Makeover: Whats in Your Closet?

^{How you dress on the outside oftentimes depicts how you feel on the inside.  These clothes became a metaphor of what I wanted my future to look like. I did not want to wear anything that was ill fitting in my past. . So I began to look deeper. What is your closet?}

^{♥A couple of bridesmaids dresses:...lol...Don't judge me. Why did I still have these dresses? Where was I going to where them next? Is it the idea of me being a single woman and participating in a wedding? Maybe that was what I was holding on to, but in the interim these dresses (oh, and bouquets), have no purpose. So in your closet are you holding onto some things, memories or people that have no purpose? Get rid of it.}

<sup>♥Broken shoes: I figure I can fix them, but I haven't gotten around to it or I can replace them for a better pair of shoes which I have many times. Coincidentally, it’s something about these shoes.  In many cases if I do pay to replace these shoes, the cost will be more than the original shoe cost that I don't want to pay. If I try to walk in them I would cause more injury, but at one time I loved theses shoes so much. What do I do?  Some things have a shelf life and will never be fixed. Its best to let them go, yes them. They are no longer useful in your "walk".

♥Clothes that are out of season: Last season I was able to wear sundresses but its winter in Chicago, if I try to adorn a sundress I would look completely ridiculous and the dress would not be functional. Maybe in the last season you needed the friendship because you were in a season of winter but when it got hot (or you began to go through the fire) you had to peel some layers off, it would be too much for your journey and you would overheat and become dehydrated. Some friends can be seasonal, maybe this is not there season maybe they are better suited for spring or fall. Sort them appropriately so that YOU know their season

♥Old purses: Some of which I don't carry and some which are out of date. I'm still trying to figure this out. When I look at my closet they look good there but its nothing in them. I honestly believe that they have not retained their value. There is nothing that I can give or receive from them, but once again they look good on the shelf. You may find that you have things in your life like this that you accumulated with no value taking up space. You cannot get the ones you want or need because something is in its space. This and empty bag, dead weight and the bible says lay aside every weight.

♥The too small or too big jeans... These jeans to me are self-doubt and fear. Don't get me wrong, having a safety net is good but when it leads you back to old habits and prevents you from going forward it is not a good route to take. What if you didn't have a pair of jeans to fall back on?  You would definitely make a way to change your bad habits to good habits.  Fear stops you from moving forward and leads you to a dead end or Egypt.   I want to encourage you today to clean out your closet, take out what doesn't belong there. Get rid of anything the can and will injure you, doesn't fit you, what serves no purpose, what will hinder you and what would cause fear in you. Come into the new year with a made up mind, a new purpose, a new focus and clean out your closet!!!!♥♥♥♥♥</sup>

 

Evangelism 101

Its not the destination, its the journey..I think I may have heard this somewhere but maybe not.  We all have somewhere or someplace to go and its important that we get there. Many of us would just like to reach our destination but what do you do while you are enroute. I love to drive, I think....;), just the other day in the middle of December in Chicago I saw a red robin and it was beautiful and breathtaking. It was also a reminder of how present God is in our life. I decided to research the red robin and it meaning and its symbolism represents joy, clarity, hope, renewal, rejuvenation, happiness and new beginining.  Strangely enough it also represents spring and warmth..Winter hasnt started yet.  I say this to say that GOD operates in wherever and whenever He likes. The red robin has a desitnation and I know for sure along the way he sent me a message in his journey. He never spoke a word but it ministered to me as it is ministering to you.
Much like this red robin who are you ministering to as you hurry off to your destination. Interesting enough I didnt have a face to face encourter with Mr. Robin to feel his presence or to know that God was with him. How do you respresent to the body of Christ? Has it become a testiment in how you live and how you present  yourselves to others. How do you spread the Word? At times we want to appear or be "deep" to reach the masses but be aware even Jesus came down amongst His people, and His life became a testimony to all. Do you speak to others? Do you smile at your brother? Do you have road rage? Do you stand in line at the grocery store waiting impatiently with a "Living for Christ" T-shirt on? Do you bash your brother? How does your light show? I do you know you are living for Chirst, Matthew 5:14-16 (MSG) says “Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going public with this, as public as a city on a hill. If I make you light-bearers, you don’t think I’m going to hide you under a bucket, do you? I’m putting you on a light stand. Now that I’ve put you there on a hilltop, on a light stand—shine! Keep open house; be generous with your lives. By opening up to others, you’ll prompt people to open up with God, this generous Father in heaven.
What to do next ?

• Take one step forward...smile.
• Extend your arm to hold a door for someone.
• Bake something and share, its been many times and Ive been hungry and someone feed me; I was able to testify.
• Compliment someone.
• Show and share love

This is where ministry begins and as always..Spread the God News

Spreading the God News

Are you about this Life? I have been living a saved life for years and I have never been bored. There is no doubt that He comes so that you may live life more abundantly.  Without a doubt there are ups and downs but I would not change my walk or life for anything. In this blog, I hope that I can show you how to L.I.V.E.!!!! Being saved does not mean that you cannot enjoy life and I will show you an account on how as a Christian you can live purposely.
Is the Gospel Glamorous, maybe.  Is it fabulous, could be? Are you royalty? But of course you are!!! This blog has 4 categories, Fashion, Shoes (So bad they are sinful), fragrances, and the Spirit World which contains up and coming events when living a saved and satisfied life. If you do not have anything to do, or you are bored in the Lord, stop by so that we can encourage you in to fellowship or your saved walk. Speaking of walking, whats the lastest in Shoe Business, and what can I wear to church?.. and we can also visit what not to wear..to church..=).
Lets show the world that living as Saints does not mean we can not seize the day. We have our our way, our own fashion.. our own "WALK"!!! After all, we can be in the world but not of the world and all because you're Holy does not mean you have to be homely.
Gospel Glam