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ARE YOU READY FOR THE POSSIBILITIES?

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Today’s question is:
ARE YOU READY FOR THE POSSIBILITES?

Answer: I sure hope so, because there
are unimaginable, yes numerous possibilities for your good!

“Optimism is the foundation of courage.”

Nicholas Murray Butler (1862-1947) Philosopher, Educator, Diplomat

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It's A Wonderful Day! Sharing in Faith,

Linda Mose Meadows, Urban Views Weekly Columnist and Inspirational Author of:

The Blessedness of Believing A Devotional Journey of Life’s Lessons and God’s Promises

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REMEMBERING HIS BENEFITS!

Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy name!

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits.

Psalm 103:2

It’s just that simple friends, as April and I concurred, trouble does happen in our lives but we must remember who’s in charge. If we only remember God’s benefits it puts everything we are experiencing in perspective. God’s wonderful benefits give us new lyrics to sing. We’ll make up a song and probably clap off beat but its ok! His divine benefits cause us to witness generosity, “Blessings” on a brand new level. Our personal canvas of experiences change dramatically in scope, hue and meaning! Unexpected blessings can be so exhilarating, reassuring –it’s evident that God’s got our lives cradled in His care. We understand fully whose we are! I’ve wanted to share our good news and capture the highlights of August but didn’t quite know how I’d present this. Hopefully you’ll be encouraged in your daily circumstances [the good and the ugly] that God’s in complete control. You may wonder, but really it’s the truth. This month has been particularly trying but we’ve had numerous rainbows streak across our lives, so instead of writing multiple posts I decided to instead share several celebratory moments this that felt like I was riding my bike one hand holding the handle and the other out stretched having fun and giggling for real! Each moment caused me to acknowledge God’s infinite goodness and say in my spirit, “Lord, look at you!” Let me present my thanks giving list:

1. Our Grandmother Ruth’s visit to Virginia was God sent. She’s a beautiful 93 years old and is extremely vibrant. Flew on the plane to get here! She arrived smiling and happy! She loved all our gestures and wasn’t short complements. I felt so honored and blessed to have her in our midst! Ricky and Mike were amazing as they also help care for Granny. We were a genuine “home team”! She audibly reminded me that it was good that we loved each other and how important family is. Granny was funny at times when she asserted her independence; she had to chuckle at her own aha moments remarking “I know, I know, I have to do what I can for myself.” Immediately I understood and kissed her on her cheek and provided her with the space she needed. Family members visited from Maryland and it was an instant joyous family reunion. With Granny’s visit appreciation and love were overflowing!

2. Rediscovering one of my past birthday presents: Inner Simplicity: 100 Ways to Regain Peace and Nourish Your Soul by Elaine St. James (Paperback - Apr 20, 1995) was a good thing! There it was in arms reach and I had tucked it away and pulled it out as though I knew what I reaching for! All I can think is that God obviously knew what I needed at the time! It was to take time to begin again to appreciate my surroundings, my life and my recent life lessons-all of them. It’s a perfect little read, not preachy but wonderfully written in series of writings that can be grasped n a few moments. The writings are absolute jewels that cause us to get back to basics and appreciate ourselves, our spirits and our time. Her writing on “Remembering” caused me to stop and appreciate the present and focus on one thing at a time. My spirit was obliged for my acknowledging what was occurring right then and there. The jacket cover alone say: stop, slow down take time and get refueled! Thank you Ms. St. James for aiding us with uncluttering and distressing our spirits with refreshing alternatives!

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3. Sometimes we’ve got to see things for ourselves and often when this happens it’s an eye popping experience which causes us to smile broadly and say, “Oh my goodness!” This is one of those “for real, for real” occasions’ friends! Oh I just love sharing this! Our son, Michael was a participant as a Summer Intern for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. to say we were thrilled is an understatement. He was assigned to work with VA. Congressman Bobby Scott’s Office where he learned and experienced invaluable lessons for leadership development and serving in government. It was also a great learning experience for me as a parent. Thank goodness for http://www.cbcfinc.org/ I appreciated the CBCF‘s mission and efforts immensely. Our son was one of the fine students which debuted in the September issues of JET and EBONY Magazine with several other HBCU College students. He shared with us that as a summer 2010 intern for the Congressional Black Caucus they were selected for Ebony Magazine’s educational issue with President Obama gracing their cover. Several of the brightest and best young people had the distinct and blessed opportunity to reflect and share solutions for addressing today’s pressing issues faced by this nation and the President of the United States The “IF You Were President” scenarios and difficult questions presented to The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.’s , Summer Congressional Interns make readers proud! Here indeed was another golden opportunity for these sharp minds to offer new insight and perspectives on change for the better. Guess what? When I visit my local grocery store, stop in airport news stand, or purchase a newspaper or book from my favourite bookstore, Ebony Magazine’s September issue is on the same shelves. I couldn’t have imagined that this summer internship would have harvested such awesome opportunities for all of these young HBCU students! Lord I just can’t thank you enough! Lesson learned: God can do so much more than you could ask or think of!

