Tag: grateful
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Still thankful
If you’re not where you want to be, count your blessings and continue to give God thanks Because so many people are praying to be in your shoes, but due to their misfortunes, they simply can’t Life is not about the sq ft of your home, or the sum of money that resides in your…
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I’m doing just fine
I’m alive and well, doing amazingly swell My life is so wonderful, and people are mad as HELL I’m blessed beyond measure, and it’s all because of Him If the shoe was on the other foot, I’d be happy for them God has changed my life and brought to pass some of my wildest dreams…
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Thank you!
I don’t know which is best, having a mother or having a mother’s love. I’m sure anybody can be a mother, but not everybody is capable or willing to love. I thank God for a mother’s love, but most importantly, I thank God for a mother who not only exemplifies love, but IS love! Happy…
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They could be you
“I’m hungry”, said the man, and “I have no money for food”. I gave, because he was me. “Can you help me, please? I was evicted out of my home, and I have no place to go”. I gave, because she was me. “Ma’am, I’ve lost my job and don’t know how I’m going to…
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Enjoy
Have you ever been so happy and excited about the great things that are taking place in your life, that you can barely wait to see what happens next? Do you find yourself rushing to get to another adventure, although you’re not finished with the one you’re on? Great! Because, I thought I was the…
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Robbing Joy
Three years ago, I was held hostage and I thought of all the things I had to lose I wanted to escape and run for it, but I was afraid to make any sudden moves I was nervous, scared and terrified, because I thought my life was done Little did I know it was far…
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Worthy
On Sunday, February 09, 2020, I was awarded the Coretta Scott King Legacy Award, for my Community Service, Human Rights, and Social Justice efforts. As I should have been overjoyed with excitement, I really couldn’t be, because I was too busy questioning God, “Why me”? When my sisters recognized me at our family reunion last…
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Nobody like you
“If everybody could do it, they would”! Have you ever wondered why you, of ALL people, were blessed with the gifts and talents that you have? Maybe you’ve pondered or perhaps even questioned, “Why me, not them”? Do you think it’s a coincidence, or do you believe it was on purpose? If you’re anything like…
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A little piece of heaven
So, I’m currently in the “Windy City”, sitting in the Corner Bakery Cafe, eating my “curds and whey”. No, seriously, I’m eating bananas foster pancakes, which are to die for! Chicago is my home for the next 5 days, and as I sit and reflect over my life and all that has happened to me…
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Success: When you don’t know how to feel!
I feel overwhelmed! I’m getting all the things I’ve always prayed to God for, but now I don’t know how to process it all. Everything that I’ve prayed years for, is happening so fast, literally right after another, and before I can enjoy one blessing, I’m met with another. This is NOT a complaint or…
Notes by La'Rue 