Summer Prayer

This prayer by Inspired Women blessed me so I decided to share and pray it blesses you too.  If I could express my heart wishes in prayer for you it would be...

Father, this month completes the first half of this year and and we thank You for all that You have done and continue to do in our lives. We thank You for the dreams, blessings, and grace that You have bestowed upon us. We thank You for those things that You have yet to unfold. As we look ahead to the next six months, we ask that You would continue to guide us with wisdom.  We ask that for those that have become weary, the latter half of this year be greater and they reap a 100 fold harvest of Your goodness. We ask for a refreshing to the body of Christ.

Father, we also pray for the families that will be traveling and enjoying this summer. We ask that You cover them with angels of protection, and fill them with Your love, peace, joy, and happiness.  We bless and cover all of Your children...In Jesus' Name. Amen

Happy Summer! 

Get to Work as "Life Manager"!

When it comes to accepting the role of wife, mom, sister, or girlfriend we are usually open to the responsibility involved.  However, we tend to ignore our role as manager.  Manager over what, you may ask?  Your life. 

Many individuals are comfortable with managing their households, children and workplace, yet never consider themselves as manager over their body, finances, mind and spirit.   A manager is someone who oversees, governs, and keeps things in order, maintains and measures efficiency.  In the workplace, meeting the quota, increased productivity, and a well-run team reveals and measures a manager’s effectiveness.  Unfortunately, in regards to our lives we can hide and/or be in denial with how we are really doing.  Examining these questions can reveal the truth of how effective you function as “life manager”.

·       FINANCES:  Am I managing my finances well?  Do I have a retirement plan?  Am I utilizing a monthly budget?  Do I spend more than I save?  Can I account for where my money goes monthly?   Do I invest?  Am I getting paid what I’m worth?  Am I utilizing all my resources to create wealth?

·       BODY:  Am I fueling my body with the nutrients it needs to run at its optimum level?  Do I exercise to keep my heart and body strong?  Do I sleep at least 6 hours per night?   Do I consume vegetables and fruits through-out the day?  Do I drink a minimum of eight glasses of water a day?  Do I skip breakfast?  Do I accept and love my body the way it is right now?

·       MIND:  Do I choose to think positive thoughts?  Am I blaming others for my life or do I take responsibility?  Is it difficult for me to forgive?   Is it hard for me to let go of the past?  Am I feeding my mind with constructive information?  Do I rest my mind from the day’s activities?  Am I an avid learner?  Do I believe in myself?  What do I think about most of the time?  When was the last time I felt creative?

·       SPIRIT:  Do I pray for myself and others?  Am I feeding my spirit more than my belly?  When was the last time I read the Bible (at least a scripture per day)?  Do I consult God with my problems and issues?  Am I in a constant state of worry?  Do I have a heart of gratefulness or am I consumed with not having enough?

Carefully and honestly reflect over these questions.  Awareness is the initial phase towards CHANGE.  An out of control or unproductive life can become a magnet that attracts chaos from the outside.  If you are unaware of how to manage a certain area of your life, read a book, seek mentorship, talk with others skilled in that area, Google it or pray, there are far too many resources to utilize.   It is never too late nor are you in such a mess that your life is hopeless.  Shift into a life of order and balance by operating as manager in every area of your life.  Now, get to WORK!