A Blessed Thanksgiving!

Today I was blessed to spend Thanksgiving with Family, Food, Fun, and Fellowship. It was a great day. I am so very thankful to the Lord for allowing my to see another day and give Him the praise.

It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
to sing praises to the Most High.
It is good to proclaim your unfailing love in the morning,
your faithfulness in the evening,
You thrill me, Lord, with all you have done for me!
I sing for joy because of what you have done.
psalm 92:1-2,4

My Chains Are Gone.

I would have to say that this past weekend was a trial for me. The devil was busy starting Friday. Now I was really upset and wanted to respond but I knew that was the enemy trying to get me off track. I knew I had something for the enemy. I pick up the bible and got into the word. I went to bed feeling much better about the situation. On Saturday I was thinking about how the devil tried me, but I was still praising God and giving Him glory.

Well Sunday at church the Pastor was talking about releasing the chains. During the entire service, I was so happy because I knew that message was for me. I had allowed the enemy to get to me because I had not released the person and things that was causing me to get so upset. Just so you know the enemy reared it's ugly head again Sunday evening. Guess what? I did not get mad or upset. I began speaking to that situation. I have truly turned it over to God.

I'm happy to say My Chains Are Gone!!!!

Is there something holding you back or causing you to get upset? Whatever it is I ask you to release it now.

In Christ,
Deaconess Aretha

Domestic Violence

If you are a victim of domestic violence or you know someone who is, please speak out and get some help. Declare that you no longer want to be a victim. Let the cycle STOP now. Do not think for a moment that you deserve this kind of treatment because Love DOES NOT HURT. It is NOT your fault.Contact Someone TODAY.

For more information visit the National Domestic Violence Website or call the toll free number below.
http://www.ndvh.org/



If you are a survior of Domestic Violence and would like to share your story, please send me an email. We would love to hear from you. Please reach out and inspire someone today. Let them know there is a way out.

Take A Stand Against Domestic Violence!

Declutter

I have been taking the time to declutter my life. I know it may sound minimal to some but I feel as though God is doing a work within me. He began with those who were close to me and now on to the household. I have been going through things to give away and throw away. I know it is truly meant to be because I have not had any problems letting go of anything. You know how you are sometimes when you think you may use it later or you may lose weight and then you will be able to wear it. Well, that was not the case this time.

I must admit it feels REALLY Good to get the clutter out of my life. I feel as though I can breathe again. You never know what may be holding you back. In my case it was people and possessions.

Take time to see if you need to declutter your life.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Although October is Breast Cancer Awareness, please remember to do your Monthly Self-Examination and get your scheduled Mammograms. Connect with a friend and do your Buddy Check to ensure that you and your love one are checking the ta*tas on a Regular Basis.
Please view the following websites for more information regarding Breast Cancer and how you can get involved.

http://www.thebreastcancersite.com/
http://www.komen.org/

***Please contact me with any names you would like to add to the Breast Cancer Survivor or In Remembrance Page on the Sisters of Honor Main Website. *** Stop by and take a look.

www.sistersofhonor.org

My Help

It's a New Day...Let go of the past and start anew. Whatever you did not do the weekend, it's okay because today is a new day. You have another chance to make things right or accomplish what you were not able to do before today. You must know and acknowledge where you help comes from.

I give God all the praise for allowing me another chance to glorify Him. All of my sins are forgiven and I have another chance to make things right. I am not going to wallow in self pity or allow myself to have a state of mind of I cannot do something. His word says that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 I will always hold on to those words. No one can break me down because He said it and it is so. Praise the Lord!

My Help Comes from the LORD

I lift up my eyes to the hills.
From where does my help come?
My help comes from the LORD,
who made heaven and earth.
He will not let your foot be moved;
he who keeps you will not slumber.
Behold, he who keeps Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.

The LORD is your keeper;
the LORD is your shade on your right hand.
The sun shall not strike you by day,
nor the moon by night.

The LORD will keep you from all evil;
he will keep your life.
The LORD will keep
your going out and your coming in
from this time forth and forevermore. Psalm 121

Taking Some Time

I have taken some time away from blogging and really hitting the internet all together. I would check emails and try to respond to some. I just needed some time to get myself together and work on some other things. I am a wife and homeschooling mom so I must be dedicated to allowing myself time to see that it's done properly.

There is always going to be a list of things to do and the list will continue to get longer and longer. I have finally come to the realization that I don't have to complete everything on the list in a short amount of time. I mean is the world going to fall apart if I don't get something done? I have always made every effort to be the one to try my best to stay true to my word. I will not say that I am going to do something and not follow through (unless it's beyond my control). I will give you a call or notice. I think that is the most appropriate thing to do.

Now I have learned to just roll with it. I will do the most important things first and then just go down the list. It has taken me a minute to get used to it, but it really feels great. I don't need the added pressure or unnecessary stress.

There was never enough time in one day to complete everything I felt I needed to accomplish in a given day. So therefore, if you cannot complete your to do list in one day, you need to make another list.

Don't feel discouraged if you can't complete everything.
Peace and blessings!