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GOD'S LOVE

Posted by WHO'S THAT GIRL BLESSED BY GOD? on February 9, 2009 at 2:46pm

God's Love"He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He restoreth my soul." Psalm 23:2-3Have you ever really tried to comprehend God's love for you? Have you everreally, really experienced it so that it makes you weep with joy?There was a time in my life when I would sit still and pray every morning bysimply asking, "God, what do you want me to know, today?" Many, many mornings Iwould simply feel God's love come over me. Most of all, God wanted me tounderstand that I was loved.Here's a great example of that love, which I wrote about in my book, How StrongWomen Pray.In 1955 Maya Angelou, who would eventually become a poet, educator, historian,author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, wasin a vocal class with Frederick Wilkerson reading a passage out loud to thegroup assembled there.She had been a dancer all her life and would later become famous as the authorof I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings and the inaugural Poet for the United Statesin 1993. But at this point she was still very young and was taking vocal lessonsto enhance her career as a dancer.Wilkerson called himself a "vocal technician." He worked with Roberta Flack andmany famous opera singers. Maya Angelou was friends with "Wilkie" and he renteda room in her house. Once a month, he gathered his students together to readaloud.Dr. Angelou was reading along and came to, "God loves me.""Read that again," said Wilkie. "God loves me," she said."Read it again." he said to her. And she began to feel really, really tense. Sheand Wilkie were the only black people there. She was young and he had otherstudents who were serious singers, and they were all white and all older. Shefelt he was making her look foolish in her own house in front of thesesophisticated whites.He said, "Read it again. Read it again."Finally she shouted it out defiantly, "GOD...LOVES...ME!"Dr. Angelou told me about how she felt in that moment:"I heard Him. In that instant in my life I knew that I was a child of God...andknowing it then, I know it all the time fresh. Just saying it makes me thrill,in the classic sense. I mean, my body---Wheeew!"At that moment, I had to leave the room. I started weeping...with the knowledgeof it. And I could do it again right now. That which made the seas andmountains, made stars and moons, and goldfish...That loves me?!!"It was a freedom...a relief...a license to try to do all the good in the world.If That loves me then I can do anything good. You see?"If you have not felt, deeply felt, the love of God (or even if you have) praythis prayer with me:God, I ask You to open my heart, my eyes and my mind, that I may trulyexperience Your love and let that change the way I live my life. Understandinghow much You love me would help me to have unlimited love for myself, for othersand for the world we live in. Let me know Your love, and be Your love in theworld.

HIS ONLY...

Posted by WHO'S THAT GIRL BLESSED BY GOD? on February 9, 2009 at 2:30pm

His Only"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoeverbelieves in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16Nothing expresses the concept of God' love more comprehensively than John 3:16.It's a scripture that children are taught to learn and adults learn to leanupon. When the Scripture speaks of God's love, we must embrace the fact that itis not limited to a selected few or one favored group. If that was the case,it's a real possibility we would not be included. But it is an inclusive lovethat has the breadth to go beyond our failings and the depth to lift us from ourfalls.When John declares this gift is for the whole world, it's inspiring because itmeans that even folk like us still benefit from its reach. Folk that may not bewhere they need to be yet but are pressing forward are renewed by His presence.And His love transforms the possibilities in our lives into purpose and we aresimply better because of it.Think of the ways in which we share our love for our mates, family, friends,even in our giving to strangers. We may choose service, affection, gifts, orsimply language to transfer our feelings to that individual. But God's love isexpressed in the giving of his most priceless gift, His only son Jesus Christ.When I reflect on the reality that He gave His only, I realize that normally wewouldn't give people our only of anything. Human nature would caution us to keepback something for ourselves. Even the most benevolent spirit that freely shareswould hesitate on giving away their only coat, their only car, or their onlydollar.I recall as a child, if there was only one of something left in therefrigerator, you asked for it. The only slice of pie or only cup of milk hadspecial significance because it might be needed for something important orpromised to someone else. If you dared take the only of anything withoutpermission, it was certain that you would bring the wrath of Big Mama upon yourlittle head.And so I've always been encouraged that John reveals that God "so loved" us thathis love is solidified with action and not just in words. It moved beyondrhetoric to the reality of giving that which He valued most, Jesus Christ. Andwe are all beneficiaries of that wonderful gift.And so the immense power of God' love is that He says, "I'm not just going togive you what I have, I'm going to give you all I have."God chooses to love us even when we aren't that loveable and gently looks beyondour faults. And therein rests the power of love. That it gives us not only thechance to become better, but to become a part of something greater thanourselves through His love.

