Blessings to each of you on this Thriving Thursday….. Make that list of things you need to do and check it twice to make sure you don’t leave nothing out… Much love to you all and know that I have enclosed day 25 of Pecking Orders directly from our Bishop T.D. Jakes.
One difference between Successful people and unsuccessful people is EXPOSURE! Successful people read and study new things, go new places… always preparing for the next move by accumulating new knowledge and experiences. These very experiences uniquely equip them to handle the vagueness of the future while they move toward their goals. Make a list of the different things you’ve always wanted to do, but haven’t yet availed yourself of the opportunity. You’ll often find it’s your lack of COURAGE that’s prevented you from doing them. Take action on the easiest one and accomplish it. As you’re EXPOSED to more, you will desire more!
Greetings to you all in the mighty name of Jesus… Happy Monday to everyone… Let’s keep moving right along in “LOVE” and P.E.C.K. our way to where God wants us to be. I have enclosed day number 22 of our Peckings orders directly from our Bishop T.D. Jakes.. Please read and put the order into action…
Much Love to you all, knowing that my God is “LOVE!”
The favor that God has placed on your life will cause you to be liked by people you can’t even imagine. They will be intelligent, influential and have wisdom to share with you on your journey. This requires that you EXPOSE yourself to more than just your familiar surroundings. These new “things” and new people God is sending your way may operate on a higher level than what you are accustomed to. Get comfortable trying new things and going new places. You’ll be glad you did! Keep pecking…
Happy Sunday to each of you.. Just wanted to let you know that we are going to make it!!! We are on the right path and I just wanted to encourage you to stay focused because we are more than conquerors in Christ Jesus…I don’t care what it looks like, you are going to make it!!! Just trust God, because things are going to get better… I believe!!! As our Bishop tells us everyday… Keep PECKING!!! P.E.C.K.
As you continue to go forth with your Pecking Orders, I encourage you to broaden your interests, people and hobbies…. they broaden your perspective and outlook. Don’t just build spiritually, but build on the foundation of your spiritual life. It could be as simple as reading different magazines or newspapers, or going to places that are different from where you normally go. Get outside of your political belief system, gender or race. Broader views are a great repellant to ignorance. A complete world-view leads to a richer, fuller life.
Philippians 3:13-14 (NIV) “Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
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Happy Thursday to our WIFI Subscribers, Visitors, Family and Friend’s… Yes, we are forgetting those things that are behind us and we pressing into our future… We are pecking away!!!!
I have enclosed day number 18 of Pecking order directly from Bishop T.D. Jakes
As God POSITIONS you for the future, you will begin noticing the importance of breaking old cycles. Breaking the cycle of repeated mistakes requires making a decision to move on with your life, but it won’t happen overnight and neither will it be easy. Find a way to move out of the past, move ahead, free from all encumbrances that threaten to leave you attached to your yesterday. Do not let the dead weight of old cycles impede your progress! PECK….
BEFORE you can see the beauty of the surroundings in which God has POSITIONED you, you must remove the clutter! God is a God of order! “God is not the author of confusion, but of peace” (1 Cor. 14:33). Though confusion does not stop God from working, it does stop YOU! The removal of unneeded items can reveal the beauty, functionality and lovely features of God’s creation, your possessions, and even your spirit. It’s time to clean house…physically, spiritually and mentally!
WTAL 2012 Recap
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1 Cor. 14:33 ““For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.”
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Luke 2:52 (KJV) “And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”
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Clutter: “A confused or disordered state or collection; a jumble: sorted through the clutter in the attic.
A lot of times we keep gadgets, tools, toys, art supplies, et cetera around because they seem useful. However, it’s important to consider how often you actually use each item when deciding whether it’s worth keeping or should be given away. If you haven’t touched it in three to six months (or more), despite your best intentions, it is a good candidate for decluttering.
2. If not, is it something I love?
Of course, there are obviously exceptions to this rule (including seasonal items that you usually regularly in season). One exception I would always encourage you to make is for items you love. Keeping a painting from your grandmother that you love even if it doesn’t have a place in your current home is much different than keeping a snowcone maker that you have been meaning to use for two summers but never seem to have the motivation to actually pull out.
3. Am I keeping this out of obligation or expectation?
Chances are there is at least one thing in your home that you’re keeping not because it’s useful or you love it but because it was a gift from someone and you feel obligated to keep it. While I completely understand the desire not to hurt someone’s feelings, I think it is also important to remember that this is your home and if it is affecting your life, it’s okay to declutter gifts as well as the things that you’ve bought for yourself.
4. Am I holding onto this because I think I should love it?
Maybe you have a piece of artwork or a trendy outfit you picked up because they were popular and you felt like you should love them, even though you really don’t. Maybe your craft area is stocked with supplies for a hobby that no longer interests you. In all of these cases, it’s important to consider how you really feel and make your decisions based on those feelings rather than the ones you think you should have!
