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August 12, 2014 Author, Nicole L. RossLeave a comment

Just want to reach out to all of you who support me and follow what we do over here at letstalkaboutlife365.com – THANK YOU SO MUCH! Your positive words of encouragement and testimonies serve as a reminder to me that I am headed in the right direction by doing what God would have me to do in this season. I want to tell you about some of the new things we have going on.

If you haven’t lately, please browse the website and check out what’s new. I recently added a ‘Job Search’ page because in my quest to reach out and help, I came across so many people who were looking for jobs. I figured why not help them all from one central location. That being said, if you or someone you know is looking for employment have them to check out https://letstalkaboutlife365.com/employment-opportunities/.

‘Business Connects’ is dedicated specifically to small businesses and non-profit organizations that are doing great things in the community. Periodically, I do feature articles for businesses to show support and help gain exposure. If you or someone you know owns a small businesses that motivates, encourages or inspires people in some way please have them contact me at letstalkaboutlife365@gmail.com.

Check out all the Videos we’ve made and Events coming up. The newest page ‘Book Orders’ allows you to get your own personalized copy of Let’s Talk Life: A New Perspective shipped directly to you. I am really excited about this new page because there have been several requests to get books signed and this will allow me to do that.

So, as you can see there’s lots going on. Take a look for yourself and leave comments to let me know what you think. Share letstalkaboutlife365.com with others. It’s time to fight against all the negativity. Make a decision to be positive. Be inspired. Spread love and walk in the light that has been placed on the inside of you.

Thanks again for all the support and encouragement. Love you. God Bless you all.

~letstalkaboutlife365.com~

“In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you”. (1 Thessalonians 5:18 KJV)

“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lamp stand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:13-16 NKJV)

If You Made It, They Can Too!

August 3, 2013 Author, Nicole L. RossLeave a comment

If You made it, they can too!

Do not ever be ashamed of who you are, where you are from or what you have been through. Everybody has a story, and that story is what makes each person unique and an individual. Sometimes we may feel as though we do not want to share our story, not realizing that your story could help someone else. In all honesty, what you went through in life is for someone else. The storms in life, trials and tribulations we face are only temporary. Once they are over we move forward and by sharing we help someone else move forward.

The bible declares that we overcome by the blood and of the lamb and the word of our testimony. This means that if we are to truly be victorious and overcome the troubles of life, we have to share our testimony with others. I believe that God showed me this a while ago when I was at a very dark place in life. It seemed as though hardship and suffering lived on my doorstep and I really did not know how I was going to make it through. It was by the grace of God that I did. Surprisingly to me however, when I did almost immediately He began to send people to me that were going through the same things I had been through. People I didn’t even really know very well or who I had only spoken with maybe once or twice, basically complete strangers. They would always say that for some reason they felt compelled to talk to me. This is when I knew that what I had been through was not just for me. The pain and hurt that I endured was a tool He wanted me to use for ministry. Who better to encourage than people who I could relate to? People who I understood their story, because it was so similar to mine. I quickly learned that when dealt with the right way, in the end these encounters were for my good but more so for His glory.

Another side of this issue is that far too many people expend tremendous energy to hide their pain, health problems or troubles just to function in this world. Why this is so, I don’t know. In my opinion, either they are ashamed or don’t feel strong enough to be honest or maybe a little or both. Bottom line, you simply never know what someone is going through. Some people wear their hard times on their shoulders and want to complain and tell the whole world about it, but a lot of people do not. Think about this the next time you are ready to laugh or point the finger at someone. Instead, make a decision to be kind cause truth be told we are all fighting some kind of battle.

The highs and lows, ups and downs should all be considered a beautiful thing. Life may not be perfect, but it is beautiful. Life is not fair, but God is. A lot of people say they want to be used by God, and here is a perfect way to do so. The next time someone comes to you broken, be the glue to help them get it back together by being transparent and showing compassion. Often we are quick to share the good, now let’s really make the devil mad and flip the script a little. As you encourage people, let them know that if you made it, they can too. #iDeclare #IfYouMadeItTheyCanToo

Prayer:

Father God in the name of Jesus, I thank you for my story. Although there are times when I did not understand nor enjoy what I had to endure, I now understand that it was all for my good and for your glory. I decree and declare that I will use my life as a ministry to help uplift the Kingdom of God. I will not be ashamed of who I am, where I am from or what I have been through. In Jesus name, Amen.