Let me help you if you hurt

Posted by Clyde Anderson on February 9, 2009 at 7:38am

About 2 years ago I was hurting so bad the doctors where out back sharpening their tools to do some major joint replacements (knee and hip). It was all I could do to get out of bed, to get to the motrin and a hot hot shower. About 2 years ago I was hurting so bad the doctors where out back sharpening their tools to do some major joint replacements (knee and hip). It was all I could do to get out of bed, to get to the motrin and a hot hot shower.I am not a big fan of this back to Africa movement because there are some serious issues in that camp.A fellow on this site, on a regular bases was telling me about all these herbs hehad gotten from Africans. He was very insistant and I'm glad he was.Now as God be my witness, this man told me in three days I would feel the difference.He was telling the truth, thank Jesus, he was telling the truth.Now I don't know why he stopped, but before he did he let me talk to the Africans.I searched my phone records until I found that number. So guess what?Now I am sitting on cases of some of the greatest arthritis pain relieverthe world has ever witnessed. I am selling this medication hand over fist.People are buying up to ten bottles at a time.Now here is the kicker. The African fellow called me back and told me he had been trying to reach the other guy and could not so he was going to send me some samples of his other products.Because I had not been active my weight went from 230 to 299 (yeah a human waste). The pain reliever had already given me so much energy I was back on the basketball court, nothing hard, just some jumpers and set shots. Problem was I was to heavy to last long. I started taking the weight lose herbs and I lost 20 pounds in less than a month. I had to go to Michigan and stop taking to weight lost meds and I have only gained 5 pounds back.You want a name??? I know I would if I was hurting from arthritis, over weight, low on energy, or even lacking in my sex drive.Just click on this name Yodel ComplexThen call me 904 312 3265 and I will send free samples less postage.

I'M A COLLECTOR

Posted by C. Dale Baldwin on February 9, 2009 at 12:44am

This is a little something i came up with last night...I'm a collectorI collect wordsI put them into sentences that make up paragraphsI have so many paragraphsthey've made up interludes, synopsis and symphoniesthey've made up thesis and elements of playsCompositions and chaptersI must sayMy chapters have become booksExotic creative booksbooks about loveto entertain your mindspeak to you deep insideThe collection has grown vast in numbersi change them around utilizing syllables and nounsactively using verbs, synonyms, titles, expressions and devise theoriesEven create and emphasize mystery or premise movie lyrics, answer questions, create viewsthey make statements even languagesthey're academically renowni can propose arguments that downbeat dialecti have so many words nowi can barely keep them from forming new wordswith vocabulary, grammar and promunication resoundi make up words merging old and newtransforming and translating endings then - vola!I've created one that's newi love my wordsso i share them with youto make you too appreciate literatureand that is what i doi'm a collectori collect wordsso if words be the feast of life - read on!mental stimulation being the bread of man kindfulfilling dreamsmaking men kingsinevitable unimaginable endingsmake you want moreso we will all be fedbecause my words knows no endDale ♥(literaturist)

The Coleman Entrepreneurial Scholarship - Students

Posted by Denise Bethune on February 8, 2009 at 5:47pm

Apply to The Coleman Entrepreneurial Scholarship. Awarding you $5,000 to continue your education towards your quest and freedom as an entrepreneur.The education just opens the door. Your spirit will lead you in. Application postmark deadline: FEBRUARY 28, 2009http://www.thecolemanscholarship.org/

e-wisdom – Debt Management Education for the Professional Woman!!!

