Getting What You Need

There are times when our back seems to be against the wall in our minds. We don’t have what we need at the moment and it leads to frustration. In order to get what you need, you are going to have to put yourself out there so to speak. It’s up to you to make a move towards what you need. Sometimes you have to take it in order to get it. Wishing for it or hoping someone can read your mind is just wishful thinking. In other words, you are going to have to get yourself out of the way and put yourself out there if that makes sense. We can find ourselves emotionally depleted due to our current circumstances. Due to mismanagement of funds, due to not knowing how to communicate effectively. Due to poor role models. Due to moving before God and now we have made a mess. Due to not having our parents in our lives. Due to choosing the wrong friends. There are many reasons why we don’t have what we want. Whatever your excuse is let’s stop making them and go for what you need.

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Being Strong During the Sifting Process

Sifting is a method used to smooth out the flour before baking. The flour is measured out and placed in a metal sifter with very tiny holes in it. The sifter is held over a large bowl. The flour is poured into the sifter and movement is made to sift the flour through the tiny holes. This removes all the lumps and clumps. Whatever is remaining in the sifter is discarded. What is in the bottom of the bowl is a consistency so smooth to be used however needed. You are the flour and God is the sifter. He’s trying to build you up and make you stronger, even through your circumstances.

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