Makes me say hmmmm....

Devotionals:

Joel Osteen:

Bishop Timothy Clarke:

Thoughts/insights/testimony: 

Today is the day that I volunteer at the food pantry.  It's always a treat to be at the church and serve folks in need.  I look forward to it every week!  During that time, I always feel most connected to God.  Most importantly I feel as though I am living out his purpose for my life.  It's hard to explain but I am a hard wired giver.  Which at times is a good thing like for example when I am at the food pantry and also a bad thing like in personal relationships of all types.  

I can't tell you how many times I have been told that I need to develop a nasty side and not buy what folks are trying to sell me.*southern saying*  It's hard for me because I believe in God's principle about turning the other cheek and infinite forgiveness.  If I can rationalize your "why" in my heart than I can forgive you while letting you sucker punch me a few more times.LOL  I have even been known to make an excuse or two for the person in the wrong.  Well that path has led me to disappointment sooooo many times.  I trust to easily and believe that everyone has a naturally good center.  Well,  there are times when I am proven wrong and those times really confuse and bother my spirit.

Guess what...today was also one of those days as wll. Besides being a blessing at the food pantry, I had an awesome meeting that yielded a national partnership opportunity for my new business. The meeting was so blessed. It was amazing. So I was riding a high!:-)  However, the day ended in disappointment.LOL  I just don't understand some aspects of humanism.  Oh well!  I ended my night with a little talk with Jesus and he assured me I'd be juuuusssssttttt fine and that ALL things are meant for my good.  So, I am holding on to his promise and believing him for what he has in store for me.  Sometimes the hardest lessons are taught by your friends and not your enemies.  I think God designed it that way so we can grant forgiveness easier and then set ourselves up for an eye gouge.LMBO  But in all honesty,  it sure doesn't make the medicine taste any better....

Godspeed,

Nard