This post is getting a lot of attention, so I decided to write an updated version about Rachel Hollis on my Website. Read this one, but if you are looking for info on Rachel, check this out:
https://artteacher4purpose.com/2019/01/28/rachel-hollis-girl-stop-apologizing/
On this Motivation for Monday I want to encourage you to be a dreamer. Believe those things that the Lord has placed in your heart. Believe that your father has good gifts for his children. Stop believing the lies that the world tells you about how your life is supposed to be. You are fearfully and wonderfully made. I believe this for you, please believe it for yourself.
I was braiding hair the other day (because that is my side hustle) and I was listening attentively to the young lady sitting in my chair. I braided and she talked about life. She expressed with ease the ups and the downs, the tragedies, and the blessings. She did it with such matter- of -factness that I was in awe of her strength and perspective of life. This young lady has been through so much. She had just lost a friend from suicide, a coworker friend from breast cancer, and she herself had just won a battle with the big C. Yet, she keeps pressing on as she synthesizes to me:
"What are you going to do, just sit back and die? No, you have to keep living, I mean this is what happens in life. Everybody goes through something. . ."
Everybody goes through something . . .
This is so true. We all have our battles to fight and our mountains to climb. We each have our tests to pass and our blessings to receive. This is why we have to keep going, keep fighting, and keep living to receive everything that the Lord has for us. What God has for you is for you. No one can take it away from you. It is only you that can't see, turns away from, or just doesn't recognize the path to the good stuff. I want to pray for you to recognize the path to your blessings:
Lord, I pray that your people start to recognize their blessings
I pray that they start to see how special you have made them
I pray that eyes are opened and the people start living in their purpose
I pray that we stop believing the lies that the enemy has presented to us as truth.
I pray that you begin to restore all the riches, all the blessings, and all the Glory to your name.
We support the building up of your Kingdom by living in the truth of your promises.
We reject the lies
We reject the negative thoughts and we accept the goodness of your word.
Help us to live this life. Amen.
Girl, Wash Your Face
So, I was in Barnes and Noble the other day with my hubby. It was our anniversary and I suggested that we do something that we used to do back in the day; spend all day in the book store. So, that is what we did. One of the books that I picked up was "Girl, Wash Your Face" by Rachel Hollis. It was a book that I was meaning to read because I started to follow her on social media years ago. The following is what I know:
Rachel is a PK. I always remember those who claim this because I am also a PK (preacher's kid). She was a girl who started a life style website that suddenly blew up because she posted a picture of herself in a bikini showing all of her mommy stretch marks. The post went viral. As a result, she became a very requested speaker around the nation and eventually around the world. Her website blew up and her business did as well. I catch her speeches on YouTube and they are very inspirational. I have been following her for a while and I notice her growth as a person, as an entrepreneur, and as a speaker. I am always eager to introduce another Christian example of how to live life on purpose. I am excited to do a series on her this week; so stay tuned for that.
So, the point I am trying to make is that she did not start off as a well known entrepreneur, speaker, author, or woman of God. She grew into it. She navigated herself in the truth of who God told her she was. In her book, "Girl Wash Your Face." Rachel Hollis encourages you to stop believing the lies that the world has told you to believe about yourself. This life is worth living. This life can be a great life. You don't have to do everything, but just be good at what you are good at.
Here is your motivation for Monday:
You were meant to be great!
You were meant to be awesome!
You were made to live a great life!
What God has for you, it is for you!
Here's the thing; We can continue to live in the lie or we can pick ourselves up and start living. We need to make different choices, better choices. We don't always have to be down in life. Life doesn't always have to be ruff. We can change our perspective and say:
I am going to keep on living because life is good.
There is something in it for me!
There is something in this life for you. There is something great in this life for you. Pick yourself up. Get dressed and wash your face. What God has for you it is for you! Once you change your perspective, the Lord will restore everything that you have lost, plus more.
When the Lord restored the fortunes ofa
Zion,
we were like those who dreamed.b
2Our mouths were filled with laughter,
our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
“The Lord has done great things for them.”
3The Lord has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.
like streams in the Negev.
5Those who sow with tears
will reap with songs of joy.
6Those who go out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with them.
Psalms 126 NIV
You now have permission to be a dreamer
Learn more about Rachel:
Rachel Hollis is a bestselling author, TV personality, in-demand speaker, and founder and CEO of Chic Media, the foremost authority on premium digital content for women. Named one of Inc. Magazine’s "Top 30 Entrepreneurs Under 30,” Rachel uses her infectious energy to empower women to take control of their lives and pursue their passions without fear. Motivational, inspirational, and always approachable, Rachel’s tell-it-like-it-is attitude is a refreshing approach that allows her to authentically connect with millions of women around the world. Rachel has worked with top brands including Walmart, Disney Junior, JCPenney, Rubbermaid, Sprint, and Keurig to create innovative and compelling content for Chic Media’s award-winning women’s lifestyle blog. Rachel is the author of the bestselling Girls Series, including Party Girl, Sweet Girl and Smart Girl, as well as a cookbook, Upscale Downhome. Rachel resides in Los Angeles with her husband and four children. For more information, visit TheChicSite.com.
Learn more about Tamorra:
My name is Tamorra and I am the art teacher for purpose. I write, create, and promote information that will help you find your purpose in life. I want to encourage you to live your life on purpose by using your gifts, your talents, and your abilities to help expand the Kingdom purpose. Let us help each other by loving each other. Let us love as Jesus loves. Let us help spread his message of everlasting life.
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I encourage you to read this blog so that you can learn what the Spirit of the Lord is saying to his people. . .
. . . hey, go ahead and click the follow button on the side so that you don't miss any new posts . . . I will be doing a series on Ms. Rachel Hollis this week!
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