Today I Must Be Still

Good morning!
Happy New Year!  I don't think it's too late to still say that, is it?  Anyway, this year I celebrated my thirty-seventh (37) birthday!  I am so excited to see that number written out the long way.  I'm not sure why, it just looks special to me.  I believe this is going to be my year to do what my mom has always told me to do, "Peace, be still."  It seems so simple to do just that, be still.  Not to worry about the outside pressures of the world or the pressures I have always placed on myself.  But seriously, I am learning more and more what it means to be still and listen to the voice within - the voice of God.

With that being said, I am taking some time to sit quietly and not seek advice of any man.  With the exception of my upbringing, my life has never been "traditional."  I've always taken what looked like the hard route or the scenic route to where I wanted to go.  I am once again on a journey to ultimate happiness and am at a crossroads where my thoughts are being clouded by the thoughts of others who I know love me and want the very best for me.  For that I am blessed, lucky and forever grateful!  But I must listen to my heart and spend time with my creator as I wait on a word from Him.  No one knows the desires of your heart like God, for He planted those seeds and gifted those talents to you.  You have talents that others would view as a curse, a light bright enough to draw others in wonderment, and a heart with the purest intentions to love with all that you are.

If we truly believed that about ourselves what would life be like?  Would we stop hurting others because of our insecurities?  Just think about what you are insecure about for a moment.  What are the things you are afraid others will know about you?  Why, because you are afraid they will judge you for not being "perfect?" My flaws are what keep me humble and able to empathize with family, friends and strangers.  Today I will give my fears and worries to God and leave them with Him so that His work and will may be done using me in whatever way He sees fit.

Peace, Detroit Luv & Soooooul!
Daniella