Posted by Tangela Davis on February 8, 2009 at 4:16pm

My Professional Sisters, we must be fully educated on the dynamics of our finances (personal and business) in order to maximize our efforts of realizing our goals and dreams and most of all reducing our financial stress. I will be sharing with you in several series, education surrounding debt management. Please avail yourself to become truly knowledgeable about this nationwide challenge that we face today. You don’t have to be an expert; however, you need to understand how you can make your money perform better for you. Debt management is the core our careers, relationships, families and communities in which we live. Join me as I bring to you the wisdom of truly understanding how we manage our debt effectively and build wealth on our terms. The first part of our series speaks to student loan debt; if this is you today or you have children in college, be alert to the key points outlined in this segment. Enjoy the wisdom!Our topic for the series is "Good" Debt vs. "Bad" Debt!Feature Points Covered:-Student buy non-essentials more often than other groups-There are different types of debt-Being responsible with debt will result in long-term benefitsA friend in the banking/investment industry summed it all up: good debt is an oxymoron; there's no such thing as good debt.However, while debt may be something we all wish could be avoided, there are some forms of borrowing that do have advantages, and even those that are considered bad debt can be useful if used properly.Part 1Background on Student DebtFirst and foremost, student loans should be utilized for education and required living expenses only. Trends in college student spending indicate a rise in non-essential expenses.Pricegrabber.com, in conjunction with Rand Youth Poll and Campusmag.com, issued a 20-year study showing trends in student spending. Basically, the results showed that students are more technologically savvy than 20 years ago.Spending has increased in the area of entertainment with large plasma TVs, cellular phones and iPhones with all the bells and whistles, and iPods with subscriptions to download music and DVDs.Other increases are clothing costs for designer clothing and the emergence of gourmet coffees and other specialized foods.As a result, students (not just the 18- to 21-year-olds, either) are easily drawn into borrowing extra student loans to purchase extravagant tangible and intangible goods.The key to good borrowing through student loans is to set up a budget and resist spending on unnecessary items. There's time for purchasing nicer items after graduating.Article by Terri Hare – elearners.comThanks and until our next series on “Good Debt” – stay wise!Tangela M. Davis, MBADistrict ManagerUnited First FinancialT. 704-299-1195E. tdavis@trinitystrategicconsulting.comW. www.unitedfirstfinancial.com“Be Mortgage and Debt Free in Half the Time or Less – Own It Free and Clear!”

A kiss on the neck

Posted by Lakishi Johnson on February 8, 2009 at 5:34am

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Check out what's happening on From A Writers POV!

Posted by Dominique on February 7, 2009 at 6:51pm

Hello Friends!Here's what's going on at From A Writers POV:Next month's writing is "Just my Luck" We are looking for 3 writers to submit short stories on unbelievable moments. Get details here: http://fromawriterspov.webs.com/writingevent.htmPublished Authors, if you have a book tour or event going on that you want exposure to for this summer, let us know! We are including a special for Book Ads with interviews for the summer months. (June, July, August). We are looking for 3 published authors, with events coming up in those months who want to advertise their event and receive an interview with a book ad. It is on a first come first serve bases! Currently this feature is $15. But we are allowing those who have events going on during the summer months to only pay $10 for advertising their event. Your Ad will be featured under our Summer Feature called "Look Whose Hot This Summer" for one full edition and added to our events section on our network.From A Writers POV is looking for active readers and subscribers. We are looking to give away FREE advertisement for the next few months to those who are frequent viewers of our magazine. This subscriber must be on our mailing list, post comments to weekly features and articles. Reserve spots for ads, submit articles, weekly features or inspirational writing. You can also register your book with our library. We are giving this away to 2 people. One person will receive the Advertise your service package, free for 3 months. Another person will receive the half-page advertisement for one month. All you have to do is become a frequent visitor. We will notice you!!!We look forward to hearing from you!God Bless,Dominiquewww.fromawriterspov.webs.com

