Believing God For The Impossible

Some 28 plus years ago, this girl here (moi) knew that God would use her in a special way, but I was clueless as to when where and how. Being brought up in church (basically opening, closing, and everything in between) that was my life! But after the birth of my daughter at the age 17, life changed and the chain of events that have happened in my life were not all too pretty.

When would things change? When would  I find myself on the  road to "ah, this is the life or life can't get any better than this?" Confused by what I had gone through (both self inflicted and infliction to the highest degree by others), I was determined to figure out what my life was all about. Pretty sad, that at 30 years old, I hadn't found the road I was looking for. At 47, I can finally see clearly, but I had questions out the whazoo! Knowing, but not knowing, wondering, but yet realizing that all things work together and are working together for my good.

 

After traveling to India a couple of years ago, the name of the Ministry I would one day open for Him was revealed. Jer-Ne Ministries to be exact. Once I came up with the name, I thought I was on a role. I had everything planned out. That's what soon to be entrepreneurs do right? Have you ever had to come to a sudden stop and hear your tires screech uncontrollably? This is exactly what the Lord did to and for me. Yep, I said to and for me. Sometimes "WE" can get on a role with doing things and the timing, our timing is just what it is...."our timing." He knew that I had a whole lot of work that needed to be done. And that is exactly what I have been doing...getting worked on. 

Our Heavenly Father is so gracious towards us. He knows best! He knows when we are ready. It's funny how we try and help God out all the time. It's not until we relinquish all rights in our lives, that He is able to take us and change us for the good. One word that comes to mind is AWESOME!!!!!  I personally thank Him for the grace that He extends to me everyday.

Even though I had several questions lingering and was very discontent, or what I thought was discontentment, He was burning off everything that wasn't like Him. Refining so to say. Where I was confused and didn't understand, a blanket of peace fell over me as if someone was literally standing over me with a blanket and told me that all I had to do was lay there and trust Him to cover me.

Expect the impossible that Jesus can do in, through and for you. It's the most amazing feeling ever. Our flesh has a hard time dealing with certain situations, but if our minds are renewed, rest assured you will come out on the other side smiling and more joyful than ever. It will be as if the good happening in your life is a dream.  Because of your faithfulness to Him and the task at hand, thank Him and continue to do what you know to do.

All I can say is thank you Father! His timing is perfect and so is His will! All we have to do is keep believing!

Blessings,

Kiwanya

It's Been A While......

Today was quite a day....followed by quite the weekend, but because of a dear friend and her encouragement, I decided to make a list. A list of the things that I want to see manifested in my life. So.....stay tuned! Nothing to big or wordy on tonight, but just know that God is in control and he cares for everything that pertains to US!!!

Blessings!

Thankful for My Guy!!!

Today was a bit of a risque/sad day for me in the natural, but my soul was singing happy songs! Things happen, and people come and go, but the one thing I am "always thankful for" is my GUY!!! After going through what I call a sad moment for me in a big way, I called him and talked to him. My mind was going every which way and I was on the verge of.........

His soft, but subtle words spoke to my heart and soothed me in a way that I will never forget. He told me to always remember that what is happening is all for a reason. You see, God sees the bigger picture, and where things may be crushing our spirit, He knows that what is happening is sharpening us for greater things. Knowing that HE has a plan allows us to know that in the midst of whatever it is that's bothering or ailing us, later on down the line we will come to realize and understand all the why's........

The place where I knew I could find the ultimate comfort was in the word of God. It will sustain you and give you the peace that passes all understanding in any circumstance you are faced with. And for that, I am also so thankful. HE has me cradled in his arms and that is where I find my peace. I'm reminded that "all things work together for the good." I am thankful for God sending His Son Jesus to save me from sin. Because of that precious gift, I can be thankful every single day of my life just because and in spite of.......

What about you? Are you thankful? You should be......

Huggs & more....

Kiwanya

Me and my Guy!!!

Xoxo....
Kiwanya

Here we go....

Have you ever had something happen to you that kind of jerked you back into reality? I can say yes!!! It wasn't something painful or anything like that, but more of a "Really????? Are you kidding me?????" It was that kind of slap in the face that made me realize that no matter how much you give your all, it's never enough and if you can put this much effort in for something that isn't yours, why not pray, get the direction that you need and move swiftly.....(in HIS timing of course) towards the dream that God has given you.

I have never been one to make New Year's resolutions, but one thing my guy and I have been doing more of is talking, planning, praying and moving forward with the things that we want to do. The visions that God has planted deep on the inside of us both. Now that's a good feeling. You and your guy talking, planning and praying. Oh....Thank you Jesus!

I have come to realize, I am who I am......and once I stopped allowing negative thoughts to dictate otherwise, things in my life that were so simple and meaningless, were just that. Meaningless. I wanted to please people, be friends with everyone, do what it took to fit in...and the more I tried, the more I failed. I realized that I have to be who God created me to be. I am okay with my style of dressing, my way of talking, my way of decorating, it's okay if you don't talk to me, if I'm not in your loop, or even if you have a problem with me when I know that I've done nothing wrong. This is my way of being ME. 

A friend of mine sent me an email regarding a blog that she read. It was about choosing ONE word for this new year. After I looked at all the words that the list had to offer, I was a little over whelmed. THEN....I prayed and asked God "what do you want of me on this new year?" It was as if He was standing in front of me and softly whispered the word "OBEDIENCE!" Plain and simple. Just be obedient. Don't fret over things you have no control over, don't worry about things that really don't matter and most of all TRUST and leave everything to me.

It's time... Time to get about our Father's business. Jeremiah 29:13 reads... You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. That is what I am doing. I'm seeking HIM with all I have because I want all that HE has for me. What about you? Have you had your wake up call? Are you moving in the direction that HE wants you to be moving in? Or are you satisfied with the way things are and where you are? Are you placed where HE wants you to be or are you placed where YOU want to be? If you are feeling too comfortable, you may want to pray and seek the one that know the plans HE has for you. 

XoXO & Happy New Year
Kiwanya

Our New Addition....

Our new addition to the family.....

Marcell Arian Bratton 10/29/12
Nani's poopee

Onward and Forward For The Lord

Sometimes....no most often, we are not aware of what the Lord is doing in our lives. As I sit back on my sofa or comphy chair with my legs propped up, the question occurs to me: "Lord, you are up to something in all that I am doing, but what is it?" I want to do one thing, but you have me doing something totally different. It's ok though.

I am learning to take life in strides....stressing less and thanking HIM more. Complaining does not help. After all, what in the world would I or do I have to complain about? We serve an awesome GOD, and if we allow the Holy Spirit to live (dwell) in us, we will see HIS hand in everything that is going on in our lives.

Frustration with my son has crept up in more ways than one as of late. But the one thing I can always remember my mom saying is this..."don't speak the problem, but rather pray the solution." Speaking the word of life over my son has changed my entire perspective on the way he at times gets on the nerve that has been knawed off by him over the years. That too has allowed me to move forward, trusting God to make him the man that I know he was created to be. After all, I wonder where the nerve is that I have knawed off with my Heavenly Father??? (#chuckle, chuckle)

We have a choice in life. We can dwell on the negative and suck on the lemons that life sometimes gives us, or we can praise HIM for whom all blessings flow. I choose to do the latter. I am moving onward and forward in the things of Christ. HE is my rock and my shield.....I can't breathe without him and refuse to try.

My hope is in HIM.....are you ready to move onward and forward????


Smooches,
Kiwanya
(Yes, I was Kreated to Encourage)