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Trusting Your Vision and Goals

Trusting Your Vision and Goals

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Hold the vision. Trust the process. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Hope you enjoyed your Christmas Holiday with family and friends! Today I want to focus on trusting your vision and goals as 2020 comes to an end. It’s important to set aside time to think about your future and to set realistic goals that will help you be happy as well as successful. What better time to create your 2021 vision than now?

Here’s what I plan to discuss:

  • Define vision and goal.
  • Discuss why it is important to create a vision.
  • List 5 kinds of realistic goals.

 DEFINE VISION & GOAL

 Where there is no vision, there is no hope. – George Washington Carver

 Let’s start this discussion with the definition of vision and goal.

Vision can be defined as the faculty or state of being able to see or the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.

Goal can be defined as the object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result.

When I think of vision, words like sight, dream, imagination, creativity, future, goals and reflection all come to mind. Take a moment and create your own list. Since we are different in many ways, our lists may vary, but our vision should remain the same – to strive for success and accomplishments; to feel happy and full of worth. Would you agree?

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CREATING A VISION

A vision is the art of seeing things invisible. – Jonathan Swift

Now, that you have decided to create your 2021 vision, it is important to discuss the need for creating a vision. Why is this process so important? Well, choices we make in life create consequences, whether good or bad. Unfortunately, without clear vision or direction, we fail to acquire the quality of life results we expect.

Keep these important facts in mind when preparing your 2021 vision:

  • A vision begins as an idea in your imagination.
  • The idea turns into the intention and will to achieve that idea.
  • The vision is the articulation of the desired future that you strive to achieve.
  • A well-defined vision leads to satisfaction and a sense of meaning in life.
  • Partial visions lead to an imbalance life and no purpose.
  • Visions should come from internal needs, not on the reflections of others.
  • The lack of a clear vision leads to settling for whatever happens.

Remember, a shared vision empowers and impacts quality of life only if you allow it.

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5 KINDS OF REALISTIC GOALS

Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible. – Tony Robbins

After you have created your 2021 vision, it’s time to focus on setting realistic goals for your life. Even though there are many different kinds of goals, I want to focus on the following 5 kinds of realistic goals that will help you improve your life:

Career Goals – Let’s face it, we spend a lot of time focusing on our careers after graduation because we want to be successful. Career choices should be based on:

  • Knowing what you’re passionate about in life.
  • Determining long-term career aspirations as a whole.
  • Creating short-term tasks to help you achieve your long-term career aspirations.

Example – I love to write and inspire others so I am pursuing a writing career.

Finance Goals – Now, that you have a successful career, it’s important to have your finances in order. Create finance goals to help you:

  • Become financially secure.
  • Reduce your risk to spend frivolously and be wasteful.
  • Be prepared to handle future hardships.

Example – I plan to open a savings account so I can build an emergency fund to help cover unexpected expenses that may occur.

Health Goals – Set health goals so you will live a long, enjoyable life. Take time to evaluate your diet, fitness levels, and family health history. Create goals to:

  • Modify your lifestyle to improve your overall health.
  • Encourage daily meal planning and prep.
  • Make time for daily exercise.
  • Schedule your routine doctor visits.

Example – I plan my daily exercise and write it in my planner like any other appointment.

Personal Development Goals – Throughout life, it is important to explore your personal gifts, talents and interests. Strive to improve your life and increase your personal growth by:

  • Taking a class to learn a new skill or hobby.
  • Joining a local group or club while pursuing a new hobby.
  • Volunteering in your community.

Example – If you love to cook or draw, sign up for a local class to improve your skillset.

Spiritual Goals – Spend time feeding your spirit so you can live in line with your personal values. You can practice:

  • Reading God’s Word, praying, and meditating.
  • Self-reflection while reading inspirational books.
  • Listening to positive and uplifting podcasts.

Example – I will schedule time to write in a gratitude journal every night.

Be grateful for the good that is already present in your life. If you relax your mind and allow your dreams to be your wings, then your vision will come to pass. Don’t be afraid to DREAM BIG and know that you are going to accomplish great things in life! Acknowledge any goals you have already achieved and acknowledge the presence of God in your life. So, what are you waiting for? Begin creating your 2021 vision and goals today!