4. Passionate Genealogist, Professor Drusilla Pair will help you scale your family tree and have you yearning to learn more about your ancestry. Stellar Poet and Consultant, Nathan Richardson will cause you to reminisce and appreciate with longing your family gatherings of yesteryear. His superb poetry and literary works are just are fascinating.

After a while whatever you love doing will mushroom and a light beam will spotlight your efforts. It requires love, commitment and passionate dedication. It’s just that simple. These two friends were recently on WHRO’s Another View (Aug. 16, 2010 http://www.anotherview.tv/, their passion is evident! Enjoy their celebration of Genealogy! The Television Show Times will be as follows: Friday, August 20 at 9P on WHRO-TV. It will repeat on Sunday, August 22 at 3:30P, and again on Tuesday, August 24 at 10:30P. It will also air on WHRO World, channel 107 on Cox, on Monday, August 23 at 5P and Wednesday, August 25 at 5:30P. Kudos goes to WHRO for shining the spotlight on two jewels in the Hampton Roads Community.

Finally, be encourage to toll the bell and shout, “Hey very good work-well done!” Sometimes it’s not just about us, it’s our ability to applaud others- pat them on the back and witness the evidence God’s grace. It’s a blessing being actively involved in the cheering squad too! Behold God’s infinite blessings are all around us! Remember share the good and excellent news, seek out your passion and I declare good things, yes great things and unexpected joys will overtake you!

Join me in being a witness that God’s benefits are abundant! Amen y’all! Amen!

It's A Wonderful Day!

Sharing in Faith, Linda Mose Meadows, Urban Views Weekly Columnist and Inspirational Author of:

The Blessedness of Believing

A Devotional Journey of Life’s Lessons and God’s Promises

http://blessednessofbelieving.blogspot.com/

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Encouraged and Humbled by God's Loving Presence
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The Blessedness of Believing A Devotional Journey of Life's lessons and God's Promises

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GET REVIVED AND RESTORED!

“Life's blows cannot break a person whose spirit is warmed at the fire of enthusiasm. “
Norman Vincent Peale Preacher, Author

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A refreshing glass of spiritual nectar awaits your parched soul!

Come be revived and restored!

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to reference titles and dates. Thank you for your interest.

It's A Wonderful Day!

Sharing in Faith, Linda Mose Meadows,
Urban Views Weekly Columnist and Inspirational Author of: The Blessedness of Believing A Devotional Journey of Life’s Lessons and God’s Promises
http://blessednessofbelieving.blogspot.com/
http://blessedauthorlm.wordpress.com/

DREAMERS, BE ENCOURAGED BY AN AMAZING JOURNEY ~ A PRAYER FOR GOD'S WILL

"Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live.

Teach them to your children and to their children after them."

Deuteronomy 4:9

'If you can'?" said Jesus. "Everything is possible for him who believes."

Mark 9:23

Dreamers keep dreaming! Hold on, don't let go of the dream that won't die, won't go away! Our hair may be wind blown, possibly gray around the edges, clothes
scorched and singed from the fires of life, but we've made it! Everyday is a new possibility! Here's a message I wrote a while ago and I sincerely believe it's still relevant. Let's revisit this reminder to stay determined! As they say, "Keep
it moving! Keep the dream ever before you!" Remain steadfast, moving in the direction of your heart's desire and trust that
God is your faithful anchor! Move on, your life's journey awaits you!

Where will your life's journey take you? What is burning in your soul to accomplish? What are you believing God for? You may ask yourself quietly, "Can God really take me there or am I fooling myself?" Well it's up to you to trust Him or not! I strongly believe that your second guessing is delaying the answer to your heart's desire, your prayers.

As you map out your steps, your route, your destiny I encourage you to ask yourself some important questions. You need not have all the answers just the vigor to step out in faith. Or will you give up and let others stand in your way? Just possibly-maybe in your heart of hearts that inner voice will convince you that what you are hoping for is impossible? Find Holy scripture that speaks to your reservations. I am convinced that those negative conversations, and negative voices are not the divine that dwells within us. I implore you,don't let the enemy rob you of your divine calling and an awesome life's lesson that waits you. Your journey will show the world that God has equipped you to survive. God desires to inspire all of us, but especially you!

