Today's Bible Verse

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 (New International Version)

 ⁹ Two are better than one, 
       because they have a good return for their work:

 ¹⁰ If one falls down, 
       his friend can help him up. 
       But pity the man who falls 
       and has no one to help him up!

Sisterfriends!!

Bonjour Lovelies!

I just want to say that I love my sisterfriends!!  They come in different shapes, personalities, and sizes, but I love them all!!  I thank God for the ladies He has placed in my life, and I firmly believe God does not create us lovely chicas to be or feel alone.  True enough I have had to lose some friends along my journey, especially in the last year or so, but the lovelies, who I communicate with on a regular basis, who I know will be there for me when I need them, and know that the advice they give will have positivity and God behind it.  I think it is important to celebrate our sisterfriends; call them and see how they are doing, get together for dinner and fun, sometimes, just let them know you are there.  So many times, we feel like friends have changed or feel lonely because we don't have friends (or the kind we desire), but God tells us (in my words)  to have friends you have to be a friend.  Often we get so caught up within ourselves, that we forget to be friends (yet we have all kinds of attitude when our "friend" is being a friend like we think).  Life is not meant to be lonely, and I thank God for surrounding me with ladies who make sure that I never feel that I am.  So today, I just want to let my sisterfriends know they are appreciated and thank you for going on this journey of life with me!!!  Tons of smooches to you lovelies!!!

La Vie, L'Amour, Etre Heureux,

Quelle

 

Change Gon' Come ( I love that song!)

As I was ride around town, going to my various destinations (work, store, etc.), I see places , particularly clubs and bars, that I used to go to.  Seeing those places, I often smile thinking, "I haven't been there in ages or I remember when that used to be So and So, ( i.e. T-town, an old Houston club); good times!!"  LOL.  I gotta admit, hitting the club with friends used to be one of my favorite things to do (though even then, I didn't go out every weekend) because I love to dance!  I used to enjoy getting attention from guys (mostly when I was having insecurities ore self-esteem issues) but most of all I loved being on the dance floor shaking what my momma gave me LOL.  Truth be told, though I enjoyed those times, they are no longer of interest to me.  Since getting real about my relationship with God, I really don't do or want to do the things I used to.  If I were to remain the same, doing the same things, there would be no evidence of God working in me!  Don't get me wrong lovelies, I am far from perfect and make mistakes all of the times.  For example, I really try not to curse (I used to curse like a sailor and loved it), but sometimes I slip up, especially when I'm very angry.  But God is so amazing because I bring my slip-ups and mistakes to him, and He forgives me!  Even better, He helps me to work on those things!!  When you're walking with God, change has to come, but don't be afraid of it.  Embrace the change He is bringing out in you, because it is only for your good.  And honeys, don't worry about who leaves you as your changes occur, because that's God's way of weeding people out of your life anyway!!

Smooches,

Quelle

Today's Bible Verse

1 John 2:19 (King James Version)

19They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.

What About Your Friends?

OMG, I used to love that TLC song back in the day, LOL!!! "What about your friends, will they stand their ground? Will they let you down? Eh,eh." I was in elementary school, so I didn't understand the full meaning of it, but I used to sing it and dance to it, nonetheless :-). As I get older, the definitions of friendship and who I consider to be my real friends, has become something I've had to deal with spiritually and emotionally. In high school and most of college, I had a full social calendar, my daytime minutes, were always being used up in girl talk, and I was always in "need" of anew outfit (I needed something new to wear when going out with "the girl"). For a while, I'd gotten really down on myself, because It felt like at times, I was friendless. Even my nearest and dearest "best friends were no where to be found when I needed them or wanted to do something. But that lack of friendship, especially in what I considered to be my times of need, helped me to realize Jesus is my true friend. He is always available to talk (and listen), hangs out with me all the time, and even tells me when those shorts or too short, pants are too tight, or that dress is just too cute, when WE go shopping, lol. He simply keeps it REAL!

As I get closer to God, it seems that "the girls" don't call me to go out much, or my "friends" call only when they need something, but it surely doesn't hurt me like it used to. I realize that our interest are no longer the same, and everybody is not meant to be in my life forever. T.D. Jakes writes in his book, Before You Do: Making Great Decisions That You Won't Regret, "Some people are seasonal blessings loaned to you to perform a purpose and when the season is up and the purpose is completed they will leave. This is okay." Truth be told, sometimes God has to take people out of your life (or decrease their presence in it) so that He can bring forth new people. I've made some new friends who (though we may not talk everyday), I love dearly, are making a conscious effort to live for God, enjoy doing fun things besides going to the club, of whom have common interest, and are just as fabulous as God considers me to be! :-)

Sometimes, we as women, take our friendships very deeply, and when they come to an end or things change, it has a great impact on us. Nonetheless, God is our greatest friend, and he will never leave us lonely, spiritually or here on Earth. So the next time, sister girl stops answering your calls or acting funny, don't get upset or give her attitude, just take it in stride, knowing that God has a purpose for it all!

La Vie, L'Amour, Etre Heureux