A Year of Manifested Greatness!

365 days + 1….2012 has come to an end. The year definitely made its mark in the history books; from unprecedented tragedy to just as extraordinary triumphs, we all were on a roller coaster ride filled with ups and downs. Moments that stretched our faith and challenged what we could fathom possible for ourselves; moments that caused us to shed the cocoon of fear that kept us as sleeping caterpillars long awaiting the manifested dreams of our transformed selves; moments of hope that allowed us to connect with other beautiful souls that will continue to be the wind of love beneath our wings of courage as we take on new life. Yes….2012 was quite a year.

This is the time where we are all reflecting on the things that we have overcome and the memories that we have stored all while planning for the New Year…what we hope to get rid of, do more of, create, build, gain, restore. It all begins today.

As I sit here in my new home, which I just moved into yesterday, I bear a tremendous amount of gratitude for all that was in the last year. The lessons learned have been absolutely priceless. 366 days ago I began a journey to make a declaration everyday that reflected that which I wanted to see manifested in my daily life. I went into the year with the determination to embrace the purpose of my life and accept the promises of God that I so eloquently spoke of and encouraged others to pursue. Daily I declared “I AM WORTHY. I AM equipped. GOD’S plan IS at work in my life. And I AM occupying my purpose.”

I had to realize that I struggled with feeling that I could not accomplish my dreams and goals because somehow I wasn’t worthy of them. Or that I couldn’t have certain opportunities because I somehow didn’t have what it takes. I prayed to God, yet I wasn’t so sure that what I was going through was HIS plan for me, and that somehow I had interrupted that plan and my purpose was now obsolete.

*wipes brow* WHEW! Thank GOD He is in control and not me. If we were in control we would be passing out the death sentence for stepping on an ant wouldn’t we!?!?!?

Throughout the year I experienced the very essence of the words that I declared every day. There were moments that left me completely in awe of God’s grace and love, but I will admit that there were some moments where I found myself wondering why such crazy, inconvenient, unfortunate things had to happen.

I learned so much about myself and have definitely learned to appreciate ME more during this time. I am so grateful that I can accept the greatness inside of me as a right and not as an added bonus for good behavior. Even more so, I am grateful for understanding that living out loud is ok. Being the great, talented, fabulous person I was created to be gives way for others to do the same because I am an example of the possibilities in not being afraid to live.

It has taken me all of my life to really understand the meaning of SELF-CONFIDENCE. Sure we all know the definition of the term, but do we truly know how to LIVE in it? To TRULY be conscious of our own power and ability is the greatest gift we can ever give to ourselves, our loved ones….the world. We owe no one anything for the realization of self. It is our simple consciousness of our power; our love; our light in this great spectrum of life that allows us to dwell in and embrace the significance of our creation.

I AM worthy of every experience…every opportunity…every blessing…every miracle because it is God’s plan for me to live a life filled with examples of His love and grace. I AM equipped for the possibilities and challenges in life because I embrace the opportunity for growth in them all. God’s plan IS at work in my life because He is in control and even my biggest mistake couldn’t change His mind about the plan He created for me. And, yes, I AM occupying my purpose as I LIVE and share my love…my light…my life.

Declaration 365, try it for yourself and see what manifests for you this year.

Happy New Year!

  

What Are You Saying?

 “Watch your words; they become actions.” ~ Unknown

One of the biggest downfalls people have is not realizing how much power we possess to command our destiny.  We have reduced to mere cliché the foundational proverb that ‘Death and Life are in the power of the tongue…’ (Prov. 18:21 - KJV). And for those of us who are fully aware that our words have power, rarely do we use it.

Two weeks ago I committed to making a daily declaration for the remainder of the year. Every day for 75 days I was to devote one Facebook Status and one Twitter post (also known as a 'tweet' for the Twitter challenged *giggles*) to releasing into the atmosphere a demonstration of the power of words. On that first week, everyday, before I did anything else...I posted and tweeted my declaration.

The first week was absolutely awesome. Despite personal challenges I maintained a calming peace. I was victorious in most things, and for the things that didn’t quite turn out the way that I had hoped I was able to realize they were not a part of “the plan”. 

THEN CAME WEEK TWO!!!!

Much like I had the week prior, I woke up and fell into my routine. The only difference was that I said I was not going to post or tweet all day on that Monday. #EPICFAIL!


Can I just tell you that no matter how many cups of coffee I had, jovial songs I listened to, or friends I reached out to...the day was a mess! I was all over the place. Unfocused. Emotional. I just could not get it together. (Sounds kinda like PMS huh?) I needed “Coach” to pull me aside and give me a pep talk
for real!

Immediately I realized that this experience was a lesson. It wasn't punishment for not making the declaration, it was affirmation that WE HAVE THE POWER TO SET OUR ATMOSPHERE. What you release is what you get back. In my case I released nothing so I got nothing...I was stuck in the Twilight Zone somewhere between hope and despair.

Too often we reject rather than affirm, speaking negatively - what we can’t do, what we don’t have, who we can’t be. We toss around “impossibilities” as though they’re candy at a parade, but rarely do we take a stance to speak affirmatively in Faith and invoke the universe to action. God is responsive not reactive.
 
So with just shy of 60 days remaining in 2010 I challenge you to make a daily declaration that will awaken your destiny from its comatose state.

It's simple... What are you saying?

Day 15

This journey has been one amazing time. It has come with challenges, blessings, wonders, miracles...AND POWER! The infusion of hope that I have gained, just by challenging my spirit to believe in MY GOD GIVEN ability to achieve greatness, has been empowering. I continue to learn that the role that I play in the movie of my life IS THE LEADING ROLE; directed by THE ONLY Director who has received more honors than Steven Spielberg...GOD.

In 15 days the promises of God have been evident and the favor that follows...simply mind blowing. He won't lie, and when it's your time it's your time. (Numbers 23:19-20) Sometimes things seem like they get held up or fall into a coma with no signs of a turn around. It's in these times that the greatest work is being done, and usually a "Macedonia call" is being heralded. (2 Peter 3:9) It is also in these times where the blessings that we least expect, the miracles and wonders...literally the sound of heaven...will manifest. For it is when we have reached the "point of no return" that God can then perform (2 Cor 12:9).

I invite you to read the references that I have outlined, and be encouraged. I hope that you too are infused with a hope that will invoke you to pursue your purpose. I also invite you to join me in the declaration and confessions of faith as it is this that manifests the determination it will take to stay the course. AND "Faith comes by hearing"...speak it so you can hear it so you can see it come to pass.

“The earth shall know my POWER and it must cooperate with who GOD has called me to be.”

Stay tuned for the next edition of Destiny Digest until then....

Be Bold. Be Confident. Be Free.