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Good morning: someone; somebody; something

Published by: Bella Grace on 16th Mar 2010 | View all blogs by Bella Grace
Every morning when I awake I tell my Daddy (God) good morning and talk to Him. I tell Him what I am thankful for along with whatever is on my mind. He then in return talks back to me by leading me to a scripture and/or text in His word that is just what I need to hear and allow me to smile and start my day on a positive path.

Today I heard this:
"I know, O Lord, that a man's life is not his own; it is not for man to direct his steps. Correct me, Lord, but only with justice--not in your anger, lest you reduce me to nothing." (Jeremiah 10:23-24 NIV)

What He said to me was this:
You do not own your own life. However, you are SOMEBODY to me...precious in my sight. The more you push to walk in my ways and follow my word, you will have what is yours on this earth as well as in heaven. Don't let any person or situation make you feel less than who you are for they are not me. I told you who you are. You are an OVERCOMER, a CONQUEROR, a CHILD OF THE MOST HIGH, a BELIEVER. Continue to TRUST in my word. Have FAITH in my word, and I will give you ALL that I have promised to you, your children, and those connected to you. Remind yourself that it is when you choose to not follow my (His) word, that is when you are reduced to nothing. Remind yourself everyday that you are SOMEONE, SOMEBODY, SOMETHING and say good morning to another SOMEONE, SOMEBODY, SOMETHING the way you did to me and I with you. For the same way you put a smile on my face and I upon your face, you will be able to put a smile upon their face which is worth far more than anything paid for with money.

I needed to hear and read that word this morning. I needed to share that word this morning as well (at 7:50am.) Usually I am laying down resting or sleep due to the pain in my spine and my leg. However, this morning He gave me enough strength to rise and share this message with you. Even if I am not able to blog another thing today, or do anything else this made me happy and kept my mind off of the pain and my current circumstances.

I know that for a lot of us it looks as if we have hit the bottom of the bottom of the dirt. But don't you know that is where seeds are planted. The land is cultivated (prepped) and awaits the arrival of that "small" seed to be deposited. Then the seed arrives and is dropped off in this new land. Dark and gloomy with new inhabitants/neighbors (worms, slugs, and other seeds.) Then comes the ONE. The one that will take the time out to make sure you receive enough sun (light), water (nourishment), and care (not neglect.) Before you know it you begin to grow (soaring to new heights.) Then comes the breaking point (time to emerge from the soil to the skies. You look at yourself and all you see is this tall, skinny stalk. You say to yourself, "how can I get through this thing looking the way I look." You feel like "everytime I get to soar through with no issues, I am met with a hard challenge that I can't get through (no money, no house, no job, no support, consistent no's for everything you ask people for, overdue/unpaid bills, etc.)" But then a ray of hope beams down a small tiny crevice in the ground. You catch glimpse of it and begin to go where the light is coming from. Focused and determined on that light, you have no time to hear, see, or feel any distraction or hinderance coming your way. And before you know it, you have broken through that solid ground and have reached that thing you have been working so hard to get through. And now that "small" seed has become a "BIG" flower standing tall, strong, and beautiful. 

It's a breath of fresh air, even for me to type those words. Knowing that you have endured past the hardship and that you have made it. Knowing that you might not look like too much now, but soon all will see that you weren't a small seed all along, but a big flower in disguise. Remember, "looks can be deceiving." 

Beginning today, do not let your past situation, current situation, or future fears, keep you from emmencing from the soil to the earth. Be still and watch for the light. Even if you might be saying "I do this already," let this encourage you that you are on the right track, and be a blessing by passing this message on.

Your breakthrough is a beam of light a way.

Have a great morning SOMEONE, SOMEBODY, SOMETHING.

Be a blessing, because you are already blessed.
Princess Grace

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