Importance of Friends

Eccl 4:9 Two are better than one, because they have a more satisying reward for their work. If one falls, the friend will be there to help the other up.

Wouldn't that stink to not have someone to help you up when you fall?

How important friends are! This includes accountability and sponsors. The fact is, we are all in the same boat. We are human and we all fall. We all need people.

So you can look at this verse in two ways. You can be that friend to encourage and stand by others who are having a rough time. Or you can humble yourself and let someone help you when you are having a rough time. Understand though, this is going to take you truthfully opening up yourself, letting your guard down and be ready for positive criticism. Our goal is to move forward, right? Why not go side-by side?

Jasie-A

Press On

These words are on my heart and in my head today. PRESS ON. Don't give up. Keep running the race. Keep moving forward. You may want to stop and rest or maybe you want to quit...don't! Stay strong. Listen to the Voice of Truth. Move forward. Press on.
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize! 1 Corinthians 9:24

jasier-A

Colder Seasons

Hello everybody. Hope you are all staying warm. Just wanted to let everybody know how much GOD love's each and every one of us. We are planning a great Christmas Party.
I pray everybody has a wonderful Thanksgiving with all the trimmings. This is the time of year that a lot of people will need to be calling thier accountability partners and anyone else you may need to help get through the holidays. Remember: Church is a great place to go when any of us feel we cannot do it alone, so keep that in mind. To ask for help does not make one weak, it add's to our strength. We are here to help one another, through the Holidays as well. Hope to see you all on Tuesday Nights. This is where you can get numbers from accountability partners.
Everybody have a safe and wonderful Holiday. GOD BLESS

Karen (T)

October Events!

I don't know about you, but I had an awesome time this past October and Halloween season. Our walk through Mad Scientist/Hero's Cave was a hit and the Mystery Party following was a great time as well. These next couple months are sure to hold some fun moments and events as well. Keep in touch to the blog or to the announcements on Tuesday nights for information on these get togethers!

P.S. we would all love to see pics of the fun October events!

jaSier-A

It's Time for the Action Card

There are times when we don't want to do things. Maybe we don't feel we have the time or the energy. That is when it is time to pull out the "ACTION CARD"! With a smile on our face...we have to suck it up and get off the couch! I have found this to happen a lot in recovery and becoming healthier inside and out. I have had to take on Nike's slogan and "just do it." What about you? Are there areas in your life where you need to take action?

jasier-A

Sept. 9th 2009

Wow. When you miss one week it seems like a long time when you finally get back to CR, but when you miss a couple weeks, like I did, it seems like a lifetime. But coming back to people who care and feeling God's love is a wonderful balm to our hurts.
Everytime I hear the teaching on sponsor's I catch something I didn't hear before and it helps me understand a sponsors role. The first time I heard the teaching I was very confused. I didn't completely understand the difference between a sponsor and an accountability partner. But I approached someone to be my sponser and it has worked out great. Approaching someone to be an accountability partner was a little different thoug. I don't know why, I guess because I didn't understand, at the time why I needed them.
Then when I was doing the 12 steps my sponser and accountability partners became even more important. I began to understand, a little more, the "why" behind the need for them.
Then in sponsor training, it was like a curtain lifting. I had taken notes on sponsors during the first teaching. During the 12 steps we had been taught the importance, and I still couldn't grasp the concept. But going thru the 12 steps and the sponsor training and then the teaching last night, I feel I have come full circle and I understand. Yay me.
I felt a connection with my sponsor the first night I came to CR. I have been thru the 12 steps and I have overcome some issues, and I still struggle sometimes. But God has revealed to me some other ones that I need to work on. Just like Laura said would happen. Thanks Laura.
But now I know I can overcome anything. I may still deny some things, but God will not let me do it for long.
Bobbie -E

Reminders

Just wanted to remind everyone of two things!!