Birthday bonus club your income for life

Posted by ladyruth on February 7, 2009 at 4:38pm

Hi - I’m Ruthsella and my Birthday is on 26th JuneJust imagine - you wake up and it’s Your Birthday!You get up, switch on your PC and check your mail - and there are thousands of emails from friends who have sent you cash!It’s not a dream - it really can happen!With Birthday Bonus Club (BBC)BBC is a matrix - and we’re proud of it! Because we are a matrix with some very BIG differences* It costs you nothing to join - BBC is completely free!* There are no monthly fees - ever.* There are no upgrade fees* We don’t sell anything* ..and - you will never be asked to buy anythingUpline & DownlineWe just ask you to agree to a simple request …When asked to do so, you agree to donate an amount of $2.00 to $5.00 to another member on his or her Birthday.The members to whom you will donate will be* Your upline - a maximum of nine people* The first level of your personal network - a maximum of three peopleIf you are asked to donate the maximum amount ($5.00) then BBC will never cost you more than $60.00 per year - in return, you could receive a Birthday Bonus of more than $140,000 !How does that work ..When you sign up with BBC you’ll want to tell your friends about it - after all, who wouldn’t want the chance of making a huge Birthday Bonus each year. You need only invite three friends and these are the people who form the basis of your personal network. You will be asked to donate to their Birthday Bonus’s - as they will donate to yours.When your friends invite their friends, those people will form the second level of your network and that can continue down to nine levels. If you are able to create a full 3×9 network there will be 29,523 people in your personal network. If each of those members send you the maximum of $5.00 on your Birthday, your Birthday Bonus will be $147,000..and there’s another BONUS!For every Dollar that you donate to another member’s Birthday Bonus, Birthday Bonus Club will credit your Personal Advertising Account with $1.00! You can advertise what you like - except porn - or you can exchange your Advertising Credits for cash!You can sign up with BBC here or find out more about the workings of Birthday Bonus Club hereClick to join Ruthsella on her Birthday

How Does My Motor Oil Help Keep the Engine Running Clean?

Posted by Towanda D. Cooper on February 7, 2009 at 2:18am

In my travels, people ask about different motor oils, and adding additives. Everyone has their preference on name-brand oils. I don’t get into the brand-name battle. As for additives, there isn’t a need to add an additive to your motor oil. As we all know, regular oil changes are one of the most important things that can be done to extend the life of an engine. Premium-quality motor oil will maintain its effectiveness over the life of the oil drain, allowing it to help keep the engine clean. In every bottle of oil there are certain additives that play a key role. Unfortunately, the petroleum industry isn’t required to put the motor ingredients on the bottle. But, the additives are in there. Anti-wear additives help lay down the protective film between moving parts, and stops oxidation of the motor oil. Dispersants grab the dirt and sludge before they build up during engine operation. Detergents help keep high-temperatures surfaces clean (pistons). Changing the oil at proper intervals will help to prevent ring sticking and piston deposits. The viscosity index improvers are additives that are added to ensure proper oil viscosity at extreme cold and hot operating conditions. Make sure your vehicle has its proper oil weight. If not, you’re making your vehicle work harder. Friction modifiers help to reduce friction in critical areas of the engine, thus enhancing the vehicle’s fuel economy. In order for the motor oil to complete its job, follow the recommended oil change intervals, and motor oil specifications found in the owner’s manual.

MBS - Minority Business Summit

Posted by Denise Bethune on February 6, 2009 at 8:16pm

Did you watch my videos?

Posted by LaShanda Henry on February 6, 2009 at 7:44pm

Last year I wrote a ton of eBooks for web entrepreneurs and I learned two things along the way. On a positive note, it is great to know that my eBooks have helped so many of you understand the basics of web entrepreneurship and internet marketing. On a surprising note, I realized that in answering some questions, I opened up the flood gates to so many more. A lot of you have asked me web / techie questions about blogging, building websites, marketing, networking, and the list goes on. Now some of these questions require more detail than I can give in an eBook and to be honest some of you just don't have the time to read through all my eBooks, so I have been working on a NEW Series of Web Basics Video tutorials. They are 15 to 30 minutes in length and you basically get to watch me as I do all the different things you are trying to figure out how to do online! I already have a couple of videos for you to watch right now and of course my web coaching students always get to watch my videos first! But now everybody can watch, learn, and boost their web skills with my new video tutorials. Check them out and feel free to let me know what WebTechGurl tutorials you want to see. URL: http://tutorials.webtechgurl.com/watch-now/

Remember Who's In Control!

