Life can try to get the best of us at times. Pressures, problems, disappointments and unforeseen crisis arise. What do your do during those times? Here's the answer: You take time to encourage yourself!! You take time to process through your emotions - not taking more time then needed. You then pick yourself up, dry the tears from your eyes, and wash your tear stained face and you then you begin to encourage yourself. You tap into all you know to be true and TRUTH. You grab hold of the promise that GOD IS PRESENT HELP and refuse to let go!! You humble yourself, clear the clutter of doubt and fear from in front of your heart and you position yourself to HEAR ALL that God is saying and DO ALL that He has revealed for you to do.
I heard a teacher once say "Sometimes we feel overwhelmed and hopeless and when this happens you need to focus on whats most important to you. You need to take a look at what the priorties are and then start taking action to make those things happen. Unsually when you're overwhelmed or feeling hopeless it is because you are trying to do too much at one time and you are not focusing on what's important. Start by focusing on the important stuff and then begin taking one step at a time and things will start to fall into place."
THINGS will fall into place and YOU will not fall because of the weight of it all just sitting on your shoulders unprocessed.
Read the lyrics to the words of the song "Encourage Yourself" by Donald Lawrence and then watch these words acted out by two powerful Mimes I found on You Tube.
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Sometimes you have to encourage yourself.
Sometimes you have to speak victory during the test.
And no matter how you feel,
speak the word and you will be healed;
speak over yourself,
encourage yourself in the Lord.
Sometimes you have to speak the word over yourself,
the pressure is all around,
but God is present help.
The enemy created walls,
but remember giants, they do fall;
speak over yourself,
encourage yourself in the Lord.
Bridge:
As I minister to you, I minister to myself,
life can hurt you so,
'til you feel there's nothing left.
(No matter how you feel),
(speak the word and you will be healed).
Speak over yourself.
*(Declare over yourself =)
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged.
I'm encouraged.
*(decree over yourself =)I'm encouraged,
Speak over yourself,
encourage yourself in the Lord.
by Donald Lawrence
*add by author - Linda Michelle
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNjmYYRemCg&feature=youtu.be
Be In courage and Empowered!!
Blessings and joy,
Linda Michelle
Be IN Courage!
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Monday, May 7, 2012
Keep Moving Forward as the Way of Water
I once head someone say that when water meets with obstacles on its path or a blockage in the way of its journey, it pauses; it increases in volume and strength, filling up in front of the obstacle and eventually spilling past it.
When we run into obstacles along our path of life it is wise to follow the way of water; remaining in position, taking time to build on the wisdom in and around us, not giving up our focus but tapping into our strength. This increases our wisdom and understanding. Stragegies are improved and by standing firm in the churning of our determination we make it past that which was in our way.
Quiting is not an option. Resting and refocusing is a must. Follow the way of water, refreshing yourself along the way.
Be IN courage,
Linda Michelle
(Linda Michelle Trainer)
When we run into obstacles along our path of life it is wise to follow the way of water; remaining in position, taking time to build on the wisdom in and around us, not giving up our focus but tapping into our strength. This increases our wisdom and understanding. Stragegies are improved and by standing firm in the churning of our determination we make it past that which was in our way.
Quiting is not an option. Resting and refocusing is a must. Follow the way of water, refreshing yourself along the way.
Be IN courage,
Linda Michelle
(Linda Michelle Trainer)
Friday, March 30, 2012
Faith and Trust
This is a word of encouragement I received today from a truly anointed sister. I pray it blesses you as much as it has me.
I heard someone say a long time ago, faith is confidence in someone's ability to do something, trust is putting yourself in their hands while they do it! The example I heard was like a man walking on a tight rope from one high rise to another, the man has done it before, so you have faith he can do it again. But trust is to get in a wheelbarrow and let him push you across the tight rope to the other side! Big difference!
In Victory,
Linda Michelle
I want to encourage you today...trust Him! No matter what your situation, no matter what the circumstance, trust Him!
I heard someone say a long time ago, faith is confidence in someone's ability to do something, trust is putting yourself in their hands while they do it! The example I heard was like a man walking on a tight rope from one high rise to another, the man has done it before, so you have faith he can do it again. But trust is to get in a wheelbarrow and let him push you across the tight rope to the other side! Big difference!
So even if you are faced with a tight rope situation...Have faith and trust Him! He can and will do it! God is always true to His word!
(Word of encouragement via Valerie Saxion)Be IN courage!
