Teachable moment

 My Daughters teachable moment. 

She had an assignment at school and she had to write a special essay , not sure what the essay was about. She researched and studied and wrote her paper. She received positive criticism from the teach in regards to changes that needed to be made. This brought my daughter to anger and she came to me upset and was ready to give the teacher a piece of her mind. My daughter explained to me that her teacher felt that she used what she studied and combined it all on the paper and she could tell that it was not her words and requested her to redo the assignment.  My daughter was furious wanting me to say something to the teacher or do something about it. I sat and thought what I was going to say to the teacher and how my daughter felt so belittled about the assignment that she completed. See ''my daughter loves writing and reading just like I do. When she completes anything in life especially school she gives it her all.

I sat and thought about it before I responded. It came to me from God, how to explain to my daughter. Never miss out on a teachable moment. I asked her how did she gather or get Ideas to complete the essay. she said "research" Google. So I asked "did you use some of the material in the essay? She said "yes ", then I went on to explain that you never want to miss a teachable moment. The teacher was not trying to make you feel less than or down your work ,she could of simply given you and F. She responded in what was wrong with the paper so that you can go back and complete the assignment . The teacher not only recognized your work but gave you another chance to show that you can do the assignment with the materials on what needed to be changed about the essay.

I explained to my daughter that is how life works. At times in life we miss the teachable moment because we are into self/flesh responding negatively based off feelings instead of taking the moment to realize that it can be done differently. You can choose to respond negative or positive.  You do have a choice. Never respond when you are angry because you can say and do things that will have a domino effect with consequences that you did not expect. I explained that you must take the opportunity to listen and apply. If you still feel the same way in now the clam atmosphere about the situation now you can respond little more gentle than you would have if you were doing it in anger. Keep God first in all that you do.

Question is, How will you respond to your teachable moment?

Never miss out on a teachable moment.

Fontessa Parence 

High School Diploma at 36 years old

Getting my high school diploma was the happiest and the saddest day of my life. My husband passed away and was not able to see me graduate. 

I set out on a journey attempting to find out how to get my high school diploma. Sharing with my husband Joseph ,ashamed to even tell my husband that I did not graduate high school. God has blessed me to have great jobs yes , I even went back to school to get my medical code and billing certificate and also had some other schooling but I was not satisfied because I knew that in my heart I always wanted to finish school.

My husband did not judge me at all. I got pregnant at a very young age taken out of school. I believe around that time my mother kicked me out of the home, I was a young teen. I started out on such a rough start you will have to buy my book to read more about that. I thought getting my high school diploma was impossible. I was always going through trial and tribulations that I lost focus on myself. I was young ,dumb and stupid. 

Life finally gave me something back that was full of love, joy, peace, kindness, understanding and no judgment. I am talking about my husband. Our relationship was pure an true never met a man like him. My husband was very supportive and pushed me to be great. I was at a peace that I never had before me and my kids were safe. I was in a place that I could pursue and complete without any struggle. 

In order to complete something you must put God first then get to work. 

I made some calls and did some research, nothing, I became frustrated. I did not let that stop me, I was on a mission.  Continued making calls and found this program that let you start where you left off in high school all the way to the 12th grade. Guess what y'all it was free! I did not have to pay anything. Did you hear me free! No loans,no payback just able to focus on school. The same day I called is the same day I started. Instructed to go back to my high school to get my transcripts is all I had to do and I was registered.

I started school the same day. Program was online all on my computer at home. I called my husband he was more excited than me. God is the bomb! I was a straight A student no idea why I thought I was stupid. 

I have reached the end completing the 12th grade. Now it's time to take the big state testing. I had to go to a location for testing, super nervous because I did not want to fail. Finished now I needed to wait on my results. I passed! I passed the state testing but I need some more credits omg! I needed something small to reach my diploma and I was asked to write an essay. I decided to write on determination. Explaining everything going on in my life and why I was so determined on my goal of getting my high school diploma. 

It was not an easy road so many obstacles came my way. I just knew I could not give up. Soon enough a package showed up at my door, with my diploma. I was overwhelmed with excitement because I was proud of myself that I accomplished finishing high school. I was ecstatic about working hard for what I wanted. No matter what obstacle stood in my way I was able to work toward my achievement. 

So get up you can do it and it will happen for you keep God first.

Program is called Graduation Alliance

 

Crossing over

 Bridge to the other side may look ugly or scary once it is time to leave behind what was, so that you can step into what was. One step at at time there is not rush go ahead start walking. In order to see that change, in order to move to the next level you must get to the other side. What are you facing now that you feel that you cannot get to the other side? God must be the leader in your walk. 