Posted by Antavia Cooper on February 6, 2009 at 3:37pm

I remember when I was a child, I would get really upset over something...I couldn't see beyond that moment. I remember my mom telling me to calm down, and after she analyzed the situation, I would then see it wasn't so bad. I wish I could say I have outgrown my over-reacting or that I've finally come to a place in my Christian walk that I can let it go...but I haven't. I'm way better than I was, however, there are times I am so blinded by the circumstance, I lose focus of Who is in control. It's at those times, my Father gently whispers to me, "Be still and know that I am God."Verses to Remember:"Be still and know that I am God" Deuteronomy 46:10Point to Ponder:I need to keep my focus on Who is in control of my life.Prayer for the Day:"Father, I commit this day to You, because I know You are in control of every circumstance and situation in my life."

Essence Fest

Posted by Clyde Anderson on February 6, 2009 at 8:36am

2009 Essence Music Festival

featuring

Beyonce, Maxwell, Ne-Yo, John Legend, Robin Thicke

-- but where's Maze?

So far the 2009 Essence Music Festival's roster is notable for an abundance of relatively fresh faces and the absence of a familiar one.

Last summer, Essence Fest officials announced from the stage of the Superdome that Beyonce was already booked for '09. She'll join Ne-Yo, Maxwell, Anita Baker, Al Green, John Legend, Robin Thicke, Salt-N-Pepa, En Vogue, Teena Marie, Solange and Eric Benet at the 15th Essence festival July 3, 4 and 5. More>>>

DISCOUNTED PRICES FOR GENERAL OFFICE/BACK OFFICE HELP FOR STRUGGLING BUSINESS OWNERS

Posted by Phyllis L on February 6, 2009 at 6:00am

ENTREPRENEURS, SOLO-PRENEURS, SELF EMPLOYED, HOME BASE BUSINESSES AND BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS:We're introducing a program that's designed to help struggling business owners with back office support. Our prices are discounted from our regular prices and this will happen for the entire year of 2009. Access our website and go to our contact page and click on our BOOKNOW button and make an appointment for a FREE CONSULTATION. HAPPY NEW YEAR.Visit our website: www.uniquely40virtualoffice.comPhyllis L JacksonCEO/FOUNDERUniquely40, LLC

DESIGNED.PURPOSED.TREASURED.HIDDEN.PROSPEOUS AND BLESSED...FINDING YOU

Posted by Dyanner Brown on February 6, 2009 at 5:30am

Earlier today.. a friend sent me a wonderful word on Ruth...'Finding Yourself'

She found herself working in a field belonging to Boaz.Ruth 2:3 NIVRuth's life was spiraling downward. Her husband died. She'd left her old home in Moab and wasn't accepted in her new one in Bethlehem. She was in survival mode, making the best of a bad deal by gleaning just enough to stay alive. Then God turned things around. The reapers began deliberately dropping handfuls of barley in her path. She started picking up undeserved blessings. Why? Because Boaz saw Ruth gleaning and told his workers, "leave them for her to pick up" (Ruth 2:16 NIV). Even though Boaz had never spoken directly to Ruth, she still received the blessing.

There's an important lesson here: You don't know what God has spoken over your life, but suddenly everything changes! Doors open, opportunities come, people you thought didn't notice you, or even like you, begin showing you favor. What's happening? Your steps are being ordered by the Lord (Psalm 37:23).When the Israelites came into the Promised Land God told them, I'm giving you "vineyards… you did not plant" (Deuteronomy 6:11 NKJV). God can put you in situations where others do the work and you get the benefit. And you don't even have to worry, or get jealous about somebody else getting what's yours, because nobody can glean it except you.

Ruth started out for one destination and 'found herself' in another. When Boaz called her name, she came from the background to a place of blessing in the foreground. Instead of working in a corner of the field, she ended up owning the field. When God moves, that's how quickly it can happen. So be ready!Bob Gass – The Word for Today – The VineDaily Bible Reading:Exodus 36-38, Matthew 9:27-38, Psalm 96, Proverbs 3:5-6

Thanks my dear freind and sister ,... so much for that!(You know who you are...)

