Resilience Is from GOD's glory

If we look back at all the things we’ve overcome and even how we handle the things we’re going through, it can be attested that we’re resilient, or we’re strong in the face of trials.

The word says there will be trouble in this world, but it’s The Most High who has overcome the world. When we’re in The Most High, we have the ability to overcome The World.

I talk about this more in the short video (below)

To find strength when we need it the most, to find love in a hopeless place, or to get even a little bit of life in a place that seems desolate, barren, and lost . . . these are miraculous things to witness.✨

Somebody may have said at some point in life: “There’s no hope for you”.  .  . you may have even thought that about yourself at one point, but for us who believe, we have great hope.

This is hope we would never have without GOD's Word.

Scripture says, we have GOD's most precious glory in “earthen vessels” i.e. in us.

The beautiful light of GOD through Yeshua is in His chosen ones.

Wherever GOD's people are, light is.

We become the light of the world that can't be hidden, when we receive The One who gives us The Light.

GOD Gives Wisdom To The Heart

Be wise!

Who gives wisdom to the heart and understanding to the mind? The living GOD who instructed Abraham, raised Jesus from the dead, and invited Job to answer His questions does.

When we seek GOD's face, we find wisdom for our hearts and understanding for our lives. The Lord open's His mouth with wisdom. If we're intentionally paying attention we can't miss it.

You will receive wisdom. It's important to know where it comes from and continue to seek it. May your wisdom and understanding forever be full in Christ.

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Extra Revelation:

We worship and pray to GOD in Spirit and in truth, Don't come to GOD with pretense. Don't try to come as someone else, you don't have to be prim and proper. Pour out your heart to GOD. Your raw heart is what He can use. Coming to GOD with a pure, unfiltered heart, allows us to see that He is a pure and truthful GOD.

Resources:

Job 38:36

Proverbs 2:6

#PromisesandPrayer Clubhouse Room: "You Will Receive Wisdom"

Don't Get Caught Without God During This Season

This quarantine has got me in a whole different kind of vibe, it feels like something I have never experienced before. This season for me has been filled with confusion, uncertainty, and chaos amongst other things. I have been feeling like life is getting to be too much to handle, and found myself speaking as such. I would hear myself saying things like, "This is too much and  I can't take this".

As I talked to one of my good friends, my friend said to me, "Carla, don't be one of those people who bring their life to God". He then said, "Some people go to God with their problems, and even their happy times to tell God what's happening to them". I realized that was me, a person who was bringing my life to God and not having consistent incorporation of God in my life. That is the reason I realized that I was feeling like my life was on complete overload. That was the reason, I was folding under the pressure of everything I was going through. Trying to handle everything on my own was what was too much.

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I know that I am not the only one who gets caught up in their situation and completely tries to handle things myself. It's not until I begin to fold, that I remember to bring God in the mix. Leaving God out at this time can be the worst form of self-sabotage. There is a supernatural strength that comes through us when we allow the Divine to take the lead. We are able to understand that many of the situations we face are nothing more than temporary circumstances instead of making them our life story. That supernatural strength allows us to tap into our inner power to actively know that we can not only handle the situations that come at us, but handle them with honor and grace. As we understand the identity and gifts God has for us, we cannot forget that we have everything available to us to handle this season and win.

As you deal with whatever situation that seems heavy on your plate, know that God is waiting to carry you through it. Your adversities are not meant to get the best of you. During these uncertain times, the enemy tries to bring situations that will distract you from what God has for you. know that God will work every situation out for his glory. Even when you make the wrong decisions, and do things that are against the will of God. If you give your situation over to God he can take what the enemy meant for harm, and turn it into Good.

As a Transformation Purpose Coach, I help people who feel broken, lost, and uncertain in life gain clarity so they can discover their purpose. I also help them discover strategies and tools to bring their purpose to the forefront of their life. If you are struggling to find your self-value, are feeling as if you are lacking purpose, or life has gotten you to a down place and can't find your way back, I want to invite you to Check out the "Renewed and Restored Group Coaching Program". 

This program is Hosted by me, Carla Marcelle, founder of Touchpurpose.com. This program is designed to re-establish your self-value through an 8 week period where you restore your God-given Identity and challenge your self to identify your purpose in your pain to create your renewed life. If you would like to know more, visit www.touchpurpose.com

It's Time To Use Your Talents! #BOLDPodcast | Season 2: Episode 5

"Again I saw under the sun that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, nor bread to the wise, nor riches to the intelligent, nor favor to those with knowledge, but time and chance happen to them all." - Ecclesiastes 9:11

NOW is your Opportunity! Clearly, there is no "respect of persons" in the current state of the world. Take your chance. Listen to the full "It's Time To Use Your Gifts" Podcast below: 

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Peace Is A Power

Fear is usually underLYING before anything, there is NO truth in it.