Crossing over to began,cross over to reach towards the end. The bridge is a journey, there's a process and a learning tool. Where you start is your foundation,but where your heading there is no anticipation. To move towards to where your headed there is change, change in your beginning,mind set, and your endings. Crossing over to the other side means letting go of what is holding you back. To step forward into a new world, the new perspective. Crossing over means preparing for a new beginning. Don't think about it,don't ponder just go,take a step. 

Fontessa parence

Zamarianna William  

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No Condemnation

“There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” Romans‬ ‭8:1‬ ‭KJV‬‬

There is no condemnation in Christ. When you surrender to Christ, the failures, mistakes, and shortcomings of the past are erased; your sin is completely eradicated through the shed Blood of Jesus Christ. He remembers your sin no more. 

Psalms‬ ‭103:12‬ ‭KJV‬‬ declares, “As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.” When you are in Christ, His Blood separates you from the stain, bondage, and stronghold of sin. His Blood is stronger than your sin. When you repent and turn to God, He sees you through the Blood of His Son — Jesus Christ. “So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.” Romans‬ ‭8:1‬ ‭NLT‬‬. 

His Blood is more powerful than your condemnation. His Blood is more powerful than the spirit of heaviness. His Blood is more powerful and overcomes every form of depression. His Blood covers you. The Blood of Jesus Christ is more powerful than any weapon that the enemy can form against you. He is your Strong Tower. He is your fortress. His Blood conquers your sin, shortcomings, hang-ups and mistakes. His Love far outweighs the stronghold of your sin. His Love is greater.

“Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” Romans‬ ‭8:35-39‬ ‭KJV‬‬. Be set free from the bondage, torment, and entanglement of the past. 

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Fix Your Thoughts 

When we fill our thoughts with the right things, the wrong ones have no room to enter. — Joyce Meyer 

Testing our thoughts and learning to take them captive is a huge part of the mental battle we have with our thoughts. So, when we can learn to do that as a regular practice, we will gain control over our thoughts. 

But what if we chose to be more proactive with our thoughts in order to prevent reacting later on? There will still be thoughts that have to be tested and taken captive, of course. For we are not perfect. We can, however, choose to follow through with Paul’s exhortation in Colossians 3:2 NIV, which says, “Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things.” In setting our minds on “things above” we will have less thoughts that need testing and being taken captive.

When we set our minds, we are striving for something and directing our mind toward a certain thing. This verse says we shouldn’t set our minds on earthly things. Those “earthly things” usually distract us and cause our thoughts to keep us from God’s best. 

There are plenty of things we see every day that are out of our control. But, much of what we see can be prevented. What we put in front of our eyes is a big deal. If you feel that you have too many toxic thoughts, what is it that could be causing them? Could it be things on TV, social media, or the news? It’s wise to analyze the things we are viewing daily and ask God to show us what would be a good thing to decrease or eliminate altogether. 

Much like we need to watch what we put in front of our eyes, we also need to consider what is going into our ears. What we hear affects our thoughts just as much as what we see. Have you noticed what types of music, books, or podcasts possibly cause toxic thoughts in your mind? Are there things you need to include, not just remove, that will build you up and help create healthy thoughts instead? 

Instead of focusing on and setting our sights on things that could cause toxic thoughts, let’s be proactively mindful of what we choose to put in front of us. When we choose things that honor God and keep us pure in heart, we will have less thoughts to test and take captive. 

Reflect

• What tends to be your struggle? What you watch or what you listen to?
• List the biggest thing you need to eliminate from what you normally watch or listen to. Chances are you already know what that is. Give it up for 21 days and see what a difference you see in your thought life.

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Love Your Enemies

Jesus was very specific as he spake to the disciples about this topic.  But even as followers of Christ, this area confronts us with much difficulty because we are still wrapped up in this barrier called flesh.  Nonetheless, we have been confronted with the responsibility to take our love to a higher level and show love to our enemies.  Like, actually look out for them.  Think of the example/standard we are setting in the world.  

What are some examples of loving our enemies?  Well, we can not only pray for them, but if they permit, we can pray with them about specific situations that may be weighing them down and genuinely want God to move on their behalf.  We can pay a bill for them, pick up groceries for them when they experience financial challenges, or clean their home when they are physically unable to.  This requires constant examination of our heart and intentions to ensure that we love them as if they were not an enemy, but instead a friend.