Designed. Purposed. Treasured. Hidden. Prosperous. Blessed...Find You?Dyanner Brown~ Talitha Cumi Inspires~ January 26, 2009The writing above written by Bob Gass was so very inspiring to me, that I was reminded how, just on yesterday, I was just speaking about Ruth yesterday, to another sister in Christ who is also single! We were discussing how some single women that I've known, often seem to have a problem waiting on God and being consecrated fully to God. They often ask me questions like, "Dyanner, you just aren't interested in getting married again are you? You don't want to put yourself out there and date?" And the looks on their faces are just hilarious to me, just thinking about it. They look as if someone has given me a death sentence and they just feel so very sorry for me. I have even had friends who have told me, "Oh, you just need a man." "You are just a workaholic!" and my personal favorite is this one, "You just need to come out of your comfort zone." As I strive to fulfill the purpose on my life and allow God this season to be consecrated solely to Him and His will, I find that there are others who have more difficulty with my choice than I do, in living my choice. I choose to obey God and do what God has ordained me to do for the set season according to the purpose he has for my life.. knowing full well that though the weeping [time or season of struggle, sufferings in the flesh and natural] may endure [last, be] for night.. [a set time, a night season, a hidden season, a season of consecrating]; joy [rejoicing, blessings, ease, prosperity, reward] comes in the morning [a new time, a new day season, a time of refreshing, unveiling and shining]..

As I said, earlier, a friend of mine who actually understands the importance of consecrating oneself to God and going through a process of purification and perfuming.. both thought about how amazing it is, how many single women are still ...searching for love in all the wrong places. I see it every day. I happen to work at a college residential office and often see so many women of varying ages, races, skin tones, shapes and sizes. Though so much of their characteristics often vary and differ, one thing remains a constant: desperation to have a man in their lives, belongingness and intimacy. Some would rather have a man that will not work, will disrespect them, mistreat them, cheat in them and even beat them, than be alone. It is as if so many women have been brainwashed into thinking that the only means of worth is to have a man. So many of us are seeking for our abundant lives, wealth, esteem, worth and prosperity in the life of someone else, jobs and/or material things, outside of forming a life affirming relationship with God first!

But ...Is it really worth it?...When this abundance of life, things, money and worth is not attained by other means outside of God we are so very shocked that it does not work. Even if, by chance, whatever we seek after is attained, we do not have the momentum and drive to keep it maintained, due to a lack of teaching or understanding. You see, anything we achieve or attain, outside of God will only be for a short season. THats right, its only temporary. So.. all that hard work, manipulating, game playing, sex giving, food cooking, working and more working and bodily or fleshly exercise, works, or progression does not profit us little of nothing. IT only last temporarily and we end up feeling like we have just wasting some more time, less worthwhile with a lowered self image and self esteem of ourselves and asking our selves.. "Was it really worth it?

Been there, done that...Of course, Ruth had already been there and done that. She went through when she was married to one of Naomi's sons, who was not really operating as the Godly preist of his household. If he were, though Ruth was a Moabitess, and worshipped other gods, when he married her, she would have converted then. Ruth did not. Ruth's life did not begin to change, until after her husband, who did not take a stand against idolatry she was committing, had died along with his brother and his father, who also had fallen prey to serving idol gods. There Ruth was with no money, no man and a mother law who was bitter. Nevertheless, despite Ruth's past, she made a choice to follow Naomi, her bitter mother in law and serve the one and only true and living God. Ruth chose to repent, which means to go another direction from your previous direction or path. Ruth had already been to sorrow and pain. She had already committed the acts of idolatry. She had already experienced not being in the will of God and not living life and made a conscience choice

Obedience is better than Sacrifice...What I love most about the story of Ruth, is that Ruth submitted herself under the authority of the person that God had in her life to mentor, lead and teach her. She listened to what Naomi had to teach her and she hearkened to what was taught. Ruth then, out of obedience, went to work. She was not sitting around doing nothing and just hoping, wishing and praying for a man. In fact, when Ruth was out in the fields gleaning, she was not even looking for a man. While she was working, being busy and seeking out that which defined who she was in life; the man that GOD had positioned for her, found her. The man that God had for her, was linked to and positioned where her purpose and obedience was. Imagine what Ruth would have sacrificed if she had not been obedient to Naomi.

Who am I?When we as women, ask ourselves and our Creator and Father God, the question, "Who am I?" instead of asking everyone and everything else; we learn who we are in God and find out our definition, worth, esteem and value in Him; as well as learn what our purpose is! We can then also begin working and walking in that purpose, ushering in the set season and time that God has purposed to open up the eyes of the Boaz, the blessing, that door of opportunity and the prosperity, that God has for us. This also presents the awesome set time and season for the right purposed man of od to find, us as his wife.

