This Thing Called LIFE

I've learned a lot while journeying through this thing called life.  I find myself discovering something new, learning a new lesson, or unlearning something unhealthy for me.  Whether it be spiritually, emotionally, or physically, it's a never ending process.  I've gotten to the point to where as long as it causes me to grow, keeps me going (in the right direction) and pushes me forward, I deem it a necessary part of life.  Now I didn't say it was all easy or a simple walk in the park lol.  Some days hurt... A LOT.  Some days there were tears... A LOT of them.  Some days I had to unlearn what I thought I knew, because I found out that I really had no idea, and that's ok too!

What are some key takeaways to share from my experiences?  I think knowing the following will catapult you ahead in life, and put you in one of the best positions possible.

A Few Key Takeaways:

"My ______ is NOT the responsibility of others."

• Happiness

• Peace

• Joy

• Growth

• Love

• Security

• Future

• *Whatever applies to you specifically

When you take the responsibility of achieving those things away from others, that you unknowingly put them in charge of, it:

• Takes away the expectation of them meeting, and (inadvertently) failing to meet your goal/need.

• It puts you in a place to not be disappointed and upset with anyone or anything that did not happen.

Giving others the power to make those things happen for you:

• Sets you up for failure.

• Creates a displaced dependency.

• Puts a chip on your shoulder because they didn't "come through and produce" like you thought they should.

Most importantly... The BIGGEST key takeaway would be to TRUST GOD with all the details of your life.  He always has your best interest at heart.  He knows exactly what you need, when you need it, and how to get it to you. He had these things mapped out long before you were even out of the womb!

I could go on and on about any point above, but I'll stop with a prayer for you and your journey. I pray that you are in a position to let your guard down and fully trust God to meet every need in your life, the way He chooses to bless you. I pray He'll come through exceedingly, abundantly, and above anything you could ever ask or think. (Eph. 3:20).  I know and believe He will, because that's just who He is!

Love & Blessings!

-Danielle

Time To Build…

Hello fam! It’s so easy to get distracted, thrown off, and consumed by everything that’s going on right now. Even in the midst of alllllllllllllll of the chaos, whether thousands of miles away, or right here in your own backyard, I encourage you to keep your head up, and trust God. I know that’s a lot easier said than done right now. I have had my days of confusion, frustration, brokeness, and tears, but I’m still holding on to my faith that God’s got this. I do apologize that I didn’t have any other magical solution, but I do offer HOPE and my belief that even now, God will cause things to come together for our good.

If there’s one thing I know, it’s definitely time to build! So many people are broken and torn down in this season. When emotions are raging, it can get the best of you, and cause you to say or do somethings that can break a fellow sister or brother down mentally, physically, emotionally, or even spiritually. Take time today to evaluate yourself, and see how you can build others up. It’s not too late! If “others” is too many people to start off with, then start with one…YOU of course! God is the only one qualified in my book, to get you to a place of peace that surpasses all understanding. Trust Him with all your hurt, confusion, frustration, anger, broken pieces, or whatever you need Him to handle. BELIEVE that He has you, and will show you how to maneuver through, and come out on top. When you get to the top, bring and build others up with you. YOU CAN DO IT!

I pray that God will be the present help you need Him to be in every area of your life. He didn't bring you this far to leave you now. Be encouraged, keep your head up, keep moving forward, and know that I love you to life.

Be Blessed!

-Danielle W.

“...I do offer HOPE and my belief that even now, God will cause things to come together for our good.”

— Danielle W.

Faith is everything…when you BELIEVE!

It's easy to get caught up on what things look like right in front of you.  It's a new year, you've got your goals set, and you know how you want things to go.  Sometimes, your vision can be clouded by everything that's standing between you and your goals.  Some days, what you see isn't lining up with what you "see".  I encourage you to focus your sights on your faith, and move full steam ahead. Trust God to get you from where you are to where you're suppose to be.  He'll do it if you stick to it!  It may not be easy, but it will be well worth it!  He sees the big picture, and is prepping and strengthening you along the way.  If it ever feels like you're blindly going through life on your journey’s path (trust me, it will), know that you have the best guide to lead you.  God's got you covered, from A to Z, and won't lead you astray!

“Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart And do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].”

— Proverbs 3:5-6 AMP

I pray your FAITH causes you to see clearly, move forward productively, and BELIEVE that He can do anything. When God is in the equation, anything is possible! There is no limit to what He can do in and through you. Your faith is everything! #BELIEVE

Be Encouraged & Be Blessed!

-Danielle W.

God's Plan

There isn't one day in your life (past, present, or future) that God didn't know you would come to, that He didn't already have a plan to bring you through! Yes! You heard that correctly, but I'll repeat it for you... There isn't one day in your life (past, present, or future) that God didn't know you would come to, that He didn't already have a plan to bring you through! He knew your path before you came out the womb. He already made provisions for every step and every moment of your life. Even the situations and days that seemed to catch you off guard, and rock your world, He already knew about those too! Nothing catches God by surprise. That's why it's critical to trust God, even in the moments that don't make sense. He's crafted every single detail and moment in your life. He knew (and knows) what you need/don't need, who would be there and who wouldn't, who would do "xyz", who would be seasonal, monumental, transitional, etc. He knew (knows) the obstacles you would face, and already has victory mapped out for you. You've just got to BELIEVE!