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe. – Oprah Winfrey

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes, and failures. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Ready, set, write!

  • Define vision and goal in your own words. What kinds of words come to mind? Write them down, then reflect on them.
  • Are you afraid of creating a vision for your life? If so, what are some of the things stopping you? Write them down and reflect on them often.
  • Do you honestly believe in your 2021 vision? Why or why not?
  • After you complete this vision process, do you plan on supporting it?
  • Are you afraid of readjusting your goals throughout the year?
  • In what other ways do you plan to make positive changes in your life?

SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Let’s talk. How do you define vision? Are you willing to set some realistic goals? How often do you focus on your vision? What are your thoughts about vision? Please share your thoughts in the comments section. I look forward to reading your feedback!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow, and forever!

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Life’s Journey

Life’s Journey

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A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. – Lao Tzu

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! This morning I pause to bless this special day that is a beautiful gift from God. Today, I am celebrating my 47th birthday. Now, what better way to celebrate my life’s journey than to write an inspirational blog post just for you.

After all, every day we wake up it should be a fresh start. If we are honest with ourselves, we have to admit that this year has been really tough on all of us, but especially those who have lost loved ones due to covid-19. I am so sorry for your loss. I could not imagine what those families are going through right now, but I do know that the holidays are especially difficult when you are grieving. Unfortunately, I lost my mother on December 19, 2015 so I relive this sense of sadness and grief during the holidays just like it happened yesterday.

WAYS TO NAVIGATE LIFE’S JOURNEY

Life is an opportunity, seize the day, live each day to the fullest. Life is not a project, but a journey to be enjoyed. – Catherine Pulsifer

Today, right in this present moment, I want to take time to reflect on how to navigate life’s journey. I honestly look at where I am today, and I look at how I came to be here. I acknowledge the darkness and the light that shines within. Each day I focus on my vision of positive changes that I need to make in my life so that I may heal and grow in the most beautiful way possible.

Here’s some great ways to help you navigate life’s journey:

  • Every day do something that will lead you closer to God. (Read & Study God’s Word, Pray, Meditate, and Listen to Gospel Music)
  • Thrive on happiness, a calm mind, and good health. (Reading, Journaling, Exercising, Walking in Nature, Practice Meditation, and Listening to an Inspirational Podcast)
  • Have faith, be courageous, and dream big. (Keep Believing, Trusting, and Hoping)
  • Strive for greatness and embrace change along the way. (Be Your Own Inspiration, Be Flexible, and Open Minded)
  • Don’t procrastinate. Think positive and plan ahead. (Observe Everything Around You, Stay Focused, and Create a Vision for Your Life)
  • Love to no end, be grateful, choose joy and be kind. (Spread Love to Others, Nurture Your Grateful Heart, and Throw Kindness Around Like Confetti)
  • Be strong enough to let go and wise enough to wait for what you deserve. (Show Strength, Courage, and Wisdom)

Now, this will not be an easy task, but it is a necessary one for you to grow into your better self. However, I do realize this journey has no rules, no right or wrong answers. I accept my journey for what it is, and I acknowledge that only I can do my healing work. Don’t be afraid to make this process personal.

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POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS & PEP TALK

Your mind is a garden. Your thoughts are the seeds. You can grow flowers, or you can grow weeds. – Unknown Author

Next, in order for you to embrace this new way of thinking and living, it is important for you to feed your spirit with positive vibes on a daily basis. For example, I choose to feel good about myself and life’s journey each day. Even when I am feeling sad or depressed, deep inside I aspire to be a giver. A giver of life, a giver of good vibes, and a giver of strength. This kind of thinking will help you overcome life’s challenges and improve life’s journey.

Here’s a few positive affirmations and a pep talk I would love to share with you:

  • I am blessed and in charge of my life.
  • I am beautiful, brave, and ready to learn.
  • I am fearless and capable of so much more.
  • I am bold, strong, and free to make my own choices.
  • I am enough and perfect just the way I am.