A change of Focus!WHen our focus becomes the Master of all men, instead of being focused on having a man, thats when God will focus on us and ensure that we learn truly who we are and what we can accomplish in Him, while we are single. WE will also realize truly what defines us, what our worth is, what our purpose and potential is in God, the only one who can define and determine who we are and we then can begin having and enjoying the abundant life that Jesus Christ came to give us as a single woman. Being happily single with sound, stable and peacefilled emotions, well being, health, and prospering in the Lord and in life is a pre-requisite to being happily married with all these things. If it is not attained or on the way to being attained, while one is single.. there is a distinct possibilty that it may be difficult to, after one is married. Whatever the state of mind someone is, prior to marriage, is the way it will be afterward. If we think that we are nothing, have nothing, be nothing and that we are tore up from the floor up.. while we are single.. Guess what??.. We will still be whatever we think we are, when we are married, only then, it will be so much more magnified to a greater degree, since there is more than just the one individual. There are two becoming one. . The thing is, whatever experiences, situations, circumstances and environements we saw in our lives , is most likely what we will draw back into our lives, unless we have learned who we truly are is derived from our relationship in and with Christ.

What you Saw.. you Draw..When we have looked into the mirror of our own souls and lives.. and have derived some vision of who we are, whether good or bad. Beloved.. whatever we saw... that is also the people we will draw... into our lives.. If we saw ugly, torn up, messed up, washed up, pitiful, broke, busted and disgusted.. You guessed it... THat is what we will most certainly draw into our own lives.. If we want prosperous, successful and life affirming people in our lives, we must first see this person within ourselves. Ruth was blessed because she was obedient, she listened to her mentor and teacher, she followed leadership and she was busy working in the field where the harvest was. Because she was purpose minded and wiling to work for her own prosperity, God blessed her with the man who owned the fields she was working in. What a way, for God to reveal his word.. "Don't despise small beginnings"! Ruth found herself in God, her purpose and the blessing that God had for her! But if she had not found herself, found God and turned her nose up to working out in the fields.. she would not have been in the right place at the righ time and in the perfect season to be found.. by the right man.... that would ultimately lead to the great purpose of being part of the lineage and ancestry of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! WHat an awesome purpose !

Find yourself.. Find Christ, Find your Purpose.. Find Peace and Prosperity!FInding oneself is definitely key! WHen we find ourselves, then we find out who we are in GOD! We also determine what our true potential and identity is in Him. This builds and establishes our sense of self, our self worth and self esteem in Him, creating and validating us to be more stable, composed and definitely more confident and assured in Christ, Jesus and His word to us. We find our purposes and we become surrounded by His favor, His love and we become completely hid in HIM. Therefore, we then, can find and achieve our abundant life, prosperity, wealth, peace and all that we need.. in this life, including the ability to be found by the Boaz and not the Bozo.. that God has for us!!!!

~Proverbs 31 ~"Who [but a true man of valor, worth, honor, integrity, godly character, distinction, and of God, A Boaz not a Bozo, a Jacob, not aJoker, an Issac not an Ishmael, The KING and not the Slave] can find a virtuous [pure, virtue holding, strong, empowerd, educated, rare, refined, beautiful, multifaceted, rich, precious, powerful, prosperous, fruitful, productive, accomplished, annointed, hidden, treasured, shining, successful] woman? Her price [worth, value, esteem, strength, character, wealth, cost, prosperity, fruitfulness, annointing, and purpose] is far above [much more greater than] rubies [a precious strong gem of passion, treasured and hidden in the earth, made by God's hands]."

You are Treasured!!You are so much more hidden and treasured, more valuable, more more strong, refined and shine so much more in the eyes of God.. than rubies.. You are not coal.. to be used for warmth and passions, and then discarded, beloved.. You are a refined, rare, treasured by God, by the His mighty refiners fire.. as His rare, precious, valuable and most esteemed DIAMOND.. in the earth.. You were designed, skillfully and uniquelly to Shine in and for HIM for all the world to see His brilliance in and on you! !

