if it's God's Will for you to become something other than what you planned, or to receive something other than what you expected, accept God's purpose for your life. If God redirects your plans, by faith in Christ, you must accept his redirected plan for your life. And with God's redirection in your life, don't get angry or hostile. God's in control of your situation. Accept God's Will for your life knowing that "the Lord's purpose Will prevail." (Proverbs 19:21)

~Author Anonymous

This very insightful message is from a written handout that was given to me in a class I took in the past at church. The original author of it is not stated at the end of it but it is written in the format of a poem. During my prayer and mediation time today on what message to share with you as my Inspirational Love Note for today that continues with the theme for this month on the Spiritual Faculty of Will, this article came to my spirit.

I hope you find it as insightful and thought provoking as I did when it was originally given to me a few years ago during one of the many classes I've taken at my church home Hillside International Chapel & Truth Center, Inc., here in Atlanta, Georgia.

My song selection for today to support this message is another of my all time favorites by Fred Hammond & Radical for Christ, also from his album "Purpose by Design", entitled "I Want My Destiny". Click the link below to check it out then let me know what you think about today's message.

I love hearing your feedback and comments. So 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
Copyright 2011
By Anna M. Hendricks

Your Pain...is Not in Vain

Today's Inspirational Love Note message is for those who have been or still is long suffering. This is a message of healing and hope to those who have been silently enduring any form of heartache or heartbreak over a long duration of time. To anyone who has been grieving a lost love in life or the passing on of a loved one to the after life. If you've been doing your absolute best to get over the feelings of deep sadness and despair this message is for you.

If you've been repeatedly hurt while going through a situation where you have sacrificed a lot emotionally, physically or otherwise, yet thus far you have seen very little to no profit from it in return. In fact, from the way the situation appears to be unfolding, it seems that all your patience, feelings and major sacrifices are not even being taking into serious consideration as far as things working out in a way that ensures you will get the reward that you rightfully deserve after all that you've endured.

I suspect that most of us fit the mode or can at least identify to some degree with at least one of the above scenario's. Therefore, this Inspirational Love Note message is a harbinger of good news to you that Your Pain...is NOT in Vain.

Sometimes when trying to figure out what the Will of God is for you in a situation you have to first get a clear mind on what is NOT God's Will for you. By no means do not proclaim to be an authority on the Will of God. However, what I do know for certain is NOT God's Will for my life or yours is this:

It is NOT God's Will for you to wake up everyday feeling heavy with depression, sadness and despair. It is NOT God's Will for you to cry yourself to sleep more nights of the week than you fall asleep in quiet rest and sweet peace. It is NOT God's Will for you to walk around in agony, feeling hopeless, joyless, experiencing only fleeting moments of happiness. So if this has been your experience up to this point, thinking this is the way life is suppose to be it's time to think a new thought. Today I have to come to tell you this is a lie.

According to John 10:10, "The thief cometh not but for to still, and kill and to destroy..." The thief in my illustrations above are those negative thoughts of defeat, the dark feelings of depression, the hopelessness of despair, the seductive well of sadness and sorrow that all come only to still, kill and destroy your joy. Joy that the world did not and can not give you as God can and has promised to you.

Jesus further states in the same aforementioned scripture that he came that, "...you might have life and have it more abundantly." This is the Will of God for your life and God is not like man that He shall tell a lie.

So rise from those feelings of defeat. Evict from your mind those thoughts of despair. Over come that heart of sadness and sorrow and know that no pain you've endured is in vain. Before the final act of the situation God's Will shall be done. Although from where you stand right now it may not appear to be the case, God is setting things up for you to get every bit of the good out of the situation that is yours by Divine Right to have.

Isiah 61:3 says of the Lord that, "...he will give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He might be glorified."

With that said, regardless of what the situation looks like or how long you've been going through it...be encouraged. Hold on and know that a change is coming and it's going to work in your favor in the end. Remember...it is God's Will for you to have life and have it more abundantly. Your Pain...is NOT in Vain and when you soon wake up and it's all said and done...everything will indeed be beautiful.

In closing I leave you with an interview and snippet of this beautiful song by Jill Scott off her newly released album, "The Light of The Sun", entitled "When I Wake Up". Click the link below to check it out as she further affirms my message today by explaining how the lyrics to this song was inspired. Then stay tuned and take in the words to the song.



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
Holy Bible Reference: (John 10:10 and Isaiah 61:3 King James Version)

Watch...Pray....Then Praise!!!