PEP TALK ACTIVITY – Look in a mirror today and say these words out loud – I love myself today because I am beautiful, I am strong, I am powerful, I am fabulous, I am unique, I am blessed, I am smart. Repeat 3 times. Now, be creative and create your own personal affirmations to describe yourself. Allow this to be your pep talk in the morning, repeat it throughout the day, and you can even post them at home/at work.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes, and failures. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Ready, set, write!

MIND

  • What thought patterns do you have and how do they impact your life?
  • What did you do today that brought you closer to your dream?
  • What is your life’s vision for the next 3 years?

BODY

  • How can you love yourself today?
  • What is one of life’s little pleasures that you appreciate?
  • Who/What brings the most joy to your life?

SPIRIT

  • What do you need more of in your life?
  • What is something you would love to learn in your lifetime?
  • What are the best choices you have made in life so far?

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SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

Let’s talk. Have courage to push harder than yesterday if you want a different tomorrow. Stay positive and be the best version of you possible. How do you plan to improve life’s journey? What is your favorite positive affirmation or quote? What do you believe in? Please share your thoughts in the comments section. I look forward to reading your feedback!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow, and forever!

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Fall Into Journaling

Fall Into Journaling

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I choose to feel good about myself each day. – Louise Hay

Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! When I think of the fall season, I think of change. As I look outside my window, I notice the leaves falling from the trees and changing colors. As I step outside, I notice the weather getting cooler and we are seeing sunlight less and less each day.

DETERMINE YOUR PURPOSE

Life is never made unbearable by circumstances, but only by lack of meaning and purpose. – Viktor Frankl

Let’s take this time to fall into journaling so we can make a positive change in our lives. While getting started with journaling can be frustrating for some people, for others it can be a life changing habit that takes little effort. Remember when doing anything new in life, such as journaling, it’s important to have a personal and well-defined purpose that will encourage you to stick to your new habit.

Here’s some questions to help guide you through the process to determine your purpose:

  • What is my purpose for journaling in this season of my life?
  • How would journaling benefit me right now in this very moment?
  • Do I have any unresolved issues in my life, such as stress, anxiety or childhood trauma?

Whatever your reason, the results will be the same. Once you begin the journaling process, you’ll become wiser, more enlightened, and will notice a better version of yourself.

JOURNALING TIPS

Journaling is paying attention to the inside for the purpose of living well from the inside out. – Lee Wise

Many people have used journaling to overcome life’s challenges or simply to just express oneself. In addition, journaling can help with personal growth and development too. By regularly recording your thoughts you will gain more insight into your daily behaviors and mood changes. In order to help balance all of these changes, here’s some great journaling tips to keep in mind as you get started on this life changing journey:

  • When journaling, use a pen and paper or favorite notebook.
  • Journal in the morning, noon or evening which ever time works best for you.
  • Commit to writing in your journal every day, but don’t stress over it.
  • Don’t edit your thoughts or feelings when journaling, just write.
  • There’s no rules so keep it simple and create your own layout.
  • Be honest and write about the current space you’re in.
  • Use journaling prompts to change up your daily entries or to assist with writer’s block.
  • Cultivate an attitude of gratitude while journaling.

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JOURNALING BENEFITS

Writing in a journal reminds you of your goals and of your learning in life. It offers a place where you can hold a deliberate, thoughtful conversation with yourself. – Robin Sharma

There are many benefits associated with journaling. The process of journaling helps you to organize your life, express your thoughts, and improves your mood. Journaling allows you to track patterns, trends, improvement and growth over time. In addition, journaling can improve not only mental and physical health, but it has increased self-esteem in some people as well.

In addition, journaling helps you to:

  • Clarify your thoughts and feelings.
  • Improve personal growth and development.
  • Reduce stress and anxiety.
  • Unlock creativity within.
  • Set and achieve personal goals for your life.
  • Cultivate mindfulness patterns.
  • Solve problems more effectively and improves relationships.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Journaling is a good way to help us to stop, take a step back and reflect on ourselves. – Journey Cloud

As you can see, there are limitless benefits of journaling from mental clarity to improving creativity and communication. As you fall into journaling, think of the empty pages as your future, soon to become your past. Do not make excuses, but instead find time to reflect on your amazing life while journaling.

