how do i know?

Have you ever asked yourself the following questions?


How do I know God is truly with me?

How do I know that I am living out my purpose?

How...do...I......know?

Your family can not answer this question. Your co-workers can not answer this question. Your church members can not answer this question. God is the ONLY one that can answer this question for you. I won't attempt to answer it for you either, but I will ask you to do one thing. Ask God for the answer. He will answer you, believe me. I've asked these questions many times in my life. Just this morning God answered a prayer of mine that I have had for a while. The answer was so clear. God will make a path for you to walk when there was no path to begin with. That's because when He's with you....He's with you every step of the way and makes sure that all of your needs and desires are met. It is not always in the ways we thought it would happen, but in the end you think back, wow that's what God was doing all this time. He was getting me ready for where I am right now, another purposed moment in my journey. Trust Him!!!


trains&stop signs...Sometimes God tells you, "Go." and sometimes He tells you, "Stop."    Is God telling you to Go? or is He telling you to Stop? Listen......carefully.    

Until next time I wish you all love, peace, & courage,
the gyvonni project

reach...far

I know I’m always talking about dreams and going after them. It’s because, well I’m a dreamer. A  dreamer who has experienced many of my dreams coming true. I guess I never want you to give up on yours. Some dreams seem like they happen in seconds, some take many years, and others well, they may take a lifetime. We all have a tug on our heart to pursue some kind of dream…our specific purpose in this life. I know what mine is and it looks me square in the mirror every time. So today, I wanted to share with you a short list of things you can try as you pursue your dreams. Let me know how it goes!!! 

1) Believe (Believe down in your gut in your dream and in yourself)

2) Pray (Pray from A-Z everything you need to pursue your dream, God is listening) 

3) Focus (Develop a tunnel vision and focus on your dream) 

4) Complete Daily Task-(Complete one task every day that moves you closer to your dream)

5) Wait (Wait for your dream to come true)

6) Celebrate the small things ( It’s not always about the “big” goal, it’s the “small” goals that get you to the end result. Remember to celebrate those moments. Hey, you are further than you were yesterday, right!! So, yes pat yourself on the back!!!

7) DO NOT GIVE UP!!! (reach…………far)

Now, you may have to repeat steps 1-7 more than once. I know I have, many times. Ok, sit back, relax, and watch as your life unfolds….Oh and don’t forget your popcorn!!! Watch and see what God does next!!! 

love, peace, & courage

start a fire!

Sometimes in life things happen and our light grows dim…I’m asking that this month you look around in your family, your friends, co-workers, fishing buddies, book club members, the person next to you at the gym, your boss, your professor, your neighbor, that youth walking by, the person in the same aisle as you in the grocery store. Be observant this month. Ask God to help you sense the needs of those in your everyday activities and how to help them….That’s how we all can start a fire. A burning of the soul for more…. A burning for God….Go and start a fire! 

The world needs you! 

love, peace, & courage

your gift will bless someone else...

I don't know what your gift is, but I do know it will bless someone else. Maybe you have a smile that lights up a dark heart. Maybe you encourage others, just by listening to them and telling them, "Everything will be ok." Maybe you are that co-worker that always says, "Hey lets go get some lunch." Maybe you are the one that people can share things with and they know you will not tell anyone else. Maybe you are the one who can make everyone laugh, even on their worst day. Maybe when you sing you give people the chills. Maybe just being there for others. Maybe you are an example for others to keep pursuing their dreams. Maybe you are the one that tells others the truth when others won't. Maybe you are the one that has good advice. Maybe you are the one who is struggling and not afraid to share that difficult journey with others. Maybe you are the one who is always positive. Maybe you are the one who teaches others what you know. Maybe you are the one who is not judgmental. Maybe you are the one who allows people to be who they are flaws and all. Maybe you are the one who completes tasks in a timely manner. Maybe you are the one people can count on. Maybe you are helpful. Maybe you always are inviting people over to your house. Maybe you go further than saying hello and ask, "How are you today?" This list could go on and on... We all inspire someone in our life...We all have different gifts....We all have a gift to share with this world...Please be who God has asked you to be and bless us with your beautiful light.

Year of Jubilee!!

Let this be our year of Jubilee!!!

I don't know what you have asked God for, but I will say this, please keep praying and keep believing that God will keep His promises to you. Keep dreaming, keep believing, your blessings are right around the corner!!

love, peace, & courage 

Happy New You!

These are just a few thoughts that settled with my heart during this past year. I’m hoping to use them throughout 2014 for inspiration to keep pushing forward!!

“Go after what you want.” g

“Be & Live.” g

“We all have strengths and weaknesses.” g

“Never take for granted a thank you, you never know how you made someone’s day.” g

“Allow yourself to make a mistake.” g

“Life is full of detours.” g

“Sometimes you have to figure things out on your own.” g

“I am not sure I know what success is, I just give my best in everything that I do.” g

“Embrace who you really are.” g

“My story is my story. Your story is your story. Everyone has something to share with the world.” g

“Life is change.” g

“Pray and trust God with the desires of your heart.” g

 

"Trust your passions and dreams." g

“Your peace does not have a price tag.” g

“New book, New story.” g

“God is just a prayer away.” g

"Struggle brings strength." g

 

love, peace, and courage

 

 

 

Giving Thanks Day!!

What I am thankful for...

God
My family
My friends
Poetry
Being a youth mentor
Being able to smile even when life throws a curve ball
The professional opportunities I have experienced
My health
My outlook on life
My determination
My ability to give myself a break (sometimes you just need to take pause in life)
The blessing that I woke up this morning
The joy in learning new things every single day
Those moments when I learn more about myself
Embracing those seasons in my life when life goes so fast like a train and then those seasons when life goes slow and maybe a complete halt, like a stop sign. Those moments in my life are when I've grown the most and my faith is strengthened.

love, peace & courage