Greetings Everyone,
All honor and glory be to God! Sup yall? We have one more day till we can TGIF! So, how have yall been doing with the Be Encouraged challenge? Are yall doing something about the things you want to see changed in your life that you actually possess the ability to change, like your appearance? Are you filling your cups with water instead of soda? Have you tried to replace one of your TV shows with a little TBN or bible study? If not, I won't say 'there's always tomorrow,' because our next breath isn't promised. But, you have TODAY - RIGHT NOW! This is your opportunity to feed your mind, body, and spirit with healthy alternatives. Aside from our individual growth, our goal is to help others do the same. Share your growth with the world, and encourage others to follow suit.BE ENCOURAGED!
REMINDER: I'm still seeking volunteers to help build-up my non-profit organization; join my team of volunteers as we work to provide sustenance to those in need (please refer to http://www.fmbs-inc-bytye.org for more information about the organization). If you or someone you know would like to join my team of volunteers, please contact me so that I may set-up an orientation to get you started with your volunteer membership. Our next meeting will be held on September 15th at 3:00 PM in Los Angeles (location will be disclosed upon your RSVP). Additionally, as a group we will be participating in the Brain Tumor Society’s 2nd annual 5k walk/run. FMBS Inc. will be walking/running in honor of my dear friend, Jennifer Robinson, a brain tumor survivor. I would love for you to participate in the walk with us. Contact me with regard to your interest in this event, or simply “register” to “join a team” under my name (Tylesha Allen) or my company’s name (FMBS Inc.) for Team Jenn. If you would rather submit a monetary donation, you are more than welcome to do that as well. Either way, just copy and paste one of these two URL addresses http://www.braintumorcommunity.org/goto/Team_Jenn_R orhttp://www.braintumorcommunity.org/goto/fmbs_4_Team_Jenn into your Internet browser to read Jennifer’s story, to join Team Jenn, or to make a pledge that will help us reach our fund-raising goal; we would like to raise $1,000 for the cause. So far, we've only reached the $300 mark, so please remember tospread the word about this event. We thank you in advance for SHARING these links with others. Many people have suffered as a result of brain tumors and brain cancers; families and friends of those who fall victim to brain tumors and/or brain cancer are victims themselves. Our efforts will bring researchers that much closer to better treatment, a cure, and will ultimately help to better educate society.
As we continue to work together to spread God’s Gospel, let us also encourage one another to take steps that lead to a healthy overall mind, body, and soul; TRANSFORM your body, mind, and soul by feeding your body healthy nutrition, and being cautious of what things you allow your eyes, ears, and spirits to be exposed to (e.g. media, books, TV, music, etc.). Have you fed your spirit today? CHANGE BEGINS WITHIN, so START YOUR TRANSFORMATION TODAY, because tomorrow is NOT promised. Continue to keep one another in prayer, thanking God for the victory, and refraining from claiming defeat from the enemy; ALWAYS pray for your desired result, NOT the unfavorable outcome. Do NOT lose sight of God in the midst of adversity. God Bless!
Lord please clear our minds, and open our eyes and ears so that we may see, hear, and receive your intended message from this fellowship. In the name of Jesus, Amen!
Passage - Lamentations 3:40 (NLT):
"Instead, let us test and examine our ways. Let us turn back to the Lord."
***Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are taken from the New Living Translation (NLT) of the Bible***
Thoughts for Today:
"Business owners take regular inventory of their stock. These inventories can be a useful business planning tool. They can reveal growth or decline in business productivity and possible obstacles to growth. They can assist business owners in making changes for a better future. Taking a regular inventory of our life can be productive, as well. It can help us answer questions about the direction our life is moving. Are we growing or declining in character development? Are we moving toward our life goals, or are there hindering obstacles? Are we growing in our relationship with God? What changes do we need to make to move ahead more effectively?"
"Consider this ..."
"Determine to take inventory of your life. Consider your relationships with God, your family, your church and your friends. Be honest. Ask God to help you see things as they really are and to face any inappropriate behavior without making excuses for yourself. God loves you and He wants to help you eliminate those things in your life that may be hurting you and others. But before He can help you, you must face up to the fact that these problems exist. Remember, Jesus is with you. He will not disappoint you in your time of personal searching."
