I Am Still Standing

Hi Friends and Family,

I have been having a very busy time but I am still standing. I have taken some time out of my busy schedule to enjoy and appreciate God's creations. We have had a few beautiful days in which the sun was shining brightly, the sky was blue with patches of fluffy white clouds, and the trees were so green and pretty.

I do need some time off just to relax and I believe that God will make away so that I can get some days off. I tried to get some time off from work but I was denied the time off; however, I believe in miracles and I know that God will work this out for me somehow.

I must go now but I just want you to know that I am thinking of you. May all your days be filled with joy, peace, and contentment.


                                   I Am Still Standing By: Bishop Paul Morton

Be Blessed,

Joy

A Special Prayer for My Immediate Church Family

Father God, in the name of Jesus, I am very thankful to you for my church family. I thank you for the many mercies you have bestowed upon them. I thank you for keeping them safe and loving them unconditionally. Please continue to meet their daily needs and help them to tell others about You. Father there are members in the church who have special requests and I am asking you to please grant them those requests according to Your will for their lives. Kindly heal those that are sick, provide jobs for those that are jobless, provide compatible partners for those that are single and seeking a husband or a wife. Please remember all the young people that are going off to college this fall and also those that are already in college. Please keep them safe while they are away from home and let them accomplish all that you have planned for them. Please remember the pastor and his family. Continue to bless them in all that they do. Father, I thank you that you invite us to call upon You and You promise to answer us. Thank You so much for answering this prayer in Jesus Name. Amen.

                                        Through It All: By Andrae Crouch             

Dear God, please grant a special blessing to everyone that may read this prayer. May their lives be forever changed and may they always walk in prosperity. Amen.

Be Blessed,

Joy

Focused and Goal Oriented: Definitely not Swayed

                           My daughter acting as Hero in "Much to do About Nothing"


I have watched my daughter set goals for herself, and even when the goals seemed like they would not be realized she would continue to work at those goals until they are accomplished. My husband and I admire our daughter's strength and perseverance.  Once my daughter believes that she has set a goal that is right for her she is not likely to be swayed from that goal by any challenges or temptations.

 My daughter loves acting, and during her freshman and sophomore years she was only getting small parts in school plays. Nevertheless, she believed that she would get a leading role before she graduated. Therefore, she continued to audition and even if she got a small part she would act to the best of her abilities. Once she was a spoon in Beauty and the Beast and she said, "Mom, I will be the best spoon." In that play I must say she shined in that small part because she gave it her all. She eventually got bigger and bigger roles in her junior and senior years and got leading parts in the high school plays. With perseverance and a never give up attitude she had her dream realized of acting in leading parts in two high school plays.

My daughter used the same determination that she used in acting in her academic work and college selection. She worked hard throughout high school, carrying a full load of courses throughout the four years of high school. After graduation she had many offers from colleges that she could choose from. From the list of colleges that wanted her she chose the college that she believes would help her meet the goals that she has for herself. The goals that she has set for herself are not easily attained but I have watched her worked hard to keep on track so that she can accomplish her goals. Each semester she takes 16 credits and also work during the semester. Each semester with God's help she has come out with very high GPA. She has completed half of her journey and with God's help she will complete the second half. Her success is also based on prayer, family and friend support systems, church family, and the school system.

We are also very proud of our daughter and we admire her determination to tackle challenging situations. We fully give her our support as she work to accomplish her goals.

Because I believe that we all need strength from a higher power as we tackle our daily tasks and our life's goals, I pray for the strength of our daughter and for all other daughters who are working on their life's goals. May God give you daily strength to accomplish all the plans that you have for your life. Amen.

Be Blessed,

Joy

A Son that Makes His Mama and Papa Proud!!

While raising our son we knew that he would attend college and make the best out of life. Attending college was an expectation for my two children. They both knew that they would go to college from an early age. My son attended the Mico College University, my alma mater, and graduated in 2002. Since then he as attended other universities and have completed his course of studies with very high GPAs. During fall semester my son will tackle an important milestone in his educational career and I wish him all of God's blessing on this new journey. Our son is a self-motivator and a very hard worker. My husband and I are very proud of our son and the choices that he has made in life. Through prayer, good family and friend support system, the church family, the school system, and the people in our communities my son is able to make the best of what life has to offer. My beautiful daughter-in-law is also a blessing in my son's life. Her support for him is tremendous. She supports him to be all that he can be in life. Therefore, I would like to thank all of you who have prayed for my son, those who have given him an encouraging word, and those people who had him over their homes for sleep-overs. Your kindness and generosity towards my son are appreciated. Thanks to all of you our son is doing well in life.

At this time, I pray for all sons that they will be all that God wants them to be in life. I pray for parents that they will send positive messages to their children and let them grow up knowing that they can do all things through Christ who gives them strength.

Be Blessed,

Joy

It's Going to be Alright

Hi Everyone,

I am just stopping by to encourage you, today. I am still very busy with school and my time is very limited; however, I want you to know that I am thinking about you. Whatever you are going through today I want to let you know that it will not last forever. There will come a time when you can look back and rejoice because you are an overcomer. Below you will find one of my favorite songs. Please listen to it and meditate on the words. I am praying for you.


                           

                              Cry Your Last Tear  By: Bishop Paul S. Morton

Be Blessed,

Joy

Finding Her Path

                                                         My beautiful daughter

My lovely daughter finished her sophomore year in college this spring and is looking forward to starting her junior year this fall. This summer she is working as a residential assistant (RA) at her college and she indicated to me that she likes the responsibilities of the job. She also stated that she is learning from the challenges that come with this job. She had informed us when she came home for spring break that she would not be coming home this summer. Her father and I supported her decision to stay at college throughout the summer. However, we did not know that this decision would be so hard on the emotions; nevertheless, we still know that we did the right thing in giving her our support.

We know that our daughter is finding her path in life, and experiences such as her summer job will help to enhance her leadership skills. This experience will also help her as she finds her path in life. So, as hard as it is to not have our daughter home for summer we are very proud of her for choosing to work at her college as a summer RA. We can clearly see that our daughter is growing up and is making good choices in life. Therefore, we are thankful to God and to the many people that He has used to positively influenced her.

Today, I pray for my children and for the children of everyone that reads this blog. I pray that they will find their purpose in life and work in that purpose to serve others. May they be a blessing to others and may they receive all the blessings that belong to them from the foundation of the world. This is my prayer in Jesus' name. Amen.

Be Blessed,

Joy

I Must Carry On

"The heights that great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight,

 but they, while their companions slept, were toiling upwards through the night." (Henry Wadsworth Longfellow)

It is about 1:42 AM in the morning and although I am tired I cannot go to sleep because I have two assignments that are due today. I worked the evening shift yesterday and reached home a few minutes after 12 midnight. I am very tired but I must get my assignments completed because after work tonight will be too late.

I am making the sacrifice now to finish my BSN program, and at the same time I have to find time to smell the roses. Therefore, tomorrow before work I will go to a nearby lake to just sit and meditate.

I wish I could write on this blog more often but right now I must spend time completing my assignments. After spring semester I only received about five days off  before starting summer semester; and as a result, this time is a bit challenging because I have never taken more than one class in the summer before. Anyway, there is always a first time in every new event. Therefore, with God's help I will carry on until I finish my course.

I pray that you will complete your goal/s also and be successful in all that you do!!!

Be Blessed,


Joy