Affirmation: I will show unconditional love, even toward my enemies.

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Turn Back To Him. 

If you have fallen away from Christ and you’ve turned to lusts and the things of this world — simply repent and turn back to Him. It’s not too late. Repent means to turn completely. Turn to Him and let God make you new. 

If you’ve turned to other things, and you’re looking to fill your heart with temporary idols — you will never be satisfied. Lust cannot fill a God-sized void. “Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death.” James‬ ‭1:15‬ ‭KJV‬‬. 

For the wages of lust is death. “For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.” Romans‬ ‭6:23‬ ‭KJV‬‬. God wants to give you eternal life. Forsake sin and run to Christ.

Say This Simple Prayer:

Father God, in the Name of Jesus, I thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus Christ, to die for my sin. Father, I accept Jesus Christ as my Lord and Savior. 

I thank You that His Blood purchased me and has made me clean. Father, I thank You that Jesus Christ rose from the grave just for me. 

I believe that Jesus rose so that I might be free. His Blood frees me. His Blood destroys every yoke of bondage. I am free in You and I turn and surrender my body to You. In Jesus Name Amen. 

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You Are Not Your Own. 

“What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?” 1 Corinthians‬ ‭6:19‬ ‭KJV

When you are in Christ, your body does not belong to you — it belongs to God. “Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.” 1 Corinthians‬ ‭6:18‬ ‭KJV.‬‬ 

Fornication is a sin directly against the body, the temple of the Holy Ghost. Not only is fornication a sin against your own body but you also grieve the Holy Spirit when you have sex outside of marriage. Sex is not only a physical act but it’s a spiritual covenant that brings two individuals together as one flesh. 

When sex is performed outside of marriage, it is an illegal spiritual trespass against your body and the Holy Spirit. Paul states, “All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not.” 1 Corinthians‬ ‭10:23‬ ‭KJV‬‬. The two may be consenting the act — it may be lawful, but fornication (sex outside of marriage) is a spiritual transgression against the body and against the Holy Ghost. 

Your body belongs to Him.

Dream****Armor of GOD good vs evil

 I had a dream that was really powerful. I have lately been asking God about the world being so evil. So many different things happen in the world that are bad and if we lose focus we can let the evil in with out knowing it. We must remain focused on God and being In his word putting on the whole Armor of God being ready for any attack. 

Dream

Good vs evil 

It was light against dark. So the light who were a handful of people and Dark who were a handful of people roamed the earth. Light bring more should to God and spreading his word and the dark making it more evil. 

I was part of the light feeling that once you are light you cannot become dark in my dream. So evil decided to show me how quick he can turn light into dark. I am trying to sum up the dream so that it is not so long. 

I could not believe how quick light let evil in. 

This is how quickly the enemy moves with one word whispered , one thing seen on TV or music not of God being listen to can quickly enter the mind and you will find yourself out of the will of God that fast. You have to stay fully armored with the word of God. being a Christina is not just on Sundays but everyday living all day long. We have to fight harder to more like God and do what is pleasing to God we must try harder. 

Hoarder-- 1 Samuel 10:22

Google Definition: Hoarder -A person who hoards things, collector or accumulator. 

In order to elevate and go to the next level in life you must let some things go before going into the new season. Sometimes you need to sit down self evaluate your life. We are all sinners and not perfect. I fall short daily and that is were repentance comes in.This is why Jesus died on the cross. 

You can be so full of baggage that you are hoarding that you are missing what God is trying to show you. you may need to let go of the past , or getting rid of toxic people or things that may be in your mind. 

Hoarding for me , when I think about it is very scary for me because I at one time in my life was so weighed down with baggage that I was not going to make it. I was holding on to many things. 

Becoming a young mother at the age 16 

Failed marriages young age 

Failing as a mother losing some of my kids the system

Bad decisions 

Every mistake 

Looking for love in all the wrong places 

Shame 

Guilt 

Habits

Abandonment  

Kicked out at the age 14 ,15

Mommy &Daddy issues 

List can go on and on , but I had to start unpacking. I could not do this on my own unsure how to unpack or how to forgive myself , I couldn't love myself until I fully gave my life back to Jesus. I can only tell you what GOD has done for me and he saved me giving me a second chance to get my life together, many do not get a second chance. 

what are you hoarding today? 

Let it go,it has weighed you down enough give it to GOD and watch how your life changes with the release of the old baggage that has weighed you down. We are not defined by our past or mistakes,or bad decisions GOD loves us anyway.