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daniel

4 At this, the administrators and the satraps tried to find grounds for charges against Daniel in his conduct of government affairs, but they were unable to do so. They could find no corruption in him, because he was trustworthy and neither corrupt nor negligent.

Trustworthy. Neither corrupt nor negligent. Predecessors of promotion.

sign

I saw this on an ad on the metro today:

Caller: "Why isn't this working?"

Steve Harvey: "Because men don't get serious until they know who they are, what they do and how much they make."

Interesting...

fine tuning

Since surrendering my worry about the future - my agenda and dreams - I've come to a new place of clarity. It's not that I see how everything will evolve or that I know what to expect. It's none of those things. I do now know how the future will unfold. But I know that I'm meant to enjoy of things of today, and that my mind should only wrestle with the preparation of what's to come.

Make decisions based on His will, not my provision. - PDP

30 days

For 30 days, I'm staying put. I'm not asking for anything. I'm not focusing on my own desires or hoping for anything that isn't of today. I am intentionally seeking to serve The Most High God where He dwells, and I'm recklessly and relentlessly living in purity, passion and praise for more of Him. It's not enough for me to live day-to-day focused on my own world yet hoping that someday I'll be used to change people around me. So, I've decided to see what will happen and how God will move as I purposefully seek Him through prayer and worship, and drown out the noise that continually captures my attention over Him.

lydia

This one woman was the right woman, in the right place, at the right time, with the right heart and the right attitude. Lydia was a woman of influence in her generation. She was a woman of prayer, eager to learn, a true worshipper, had an open heart, believed, desired to serve and opened her home. She had a lifestyle that merged business, fashion and Jesus. And I'm certain she spawned other Lydia's around her.

dreaming in august

My mind is aglow with thoughts of movement and involvement. Great crowds. Intimate settings. Close friends. Beautiful people. Exhibits and galleries. Art and music. Perspective. Experiences. Investment in people. On the front row of cultural change. Being what the culture hungers for. Fulfilling needs. Demonstrating Power and Love. Healing and Breakthroughs. All under the guise of fashion, music, drums, an open home, well-behaved children, a godly marriage. Patience, hope, dreams and love. So much love.

August is the tight squeeze before open spaces.

focus

There are times you have to regroup and refocus. And throw off everything that hinders. A new page has turned in my mind. But before I begin this new phase I must take a moment to think about how I'll enter. There's no need to rush. I'm taking my thoughts and plans captive so that I do not become bound by them. My eyes are closed as I focus on the enjoyment of the images in front of me. I need nothing else.