Friend

One of Dictionary.com definition's of a "friend" is a person who gives assistance, patron, supporter. I spoke about some of this in the previous blog but wanted to reiterate this. You must make sure the ones you allow to be in your inner circle are ones that will encourage, assist, build up, and be there for you. We have to remove those who bring more harm then good to our lives. It's time for elevation and we'll go further with the right ones in our lives. Of course, first and foremost we should have a sound relationship with God and then we need sound people around. Remember, just because someone is family doesn't mean they should be in your inner circle. Again, you can love from a distance. 

Use wisdom when allowing others around you. 

God want us to have meaningful relationships. Our relationships should evolve to be a give-give relationships. In our relationships there should be reciprocation. 

So take the time to ask God who you should allow in your inner circle. Be bold enough to make the necessary cuts as well. 

:) until next time, keep soaring and be happy.

-Eri  

Hey you, yeah YOU!

Just want to encourage you and thank you for supporting me this far :). God has allowed me to reach over 15,000 people through blogging:). My goal is to share the love of God to as many as I can in whatever way God tells me to. I want you all to live the life God created for you, no settling. I want you all to be full of joy and authentically happy in life. 

There's so much that may happen in life good or what we may call as bad but we have to grow and keep moving forward. Take the lesson and turn it into a blessing to take with you to that next season. Keep a renewed mind and focus on the positive. Know those who are for you will make it known to you. Remember, the ones who are for you will make adjustments, not excuses. Unfortunately, everyone can't go with you to where God is calling you to be. You may have to leave some family, ones you called friends, etc behind but know you can love them from a distance. Don't be so comfortable that you disobey who God tells you to let go in this season. If you choose not to listen, you can prolong what He wants to give you or that person or thing may become a distraction. Everyone may not support you, including some family, but know God will give you the support you need in every season. Life is about growing and getting better. If you're not growing look at the foundation you're connected to. Make sure you're choosing who you  are around wisely. Never allow others to make you bitter but keep being the authentic loving person you were created to be.  

Be bold enough to follow what God tells you to do. Know that if God gives you instructions and you have to give up something, the end result will be greater than what you had to give up. 

No matter what, you're blessed and no one or nothing can change that. As always, keep moving forward. Be thankful for today and be here now. Learn to be in the now and appreciate what you have now. People change, things change, but God never changes his mind about you. 

So smile, you got this :)

xoxo - Eri 

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What do you THINK?

What are you thinking, what are you giving your time to? How much time do you spend thinking on the past? How much time do u spend thinking on your present? How much time do you spend thinking about the future? Are most of your thoughts negative? Are most of your thoughts positive? Are your thoughts true? If so, how do you know? Are your thoughts lies? Who told you they were true? After you think about certain things how do you feel? Does what you think about line up with what God says? What does the Bible say about thoughts? Or what does the Bible say about thoughts specifically?

I ask these questions because I believe thoughts are powerful. Not only are they powerful but they can give life or death to a situation. What you feed can grow. Remember that. It's important that we check our thinking and make sure it's helping us in life and not setting us back. It can be so easy to fall into "stinking thinking." Your negative thoughts in a way are actually waring against God, the way of God. Because you are choosing to entertain it and to believe something false or unproductive. Nothing in God is bad, dark, unproductive, false, dead, tormenting, or harmful. God is good and everything about Him is good. So we should remember to not accept or entertain negative thought patterns which are harmful. 

Renewing your mind is a process but it's necessary. We're not perfect but we're capable of getting better. Ask God to help you and be more conscience about what you're thinking.

2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Philippians 4:8

Much love.

-Erica 

Balance

Balance is key in life. We must allow God to help us have the proper balance in life. It is possible to keep God first in all we do while having balance in every area of our lives. We must have a healthy balance in our relationships, emotions, finances, exercises/diets, hobbies, ministry, etc. Even when speaking about the Word of God there is balance. When we speak about faith we must remember the Bible says faith without works is dead. Meaning if we trust God about anything in our lives our actions will be in harmony with what God has told us. Having balance brings peace. 

There are many doors God has already opened for us but we have to approach any and everything with His leading to keep a healthy balance in our lives.  If you desire balance in your life, ask God for it or to show you how to have the balance you need. Balance sustains us. It's helps us be consistent, in harmony, and level/in Position to move forward in everything.

No rushing or getting out of alignment but keep balance in your life. Be whole.

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Much love and favor to you.

-Eri 

James 2:14-26

LOVE

Real Love. God is getting ready to pour out His love on us like never before, in a new way. The way we've known Him before, we're about to know Him on a more intimate level. The presence of God changes things and because of His love we will begin to experience the presence of God in a greater way. His signs and wonders will be the norm. We will be able to recognize Him more due to the time spent with Him alone. Manifestations of God's power is being released in a way where He will no longer be denied. There is a God, the one and only true living God and all will see His glory. No one has to be left behind, God wants to show us who He's always been. End of religiosity and "only what you heard" because more will experience Him personally, more supernatural encounters with Him, is now. Tune in, elevation time. 

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-Erica 

Celebrate

It's your time for Jubilee. Freedom from past hurts, pains, failures, and disappointments. You were shown who is for you so you can now soar. Remember, those who are for you, make an effort. Many will look and try to figure out how you got where you are. No one seen the dark and challenging nights, no one knew your struggles but you and God. Because you kept silent and didn't scream in the streets when things seemed chaotic, it's your time to celebrate. 

Let go of embarrassment and shame, your double portion of love and blessings are at your feet. Celebrate.

#Word

-Erica

Grow

Find the good in every situation. Learn every situation gives the opportunity to grow. If we're breathing we should never stop growing or progressing in life. Each day brings something new to learn or appreciate. 

Use your God given authority. If something is presented before you that you don't agree with you have the authority to make a wise decision. Don't allow negatively to make you a puppet. You have the power to stand your ground, the ground God's given you. Don't let anyone or thing trick you out of what God has already given you.

Keep the right mindset. Your mind is the gold-mine. You can choose what comes in and goes out. The right mindset can keep you successful. A lot of things in life are mind over matter. It's what you think. Do what you can, with the help of God, to stay positive and productive.

Have peace and love. Know every step you plan may not turn out exactly how it was planned but know if God gave you the blueprint, you will get the end result promised. Regardless of what your journey  has on it, learn to keep your peace and love. Love keeps you free. Forgive your past and love. 

We must keep growing in life. Remember, Your growth is never in vain. Let's keep God first.

-Blessings 

Erica