Reminder of God’s Protection

Psalm 91

He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High

Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.

I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress;

My God, in Him I will trust.”

Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler

And from the perilous pestilence.

He shall cover you with His feathers,

And under His wings you shall take refuge;

His truth shall be your shield and buckler.

You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,

Nor of the arrow that flies by day,

Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness,

Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.

A thousand may fall at your side,

And ten thousand at your right hand;

But it shall not come near you.

Only with your eyes shall you look,

And see the reward of the wicked.

Because you have made the Lord, who is my refuge,

Even the Most High, your dwelling place,

No evil shall befall you,

Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;

For He shall give His angels charge over you,

To keep you in all your ways.

In their hands they shall bear you up,

Lest you dash your foot against a stone.

You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,

The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.

“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;

I will set him on high, because he has known My name.

He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;

I will be with him in trouble;

I will deliver him and honor him.

With long life I will satisfy him,

And show him My salvation.”

Categories: God's Protection, Psalm

Wait on the Lord

Psalm 27:14 says “Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.”

For anyone having a rough time out there, know that the Lord our God will always keep us above water no matter the ups and downs that will show up in our lives.  We have to realize that all things will one day change as time goes by, and there will be things that we do not like and are unprepared for, but God knows what He is doing.  We have to trust Him, and have faith that once the plan God has in store for each of His children runs it's full course, that it will strengthen us and draw us closer to Him.  It just takes some time and patience, but waiting on the Lord is the best thing anyone can ever do in this life.

With Love,
-SimplistixMe

Categories: God, Life, Patience

Our Plans vs. God’s Purpose

[Proverbs 19:21] We humans keep brainstorming options and plans, but God’s purpose prevails.

It’s a wonderful thing to make resolutions on ways to make ourselves better than we were yesterday or last year.  Many individuals achieve them and many do not, and I want to say to those who didn't, don't ever give up; and especially don’t expect things to always happen the way you want them.  The sad thing is that many of us forget or simply don’t accept that God should be first and at the center of our lives, and we should be including him in all our plans and objectives might they be personal or professional.  The best way to live and balance life is to pray and read your bibles and not be afraid of learning or challenging yourself even if you fail.  Do what you can today and do your best in all that you do, be thankful and appreciate each day you are given to be alive.  And always remember that no matter what you plan or set as a goal, at the end of the day only the Lord’s purpose will prevail.

With Love,
-SimplistixMe

Categories: God's Purpose, Inspirations, Life, Objectives, Personal, Planning, Plans, Professional, Proverbs, Resolutions

Passionate Living Quotes

Sometimes we need to be reminded…that no matter what troubling circumstances that might happen in our lives we must keep going and never give up.  Below I am sharing a collection of my favorite quotes that reflect on passion and enthusiasm that help me to stay determined throughout my everyday journey in achieving my lifelong goals. Make sure to comeback from time to time and checkout this collection of quotes as the list will continue to grow overtime.

Howard Thurman: “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: “Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable… Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions and passionate concern of dedicated individuals.”

Terri Guillemets: “Renew your passions daily.”

Ralph Waldo Emerson: “Enthusiasm is one of the most powerful engines of success. When you do a thing, do it with all your might. Put your whole soul into it. Stamp it with your own personality. Be active, be energetic and faithful, and you will accomplish your object. Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”

T. Alan Armstrong: “If there is no passion in your life, then have you really lived? Find your passion, whatever it may be. Become it, and let it become you and you will find great things happen FOR you, TO you and BECAUSE of you.”

Roald Dahl: “I began to realize how important it was to be an enthusiast in life. He taught me that if you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it at full speed ahead. Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it and above all become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good. Hot is no good either. White hot and passionate is the only thing to be.”

Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel: “Nothing great in the world has been accomplished without passion.”

Steve Pavlina: “Passion and purpose go hand in hand. When you discover your purpose, you will normally find it’s something you’re tremendously passionate about.”

Travis McAshan: “Purpose may point you in the right direction but it’s passion that propels you.”

With Love,
-SimplistixMe

Categories: Inspiration, Life, Motivation, Passionate Living, Quotes

The Start of My Blog

This is the first post for my blog.  I’m currently in the process of getting things up and running, and would like to ask that you guys come back every so often to check for updates.  I plan to share many inspirational and edifying topics with hopes of them helping to uplift and make a difference in the lives of others daily.  I’m super excited about taking the steps to create this blog and looking forward to connecting with each of you.

Closing words: 

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, "Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?" Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. 

--Marianne Williamson--

With Love,
-SimplistixMe

Categories: Blog, Life, The Beginning