Life and a Living (6/1/2015)

Hello everyone, I hope all has been blessed and well with you. As for me, a whole lot has gone on since we last met in fellowship. I since resigned from the Federal Prison, and established a child care home facility, as well as earned a certification as a Notary Public and Loan Signing Agent. Additionally, I opened an online jewelry boutique at http://TyeDreamsBig.kitsylane.com; if you are looking for your own boutique, it's flexible and FREE to start-up just ask me how, and I'll give you the information you need. I also have information on vacation packages through Westgate Resorts. 

Anyway, I know it's been a while, and trying to build my businesses while working through various obstacles has proved extremely challenging and stressful. I am still working out all the kinks, and appreciate your concern and continued support. PRAYER REQUESTS: I ask that you pray for the recipients of this message as well as for me, as the Spirit leads. ANNOUNCEMENTS: Although there has also been a break in the activities of my non-profit organization, we are still functioning as such and your continued support is greatly appreciated; donations may be made year-round through the PayPal link located on our website. And as always, spread the word. 

HEALTHY LIVING TIPS:

If you do not like what you see in the mirror, and wish you ate better or lived a healthier lifestyle, CHANGE! It's up to you to develop better habits. NO ONE can change you but YOU. So, if you are dissatisfied with your life, take the necessary steps to achieve realistic goals for yourself.

JOIN OUR CAUSE: Fostering Mind, Body, and Soul Incorporated (FMBS Inc.) is on a never-ending quest to locate deserving individuals to extend our services to. Therefore we are always in need of monetary donations and/or contributions of hygiene items, sealed snacks, bottled water, winter items (gloves, scarves, blankets), mini bibles, etc.; our YEAR-ROUND mission is to serve homeless and/or needy individuals and families in underprivileged communities throughout Southern California. We are successful because of YOUR continued support. Please join our cause!

For more information about our organization, visit our website at http://www.fmbs-inc-bytye.org and/or add our Facebook page, Fostering Mind, Body, and Soul Incorporated (and/or Fostering Mindbodyandsoul), and follow us on Twitter @FMBSInc. On behalf of my team of volunteers, I thank you in advance. ~Tylesha "Tye" Allen, CEO/Founder, FMBS Inc. Est. 2012~

BE ENCOURAGED: TRANSFORM your body, mind, and soul TODAY because tomorrow is NOT promised; by feeding your body healthy nutrition, and being cautious of what things you allow your eyes, ears, and spirit to be exposed to (e.g. media, books, TV, music, etc.), YOU can start anew and become a better you. CHANGE BEGINS WITHIN... 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. In the words of Mahatma Gandhi, "Be the change that you want to see in the world." Have a blessed rest of the week.

Lord please clear our minds, and open our eyes, ears, and hearts so that we may see, hear, and receive your intended message from this fellowship. In the name of Jesus, Amen!

PASSAGE – MATTHEW 4:4: 

“But he answered and said, ‘It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God.’”

***Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are taken from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible***

REFLECTIONS:

“Imagine a world in which you never had to worry again about making a living. Imagine a life in which you never need be concerned about what you and your family would have to eat. Imagine it is a place where you have all your needs met, and all you had to think about was seeking the Lord, and doing His will. Now imagine the world you live in as being that very place. For indeed it truly is. But it requires faith to see it. It requires a willingness to let go of how we perceive things to be, and to accept them as God tells us they are. Jesus said we do “not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” Imagine living a life wherein we worked harder to be filled with God’s words, than we do to have our tables filled with food, and our wallets filled with cash” (Chambers, R. (2015, May 28). Life and a living [Web log comment]. Retrieved from http://reflections.daybyday.org/). 

Imagine if we were able to develop the above mind frame without having to imagine… If God’s word is our sword (refer to Ephesian’s 6:17), then why are we not confident in its authority in and over our lives? To say that my entrepreneurial journey has had its challenges is an understatement. What do you do when you have no income, and your debt to income ratio was already extreme when you were employed? What do you do when you have bills to pay, need groceries and gas, but your funds are tapped out? How do you keep on keeping on without seeing the light at the end of the tunnel? FAITH! Without trusting God to reveal to me the resources and individuals who could assist me during this transition, I honestly don’t know where I would be. It is faith in God’s promises that keeps me striving for excellence.

Our goal shouldn’t be to live for money, or to strive for society’s definition of success. Rather, our struggle should be to perfect our walk with Christ according to His will. Allow Him to guide you – to do this, you MUST OBEY His commands. “Jesus was able to resist… temptations because He not only knew Scripture, but He also obeyed it… Knowing Bible verses is an important step in helping us resist Satan’s attacks, but we must also obey the Bible… [it] helps us follow God’s desires rather than Satan’s” (Tyndale House Publishers. (2004). Matthew. Life Application Study Bible: King James Version: Notes 4:3, 4 (pp. 1338-1339). Carol Stream, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.).

PRAYER OF THE DAY:

Father God we thank you for life, health, and strength. Thank you for providing the courage and strength we need to remove the guilt we've placed on self, and for removing every negative thought that has held us captive in our own minds. We thank you for transforming our image into one that mirrors Jesus, so that His goodness is reflected in all that we do. Thanks for blessing us with a double portion of your Spirit, and for closing every unnecessary door that is open in our lives. Thanks for opening supernatural doors to peace, prosperity, clarity, contentment, and happiness. We thank you for providing each of us with the clear and concise revelations we need in order to overcome the adversary. Please continue to help us see, hear, and feel your presence through every trial and tribulation, and for discernment to know the difference between good and bad, right from wrong, and your will vs. our own desires. Thanks 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. We grant your angels permission to do our bidding on earth, and thank you for protecting us from its recourse. This is our affirmation of faith Father God, we submit our petition to you, and claim all these things in the name of Jesus, Amen!

Respectfully,
Tylesha "Tye" Allen

CEO/Founder

FMBS Inc. Est. 2012
Ministry Blog: http://sodbytye.blogspot.com/
Non-profit Website: http://fmbs-inc-bytye.org/

Follow FMBS Inc. on Twitter: @FMBSInc

Change begins within; work on becoming a better You
"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." (Psalm 118:8)