THE DREADED "G" WORD :(

Happy Blessed Wednesday Family,

Welllll today's Mona Girl Blog is going to be an "Ouchie" Word from Our Lord.....so I'm just getting you prepared (smile).  For the last few weeks, Holy Spirit's been nudging and nudging and nudging me to open up and have Him pen this Message to US but I've chosen to "respectfully" side step the nudges........but NOW is NOW so here we go....

"GOSSIP" as defined by Dictionary.com is: "idle talk or rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others". And We ALL do IT, I mean look at the majority of Gossip Shows, Magazines, Web Sites, Talk Shows, etc. that we are exposed to EVERY day besides the Gossip WE do on our own in our private lives.  I was so into the TV concept of Gossip that back in the day I LOVED to watch All My Children....and when I was a Freshman in College, I actually scheduled my classes around the Noon Time addictive Soap Opera. And like Me, who doesn't just "glance" (not **Purchase** y'all) but "glance" at the Celebrity/Hollywood Gossip rags in the check-out line at the Market or Drug Store.  Yeah, raising my hand in this Class.....GUILTY as charged!

Hmmmm, but it's All Fun & Games until the Gossip becomes Personal....until the Gossip is focused on US. And to be honest, that's when the Gossip also becomes hurtful and down right cruel......especially if being delved by folks who we thought we could Trust.......folks who we thought were our Friends.......folks we thought had our backs.  Oh Yeah...NOT Fun Times.

I have an AMAZING Friend who Truly, Truly walks with Our Lord day in, day out....and her standard reply is Always the same about Gossip: "If they did it to Jesus, YOU are in good company."  And Yes, she's got a good point because Our Loving Lord and Savior took being Gossiped about to a Whole New Level! And He NEVER retaliated, He NEVER got mad, He NEVER lifted His hand to strike the Gossips, He NEVER ran and tattled to His Father, He just consistently, humbly and Lovingly turned the other cheek. Whewee!! Mona's not quite there yet - LOL!!!

There are lots of Bible Verses about Gossip.  Our Heavenly Father is NOT a big fan of what WE see as "idle" chatter and behavior....and you can see in the following Scriptures HE does NOT mince Words.......there's NO gray area:

"Don't spread gossip and rumors. Don't just stand by when your neighbor's life is in danger. I am God." (Leviticus 19:16,MSG)

"Let no unwholesome word proceed from your mouth, but only such a word as is good for edification according to the need of the moment, so that it will give grace to those who hear." (Ephesians 4:29, NASB)

"If anyone among you thinks to be religious and does not bridle his tongue, but deceives his own heart, his religion is vain." (James 1:26, JUB)

Oh YES!! That Last Scripture is a doooooozie, because (from personal experience) most of the folks who are Gossiping.......smh.......Claim to be Church Folks Y'all!!! Yeah.........NOT good....NOT GOOD at all.

As I get older and my walk becomes closer and more intimate with My Lord, I've found myself asking/doing MORE of this from my Abba Father cuz I DO NOT want to go down the slippery Gossip Trail.....I DO NOT want to offend/hurt/be cruel to my fellow humans with my words.....I DO NOT want others to feel like I've felt.....I DO NOT want to cause Our Lord to curl down His lips at me...I try to ALWAYS walk in a way that makes HIM smile:

"Guard my mouth, O Eternal One; control what I say.  Keep a careful watch on EVERY word I speak." (Psalm 141:3, VOICE w/tad Mona Emphasis in caps)

Gossip, Gossips, Gossiping, Gossiper, Gossiped.....no matter how it's spelled or what tense it's used.....NOT a good thing to Do or Be. So Mona's going to continue to do My Best (give me Strength Holy Spirit) to stay away from the Dreaded "G" Word, to stay away from folks who do the "G" thing and PRAY for folks who are caught up in the Dreaded "G" cycle as a way of life.  NOT Healthy, NOT Nice, NOT Loving, NOT Helpful, NOT Attractive/Sexy, NOT Positive, NOT Trustworthy, NOT Peaceful, NOT Harmless, and most importantly, NOT PLEASING TO OUR LORD!  Oh Yeah, remember Family, Our Sovereign Lord is ***Omniscient***......HE knows, sees and is aware of Everything!!