For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

 - 2 Timothy 1:7

When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Have no fear of sudden disaster
or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked,
for the Lord will be at your side
and will keep your foot from being snared. -Proverbs 3:24-26

Remember Christ overcame death fear and the grave.

Break the spirit of fear and random fear in the name of Jesus!
Scripture says do not fear. That means BE confident in GOD. Confront fear and fight for your peace. Your peace is worthy. Be a fighter, Be a prayer warrior. Pray everywhere you go! Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. - James 4:7

We cast down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; - 2 Corinthians 10: 5

That means bind and break the spirit of fear. "Bring every thought into captivity so you can crush the ones that are invalid.

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Peace In The Time Of Storm

The waves of life are crashing in and you feel like you are drowning. The life line that can save you feels like it is far from your grasp. You feel alone and wonder if the Source of your life can see or hear your pain.

Understand that the Most High God sees you and hears your cry. When our minds are in a state of chaos it is hard to hear from God as life and all its trials come swooping down from out of nowhere. Yet the Lord promises in the word that he “…will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you” (Isaiah 26:3 NIV).

Begin to “cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (I Peter 5:7 NIV). As you move through the holiday season, know that the Most High God has created space in His bosom to love you. Let go and allow God to navigate your life so that you can finally experience peace during life’s storms.

A State of Emergency: The Emotional Warfare Affecting School Children

By: Dr. April J. Lisbon

Children today are faced with a lot of trials and tribulations that we as adults may not have experienced in our past. With the influence of technology and immediate feedback, children are bombarded with positive and negative influences that shape their young minds.

Let’s take school bullying for example. The rise of school bullying at the building level and in cyberspace is creating unrest in children so much so that children as young as 7 have committed suicide. Why is this happening? Why are our children in a state of emotional unrest?

The reality is that there is a spiritual war against the minds of our young people. In Ephesians 6:12 (NLT), it clearly states “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.” Our children’s minds are impressionable and without words of positive love and light filling their hearts, their minds are unclear of who they are and whose they are.

It is vital that our children hear that they are “….fearfully and wonderfully made…” (Psalm 139:14).

We must take back our schools and create safe spaces for our children. We must be open and honest about the state of mental health in our society. We must advocate for our children today as they will be our future leaders of tomorrow. What good is it for our children to learn how to be great test takers if they are emotionally on shaky ground?

Take time today to connect with leaders within your school district to determine how you can use your voice to improve mental health services in schools. Connect with your local mental health organizations to see how you can lend your voice to creating change. Our children need you. They need to know that their lives matter and like them, our schools can no longer be in a state of emergency. With the blood of Jesus behind us, the war on our children is OVER!

Tyler Perry Pays Off Layaway Accounts For Christmas

Producer, Actor, Director Tyler Perry aimed to make sure more than a thousand strangers have a very merry Christmas this year.

He revealed on Instagram recently that he paid off all the items people had on layaway at a pair of Atlanta-area Walmarts as a Christmas surprise.

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I was trying to do this anonymously but oh well!!!

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"I know it's hard times and a lot of people are struggling," Perry said in the video. "I'm just really really grateful to be able to be in a situation to do this. So God bless you. Go get your stuff."

The "Madea" star paid for all items that were registered on layaway through 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, telling people they only had to pay one penny when they went to pick them up.

Walmart said in a statement to TODAY:

"Tyler Perry’s generous donation is making an unbelievable difference for so many families, and we can’t thank him enough for his kindness,'' "The heartfelt excitement and joy we’re seeing from our customers as a result of his holiday gift has been touching."

Store Associates got to witness how amazing the power of generosity is BIG TIME. Kindness is a gift that keeps on giving! Way to go Tyler Perry!

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Count It All Joy

By: Dr. April J. Lisbon

Have you ever been in a place and space where everything around you was chaotic? Have you ever found yourself in a place where it was hard to concentrate on relationships or work? How many times have you felt like your life was spiraling out of control to depths unknown?

When your mind is consumed with things that are out of your control, it does feel like you are losing your grip on this journey we call life. In those moments, you may find it hard to find the sweet spots when faced with adversity. Understand that our trials and tribulations are meant to build us up and not tear us down.  In James 1:2-3 NKJV it clearly tells us “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience.” 

God uses our faith to position us for our higher purpose. Don’t allow the fears and worries of the world to live in your mind rent free. Why? The world has no idea what it’s cost you to be where you are today.  