1. Cookbook!
-Lets get all our recipes in asap! We need to represent CR well (considering that it was our idea to have the cookbook in the first place)! So get them in and remind others along the way!
2. Afterglow
-Also, don't forget where you'll be this Sunday night! AT CHUTCH! CR is having an afterglow and we want (and need) you there!

JasieR- A

Silly Samson...Silly me

So, I was thinking and reading up on Samson today. Silly Samson got himself all tangled up with the beautiful yet deadly Delilah. Do you know the story? Strong Samson keeps getting asked by Delilah, "What is it that makes you so strong?" And Samson keeps putting her off lying about the source of his strength. However, this nagging goes on for days and possible weeks. It starts wearing on Samson until finally he gives in and tells her its his hair. If you are like me, you are yelling at Samson, "Samson...DON'T DO IT! DON'T TELL HER! THE MEN ARE IN THE OTHER ROOM TO CAPTURE YOU!!" I even went further to say, "Stupid Samson. He is pretty dumb to fall for that over and over. Surely he had to know she was up to something!" Then it hit me. I am Samson. I have let deadly sin nag and nag at me till I finally just quit and fall into it. The Bible says that satan comes sneaking around like a roaring lion ready to devour...to steal, kill and destroy. This is where we need to take guard and stand our ground against our addictions and compulsive behaviors. To fight and not be paralyzed! Also it is time to turn to God. We can not let our sin and guilt keep us from restoration and an upright relationship with the Savior. In the end, Samson turned to God and God came back to Samson. He stood by him and let Samson show his strength once more. Turn to God. He's still there.
JasieR-A

Sponsor Training Success

Good afternoon! Wow what a great Sponsor Training we had saturday. I would like to thank all of you who came. Remember you were not there by chance! God has special plans for you in your journey of Recovery. This is just a way of giving back to Celebrate Recovery and any and all of the precious people God places in our lives. As for me I can not begin to give back what has been given back to me except to be there to serve for our Lord Jesus Christ. Not only in Celebrate Recovery, but in our church as well. I praise God and thank all of you who are an awesome part of my Recovery
KAREN (T)

Wait

If you are anything like me, you hate waiting. But God has a few things to say about waiting. The most obvious is found in Psalm 27:14. It says, "Wait on the Lord. Be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." If we have asked Jesus to live and reign in us, we know that His goodness and blessing will follow us. However, waiting for evidence of this is difficult sometimes. All in all it comes down to the foundation and key part of Christianity: having faith. This includes trusting that God has your best interest at heart even though, and espcially though, you cannot see the 'it' at the moment. So, I will wait. God has promised to complete the good work in us (Phil 1:6). Until then, I will not cease praising to Him for the present and the future.

JasieR-A

Testimonies

Wow it has been an exciting couple of weeks.
First let me say a great big WOO-HOO!! I have finished the 12 Steps. I am so excited for myself, and the girls who worked it with me. There were times when it was hard, times when I wondered if I would be able to finish...but I stuck with it and it is so worth it.
I have been thinking a lot lately about the testimonies. Most everyone coming to Celebrate Recovery, has trust issues. It takes a while sometimes, to get to the point of wanting to share. When you are ready to talk there is someone ready to listen.
Once you start hearing the testimonies, you start thinking "Wow, I've been there. I'm not alone." You are able to relate and make friends. People you can trust and count on. For some people Celebrate Recovery is their only family.
As I have been in CR, heard the testimonies, made friends, and heard their stories, I have been amazed to see the way that God has worked in their lives. To be able to let go of their hurts and their habits, to forgive the ones who have hurt them, and accept God's forgiveness in their lives - is truly amazing. When some of my friends told me what they were recovering from, I couldn't believe it. They had victories in their lives and it shows. They are more than willing to help anyone who walks through those doors on Tuesday nights. Yes, they still struggle sometimes with day to day stuff,as we all do, but they trust God.
I think the main thing that kept me coming back, is the first night I was there, Karen showed me where to go, where everything was, and stayed with me through large group. Then in Solid Rock, Tammy was so nice to me when I told her I wanted to try Laura's group the next week to see if it was a better fit for me. I just felt welcomed and comfortable. In my walk with the Lord, in my recovery, and as the Encourager Coach, I can only hope I will be able to make people who come through those doors feel just as comfortable and safe.
Even tho I am finished with the 12 steps, I will still be learning. I will still stumble in my daily walk, but I know God will pick me back up again. And I know that I have friends now I can trust, who won't judge me, if I need them to walk beside me as I pick myself up and dust myself off.
The testimonies are a wonderful way to learn that you are not alone, but hopefully, you will learn how to continue your walk with Christ.
Bobbie-E

