Stay Hungry!

Stay hungry and make "NO" your daily vitamin. What is the worse they can say? If they say no at least you tried, at least you got in the game, at least you asked the question.   Sometimes we don't even try because of the fear of rejection and sometimes fear of actually obtaining what we want. Challenge yourself and put your fear of failure to rest. Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars.

You have a purpose!

What God has done for countless people time and time again he can do the same for you.   Its never to late to start again and pursue everything God has for you.   You are worth so much to God and he only wants the best for you!

Romans 2:11 (NLT)

For God does not show favoritism. 

Jessica Reedy - Something Out Of Nothing (MUSIC VIDEO)

We were built for this!

Psalm 18:32-34 NIV

It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; he enables me to stand on the heights. He trains my hands for battle; my arms can bend a bow of bronze.

I am built for this! This was the phrase that came to my mind today after speaking to some people the last few days and trying to walk them through situations in their lives.   After putting down the phone and reflecting on why God allowed our paths to cross it came to me that if it came my way then I must be able to handle it. Whether its my own struggles, dealing with disappointment or accomplishing a long wanted goal. I am learning that what comes my way is what God knew I could handle.  Now there are times when I am like God really? Did this just happen? You have got to be kidding me…...Why me?  I am then reminded of Exodus 3-4 that describes Moses' conversation with God; where God gave him instructions to go to Pharaoh in his name. Moses began to question the Lord asking what if the people don't receive me or believe that I was sent by God.  His speech impairment and insecurities were crippling the way he thought about himself. Moses was giving to much strength and power to his limitations and fears .  But instead of giving place to Moses' insecurities God interrupted this negative behavior and instead spoke strength and reassurance to Moses. Letting him know "I am God" who gave man the ability to speak and see.   In layman's terms God was saying " I got this and I got you".  God has equipped us for everything that comes our way good or bad. So don't question the power, gifts and the anointing he has placed inside of you to handle this journey we call life…….trust it and trust God!

Pay it Forward!

This weekend I had an awesome experience in which intelliegent, strong black women decided they were going to pay it forward to a group of deserving female college hopefuls.   I say these young women are deserving because in today's society where violence, war and poverty have taken over the daily news, we have young people that are still striving for greatness.   The young women that entered into the Project Aloe room  on this Saturday represented strength to me.   Just being apart of a group of women that care enough about a young person's future to donate their time and resources in hopes that they can encourage and empower was absolutely beautiful to me.   I encourage everyone to pay-it-forward.  When we think about where we have come from to where we are now; many of us had help. Someone took the time with us or shared an experience that helped us get through a trying time.   Or some people had no one to help them along the way and wished someone took time  to show them.  What better way to make sure someone else doesn't have to go down that same road alone then to lend a hand and pay-it-forward. It doesn't have to be something grand but do something that will make a difference in someone's life.


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My voice

My voice

I have a voice that God gave me 

A voice that is strong and clear

Sweet and raspy yet full of authority  

Now I know it can be soft at times 

But now is not that time 

My voice it gives me strength when I want to retreat

It rises up from the depths of me and climbs to the highest peak 

My voice can not be quiet now, it is determined to speak 

For it has something to say, something to sing, something to scream

So it chooses now to state its case,to make its plea

Its saying you will listen to me

Its determination to be heard 

The fight that it has within me

To push past my insecurities,

To fulfill its duties of my destiny  

The voice that gives me strength now has something to say 

Should you, Can you, will you listen 

Lavonne Nichols