Daily Faith Walk

Monday, December 13, 2010

So, I have made it to another semester. It is the end of Fall 2010 and my grades have not improved but at least I am passing. 

Recently, I had to withdraw from an Elementary Spanish class, because  I could not handle it along with the course load, and barely passing my major, introduction to social work. Maybe the decision not to get a degree in Pastoral Ministry, was not so smart, since I knew the word of God better than the practices and principles of social work. 
Nevertheless, I am going to get a tutor, study and walk by faith in this going to school at fifty thang. There was some good news, the advisor waived the swimming requirements because of my ages,( plus old girl was not about to get her wig wet) see if you are fifty and over you do not have to take the class or the test, which leaves me free time to study upstairs on the fifth floor, in the tutoring lab.

Not having a car is killing me, if it were not for the faith walk physically and mentally, emotionally I would be on the first greyhound bus back to Atlanta, because the transit system in Broken Arrow and Tulsa is way behind the times.

Sometimes, on my daily faith walks to classes, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, even though it gets a little dim . Only by the grace of God I have not turn tail and run back home, and hearing all those folks,  who bet on me to fail.  Therefore, I went about my daily faith walk of life with a fervent, patient hope that the Holy Spirit will do his thing in His timing, and deal with the negative events along the way.

SPIRIT HELP NOTE:

Isaiah 40: 30-31, "Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who "wait" on the LORD, shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles they shall run and not be weary they shall walk and not faint".

Monday, December 13, 2010

So, I have made it to another semester. It is the end of Fall 2010 and my grades have not improved but at least I am passing. 

Recently, I had to withdraw from an Elementary Spanish class, because  I could not handle it along with the course load, and barely passing my major, introduction to social work. Maybe the decision not to get a degree in Pastoral Ministry, was not so smart, since I knew the word of God better than the practices and principles of social work. 
Nevertheless, I am going to get a tutor, study and walk by faith in this going to school at fifty thang. There was some good news, the advisor waived the swimming requirements because of my ages,( plus old girl was not about to get her wig wet) see if you are fifty and over you do not have to take the class or the test, which leaves me free time to study upstairs on the fifth floor, in the tutoring lab.

Not having a car is killing me, if it were not for the faith walk physically and mentally, emotionally I would be on the first greyhound bus back to Atlanta, because the transit system in Broken Arrow and Tulsa is way behind the times.

Sometimes, on my daily faith walks to classes, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, even though it gets a little dim . Only by the grace of God I have not turn tail and run back home, and hearing all those folks,  who bet on me to fail.  Therefore, I went about my daily faith walk of life with a fervent, patient hope that the Holy Spirit will do his thing in His timing, and deal with the negative events along the way.

SPIRIT HELP NOTE:

Isaiah 40: 30-31, "Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall, but those who "wait" on the LORD, shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles they shall run and not be weary they shall walk and not faint".

I like to begin today's episode with a question. What has been your hardest, transition in order to make a needed transformation?  The  Holy Spirit whispered a statement , I need to transition you from something to transform you to something!
So, let's check out the definition of transition, as a "noun" it is the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another, for example losing your job, a spouse, or a home.
A biblical example can be found in Matthew 26:50 (AMP), Jesus is speaking, "Friend do what you came for". this is a sign of betrayal but also a transition and transformation Jesus knew about. Just like God knew about the covid19 virus, our transition and transformation of who we are called to be doesn't stop because of a pandemic.   Now let us check out the definition for transformation or transform, as a verb it means to make a thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance or character, and as a noun it says a RULE for making a transformation, so we see here that there are rules or laws to transformation...WOW!

A woman by the name of Rosabeth Moss Kanter said, there were ten reasons people resist transition or change,  here's five (5). Loss of control, Excess uncertainty, Concerns about competence, such as can I do it? and Past resentments, and the final one is Surprise, surprise! decisions imposed    on people suddenly, with no time to get used to the idea.

This makes me thing about a quote from William Bridges about transition, he said, "It is when we are in transition that we are most COMPLETELY ALIVE! And Bryant McGill says this regarding transformation, "Real transformation requires real HONESTY. If you want to move forward---GET REAL WITH YOURSELF!