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JOURNAL PROMPTS

Everything you’ve ever wanted, is one step outside your comfort zone. – Unknown Author

I love journaling because it is a safe place for me to put my feelings and emotions into words, then put my words into action. Remember, journaling is your very own personal journey throughout life, your ups and downs, your successes and failures. In addition, journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey and be patient with yourself. Ready, set, write!

MIND

  • What thought patterns do I have and how do they impact my life?
  • What takes your mind away from positive thoughts? Peaceful thoughts?
  • What is one thing I can do this week to improve my meditation time?

BODY

  • What is happening in my body right now?
  • How can I honor my body on today?
  • Does your self-care need improvement? How would you improve it?

SPIRIT

  • Wat am I grateful for and why?
  • What do I need to be free from and surrender to God?
  • How much you are trusting God with your life right now?

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 SHARING WITH ONE ANOTHER

 Journal writing is a voyage to the interior. – Christina Baldwin

Let’s talk. Have you taken the time to determine your purpose? Do you enjoy the journaling process as a whole? If so, how often do you write in your journal? Please share your honest response in the comment section. I cannot wait to hear from you.

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Faith and Growth Mindset

Faith and Growth Mindset

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For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8

Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Well, here’s to another wonderful and blessed week! Would you agree? Despite what you have experienced throughout the week, be thankful that you are here today to speak about it and read my inspirational blog.

With that said, let’s WELCOME MARCH with a spiritual discussion concerning “FAITH”. Your faith can move mountains and your doubt can create them. Now, what is your understanding of this statement? Well, it’s quite simple. You must believe in your heart and mind that you will receive whatever it is that you are praying for throughout your journey. No mountain is too big for our God. I always think of a mountain as any obstacle, problem, or situation that happens in our lives throughout the journey. Unfortunately, if you’re not careful, some mountains can destroy relationships and break up happy homes.

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TAKE A STEP BACK

Faith is all about believing. You don’t know how it will happen, but you know it will. – Unknown Author

Throughout our journey, it would be nice if we could backtrack and start over from time to time without harming anyone along the way. But how did we get to the point where we want to press the reset button? For some of us, we try to learn from our mistakes which causes us to wonder why we made them in the first place. Retracing our steps helps us remember who we are and where we come from throughout the faith process. This means spending time in meditation and prayer. Then, looking at your current situation to see where we may have taken the wrong turn.

APOLOGIZE

Faith isn’t a feeling. It’s a choice to trust God even when the road ahead seems uncertain. – Dave Willis

Next, it is time to apologize for our mistakes if you have hurt someone along the way. How awful we must feel, right? For some people apologizing and asking for forgiveness is too hard to handle alone. In most cases, our pride stands in the way of apologizing to make someone else feel better. It is important to retrace our steps and learn how we should be honest to not just ourselves, but also to others. We should all strive to learn and grow from our mistakes. This learning and growing experience is not meant to be easy, but it is a necessary step in this learning and faith process.

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MAKE AMENDS

Don’t dig up in doubt what you planted in faith. – Elisabeth Elliot

Then, it is time to make amends with those who we have done wrong. In some cases, amends can be straight forward and in other cases it can be quite messy. But nevertheless, be true and honest to yourself. Put everything you have into this faith process to amend your relationships and receive the much needed forgiveness from the person(s) in question.

MOVE ON

I choose faith over anxiety hope over worry love over fear. – Unknown Author

Then, the final step in this faith process is the time to prepare yourself to move on. Remember, it is good to ponder on your mistakes, but don’t let them shame you or make you think you are alone throughout the faith process. No matter how big our mistakes seem in life, God’s love can help us through those darkest days. Simply put, we shall be well and rise again. Just let go, release, and move on.

CHANGE YOUR MINDSET

A mind troubled by doubt cannot focus on the course to victory. – Arthur Golden

As you set yourself up for success throughout this mindful journey, please keep these things in mind as you begin to increase faith and change your mindset:

• Positive thoughts equal positive outcomes

• Admit that your thinking needs to be adjusted

• Seek positive support from family, friends, support groups

• Immerse yourself in personal growth – Read inspirational books or listen to positive speakers

• Forward thinking will move your focus away from where you don’t want to be to where could be

Finally, improving your life starts with improving your growth mindset.

