Joyce Meyer: False Evidence Appearing Real

There is debilitating fear that Satan tries to put on us everyday. I call fear False Evidence Appearing Real. It is intended to keep us from having the power, love & sound mind God wants us to have.

Sometimes we think of fear as an emotion, but it is actually a spirit. In fact, fear is one of Satan's favorite tools, & he particularly loves to harass Christians with it.

But Jesus said, "All things can be (are possible) to him who believes!" (Mark 9:23 AMP). And an on-fire, Bible-believing Christian who is fearless is the enemy's worst fear!

It has been said that fear is the opposite of faith, & that is true. We can't live in faith & fear at the same time. Fear paralyzes us & keeps us from receiving God's promises. It keeps us from stepping out & obeying what God has called us to do.

Fear must be confronted head-on with the power of faith. We must proclaim the Word of God & command fear to leave. So the next time fear knocks on your door, send faith to answer!

-Joyce Meyer

High Standards or Idle Time?

I'm the type of individual that has to stay busy but loves to have some "Me time" every so often. And since I've graduated from college (Fall 2010), I cannot stand this free time that creeps up every so often. Like, how do people do it?

I suppose it's normal to want to be busy majority of the time...being ambitious & wanting the best future possible.

When things don't go as planned, or life takes a turn or maybe it hasn't taken off it's very discouraging. Yeah, yeah be anxious for nothing...I know.

With me having the goals I have, therefore I feel the need to meet a certain standard. When I don't, I feel like I'm being idle. Not idle in the sense of doing nothing at all. That I cannot do. But idle in the sense of not doing what it is I WANT to do. Or should be doing.

I try my best to stay positive & allow my Heavenly Father to guide me. And maybe He's waiting on me to surrender. I don't know.

At times I feel like it's time to step out on faith when it comes to things related to my career.
Example one: Looking for positions out of state.

If someone were to suggest this to me 3 or 5 years ago, I would have looked at them like they were crazy! I love SoCal too much. I think what makes me not want to go out & look for positions away from "home" is the familarity. The unknown. I highly dislike NOT knowing what to expect. I guess you can say I like to be in control.

I guess I know what it is I need to do. Surrender to Him, and step out on faith. I can't always be in control. Possible not at all. Not on this journey. And that frightens me. Something I'm trying to beat with a baseball bat. Fear has no place in our lives. I'll be posting another daily plan from Joyce Meyer which she touches on FEAR. There's another one I posted called Throwing Fear Outdoors

It's said that fear & faith don't mix nor go together. So I have to give up one.

I choose FAITH over fear...

Have you allowed fear to take over your life? If so, how are you trying to deal with it? And if not, what are some of things, affirmations, scriptures that help you stay clear from fear? Share away I'm interested....

Joyce Meyer: Living with Contentment & Satisfaction

The Bible says that godliness accompanied with contentment is great & abundant gain. What I take from that is, a godly person who is content is in the very best place he can possibly be.

Joy doesn't come from having your circumstances in order & under control; it comes from what's in your heart. For example, the world is full of people who have what they think they want, & they're still not happy. In fact, some of the most unhappy people in the world are people who seem to "have it all."

Contentment is not about fame or being well-known, how much money you have, your position at work or your social circle. It's not found in your level of education or what side of the tracks you were born on. Contentment is a heart attitude.

There's nobody happier than a truly thankful person, a truly content person. The word contents means 'being satisfied to the point where nothing disturbs you no matter what's going on, but not satisfied to the point that you never want any change.'

We all want to see things get better. But where you are right this minute doesn't have to disturb you. You can choose to believe that God is working &  things are changed, & you will see the result of it in due time.

Life is ll about the choices we make, so choose contentment & satisfaction every single day of your life. You won't go wrong when you do.

Summer Reading: Book numero Four!!!

I've read the following books thus far...

Write it Down Make It Happen

Rich Dad Poor Dad

The Power of Positive Thinking

NOW... The Mastery of Love

I'm almost done reading this book, & will be reading a business related book next.

Super proud of myself & really taking in what I'm learning.

Check out my book shelf for different books to read, or just to see what's on my list

:)

Ready For My Closeup....My New Look!

Hey guys!

So, I've been debating for a year or so now about having my own site that's about ME, my life. Just a little insider of it. I've also been thinking about putting together a professional website about me. It seemed like the cool or right thing to do aside from my mentoring website (Mentoring Young Girls) & my beauty blog (GlamNoLabelz). But then I thought, what would I present? And I felt like I don't want something that shows JUST my professional side via Internet. My resume is enough. So the route I chose to go with is the not so professional, but fun side of it.

Changes

I've made my blog (soon turned into website) much more professional. I'll still share things regarding my hair journey, everyday life topics, fitness, products I love, etc.

I just wanted to share this with you all. So you're not caught off guard. I know this is like the 2nd or 3rd look I've had lol. This is something that will stay. I will be changing the domain name soon & turn it into a .com (hand clap). I really think it's important to OWN your domain name. Especially if you're serious about your writing/blogging. It just gives off that "I'm serious" & "professional" touch. So think about doing that if you haven't. And it's only $10 a year. Can't beat that!

I LOVE My President & 1st Lady...

<3

Congrats to NBA player Dirk & His New Wife...

[They got married in Africa. She's from Kenya]

Love has NO limits...

Inspiration :)

Working on My Fitness: My Ex's Are MY Motivation To Get FIT!

I know you maybe looking at the title of this post like, what?! What does that mean Ashley? Lol, okay, don't think I'm crazy & I kind of think this is common but most don't think about it or talk about it. But my ex's are my motivation to continue my get right (fit) & eat healthy on this difficult journey.=

photo from: 8tracks.com

Every time I think,come in contact, or something reminds me of one of them (The memorable ones) that is what instantly gets me up & going!

I want to be the WOW effect when/if they see me later down the line...

Yuppp you messed up.

Of course, physical appearance isn't everything, but it does play a big part for men

To think they COULD of had a smart, fit, loving, beautiful woman who also has goals on their arm still *lol*

Oh well, God has something better for me

 Until then, let me go get my work out on because I'm feeling REALLY motivated

:) 

Check Out My Beauty Blog Glam No Labelz & MYGirls...

Hey ladies, 

I wanted to remind or share with you that I DO have other blogs/websites out there. I know some of you that follow me here may not know that I have a beauty blog, as well as a website for my mentoring program MYGirls. Please check those out as well.

I'm currently working on a slew of things dealing with all of my brands right now.

I have a small beauty giveaway going on for GlamNoLabelz on Facebook

As well as preparing for events for MYGirls

Check those out when you get a chance...

Also, MYGirls is looking for guest bloggers...

http://www.mentoringyounggirls.com/