I absolutely love to get my praise on despite unpleasant circumstances. I was preparing breakfast this morning. One of my favorite songs came on the radio, You Don’t Know by Kierra Sheard . As I heard the music, I turned it up. I began to sing and dance. The moment that I sang the part that says, “I remember what my mother told me, don’t let no one speak for me. When it comes down to His blessings. No one can give Him praise for me but me. Did you get that? Not your mama, daddy, sister, brother, or anyone can give Him praise for you but YOU. I know all to well of how the trials of life can beat you down. I had thoughts of my mother as I sang that one verse. It brought back wonderful memories too. Suddenly, I looked out of the kitchen window then saw a red bird in the back yard. I began to smile even more after watching it just sit there this morning.
I know that this red bird has some type of significance. Since the bird is red, red symbolizes love, passion, desire, heat, leadership, courage, vigor, willpower, radiance, and determination. Basically, all of the above. I will do more research to figure out what it truly means. Once I get the full understanding, I will update this blog post.
That was the word that God gave me after I saw this picture of me today. I absolutely love me. I’ve been believing, giving, praising, serving, sharing and trusting while being authentically me. I still have flaws but I keep pressing forward . I’ve discovered that as ugly as they may appear to be, I’m beautiful in the sight of God. I have a choice to sit down, give up and sink into depression or stand up, fight back and stand on His Word. I’m only speaking from my experience while posting as God leads me.
The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Psalm 37:23
The Lord knows that I’ve never wanted hardships, abuse, lack, guilt, and shame but I’m still standing on God’s everlasting Word. I have never been evil or shady either while holding on to His promises. I’m totally done with the blows of life suffocating me. I will continue to focus on succeeding in every area of my life. I will bless the Lord at all times while in this low place. While I wait and listen. I will speak what God has placed in my heart to post on this blog. I believe that the red bird was God’s way of uplifting my Spirit. Have this every happened to you? Great days are ahead and I’m ready for them.
Have a Bodacious and Miraculous Day!
