Wise Quotes - ADDED BLESSING

A blessing in my definition use to be subjected to riches and wealth. Until I grew up and finally realised that waking up to see another day is also a blessing. My realisation of this made me more appreciative of life. As the well known song goes:

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Count your blessings
Name them one by one
Count your blessings see what God has done
Count your blessings
Name them one by one
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.
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I can bet you're either singing or humming to it now......😆

You count your blessings and you do realise you're actually blessed beyond measure.......but wait, have you ever thought about the fact that with ADDED BLESSINGS comes ADDED RESPONSIBILITIES? Ecclesiastes 5: 11a (ICB*) says "The more wealth a person has, the more friends he has to help him. spend it".

Some will say, when you come into wealth, thats when you know you have family and friends.......that's true to say but when you do, be sure to extend that blessing because by blessing others, you open up the channel for God to come through and bless you again.

While discussing this topic with my hubby, he made a very profound statement which got me thinking for a while. He said and i quote " God's blessings are extensive but we usually make a mistake by thinking it has to be something huge before we can give back......we can give back with every little blessing we have".

God has blessed us with all heavenly blessings.....Even His creation gives back with all its' beauty and fruitfulness. Each day is an opportunity to share on......be it a talent, wealth , wisdom, good health, gifts, wisdom etc, use it to bless others. 

For parents, it'll be your responbility to love, care and lead your children to Christ......For every any leader, the way you manage or lead your workers/colleagues will have a lasting impact...... For every individual, giving back a smile won't cost a penny and for a minister(in whatever ministry God has placed you),  it'll be your responsibility to give back to those entrusted in your care.

Have a blessed day as you think about these words.

#inspired...ann #WiseQuotes

*International Children Bible 

Wise Quotes - PEACE

I have a ritual of sharing a scripture(thanks to Daily Bible app) each morning with my children as i drive them to school......Taking in turns, one of them will read and then I'll explain what that scripture means (more like what I've  started sharing with you all on this blog). Yesterday's scripture happens to be  about today's Wise Quote.

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Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV*)

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Questions followed and the first question was, what is this peace God gives? And i had a perfect Testimony to share with them.

The previous day, on my way to drop off my last son to nursery, i had an incident, where a track boxed me in between two cars. I had no room to drive on so i had to quickly drive through to save any accidents but i wasn't quick enough and the mirror on the left hand of the car hit another car's mirror. Thankfully my car was ok but the other car's mirror smashed into pieces.

The driver was at the time in the car so she was very much shaken about the whole thing. I quickly reversed back to check up on her and her car. Funny enough i was very calm than i usually will be, considering i had my son in the front seat as well.

We exchanged details and she was still shaking from the incident so she called her husband to talk to me. I calmly kept apologising and her husband decided we should sort it amongst ourselves rather than take it through my insurance company(which will cost me more).

I drove off thanking God for everything. After dropping my son off to school, i took a moment in the car to reflect on all that had happened and i just couldn't explain the calmness and peace i had within that all was well.....I blessed the name of the Lord and went off with my daily routine.

I called the lady in the evening to find out how i could fix her car and she didn't answer so left a message. Just as i was going to bed, i received a text mesaage that i shouldn't worry about it that she will fix the car herself. I was in utter shock and then i knew it was the Lord's doing.

Note this , the troubles will come but God promises us that, through it all He will give us Peace......The kind of peace which is not of this world.....The kind of peace which cannot be explained......The kind of peace which says the world is in chaos and people are scared, afraid and don't know where to turn to but come to me and i will give you REST. 

And this peace God gives is indeed an inside job. I have tried Him and He has proven Himself time and time again so today learn to Trust Him for your Peace too. Be blessed.
#inspired...ann #WiseQuotes

*English Standard Version

Wise Quotes - LOVE

I couldn't write about LOVE without quoting the best scripture to support it.

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Love is patient and Kind.
Love is not jealous.
It does not brag; and it is not proud.
Love is not rude, is not selfish, and does not become angry easily.
Love does not remember wrongs done against it.
Love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth.
Love patiently accepts all things.
It always trusts, always hopes, and always continues strong.
Love never ends.
(I Corinthians 13:4-8 ICB*)

We all have experienced love one way or the other but the greatest of them all is God's Love for us. He loves us so much He has birthed in us the Spirit to do the same.

Some say it's difficult to love as God did by sending us His Only Begotten Son- Jesus Christ and even more difficult to love someone when it is not reciprocal. I have come to realise that God is not excepting you to be perfect at it but rather looking up to Jesus who is the author  of Love.

