Long Winded & Gifted Podcast

1 Peter 3:4 is a reminder for all of us to focus on what is on the inside because for some of y'all... when that face and body card start declining, y'all gone be in trouble lol. In all seriousness tough and transparency, like the word does, it helps me remember I have some unchecked areas too that need work so this word was for me too.

God is a gentleman. He gives you a choice, He doesn't force anything. But He's asking what door are you going to chose? The one with Me behind it, or the one with you behind it. It's all Love either way. 💙💙

Everything ain't the devil. We give him too much credit. Some things are you. And all of it God allows. Which means it's His guidance! Stay ready so you ain't gotta get ready for God's direction!!!

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If you are never satisfied... always perpetually discontent... make sure you can satiate your OWN appetite instead of looking for others to do it! You must know it is nobody else's responsibility to make you happy, manage your emotions, etc.

A introspective person can argue both sides! Stay away from those with a limited mindset to only see things one way!

The flex. My kids aren't afraid of the word therapy. It's understood that God is the SOURCE and things like therapy is the resource/ supplement. I promise you my kids will be spiritually WELL and emotionally intelligent as long as I'm around. Bet that. They will not unpack trauma from me, anyone, or anything else. 🤞🏾💯💯

How many of y'all can confidently make THAT last statement?

Introspection takes real depth. Everybody ain't able.

This! 💯💯💯💯

My pastor's latest message "The cancer of comparison"

Be you. It's the greatest thing to be.

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We talk to ourselves the most with that internal chatter!

It seems to flare up at the worst time.

I'm encouraging us all today to talk back to ourselves with a little sass and attitude!

New Year. New You!

My goal today is to keep pushing past where I would normally let fear stop me.

Not TUHDAY fear! I got stuff to do! (In my attitude voice 😁)

Welcome to the New Year!

Hmmm.

How it started.. 2 years ago.  Today.

A day I can't forget.  I won't forget.

A pain I can't even describe became a part of my reality.

I couldn't take it off.

I couldn't ignore it.

I couldn't even pray this pain away.

Unbeknownst to me... God was pruning me!

Cutting back....Truthfully one of the most painful days of my life.  Emotionally.  Physically. Spiritually

I had acknowledged God before but I hadn't recognized His Divinity!

He shook the table ya hear me?  To get my attention.

It worked.

How it's going...

The pain is still here...

But I'm still healing..

I'm still learning...

I'm still growing...

I'm still getting an understanding...

That pain is absolutely necessary!

Not that I need to be forced but it required me to lean on God.

In a way that I never have before so how's it going.....

I find a moment... or two... or three.. to smile.

A genuine.  Thankful. Grateful.  Smile.

Because while it wasn't ideal....

God's will trumps mine everytime! And I'm still here!

It was NECESSARY!

The soul in this song is so palpable. I feel it in my gut! My goodness....

Ya know sometimes, baby, I'm so carefree
With a joy that's hard to hide
And then sometimes again it seems that all I have is worry
And then you're bound to see my other side

But I'm just a soul whose intentions are good
Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood

And blessed people don't have to beg for anything.

Blessing chase them down!

And period.

Every choice comes with an invoice.....

The actions behind those choices will either yield consequences or rewards.

So be intentional about every decision you make because some consequences have lasting effects. Likewise though, making the right decisions can have lasting rewards!

Happy people.....
They keep the world turning, turning, turning

Happy is good but I'm trying to be heavy on the joy! It's everlasting and it doesn’t come from us. Only God can give us that.

Kellz music still stands though.

There ain't no substitute for the truth
Either it is or it isn't....
You see the truth it needs no proof
Either it is or it isn't.

That part of the song has been stuck in my head for weeks now!

It's true and simple though.

Happy Music Monday!

Of course this Music Monday I had to acknowledge the one and only DMX.

Lord knows I was too young to be listening to him but I remember the songs on both of these albums. I don't know who I thought I was but his music had me thinking I was a rapper lol. Don't even get me started on "How's it going down". I think it was because he reminded me of my older brother. Plus his flow was just sick! His presence could just be felt! There was just something about him. Man.

I'm saddened by his passing. But thankful for hit after hit, movie after movie, prayer after prayer, and interview after interview that he left us with. The memories last forever.

Rest Easy X.

Yep. I'm tappin in on this one.

There are so many scriptures that tell us why we can't even begin to judge this man.

Truth be told if someone recorded us I'm sure they could find a flaw, some sin, some unhealed trauma and many things that don't please God.

Oh it's just me... oh aiight.

You lying right now! To ya self!

WE ALL A TRIP!

This confirmed what I already knew...

We ALL need God's saving grace and mercy ERRYDAY!

I read this yesterday: God demonstrated His mercifulness by sending Jesus to take the judgment that was rightfully ours.

Like Kountry Wayne would say "Let THAT sizzle in ya spirit!"

Gone... Now pray for them folks.