Loves, as I close out our "Ouchie Time" together today....I leave you with an interesting Article Holy Spirit lead me to on this GOSSIP thing that's become such a negative past time in our Lives. Enjoy - LOL! 8 Flavors of Gossip

***Side Bar***
My Mighty Mets Warriors are battling it out with the KC Royals in the World Series.  Game 1...hard, extra inning fight but came up short.  Guys.......I BELIEVE......take care of biz'ness in Game 2......TAKE CARE OF BIZ'NESS IN GAME 2!!!!! "For NOTHING is Impossible with God." (Luke 1:37)


Continued Success & Blessings!!

WALK IT OUT!!!! WALK IT OUT!! #Daily!!

Happy Blessed Wednesday Family,

Lately, Holy Spirit's been reminding me of how **IMPORTANT** it is to Walk Out Our PURPOSE in Life with PASSION!! So today's Mona Girl Blog is about just that.

I Pray ALL of US continue to Walk Out Our PURPOSE with PASSION.......and if You're not there yet, I PRAY You will Seek and Ask Our Lord to help You, guide You to His Purpose for Your life.  He has a Purpose for ALL of us.  Mona's Purpose: To be His Hands & Feet on Earth, telling Everyone about Our Awesome Lord!! No matter if they want to listen or not, that's what I'm here for and what He's designed me to do. And NOW that I'm fully His, Locked In and Onboard with HIS PLAN........OH YEAH!!!  I LOVE my Purpose and I do it with Passion!

Loves, as We continue to Walk Out Our PURPOSE in Life with PASSION.....We must Always desire it; want it; crave it; study it; learn it; eat, drink and sleep it; share it; Believe in it; LOVE it.......cuz Family, there's NOTHING, NOTHING, and I mean N-O-T-H-I-N-G like Walking out.... #Daily......Your God-given PURPOSE with PASSION.....Living Passionately On Purpose!! It makes You Happy, Blesses Others, Gives You Peace and Gives HIM....Our Awesome Lord....the Glory!!

And to bring this point home with a BIG Exclamation Point! I leave you with this Powerful Motivational Video entitled "What Burns in Your Heart" (Thanks West!!) featuring Misty Copeland (first African-American Principal Dancer with American Ballet Theatre....you go Girrrl!!), Steve Harvey and Steve Jobs.  The Video is ALL about what it means to Truly Live Passionately On Purpose......Whewee!! WALK IT OUT......WALK IT OUT Y'ALL!!!

**Pull the Covers Off Time**: If You're having trouble with this Purpose & Passion thing (which is more than normal, we ALL do at some point), Please feel free to email me at Wincty@aol.com  Holy Spirit may have a Word for You that He will speak through Mona. Remember: Your Heavenly Father LOVES YOU and wants You to be Happy...He really, really does :)

Oh Yeah!! Speaking of Walking It Out....Living Your Purpose with Passion!! My Mighty Mets Warriors are doing Just That!! And NOW, it's become even more personal for Mona.  My Brother Mark is a Huge Cubs Fan.......Oh Well.  He'll get over it and will still have much Love for his little Sister.  All focus is on the Must-win Game this evening.......But I Know that I Know that I Know.....My Metsies, The New York Mets Men, the Never-say-die Gifted, Talented, Humble, Shining Stars.......are GOING (Hallelujah!!).....I said are GOING.....ALLLLLLL THE WAY to the....(NOW I'm gonna say Loud and Proud those TWO Wonderful Words gaining Power deep down in my heart).....**World Series**!! Oh YES!!!!! Say it with me Loves.......Pleeeez SAY it with ME!!!!......."For NOTHING is impossible with God." (Luke 1:37)

Continued Success & Blessings!