My Spiritual Mom and mentor, Rev. Virgina Jackson, whom I so dearly loved, recently made her transition from this life eight months ago this past December. Yet, it helps me cope and get through how much I miss her immensely when I remember how much I had the honor of learning from the intimate conversations during our relationship over the last 12 years.

So when I'm going through a challenging situation, that I would normally go and talk to her about, it's both funny and amazing how I'll begin to hear her words of wisdom, once I get still, just when I need them the most. One of the many empowering pearls of wisdom she use to often say to me when I felt uncertain about how to proceed in a situation was this:

"Watch THEEEN pray baby...don't pray then watch!"

Now, you're probably scratching your head thinking it should be the reverse like I did when she first gave me this puzzling...yet...wise counsel. However, she further explained to me the reason it's so important to "Watch First" then pray rather than the other way around is because if you don't be still and quietly observe the details of the situation long enough, you won't know what to pray about.

As difficult as it sometimes is to do, it's often much wiser to hold your peace until the right time. Instead of allowing your heated emotions, provoked by the ugly actions of others, to get to you it's better to let them continue to "show their hand" as they say in card games.

In other words, as the child of God in the situation, it is in such challenging times that it becomes essential for you to demonstrate your spiritual maturity. Keep your cool and allow God enough time to reveal to you the hidden agenda of those posing as your adversary in the situation. Only then will you have the information you need to go pray about.

So if your going through a situation where it looks and feels like all hell is breaking loose and you're unsure of the right way to handling it. Or if you're faced with an important decision to make and simply feel uncertain about the right thing to do. I encourage you to heed the wisdom of my belated Spiritual Mother. Watch...then Pray and while you're praying remember to ask God that His plan reign supreme over the hidden plans and agenda of anyone else involved in the matter. Then trust in the power of His word and allow God's Will only to be the final outcome.

Now take in the powerful words of Fred Hammond as you enjoy this soul stirring live version of one of my favorite songs by him entitled, "Let Me Praise You Now". I've attached it as a link below to help reiterate my message today. Now is the time to "Get your Praise Party on" while thanking God in advance for how He's working the situation out in you favor.



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

A One Love Production
Copyright 2011

Trust in Him...All The Way

Should my tears flow like a river of unceasing rain
Should my heart repeatedly endure hurt
and disappointment like a sea of pain
...I will trust you Lord

Should friends or lover's come and go
and prayers I deeply want
a Yes to,
Yet instead you say No
...I will STILL trust you Lord

Should I go through times of having very little
or become overwhelmingly blessed with having a lot,
In either case I will give you praise and thanksgiving
to show gratitude for the good I've already got
In the meantime...I will keep trusting you Lord

Come hell or high water,
darkness or light
You are my strength throughout the day,
and my comforter at night
You are my avenger who causes
every wrong done unto me to be made right
And because your word promises that my battles
are won by YOUR SPIRIT,
not by my power or might
For this reason and all the other promises
of your word....I will Always trust you Lord

A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011


Please enjoy the song attached below to reinforce today's message. As you listen, allow your mind to be at ease. Then let your spirit absorb the words leaving nothing but the residue of peace beyond all human understanding behind in your heart. When you're done get up and continuing being about God's business with a joy-filled heart knowing He's got your back...and Trust in Him....All The Way.

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

Abundantly Blessed

Psalm 115:13-15 says, "The Lord will bless them that worship him, both small and great. The Lord will increase you more and more, you and your children. You are blessed of the Lord who made heaven and earth."

Despite what the news reports say about the employment rate still being at an all time low, regardless of how long the government argues over the current economic situation of our country, you are abundantly blessed. You will continue to see the needs of yourself and your family met. You will continually receive your blessings daily because God is your Power Source and Unlimited Supply. Yet, for those who are more logical than spiritual and need hard core factual proof of this truth, the above referenced scripture is confirmation from God that it is His Divine Will for his people to prosper and continually receive his blessings.

I am living proof of this being true after experiencing three lay-offs between the onset of our countries economic crisis in Spring 2008 and the end of 2010. In fact, I still have not found new employment as of yet in the six months period since my most recent lay-off. Yet neither am I the least bit moved by it. It seemed every time I would find a new job it would last for a while then they'd start downsizing and laying people off due to the economy.