Giving up control

So, I finally get why it is so hard to quit (cold turkey) my addictive and compulsive behaviors. In reading one of the Step 3 devotions in my Recovery Bible, it was all laid out very plain to me. (That's good, cause I need it simple!) It said, "When we give in to our dependencies and compulsions, aren't we giving control over to another power? Aren't we in some way giving up personal responsibility of our life? When we are overwhelmed and want to escape, our addiction can make us feel strong, safe, attractive, powerful, and/or happy. So, in a sense, we are very comfortable with the thought of giving up control of our will and our life."
I was right. I have a control problem. However, not the control problem I thought I had. I totally thought that I had no control concerning my addiction. I thought that I had no willpower and I couldn't understand how others have overcame huge and difficult things that have hurt them or even merely came in between them and God. But now I think I got it!! I have been giving up control this whole time....just not to the right thing. I have been giving control to my addiction because it made me feel safe, strong, and comfortable. But truly, these feelings are temporary. Only Jesus is the one who brings healthy and lasting changes.
Jasie - A

Sponsor Trainning

Great news! We have a group of Ladie's that are completeing the 12 Steps.
We are very excitied about this. We are going to have a New Sponsor Training on Aug, 22 from 9 am until Noon in the Hospitality Room. Anyone who has finished the 12 steps, or is working in book 4, is invited! Give back as others gave to you.
Be a sponsor to those who are just beginning their journey at Celebrate Recovery
Hope to see you all There.
Karen - T

Living A Life of Worship

By now, I hope you can tell I love worship. I love music. I love everything about being able to crank the tunes up and let God know my love for Him. But I am figuring out that it is more than music. I stand asking myself, "Am I cranking up my life in a way that is letting God know my love for Him?! Are my actions reflecting Him in the beauty and righteousness that He is?
Psalm 9:1-2
I will praise You, O Lord, with my whole heart; I will show forth (recount and tell aloud) all Your marvelous works and wonderful deeds! I will rejoice in You and be in high spirits; I will sing praise to Your name, O Most High!
If you read on in this passage, David goes on to say that even through his enemies have turned on him, God is the only one who will be there in the end and remain forever. I encourage you to read the whole chapter of Psalm 9. There are and will be times when we are in the valley. Times when we can't see our next step. Times when we are so hurt its hard to feel. Unfortunely those times come, but God last forever. Like it says in the verse..."I will recount and tell alound all your marvelous works and wonderful deeds! I will be in high spirits." Remember how God has been there for you in the past. He's not going to forget you. Don't forget Him.
Jasie - A

Seek Him first!

Yesterday was DadFest and I believe it was the best one yet!
Then last night, we got to hear 4 different Pastors speak and it was phenomenal the way God used each one to get His message across to us. I'm going to touch on each of those messages over the next couple of weeks. They were each so powerful.
The first one I want to to talk about was by Pastor Mel. I encourage you to get the cd from last night's service and listen to what Pastor Mel said. He spoke on Matthew 6:32-34.
32)For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.33)But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. 34)Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.-NIV
Right there, in verse 33, it tells us to SEEK FIRST - all of us need to be seeking God first. We want so many things and think once we're saved we should just be blessed by God. We have to understand those blessings come as we SEEK GOD FIRST. Not as we seek what WE want, but as we seek God and his righteousness for our lives. I love the way the Living Bible says it: Matthew 6:33 and he will give them to you IF you give him first place in your life and live as he wants you to.
Every one of us need to take a step back and spend some time re-evaluating where God is in our life. Are we indeed putting him first? This is such a primary lesson for those of us in CR. We know putting ourselves first and following our own will hasn't worked. We need to strive every single day to seek God and His righteousness in our lives. When we are operating in our insanity of being "me" centered, we're not seeking God and His will for our life.
We need to be less concerned about what God is doing for you and more concerned about what He is doing "through" you. What I have written isn't what Pastor Mel said exactly - it's what I got from it. Again, I encourage you to get that cd and listen with your spiritual ears open.
God Bless,
Laura S.