***Reference: Living Free Every Day. (2013). Take Inventory of Your Life: Taking Inventory. Retrieved from http://livingfree.org.***
I can appreciate today's lesson ... It is very difficult to hear the truth sometimes. I remember receiving a gift from a childhood friend of mine. It was a gold necklace with a pendant that read "spoiled." It was cute, but I didn't understand why she had bought it for me. 
My mom on the other hand thought it depicted my personality perfectly. 
Huh? How is that? I thought spoiled people got whatever they wanted, and I most certainly could attest to the fact that I did NOT get everything I wanted. Anyway, later on when I was about 23, my mom had a moment where she told me about things "about myself." Unfortunately, I had dismissed her accusations, because at that age it was impossible be hardheaded, selfish, and tactless without having ever been told so. I thought, 'that's just her trying to make me feel guilty about something, that's all.' But boy was I in for a news flash ... When I was stationed in Maryland, I was placed in a leadership role supervising about 15 people. One day one of my peers took me aside to chat with me. She told me that I came off as rude and could use more tact when communicating with others. She had accused me of not thinking before I speak or write for that matter. 'This can't be true," I thought to myself. But instead of immediately popping off at the mouth in defense as I was accustomed to, I listened. It was a hard pill to swallow. However, I had to accept that the things this stranger was telling were true, because they were the same things my family said about me. Then when I took an inventory of my life, I realized that my BFF's also said similar things, but it was me who was guilty of selective hearing. Basically, I had a tendency to say what was on my mind quite matter-of-factly, which often unintentionally rubbed people the wrong way or hurt their feelings. I won't say that I have made a complete 180 degree turnaround, but I definitely make a conscious effort to think before I speak, consider the person's on the receiving end feelings, and I try to listen to a point before I jump to defense. I know my friends and family are probably laughing at this right now, like 'yeah right.' But let me be clear, I am NOT claiming to have changed 100%. Yet I will say, those closest to me should agree, that I have displayed significant improvement over the past 12 years. My self-assessments help me focus on the things I need to adjust in order to build relationships and in some cases, end them. Let me say this though, aside from taking inventory on your own life, if you care for someone and know that their behavior requires an adjustment, show them you care by calling them out on it. The later you wait to expose them, the more they become complacent in thier behavior, and the harder it is to show them that change is necessary. No one really likes to hear the truth when it's a negative reflection of themselves, but the reality is the necessity behind it; an adult is able to take a step back and reevaluate some things, identifying their character flaws and adjusting them when appropriate. For instance, you dress, talk, and behave differently when on the job, at church, or around friends. In these instances, you naturally recognize the importance of appropriateness based on the environment. In the same way, we should assess ourselves in general, taking an inventory of our lives, so that we will make better overall choices. Be conscious and accountable for how you think, speak, and act, not just in the public eye but in private as well.Shadows are uncovered in the light, so why put yourself in a compromising position that will contradict the role you play in church, at work, at school, or in your relationships? Accept who you are, and identify what things you have the ability to change, and then change them. Consider this ... if the proposed change is necessary to improve your personal and/or professional relationships, or the proposed change will positively improve or enhance the man or woman you are, then MAKE THAT CHANGE! Who you are now, and who you have the capability and potential to become is ALL UP TO YOU. BE ENCOURAGED and INFLUENCE others to do the same.