Talk about transition to transformation in this 11th episode, speaks parallels to mine. I invite you to purchase my book to read about from greyhound to a cap and gown is a true faith transition and transformation.  I am not talking about the transition from the terminator to the governor of California, but the transition from what I use to be to the person God created me to become here on earth.

SPIRIT HELP NOTE:
Matthew 26:50, "Friend, do what you came for".

I like to begin today's episode with a question. What has been your hardest, transition in order to make a needed transformation?  The  Holy Spirit whispered a statement , I need to transition you from something to transform you to something!
So, let's check out the definition of transition, as a "noun" it is the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another, for example losing your job, a spouse, or a home.
A biblical example can be found in Matthew 26:50 (AMP), Jesus is speaking, "Friend do what you came for". this is a sign of betrayal but also a transition and transformation Jesus knew about. Just like God knew about the covid19 virus, our transition and transformation of who we are called to be doesn't stop because of a pandemic.   Now let us check out the definition for transformation or transform, as a verb it means to make a thorough or dramatic change in form, appearance or character, and as a noun it says a RULE for making a transformation, so we see here that there are rules or laws to transformation...WOW!

A woman by the name of Rosabeth Moss Kanter said, there were ten reasons people resist transition or change,  here's five (5). Loss of control, Excess uncertainty, Concerns about competence, such as can I do it? and Past resentments, and the final one is Surprise, surprise! decisions imposed    on people suddenly, with no time to get used to the idea.

This makes me thing about a quote from William Bridges about transition, he said, "It is when we are in transition that we are most COMPLETELY ALIVE! And Bryant McGill says this regarding transformation, "Real transformation requires real HONESTY. If you want to move forward---GET REAL WITH YOURSELF!

Talk about transition to transformation in this 11th episode, speaks parallels to mine. I invite you to purchase my book to read about from greyhound to a cap and gown is a true faith transition and transformation.  I am not talking about the transition from the terminator to the governor of California, but the transition from what I use to be to the person God created me to become here on earth.

SPIRIT HELP NOTE:
Matthew 26:50, "Friend, do what you came for".

I like to begin today's episode with a question? Have you ever broken the law?
While listing to a couple of my favorite podcasts, the Holy Spirit whispered the two subjects that applied to me breaking the laws of life, and it goes like this:

Ouch! I cannot fix what I am not facing, which is the three (3) Laws of Wisdom (LIFE).

Number #1 is the Parkinson's Law, a law of growth (in spiritual form) to prevent procrastination, by setting clear "deadlines", of achieving my goal, calling or vision.

Number #2 is Murphy's Law of, "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong".  But as a believer in the Law of Attraction and Expectation, (or faith), I say it this way, "Anything that can go right will go right",

Number #3 which confirms my biggest problem, the Manson's Law of Avoidance, which explains how people will avoid something that will threaten their identity. But the identity we have of ourselves is and will always be different than the one God created us to be. The Holy Spirit revealed to me that our self-image or self-concept is too low for God, and we are threaten when He gives us something we cannot see ourselves doing or being successful it, so we avoid it and Him.

This reminds me of a quote from one of my mentors, the great Les Brown-, "Until you handle it with grace, it will stay in your face".

 Right about now the whole world is watching the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin, to determine if he broke the law of "excessive force".

SPIRIT HELP NOTE:
Human as we are, we have biases of what we already know!  2 Timothy 2:15 says to rightfully divide the  word of truth.

I like to begin today's episode with a question? Have you ever broken the law?
While listing to a couple of my favorite podcasts, the Holy Spirit whispered the two subjects that applied to me breaking the laws of life, and it goes like this:

Ouch! I cannot fix what I am not facing, which is the three (3) Laws of Wisdom (LIFE).

Number #1 is the Parkinson's Law, a law of growth (in spiritual form) to prevent procrastination, by setting clear "deadlines", of achieving my goal, calling or vision.

