The past few months have been the most challenging time in my 30’s. Lots of changes have occurred. My aunt whom I adore with all of my heart moved back to West Virginia, which I am so glad that she is happy, but I sure miss her. I’ve learned to adapt to changes. I met […]
The past few months have been the most challenging time in my 30’s. Lots of changes have occurred. My aunt whom I adore with all of my heart moved back to West Virginia, which I am so glad that she is happy, but I sure miss her.
I’ve learned to adapt to changes. I met some of the most amazing people on a cruise that I went on in May. People that will always hold a place in my life.
My strength and passion to write has been tested. I’ve realized that you should never take for granted those people that want to be apart of your life, and even though life will move on, but God tends to place people in your life for a reason. The most important part in my eyes is to never lose sight of your vision. Life can become so busy, so overwhelming, discouraging, tears may fill your eyes and it is okay to shed them.
As much as life throws your way, never lose sight of who you are and who you are becoming. Never let your life become so busy that you tune out Gods call on your life. This past week, after talking with my sister for a bit who and visiting her children. I drove out to the lake and sat there and read 5 Chapters of the book of Romans. God never said it would be easy, but he did said “Trust ME.” There are times in life that we just have to step out on Faith and Trust God that everything is going to be okay.
Right now in my own life I am not understanding why things are happening the way they are and why there is so much evil, but I do know that with Gods help I will overcome anything that is sent my way.
We as humans cannot fight the monsters alone. Monsters are everywhere to try and take your joy. We must overcome the monsters, and trust God to carry us through the storm.
With 2 semesters of Grad school to go I am very thankful for the storms in my life and thankful for opportunities to grow and strengthen my faith. I’m not sure where God is going to guide or place me, but I know that I’m willing to go no matter what.
I’m very thankful for a sister that is willing to talk to me, encouragement, listen, voice her opinion (I may not listen, LOL), laugh, and even shed tears, but no matter what I know that she will be there. We may not be biological sisters, but family is not always blood.
August 10– Devotion from Jesus Calling
Relax in my healing, holy presence. Allow me to transform you through this time alone with me. As your thoughts center more and more on me, trust displaces fear and worry. Your mind is somewhat like a seesaw. As your trust in Me goes up, fear and worry automatically go down. Time spent with me not only increases your trust; it also helps you discern what is important and what is not.
Energy and time are precious, limited entities. Therefore, you need to use them wisely, focusing on what is truly important. As you walk close to me, saturating your mind with Scripture, I will show you how to spend your time and energy. My word is a lamp to your feet; my presence is a light for your path.
Have a blessed day!!
JME
Life is full of the most adventurous moments
There are days when you want to quit, there are days when you don’t want to get out of bed, and there are days that you must press on.
Everything doesn’t always go as planned, that is when you need to dig a little deeper and press on. If I gave up every time something has gone wrong, boy I seriously would not be where I am to do.
There are times that you just have to step out and take a risk! Be a risk taker, and take a gander. Don’t live your life for others, but live your life!! Don’t do what others want you to do, but do what is best for you!
Never be afraid to step out on FAITH and once you do, NEVER LOOK BACK!
The word “PASSION” came to my mind this morning. When I think of the word passion, the one thing that came to mind is “The power within in YOU” What is something that you live to do? I enjoy serving others and writing. I would rather give any day of the week than to receive.
My passion is to write and travel the world. I know that is a crazy dream, but one day I would like to make it a reality. Your passion is within YOU. You are in control of your passion. Maybe your passion is to teach, to coach, to encourage, to be positive, to listen. We all have passions, and which they turn into gifts/talents. You are in control of the power behind it. Take your passion, dream big, and deliver it to the world.
I was asked almost 6 months ago what my vision was for my life. I have to say I really couldn’t answer that at the time. 6 months later, I think, I’m finally able to answer part of it. …
Source: My Vision
I was asked almost 6 months ago what my vision was for my life. I have to say I really couldn’t answer that at the time. 6 months later, I think, I’m finally able to answer part of it.
My vision for my life is to become a well-known writer that speaks the truth. That has a vision beyond my control, that elaborates stories upon stories that are from the heart, and that the passion will overflow unto the reader. To be able to get lost through the vision I created.
My vision is also to travel the world, speak, and share my story. I’d also like to teach college, go on mission trips, feed the homeless, and travel the world. Even though my vision is really not my vision, but God’s vision for my life.
I’ve come to the realization that my vision will never be his vision. My vision is tor write, and to publish books. I’m currently nobody, but in my eyes I am somebody.
My vision is also to get married and adopt a bunch of kids. My vision is to be whatever God places before me. I know some of you may think I am crazy!!
I’m to graduate in May with my Masters in Communication/Journalism and my vision is after I graduate to begin speaking at churches, conferences, etc., after all you have to start somewhere.
If you’d like to have me at your church or an event in 2017— Please just shoot me an e-mail and I will pencil you in.
mckinneyjamie15@gmail.com
Blessings,
Jamie McKinney
First, I would like to say I am sorry for not keeping up with my blog. Life got really busy and with starting a new job in counseling, Grad School, and staying busy with lots of different things. I lost interest in writing and did not make time for it.
This past week I had the opportunity to go on a cruise to Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel, with some of the most amazing women. I learned to step out of my comfort zone and really reflect on just being “still” and if you all know me; that is hard for me to do.
I swam in the Caribbean, rode a Segway in Grand Cayman, and swam with dolphins in Cozumel. I got to hang out with Sue Duffield and Susie Shellenberger, make a huge ice cream cone, fall asleep on the deck watching a movie, get hit in the head with a basketball, sing, laugh, and cry with complete strangers that by the end of the week they were like family.