LIL ALL OVA THE PLACE :) #BearWithMePlease!

Happy Blessed Wednesday Family,

In today's Mona Girl Blog, sharing with you some random stuff Holy Spirit's planted in my brain the last few days. So here we go......

First off, to My Mighty Mets Warriors!! OK!  Go get it Done! Take care of Biz'ness in LA!  See you Saturday for Game 1 NLCS vs. Cubs at Citi Field! "For Nothing is Impossible with God." (Luke 1:37)

Second off, here's a Beautiful Message I received via email from a Mighty Woman of God.  You may have received it yourself in the past, it's a popular email to forward. Family, when you read it (and I recommend a few reads), let the words sink deep into your Heart.  We are so VALUABLE to Our Lord, Others and Ourselves.  And if you don't see yourself this way......it's High Time that you start seeing yourself this way!!! (Thanks Auntie Alma!)

Sit With Me......for a Moment!!

There comes a time in your life, when you walk away from all the drama and people who create it.  You surround yourself with people who make you laugh. Forget the bad, and focus on the good. LOVE the people who treat you right, PRAY for the ones who don't.  Life is too short to be anything but happy. Falling down is a part of life, getting back up is living!!

Affirmation: "Today may there be Peace within.  May you Trust that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of Faith in yourself and others.  May you use the gifts that you have received and pass on the Love that has been given to you.  May you be content with yourself just the way you are.  Let this knowledge settle into your bones and allow your Soul the freedom to Sing, Dance, Praise and Love.  It is there for each and every one of us."

Third off, Our Lord's been speaking to me lately about "Shining Stars".....and leading me to Scriptures about His Shining Star Saints.  I LOVE me some Daniel and here's a Scripture Holy Spirit led me to over the weekend.....SHINE STARS....SHINE FOR OUR LORD!!

"Men and women who have lived wisely and well will shine brilliantly, like the cloudless, star-strewn night skies.  And those who put others on the right path to life will glow like stars forever." (Daniel 12:3, MSG)

Fourth off, one of my Fave people in the World shared this pic quote with me and it's been making its presence felt DEEEEEEP in my Soul since!! (Thanks Westley!!)

Family, I hope the "stuff" that's been knocking around in Mona's Mind and Soul causes you to take a moment....take a chill.....take a breath.....to reflect, to search your own Mind and Soul, to gain some Perspective, to have some Peace as You walk out this thing called LIFE we're doing every, single, second of the day!! As We know, it can get a tad rocky and rough sometimes but when we STOP and SLOW DOWN long enough to listen to our inner voice, our spirit man and woman, our heart beat...........we can truly, #FRFR, holding on TIGHTLY to Our Lord's Mighty Hand, do this thing called LIFE!! And speaking of "doing this thing called LIFE", I think this fits Perfectly here as I end our time together today.  Y'all KNOW Our Heavenly Father talks to Us in the ordinary stuff that we see Every day....even at Home Depot.......LOL!!!

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Continued Success & Blessings!!

DO YOU HAVE A PENCIL?

Happy Blessed Wednesday Family,

Today, The Holy Spirit wants me to share with you some Wisdom He shared with me via a Mighty Read on one of my fave websites......The Quickened Word Network.  This website is FILLED with Amazing Words of Inspiration, Courage, Personal Testimonies, Encouragement, Wisdom, Prophecy and FAITH. It is also a Spiritual Teaching website.  All written and shared by Anointed Saints throughout the world.  I ALWAYS get my Holy Fill when I spend time on this Heavenly site. Two of Our Lord's Mighty and Humble Servants (husband and wife team), started the website many years ago and it has become their Ministry, their Service to God, their Life!  Shoot me an email wincty@aol.com if you want to check out the website, I would be happy to send you the link.