Scripture Reference:

Revelation 12:11 KJV “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.”

Mark 5:19 ESV “And he did not permit him but said to him, “Go home to your friends and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.”

We Share In This House

June 13, 2013 Author, Nicole L. RossLeave a comment

Is it just me or do people seem to be stingy these days? I mean it just really seems like people are all about themselves and what they can get out of folks. This is one of the many things that seem to stick out to me now more than ever, not saying this doesn’t happen everywhere, but it has just become more prevalent in my environment. Maybe because for my whole life back in the states I pretty much stayed to myself and the people I did associate with were family or true friends I have had for quite a while. Granted, even some friends and family will still use and abuse if you let them, but for the most part I already know who operates like that, so I love on them from a distance. The law of reciprocity is vital in any functional relationship. There is give and take but it is not a one-way street, it comes from both ends. I remember reading a book a while ago and it talked about the different ways people love. I found this book to be very interesting because immediately I could point out one of the characteristics that fit me perfectly, and that was a giver. I have no problems giving to people, in particular people who I have a relationship with. Over the years though, God has shown me that I have to be very discerning in my giving spirit because the enemy will try to use that as a means to attack. At first I didn’t quite understand how the enemy could attack me in my giving, after all it was a choice I was making. The way the enemy moves is through people and what he will do is use people to try to take advantage of me. Let’s be clear, I am not simply talking about physical things either. Yes, when you think of a typical gift it’s something tangible, but tangible stuff doesn’t mean all that much to me. It can easily be replaced. If I give you a new shirt, I can go buy a new shirt tomorrow to replace it, no big deal. I’m talking about giving as a whole. Giving your time, your attention, making sacrifices for people, etc. All of the above is a form of giving because it requires you to take away from yourself.

Yes it hurts when I figure out that someone is only trying to get what they want out of me and I am sure it hurts you too, but what bothers me even more is when someone does this to God. As a servant of God and active member of my church, there have been so many people simply use God. Now of course, this is just my take on the situation because God knows what’s going to happen before it ever does, but it just seem like problem after problem people will come asking for this and that from God and as soon as they get what they want, they turn their back and walk away from Him. This makes me so angry. How can we do God like that? He is our daddy, our Heavenly Father who loves us so much but yet we only come to Him when we want something or when we are going through a tough time. As a parent, I can only imagine how this would make me feel. The crazy part about it is God is such a loving, gracious and merciful God. He knows what we are going to do and how we are going to do it, yet He still allows us to walk around His earth breathing in His air, eat His food, have a roof over our head not to mention all the other things we take for granted. The law of reciprocity should not only be applied towards other individuals, it should be applied towards God as well. I don’t have to ask what He’s done for you, but I will ask what have you done for Him lately? God is God, so there really isn’t much we can do for Him anyway, but we can pray and talk to Him, we can spend time with Him, we can tell other people about Him, overall we should at least do our best to have a true reciprocal relationship with Him.

It’s funny because while God placed this on my heart to write about, I keep hearing my three-year old daughter in the back of my head saying, “we share in this house”. That is what her dad and I taught her when we had our youngest daughter so they can learn to share with one another. One of the best things about having children is that you can lay the foundation early and teach them how to share. I want my babies to know how to have a reciprocal relationship with people and I hope and pray that they teach their children to do the same. God has been too good to us to just take, take, take and not want to give anything back to anyone in return. Count your blessings, then start passing them out to others, I know I will. After all, my baby girl said it best, “we share in this house”. #iDeclare #weshareinthishouse

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, I come first and foremost repenting. Please forgive me for times when I have thought only about myself. Forgive me for always taking, but not wanting to give in return. You have been so good to me God, please forgive me. I decree and declare that from this day forward I will operate in the law of reciprocity. I will not just be a taker, but I will be a giver as well. In Jesus name, Amen.

Scripture Reading:

Hebrews 13:16 NIV “And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.”

1 Timothy 6:18 NLT “Tell them to use their money to do good. They should be rich in good works and generous to those in need, always being ready to share with others.”

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