• Write in your journal every day.

• Write thank you notes to people who help you throughout your journey.

• Read positive affirmations and quotes.

• Write a Wins Checklist based on your best experiences and accomplishments.

• Adopt a healthy lifestyle. Look at how you sleep, what you eat and how much/little you exercise.

JOURNAL PROMPTS

Remember to take care of yourself. You can’t pour from an empty cup. – Unknown Author

Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Keep in mind that this is a journey. Everyone takes their own path. Ready, set, write!

• How can I strengthen my faith in God?

• What feels like a struggle in my life right now?

• What stresses me out? What can I do to reduce this stress?

• How can I support myself more? How can I support others too?

• How can I make more space in my life for the things or people I love?

Take time, be honest and fill in the blank. Reflect on your answers throughout your journey.

• One thing I need to work on is _________________________.

• One thing I need to let go is _______________________.

• One lesson I learned today is _______________________.

• Today I can honor my mind, body and spirit by ______________________.

• I need to improve my spiritual life by _________________________.

Always remember, your mind will always believe everything you tell it. Feed it faith. Feed it truth. Feed it with love. Until next time, believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!


Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Speak Strength and Keep Shining

Speak Strength and Keep Shining

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She was brave and strong and broken all at once. – Anna Funder

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! As we count down to the Christmas holiday and the end of the year, I wanted to give you an inspirational piece for you to reflect on. Now, this is a message that you will have to open your heart and be willing to feel the words throughout your soul. Meditate on what the message really means to you. Then, take time to speak strength and keep shining throughout your journey.

Before we get started, please make sure you have the following:

• Mind – An open mind; Meditation ready
• Body – Willingness to express oneself
• Spirit – Humble and caring spirit; Broken soul
• Journal or Notebook
• Pen or Pencil

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SPEAK STRENGTH

Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live. – Anne Sweeney

What is the message that you need on today? What is it that you need to focus on within your life, right now, in this very moment? I’m stronger because I had to be, I’m smarter because of my mistakes, happier because of the sadness I’ve known, and now wiser because I learned.

Before you speak, let your words pass through three gates:

• Is it true?
• Is it necessary?
• Is it kind?

During our life long journey, it is important for us to speak strength into our soul. It is important for us to speak success into our inner being. Despite the hurt we may feel or the sadness we experience in life, often times we forget that the power to overcome life’s challenges is already inside us. If you feel lost or confused often, check to see if your heart and mind are working in harmony so will find peace.

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MY TESTIMONY

Not all storms come to disrupt your life, some come to clear the path. – Unknown Author

Depression and grief may rise up within me from time to time, but I meditate on positive thoughts to overcome these negative feelings. Even though this time of the year is truly difficult for me, I’ve learned that no one can prepare you for the emptiness inside after losing a loved one. No words can comfort your heart after it is broken in many pieces. Often times, I look up at my mother’s picture and think about all of the positive memories that are carefully stored away in my mind and in my heart. Sometimes I shed tears. Other times I just pick up a pen and start writing.

Now, this is my testimony. What is your story or experience? It is important to allow yourself to feel and to express honestly. I survived throughout my journey because the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me. I had to reflect on scriptures that are hidden in my heart in order to rise up above my problems, situations, depression, sadness, hurt, etc.

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KEEP SHINING

I am totally safe and surrounded by love, light, peace and joy. – Unknown Author

Moreover, I plan to keep shining bright every day. How about you? Now, it’s important to note that the ways I keep shining may be different than yours on any given day, but the end result should be the same, we’re shining! Our lives should be an example and reflect positive vibes through the eyes of others. As we travel along this journey called life, we will experience some ups and downs. However, the way we respond to life’s challenges is the key to overcoming the obstacles that occur in our lives.

Here’s some positive ways to keep shining in life:

• Read God’s Word, pray and meditate.

• Smile and believe in yourself.

• Believe in the awesome person you’re becoming.

• Show kindness everywhere you go. Especially, to unkind people.

• Forgive people who don’t deserve it. Then, let it go.