I pray you persevere, hold on and simply believe that what awaits you at your journey's end or at the fork in the road was meant for your good. But you've got to make a move in the direction in which you've been ushered to go. You've got the power-it's your call!

Take a look at this amazing journey of a young man named Kingsley who's in search for an improved life. Kingsley's journey from the Cameron to Europe gives new meaning to the word "determination"! I thank God for this photo journal that allows us to witness this young man's struggle, but more importantly what it means not to be detered!

Take heart, continue in prayer and push on my friends! God doesn't fail, let His love and His promises keep encouraging you in your quest to move forward. So many have overcome and you can too!

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A Prayer for God's will from St. Augustine of Hippo:

God of our life, there are days when the burdens we carry chafe our shoulders and weigh us down; when the road seems dreary and endless, the skies grey and threatening; when our lives have no music in them; and our hearts are lonley, and our souls have lost their courage. Flood the path with light, we beseech the; turn our eyes to where the skies are full of promise; tune our hearts to brave music; give us the sense of comradeship with heroes and saints of every age; and so quicken our spirits that we may be able to encourage the souls of all who journey with us on the road of life; to thy honor and glory.

Excited About The Days Ahead!
Linda Mose Meadows, Inspirational Columnist & Author :
The Blessedness of Believing
A Devotional Journey of Life's Lessons and God's Promises
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IT'S ALREADY ALRIGHT!

The LORD will guide you always;

he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land

and

will strengthen your frame.

You will be like a well-watered garden,

like a spring whose waters never fail.
Isaiah 58:11

I feel it in my spirit it’s already alright. Confirmation received! Proclaim it friends: it’s already alright! We walk by faith not by sight. Yolanda Adams bellowed out that song while I was headed down Settlers Landing Road, almost at my designation of work. I didn’t have to ponder what Yolanda Adams was singing or possibly why.

My spirit applauded the connection and confirmation that while we await our next assignment, board meeting discussion, funding raising endeavor, proposed business venture, arrival of our loved ones deployment assignment, scheduled court appearance, closing or foreclosure date, acceptance or rejection letter and/or medical tests results for health prognosis-depending on what you are looking for; that It’s already alright! So grateful that God can communicate, talk with us regarding our need through a song, a tune playing on the radio and we immediately understand that that was the flag being raised on our vessel traveling through life-that no matter how choppy the waters are and how the sun may or may not be blazing and beating down on our heads that it’s already alright.

So my friends it’s ok to travel in silence, hum or sing off beat as we navigate our way through the main thoroughfares and down the side streets, just be assured and comforted in your hearts that it’s already! Alright! So hang in there and turn the radio on, crank up the volume, bop your heads and jam with your favorite tune loud, strong and assured!

Yolanda Adams

Already Alright Lyrics

I want to start things out by giving testimony

Cause one of my friends got I'll seriously

Now the doctor told him ain't no way you gone' live

But he prayed his prayer in faith

And a miracle appeared

[Chorus:]Its already alright, Its already alright

And all you got to do is

Just bow your head down

Just bow and pray

And then give it all up

And know everything's gonna be okay

Just throw your hands up

And then wave them left to right

And now do your dance child

Cause it's alright already

Always surrounded by negativity

This might be where I live

But it ain't gonna change me

Gotta work on my mind

And keep my actions pure

And when I stumble, I know who has the cure

So any time your feeling down

Just lift your voice in praise

It'll pick you right up

And you can come to Him don't be afraid

Anytime , day or night

He can give you what you need

And if you pray your prayer in faith

And in your heart believe that

[Chorus:]

When life's problems get you down

Can't find no peace nowhere around

Trust in the spirit you can't see

Its bout to bring you your relief

Go ahead and cry now , it's alright

Cause now you're cryin tears of joy

This life ain't hurting you no more

Cause you know it's already alright

Yolanda Adams Singing: Already Alright

I pray beloved that the Lord will continue to bless you, build you up ,
keep you and comfort you with his peace and assurance for all the days to come. Amen!

Grateful to God for a Fresh New Wind!

Sharing in Faith, Linda Mose Meadows,Urban Views Weekly Columnist and Inspirational Author of:

The Blessedness of BelievingA Devotional Journey of Life's Lessons and God's Promises

http://blessednessofbelieving.blogspot.com/
http://blessedauthorlm.wordpress.com/