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PERFECTIONISM PROHIBITS PROFITABLE PURSUITS. © Meshell Baker
Has anyone else second guessed themselves, third guessed…guessed until now you’re actually convinced that it doesn’t REALLY matter. Or it wasn’t that important anyway. Well maybe it’s just me. Not to worry it’s curable! Step one, there is no perfect. Step two, refer to Step one. Seriously, perfect is a standard that does not…
Read MoreObedience is the fruit of Faith. ~ Christina Rossetti
Recently I was asked if I get tired or don’t want to write my daily post. To which I answered YES, because I do. So what keeps me going? Obedience. It is my Faith in the Lord and my love for His people that creates in me a renewed strength. For me, this is a…
Read MoreISOLATED INSECURITIES INCREASE INDECISION. © Meshell Baker
As a person who’s been single all her life, I’ve found myself alone more often than not. For others it may be a symptom of not wanting to speak your truths or for fear of rejection. Whatever the reasons or rationale, extended periods of isolation are rarely a good thing. We have been created…
Read MoreDETERMINED DECISIONS DEFY DISAPPOINTING DIFFICULTIES. © Meshell Baker
So you’re frustrated things have not turned out as you’d hoped. Feeling let down that life is not all you expected. No worries you are certainly not the only one. In this life we can expect disappointment. It is part of the human condition of imperfection. As the saying goes, it’s not what happens…
Read MoreSTEADFAST SEEKING SECURES SOLUTIONS. © Meshell Baker
Haven’t found what you are looking for? Or maybe you’ve stopped searching altogether. Did you know there is a solution for everything? First step in acquiring an answer is patience during the pursuit. Think of seeking as a marathon, not a sprint, pace yourself. Life is not meant to be an exact science. But instead…
Read MoreChanged Beliefs; Changed Behaviors; Changed Blessings! © Meshell Baker
What is it you want? What is the burning desire that haunts you when all goes quiet? Well whatever it is, you know it requires CHANGE. Adapt, adopt, and evolve all varied ways of describing that which most folks avoid. The truth is change can never be averted. It is ever present so the why…
Read MoreIf only you’ll stop striving; Let the Lord do the driving; Peace, understanding…thriving! © Meshell Baker
Often easier said than done. The practice of letting go and letting God has not been the easiest to embrace. This is a mind over spirit matter. The mind will be screaming about all that needs to be done; whereas my spirit whispers STOP and seek His wisdom. You will be delighted when you…
Read MoreLaughter is an Instant Vacation. ~ Milton Berle
Wednesday is generally the day where I stop to assess what has been done this week and what still needs to be done this week. The term Hump Day comes to mind. I’ve decided today to take an instant vacation and smile and laugh and experience some JOY! No matter where you are or…
Read MoreADVICE AVOIDS; ACTION ACHIEVES! © Meshell Baker
The intended result of advice is to, of course, help someone who is experiencing a challenge and is seeking guidance. Unfortunately what most advice does is limit the receiver’s responsibility. Understand this is not a 100% rule, but for the most part avoid statements that begin with, “What you should do…” or “What you need…
Read MorePATIENCE & POSITIVE PERSISTENCE PRODUCES POWERFUL PROVISION. © Meshell Baker
This quote is my “How to eat an Elephant” instructional…J the undertaking of anything worthwhile, anything the will create that amazing change in your life requires time and effort. I mean T-I-M-E and effort. What I’ve come to understand is most folks don’t like either part or both of the aforementioned and mandatory ingredients to…
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