• Acknowledge your patterns of stress and release them into the atmosphere.

• Move out of your comfort zone throughout your journey so you can grow.

• Allow yourself time to heal from life’s challenging moments.

• Be gentle and patient with yourself. Practice self-care routines.

• Love unconditionally. Find time for self-reflection and to write in your journal.

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REFLECT ON LIFE LESSONS

Hardships often prepare ordinary people for an extraordinary destiny. -C.S. Lewis

Furthermore, every situation in life is meant to be temporary. When life is going as planned, make sure to enjoy every moment. And when life is not going as planned, know that it will not last forever and better days are sure to follow.

Here’s some great ideas to help you reflect on life lessons:

• Start where you are, use what you have and do what you can.

• Become more aware of what’s really worth your energy.

• If you want to know where your heart is, look where your mind goes when it wanders.

• Being happy doesn’t mean everything’s perfect. It means you’ve decided to look beyond the imperfections.

• Knowledge is learning something every day. Wisdom is letting go of something every day.

• The only keeper of your happiness is you. Stop giving people the power to control your smile, your worth and your attitude. – Mandy Hale, SimpleReminders.com

As I get older, I realize that decisions become easier when your will to please God outweighs your will to please the world. I know that is a lot to accept at times, but it is truly a choice that we make each day. Know that your words, thoughts, and actions speak into your very existence throughout your journey. You don’t owe others nothing in life, but you owe everything to yourself. Examine your priorities and make the necessary adjustments in order to make time for personal growth. Remember, your actions will always reflect who you are so the closer you get to being who you are meant to be the brighter you shine!

JOURNAL PROMPTS

Breathe, darling. This is just a chapter. It’s not your whole story. – S.C. Lourie

Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Now, close your eyes and clear your mind. Be honest with yourself and be willing to feel the words within your soul. If you allow yourself to escape for a moment and answer the questions below, you may free yourself from emotional bondage. Keep in mind that this is a journey and everyone takes their own path. Ready, set, write!

• What do you want people to remember about you?
• What’s your biggest regret?
• What have you done to make amends and/or forgive yourself?
• If you could change just one thing about yourself, what would it be?
• How do you think your life would be better?
• Have you ever tried to change it?
• What are you proud of?
• What do you see as your biggest accomplishment?
• If you could be anywhere right now, where would you be?



TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT

Let’s talk. Don’t underestimate me. I know more than I say, think more than I speak, and notice more than you realize. Do you reflect and meditate often? How do you plan to keep shining throughout your journey? Share your thoughts in the comments section. I look forward to reading your feedback!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Reflections of Autumn and Faith

Reflections of Autumn and Faith

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Reflections, Autumn, Faith, Flowers, Life Lessons
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Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Well, here’s to another wonderful and blessed autumn day! Would you agree? Today, I want to focus on reflections of autumn and faith. Despite what you have experienced throughout the week, be thankful that you are here today to speak about it, read my inspirational blog, and write in your journal. It’s important to speak positive words into our lives so we can receive the benefit which is a positive outcome to our negative situation.

DEFINITIONS

Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree. – Emily Bronte

Well, today’s positive words are autumn and faith. In order to move forward, I feel it is important to provide the definitions of autumn and faith as it relates to this blog post.

• Autumn – Autumn, also known as fall, is one of the four temperate seasons. Autumn marks the transition from summer to winter, when the duration of daylight becomes shorter and the temperature cools.

• Faith – Faith is a strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.

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REFLECTIONS OF AUTUMN AND LIFE LESSONS

Autumn is my time. I am most radiant and full of energy when the leaves are falling and there is a ghost of change in the air. – Unknown Author

I have to admit, autumn is my favorite season. I love the coolness in the air and the mental cleansing that I strive for as I experience change all around me. Have you ever just looked at nature (the trees, flowers, animals, grass) during the autumn season? If you take just a moment each day and reflect on the change that you experience as well as life itself, you will learn a lot about your very existence which turns into life lessons.

Here’s a few examples of how reflections of autumn can provide you with life lessons:

• Radiate Beauty – There’s so much beauty outdoors. Take a moment and reflect on the fall colors and textures, then capture your own beauty, creativity and awareness during this time of natural change.