With blessings and joy,
In Victory,
Linda Michelle
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
The Light is ON - Move forward in Faith
Inspirational word of encouragement to help fuel your faith and annihilate your doubt:
"Look not mournfully into the past. It comes not back again.
Wisely improve the present. It is thine.
Go forth to meet the shadowy future, without fear."
-Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
"You, O Lord, keep my lamp burning; my God turns my darkness into light.
With your help I can advance against a troop;
with my God I can scale a wall."
-Psalm 18:28-29 (NIV)
Be IN Courage!!
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
You ARE Winning.. Keep pressing and moving Forward!!
"Strange and difficult
indeed we may find it,
But the blessings that we
need is behind it."
The school of suffering gradutates exceptional scholars.
(Author Unknown)
( A word of inspiration from Streams In The Desert by L.B.Cowan, 1997)
indeed we may find it,
But the blessings that we
need is behind it."
The school of suffering gradutates exceptional scholars.
(Author Unknown)
( A word of inspiration from Streams In The Desert by L.B.Cowan, 1997)
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Excerpts of Inspiration - Lift Up Your Head - Look UP
"He replied, "You of little faith, why are you so afraid?" Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the waves, and it was completely calm." (Matthew 8:26)
There are many different kind of "winds" blowing in our lives today. They blow in the form of health and financial challenges; time and energy dilemma's; family obligations and desires to honor frienships, on top of the time and energy dilemma. The winds take the shape of answered prayers and breakthroughs; manifestations and long sought after wisdom. These "winds" are welcomed as tropical tradewinds on gloriously sunny days. And yet, without the proper protection from even those wonderful winds, sunburn and chafing can take place. Protection is the key inspiration I focus on today; the protection of the promises of God's love and His Word.
God promises to never leave us, nor forsake us.
God promises to be our Refuge and our strength.
God promises to supply all of our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
God promises to give us peace in the midst of our storms. (Is.43:2; Is. 41:10; Phil 4:6,7)
God promises to give us wisdom for every situation.(James 1:5;Ps.32:8;Pro.3:5-6;2 Tim.1:7; Pro.16:3)
God promises to order our steps as we trust in Him.(Is.50:7; Ps. 32:8;Ps.32:8;Pro.3:5-6)
God promises to renew our strength as it is depleted.(Is.41:10;Is.40:29,31;Ps.27:14)
God promises to perfect those things that concern us.(Ps 138:8;Ps 55:22;1 Thess. 5:24)
God promises to take care of those we love. (Acts 16:31; Ps. 138:3;Ps. 115:,12,13)
God promises to give us rest when we are weary.(Is 30:15a;Matt. 11:28;John 14:16-17; Ps.27:14;Ps. 33:20; Ps. 145:18,19)
God promises to give us joy, beyond our hearts desires.(Ps.37:4; Is.65:24;Matt.21:22;
Jer.33:3)
God promises to give us courage in the face of battle. (Ps. 91:15; 2 Cor.3:17;2 Tim.1:7; Pro. 3:25,26)
God promises to give us comfort when we are in need. (Ro.8:31;Ps.138:3;Ps 23:Is
43:2)
God promises to love us, even when we don't feel loved.(John 16:27;Ro.8:38,39;John3:16;John 15:9,10;John 14:21)
God promises that His promises are true and can be trusted!(Is. 40:8; Malachi 3:6; Matt. 24:35; 1 Kings, 8:56b; Heb. 10:23)
Joyce Meyer encourages us to "..Refuse to live in Fear. A confident woman refuses to live in fear. "I will not live in fear, is the only acceptable attitude we can have towards fear. That does not mean that we will not feel fear, but it does mean that we will not allow it to rule our decisions and actions. Fear is not from God; it is the devil's tool to keep people from enjoying their lives and making progress. The Bible says in Hebrews 10:38 that we are to live by faith and not draw back in fear - and if we draw back in fear, God's soul has no delight in us. That does not mean that God does not live us; it means that He is diappointed because He wants us to experience all of the good things He has in His plan of us. We can recieve from God only by faith." (The Confident Woman Devotional, July 2)
Lift up your bowed down head, for your help is here, even now. Take time to look up each of those promises above for yourself in your own Bible and apply them to your current situaion. Then LOOK UP, away from your circumstances and situaion and see the winds shifting-- your help is at hand. The victory is yours!
Be IN courage!
