Smile Through It All

Proverbs 15:13 NLT

A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.

Proverbs 15:30 NLT

A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health.

Good Morning Luvs!

I hope you've been having a very blessed week so far. For those who've been hit with heavy snow & snow storms, I pray for traveling mercies and you're able to get to and from your homes and jobs and schools or daycare safely.

Bad weather actually goes with my newest post. I live in Milwaukee, WI and most people know we have 'funny' weather. It could be snowing today and be in the 60's two days later. Smh Or we could still have snow in April but none come November or December.

This past Tuesday we had a severe weather weatherstorm in effect to sometime later Wednesday. Traffic was very backed up and a lot of cars were bumper-to-bumper for a while.

Yesterday at work , I asked a lady how her drive home was and she told me how she rear-ended someone. As she continued to tell me what happened, she began to laugh & smile while telling the story. I immediately told her, 'At least you can laugh about it'. Sometimes, that's what we have to do! We have to smile and laugh our way through situations. 
Even though she was driving very slow and far behind, and pumped her brakes, she still ended up hitting the car because they were going down a hill. Her reason for laughing was becsuse it was a newer Mercedes. Out of all cars to hit, right? But we both agreed it could've been worst. Nobody was hurt and she hadn't been driving recklessly.

Things can ALWAYS be a lot worst than they are, and remember, there's always someone out there who has it worst than you!
Smile through the pain! Smile through the heartache and disappointmennts. I know it's not always easy, and depending on the situation, it may be outright impossible or unheard of.

Try to smile & push your way through anyway! A smile does great wonders! Some people just don't understand how effective it could be.

The first scripture talks about how a glad heart makes a happy face. And the second one says how a cheerful look will bring joy to the heart.  If we focus more on the things that brings us happiness and meditate on ALL the things we have to be thankful for, we wouldn't ever frown or complain again! Thank You, Jesus!!! ♥

I pray you are Blessed & Encouraged in the Lord 2day!

~Raven J.

I"m A Woman

1 Corinthians 13:11 NLT

When I was a child, I spoke and thought and reasoned as a child. But when I grew up, I put away childish things.

Hello and late evening my fellow Bloggers!!!

I fell off the writing wagon HARD!!! But I'm back and in full effect! I thank you for those who have continued to read my old blog posts and who have responded. My Tweeny (Twin) sister in the Lord   (Sofearless.com) is going to redo my layout for me by the end of the week.There's an issue where people aren't allowed to comment unless it's through their Google account. Plus, I want more of a nicer layout.

As always, I have so much in me that I need and want to write out. I could probably post 5 blogs tonight if I wanted to! Smh.... I thank the Holy Spirit for keeping those writings & ideas in my spirit and mind!.

This past Sunday, February 17th, was my birthday, but I had a celebration gathering that Friday. I uploaded a lot photos from the celebration. I turned the 'young 30!!!' I tell you, my mindset is and has really GROWN! I've always been very mature for my age, having been raised by older relatives. I've come into womanhood and all the drama, games and nonsense, I don't have time for! I need to focus on ME and where I want to be in the next couple of years. I'm thinking about my future like never before. Yes, we or you can do that in your 20's, but this is different and kind of hard to explain. Those who have turned 30 will understand what I mean.

What I don't mean is that I do not think I'm better than any 20 year old or people who are still in their 20's. NO! It's just my focus is on another level now. It has to be. Granted, I should have already been in that place and some people are already there while yet in their 20's. Praise God; I'm there now! I have this newness within myself and I know that I need to seriously prepare to better my future.
Where I'm currently living and what I'm doing job wise, I honestly do not want to be in this same place. I want my financial situation to be much better! My age may be 30, but I still very much have a kid-like spirit in me. I'm not a kid, nor do I think like a kid.

Through all this rambling, what this post is trying to say is Hello to Raven J - The Woman! LOL
Seriously, I feel great being 30! I wasn't looking forward to it in the beginning because I felt old and so un-accomplished in my life, but I know the Lord is and has been with me and that it's not too late for me to do what He has planned for me to do.

I thank Him for His grace and His mercies being new everyday. A new day. Another chance. All we need to do is TRY and MAKE AN EFFORT and the Lord will guide us along those first steps. We're all just a prayer away from where we need to be. I thank you, Lord Jesus!!! ♥♥♥

Have an Awesome night & stayed tuned!!! I pray you all will continue to be encouraged by my testimonies and whatever other inspirationals the Lord gives me. God Bless!! ♡

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