So.. Keep on Shining Beloved of God! ~ Love ya much!Wow.. now I was not planning to write all of that, but I am certain.. that it was a word that I blessed and inspired me as I was being inspired of God to write it. Perhaps you were inspired and know someone else.. who also needs to know how special and valuable they are to God today.. Send them an inspirational word.. today.. You will be inspired and glad that you did..Remember ... God desires to shine through in all that you do in this life! He desires for His love to eminate from you and illuminate and inspire the lives of those you come in contact with in business, in family and in life!! You are right now.. blessed to be a blessing in the world...

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Talitha Cumi Inspires The World..Just click the link below.. or just copy and paste the address in your browser.. If you need an official invite from the network, just , email me at talithacumiinspires@live.com or at this email address. Thanks for all your love and support! God bless you beloved of God...Big hugs and keep on shining the love and light of Jesus Christ in all that you do and say, everyday.. as His beloved diamond!!

Aspire to Arise to be more than you ever imagined & thought that you could ever be!Dyanner Brown~ Talitha Cumi Inspires~ www.talithacumiinspirestheworld.ning.comDaughter of God, Risen to Inspire the lives of others ..One inspired word at a time!

In Case you are robbed and directed to withdraw funds from the ATM.. Please Read & Pass ON.

Posted by Raine Torae on February 6, 2009 at 1:58am

This info was passed on to me and I believe Sharing is Caring.ATM Pin #The recent tragedy of a young woman being kidnapped and eventuallykilled;after she had repeatedly given the kidnapper a wrong PIN to herATM card. If she knew the method below, she could have been saved. So Ithink it is important enough to let you know. Here you go.If you should ever be forced by a robber to withdraw money from an ATMmachine, you can notify the police by entering your Pin # in reverse. Forexample if your pin number is 1234 then you would put in 4321.The ATM recognizes that your pin number is backwards from the ATM card youplaced in the machine. The machine will still give you the money yourequested, but unknown to the robber, the police will be immediatelydispatched to help you.This information was recently broadcasted on FOX TV and it states that itis seldom used because people don't know it exists.Please pass this along.

Organic Skin Care

Posted by Sheya on February 5, 2009 at 11:30pm

The trend towards the purchase of organic products is vastly growing throughout the United States. Wal-Mart recently publicized intentions to increase their availability of organic food by 50% within the upcoming years. More people are extending their interest beyond the purchase of organic foods, they are moving towards purchasing organic skincare as well. Recent studies have shown that more and more women are in the market for organic skincare products. Women are being correctly educated to the facts regarding the importance of what you put on your body is just as essential as what you put into your body. Any skin care product that is used on our skin is quickly absorbed into the skin. Therefore, the use of organic skincare products, which are produced from nature and contains no harmful chemicals, works effectively to assure nice, healthy skin for all. This healthy skin glow is obtained without the use of chemicals, which can cause health problems. .....read more http://www.naturallynurturingbeauty.com/blog/2009/01/organic-skin-care/

Career Day!!!

Posted by Tangela Davis on February 5, 2009 at 11:09pm

Change Has Come to America in 2009!!!The Choice is Yours!!!The question is WILL YOU Embrace it!-Are you tired of looking for dead end jobs?-Have you been laid off, downsized or fired?-Are you tired of making ends meet?-Are you truly looking for a real opportunity?-Are you searching for a proven system?-Do you need income and SOON?-Are you tired of working multiple jobs and things aren’t any better?-Are you looking for a better way?We are United First Financial and we are seeking professional, business minded individuals who are in search of real opportunities and real results. We provide state of the art step by step training, through our proven system which has already accumulated well over 50,000 clients nationwide and helped clients pay down over $153M in principal. If this is you, and you are dependable, accountable, and results focused, contact us and we will begin the screening process. For more information contact us at 704-299-1195 to register below for our Career Day Event.CAREER DAYSaturday, February 7, 20099:00 am-11:00 amHoliday Inn – University Executive Park8520 University Executive Park DriveCharlotte, NC 28262CALL to Register…704-299-1195!!

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2009 Essence Music Festival

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Beyonce, Maxwell, Ne-Yo, John Legend, Robin Thicke

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