Total Freedom!

Hello, loyal readers! I wanted to talk to you today about the word Freedom. We hear about this powerful word, but have we ever considered how do we achieve this in our own lives. Why do I say this? Because we may have some areas in our lives that we are not free from.

Webster dictionary defines it as the absence of necessity, coercion, or constraint in choice or action. Liberation from the power of another. Boldness of conception or execution. With the understanding of what freedom represents as it is stated in the dictionary, we now can determine what areas of our lives needs to be liberated!

Doing a self analyzes will bring awareness of places within ourselves that can be tackled for liberty to reign. First, what mindsets are holding you bond? Expose it, kick it out, and bring powerful and truthful thoughts that will combat against your freedom. Safeguard your mind because your life depends on it!

As you then consider all aspects of your life, such as your finances, relationships, work life, etc. you will be breaking of the chains that held you captive for so long. Please consider that there will be times that you will need help from others that also were in your predicament. They will be able to give you strategies so you can be free sooner rather than later.

Do not enjoy your freedom alone! Help others get their breakthrough by been there for support, encouragement and wisdom. We are in this together to win the war against the liberties that was given to us by God himself!

“For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.” Galatians 5:13

Peace, Love, and Joy!

Sandra Ivette Miranda

Confronting Yourself Fearlessly

Hello, loyal readers! In today’s blog, I will be speaking candidly about coming face to face with someone we prefer not to encounter. Who is that? Oneself! It is extremely scary. Many times we run away rather than confront it because the truth hurts!

Why? Because we have to look in the mirror of truth the reality of our flaws, disappointments, fears, and failures. However, when we get the courage to meet ourselves in the mirror eye to eye. We will encounter who we truly are. You are the sum of all your life’s experiences. The good, the bad, and the ugly.

Now, your experiences does not define you. You and should only be you who determines the significance of what you went through. Don’t get stuck there! Discover what were the life lessons of what you went through. Draw a positive outlook even in the most challenging situations you faced.

Ask the questions, “what did I learn from these experiences?” What will I do differently in future circumstances? Uncover misconceptions that keep you bound. See with eyes of wonder, hope, and excitement. Above all, still maintain a heart willing to love, trust, and give of yourself. Only this time you will do it wiser!

Remember you are not the enemy! You are your own best friend to confide in as you walk this journey called life. The greatest part is that you are not doing it alone. God is with you ALWAYS!! He will show you the way and uncover the truth about yourself. You will mature from your experiences as you depend on Him wholeheartedly.

“Teach me your ways, Lord, that I may rely on your faithfulness; give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.” Psalms 86:11

Peace, Love, and Joy!

Sandra Ivette Miranda

The Heart of Worship

Hello, my loyal readers! This month has been special to me because it is the month, I was born many years ago. I am reflecting what has transpired in my life since my decision to have my life totally dedicated to God. Since I have made that choice, my journey has been full of amazing surprises, challenges for growth, and joy in the process.

Surrendering your life, dreams, hopes, future ambitions, past regrets, present problems, and disillusionment is not easy to give it up. The most frightening action is to give it all to God without taking it back! Letting Him take control of every aspect of your life is scary to say the least! Yet, the true heart of worship is surrender.

I read this in “The Purpose Driven Life” which I want to share with you. There are three barriers that block our total surrender to God: fear, pride, and confusion. Can we trust God? The bible says, “Perfect love cast out fear.” He loves us unconditionally, however, do we truly believe it?

Pride does not want to admit we cannot control everything. We are flawed with limitations. We try to manage all that is around us without realizing we are not God, nor will we ever be. When we acknowledge we can’t do it alone wholeheartedly then God can work in us.

Confusion does not permit you to see, hear, nor understand the plan and purpose God has for you. Chaos and confusion sometimes go hand in hand to cause you to stumble and not give with all your desires to God. The author of confusion is not God ever! Ask for guidance and wisdom for He will give you clarity.

“Surrender your whole being to him to be used for righteous purposes.” Romans 6: 13b

Peace, Love, and Joy!

Sandra Ivette Miranda