5. Am I saving this just in case?
One of the most common causes of clutter is a fear of needing something that you’ve given or thrown away. The reality is that if you commit to simplifying and decluttering, chances are that this will happen at some point. But for those of us who take the plunge to get rid of the unnecessary, the benefit of a clutter-free home is almost always worth the tiny bit of regret in these situations.
6. Do I have multiples of the same thing?
How many spoons or spatulas do you really need in your kitchen? Obviously your answer will depend on the type of cook you are, but ask yourself this question whenever you have multiples of any item. There’s a difference between being prepared and more efficient and just creating clutter!
7. Could something else I own do the same job?
I think this is a fun question! As you’re decluttering, look at any specialized tools or items you have and ask yourself if you could do the same job with another item, thereby cutting down on the number of different things you keep. To use another kitchen example, I decided to simplify our entertaining by giving away a bunch of our serving bowls once I bought a set of beautiful stainless steel mixing bowls from Ikea. I use these every day for cooking, but they also make great bowls for chips, dip, ice, et cetera.
8. Am I holding onto a broken item to fix one day?
This is another classic cause of clutter. Perhaps you have a piece of broken furniture or a broken electronic that you’re just sure you will have the time and desire to fix at some point. But ask yourself how long it’s been sitting in storage waiting for that day to come and whether you’re really ever going to get to it as you make the tough decisions about what to keep and what to get rid of.
9. Is this item worth the time I spend cleaning/storing it?
It’s important to remember that both your time and the space in your home have value. Think about how much time you spend cleaning knickknacks that you don’t really love. Or how about the time you spend sorting through the things in storage time and again to either find something you do need or want or to try to declutter once more. Would your life have less stress and busyness without those items?
10. Could I use this space for something else?
Think of the possibilities of what you could do with a closet or storage area in your home if you weren’t holding onto everything that currently fills it. What about a shelf full of knickknacks or books that don’t really interest anyone in your home? Your space has value too, and it’s important to look at the cost of everything you keep in terms of the space it occupies as well.
Which of these questions is the most challenging for you? Are there items in your home that you need to give yourself permission to give or throw away?
Happy Monday to you all.. I often listen to a lot Marvin Sapp’s motivational music, and one of my favorite songs he recorded entitled “My Testimony“… I’m so glad I made it!” Yes indeed, I’m so glad that we all made it to see this beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we shall rejoice and be glad in it..
We are truly thankful today for Jesus, and all of his wonderful creations. We are truly thankful for the people he has sent to impart knowledge into our lives. I must stop right here and right now and say Thank you to our Bishop T.D. Jakes… These past few weeks have been so phenomenal and life changing for hundreds of thousands (+) that got the chance to either attend (#WTAL) Women Thou Art Loosed Conference live, via the Internet with all access , or the opportunity to view some of our notes we were posting on the different social networking sites… Our souls were truly blessed, and the good part is, that it did not stop there… He decided to give us 52 more days of Pecking Orders which I have labeled as “goodness” that I truly believe will follow you for the rest of your life.. We must say that this WTAL experience was way more than an ordinary ride…It was a life changing experience that allowing you to develop a deeper relationship with God, and in turn we are developing our character, enhancing our wisdom and extending our internal knowledge. I pause to show my gratitude of thanks and want him to know how much we appreciate him to take the time to give us a plan and information to make our lives and future better.. Just when the devil had you thinking on the side of your mind that no one cares, here comes along the Man-of-God to prove some of us wrong.. There are people that do care, and just want to see you do good… Stick with those type of people that uplift your spirit.. We are aware that “LOVE comes in all forms, and sometimes every aspect of love has to used to get through to some of us.. Sometimes we need that tough love, and other times we just need a refresher to remind us how great we all can be, especially when we put our trust in the all mighty God, Jesus!!!!
In this new season, God will EXPOSE you to brand new things and people. However, do not get caught up in looking at the outside of a person, relationship or situation! These things do not always reflect what is on the inside. Jesus said about the Pharisees that “outside” they were clean, but “inside” they were full of dead men’s bones (Matthew 23:27). Ask God for His wisdom and KNOWLEDGE as you navigate new territory and people!
This is an awesome ministry to sow into.. Bishop tell us all the time,to “bless those that are feeding you good spiritual food”.. It’s just another way to say thank you, I love what you do and I appreciate you… Yes we do!!!! I pray that God continues to bless us to get in a position so we can be a blessing to someone else… Never hold on to what you can share and make multiply… My Dad, which was my Pastor for many years taught us that you cannot afford not to give.. You must always give and plant seeds to grow a harvest.. I truly believe that it costs more in the long run when you don’t give unto God.. When we cheat God, we are only cheating ourselves.. Try him at his word and help do your part that this precious Gospel continues to get shared throughout the universe.. ~ Minister Ev
Esther 2:15 “Now when the turn of Esther, the daughter of Abihail the uncle of Mordecai, who had taken her for his daughter, was come to go in unto the king, she required nothing but what Hegai the king’s chamberlain, the keeper of the women, appointed. And Esther obtained favour in the sight of all them that looked upon her.”
