Thursday, February 10, 2011
My great hope
"My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return". Maya Angelou
I think I am going to meditate on this one for a while.
I think I am going to meditate on this one for a while.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Image- I challenge you to think about your image today
This excerpt is taken from the V.O.W. series taught by Pastor Christina Staton for Christina Staton Ministries January 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2011. Learned so much from her that I just can't help sharing. Follow her at Empire Christian center(www.empirecc.org) or on facebook as Christina Staton Ministries.
Question of the day:"What image are you projecting to the world today?
IMAGE
"Image is not simply a trademark, a design, a slogan, or an easily remembered picture. It is a studiously crafted personality profile of an individual, corporation, product or service". Daniel T. Boorstin
Image-An impression of something, standard or typical example
Building Your Personal Image
"The best thing you can do for a friend is hold up a mirror".
A. Personal Behavior(Phillippians 1:27)
"Behavior is what a man does, not what he thinks, feels or believes".
You should always be conscious of:
"I dress for the image not for myself, not for the people, not for the fashion, not for men". Marlene Dietrich
You should always be:
"Rhythm is something you either have or don't have, but when you have it, you have it all over" Elvis Presley
A. Your Unique System:Deliberate (1 Corinthians 14:40)
" I must create a sysytem or be enslaved by another man's". William Blake
B. Your Unique Flow:Divine (Acts 17:28)
"I like to see you move with the rhythm, I like to see when you're dancing from within". Bob Marley
C. Your Unique Style: Distinctive (Psalm 139:14)
"Oh, never mind the fashion, when one has a style of one's own, it is always twenty times better". Margaret Oliphant
Question of the day:"What image are you projecting to the world today?
IMAGE
"Image is not simply a trademark, a design, a slogan, or an easily remembered picture. It is a studiously crafted personality profile of an individual, corporation, product or service". Daniel T. Boorstin
Image-An impression of something, standard or typical example
Building Your Personal Image
"The best thing you can do for a friend is hold up a mirror".
A. Personal Behavior(Phillippians 1:27)
"Behavior is what a man does, not what he thinks, feels or believes".
You should always be conscious of:
- Body Language
- Words
- Actions, reactions and responses
"I dress for the image not for myself, not for the people, not for the fashion, not for men". Marlene Dietrich
You should always be:
- Neat and clean
- Appropriate
- Non-offensive
"Rhythm is something you either have or don't have, but when you have it, you have it all over" Elvis Presley
A. Your Unique System:Deliberate (1 Corinthians 14:40)
" I must create a sysytem or be enslaved by another man's". William Blake
B. Your Unique Flow:Divine (Acts 17:28)
"I like to see you move with the rhythm, I like to see when you're dancing from within". Bob Marley
C. Your Unique Style: Distinctive (Psalm 139:14)
"Oh, never mind the fashion, when one has a style of one's own, it is always twenty times better". Margaret Oliphant
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Corrie Ten Boom Quotes
Some inspiration for the week. Enjoy!!
Quotes by Corrie Ten Boom
"Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God."
"Hold everyhting in your hands lightly otherwise it hurts when God pries your fingers open".
"If you look at the world you will be distressed, if you look within you will be depressed, if you look at God you will be at rest".
"Forgiveness is an act of will and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart".
"What wings are to a bird, and sails to a ship, so is prayer to the soul".
"It is not my ability, but my response to God's ability, that counts".
Trying to do the Lord's work in your own strength is the most confusing, exhausting, and tedious of all work. But when you are filled with the Holy Spirit, then the ministry of Jesus flows out of you".
"Some knowledge is too heavy...you cannot bear it...your Father will carry it until you are able".
"Don't bother to give God instructions; just report for duty".
"Dear Jesus...how foolish of me to have called for human help when You are here".
"You can never learn that Christ is all you need until Christ is all you have".
"There are no if's in God's world. And no places that are safer than other places. The center of His will is our only safety--let us pray that we will always know it".
Quotes by Corrie Ten Boom
"Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God."
"Hold everyhting in your hands lightly otherwise it hurts when God pries your fingers open".
"If you look at the world you will be distressed, if you look within you will be depressed, if you look at God you will be at rest".
"Forgiveness is an act of will and the will can function regardless of the temperature of the heart".
"What wings are to a bird, and sails to a ship, so is prayer to the soul".
"It is not my ability, but my response to God's ability, that counts".
Trying to do the Lord's work in your own strength is the most confusing, exhausting, and tedious of all work. But when you are filled with the Holy Spirit, then the ministry of Jesus flows out of you".
"Some knowledge is too heavy...you cannot bear it...your Father will carry it until you are able".