Good Morning!

Good morning,
If you were at the training Wednesday, I would like to thank you It was an awesome Teaching. God really has been great and I love him soooo much. I my self, have been experiencing how to use this teaching in my own life in the last couple of weeks. Nothing like hands on learning. I thank God for every day that I wake up to enjoy a brand new day doing his will not mine. I know that He will never give me anything I cannot handle.
Hope to see you all at the mini golf tonight.It will be so much fun, hanging out laughing and just enjoying each other's friendship, and company. Dont forget, next week we will be doing the Road Side Clean up. If this is your first time, let me assure you that the first two were a blast. We laughed and picked up trash. It sound's crazy but it was crazy fun while doing something for our community. So I hope to see more of you getting involved. Sign up with anyone of us or on Tuesday night.
Dont forget if you have not been through the 12 step's it is not too late. This also is an expereance that will allow God to help with your Hurt's Habit's & Hang-ups. You All have a very Blessed Day.
Karen-T

Turning to God

First of all I am so happy Jasie is our "A". Woohoo! She will be a great asset and she already has some amazing ideas. I can't wait to see it all unfold. I think with the full TEAM in place we will each be able to give our full attention to the specific areas of CR that will help it grow. Wouldn't it be awesome if we could help everyone in Enid?
Ok so Laura, as usual, gave a great teaching. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to give it my full attention because I was taking some pictures for one of Jasies wonderful ideas. But think about turning your life over to Christ. What an amazing and scary thing. When you do that, you are not in control anymore. You are trusting in someone else to take care of you. I know a lot of people struggle with that. I struggle with that. But I know that when I just let go and give it to God, He does much better with it than I ever could.
One thing to keep in mind is that God does not change. He doesn't change his mind. He doesn't break His promises. Numbers 23:19 says: "God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind. Does he speak and then not act? Does He promise and not fulfill?" Think about that for a minute. How many of us grew up with promises that were broken. The lies we were told. God will never do that to us. We can trust him totally and completely. And he will not change His mind. He makes the promise and keeps it. He says it and does it. Whatever it is. It may not come when we want it or when we are ready. But it will come in God's time. Does that mean He did not keep His word? No. He knows what we need and when we need it.
Wow! I've had that rolling around in my head for a while now and just haven't had time to blog about it. It also gave me more time to find the verse I was looking for.
Anyway, hope to see everyone for mini golf, Friday at Meadowlake. 6:30
Bobbie-E

teAm

Well, I guess I am it! The official "A". Truly, I am sooo excited about it! I think God is ready to explode in CR, and I couldn't help but be a part of it! Some of you may wonder why I chose to step up and involve myself fully in Celebrate Recovery. The answer is simple. At CR, I feel safe, I feel myself, and I feel free. To go one step further...I feel God. Hopefully you are experiencing these same feelings. This is the enviroment I want to be in and the people I want to surround myself with.
So many fun things are being planned and put into place. I hope everyone will jump in and join us! Some of these crazy activities you won't wanna miss!
Jasie - A

New Assimilation Coach

We are so excited to have Jasie Randol join our TEAM, as the Assimilation Coach. She will be helping promote CR, along with keeping up with various CR materials. We welcome her creativity and innovative ideas!
Your Celebrate Recovery TEAM consists of:
T - Training Coach - Karen Smith
E - Encourager Coach - Bobbie Pacula
A - Assimilation Coach - Jasie Randol
M - Ministry Directors - Joe & Laura Schonlau
We are each here to serve and help guide you along your journey of healing and discipleship.
Blessed to be serving,
Laura S.