Good morning WIFI Subscribers, family and friends… Day number 10 is looking real good… I don’t know about you but I’m excited about the future and you should be too.. Keep preparing, stay in position, and keep pecking!!!!! ~ Minister Evelyn Diane Thomas
During singlehood, before you make a rash and irrational decision, see your loneliness as a gift and solitude as your time of preparation for a good relationship. It’s all about POSITIONING! During her time of preparation, Esther did everything she was taught to do in order to win the eye, admiration and affection of a man she had NEVER met! God positioned her right where she needed to be to win Xerxes’ heart and save her people! Singlehood is not a death sentence. It’s a time of preparation and POSITIONING!
Preparation: 1 Peter 3:15 ESV “But in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect”
Positioning: Esther 2:16 (NIV) “She was taken to King Xerxes in the royal residence in the tenth month, the month of Tebeth, in the seventh year of his reign.”
1 Corinthians 7:32-35 (ESV) “I want you to be free from anxieties. The unmarried man is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to please the Lord. But the married man is anxious about worldly things, how to please his wife, and his interests are divided. And the unmarried or betrothed woman is anxious about the things of the Lord, how to be holy in body and spirit. But the married woman is anxious about worldly things, how to please her husband. I say this for your own benefit, not to lay any restraint upon you, but to promote good order and to secure your undivided devotion to the Lord.:
1 Corinthians 7:2 (ESV) “But because of the temptation to sexual immorality, each man should have his own wife and each woman her own husband.
“The greatest enemy of the church is not demonic forces, it’s not Principalities and powers… The greatest enemy of the church is IGNORANCE… We don’t know who we are… We don’t know where we come from… We don’t’ know how powerful we are.. We have never been and will never be a religious institution… We are a political movement.. We have come to tear up the Kingdom of darkness, to establish the Kingdom of li
ght.. The Kingdom of heaven suffereth violence and the violent taketh by force…”
“I’m not asking you for permission to do anything.. Does it look like I’m forming my lips to ask you permission to succeed.. Does it look like I’m forming my lips to ask you permission to be anything…
Turn to your neighbor and say: “You’re dismissed..” This is the last day I’m turning to you to affirm me, and to confirm me, because if you don’t know who you are, you will never be able to know who I am.. NEVER!!!!!”
Dr. Cindy Trimm Sermons #WTAL 2012
Here’s a great recap of the amazing message from Dr. Cindy Trimm at WTAL 2012. For more information on woman thou art loosed visit http://www.wtal.org/
Isaiah 57:14-(NIV) “And it will be said: “Build up, build up, prepare the road!
Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people.”
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Greetings to all of our WIFI Subscribers, family and friend’s.. We are simply thankful for this journey we are on right now.. I wouldn’t trade it for nothing knowing that there is something at the end of the rainbow waiting… To God be the glory. Let’s continue to follow through with every pecking order the Bishop releases into our lives…We are grateful for him taking his time everyday to care about us… The only way I know that we can overcome obstacles are to work our Faith and press into the plan with perseverance..
Thank you Bishop T.D. Jakes.. I have enclosed day number 6..
In making important decisions, you must realize that
bad choices can cause you to face a setback!You can’t afford this,
so make every move count because they affect your POSITION.This requires several things…
• Research—gathering information and collecting data
• Roadwork—removing obstacles and clearing the path
• Rewards—listing choices and imagining their consequences or benefits
• Revelation—narrowing my options and making my selection
• Rear View—looking back and adjusting as necessary to stay on course.
Following these guidelines helps me move confidently into the future with no regrets. What’s your next move? Keep pecking…
“Build up, build up, prepare the road!
Remove the obstacles out of the way of my people.” 15 For this is what the high and exalted One says—
he who lives forever, whose name is holy:
“I live in a high and holy place,
but also with the one who is contrite and lowly in spirit,
to revive the spirit of the lowly
and to revive the heart of the contrite. 16 I will not accuse them forever,
nor will I always be angry,
for then they would faint away because of me—
the very people I have created. 17 I was enraged by their sinful greed;
I punished them, and hid my face in anger,
yet they kept on in their willful ways. 18 I have seen their ways, but I will heal them;
I will guide them and restore comfort to Israel’s mourners, 19 creating praise on their lips.
Peace, peace, to those far and near,”
says the Lord. “And I will heal them.” 20 But the wicked are like the tossing sea, which cannot rest, whose waves cast up mire and mud. 21 “There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.”