“Trust in and rely confidently on the LORD with all your heart And do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know and acknowledge and recognize Him, And He will make your paths straight and smooth [removing obstacles that block your way].”

— Proverbs 3:5-6 AMP

Trust Him when it hurts. Trust Him when things look cloudy or bleak. It's easy to trust Him when things are going well, but what about those times when things aren't so well? Continue to "show up" with hopeful anticipation of seeing Him do a great work in your life. I promise you that all of what you're going through WILL work out for your good. The pieces alone won't make sense, but everything will come together like a great work of art. I know for a fact, that if you show up, you'll see how He was already there! You'll see how immense His love truly is for you.

Be Encouraged & Be Blessed!

-Danielle W.

Better Days Ahead...

Hey fam! It's been a minute, but I'm here and grateful! Life has a way of reminding you of how much control you don't have over things. It also puts into perspective how much you truly trust God with all the moving pieces in your life. Regardless of whatever you may be going through, "growing" through, transitioning in, or whatever  the case may be, KEEP GOING!  God's best for you is still on the other side of what you're dealing with right now. Don't allow uncertainty, fear, or others to keep you from going after everything that God has promised and stamped your name on. He's still in control and has your best interest at heart. He sees the big picture! Your best days are still yet ahead of you, and the best is still yet ahead! Don't allow yourself to get stuck or your vision to become cloudy. The forecast shows better days ahead. Now whether it is sunny, raining or storming in your life, trust God to hold the umbrella and lovingly lead you on your journey.

“Eyes haven’t seen, ears haven’t heard, all that God has prepared for those who love Him.”

— 1 Cor. 2:9

Keep moving forward and trust Him to guide every step of your journey. He won't lead you astray. Believe it!

Love & Blessings!
~Danielle W.

KEEP CALM AND BE STILL

Sometimes being still is one of the absolute hardest things to do! Human nature alone keeps you trying to keep up with any and everyone else around you. When you need to rest, you always manage to find "something" that pulls you in, and causes you to act or react. Even life's problems can lead you on a wild goose chase to find a solution for something that's completely out of your control.

Sometimes, the answer is simply to just not move or do anything at all, and just BE STILL. 

BENEFITS OF BEING STILL:

-You'll find rest.

-You'll have peace knowing that God is in control.

-You'll have the assurance of your safety in His care.

-You'll be able to trust His response after you place all of your cares, concerns, and worries in His hands. (He has an impeccable track record!)

-You'll have the confidence of knowing He has your best interest at heart.

-You'll be able to watch God work everything (good and bad) out for your good. 

“Be still and know that I am God.”

— Psalm 46:10

Regardless of what you're going through or having a tough time facing, TRUST GOD. He cares too much for you to let you handle things on your own. If it feels like you just have to do something to "fix" a problem or find a solution, then look for your most comfortable spot, BE STILL, and let God handle it.

I pray that you'll go forward and be still long enough for God to do what He does best. He doesn't need your help. He needs you to trust Him.

Much love and blessings to you!

-Danielle W.

Deep Breath

Ok, stop whatever you're doing for a quick moment...  Think about everything that has been holding you back from not only being your best self, but being everything God wants to you be. Take a deep breath and let it ALLLLLLLLL go!  Every worry, care, concern, fear, stress, unforgiveness, struggle, bad habit, lack of self esteem, every set back, failure, disappointment, piece of brokeness, wound/scar, every negative word spoken to you or over you, negative thoughts, and every excuse you can possibly think of.  Let it all go!  As long as you carry these things around, they will weigh you down and cause you to remain stuck. You will not have the capacity to receive what you need to move forward or even live for today.  TODAY,  I declare you receive the healing you need for you to be everything you are suppose to be, go everywhere you are suppose to go, and live the life God called you to live.

Now don't get me wrong. This won't be an overnight, "everything is fixed now" type of situation.  It will take prayer, faith, and believing that He will make good of every single thing that happened to you. Believing that He loves you enough to get you through past and current situations. Believing that all those things that tried to break you only made you stronger.  Believing that no weapon formed against you will succeed at taking you out. Believeing that He has a purpose and plan for you that is greater than you could ever imagine. You may have to shed a few tears along the way, but the good news is that He sees and hears those too!

Once you let go of everything holding you back, you'll have room for HIS love, grace, mercy, and peace. It will change your views of yourself, and help you see yourself as God sees you. It will give you the confidence to know you are capable of walking the path He set before you. There will be no mountain too high, nor valley too low that you can't conquer with Him on your side. You've got this!

Now if you haven't done it yet, take that deep breath and let it all go.  Let's move forward together.  Somebody needs you...

Be Blessed!

- Danielle W.