Anyway....back to today's Message....got a tad off track with the excitement of sharing one of my Fave websites with you....Thanks Holy Spirit for reeling me in - LOL!  Today's Mona Girl Blog is about the PARABLE OF THE PENCIL.  I PRAY it touches your heart and soul as it did mine.  Enjoy, Learn, Soak in the Wisdom, Share the Wisdom with others, Walk out the Wisdom and ohhhhh Family, let Us Please be ever Aware and always Alert of how We are Living this Awesome GIFT of Life Our Lord has Blessed Us with!!

"My child, don't forget what I teach you. Always remember what I tell you to do.  My teaching will give you a long and prosperous life.  Never let go of loyalty and faithfulness. Tie them around your neck; write them on your heart.: (Proverbs 3:1-3, GNT)


**PARABLE OF THE PENCIL**

The Pencil Maker took the pencil aside, just before putting him into the box.  "There are 5 things you need to know," he told the Pencil.  "Before I send you out into the world. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best Pencil you can be."

*One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in Someone's hand.

*Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, but you'll need it to become a better Pencil.

*Three: You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make.

*Four: The most important part of you will always be what's inside.

*And Five: On every surface you are used on, you must leave your mark.  No matter what the condition, you must continue to write.

The Pencil understood and promised to remember, and went into the box with purpose in its heart.


Now replacing the place of the Pencil with You. Always remember them and never forget, and you will become the best Person you can be.

*One: You will be able to do many great things, but only if you allow yourself to be held in God's Hand.  And allow other human beings to access you for the many gifts you possess.

*Two: You will experience a painful sharpening from time to time, by going through various problems, but you'll need it to become a stronger person.

*Three: You will be able to correct any mistakes you might make.

*Four: The most important part of you will always be what's on the inside.

*And Five: On every surface you walk through, you must leave your mark.  No matter what the situation, you must continue to do your duties.

By understanding and remembering, let us proceed with our life on this Earth having a meaningful purpose in our heart. Allow this Parable of the Pencil to encourage you to know you are a special person and only you can fulfill the purpose to which you were born to accomplish. Never allow yourself to get discouraged and think that your life is insignificant and cannot make a change. - Author Unknown

Family, as we end our time together today, Holy Spirit put on my heart to Pray with You.  So please give me your hands, bow your head and close your eyes..............

Father God, I come humbly to Your throne of Grace right now in Prayer for ALL Your sons and daughters.  We Thank You Lord that You have a Mighty Divine Plan for our Lives. A Plan of Purpose and Destiny.  We Thank You Lord that this is Your Plan A and that it is THE BEST for Us. We Thank You Lord that You know our Every thought and that You know our Hearts. We want to be Used Mightily by You and We want to be Blessed Mightily by You as well.  Thank You Lord for Your Patience with Us as we Walk out our Lives.  Thank You for being Our Loving Shepherd, guiding Us and keeping Us on the right path.  Please Lord, continue to Bless Us, continue to Encourage,  Mold and Shape us into Who YOU need us to be so we can be a Blessing to You, our Family, our Friends and our World. Thank You Lord for Your Steadfast Love and Peace.  Thank you Lord for Your Plan and Purpose for our lives.  And under Your Gentle and Kind Hand, may we continue to learn and grow into the Special, Blessed and Loving Men and Women You have ordained and gifted us to be. In Jesus' Name Amen. Amen. Amen!!!

P.S. A special "shout out Prayer" to My Mighty Mets' Men as they embark on an AMAZING Journey, NLDS  Game 1 Friday night vs. the L.A. Dodgers......May God continue to Protect, Strengthen and Bless You. May God continue to provide you with Wisdom and Vitality, one game at a time. SHINE STARS SHINE!! God's in EVERY heart beat.  In Jesus' Name Amen!!  "For NOTHING is Impossible with God." (Luke 1:37).

Continued Success & Blessings Family!