I want to encourage you today that God hears your heart and sees your tears. He never promised that life would be easy BUT He did state He would always be near. Recondition your mindset to find joy in all you do even when it’s hard---even when you don’t feel like it. Push through the pain. Push through the tears. Whatever you do keep on pushing until the results of your prayers become your reality. Take one day at a time and celebrate every step of your journey. 

Remind yourself daily that you have everything you need to fulfill your purpose.  Count it all joy!

Moving Through Life’s Changes with Victory

By: April J. Lisbon, Ed.D.

Have you ever wondered what life would be like if there were no changes? Have you ever felt like the shifts of life get you down? Has this created a space or spaces within your life where you feel like all hope is lost?

Moving through life’s changes can be hard to navigate when you feel off balanced. Often times fear, depression, angst, and anger fills are hearts and minds to a point where we are ready to give up.

However, as the Word of God is true to it's promises and as stated in I Corinthians 10:13, He will never give us more than we can handle. When the pressures of life seem to wear you down, remind yourself that the Word of God is the equalizer to help you navigate the battle in the mind.

Understand that God never intended for life to be hard for any of us as He saw the weight of the world on the cross. Yet He also knows that the only way we can win the war of the mind is by never giving up. Standing on God’s promises is the key to helping you move through life’s changes.

Never walk this battle alone. The Word says that the battle is not yours but it’s the Lord’s as written in II Chronicles 20:15. You have already won the battle of the mind. Now walk in your victory in Jesus’s name.

If You Want The Perks, You Have To Do The Work

How many times have you heard someone say, “I wish I had what he/she has”? It may be a successful business or ministry, a slim figure, a happy family, or early retirement.

It’s easy to feel this way when you haven’t taken into account the hard work and self-sacrifice it took for them to get what they have. But the truth is the good things God has for us don’t just automatically happen.

We have to invest something—time, money, our abilities—in order to have everything God has planned for our lives.

The Easy-Way-Out Myth

Too often we want to skip the hard work and go directly to the results. People are always looking for the easy way to get what they want – a quick fix or some magic formula. 

They want to lose weight without having to cut calories or exercise. They want to have nice things without having to save the money to buy them. Nobody wants to suffer or sacrifice.

But the fact is, you and I will never have the things we want to have in life if we aren’t willing to practice the discipline and self-control it takes to have them. To put it bluntly, if you want the perks, you have to put in the work!

Discipline Is Not a Dirty Word

The Bible tells us that all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it (Hebrews 12:11). Discipline isn’t fun, but it is essential for our character development and to prepare us for the end result of our hard work.

Self-discipline is a fruit of the Spirit that develops when we do the right thing consistently, over and over again, for a long time. It’s about getting rid of an “I wish I had” attitude and having an attitude of “I’m going to go for it!.” 

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10 Inspirational Quotes From Queen Sugar

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Queen Sugar is back! (OWN) The Oprah Winfrey Network recently kicked off Season 3
of it’s series Queen Sugar. It was explosive and powerful to watch as fans expected it to be.
“Sugar babies” can’t get enough of the show because of it’s quality content and uninhibited expression
of truth. Queen Sugar is one of, if not THE most woke, conscious, and real shows on TV.
The show airs on Wednesdays at 10pm EST. So many inspirational gems and quotes
can be taken from the show I decided to share a few from the premiere of this season.
Hopefully these words of wisdom, strength and affirmation can hold us over until the next episode:

“Don’t lead with the fear of what might be, lead with the strength of who you are.”

"Don’t lead with the fear of what might be, lead with the strength of who you are." - Charley Bordelon West #QUEENSUGAR

— BreathOfLifeDaily.com (@boldjournal) June 4, 2018

"Amplify through your words and glory"

"Amplify through your words and glory" #QUEENSUGAR

— BreathOfLifeDaily.com (@boldjournal) June 4, 2018

“Bet on yourself”

“Bet on yourself baby” - Aunt Vi #QUEENSUGAR

— BreathOfLifeDaily.com (@boldjournal) June 4, 2018

“For the first time in my life I didn't feel like I had to justify my presence"

“For the first time in my life I didn't feel like I had to justify my presence" - Micah West #QUEENSUGAR

— BreathOfLifeDaily.com (@boldjournal) June 4, 2018

"I will always lift you up."

"I will always lift you up." - Hollywood #QUEENSUGAR pic.twitter.com/s6sxhB6BRT

— BreathOfLifeDaily.com (@boldjournal) June 4, 2018

"I will not be side-lined, sidetracked or side-stepped!"

