Get a Life before Life Gets You

It's so easy to get caught up in the "woulda, coulda, shoulda" mentality and have nothing to show for it. I know I am tired of being weighed down by life and only dreaming of what I can do, instead of just doing it. 

2013 is here, so let's take each day to get closer to making our dreams a reality. Write down what you want to see happen in 2013, and find a way to make it happen. At least that's what I will do. I have a life and I will not allow life to get me anymore. Get me how, you ask? Get me in fear, loss of focus, negative thoughts, and anything else that would keep me from pursuing my dreams. I want to always keep moving forward. Even if I make mistakes, the point is to keep moving and be better. 

It's time to be inspired to do great things this year. Not because of a resolution, but an opportunity to see how impactful my life can be for me and for others. It doesn't have to be a big idea, but just small things that eventually will lead to big things. I am excited to see what each day will bring. 

Will you do it too? I encourage you to embrace the idea, and go get a life!

Say a Prayer: End Fear and Breathe Faith

Dear Heavenly Father,

I remember how you took away my fears and cause me to breathe faith when I began to understand your love and purpose for my life. It was a challenging journey, but I now feel liberated, motivated, courageous, and bold to stand up and stand out.

Today, I pray that you will deliver all who may be experiencing pangs of fear, confusion, and helplessness. May this day birth the faith that moves all negativity, so as they breathe your air and recognize that they are still here, they would allow you to show them what they can be when they let you lead. As you have said in your word, "who the son sets free is free indeed." Let freedom be embraced, and let the joy that faith brings be experienced today, in Jesus's name. Amen.

Be encourage and don't give up! Have a blessed day.

Don't Abort Your Dreams

It's amazing to me how often we abort our dreams and our passions with excuses, taking advantage of time, and allowing others tell us who we are. Well who are you, and what do you want to do in life?

I too am guilty of falling into the trap of the excuses such as "I will accomplish this dream later, it will take too long, I am not good enough, they won't like it, and so on and so on." I have come to realize that it all starts with me, and I must not be afraid of the greatness that's inside of me. I am the only one that can make my dreams become a reality. God has already given you and I the power to make our dreams happen, and to become wealthy with the gifts and talents we possess within.

I encourage you today to take control of your life. Don't allow everything about you, or that belongs to you to die. There's Greatness in you. Accept it and walk in it.

Looking for a Sign - Haiku

Outside my window,
I look at the clouds with hope
For a brighter day.

Sometimes life can throw us a curb ball and we're not sure how and where the ball will land. Thank God that He's always there to show us the way and give us the strength to make each day. Don't give up, things will get better.

Your comments are welcome.

Haiku - Great Possibilities

I looked at the sky
And saw the future being
created today.

What is the Haiku saying to you? I hope you are inspired. Please share your thoughts.

Doing Small Things Great

It’s not always easy to know how we can make a difference in the world around us. We always want to do great things, but what about the small things that would still impact the lives of others?

Share your thoughts if you wish by leaving a comment.

Celebrating My Day

It's great waking up this mornng just to relish in the day that I came into this world of particle. I am blessed and eternally grateful for family and friends that love me. I am blessed to be awaken to purpose and know that God has great things in store for me. It's been a wonderful day. May family really cheerished me, and made me feel so special. Refreshed indeed! I like the part of a verse in a song by Vashawn Mitchell  that says, "...it's not only my time, it's my turn. Thank you, Heavenly Father. The best is yet to come!

 I thank my family for making me feel so loved and special today!

I am loving me inside out!



Thought for the Day - Watch Your Step

Whether good or bad, the mark we leave today will be influential tomorrow. Watch your step.

~ Melinda J

You may share your thoughts on this quote by leaving a comment.

It's a New Year!

It's been awhile since I have posted anything on the blog. I've been busy, then sick, and now I am feeling better. So what's your plan for the new year? I don't have any resolutions, but I am looking forward to things picking up financially for me while I get out of debt. My goal is to publish a poetry book this year. Let's see where that takes me. I have two inspirational Haikus below that will inspire you to go after your dreams for 2011. Enjoy!

A New Beginning in a New Year - Haiku

Forgetting the Past
Taking all in the present
The future is bright

Written in the Pages of Time - Haiku
Driven by purpose
You can be what was written
Listen to His voice.