However, instead of seeing it as a lose I turned what appeared to be a negative into a positive. Following my first lay-off I took advantage of the opportunity and went to broadcasting school at Atlanta Broadcast Institute to finish getting my formal education in my career that I already have almost 10yrs experience in actually doing for a living.

Yet, continuing to pursue my career in radio is my passion and long time dream. So I went back to school and graduated as Salutatorian of from my June 2008. Additionally, I received special honors awards for my demonstrated leadership, talent and congenial support of my classmates and during team assignments. Also as a result of that lay-off and going back to broadcasting school, I got the esteemed opportunity to intern with the Director of Production & Promotions and A&R at Record Producer Dallas Austin's recording studio company, DARP, Inc. here in Atlanta.

After the second lay-off a year later in Spring of 2009, I began praying for God to reveal to me His Divine Will and Plan for my life. I asked him to show me what He wanted me to do with my time, my talents and my passion for creative writing and my desire to get my radio show Love Notes back on-air. I asked God to show me how my desires for my life aligned with His Divine Will and calling on the purpose for my life.

He answered me by putting in my spirit the Divine idea to first start sowing a seed by using my time and talent as a contributing writer for my church news magazine. Then he increased and expanded by gift of poetry and creative writing by leading me in spirit to create this blog website as a spin off of my radio show Loves Notes, hence the name of this blog, Inspirational Love Notes.

Just like with my radio show God is using my passion and gift of creative writing to reach his people and keep them encouraged through these trying times. Also, to remind all that God is real and still on the throne. Most importantly God us using my talents to send expressions of His unconditional love through the unique way he expresses himself through my gifts & talents. This is the ultimate purpose for the messages I publish on this blog website and my radio show that is also currently in the workings of being revamped as an internet Podcast show.

Finally, in the last quarter of last year 2010, just in the nick of time when my unemployment ran out God blessed me with the opportunity to start using my years of established experience in the television and radio broadcasting industry to do begin doing freelance work. An old friend and co-worker who I had kept in touch with periodically over the years called me out of the blue and offered me a freelance gig working for her at Turner Broadcasting Entertainment Studios.

I absolutely loved it, made good money and enjoyed it while it lasted. Then when it came to an abrupt end the past December 2010, I continued to trust God for the next blessing that by that point I had grown more than confident was sure to come. In the meantime, I decided to go back to school again. This time I'm currently enrolled at University of Phoenix pursing the completion of my Bachelor's program in Business/Marketing.

I'm not afraid or ashamed to share my very personal experience with you because I know so many of you are, quiet as it's kept, going through the same thing right now. Also, because I know that God would not have allowed me to go through that had he not had a perfectly orchestrated divine plan for me to come out on the other side of it all better off than before.

I know that God allowed me to go through that experience so that I may use my testimony today and in the days to come to be an inspiration to someone else who's struggling in their journey to overcome the same or similar experience. Perhaps that person may be you. Either way, I know that what God did and is doing for me He can and will also do the same for you.

So if you are about to be or is already experiencing being laid-off work, please do not give that job or the people who run that company more power than our Most High God. Walk away from that job knowing who you are in Christ and to whom you belong. God has got your back! Though it may not be an easy journey to overcome I promise you with everything I know to be true about God, I have never seen the righteous forsaken or begging for bread. Trust in the will of God for your life and know that you are abundantly blessed.

In closing, to help you stay in this frame of consciousness I leave you with this affirmative prayer statement:

"Divine Abundance is eternally operating n my life. The plentiful action of God is constant in its support of me, and I am continually aware of this, therefore I relax all concerns. I let go and let God meet every need and fulfill every heart's desire. Freely trusting in God's Fullness of Expression, I give deep and grateful thanks for my invisible supply made visible."

I highly recommend you say this affirmation daily three times upon awaking in the morning to set the tone for you day, then again three times before bed to have as the last thing in your conscious mind before going to sleep. As my Spiritual leader and Pastor, Bishop Dr. Barbara L. King says, I promise you it works if you work it.

Lastly, I also leave you with the song of encouragement linked below off the new cd "The Light of The Sun" by the beautiful Jill Scott to remind you that regardless of your current situation or circumstances if you woke up this morning of sound mind and healthy body surrounded by the slightest degree of expression of love, you are indeed "So....Abundantly...Blessed".



