LIVE

It's time to live the life you're supposed to have. No more comparing yourself to others, you have your own shoes to fill. There's only one you, nobody can compete with that. No more listening to negativity or naysayers, if God told you to do it you can do it. No more second guessing yourself, end of indecisiveness. No more being stagnated, success comes with faith&movement. No more fear, the devil is a liar and whatever he tries to trick you with is not the truth.

It's time to live, don't just exist. There are places you have yet to go to, grounds you have to cover. So keep your focus right, eliminate distractions or crutches. Time to thrive. Season fulfillment. This is your time. This is the start of something great. Believe, move, and live.

XOXO
-Erica

Merry Christmas!!

Merry CHRISTmas all :) . Remember God showed us the greatest example of giving when he gave us Jesus. We celebrate Christmas in remembrance of Jesus birth. So let God's love overtake you as you enjoy this day. Be grateful for those around you and no matter the gifts you give big or small, give them in love. Life is about showing the love God's shown us.

So keep smiling and remember God loves you!!

-Erica

She Speaks...Wisdom from the Heart

From the heart....Don't wait for people to validate you, look to God to do that. God has already approved you. Be you and love who God made you to be. Don't let another person's opinions or actions stress you out. Don't let anyone prevent you from living your life. You are the only one who can live your life and walk in your shoes. Don't live life by another person's measuring stick, stay on the route God paved for you and you'll go beyond expectation. Be bold enough to go after your dreams, sensitive enough to follow your heart, and wise enough to let God take the lead. This life we live is not a competition, so don't be fooled, let your pace follow what God says. Learn your calling, pay attention to your gifts, and let your gifts make room for you. Remove negative energy/people from your life and replace them with something positive. Watch your words and only speak what you want to see in front of you. Your words hold power so don't create something disastrous. There is definitely power in your words. Continue to share love everywhere you go and leave a positive imprint in the world.

Stay focused, stay humbled, and stay encouraged.

XOXO
~Eri

Self

Be willing to take a look at self. A lot of the times it's not what's going on outside that affects you most but what's going on inside. Sit and reflect. Make sure your perspective overall is right. Make sure you're built on a solid foundation. Don't be afraid to simplify to better find out who you are. Ask yourself why do you engage in the things you do? Why do you like the things you like? Why do you hang around the people you hang around? Why do you attract the people you attract? Why do you have the particular job you have?
It's necessary in life to be the real you, who God created you to be. God will help you along this journey.

I'm praying for you. Know you're never alone. Always seek God for help first and then others (preferably your spiritual leaders). If you have prayer requests send them to , info@ericadholmes.com or ms.eriholmes@gmail.com

You're loved XOXO :),
Eri

Power in the WORD

There is power in the Word of God. Never forget that. The Word is a sword in the spiritual realm. It IS the sword of the Spirit. As you speak the Word you’ll begin to see your earthly environment line up with it. There’s a reason why God said meditate on the word day and night. You have to get it inside you so whenever opposition comes your way, speak IT and watch barriers come down. As you speak the Word begin to visualize it cutting down whatever you’re facing. Literally see a sword coming out of your mouth damaging darkness. The Word is God, know what type of weapons you’re fighting with. You won’t lose with this tool! Jesus overcame temptation with it! Always remember, the enemy wouldn’t fight you if you didn’t have anything worth fighting for. There’s greatness in you. Keep moving and remind yourself everyday that the Word works, stay girded.

-Erica

Ephesians 6:17, Joshua 1:8, Psalm 1:2, Matthew 4:1-11. John 1:1

What's Keeping you???

What's keeping you from going after what you really want? Why do you keep settling? Do you not believe you have it in you to go all the way? Do you not believe God will carry out His promises and make it happen? God said he'll give you the desires of your heart so why are you not following your heart? You should never be afraid to go after what you desire. You should never be afraid to fail. You can learn a lot from what didn't work. Know that "what ifs" can keep you from your dreams. Don't allow what you think is going happen  keep you from moving forward. Know that you'll never know what will truly happen until you walk down that path. Don't allow fear or unbelief to prevent you from being happy. God's given you the courage you need to go all the way and he‘s with you every step of the way. So don't let “you” be the reason why you never lived the life you desired. Don’t talk yourself out of what you can have.

Psalms 37:4, Joshua 1:9

Keep God 1st, trust God, follow your heart, and soar.

XOXO -Erica

Gifts

Use what God's given you. God gives us spiritual/natural gifts and talents for a reason. We're given these gifts to impact the world and to ultimately bring glory to God from them. Don't allow your gift(s) to be hidden due to fear, lack of confidence, or feeling weak in that area. Know that God gives you enough grace to carry out whatever is inside you. There is purpose for your life and God chose you, remember that. The only way you came to Christ is by God's leading. Know that God would not have called you if he didn't have a reason. Trust God's plan for your life and know that God orders your steps. So remind yourself as much as necessary that you're called by God ON purpose for a purpose. Never let another person prevent you from using your gifts. Stay in environments that pull your gifts out of you. Know that God will show you more gifts that are inside you as you use the ones you have or are aware of. One of the greatest ways to bring glory to God is by using your gifts and remembering where they came from. You have destiny to fulfill, Soar for Christ. IT'S IN YOU. -Erica

Psalm 37:23, Romans 12:6, John 6:44
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