Power of A Push

The Sower's Daily Devotional for November 13, 2009

Read Joshua 1:9 TLB

A man said to his guests, “I admire courage. It made me a billionaire.”
Pointing to a swimming pool, filled with alligators, he said, “I’ll give you anything, if you’ll jump in and swim to the other side.”

Suddenly he heard a splash. He saw a man swimming for his life. He made it to the other side unharmed.

“What do you want?” asked the billionaire.

“Just one thing." said the breathless man. "To know who pushed me into the pool!”

Moses died. He needed a successor. God gave Joshua a push, saying, “Banish fear and doubt! For remember, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”

Joshua became obedient to the Lord. He united a people, and his memory bears no stain.

Prayer: Father, we accept Thy divine leading with courage and confidence. Strengthen and sustain us with Thy counsel and companionship: through Christ. Amen.
-Michael Guido

Its Ok To Quit!

I would like to thank Diamond Diva from The Diva Spot for this great blog post. Enjoy!



Motivational Speaker - Veraunda Jackson


1. Quit arguing with people about the same old foolishness! Respect their position and keep it moving!

2. Quit telling people your secrets when you know they are not going to keep them! And if you keep telling them, then quit getting mad when they tell your secrets!

3. Quit trying to pull people on your journey who don't want to travel with you. Either they believe in you and value you...or they don't!

4. Quit complaining about things you can't and won't change!

5. Quit gossiping about other people! Minding our own business should be a full time job!

6. Quit blaming each other for things that in the big picture aren't going to matter three weeks from now! Talk solutions...and then implement them!

7. Quit eating things you know are not good for you! If you can't quit...eat smaller portions!

8. Quit buying things when we know we can't afford them! If you don't have self control, then quit going to the stores! Quit charging things, especially when you don't NEED them!

9. Quit staying in unhealthy relationships! It is not okay for people to verbally or physically abuse you! So quit lying to yourself! It is not okay to stay in the marriage for the children! Ask them and they will tell you that they really would prefer to see you happy and that the misery you and your spouse/partner are living with is affecting them!

10. Quit letting family members rope you into the drama! -Start telling them you don't want to hear it! Quit spreading the drama! Quit calling other relatives and telling them about your cousin or aunt! Go back to #5 minding your own business should be enough to keep you busy!

11. Quit trying to change people! IT DOESN'T WORK! Quit cussing people out when you know that they are just being the miserable and jealous people that they are!

12. Quit the job you hate! Start pursuing your passion. Find the job that fuels your passion BEFORE you quit!

13. Quit volunteering for things that you aren't getting any personal fulfillment from anymore! Quit volunteering for things and then failing to follow through with your commitment!

14. Quit listening to the naysayers! Quit watching the depressing news if you are going to live in the doom and gloom of it all!

15. Quit making excuses about why you are where you are or why you can't do what you want to do!

16. Quit waiting on others to give you the answers...and start finding the answers for yourself! If what you are doing isn't working for you...then quit it!

17. Quit settling and start making your dreams a reality!- Quit being afraid and START LIVING YOUR LIFE! CREATE THE LIFE YOU WANT! If you want something different than what you have had in the past...you must quit doing what you have done before and DO something different! JUST QUIT IT ...... and START DOING something to create the experience you want!

Motivational Speaker - Veraunda Jackson Tags:

Food For Thought

That which we obtain too easily, we esteem too lightly."
-- Thomas Paine

Naturally Beautiful

Hi Ok readers! Sorry I haven't blogged in a while, Life has been really busy. I just embarked on this new journey of wearing my hair in its natural state, or also known as "going natural". This term describe wearing my hair in it's God given texture without permanently altering it with chemicals such as perms or texturizers. I decided to go natural because my hair was over processed, unhealthy, and damaged. I wanted a new beginning, a fresh start! I decided enough was enough and it was time to purge my head of this mangled mess. I did the Big Chop (BC) on September 5, 2009 and I love it. To take control of my hair and cut the damage away was painful at first but very liberating once complete. The pain was derived from not wanting to let go of my hair, the unknown state of my "natural hair", and the concern about how my hair was going to be perceived. As an African American female I was taught that nappy hair was "bad hair" and straight hair was "good hair". I've learned that "good hair" is healthy hair no matter the texture. Once I built the courage to proceed with cutting I felt a sense of control and I was no longer going to continue bad hair habits and be consumed about what others think. I'd accepted that my Kinky Healthy Hair was Good Happy Hair.

This journey of going natural went beyond my hair and our textured tresses can be symbolic of deeper life issues. In life we develop bad habits that ruin us mentally, physically, and spiritually. We make bad decision that are harmful but continue because we want to be accepted, or its what we're accustomed to doing.

We have allow toxic relationships to ruin our self-esteem and stunt our growth. We don't take care of our bodies, become inactive, and develop unhealthy eating habits that lead to obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Unhealthy spending leads to debt that tear apart families. Immorality draws us away from God and leaves an unfulfilled void in our hearts.

Well just like my damaged, unhealthy hair, its time to cut away bad habits that are harmful and unfruitful. Its time to cut off toxic relationships that prevent you from growing as a person. And stir free from immorality that separates us from God and prevent us from living our full Potential.

Natural beauty comes from the inside out. As we address the innermost depths of our being true beauty will be reflective on the outside. Life isn't always going to be easy, but we must remain diligently focus on healthy productive relationships and habits in order to grow and be successful. Whatever is hindering your growth, Start today, Cut it off, and be free!

Be Bold!

Unless you try to do something beyond what you have already mastered, you will never grow
.--George Bernard Shaw

Monday Motivator-Are you striving for Excellence

Psychology professor Jon Johnston points out the difference between success and excellence:

"Success bases our worth on a comparison with others, excellence measures us against our own potential. Success grants its rewards to the few but is the dream of the multitudes. Excellence is available to all living beings, but is accepted only by the few."

source:Daily Devotion-The Word For You Today.

Passing the Purple Hat to You: In Honor of Women's History Month

IN honor of woman's history month and in memory of Erma Bombeck who lost her fight with cancer. Pass this on to five women that you want watched over. If you don't know five women to pass this on to, one will do just fine.

IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck
(written after she found out she was dying from cancer).

I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I weren't there for the day.

I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage.

I would have talked less and listened more.

I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained, or the sofa faded.

I would have eaten the popcorn in the 'good' living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace.

I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth.

I would have shared more of the responsibility carried by my husband.

I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been teased and sprayed.

I would have sat on the lawn with my grass stains.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life.

I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil, or was guaranteed to last a lifetime.

Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment and realized that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle.

When my kids kissed me impetuously, I would never have said, 'Later. Now go get washed up for dinner.' There would have been more 'I love you's' More 'I'm sorry's.'

But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute…look at it and really see it … live it and never give it back. STOP SWEATING THE SMALL STUFF!!!

Don't worry about who doesn't like you, who has more, or who's doing what
Instead, let's cherish the relationships we have with those who do love us.