Mini Golf Date Change

Since we will be doing the Adopt a Highway clean up on Saturday, June 27th, we have moved Mini Golf to the 19th of June. We will be at Meadowlake Mini Golf, starting at 6:30. Will have sign up sheets for both events tonight. Be sure to include your address and phone number on sign up sheet, as I will be sending out reminders.
Thanks Bobbie-E

Summer

The dog days of summer are here. What a great weekend and the heat has already moved into Oklahoma. Here in Hennessey it got up to over 100 degrees. We will all be searching for ways to keep cool, and have fun. Sometimes we forget to put God first in our lives during this time. We look forward to vacations and forget about our recovery for a while. Even when we are traveling or just going to Splash Zone with the kids we still need our recovery. I would encourage everyone, if you can't get to Celebrate Recovery, where ever you are, take your Celebrate Recovery bible and read a devotional every day. Feel God's love for you. Know that He is still there to help you and will not leave you. You can still trust Him and He will hear your prayers no matter where you are.
Be thankful this summer in everything God has blessed you with. When your air conditioner breaks down and you feel like your melting, be thankful for running water and go play in the water hose with your kids. So many small things to be thankful for, that we forget them. But sometimes those small things can become big things when you don't have them anymore.
I hope to see everyone at CR every week. I will probably be one that is traveling this summer, at some point. During my vacation time, my prayers will still be with everyone, as I continue keeping up my role as Encourager Coach.
Bobbie-E

Gratutide not Attitude

One of the most impressive and lasting lessons I have learned at Celebrate Recovery, is that we must have gratitude not attitude. To be thankful at all times for the life changing miracles God has made in our lives. I know I still have a lot to learn and am willing to do so. I just want to Thank everybody who has made this possible. Thank You ALL so much,
Karen

CR Bowling Night

What a fun night of bowling and fellowship. We all started out bowling pretty bad, but we started picking it up and some of us bowled really well. I won't mention any names(*cough* Joe) but someone bowled really well with a high game of 212. We had a lot of fun and laughs and cheering. And then of course we carried over and stayed for Moonlight Madness. That is where they turn off the lights and everything glows and they show music videos. That really makes it interesting. But still fun. I had to leave early but I hear they continued on to IHOP. Next month is mini golf. I would definitely encourage everyone to come out. I plan to do some games and have prizes. Woo Hoo. I am really looking forward to mini golf with our group. That will be June 26th. So sign up early and arrange for those babysitters! It will be worth it.
Thank you for showing up guys.

CR - What we are and are not

THINGS WE ARE:
*A safe place to share. *A refuge. *A place of belonging. *A place to care for others and be cared for. *Where respect is given to each member. *Confidentiality is highly regarded. *A place to learn. * A place to grow and become strong again. *Where you can take off your mask. *A place for healthy challenges and healthy risks. *A possible turning point in your life.

THINGS WE ARE NOT:
*A place for selfish control. *Therapy. *A place for secrets. *A place to look for dating relationships. *A place to rescue or be rescued by others. *A place for perfection. *A place to judge others. *A quick fix.

God bless each and everyone of you.
Laura S.

