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I work with a group that participates in a leadership group with the community.  On Friday, we toured one of our local cities, and I had the privilege of getting to know one lady a little bit more.

We all self doubt.  You all know that I do on a daily basis.  We had a couple of conversations on Friday that confirmed that even in the leadership group, she self doubted.  She felt as though she couldn’t, or shouldn’t lead.  She has even gone to her supervisors and asked what she needed to do to improve her leadership skills and they told her to self evaluate.

She is so encouraging, works 3 (three!) jobs, and has a family of 6 (yes, six!!).  She is constantly posting on Facebook encouraging, and motivating things, yet she feels like she shouldn’t be part of the program.

So, again, I felt as though I needed to talk about self affirmations.  What we say out loud to ourselves is huge! HUGE!  We believe what we say to others…if it is always negative, it will be negative.  Watch what you say to others.  Be sure to be encouraging, especially to yourself.

Blessings!

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Carmen’s Thoughts – Comfort Zone

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I know that if I step out of my comfort zone, as safe and secure as it may be, I’ll grow as a person and learn more things. One of my professors is not only having me add people in my potential career field that I don’t know on LinkedIn, but also message them. And ask them to get coffee and chit-chat. Basically, “network”. I LOVE talking to people, but not when there’s pressure. This person may get me a job? What am I going to talk about?? What if I talk too much about myself or make too much eye contact and they think I’m weird??

This exercise is going to help, I know it is. I need to get over my somewhat irrational fear of thinking that I’m bothering someone when I don’t even really want to ask about potential jobs (note: it would be cool and I am accepting offers post-grad), but honestly I just want the information about what they do and how they got there. But they have no clue who I am or why I would care, so I’m going to have to make the first move.

Wish me luck, and feel free to give me some networking tips, or times you stepped out of your comfort zone for the better!

(Note from Mom: she can so do this!)

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“You are deeply loved this day.  This is the day the Lord has made.” – Beth Moore

Because your loving kindness is better than life, my lips will praise you.  -Psalm 63:3

Blessings.

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This is a sign in Carmen’s room at LSU.

Blessings today and always.

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“People yearn to be heard.  Sometimes they shout because they feel like no one listens when they don’t.” – Beth Moore

Do you listen when people talk?  Truly listen?  I know I struggle to wait for my “input” or my part of the conversation.  I try.  I need to listen more.

Blessings.

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I receive Devotionals Daily through my email from Faith Gateway.  You can find out more by clicking on the link. (not a paid promotion!)  This is today’s —Change Always Happens

James 1-17

Blessings.

 

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What would you do?  Remember that years ago…What Would Jesus Do?  What would He do about gun control? Immigration? The Wall?  Homeless?  Healthcare?  I have not been political on this blog…but…I can tell you that Jesus would be that socialist.  He would take from the rich and give to the poor.  Guns…I don’t know.

Voices are being heard this past week from those who are very young.  I wasn’t that vocal when I was young.  I am more vocal now, but I feel that I could do more, much more.  I love that there are voices being heard.  Not sure how I feel about what they are saying, but they should have a voice and we should be listening.

What I do know for certain is that God loves you.  God cares for you.  God will not forsake you (Hebrews 13:5).  But people will fail you everyday.   I fail everyday.  Thinking of tomorrow and what my voice might say.  How can I make a difference?  Who counts on me?  Do I show God’s love and care?  Do you?

Thoughts?

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I have mentioned before that I have these daily flip calendars.

The oldest one I have is my Apples of Gold (bottom, far right).

“If you have learned to walk a little more sure-footed than I, Be patient with my stumbling, and know that only as I do my best and try, May I attain the goal for which we both are striving.”

Beth Moore Twitter Talk is the one on the bottom left:

“We are terrified of boredom.  We often resist obedience to God because we fear He’ll bore us to tears.  We have not idea the life that awaits.”

And finally, Jesus is Calling by Sarah Young:

“Bring me your weakness, and receive My peace.  Accept yourself and your circumstances just as they are, remembering that I am sovereign over everything.  Do not wear yourself out with analyzing and planning.  Instead let thankfulness and trust be your guides through this day; they will keep you close to Me.  As you live in the radiance of My Presence, My Peace shines upon you.  You will cease to notice how weak or strong you feel, because you will be focusing on Me.  The best way to get through this day is step by step with Me.  Continue this intimate journey, trusting that the path you are following is headed for heaven.”  Psalm 29:11; Numbers 6:24-26; Psalm 13:5

I could read each one of these today and know that on their own, they are significant to me.  But reading them in this order, and pondering each for a moment, makes my heart and mind think they belong together.

My anxiety was over the top yesterday due to a credit card decline, and a near accident on the way to a birthday celebration for my sister-in-law.  David’s touch can calm me, but I couldn’t let go of things.  My stumbles.  My walk.  Needing to be quiet in the moment and rely on a God that has gotten me through so very much.  I eventually calmed down, but have thoughts spinning constantly.

Everyday we have the opportunity to seek Him.  Everyday I need to bring Him my weakness, and rest in Him.  His plan is the plan that I am following.  Being quiet in the moment this morning, and having Him guide my path today.  Reminding myself of this at each moment of anxiousness will be the challenge.  I am feeling up to that challenge today!

Blessings today and always.

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Waiting…

Waiting

It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD. — Lamentations 3:26

I subscribed to Daily Devotionals from Faithgateway.  Today is a good day to wait quietly, so when the devotional came through to my inbox, I thought instantly about blogging it.  I don’t always like to wait on things.  I think most people want things instantaneously.  Wifi needs to be instant.  Our computers super fast.  Anticipation has gone away to the thought that we must have things our way and now.  Long ago, I loved getting letters in the mail from friends far away.  I would read the letter, and sit down to write the return letter as fast as I could because I knew it would take a week to get there.  Waiting. Reflection. Quiet.  I need to slow down and enjoy the quiet.

Click on the link above for the reflection, and thoughts from Louie Giglio.

Blessings.