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The past couple weeks have been pretty stressful for me. I feel like I've been drowning in deadlines and the list of things to do has been so long and intense that I haven't been able to relax. Everytime I thought I had successfully gotten something done, there was something else to do. Somethings I've done a great job at, but for some, paralysis by analysis set in and I haven't gotten much done at all, which has filled me with guilt. The stress has been affecting my health, making matters worse. It feels like it just won't stop. But I had to remind myself that there are other things that won't stop either. God's presence, power and peace are eternally on that list. In this stressful time, I am remembering that I have access to those things, and wanted to let you know that you have access to them also. May one of my favorite songs from Walls group encourage you today as it encourages me. Enjoy, love you all!
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I remember vividly when Kirk Franklin's song "Imagine me" came out. It was early on in my self-love journey when I was still constructing a viable sense of self. Women are often socialized to outsource our value from men, from loved ones, or even from our work. I realized early on that this posturing would keep me weak and co-dependent. I wanted to truly develop a love for myself that would transcend both the compliments and the criticisms of others. It took a while, but I'm grateful that God fortified and healed me in particular areas that unlocked a deep and authentic self-love. But in every season, your assignment is different and requires different things from you. In this season of my life, I'm embarking on major goals that I don't feel fully qualified for. I've found myself questioning, doubting and even stopping because I still have certain areas where I feel inadequate. Listening to this song again helps me come into agreement with God about where He is calling me. It helps me to imagine myself walking in victory in every area that God is taking my feet. I hope it helps you imagine your victory also. Enjoy!
What a stressful week this has been for so many of us! There is anxiety building around the wait for the US presidential election results, a nationwide spike of COVID-19 cases as well as mounting economic uncertainties for so many. For me, there have been some personally stressful moments this week as well. A trip to the Doctor led to some concerning news, a project I'm working on isn't flowing the way that I need it to, deadlines are hovering all around me, and I just feel disorganized and overwhelmed when considering this never-ending "to do" list. I've been trying to give myself permission to slow down (especially since my body is signaling that I need to), but it's hard to slow down when there is so much to do. I was reminded that I am not alone in my work, but that the Most High God is working on my behalf (Isaiah 64:4). I may have limitations, but He doesn't. He is able to do impossible things and He has proven that so many times in my life. While many of us are waiting, and so many of us are stressing, I wanted to share Bri Babineaux's powerful reminder that "He's Able". Be blessed and enjoy!
The past seven days have been some of the most anxious that I have had all year. There was a situation that arose over the past three weeks that felt like it was sent from the pit of hell to suck all of my energy dry. I tried ignoring, then engaging, then throwing everything at it but the kitchen sink ... but all to no avail. This week, things culminated in a truly awful outcome. I felt like all the work I had put into it was in vain and I began to question so many things surrounding this situation that it made me angry. Already drained, the anger and stress bubbled into a cauldron of anxiety. I did not feel like myself but I refused to resign myself to a headspace, or a heartspace, that was caused by this type of toxicity. I knew that I had to release it. But where would I release it? I decided to give my emotions to the most capable hands in the universe: the very hands that created it. In those moments when I need to be ushered into the presence of God, Maranda Curtis takes me there. This particular recording of hers is one of my favorites. I hope it blesses you like it blesses me. Love you all!
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