Linda Michelle Trainer
There are many different kind of "winds" blowing in our lives today. They blow in the form of health and financial challenges; time and energy dilemma's; family obligations and desires to honor frienships, on top of the time and energy dilemma. The winds take the shape of answered prayers and breakthroughs; manifestations and long sought after wisdom. These "winds" are welcomed as tropical tradewinds on gloriously sunny days. And yet, without the proper protection from even those wonderful winds, sunburn and chafing can take place. Protection is the key inspiration I focus on today; the protection of the promises of God's love and His Word.
God promises to never leave us, nor forsake us.
God promises to be our Refuge and our strength.
God promises to supply all of our needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.
God promises to give us peace in the midst of our storms. (Is.43:2; Is. 41:10; Phil 4:6,7)
God promises to give us wisdom for every situation.(James 1:5;Ps.32:8;Pro.3:5-6;2 Tim.1:7; Pro.16:3)
God promises to order our steps as we trust in Him.(Is.50:7; Ps. 32:8;Ps.32:8;Pro.3:5-6)
God promises to renew our strength as it is depleted.(Is.41:10;Is.40:29,31;Ps.27:14)
God promises to perfect those things that concern us.(Ps 138:8;Ps 55:22;1 Thess. 5:24)
God promises to take care of those we love. (Acts 16:31; Ps. 138:3;Ps. 115:,12,13)
God promises to give us rest when we are weary.(Is 30:15a;Matt. 11:28;John 14:16-17; Ps.27:14;Ps. 33:20; Ps. 145:18,19)
God promises to give us joy, beyond our hearts desires.(Ps.37:4; Is.65:24;Matt.21:22;
Jer.33:3)
God promises to give us courage in the face of battle. (Ps. 91:15; 2 Cor.3:17;2 Tim.1:7; Pro. 3:25,26)
God promises to give us comfort when we are in need. (Ro.8:31;Ps.138:3;Ps 23:Is
43:2)
God promises to love us, even when we don't feel loved.(John 16:27;Ro.8:38,39;John3:16;John 15:9,10;John 14:21)
God promises that His promises are true and can be trusted!(Is. 40:8; Malachi 3:6; Matt. 24:35; 1 Kings, 8:56b; Heb. 10:23)
Joyce Meyer encourages us to "..Refuse to live in Fear. A confident woman refuses to live in fear. "I will not live in fear, is the only acceptable attitude we can have towards fear. That does not mean that we will not feel fear, but it does mean that we will not allow it to rule our decisions and actions. Fear is not from God; it is the devil's tool to keep people from enjoying their lives and making progress. The Bible says in Hebrews 10:38 that we are to live by faith and not draw back in fear - and if we draw back in fear, God's soul has no delight in us. That does not mean that God does not live us; it means that He is diappointed because He wants us to experience all of the good things He has in His plan of us. We can recieve from God only by faith." (The Confident Woman Devotional, July 2)
Lift up your bowed down head, for your help is here, even now. Take time to look up each of those promises above for yourself in your own Bible and apply them to your current situaion. Then LOOK UP, away from your circumstances and situaion and see the winds shifting-- your help is at hand. The victory is yours!
Be IN courage!
Linda Michelle Trainer
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Remember Who YOU Are
The thought came to me today that as we remember who we are, the stronger we are able to stand against the lies thrown towards us about who we are not.
During my training when I worked as a bank teller we are taught to recognize actual currency; studying the qualities of authentic, genuine monetary bills. By doing this our eyes were trained to spot the counterfeit instantly.
As you remember who you are you will remain strong and valid, regardless of what circumstances or situations are thrown your way. As a child of God, having accepted Jesus Christ as your life and surrendered to Him as Father over your life, that makes Him King and you His daughter (or son), a princess (or prince)!
He is your All - (1 Samuel 12:22:
He satisfies you with good things - Psalm 107:9;
He gives you a crown of beauty instead of ashes - Isaiah 61:3;
He really knows you - Jeremiah 1:5
He has a wonderful plan and purpose for your life - Jeremiah 29:11;
He loves you with an everlasting love - Jeremiah 31:3;
He will never forsake you - Psalm 27:10;
He makes you glad with the joy of His presence - Psalm 21:6;
He heals you - 2 Kings 20:5;
He is enthralled by your beauty - Psalm 45:11;
He leads you to quiet places and gives you rest - Mark 6:31;
He has set you free - John 8:36;
He turns your hardship to glory - 2 Corinthians 4:17;
He delivers you - Galatians 5:1;
He blesses you with every spiritual blessing - Ephesians 1:3;
He redeems your past - Philippians 3:13;
He gives you hope - 2 Thessalonians 2:16;
He gives you everything you need - 2 Peter 1:3;
He fearfully and wonderfully made you that unique You that you are - Psalm 139:14
He chose you and made you royalty - 1 Peter 2:9
Remind yourself of who you are with this declaration based on Psalm 139:14:
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
Declaration of your faith:
"I,(state your full name), am fearfully and wonderfully made, and God is very proud to call me His child. My thoughts of myself are pure and positive. I know that I am a very special and unique individual with a grand purpose and destiny in my life."
