Random Goofiness

So, I'm in such a great mood. Driving home tonight, I realized that I am so happy with my life. I have my friends. I have my girls again! And its such a wonderful feeling. Having life back to normal- the way it was exactly a year ago today- is awesome.

OMG! If one more person comments on my extra package.... a guy in church hugged me tonight and then he said something about being thick. And then he squeezed my side!! AAHHH!!! Okay.... it wasn't just any guy. It was my big bro. But really??? And then, a fellow choir member looked at me and said, "you look real greedy." I was like, "is it that obvious?" she goes,"you have a small frame. So any weight that you put on is going to be noticeable." Don't get me wrong, I'm happy with me. But like I told my roommate, I didn't think that I would not fit my clothes anymore. I wanted to be able to gain weight and still wear my clothes! ha! I'm goofy...

Speaking of being goofy......... Last night I was burning candles to relax me. So, before bed, I went to blow the flame out. It wouldn't go out, so what does my goofy tail do? I tried to put it out with my index finger and my thumb. I've seen it done on TV shows, so why wouldn't it work for me? WRONG! I burned the CRAP outta my finger!!! LOL!!! All I could do was laugh at my goofy behind....

Hmm.... I love my job. It's super busy, but I'm learning so much. And I'm so grateful for it. All glory to God.

That's about it.

Be blessed!

The Night Time is the Right Time....

I love the Cosby Show and I love Ray. Great combo....

Traces of You

I was sitting at the computer catching up on some things yesterday. I usually have music playing while I’m getting myself situated. And I play my same old favorite albums over and over again. I LOVE Joann Rosario. “Traces of You” happened to be playing. I’ve listened to that song a thousand times. But what I got from it yesterday- I had never received before.

My interpretation of the song was that sometimes things will come up in our lives that we have no control over. And even though we’re supposed to pray about it and let it go, sometimes we fret because it’s a situation that we’ve never dealt with before. That’s what I took from, “Now I don’t like to pray and worry but this situation is new". However, there is a verse in there that didn’t quite make sense in my mind. It didn’t really fit with my interpretation of the song. When she sings, “Lord I know better. Use me whenever, but I must see traces of you. Here what I say. Lord, I believe You. I know You gone come through. But I must see traces of You.”

I would think to myself, why is she saying, “Lord, I know better. Use me whenever, but I must see traces of You”??? Well, because of the past three months, I know what it means now.

See, this life is not about us. I hate to burst your bubble, but it’s the truth. Yes, there are trials and situations that are beyond our control. And yes, we are supposed to learn, grow, and mature from these storms. But what God has shown me in these last three months is that we go through for others. Our tests become our testimonies. Our misery becomes our ministry.

I have an extremely close confidant. She is one of my best friends. She is one of the few people I can go to when I have my mini melt downs and shouting matches within the spirit realm. And EVERYTHING that I go to her about, she went through. And it dawned on her that she went through all of her mess for me. I’m telling yall, every single trial, every single struggle in my mind, me losing my job, my relationship issues; she went through ALL of it. And now, because she got through it, she is able to minister to me and speak life into me.

I know that I have ministry in me. And I know that these storms are not only to make me stronger, but to encourage someone else. It’s to be a light in the midst of darkness. It’s to be a shoulder to cry on. It’s to be a witness to the awesome and unfathomable unconditional love of God.

Look at Jesus. Jesus didn’t go through just to go through. He didn’t get mistreated, lied on, beat, betrayed, abused, ostracized, and killed just to do it. He went through that “storm” for you and me.

Do you get it? It’s not about you. And I truly believe that once you submit your will to God and realize that, you won’t fear the storms. Know that with God by your side, you’re going to get through it. You really will come out pure as gold, much better than you were before.

Now, when I sing, “Lord, I know better, use me whenever, but I must see traces of You”, I truly understand it and mean it. I know better than to fret and become upset. I know that this storm is about more than just me. There is a bigger piece. But I want you to use me. I want to do Your will. So, use me whenever. But please, allow me to see traces of You during the storm.

Isn’t God good? He loves you. And so do I!! =) Have a blessed weekend.

Traces

OMG! Just had a revelation... Traces of you... This is a reminder to myself to come back and share.... gotta run now! More tonight...

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!

I GOT IT!!! HALLELUJAH!!!!!

I am OFFICIALLY A FULL TIME PERMANENT EMPLOYEE for NHQ for TSA!!!! THANK YOU JESUS!!

DETAILS LATER.... DON'T HAVE MY PHONE TO TEXT EVERYONE. SO I'M POSTING IT HERE!!

AAHHH!!!! NO more Vicky's Secret EVERY NIGHT!!! AHHHHH!!!!!

Gigi! You gonna shout with me tomorrow night?? lol! I already did it in my office, but there is a whole lot more where that came from!!!

Oh yeah! And didn't I say God was going to do a work in me in 30 days? (click here) Today is EXACTLY 30 days.... Isn't that Dude awesome???!!