• Let Go – Allow yourself to release anything and anybody from your presence that do not help you to grow and flourish. Once you release, you will naturally enjoy fresh new beginnings in life that will allow you to grow and mature.

• Find Balance – As you go through life, it’s important to reflect on a healthy balance in life so that you can enjoy family, work, and personal time without feeling guilty.

• God’s Blessing – It’s always good to reflect on God’s Blessings, but autumn brings more awareness to change and healthy relationships. Always strive to find healthy ways to improve your life as it relates to family, friendships, guidance, etc.

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FAITH CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS

God has a purpose for your pain, a reason for your struggle and a reward for your faithfulness. Trust Him and don’t give up. -Dave Willis

With that said, let’s have a spiritual discussion concerning “FAITH”. Your faith can move mountains and your doubt can create them. Now, what is your understanding of this statement? Well, it’s quite simple. You must believe in your heart and mind that you will receive whatever it is that you are praying for throughout your journey. No mountain is too big for our God. I always think of a mountain as any obstacle, problem, or situation that happens in our lives throughout the journey. Unfortunately, some mountains can destroy relationships and break up happy homes.

PERSONAL REFLECTIONS AND FAITH

Faith is all about believing. You don’t know how it will happen, but you know it will. – Unknown Author

Take a Step Back
Throughout our journey, it would be nice if we could backtrack and start over from time to time without harming anyone along the way. But how did we get to the point where we want to press the reset button? For some of us, we try to learn from our mistakes which causes us to wonder why we made them in the first place. Retracing our steps helps us remember who we are and where we come from throughout the faith process. This means spending time in meditation and prayer. Then, looking at your current situation to see where we may have taken the wrong turn.

Apologize
Then, it is time to apologize for our mistakes if you have hurt someone along the way. How awful we must feel, right? For some people apologizing and asking for forgiveness is too hard to bare alone. In most cases, our pride stands in the way of apologizing to make someone else feel better. It is important to retrace our steps and learn how we should be honest to not just ourselves, but also to others. We should all strive to learn and grow from our mistakes. This learning and growing experience is not meant to be easy, but it is a necessary step in this learning and faith process.

Make Amends
Then, it is time to make amends with those who we have done wrong. In some cases, amends can be straight forward and in other cases it can be quite messy. But nevertheless, be true and honest to yourself. Put everything you have into this faith process to amend your relationships and receive the much needed forgiveness from the person(s) in question.

Move On
Then, the final step in this faith process is the time to prepare yourself to move on. Remember, it is good to ponder on your mistakes, but don’t let them shame you or make you think you are alone throughout the faith process. No matter how big our mistakes seem in life, God’s love can help us through those darkest days. Simply put, we shall be well and rise again. Just let go, release, and move on.

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SELF-REFLECTION & JOURNAL PROMPTS

Don’t dig up in doubt what you planted in faith. -Elisabeth Elliot

Journaling is a powerful way to process events in your life, build self-awareness, get more clarity, and keep yourself on track. Journaling also allows for past reflection, future insight, and present surrender. Upon entering the journaling process, you will find that you are able to reflect freely without judgement. Now, close your eyes and clear your mind. Grab your pen/pencil. Open your journal or notebook. Ready, set, write!

• How can you strengthen your faith in God?

• What is going well in your life right now?

• What could be improved?

• What are 3 things that you are believing God for?

• What fears do you have in life?

• What would you do if you were not afraid?

• What advice should you give yourself right now?

• What are your priorities in life?

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TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT

Your faith can move mountains and your doubt can create them. – Unknown Author

Let’s talk. Your mind will always believe everything you tell it. Feed it faith. Feed it truth. Feed it with love. What is on your mind right now? How strong is your faith? Do you believe in miracles? How often do you spend time reflecting on your life? Please share your thoughts in the comments section. I look forward to reading your feedback!

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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Growth Through Grace

Growth Through Grace

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When there is no growth, there is no life. – Unknown Author

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Welcome back to Renew Inspiration! Grace is that attribute of God that enables us to break free of our sinful nature and follow God’s lead. Grace gives us strength, protection, and much needed direction. Grace changes everything. Grace has been defined as “the free and unmerited favor of God, as manifested in the salvation of sinners and the bestowal of blessings”. Simply put, grace is “undeserved favor from God.”

