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GATES SERIES, LOVE GUEST POST

GATES: GUEST POST OF KIM, BEYOND MY LIMITATIONS ❤️

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BEAUTY DEFINED

What is the first thing that pops in your mind when you hear the word beauty?

What does beauty mean to you and how are you self-imposing your perceptions on to other people?

These things have been crossing my mind lately because of how the “world” defines what beauty is to us. I have been meditating on the scripture that says, I am fearfully and wonderfully made in His image (Psalm 139:14) and it made me rejoice as a woman, a servant of God and yes a former mirror addict. True beauty is knowing who we are beyond the mirror. It is perfectly okay not to look like other people and not to get your identity confused with what your appearance is on the outside. Remember, people see the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart (I Samuel 16:7). I realized that there are not enough people who the world considers beautiful, speaking metaphorically, that “beauty is more than skin deep”. People that the world often dismisses. The people who actually “add” value to your life but instead they are unworthy of your time and because they are not pretty by the world’s standards.

While outward beauty isn’t everything that is what most people focus on because of not being able to look within and see their beauty from their Creator and for their character. I know a lot of women who are pretty but have a bad attitude. As ladies, we tend to look towards these types of women as models that defines what beauty is, why? When was the last time you looked towards someone who was broke as inspiration to become wealthy? When was the last you looked to someone for mentorship to start a business and they can’t even hold down a job? More than likely, you went to someone who wasn’t in your situation, or who had gotten out of it. This leads to an even bigger conversation and what it means to live authentically. I define living authentically as being who God created me to be, knowing my identity is not in the world but in Him.

We should address how we see beauty. It may be hard to discuss and digest, but the conversation is worth the self-reflection.

Leave your comments below and let’s discuss, what does beauty mean to you?

GATES: A special series that focuses on healthy self-love, self-value, self-care, self-nurturing, and self-empowerment. ❤️

For even more powerful inspiration, do visit Kim of Beyond My Limitations! ❤️

Till our next run, may we live boldly and courageously knowing that we have the power to be the best version of ourselves! ❤️

A YBP LOVE POST, YBP LOVE POSTS

MAPS: NEW YORK ❤️

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Hi friends! I totally love NY! Anyway, who doesn’t? So, happily sharing this video of THE CRAWL, a special Metro Channel series written and produced by my very own dear friend, Jennie Celdran (or Jennie-Love to me)! ❤️

A YBP LOVE POST, YBP LOVE POSTS

LET’S LIVE IN LOVE! ❤️

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In life’s amazing journey, we begin and end with LOVE! ❤️

So what do we do in between???

We live, we grow, we learn, we fall, we rise, we give, we receive, we share, we care, we get hurt, we forgive, we unintentionally hurt others, we ask forgiveness, we have questions, we clarify, we answer questions, we enlighten, we help, we partner, we collaborate, we get lost, we find our way back, we recalculate, we recalibrate, we reassess, we readjust, we pause, we stop, we go on……and so the amazing cycle goes on and on ….. just as our daily lives go on and on.

We sail through clear waters and turbulent seas. We fly through tranquil skies and heavy thunderstorms. We walk through smooth, straight paths and bumpy, circuitous roads. We relish our sweet and spicy adventures and take respite from unforeseen challenges. 

Yes, in life’s amazing journey, we begin and end with LOVE! ❤️

So what do we do in between???

We live ….. we love! ❤️

Why?

We were all born in love. We were all born through love. We were all born for love. 

And without love, we all just die. The most unbearably painful, meaningless, lonely death.

So what better way to truly live than to truly love?

And while we’re at it, on the grandest scale, we live our lives to the fullest, to the brightest, to the happiest, to the over-the-mountain-peak heights, to the sky’s-the-limit richest levels.

YES, ULTIMATELY, WE LIVE IN LOVE! ❤️

It was my great honor to share this as my Guest Post for Brad on Commonsensiblyspeaking. He has shared his beautiful poetry as his Guest Post on IT’S ALL ABOUT LOVE! Do visit his amazing blog and embrace even more of his soulful inspiration! ❤️

GATES SERIES, LOVE GUEST POST

GATES: GUEST POST OF KIM, BEYOND MY LIMITATIONS ❤️

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TAKE CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

One of my classmates stated she is going to speak on the topic of mental health for the course of  the term for our assignments. Her topic caught my attention and I can’t wait to see how her project unfolds. There is a stigma to mental health. We usually think of someone with psychological issues when we think of mental health. That is part of it but that is just the tip of the iceberg. A person who internalizes their feelings can experience depression and social issues.