"Don't bother to give God instructions; just report for duty".
"Dear Jesus...how foolish of me to have called for human help when You are here".
"You can never learn that Christ is all you need until Christ is all you have".
"There are no if's in God's world. And no places that are safer than other places. The center of His will is our only safety--let us pray that we will always know it".
Associations: Who You Spend Time With
"People in your life are like escalators. They will either take you down or take you up to a higher level of living, understanding and opportunities". Jewel Diamond Taylor
"You don't need alot of people, just the right people in life to grow". Jewel Diamond Taylor
"You don't need alot of people, just the right people in life to grow". Jewel Diamond Taylor
Monday, February 7, 2011
My blog on personal tendecies caused me to receive a blessed opportunity
I was asked to submit an article forhttp://www.divasforchrist.org/ the DIVAS For Christ Newsletter based upon my blog today. I'm sitting and sharing my personal feelings and personal areas of needed growth and got blessed in the process. I did submit an article and a bio and I am praying that it is in line with what their viewership would read. If not, I can whip another article real quick. LOL I was also told that I may get the opportunity to be featured as one of their Divas of the Month in the future as a playwright. This is so exciting for me and I feel blessed tonight.
Just sharing and not bragging as such. Just taken aback at how God can send blessings your way when you least expect it. I am walking in my gifting. Thank You, Lord.
In harmony,
Peyton
Just sharing and not bragging as such. Just taken aback at how God can send blessings your way when you least expect it. I am walking in my gifting. Thank You, Lord.
In harmony,
Peyton
Personal Tendencies
Over hear thinking about my personal tendencies within myself and my personal tendencies as it pertains to others.
I recently finished a course with Christina Staton Ministries and one of the topics that came up on our last night of class was about self-evaluation and identifying our personal limitations which are our personal tendencies. Our personal tendencies can either make us or break us. We can be the cause of our own self-sabotage. I know for my self that my biggest personal tendency within myself is to second guess myself. I have to work on overthinking and over analyzing every decision that I make. I must believe that God has gifted me in certain areas and I must stand strong in that gifting and not question my talents, myself or anyone else to cause me to feel unworthy to succeed in my gifting. God gave me the talent naturally. No formal training whatsoever. So what, if I did not attend drama school or acting classes or writing classes or directing classes? I need to go with what I do have: The ability to tell a story, the ability to make people think and laugh; the holy spirit guiding me, a degree in psychology,( I know and understand people), a career in human services, life experiences, compassion, a caring spirit,I am a good friend, trustworthiness, a loving heart, spirit of forgiveness, the undying love of my God.
As far as my personal tendencies towards others, I'm working on that, too. I want to open up my heart and just love with abandon. But saying out loud that I love somebody has made me anxious and uptight. I want to shut down my feelings and just make like it never happened. That's my personal tendency as it pertains to others. I don't want to be hurt again. I had a bad and painful divorce. I don't want to feel that type of pain again. But I also know know that you have to feel the fear and do it anyway and to have great love or great achievement in life involves great risk. So I am a work in progress. But my ultimate goal is: "To Live the Life I Read About". Alright, God. I'm gonna need some help.
In harmony,
Peyton
I recently finished a course with Christina Staton Ministries and one of the topics that came up on our last night of class was about self-evaluation and identifying our personal limitations which are our personal tendencies. Our personal tendencies can either make us or break us. We can be the cause of our own self-sabotage. I know for my self that my biggest personal tendency within myself is to second guess myself. I have to work on overthinking and over analyzing every decision that I make. I must believe that God has gifted me in certain areas and I must stand strong in that gifting and not question my talents, myself or anyone else to cause me to feel unworthy to succeed in my gifting. God gave me the talent naturally. No formal training whatsoever. So what, if I did not attend drama school or acting classes or writing classes or directing classes? I need to go with what I do have: The ability to tell a story, the ability to make people think and laugh; the holy spirit guiding me, a degree in psychology,( I know and understand people), a career in human services, life experiences, compassion, a caring spirit,I am a good friend, trustworthiness, a loving heart, spirit of forgiveness, the undying love of my God.
As far as my personal tendencies towards others, I'm working on that, too. I want to open up my heart and just love with abandon. But saying out loud that I love somebody has made me anxious and uptight. I want to shut down my feelings and just make like it never happened. That's my personal tendency as it pertains to others. I don't want to be hurt again. I had a bad and painful divorce. I don't want to feel that type of pain again. But I also know know that you have to feel the fear and do it anyway and to have great love or great achievement in life involves great risk. So I am a work in progress. But my ultimate goal is: "To Live the Life I Read About". Alright, God. I'm gonna need some help.
In harmony,
Peyton
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