By looking up to Jesus, you subconsciously show Love without a struggle and just as you give a plant air to grow and not smoothering it to die, you also give room for errors and differences in Love.  Allowing it to grow over time. A careful analysis of I Corinthians 13 sums up the quote perfectly.....you need patient, care, time, amongst others to flourish in Love. Be blessed as you go out in love today........#inspired...ann #WiseQuotes

*International Children Bible

Wise Quotes - PRAYER

Several times we hear the saying 'PRAYER IS KEY'. Prayer is indeed key in a believers life. It is simply communicating with God (Our Heavenly Father). So far as i know, there is no rule or logic to it.....simply just talk to God.

I've been asked "but how does one pray?" and my answer is "just as you ask me a question and i answer you, it's the same way you do with God". One might also ask "but how will God answer back when i ask something or talk to Him"? It's by seeking after Him through His Word (The Bible) and the inner man Spirit or that intuition you get sometimes(The Holy Spirit).

Now doing this requires Trust and Faith in God. And Faith comes by hearing and hearing The Word of God. Today's #WiseQuote is EXHALING the self (doubt, fear, anxiety) or whatever holds you back in believing and INHALING The SPIRIT  (Love, peace, joy) and all things good that The Lord wants to instill in you. Just as a child goes to their father, calls him daddy(sharing a bond) and talks to him, that is the same intimacy our Heavenly Father wants to have with us.  So today why don't you give it a go and talk to Him.....He always listens. Remain blessed. 

#inspired...ann #WiseQuotes

For more on why I'm sharing these quotes , please read the previous post (The beginning of greater things......Wise Quotes).

The Beginning of Greater Things........Wise Quotes

Hey guys, it's been a while and i have missed you all. Well I'm back but with something quiet different to what i use to share with you. Some of you may know about my greater testimonies this year. For every testimony there is first a test but God has been faithful and has brought me this far.

I've been thinking of ways to improve on this blog and through several discussions with my dear hubby i decided to do this instead. Now don't get me wrong, i still love and have a passion for fashion but for now i'm being directed to share some of the things I've learnt this year. In regards to The Word of God.

There are several messages of The Word each day (Thank God) and i am particularly benefiting so much from them. Wise Quotes came about as a result of my journey to knowing more about The Love of God for my life. Wise Quotes is going to be a daily Word summed up in small quotes.

What i intend to do is share these quotes on any social platform and link it to this blog so you read the quote for the day then read a further explanation of what it means(Some might be self explanatory). I pray to do it as brief as possible to enable you to digest the Word and dwell on it each day.

I know many of you out are more knowledgeable of The Word of God than i do...... Please bear with me if my explanations are not enough, i aim to make them as brief and as relaxing( as in imagining we're having a conversation together) as possible. What i will love though, is for you to share your views in the comments.

The first quote will be up tomorrow. I pray that you're blessed by them just as i am being blessed too. Please share on and keep the blessings going. #inspired...ann #WiseQuotes

Random Post - GIVING

I'm on a mission to tell the world the reason for the season. I've shared 2 videos on the theme #GIVING on my Facebook page so anyone on my page can view it. I've also shared this same message on my instagram page so you can imagine how serious I am a what this message and what it means to me.

Most of us gets so wrapped up in what we want we forget what the season is all about. I was particularly happy that our Pastor Kwame Antwi mentioned this in church today. It's quiet sad that even the church today don't know how to give and when you do give, they question your motives or don't even get any appreciation.

This happened to me yesterday at Tesco on my weekened shopping and i'm still baffled by it.  So I got to the trolley and there was an Eastern European woman with possible her mum(older woman) who needed a trolley but had no change.  The lady asked me for change and I said I had non but she can have a pound for the trolley. She said "Oh no she couldn't take it"but I should just help her to take the trolley out (at this point I realised the older woman getting agitated). I calmly explained to her I couldn't get out the trolley without a pound. So I insisted she takes the pound cos I had more to use.

She was still resisting but i told her it was ok and left. Minutes later I got a tap on the shoulder to have my pound back cos it wasn't needed (you can imagine my shock). Even my girls had to ask me why the lady wouldn't take the pound and to be honest I just couldn't explain to them why.......is this the sort of world we leave in now??? Where a genuine giving is not even needed? Similar thing  happened when I gave a gift to someone only for them to call me and say there was no need cos they had a lot of the gift I gave......my heart suddenly sunk and to be honest in my deepest of hearts I decided not to ever give that person anything again. But honestly I have been given more and so that won't stop me from giving.  I will continue to give cos my Saviour continues to give to me.
Hope this helps someone out there to give regardless...... #Tistheseasonforgiving #Bettertogivethantoreceive #Givegivegive

Let's talk Skirts!!!

Skirts! Skirts! Skirts! I'm all into skirts. I don't know about you but there is something about wearing skirts that brings out the lady in me.

From an A line to pleated, skirts are simply beautiful. My personal favourites are Box Pleated and Pencil skirts......add a touch of colour or tulle and you've made my day.  Which is yours? Let us know by commenting below. Have a look at these I found. #ReadLikeCommentShareInvite

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