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When I look back…

28 Friday Dec 2018

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2019, authentic, choices, decisions, Destiny, Expectation, Faithful, family, Friends, Glory, God, grace, gratitude, heart, Honour, journey, joy, love, new year, Path, peace, purpose, Sorrow, tears

… I sigh a breath of relief because it’s only through God’s grace that I remain standing; and able to share this post.

If ever there was a year that showed me flames, it was 2018. I shall spare you the detail but if you remember anything from this post, know that whatever and whoever is sent to put a spoke in the wheels of your destiny, it will not succeed. I say this confidently because boy, oh, boy… did they come fast and furiously. And each attempt was thwarted and came to naught, thanks to the Hand of God over my life.

I cried a lot this year.
It was a combination of tears of joy and tears of sorrow; some I personally experienced and others I witnessed.

There were tears for the disappointment in the way some prospective projects folded.
There were tears for the disappointment in the way some people (including family) behaved.
There were tears for the disappointment in the way some people chose to defeat the ends of justice to save face instead of taking responsibility for their untoward choices/decisions.
There were tears for the disappointment in the way some associations dissolved before they even took off.
There were tears for the disappointment in the way some people used people as pawns in their game of life.
There were tears for the disappointment in the way some people choose to continue along the path of a dysfunctional façade knowing full well that these actions have a domino effect.

Some of the hardest tears were for the ties that I chose to sever in the name of self-preservation and peace of mind. Like my mentor pointed out, ‘Jesus did not resurrect Judas and neither should you’. And also, forgiveness does not equate to re-association.

So in all the tears, pain and disappointment, I’m most grateful for the fact that it brought me to my knees and made me draw closer to God. There was many a night I was face flat on the floor either crying out in prayer or having these heated debates with God trying to figure out the why. Until, one morning, He whispered “be still and trust Me”.

And when that penny dropped, the journey became more enjoyable and the revelations came about sooner and more clearly.

With the start of the New Year just days away, I continue to look ahead with great expectation, an open heart and confident that He that started a good work will make sure it manifests as and when it should.

As you embrace 2019:

May you honour yourself (and your space) and enforce the relevant boundaries.
Let your no be no and your yes, be yes.
May you walk in purpose and never compromise the work you are called to do, all for His glory.
May you never settle for anything less than you deserve.

More importantly, may your heart be filled with perfect peace, undiluted joy and gratitude for all things (big and small).

Love. Love. And more love to you and yours for 2019 and beyond…

No regrets, only lessons…

30 Wednesday Dec 2015

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2016, authenticity, choose, Destiny, Empathy, fabulous, favoured, Freedom, God, heart, honesty, kindness, lessons, life, love, new year, peace, perspective, purpose, Resilience, strength, thank you, time

Lessons I learnt in 2015…

Life happens and all you can do is be authentically YOU.

The truth, no matter how harsh or painful does indeed set one free.

Things like honesty, integrity and courage are rare traits but still alive (especially in the corporate world).

Circumstances, people’s opinions, and mistakes do not define YOU.

Clichéd as it sounds YOU are stronger and more resilient than any curveball that comes your way.

Having standards and refusing to settle is perfectly fine; YOU are the son or daughter of a King and deserve only the best.

Nothing is more liberating than breaking free from toxic, small-minded, negative Nancy/Neil types.

YOU have a direct line to God and YOU know what He says about your life, future. DON’T you dare (not for one minute) allow anyone to talk you out of changing direction or second guess what you know to be the Divine truth for your purpose driven life… keep your eyes and ears fixed to your Father’s voice, guidance.

The biggest lesson for me was accepting that I am more than enough; that the people who are meant to be and want to be in my life will stick like glue and others will disappear into the ether.

As you get ready to latch on to all that 2016 has in store, my prayer is that you will always choose: authenticity, love, kindness, empathy, peace. That your faith plus His grace and increased discernment will propel you to heights never imagined; and that your hearts desires will be fulfilled.

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous and favoured xxx

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Destined to succeed 🙌

12 Saturday Dec 2015

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This week I learnt the true meaning of “be still and know that I am God”. How many times have you heard that line?

At face value it seems pretty self explanatory and simple. But, its not until you find yourself in the thick of a curveball that those simple words offer you a renewed sense of hope and confidence.

I continue to stand through His grace, that simple line and a praise marathon. I don’t know about you but nothing can soothe and lift your spirit like getting your praise on.

And so as I sit and type this post all I can say is though shots may be fired, if you choose to stand on His Word and let the music flow, you will come out victorious (no matter who tries their tricks).

These are the songs that kept me moving and I hope they will minister to you too:

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous and favoured xxx

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Here’s the thing…

26 Thursday Nov 2015

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Blessing, Closed door, Created, Destiny, Detour, Distance, fabulous, favoured, grace, gratitude, heart, Heartache, journey, Moulded, perspective, purpose, Silence, tears, thank you, thankful, The Potter, time, Walk

Today, I sit and write with the biggest smile on my face… and a heart bursting with gratitude.
Let me share why:

* I’m super thankful for the grace and love of our Father. It sustains me even on those days when I feel like I’m running on empty.

* I’m super thankful for severed ties. I’m all for building bridges but when God says move on, and move on without them, then who am I to whimper?!

* I’m super thankful for the distance and silence from certain quarters because sometimes we are too close to a situation or person to realise that there’s no real value or meaning in that association.

* I’m super thankful for all the misguided attempts and bets about my destiny that all came to naught. When you wage a bet against a daughter of the most High then you best be prepared to lose. Boom!

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* I’m super thankful for every “no” or closed door I received because it made me realise that that was just a blessing in disguise.

* I’m super thankful for the detour my journey has taken and how this new avenue has opened my eyes and heart in ways I could never have imagined.

* I’m super thankful for every tear shed and every moment my heart ached because those times and His grace have allowed me to keep walking boldly.

When I look back at the year that was, there are some experiences that make me want to run for cover. But, the one thing that I’ve learnt is that when you are walking in purpose, nothing and no-one can break what the Potter has designed and moulded.

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous & favoured xxx

Moving along swiftly…

02 Wednesday Sep 2015

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Arise, Destiny, fabulous, faith, favoured, God, love, peace, purpose, reconciliation, season, Thrive, time

Arise!

Stand firmly and with faith.

Be the one to make a difference… today and always.

When you are focused on sowing seeds of love, peace, reconciliation and every single thing in line with your purpose, the fulfillment is incomparable.

One lesson I’ve learnt over the years: obedience is key. Know when to walk away, cut those ties & acknowledge/ appreciate that that specific season is over. You only have one person to please – God.

Holding on longer (to a person or situation) than you should causes unnecessary pain, frustration and delays. And let’s face it, ain’t nobody got time for that.

Now go out there and thrive… because you are destined to do so.

Thank you for taking the time to read.

Stay fabulous & favoured xxx

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