God’s grace is adequate for anything and everything that you experience in this life. Despite what prompted the hurt you’ve experienced throughout your journey, know that God’s grace can bring peace, hope, and healing. One beautiful thing about grace is that God does not withdraw His grace when you stumble or fall. Instead, acting with grace, God gently picks you up and enables you to take the next step. You can always find at God’s throne of grace whatever help you need whenever you need it. You can run to the Lord in times of trouble, when your heart is breaking, at life’s crossroads, and during the darkest and loneliest nights. Remember, God is waiting for you with open arms. Now, give God some praise for His sincere love for us.

By grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. Ephesians 2:8-9

God offers us an extravagant gift: His grace. The best thing about that, it cost Him everything, but it costs us nothing. The only payback God asks is that we reach out and take the gift and then rest in it with guilt-free comfort knowing that you are saved through faith. If you find yourself in a small place, God knows you’re there. He’s with you, and He can do something mighty big. Trust his amazing grace.

I don’t know exactly what’s next but I’m stepping forward with grit, anchored in grace. -Julie Graham

One thought I often meditate on is that when you trust in the Lord, you will never be disappointed. Spiritual growth begins with salvation given to us as a gift from God. Our daily spiritual growth is also utterly dependent on this grace of God. There are many ways to increase one’s growth through grace, such as reading God’s Word, allowing God’s Word to dwell in you, and staying in prayer through good and bad times while on your spiritual journey.
It’s important to have a clear and thorough understanding throughout this process. Keeping an open mind and meditating on God’s Word will allow you to apply God’s grace in your life so you can break free of your sinful nature.

BIBLE VERSES

Even though there are many Bible verses that include the word “GRACE”, I won’t list them all, but here’s a few of my favorites:

“Indeed, we have all received grace after grace from His fullness” (John 1:16)

“Also through Him, we have obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand” (Romans 5:2)

“But by God’s grace I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not ineffective. However, I worked more than any of them, yet not I, but God’s grace that was with me” (I Corinthians 15:10)

“But He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness’” (II Corinthians 12:9)

“Now grace was given to each one of us according to the measure of the Messiah’s gift” (Ephesians 4:7)

“Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us at the proper time” (Hebrews 4:16)

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, Master Grace Giver, thank you for giving me grace each and every day. Help me to become an extender of grace to others even when they don’t deserve it. I will never forget the price you paid to set me free, and for this I want to say thank you. Amen

TIME FOR REFLECTION – JOURNAL PROMPTS

A spiritual journal is a great way to track how you are growing spiritually. This type of journal is different from the traditional journal or diary in that it focuses on your spiritual self. A spiritual journal can aid you in becoming who you wish to be and it is a wonderful life-giving spiritual practice. Here’s some journal prompts to help you get started on your journal writing journey:

Growth Journaling Prompts

• What has prevented you from increasing spiritual growth?

• How can I improve my spiritual walk?

• In what area do I need to improve self-discipline?

• What is one thing I can do to improve my prayer life?

• What do I need more of in my life?

• What does God’s grace feel like?

• What do I need to mute in my life in order to hear God’s voice?
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Prayer Journaling Prompts

• Heavenly Father, you are…

• Heavenly Father, I thank you for…

• Prayer for peace when it comes to…

• Prayer for moments when I am….

• Heavenly Father, please give me patience to…

• Heavenly Father, I pray healing over…

• Heavenly Father, I love you because…

Without God’s grace, we will not have growth and we would be lost souls. The more grace we have and ask God for, the more mature as Christians we will be. As I sit here typing this blog post, I am thankful God, in His grace, has given us His Son to save us, His Spirit to dwell within us, His Word to instruct us, and His people to encourage us.


TIME TO SHARE & COMMENT

Let’s talk. If you write in a journal, how has this practice brought you closer to God? If you don’t keep a journal, what is your biggest obstacle to writing one?

Believe in yourself today, tomorrow and forever!

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