May 26,2009 CR

Again what an amazing night! Jasie always speaks to my heart with the praise and worship. The songs she leads us in touch my heart. I feel uplifted and I search my heart to hear Christ. I know He's beside me.
I am so happy so many people surrendered thier stuff to God. How wonderful to see so many people reaching out to Him and trusting Him with thier lives.
Jeana's testimony.....how wonderful. To see her come out of her shell and share her life with us. I feel priviliged to hear her story. I pray that I will be that brave when it is my turn to give my testimony. I could feel her pain growing up because I know that same pain. Each person feels and reacts differently in every situation. Each person's pain is not the same. So I don't know her exact pain, but I can relate. I don't know very many people who can't. But not everybody will admit it. Thank you so much Jeana for sharing.
Friday night is bowling night! I hope to see everybody there. I am excited to be planning the events. I am excited about my part in this whole ministry.
I am looking at the last saturday in June to clean the highway for our Adopt-A-Highway project. Hopefully, I will have a sign up sheet next week. We need as many hands as possible.
Bobbie-E

The A - Assimilation Coach

The "A" is responsible for: Promotion of CR to the members, church, & community. Develops and selects Resource Materials for groups and Information Table, along with recruiting and interviewing new Leadership Candidates. Ways to reach your members and church are monthly newsletters, information in church bulletin, and utilize church website to promote the program. In the community - brochures, newsletters, and/or a video. Utilize free advertising available to the community. Working with the Encourager Coach in promoting service oppurtunities. They will also develop an apprentice A. Each position has 8-10 hours spent fulfulling it.
If you have more questions about the "A", feel free to ask.
Have an awesome weekend!
God Bless,
Laura S.

Hi my name is Karen Smith, I am the Trainning Coach for Celebrate Recovery here at Enid First Assembly. I will be providing the training for Leadership Meetings, Small Group Leaders, Sponsors, and Step Study Leaders.
Next month we will have a Leadership meeting on the third wendsday, 06/17/09. The teaching will be on the Serenity Prayer and all of its awesome glory. Please come and join us if you have completed the 12 steps or are about to complete them.
This is a great honor and I thank our Lord for this chance to give back to Celebrate Recovery, what it has given to me Thank You All!
Karen - T

May 19th 2009 Celebrate Recovery

What an amazing night! From the songs in praise and worship that Jasie leads us in to Laura's teaching to the Serenity Prayer. I just feel so uplifted and blessed to be a part of something so amazing.
The songs Jasie picks out for us make me feel so much closer to God and help bring me closer to Him. Tonight I especially enjoyed the music. It felt like God was speaking to my heart. If you are wondering what the songs were tonight they were "Salvation is Here" by Hillsong; "I Am Free" also by Hillsong; "Indescribable" by Chris Tomlin and "Marvelous Light" by Charlie Hall. You can find videos of these songs on Youtube. I haven't looked on Tangle or Godtube yet.
I always seem to learn something new whether it is a teaching or a testimony. Tonight was no exception. I never knew there was a difference between tithe and an offering. There were two thoughts for me every time i gave. It was that I was supposed too and also I was happy too. I knew that my money was going to help people in need. But I too always wondered why I wasn't as blessed as others who gave. I was not giving my full tithe and never an offering. Now I will pray about it and work it into my budget.
I know i didn't get with a lot of people tonight. I had to come home and spend time with my husband. He isn't home very often or for very long so our time together is important. But please get with me next week and I will talk with you and get your birthdays, anniversaries and addresses.
Will see you all again next week if not before. Know that you are all in my prayers.
Bobbie Pacula - E

Encourager Coach

Hello my name is Bobbie Pacula and I will be the Encourager Coach for Enid Celebrate Recovery.
I will be keeping track of birthdays and anniversaries so, please get with me regarding your dates and your addresses please. I will be planning the monthly Celebrate Recovery events for everyone to attend. This month on the 29th we will be bowling at Oakwood Bowl. 6:30 P.M. We will have sign up sheets available for you Tuesday night. Sign up and join us for a great night of fun and fellowship.
I think this is something I will really enjoy doing. I am just learning this position and so it may take me a little bit to know all the aspects of this job.
I will try my best to make sure you feel safe and cared for at Celebrate Recovery so you can seek the help you need to move on with your life.
Bobbie Pacula

New TEAM members!

