GOD IS PRETTY TALKATIVE ONCE YOU GET TO KNOW HIM

I loved having my daughter, Julie, out on my run with me today! She picked the perfect run with God preaching to me through Coach Bennet about being my own best friend, coach, teacher, encourager, supporter, fan, and cheerleader. I can be my own worst enemy with all the negative chatter I have continually in my head.
Like yesterday, I was upset at myself for my son’s mediocre performance in school, but God sent someone to talk to me for the longest time. Every time I wanted to end the conversation, I felt God in my spirit saying that I should listen. He told me all about what another family was going through, and I left that conversation feeling so grateful and highly blessed. Like, ‘This is nothing compared to what other families are struggling with! My son is a pretty smart and wonderful kid, and we will tackle this situation together.’ I loved what he told his dad, though, “I’m giving up PS4 (video games) until I get back to all A’s!” That’s the spirit, my boo; WE DON’T RUN FROM OUR WEAKNESSES!!!

Including the mama here! I precisely discussed with our customer Mike the problem I have going on when he surprisingly called about an error the bank had made with his loan. He gives me great advice about raising the boys to be great men, and I shared the situation about the upsetting report card. He suggested that I be hard on my son, but I told him that I needed to be hard on myself first. I said, “I need to change my MINDSET. These crazy thoughts I have going on all day have me unfocused on the crucial issues of life, like being the mother my son needs me to be for him right now. I get to work after that conversation, and the calendar that God speaks to me through, incredibly had this to say:

“In order to effectively fulfill your mission, you need to embrace NEW MINDSETS (Wink! Wink!) and outlooks that will help you to personally change.” – Mottos for Success

Honestly, I read back my old posts from many years ago, and I see how I still struggle with the same crazy issues that hold me back. This calendar was indeed God’s way of speaking to me yesterday. No coincidence! God even went further in helping me figure out what that new mindset should be. It was this song that played today as I dressed for work:

“Girl let Me (God) love you
And I will love you
Until you learn to love yourself
Girl let Me love you
And all your trouble
Don’t be afraid, girl let Me help” – Ne-yo

For me, that means going through life, not trying to seek the love, attention, or approval of anyone else, just allowing God to take first place in my heart, wrapped up in His arms as I tackle life bravely, knowing He is always there for me. God’s girl all the way, baby! Not living in fear, but trusting Him while loving others from His perspective. Going the extra mile in love, kindness, patience, gentleness, self-control, peace, and joy. Super hard, but this is where God is calling us. No more starving for love, but being filled with God’s love for us and sharing His love with others and ourselves. Challenging mission, but God will be our strength to be His super people in the world that when we die He will say, “Well done my good and faithful servant!” We got this!

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