"I will not be sidelined, sidetracked or side-stepped!" - Aunt Vi #QUEENSUGAR

— BreathOfLifeDaily.com (@boldjournal) June 4, 2018

“I’ve been ‘only human’ my whole life, I want to be something else now, I want to be a warrior.”

“I’ve been ‘only human’ my whole life, I want to be something else now, I want to be a warrior.” - Aunt Vi #QUEENSUGAR

— BreathOfLifeDaily.com (@boldjournal) June 4, 2018

“Just because you wish something is meant to be doesn’t mean it is.”

“Just because you wish something is meant to be doesn’t mean it is.” #QUEENSUGAR

— BreathOfLifeDaily.com (@boldjournal) June 4, 2018

“It depends on what you're giving up to get it"

[A Win] "It depends on what you're giving up to get it!"  - Remy Newell #QUEENSUGAR

— BreathOfLifeDaily.com (@boldjournal) June 4, 2018

“I know it's a little thing, but it's my little thing.”

“I know it's a little thing, but it's my little thing.” - Aunt Vi #QUEENSUGAR

— BreathOfLifeDaily.com (@boldjournal) June 4, 2018

What are some quotes or moments from the show that inspire you to “take flight” toward your best life? Share in the comments section of this post or reach out to us online @BOLDJournal.

5 Essential Tools To Increase Your Spiritual Wisdom

At times multiple worries, anxieties, and to-do lists can weigh down on our spirits. Staying positive will usually help provide the solutions we need. Wisdom is the key! Worry and stress do not belong to us.  If worry or anxiety is looming around in your thoughts, just send it back to hell where it’s from! Wisdom is so powerful and so worthy nothing can touch it. When we put down worry and pick up wisdom, we reap the benefits:

1. Take Some Time Out To De-stress

“Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.” - (Proverbs 3:16) Wisdom makes life easier by helping us to stress less and providing enlightenment. Less stress equals longer life, medical reports will gladly back that up. Wisdom also holds wealth and honor, in modern terms that's fortune and fame. Not the fame that causes you to be exploited and ridiculed, but the one that causes favor and admiration. Worry has no results, but negative ones. Jesus once asked: "Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?" The answer is NO!  Wisdom on the other hand, holds Long life and Honor. Schedule a time to get centered, to study scripture and proverbs.

2.  Secure The Wisdom Before The Bag

You Better Ask Solomon! Solomon from the Bible chose wisdom over everything. 2 Chronicles 1:7-12 Because the King chose wisdom, God blessed him abundantly with wisdom and everything else he didn't ask for including riches, wealth, and honor. Wisdom rejoices in truth, it is the empowerment serum for the soul. It made Solomon's reign better and as a bonus he received the things that wisdom itself possesses. Wisdom is more valuable than any worldly thing we can ever clamor to possess.

3.  Leverage Scripture To Level-Up

Wisdom can upgrade you way better than Beyonce’! Because wisdom rejoices in truth, it helps eliminate unnecessary drama. The word says put wisdom first and you'll be promoted. A wise person is a blessed person. Wisdom is the key to fulfillment on so many levels. Wisdom can upgrade us better than anyone can claim or sing. Scripture says wisdom preserves us, keeps us, promotes us, honors us, gives us grace, and delivers a crown of glory and that's only the half of a scripture. We can do more with wisdom than we can ever do without it.

4. Seek Satisfaction In Truth

That snickers bar isn't what you're really hungry for. We can search for validation and try to fill our emptiness  with temporary fixes all we want, but it will never be enough. Even the best bread can't compare to wisdom: "Why spend money on what is not food, and your labor on what does not satisfy? Listen, listen to me, and eat what is good, and you will delight in the richest of fare." - Isaiah 55:2 Wisdom is sweeter than the honey on a honeycomb. "I have not departed from your laws, for you yourself have taught me. How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth! I gain understanding from your precepts; therefore I hate every wrong path." - Psalm 119: 102-104 Hungry? why wait! Start digging into your word!

5. Replace Worry With Wisdom

There's a difference between wisdom and standard knowledge. Wisdom is more enriching. in Matthew 6, Jesus instructed people to seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added unto you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own. The kingdom of God is filled with wisdom, and wisdom is filled with everything essential. Worrying about absolutely anything is useless. Wisdom is the antithesis of worry, and it's the actual cure. In the end, It doesn't matter if we have it "All Together" or even if everything looks right, with wisdom on our side we can’t go wrong! There's no need to worry when we walk in purpose, the word says God will supply our needs according to His riches in Glory by Christ Jesus. Follow your purpose passionately and leave the rest to God.

What are some different methods you use to grow your spiritual wisdom? Share in the comments section of this post or reach out to us online @BOLDJournal.