Welcome to the inaugural posting of Called to Excellence! This blog is for women, about women, and to women who desire to obtain "next level living TODAY"!
Admittedly, next level looks differently for all of us, but nonetheless, I'm convinced that the Lord's will is that we aim for our God-ordained best, so that we can become everything that He desires for us.
If you are like me, there have been numerous things over your lifetime, that have either derailed your path to next level, or at the very least, slowed it down to a snail-like pace. There have been things that I have bumped my head on (sadly to say) over and over again, until a tender spot helped me to finally see the light! Why are we like that? Why does it sometimes take us so long to "get it"? How is it that we can be so accomplished in some areas, and be totally defeated in others?
I want to attempt to address a myriad of issues that impact us as women. Some pretty....some not so pretty. But all of them being concerns that we can relate to either directly or indirectly. So journey with me as we share, as we cry, and as we encourage one another along the way. As I always like to say, "we are more alike, than we are different"!
I NEED A WORD - Devotional
Philippians 4:8 - "Finally, brethen, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things". (NASB)
Excellence first begins in our minds. Our thought life has the ability to either cause us to move forward or to stay stagnant. But when we start thinking and dwelling on things that make deposits into our spirit and not continual withdrawals, then our mental banks stay full of the things that will propel us to our next level.
What has been "on your mind" recently? Is it lifting you up or pulling you down? My prayer is that you will vow to start thinking on those things that will take you to your Next Level, TODAY!
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Hello First Lady:
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this first post on your blog and look forward to the many posts that you have to come. Thanks for being a continual support and role model of what a Godly woman is and should be.
Much Love,
Ebony
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ReplyDeleteI have definitely gotten off the path God has for my life by sowing seeds of disobedience and the determination to do things my own way, but thanks be to God who always causes us to triump! Now that I know better I am more determined to do better. I'm always encouraged when I hear strong women of God say "I've bumped my head too..." and then show us a more excellent way!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much First Lady for this. I am not much of a talker but I can type! What has been on my mind recently and has been pulling me down is dealing with difficult people; in particular, the father of my child. I realize conflict is necessary but I strongly dislike it. It’s so draining that honestly sometimes it effects my devotion time with God. At times I just want to give up; especially on the issue of child support. Recently in bible study you gave the boxing illustration about not backing off and that did give me courage to keep going. But it is constantly on my mind of am I making the right decision.
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments SweetLiz. Hang in there! God is going to give you everything that you need.He is your provider and your sustainer. Be strong my sister!
ReplyDeleteSweetLiz, my son is 17 years old now and I have been a single parent for most of those years; there were times when the child support was a source of stress for me. God has proven to be our source time & time again. I pray that you will be strong and don't let anything disturb your peace or get in the way of your devotion time with God, it's the enemy's job to keep you discouraged and distracted, but we know that he is already defeated. Trust God with this situation and He will work it out. I'm praying with you for the victory!
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