My life is on 'Replay': wondering aimlessly in a circle?

Written by Netisha Alie 

Have you ever noticed that some things happen to you over and over for a long period of time? Let's say you've had relationship patterns repeat themselves, or your job issues tend to be the same no matter the job change, and you only notice it when it happens again. If you have, then you understand just how annoyingly time consuming these experiences are and just how much they keep you in a stagnant location. It's like walking a path that keeps leading you back to the exact same location. What do we call it? -A trap, we've seen it in the movies but guess what your life is the movie and you are the character. This is actually a serious issue because it can keep you at one level in your life for a very long time. Obviously you'd much rather be growing in life.

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If this is your predicament don't feel bad just yet, it has actually happened in ancient and bible times so you're not the first and probably won't be the last. Let's take a look at God's people -the Israelites- who were made to wonder in the wilderness for 40 years. So they went in circles but what was God's real purpose for allowing this to happen to the people He loved so much, when there was a much shorter way? They needed to learn a few things, they needed to 'GROW' some more but most of all because of their disobedience to God, they didn't get to experience the land He had promised of milk and honey. (Joshua 5:6.)

Are we going to allow the devil to repeat our mistakes and our bad habits to keep us in bondage that will keep us from the 'land of milk and honey?' God promises in John 10:10 that He sent his son so that we can have life and to have it in full, abundance and ENJOY it! So anything contrary to this is not a part of God's plan for us and must be dealt with.

Thus, when you find yourself having that moment where you recognize you are fighting something you thought you conquered or overcame in your past, reflect for a moment and create a timeline; has this happened before? How many times have you gone through this very same issue? Identify it for what it is-a cycle-any complete runs or series of occurrences that repeats or is repeated. Then Decide how much more of it you want to tolerate. Know that this isn't God's plan for you and make a conscious decision to break this cycle over your life. Ask God to show you the lesson you need to learn and learn it. Then get mad, get 'fed up', and BREAK it over your life through the power of God is it very possible.

Too many people are living in bondage within themselves, repeating their life's mistakes and wallowing in a cycle. It is time to step out in 2018, the year of New Beginnings. Claim your freedom NOW! In the name of Jesus, I declare that every cycle holding you hostage shall be broken!!! Declare it, believe it and receive it!




Song to inspire you to break free:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Eu2aYgWmVA

The only one who waited for me isn't human

Written by Netisha Alie 

As a young lady in society today there is so much to face from the same and opposite sex. However even the most ambitious and beautiful girls want a guy who will wait on them and value them just enough to recognize their worth, yet so many men fail in this regard. 

I'm not quite sure what a man sees or thinks when he sees an attractive, hard-working woman doing her best to be awesome on her own, but to think that there are actually men out there who would see such a woman and 'play' on the strings of her guitar is beyond 'wicked.' 

Perhaps they have issues of their own or an 'ice box’ in the place of their hearts' to chase a woman with no intention of cherishing her, who knows. This is a 'hypothesis' I am yet to test and comprehend. For centuries women have been viewed as the lesser sex, so this definitely didn't just happen. However, much has changed and one would expect that a man would just be genuine and MAN ENOUGH to see a woman and decide that she is not worth his games. This is especially so when there are so many women who are looking for flings and frivolous encounters, with no strings attached. 

A friend once asked; "why don't hot females hook up with hot males and vice versa?" Good question! Why don't 'fling males' hook up with 'fling females' and serious males hook up with the same. The bible speaks of equally yoked for this very reason. 2 Corinthians 6:14 NIV "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? or what fellowship can light have with darkness? Ever wonder about everyone being 'equally yoked?' We won't know I suppose.

Nevertheless, there are guys who are 'real' enough to say to a woman, "it was my plan to sleep with you but you are just too special for this so i'd rather move on..." recognizing the jewel she is and not wasting her time. On the other hand another would embark on a journey to 'deflower' her for their selfish gains. Whatever form of satisfaction a man gets from such heinous acts, makes him anything but a man. 

Some women get to wake up from the nightmare of being preyed on while others meet their demise in it. Those who wake up usually come to the realization that the one for them, their first love, isn't human.  Women were created by God and since God is a king, His daughters are royalty! Yes! You are a princess of the Most High God and He isn't human. Any woman who recognizes this absolute truth, finds her worth, and any woman who is blessed enough to discover such will know who she is and how she DESERVES to be treated. 

Ladies God, is love! His love is indescribable, and it is free for you to receive, once you come to know it, no man or 'manicou' can devalue your worth. He will wait for you, always forgive you once you ask, give you joy and peace no one in the world can give, cater to your every need, protect you, satisfy you and so much more. Yes He is all that and more! 

So take a few minutes, go to a quiet place, reflect on your life and the man/men you have led into your 'queendom'. Then ask; Do I know my worth? Do I know whose I am? Have I accepted myself as God accepts me? (as you are flaws and all) Are you 'equally yoked'?  Has the man recognized your worth? Does he treat you as God would or close? Continue along those lines and be honest with yourself to put aside all the emotions, and mirage of 'cute,hot,rich guy' and open your eyes to what's really important. Do you see yourself growing old with him when all the facades fail? 

You were not created to be anyone's doormat nor tossed around like a ball, passing from on hand to the next. You are wonderfully and beautifully made by the creator of the universe, whose works are so wonderful! Psalms 139:14 Receive it and give God Praise! I once wanted a man to wait on me, but after a few 'nightmares' I woke up and went to the one who WAITED FOR ME from the beginning-GOD and He has been nothing but amazing to me. Come on princesses, it is time to wake up! 

Inspiration Song for this article You waited by Travis green https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnN9Zz6BBzs