Number #2 is Murphy's Law of, "Anything that can go wrong will go wrong".  But as a believer in the Law of Attraction and Expectation, (or faith), I say it this way, "Anything that can go right will go right",

Number #3 which confirms my biggest problem, the Manson's Law of Avoidance, which explains how people will avoid something that will threaten their identity. But the identity we have of ourselves is and will always be different than the one God created us to be. The Holy Spirit revealed to me that our self-image or self-concept is too low for God, and we are threaten when He gives us something we cannot see ourselves doing or being successful it, so we avoid it and Him.

This reminds me of a quote from one of my mentors, the great Les Brown-, "Until you handle it with grace, it will stay in your face".

 Right about now the whole world is watching the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin, to determine if he broke the law of "excessive force".

SPIRIT HELP NOTE:
Human as we are, we have biases of what we already know!  2 Timothy 2:15 says to rightfully divide the  word of truth.

Morning, afternoon, evening whatever the case maybe!

This Daily Faith Walk is very personal because,  this is my "re-birth" day. Back in March 27, 1993, the old Donna Marie Wells was put to death, and then her "re-birth" was supernaturally manifested, by the might hand of Jesus Christ.

The Holy Spirit whispered from the book of Ecclesiastes 7: 1, " A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of DEATH than the day of one's birth..."

Confronting one's own mortality at the funeral of another should make one live a wiser, more sober life, especially with COVID-19!

Morning, afternoon, evening whatever the case maybe!

This Daily Faith Walk is very personal because,  this is my "re-birth" day. Back in March 27, 1993, the old Donna Marie Wells was put to death, and then her "re-birth" was supernaturally manifested, by the might hand of Jesus Christ.

The Holy Spirit whispered from the book of Ecclesiastes 7: 1, " A good name is better than precious ointment, and the day of DEATH than the day of one's birth..."

Confronting one's own mortality at the funeral of another should make one live a wiser, more sober life, especially with COVID-19!

Excerpt from: From Greyhound To A Cap-N-Gown

Monday, August 2, 2010
I moved to 1210 Francis Clara dorm on the 12th floor, which was the "quite area" mainly for older student from ages thirty-five and up.  I was vulnerable to this type of situation, (living on campus and moving every semester) but valuable in the sight of God because He approved a move, meal plan, and no roommate every time just for me!

But on this faith walk, the enemy of my carnal mind, walked with me constantly reminding me of the fact that i was not from a pedigree like the others  who attended Oral Roberts University.  Each day I had to read Joyce Myers book, "Battlefield of the Mind" to stay focus and to remind myself that I too am valuable!

Stop focusing on present circumstances, and situation once God has blessed you out of one move on to the next blessings, because He knows the beginning from the end.   Also, remember you are suck with God as a heavenly father, because it is He who created your parents then you.

Spirit Help Note:

Psalm 118:24, NLT, "This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it"

Romans 8:38-39 (TLB) " I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can't, and life can't. The angels won't, and all the powers of hell itself cannot keep God' love away. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, or where we are, high above the sky, or in the deepest ocean, nothing will ever be able to separate us from the love of God demonstrated by our Lord Jesus Christ when he died for us."

Excerpt from: From Greyhound To A Cap-N-Gown

Monday, August 2, 2010
I moved to 1210 Francis Clara dorm on the 12th floor, which was the "quite area" mainly for older student from ages thirty-five and up.  I was vulnerable to this type of situation, (living on campus and moving every semester) but valuable in the sight of God because He approved a move, meal plan, and no roommate every time just for me!

But on this faith walk, the enemy of my carnal mind, walked with me constantly reminding me of the fact that i was not from a pedigree like the others  who attended Oral Roberts University.  Each day I had to read Joyce Myers book, "Battlefield of the Mind" to stay focus and to remind myself that I too am valuable!

Stop focusing on present circumstances, and situation once God has blessed you out of one move on to the next blessings, because He knows the beginning from the end.   Also, remember you are suck with God as a heavenly father, because it is He who created your parents then you.

Spirit Help Note:

Psalm 118:24, NLT, "This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it"

Romans 8:38-39 (TLB) " I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from his love. Death can't, and life can't. The angels won't, and all the powers of hell itself cannot keep God' love away. Our fears for today, our worries about tomorrow, or where we are, high above the sky, or in the deepest ocean, nothing will ever be able to separate us from the love of God demonstrated by our Lord Jesus Christ when he died for us."