Leave me a comment and let me know what you think. Happy New Years to you and your family!

It Pays to Be Thankful

There are so many things to be thankful for - family, friends, life, health, and so on. I do my best to see the things that I have and not focus on what I don't have. It helps me to be thankful and to take nothing for granted. My prayer for you today is that you will only see the things you have and be thankful for them. God had blessed you with more than you realize. With a thankful heart, He will give you even more than you have, and again you can give thanks.

As Thanksgiving approaches, may you be able to reflect on your life and focus on the things that you can be thankful for. May these Haikus below be an encouragement to you.

Thanksgiving Series: Be Thankful - Haiku
Give thanks everyday
A heart of gratitude says
Thank you and means it

Thanksgiving Series: Thank You - Haiku
I express with thanks
The unconditional love
you’ve shown me today.

Thanksgiving Series: Gather Around the Table - Haiku
Family and friends
Sharing love and gratitude
A Thanksgiving feast

There's Greatness in You

It's amazing how easy it is to listen to everyone else, except the God who made you. There's greatness in everyone, but it's up to each individual to find Him. I hope you will be inspired today to tap into God's
greatness.

Don't Lose Focus

Sometimes we are distracted and focus on the wrong things. Remember, there's greatness in you, so don't give up.

Read a lovely poem called "Don't Lose Focus"

God Responds to "Thank You"

For the purpose of showing how God responds to a thankful heart in any situation, I have put a spin on 1Thessalonians 5:16-23 as a point of reference. As you marinate on the scriptures, find ways to incorporate it into your life. Follow me as we go through a brief understanding of a thankful heart.

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Keep it Up

Have you ever wonder why you feel so down, and can't seem to get over? I have. I realize when I get into a slump is because I am not consistently connecting to God. My worship has decreased somehow. I got caught up with the cares of life instead of keeping my eyes on God.

When you stay connected to God through prayer, the bible, and singing, your soul is uplifted. You also build confidence in knowing that you can do all things through Christ that gives you the ability to accomplish much in this life. God has so much to offer you. Be encouraged today, and stay connected to God.

My Guiding Light - Haiku

The best time I find to reflect on God and His goodness is in meditation. It's an awesome experience when I allow His Spirit to overshadow me with love and grace. I've learn so much when I just sit still, and let God
speak to me in whatever way He chooses.

Self Discovery

Discovering who you are and whose you are is important when fulfilling God's purpose in your life. You are special and unique. There's greatness in you, and God has place all the gifts and talents in you to do awesome things on this earth. Don't give up, but keep moving towards the passion and purpose God has placed inside you to accomplish. May you have a purposeful and blessed day.

Read a Haiku on Self Discovery

Thought for the Day

Another man's success is not mines. I must walk my own journey and create my own destiny.

Inspirational Readings:

Let It Flow

Make an Imprint Today!

Inspirationally Yours

Be inspired today by looking at the world differently and start doing small things great.

Deeply in Love
Like Love overflow
Water springs out of control
Refreshes the soul


Catch the Vision
Glorious insight
The beautiful sky painted
Beyond the naked eye

Make an Imprint Today!

Have you ever thought about what kind of mark you are leaving in this world as you go through your day? Are you spreading love, joy, and peace to your environment, or are you causing pain, anger, and misery? Well, I have thought about these questions and aim to spread joy, love, and peace to my surroundings.

I believe every step I take should be one of purpose, one that has an impact in my environment, and in the world I live in. The only way this can truly be accomplished successfully is to do things God’s way.

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Thank God for His Angels!

"And he will give his angels charge over you, to keep you ...." (Psalms 91:11-12)

What a powerful verse of scripture!

It makes me reflect on a time when I was in my early teens living on the outskirts of Overtown, near Downtown Miami. It was on a beautiful Sunday evening when my family and I was preparing to leave for church service only to be alerted that we must be careful because there was a gun man in the area. For some reason we were reluctant to be mindful of the warning because we headed out the door as planned. As we got situated in the car, I remember looking out the window and seeing about six Cadillacs lined up behind each other as young men came out of their cars with machine guns in their hands. I must say I was shocked! The word was "a gun man was in the area." Well, it was not one isolated person with a gun, but many young African-American men who came out shooting their guns at someone or people, and I am not sure who the person or persons were. All I knew is we were caught in the middle of a shooting spree.

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