I don’t think people realize that when you accomplish things you’ve always wanted for yourself, that accomplishment becomes the standard. It becomes the floor for what you’re capable, what you can envision, the level of life you’re at.
What a blessing.
If a company says the role is hybrid but wants you in the office four days a week, my God, that is onsite with a work-from-home coupon.
Don't evaluate the salary without evaluating the commute.
More money can disappear into transportation, time, food, stress and losing two hours of your life every day.
Compensation is not just what they pay you. It's what the job costs you.
Satan got Adam and Eve to focus on one fruit when God had given them a whole garden. That's how he works. He gets you to focus on that one thing you don't have. Instead of all the blessings you do have. Trust that God knows what you need, and he will supply it when you need it.
When you stop reading books, you start losing verbal dexterity, depth of thought and imagination. A closed book is a closed mind. Don't EVER stop reading.
The Bible says, “After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace… will restore you.” — 1 Peter 5:10
This pain has an expiration date.
This season has an ending.
Restoration is coming.
God is speaking to you: I am about to do something unexpected. What felt delayed is about to shift suddenly. Doors will open, your situation will improve, and the right people and opportunities will appear at the right time. Difficult seasons were not in vain; they prepared you for what’s ahead. The battles you face are being resolved. What tried to overwhelm you is losing its hold. This storm will not last forever it is ending. Get ready for a new season of strength, favor, and unexpected blessings. I am with you and will bring you through stronger than before.
When a woman truly values you, she becomes aware of what could damage the relationship and works on it. Not out of fear, but out of respect. Effort shows up in attitude, tone, and habits. That’s not losing herself, that’s protecting what matters.
If you want to get married because you think it is all love, sex, and happy moments, I am here to warn you. You are in for a rude shock.
Marriage is also bills, tired nights, disagreements, in-laws, silence, responsibility, and days when you don’t even like each other. The romance doesn't stay forever, you will fight some days.
If you are only prepared for the sweet part, the disagreement and boring part will break you.
Marry because you are ready to build, lead, forgive, and endure.
Don’t marry because you want a permanent honeymoon.
That version does not exist.
Neverrrrrrrr everrrrrrrr think your story can't change overnight. May September be the month God surprises you with abundance, open doors, unexpected blessings, answered prayers, joy, and healing.
Putting yourself "out there" means you'll have a lot of NOs and a lot of failures.. and this allows you to realize people's judgement on your risks and losses don't mean shit... if you're good enough, no one is stopping you.
HOW TO READ PEOPLE:
1. Hypocrites - are always overly nice.
2. The envious - put others down.
3. The noble - help in silence.
4. The brave - admit their fears.
5. Small minds - talk about others.
6. Great minds - talk about ideas.
7. The weak - look for someone to blame.
8. The strong - know how to forgive.
9. The ignorant - think they know everything.
10. The wise - know when to stay silent.