Celebrate Recovery is designed to have a TEAM at the helm. You have the "T", which is the Training Coach, an "E" which is the Encourager Coach, an "A" who is the Assimilation Coach, and the "M" who is the Ministry Director.
Many of you know Karen Smith and Bobbie Pacula. These are awesome women that are now a part of the TEAM.
Karen Smith is our new Training Coach. Karen will be doing our training sessions. She will be working with me, recruiting new leaders, doing leader interviews, and leader orientations, as well as training sessions at the monthly Leaders Meetings. As the need arises for Sponsor Trainings, Small Group Leader Trainings, Step Study Leader Trainings, Karen will be scheduling those workshops.
Bobbie Pacula is our new Encourager Coach. She will be creating our fellowship events, making contact calls, sending cards, and taking care of our small groups needs. She will be encouraging participants to get involved in the service opportunities available in CR.
Currently we are still seeking the right person for the position of the "A".
Help me welcome these ladies as they have taken on these roles. We are seeking to make Celebrate Recovery bigger and better, through God's guidance.
Both of these ladies will be blogging on this site as well. You will be able to keep up with events, training sessions, and other opportunities.
Have an awesome week! God Bless,
Laura S.

Artcile in "Power Up"

By Kingsley Fletcher
What are you saying about your life? Words have power, and when you speak, ultimately you empower your words to materialize. Each of us has the ability to speak curses or blessings into our lives.
Whatever you hear, good or bad, will have an impact on you. So what have you been accused of over the years that would make you believe you can’t be successful? What lies have been told to you that say you can’t live a wonderful and fulfilling life? What untruths have been planted in your mind about your ability to accomplish great things?
Who’s been talking to you and to whom have you been listening? Who said you have to keep listening? Who said you can’t be free? If God didn’t say it, then it’s only someone else’s opinion!
Let’s agree in the beginning that there is one sure and final authority in our lives, and He is God. If you can initially accept and agree that there is a power greater than your circumstances, experiences, perceptions and surroundings, then you can grasp that there is a divine plan for your life and a divine authority in place to help you accomplish it.
By whose authority have you been making decisions for your life? Are you still basing the outcome of your life on the words of someone who didn’t believe in you? Are you still being hindered by the negative influences of your childhood? Are the broken dreams of your past depleting the potential for your future?
No one enters the world void of a purpose, plan and destiny that has been assigned since the beginning of time. Our objective is to discover that individual and unique plan and then fulfill the potential of the life we’ve been assigned. Without questions, there will be difficulties, challenges, and obstacles that arise to distract and discourage us from discovering our purpose, but we’ve been given a divine promise of success, and it is our responsibility to accept nothing less than overwhelming victory.
God has given each of us an instruction manual that tells us that through faith, positive affirmation and perseverance we can do all things. That statement has the ability to alter your future and establish the foundation of your faith. Are you willing to believe that it is possible to live life without limits? Are you willing to believe that the best is yet to come? Are you willing to believe you can? Who says you can’t?
We live is a world of possibilities—a “can be” “can do” society where nothing is impossible. You are a person with a purpose, which means that there is a specific assignment or life task that you’ve been given and must fulfill before you exit this realm.
The plan for your life may lead you to different people, places and situations than you ever imagined possible, but ultimately it leads to your predestined purpose in life. Nothing happens by chance, but rather by circumstance. You alone are responsible for reacting and responding to the circumstances in your life.
As people with a purpose, plan and destiny, we cannot afford to use confusion, chaos and difficult circumstances as excuses for failure. You can no longer accept you can’t. You must simply believe that you can. If you can conceive it and believe it, then there’s no reason you can’t achieve it.
I believe that most of us have been through similar scenarios in life. There are things you were told you couldn’t do, and as a result, you didn’t even try. Without a doubt, I know that everything we need to fulfill the divine plan, purpose and destiny for our lives is inherently a part of who we are. Everything that man said I could not do, I am doing!
People may try to put limitations on you based on tradition, the past, or their own experiences, but don’t let them do it. Only you and your divine destiny can define the boundaries and limits of your life.
Have a fantastic week!
Laura S.