My mom on the other hand thought it depicted my personality perfectly. Huh? How is that? I thought spoiled people got whatever they wanted, and I most certainly could attest to the fact that I did NOT get everything I wanted. Anyway, later on when I was about 23, my mom had a moment where she told me about things "about myself." Unfortunately, I had dismissed her accusations, because at that age it was impossible be hardheaded, selfish, and tactless without having ever been told so. I thought, 'that's just her trying to make me feel guilty about something, that's all.' But boy was I in for a news flash ... When I was stationed in Maryland, I was placed in a leadership role supervising about 15 people. One day one of my peers took me aside to chat with me. She told me that I came off as rude and could use more tact when communicating with others. She had accused me of not thinking before I speak or write for that matter. 'This can't be true," I thought to myself. But instead of immediately popping off at the mouth in defense as I was accustomed to, I listened. It was a hard pill to swallow. However, I had to accept that the things this stranger was telling were true, because they were the same things my family said about me. Then when I took an inventory of my life, I realized that my BFF's also said similar things, but it was me who was guilty of selective hearing. Basically, I had a tendency to say what was on my mind quite matter-of-factly, which often unintentionally rubbed people the wrong way or hurt their feelings. I won't say that I have made a complete 180 degree turnaround, but I definitely make a conscious effort to think before I speak, consider the person's on the receiving end feelings, and I try to listen to a point before I jump to defense. I know my friends and family are probably laughing at this right now, like 'yeah right.' But let me be clear, I am NOT claiming to have changed 100%. Yet I will say, those closest to me should agree, that I have displayed significant improvement over the past 12 years. My self-assessments help me focus on the things I need to adjust in order to build relationships and in some cases, end them. Let me say this though, aside from taking inventory on your own life, if you care for someone and know that their behavior requires an adjustment, show them you care by calling them out on it. The later you wait to expose them, the more they become complacent in thier behavior, and the harder it is to show them that change is necessary. No one really likes to hear the truth when it's a negative reflection of themselves, but the reality is the necessity behind it; an adult is able to take a step back and reevaluate some things, identifying their character flaws and adjusting them when appropriate. For instance, you dress, talk, and behave differently when on the job, at church, or around friends. In these instances, you naturally recognize the importance of appropriateness based on the environment. In the same way, we should assess ourselves in general, taking an inventory of our lives, so that we will make better overall choices. Be conscious and accountable for how you think, speak, and act, not just in the public eye but in private as well.Shadows are uncovered in the light, so why put yourself in a compromising position that will contradict the role you play in church, at work, at school, or in your relationships? Accept who you are, and identify what things you have the ability to change, and then change them. Consider this ... if the proposed change is necessary to improve your personal and/or professional relationships, or the proposed change will positively improve or enhance the man or woman you are, then MAKE THAT CHANGE! Who you are now, and who you have the capability and potential to become is ALL UP TO YOU. BE ENCOURAGED and INFLUENCE others to do the same.
Prayer of the Day:
Father God we thank you for life, health, and strength. We ask for forgiveness of everything that we have thought, said, or did, that was not pleasing in your sight. Give us the strength we need to forgive those who have wronged us, the same way you continuously grant forgiveness to us. Also, place upon those we may have wronged, the same desire, that we too may be forgiven by them. More importantly Father, whatever guilt we've place on self, allow us to release so that we may forgive ourselves. Help us take a good, honest look at ourselves. Reveal to us what is pleasing to you, and what is disappointing you. Help us reorder our lives under you. Help us to release all negativity stored within. Bless us with a double portion of your Spirit Father. Close every unnecessary door that is open in our lives, and open supernatural doors to peace, prosperity, clarity, contentment, and happiness. Provide each of us with clear and concise revelations that we need in order to overcome the adversary. Help us to see, hear, and feel your presence through every trial and tribulation. Help us to reevaluate our lifestyles, and to rearrange our priorities, placing you at the top of our list. Provide discernment to know the difference between good and bad, right from wrong, and your will vs. our own desires. We thank you for provision, guidance, and protection from Satan’s attacks. By the authority in our words, we reverse all the negativity spoken into existence within our individual lives and the lives of our loved ones and associates. We take back everything the enemy has stolen from us, and bind every evil and malicious plot, plan, and scheme devised against us, in the matchless name of Jesus. Lord we also grant your angels permission to do our bidding on Earth without recourse. Transform us into an image that mirrors Jesus, so that His goodness is reflected in all that we do. This is our affirmation of faith Father God; we submit our petition to you in the name of Jesus, Amen!
Respectfully,
Tylesha "Tye" Allen
"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." (Psalm 118:8)
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