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Inspirational Thoughts

Sometimes finding our own way can prove difficult! Especially, if we don’t know what to look for. But, perhaps a scrap-book would be a good place to create an accurate time line of our visual experiences. After all, pictures aren’t suppose to lie, right?:-)

Expect to wake up happy, at peace, and ready to keep anything or anyone from stealing your joy! Count your blessings, embrace the gift of second chances, and say, ‘Thank you, Lord!’

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STEPHANIE!
 “I am from strength, courage, and faith! From the dreams that my parents and grandparents had for me. I am from a family where ‘can’t’ isn’t in your vocabulary. From, “If you’re gonna do it, do it right!” And, “I’m not mad, I’m disappointed,” which was always worse than anger! I am from “No TV before homework.” From late nights and early AP and IB testing. I am from Lego’s, Barbies and GI Joe’s. From Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo. Weekends of just me, my blue Yoshi, and my frozen grapes. I am from birthday parties at Chuck E Cheese. Holiday dinners and BBQ’s with the family. I am from whoop-in’s, “You’re grounded,” and “Go get the belt!” From, “This is gonna hurt me more than it hurts you,” which never felt quite true. I am from hot pink high tops, Necco Wafers and Bubble Yum. From, “You better be home when the street lights come on.” I am from Christmas stories read to my brothers and me. From ‘family nights’ spent decorating the Christmas tree. I am from hard work, integrity, and pride. From ‘Morning Inspiration’ texts from Mom to start the day off right! I am from “I love you, love you, love you’s, and “I know you’ll be all right’s.” I am from the love and support of my family. They are my guiding light!”  – Stephanie M Leighton

Stephanie, you wrote this as a school assignment years ago, and I still cry when I read how freely you opened your heart in a school assignment. You were so young, yet able to process your feelings and put them to pen and paper. I’m so glad you did, and that I saved it for a special moment like this to share with the world. You are and always have been so wise beyond your years with so much love, laughter, and compassion for all those around you. We’re all so very proud of you and wish you nothing but love and blessings today and always! Stephanie, we couldn’t love you move if we tried because YOU ARE AND ALWAYS WILL BE
OUR GUIDING LIGHT!

Love, Your Family

 

Don’t leave the door open for anyone to waltz into your life. If you do, they might try to convince you they know what’s best for you. So keep your nerve and safe guard your mind, heart, and spirit.

Wake up with intent and purpose every morning. Challenge the last challenge you made to keep things current and fluid. Turn possibility into reality and soar into your full potential!

Your best life is in front of you NOT behind you. But, you have to wake up and pay attention. Remember, God has always had a plan and a purpose for your life!
 

 

DEAR GOD! Even when I’m slow to recall something I like about me, I always remember everything I love about You! O what a blessing!

If you tell the world who you ‘think’ you are, God will give you the courage to reveal who you are in Christ. Have a blessed day and keep smiling because you’re here and you can!

 

There’s no time like the present to start getting out of your comfort zone. Hopefully, the mirror image of what you see doesn’t contradict the spirit of who you aspire to be.

Even when you’ feel you’ve showcased your best effort there’s always something more you can do. Learn to dig deep and push yourself before others try to do it for you. Settling to be mediocre should never be an option!

We’re all blessed and gifted with specific skills but we barely scratch the surface of our potential. Make every day about transitioning from victory to victory and pray thru it all!

If it’s been awhile since you checked whether you’re on point pursuing your dreams take a step back from all the noise in your life keeping you from doing so.

You hear me when I don’t speak out loud. You see me when I try to hide. You forgive me when I don’t expect you to. You hug me when I don’t deserve your embrace. You see thru me and still love me unconditionally. THANK YOU LORD! AMEN

Don’t walk thru life with your head down. If you do, you might miss the doors of opportunity God predestined just for you to open and walk thru. So, smile and keep your head up!

Every day is wide open to expect and celebrate hearing a word from God, so make sure you’re listening! Victory is for those who embrace it, walk in it, and breathe it every day!