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

A One Love Production
By Anna M. Hendricks
Copyright 2011
References: Bible Scripture, Psalm 115:13-15, Holy Bible Lama's Ancient Eastern Text Translation, Affirmative prayer statement, The 40 Day Prosperity Plan (Hillside Chapel & International Truth Center version adapted from the "Abundance Book" by John Randolph Price)

Will Power.... Welcome to the Month of August

Welcome to the month of August! If you're reading this it means you've successfully made it through more than half of the year which is certainly a blessing.

Continuing with my year long theme to raise your awareness of the 12 spiritual power faculties within us as spiritual beings having a human experience, we have thus far covered the first 7 of the 12. In case you're just coming aboard the seven spiritual faculties I've covered so far and the disciple that represents each faculty from January through July are, Faith (Peter), Love (John), Strength (Andrew- Peter's brother), Wisdom(James), Power (Philip), Imagination (Bartholomew), and we just concluded with messages on spiritual Understanding in July (represented by the disciple Thomas).

This month the theme will be on the 8th spiritual faculty power which is Will. The physical location in the body where this power is activated is the forehead-front brain. It is also known as the spiritual energy center called the 3rd eye Chakra. The disciple of Jesus that represents this spiritual power faculty is Matthew.

Throughout this month I will be sharing inspirational messages that promotes awareness of this faculty. I will also offer encouraging productive ways to use this spiritual power as well as insightful messages of Truth on the difference between personal will and the Will of God.

In closing, let us rejoice and give thanks to God that we've come this far by faith. We have just four more months left in the year. Yet, know that you are not alone in this journey. I am here for you and standing together with our confidence in God I am certain we can make it to the end.

So by all means, continue to send me your comments and feedback. Learning and growing is a two way street and I love hearing from you. So let's grow together in love....and let's begin by praying together the words of our Master Teacher Jesus Christ in Luke 22:42 which says, "Not as I will, but thy will be done." Ready...Let's go!!!

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

Final Words for July on Spiritual Understanding

We have now come to the end of another month, pushing us a few steps closer toward the last quarter of the year. As we close out the month of July I hope you've enjoyed the articles & songs I've posted on the theme of Spiritual Understanding all month. I further pray that you found them in some way helpful and encouraging for whatever challenges in life you may be going through.

With that said, I leave you with these final thoughts and review of my overall theme on Spiritual Understanding and message for July. No matter what the situation may appear to be, how it looks in the physical or feels to your emotions never give up on trusting God. Regardless what the doctor, lawyer, judge, co-worker, employer or even family & friends have said about whatever your current circumstances may be, remember that God has sovereignty over all things under the sun. In fact, even the Sun and Moon rise and sets each day at His command. So why should you ever fear what man(as in human) can do to you.

Instead of being fearful or worrying, ask God for Spiritual Understanding over your situation no matter how major or minute it may seem to be. Then trust that in doing so he will reveal to you things you are unable to see clearly from the human perspective about the situation on your own. Trust even further that He will also guide you by giving you discernment and right judgment regarding the best recourse of action to take if action is required on your part.

Lastly, in all things remember and take heed to the advice of Proverbs 3:5-6 which says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him and he shall direct your paths." I look forward to continuing to encouraging you and sharing more Inspirational Love Notes with you here as we transition into the month of August.

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
Bible Reference: Proverbs 3:5-6 NKJV (New King James Version)

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.

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)

The Benefits of Holding Your Peace

"He who spares his words has knowledge; and he who is patient is a wise man. Even a fool when he holds his peace is considered wise; and he who shuts his lips is considered a man of understanding." (Proverbs 17: 27-28 Lamsa's Aramaic Translation-The Ancient Eastern Text)

"Someone who is sure of himself does not talk all the time. People who stay calm have real insight. After all, even a fool may be thought wise and intelligent if he stays quiet and keeps his mouth shut." (Same scripture as above ~The Good News Bible-Today's English Version Translation)

My Interpretation:

Knowing when to hold your peace, choose your words carefully, and extend patience to people who are testing your patience, by doing the exact opposite, thereby letting their mouth get them in trouble, exudes wisdom and knowledge on your part. Even a fool is considered wise when he realizes when to be quiet and hold his peace.

So if your going through a situation where someone is testing your patience, your spiritual nature and your nerves....give it to God and don't wrestle with it. In doing so God will reveal to you greater insight and understanding for how to deal with the person or situation if you just hold your peace and remain patient & calm.

In the meantime ask God to give you a clean heart free of anger, resentment, and negative thoughts toward the person(s) involved and the situation itself. To help you get started listen to the lyrics of this beautiful song below by Fred Hammond and go in peace beloved.

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

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