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God is in the Details

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I don’t know about y’all but I often hear more about waiting on God, than the details while waiting. I think we forget or ignore the small details that gets us to our desires or dreams. The details, if you catch them when they are happening, can be the fuel you need to get you through the waiting. We are human and our flesh is weak, so sometimes waiting can be frustrating. But when God gives you, what I call “breadcrumbs”, it can be the fuel you need to keep going. Breadcrumbs are the things that remind you God heard your prayers, you’re heading in the right direction, or here’s a little something to reward you for your patience.

It’s been a while since I’ve recorded a podcast episode but I felt compelled to tell the stories I spoke of in this episode (Dear Details). Use them as a reminder or as encouragement to pay attention to the details. God provides. He provides provision, protection, and peace in our waiting season. All you have to do is recognize it and give thanks of gratitude.

In 2016, I received a notification that there was a discrimination lawsuit with a company I was in relationship with. This prompted me to do a deep dive into my finances and I learned so much and made so many changes. The blessing out of that was I learned finances, credit, money, APR’s, credit cards, etc. and I started sharing it with anyone with eyes and ears. *God provides!

Back in 2018, I wanted to make a huge purchase. It was something I wanted just because I was tired of the version of the thing I had. Upon doing my research, it was determined that I in fact was not ready to make that purchase. But the blessing that came from that situation, was that I went hard in the paint and paid my car off 2-1/2 years early and wrote a book I never published. *God’s protection & provision!

One of the most profound moments I remember, was in 2011. I tell this story often because of the blessing it was to me. I was on vacation and I thought of work, and there was a pain in my chest. I purposely thought of work again while on the beach and the pain in my chest returned. I knew that was my sign to leave that job as soon as I returned home. It was the best decision I’d ever made. My life was by no means perfect after that decision but the peace I received was priceless. *God’s blessing of peace!

I know some details won’t always be so obvious but when you know God, you know how He works and you know that He is always working. Thank Him at every turn. Give Him the glory always. Things are working in your favor, whether good or bad, to get you to the things you prayed for and the things you desire.

Things mentioned in the podcast episode:

Sarah Jakes Roberts YouTube video: Prepared in Secret

Birthday wishlist

Sincerely,

Angie

Thankful for Healing

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“There’s only so much healing that can be done in isolation. You have to be triggered by the real world to see if the healing works.” -Crissle

I told y’all a few posts ago that I am finding out a lot about myself in this season of my life. I was always sure of who I was/am. Not in the sense that I can’t learn more about me but I thought that at the core of me, I knew me. Well little did I know, it would be “AI” to show me, that I, indeed have work to do. Deep rooted childhood work.

There’s a trend on TikTok of mostly women, using Gemini(AI) to merge pictures of current them, hugging their younger self. I love me so much that I thought it would be great to see a picture of little me and big me in one picture. Baby, little did I know, little me needed that hug I saw in the picture. Of course it’s AI but I’m a visual person, so, I sobbed. I sat with a friend and shared it with them also and I sobbed even more.

Even though I am the “strong one”, behind these walls, rests someone who is indeed vulnerable and has questions that need answering. I’d say 25 year old me to 41 year old me has life under control. Twenty-four year old me on back, needs a bit of clarity. Forty-one year old me is secure, confident, loyal, at peace, happy, content, growing, learning, living by faith, comfortable, stable, trustworthy and so much more. But there’s a part of me that was triggered by that picture. Now I have to get with her and see why and what she has to say.

You can navigate the world so much better when you are in charge of you, your emotions and your well being. It’s easier to have compassion and sympathy for others when you realize that every day is a journey and everything is not a personal attack. This understanding and knowing comes from learning yourself and having grace. So here I am, doing both, learning myself and giving myself grace. There’s no way you can know that there is a part of you that’s hurting and you do nothing to fix it. Let the healing begin! #HappyHealing

  • Part of this post was written months ago. It wasn’t until recently that I read it and decided that now is the perfect time for it.
  • I read a book on Inner Child Work, you can check it out here. It’s an e-book that was written by my Therapist cousin Arianne Washington with Elite Therapy. Visit https://www.elitetherapy.love/

Sincerely,

Angie

How I’m Starting My Mornings

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Post originally written 10/26/2023

I was listening to a podcast (Blessed and Bossed Up) the other day and the
host talked about 5 steps to take, to start your mornings and how to focus. That
got me to thinking about what I could do in the morning to be more intentional with
my time with God and my gratitude. I started to picture in my mind what was
feasible for me in the morning. 

First thing I tend to do is look over at my clock to see the time and then
let my baby Rockie out to do his thang. Depending on the time, I will grab my
phone and swipe through the notifications. Then I realize that I hadn’t thanked
God yet and put it down to give thanks. I usually have a text message waiting
for me with a inspirational/motivational video, so I lay with my eyes closed
and listen to that. Then I get up and start my day, that’s if I don’t fall back off to
sleep.

There was no intentionality to the start of my days at all. Also, the other
day I saw a video where someone was saying to laugh for 20 seconds when you
wake up to set your mind to happy. They named a few other things but I forgot
what they were. I took this as a sign that I needed to change my morning
routine.

This is what comes to mind for me. When I wake up, the first thing I do is open my eyes so the first thing that comes to mind is to be grateful for another day and the gift of sight. The second thing is to sit up or switch positions so that it’s a little harder to fall back asleep. Thirdly, be still. Fourthly, give thanks and speak affirmations to myself and for the day. Fifthly, find a scripture to study/meditate on for the day. Ex. “This is the day that the Lord has made. I will rejoice and be glad in it!” Lastly, get up and stretch.

  • See Opening your eyes to see the gifts before you. The gift of sight, the roof over your head, your bed, the electricity is on and you have breath in your body. Just to name a few.
  • Sit up or switch positions Prepare your mind and body to wake up fully to start your day.
  • Stillness Be still. No TV, no phone, no distractions. Just take a moment to breathe.
  • Say/Speak Give thanks for the new day that you were blessed with. Speak positive words, thoughts and affirmations for the day.
  • Scripture Meditate on a scripture for the day or think of a positive word to speak to yourself and others throughout the day.
  • Stretch Stand up and stretch out your arms to heaven, expand your chest, take deep breaths, bend over and touch your toes. Loosen those muscles.

This blueprint may not be meant for everyone but it’s helping me and hopefully it can help you. Just as I was motivated based on the podcast I heard, you too can be motivated. Alter these steps to your liking. Happy grateful, thankful and positive mornings!

Sincerely,

Angie