Half Year Check....ReStrategising....

…….Daniel 2: 21 He changes the times and the seasons; He removes kings and raises up kings; He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to those who have understanding

…….Proverbs 3:5-6 (Abridged) I Trust in the Lord with all my heart, and I lean not on my own understanding; In all my ways I acknowledge Him, and He directs my paths….

Time Sure Flies! I can’t believe it’s been a month since my last post! Where on earth did time go? Wasn't it just a few days ago that we ushered in 2013? It can’t be half year yet! There’s still so much to do!

You can’t keep rushing off like that 2013! What about the plans we made together? The places we planned to visit? The people we planned to call/visit? The Business we planned to start? The loads of money we planned to make? The weight we planned to lose? *wink*wink*….LOL!

Ok, so now we are in July, and my to do list is yet to move an inch. In fact, I’m still thinking of how to go about number 1 on the list! Whew! I’m sure you feel me.

Are we on the same page? Still battling to achieve number 1? Or you may have managed to get to number 3 on your list? Or probably at its end? Or maybe you don’t even have a list, but decided to take one day at a time? The fact is, no matter how many lists we make or how many plans we have; it’s never too late to begin!

May I ask a few questions? Who set these time limits we adhere to? On whose standards have we prepared this list of ours? Who decided what’s to come first or last?  Who says it is too late to start on our list? Who says 12 months is enough to even finish number 1 on our list!

Maybe I should have done this? Maybe I shouldn't have said that? If only I had money, I would have started that business? If only I had a first class, maybe I would have landed a better job! If only I had not turned him down, I would have been married by now....if only…if only…..

Stop right there! You need to stop badgering yourself! (Yes! You! You need to stop badgering yourself!...Lol!)

I’m yet to get halfway on my list and the year is almost over so what? That doesn't mean I’m a failure. I may have procrastinated a bit, but then, there’s a reason for cycles. Be it a 24 hour day? A 7 day week? A 4 week month? A 3 month Quarter? A 6 month half year?..... I always have another chance to begin again! (Even though that’s not reason not to get up and go when need be)

What next then?

I’m dusting my list and going back to God (yes, the one who created me and knows my life script!) It’s definitely impossible to go on life’s journey without going to Him first! And believe me; you’d rather want to start with Him. It makes the journey smoother I dare say. Not without bumps though, but with pointers on how to navigate them better!

Come to think of it? That may have been the reason for all the stops, delays and detours! Didn't ask God, the way maker for directions right? Well, It’s never too late you know. He made us. He knows all. He is in our thoughts to the very core of our beings. He is the Almighty God! He is ALL in ALL. No matter what stage of stock taking we are in, now is the next time to start all over again with Him. He sees, hears, knows and can do everything anyway, so who better to direct us on Life’s awesome journey?

Dear God, Yes I drew up that “to do” list without first deferring to you. Yes I embarked on that Business without first asking you! Yes I started that project without first seeking your face! Yes I started dating him/her without asking you first (**rolling eyes**……***big grin***). Yes I compromised (a trifle little…*covering my face**!) just because I wanted to keep my job! Yes! I almost want to strangle him/her anytime our paths cross; I mean can anybody be more annoying?! And yes I……em can we quit listing them all? You know everything anyway.

So, Dear Merciful Father in Heaven, I come back again to you, with a contrite spirit and a willing heart I’m sorry Abba Father, can we start again? At least one new cycle begins today! A new day perhaps? Or even a new half year! What should be number 1 on my list? Seeking your direction in all things? Check!

How about that million pounds and that pamper holiday in the Bahamas? Can I have it now?....Lol!

It’s never too late to start again. Just Trust, Believe and Go! (I sure need to hear that more than anyone…Lol!)

Keep Soaring as High as U dare, for You are a gem, intricately woven by God.... :)

I Got the POWER!

......Philippians 4:13: "I Can do all things through Christ Who Strengthens Me"

Hello Everyone, I Pray all is well with you.

How was your week? and the weekend? Hope You managed to get some rest? 

For me, rest was quite elusive. After attending an all night praise, worship and prayer programme on Friday till the early hours of Saturday, barely having 2 hours to take a nap, and having to jump out of bed afterwards, to attend a development talk, taking my kids to a birthday party, Church on Sunday among other things and of course rushing off to my 9-5 tomorrow, Monday (more like 8am to 7pm..**sigh**), then God help me!