Too many people are suffering in silence. Our neighbors, colleagues and even members at our church and our social media friends may not look like they are struggling because most people don’t post about their sadness and shame.

We have become good at hiding our suffering.

In vulnerable and authentic conversations, I hear people say…everyone seems to have it all together.

So, who do you talk to?

Some people don’t talk to their family members because they are part of the problem—they don’t share what’s going with someone in their church because everyone appears to have this perfect life.

Shame wins when you remain silent about your pain because of fear and judgement.

I want to inspire the courage to share your pain with someone who has wisdom and compassion. I do not want people to suffer in silence like I did during my teens and beyond. By reaching out and getting the right kind of support you can begin to heal.

It can be scary to reach out for help. Sometimes you don’t know who to trust or who to talk to. We need to cultivate in our community of faith permission to share struggles. The scripture says in James 5:16 therefore, openly acknowledge your sins to one another, and pray for each other, so that you may be healed (Complete Jewish Bible).

My challenge is for you is to reach out to someone—Whether it’s to show your care for someone or to reach out for your own help.

Never underestimate the power of a courageous act.

I would like to invite you to the Rock Church where the power of God will meet you right at the place of your need. Come experience our dynamic worship services Sundays @ 10 am and our miracle and empowerment service @ 6pm. We are located at 9321 Edgebrook Houston, TX 77075. Not in town? No worries, you can steam in at http://www.therockwoi.com or Facebook live at Reflection of Christ Kingdom.

GATES: A special series that focuses on healthy self-love, self-value, self-care, self-nurturing, and self-empowerment. ❤️

For even more powerful inspiration, do visit Kim of Beyond My Limitations! ❤️

Till our next run, may we live boldly and courageously knowing that we have the power to be the best version of ourselves! ❤️

LAMPS SERIES, LOVE GUEST POST

LAMPS: GUEST POST OF JAN, JANBEEK ❤️

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September Take-Aways

Good-bye September! You’ve been a very good month – Messages each day.

My take-aways were Great daily inspirations – Always carry them!

When glancing to the right, You see numbers 1-15, Next page to 30.

Every day I write The take-away to carry In heart to guide me.

It provides a list That inspires me to live Thankful for blessings.

Lord, Please strip me of me Until nothing remains but YOU!

These are my daily prayers. It was an inspirational September.

Daily Guideposts take-aways for each day of September  – Carry these with you:

1. Thank God for my family and friends

2. God bless all our laborers

3. Thank God for our “hood”

4. God is Always with me

5. Stay Connected in Love

6. Rely on God’s Strength

7. Walk in Step with Jesus

8. Listen to God’s Wisdom

9. Lord, Increase my Insight

10. Trust God with my Dreams

11. Never Forget 9-11

12. He walks with Me

13. Trust Him

14. Give Love Unconditionally

15. Jesus Forgives “Missteaks”

16. Be Consistent; and Treasure People

17. Use Your Gifts to Praise God

18. Live in the Hope of the Lord

19. Focus on God’s Grace

20. A Hug Includes Letting Go

21. Bless my Former Students (Thank You, Lord, for giving me chances to positively influence others)

22. Lift my Hands, Heart & Voice to Praise God

23. I Am at Home in my Soul with God

24. Make Wise Choices

25. Lord, Hear my Prayers

26. Serve with Compassion

27. Pray for a Cancer Cure

28. Thank God for His Gift of Peace

29. Take Courage in All Circumstances

30. Lean on God Always

Many of these daily themes in Daily Guideposts were the inspirations for my daily blogs. The end of the “Daily Devotions for Living by Faith” called These Days features three coloring pages. I will write about them tomorrow …  telling about the way coloring can relieve stress.

As September ends and I send this book off to my grandson, I thank God for the people who write these daily messages – and for the way in which they inspire my life. I hope they inspire yours today, too. Thank you for sharing! God bless you!

See ya tomorrow

LAMPS: A special series of Top Life Lessons and Guideposts ❤️

Thanks for your warm visit, friends!

For even brighter inspiration, do visit Jan on Janbeek!

Till our next run, here’s embracing valuable life lessons with you! ❤️