Now, review and take to heart the follow pieces of "evidence" of that statement by studying the following scriptures:
Genesis 1:26, 27; Job 1:8; Ephesians 1:4; Hebrews 2:10,11; Romans 8:28 and Psalm 8:3-6)
Remember this as well:
"Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished".
Declaration of your faith:
"I am blessed (happy, joyful, and to be envied) because I believe that I am who God says I am, and I can do what He says I can do."
(Isaiah 55:11; Psalms 119:38; John 14:12)
You are an authentic, genuine, one of a kind masterpiece. No one on the planet has your same finger print, DNA or purpose in the same way as it has been intended for you! ACTIVATE AND EXECUTE NOW all you were created to do. You can do ALL things through your KING and Savior who strengthens you. (Philippians 4:13)
GO to your destiny, with your head held high and your shoulders back, walking in your royalty, now and forever more!!
Be IN courage!
Valued and Victorious,
Linda Michelle
During my training when I worked as a bank teller we are taught to recognize actual currency; studying the qualities of authentic, genuine monetary bills. By doing this our eyes were trained to spot the counterfeit instantly.
As you remember who you are you will remain strong and valid, regardless of what circumstances or situations are thrown your way. As a child of God, having accepted Jesus Christ as your life and surrendered to Him as Father over your life, that makes Him King and you His daughter (or son), a princess (or prince)!
He is your All - (1 Samuel 12:22:
He satisfies you with good things - Psalm 107:9;
He gives you a crown of beauty instead of ashes - Isaiah 61:3;
He really knows you - Jeremiah 1:5
He has a wonderful plan and purpose for your life - Jeremiah 29:11;
He loves you with an everlasting love - Jeremiah 31:3;
He will never forsake you - Psalm 27:10;
He makes you glad with the joy of His presence - Psalm 21:6;
He heals you - 2 Kings 20:5;
He is enthralled by your beauty - Psalm 45:11;
He leads you to quiet places and gives you rest - Mark 6:31;
He has set you free - John 8:36;
He turns your hardship to glory - 2 Corinthians 4:17;
He delivers you - Galatians 5:1;
He blesses you with every spiritual blessing - Ephesians 1:3;
He redeems your past - Philippians 3:13;
He gives you hope - 2 Thessalonians 2:16;
He gives you everything you need - 2 Peter 1:3;
He fearfully and wonderfully made you that unique You that you are - Psalm 139:14
He chose you and made you royalty - 1 Peter 2:9
Remind yourself of who you are with this declaration based on Psalm 139:14:
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well."
Declaration of your faith:
"I,(state your full name), am fearfully and wonderfully made, and God is very proud to call me His child. My thoughts of myself are pure and positive. I know that I am a very special and unique individual with a grand purpose and destiny in my life."
Now, review and take to heart the follow pieces of "evidence" of that statement by studying the following scriptures:
Genesis 1:26, 27; Job 1:8; Ephesians 1:4; Hebrews 2:10,11; Romans 8:28 and Psalm 8:3-6)
Remember this as well:
"Blessed is she who has believed that what the Lord has said to her will be accomplished".
Declaration of your faith:
"I am blessed (happy, joyful, and to be envied) because I believe that I am who God says I am, and I can do what He says I can do."
(Isaiah 55:11; Psalms 119:38; John 14:12)
You are an authentic, genuine, one of a kind masterpiece. No one on the planet has your same finger print, DNA or purpose in the same way as it has been intended for you! ACTIVATE AND EXECUTE NOW all you were created to do. You can do ALL things through your KING and Savior who strengthens you. (Philippians 4:13)
GO to your destiny, with your head held high and your shoulders back, walking in your royalty, now and forever more!!
Be IN courage!
Valued and Victorious,
Linda Michelle
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