My first blog post was on Friday, 3 days ago. Since then I'v still been trying to figure out why I started this blog, and believe me till this moment, I'm no closer to an answer. In fact a few minutes ago I said excitedly to my Husband that I was about to start writing my next post. He asked me what my blog was about and I simply couldn't respond!

What I do know however, is that this is for a purpose. As I said in my last post it took me ages to take up the courage to even start in the first place! And now that I'v begun, I feel so much excitement simmering within me (with some trepidation I must say! Lol!) This is really going to be exciting! So much to learn from one another so much to share. A true discovery journey.

Another thing I need say also is that I'm more inclined towards the Female folk :) . Don't blame me though, after all I am Female. But the male folk are also welcome. We can learn a lot from each other.

Today, I'm inclined to share a post from a friend's face book page that inspired and touched me:  

"The actor, Sylvester Stallone was once so broke and homeless. He slept on the New York streets and bus stations with his dear dog. Unable to feed the dog and to survive, he had to sell the dog at a liquor store, to a stranger. Sadly, with tears in his eyes, he sold it at $25 only. That night he stayed up crying.

One day, after watching a Muhammed Ali fight, it inspired him to write a movie script called “Rocky”. Hungry and tired, he stayed awake dripping sweat; blood and tears for days just to finish it up. It was a fantastic script!

He tried to sell the script and got an offer for $125,000 for the script. But he had just ONE REQUEST. He wanted to STAR in the movie. He wanted to be the MAIN ACTOR, Rocky. But the studio said NO.

They wanted a REAL STAR. They said he "Looked scraggy and talked funny". Even though hungry, he left with his script.

After a while, the studio agreed knowing that he won't compromise, they gave him $35,000 for the script and allowed him to star in it! 

The movie Rocky shook Hollywood, the Oscar Awards and was even inducted as one of the greatest movies ever! And do you know the first thing he bought with the $35,000? 

The Dog. This is a story of persistence, loyalty and dreams.

I can relate to this story for I have been in such position. In the heat of a lot of needs, I couldn't explain to my family why I kept turning down employment jobs as a fresh graduate to start a business at zero capital. I was either stupid or I knew what I had and wanted. Today, businesses grow by depending on our business.To grow, I've realized that diamonds come from pressure, its gem comes from friction. The harder the life, the stronger you'll become. The stronger you become, the easier the life will be. Keep going, further ahead" .

The fact is, as humans, we can do anything we purpose in our hearts. The first thing is we must determine that we can, secondly, we must commit and persevere, third, we must realize that it's only a matter of time and there will be a shift (whether for the better or otherwise it's up to us!) and of course most importantly we must commit all to our creator, God Almighty, for strength, wisdom and direction. He is all in all afterall and He has empowered us thus!

I don't claim that I'm all that yet, neither am I as pushy as I would have liked, not at all, but lately, I'v realized that If I don't make a move, a step at a time regardless, nothing will shift! 

Will you promise yourself that you will take that micro step today? Have a Blessed week ahead and....

Keep Soaring as High as U dare..for You are a gem, intricately woven by God.... :)

Credits: The Holy Bible: New King James Version 

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One BIG Step!

So, finally I take the bold step......***sigh****. 

Not that I'm fully convinced though. I mean, for all this time that I've had the  frights about  starting my very own bog .... it can't be that easy to simply swim the tide now can it? In fact, I'm still wondering if this is good idea. 

A blog? Splattering my thoughts out there for everyone to  read?!  What would I write? What do I know? What if no one is interested in whatever gibberish I have to  say?  What if?......what if?!........I can feel the goosebumps all over me at the mere thought...almost like a horror movie!..Lol!.

Countless questions, almost no answers........hmmmmm

Well, regardless though, I'm grabbing the bull by the horns. No matter how long the night may be, daylight must surely show up, right? So, here  I am, in your face, doing one of the things I dread most...starting a blog!

What I'm going to blog about? Sincerely I don't have a clue. So we're just going to take one post at a time, yes? God help me.

This is indeed going to be an interesting discovery journey. For me anyway......wanna join in the ride?.....;)

...........Yes, I'm a gem, Intricately Woven by God....(and so are you).... :)