This week I had the chance to reflect and really observe Gods calling on my life. Life has had lots of ups and downs for me and I’m sure you’ve had them as well. No matter what we go through or what we face on a day to day situation “God is still there.”
The most amazing thing this week for me was swimming with the most amazing animal. Now, don’t get me wrong, lots of great things happened, but when I was swimming with the dolphins I couldn’t help but to feel “FREE” I mean isn’t that what we want in life is to be free from captivity, from trials and tribulations.
I swam out to the middle of the water and these two gorgeous dolphins came behind me and pushed me to the top of the water. It was almost like I was flying and in that brief moment I felt as if I had no care in the world, but that I was on top of the world. When I came down and made a huge splash, I realized that I was back in reality. I realized that we can’t always be on top of the world, that we must go through valleys to get to where God wants us to be.
What are you facing? What trials are before you? Are you taking time to really get to know yourself, or are you always so busy that you cannot hear the voice of God. You see, my life before the cruise was always so busy, and I could never understand what God wanted me to do. Are you running from circumstances, or are you willing to face the “GIANTS”. Are you willing to take a risk and risk all you have for Jesus, or are you going to put him in a box.
Are you going to be unstoppable or are you going to be stoppable? In reality, the choice is always yours. My prayer for you is that you find peace and understanding in your life. That no matter what you are going through, or went through;that you will allow GOD TO SET YOU FREE! Don’t be someone who says ” I don’t need help, but be unstoppable with the force of GOD on your side”.
I was asked last week what my VISION was for my life as an Individual and as a Professional. I have to say, I’ve never really took that much time to really think about it.
So take a moment and evaluate your own life: What is your VISION? Where do you want to go? What do you want to do? Most importantly where is God’s Vision for you?
Realistically: I see my self as an accomplished writer, a publisher, a journalist, a motivational speaker. As far as a family, I don’t think that is in the works just yet, I’m not being selfish– Just being real. I’m still working on “ME”.
Professionally: I’d like to eventually work for Samaritan’s Purse in Boone, NC as a Writer. I see myself on the mission field, giving of my time and energy. I see myself helping people that have nothing.
We ALL have a VISION for our LIFE! God has a VISION for OUR LIFE!! Things may not always go as planned, and there is always going to be ups and downs, but my question for you is: How much are you willing to sacrifice for God? How much are you willing to put on the line?
Are you willing to give up YOUR VISION, for GOD’S perfect vision for your life? Are you willing to lose yourself and completely surrender to his call for your life?
Letting go of yourself as a Christian is one of the hardest things you will go through. Learning to submit your whole life to God is not easy, but once you learn to submit, things just fall into place the way GOD wants it to.
I’m still learning to submit, and be patient on what God has for my life. Life is not always a walk in the park, but it’s a journey. Everything that you’ve got through and what you vision is not always easy, but you can OVERCOME anything with CHRIST.
GOD HAS A HUGE VISION FOR YOUR LIFE, JUST TRUST HIM!!
Blessings,
J
I remember when he left for boot camp. Tears filled my eyes. I felt as if I was losing my best friend. Growing up we rarely fought, throughout the years we have learned to go our separate ways and find our own calling in life.
I tend to think of myself as a late bloomer….meaning I couldn’t make up my mind what I wanted to do, I wanted to do everything. In high school I was never interested in college. I was a FREE Spirit and kind of just went wherever the wind blew. I have traveled the world, and I have friends just about in every state and in some countries. I am very blessed.
My brother called and told us that he would be leaving for Iraq. As a little sister I was devastated. I really didn’t know what to think. All I could think of that he was going to be on the battlefield defending our country. I was angry at first, Why did he have to go? Why?
Unlike most siblings, we never really fought. I think we may have had 5 disagreements in our life time. Besides my grandfather, he was one of the first people to hold me as a baby, I said my first words to him, I ate lunch with him during high school, he bought me my first computer. We have a unique relationship, which I admire. Now, I know that we don’t talk that much on a daily basis, but I know that if I needed him he’d be there.
I remember reading articles about him on the battlefield, and getting my first letter from Iraq. It was covered in sand, and that letter meant the world to me. To me it meant, even though we were miles apart. He still thought of his little sis. I’m very thankful God protected him when he was on the front lines. I am very thankful God has given me a Godly brother and who serves the Lord with all of his heart. He’s a great Pastor, Father, Son, Brother, Husband, and Uncle. I am so very proud of him and am so blessed to be able to call him my brother.
Thank you for your sacrifice and for serving this country. I know you’d do it all again if you had to. I will always be your little sis. You will always be my best friend. Even if we are miles apart.
Thanks for always having my back and defending me, protecting me, picking on me, thanks for being the best brother a girl could ask for.
Thanks to all the men and women who are serving, who have sacrificed, and who gave their all.
I solute you!
Jam
As I stop and think about all of the “STORMS” I have faced from time to time in my life. Some were because of poor decisions, and some were things that just happened and I had no control over. I think of growing up and how strong my mother was. I think of how Godly she was and how Godly my grandparent’s were. I think of the stock that I came from. Where I came from and what makes me “Me”
I am GOD’s child and I am so blessed that he’s not given up on me. I am so thankful that he loves me just the way I am and doesn’t expect me to change. I am so thankful he has placed Godly people in my life. I have some of the most Godly, encouraging people,that get my sarcasm, that even though in the midst of a storm, they tell me that everything is going to be ok and you don’t have to carry the storm by yourself. I’m so blessed that I have people that encourage me and lift me up.
I want to be that kind of person that encourages, and lifts people up. At times we can get so caught up in what is going on in our life, that we tend to not listen, or act like we don’t care, but we really do.
I’ve learned today and this week that “THE ANCHOR HOLDS” no matter what you are going through or what you are facing. There may be huge giants attacking your or you may be set to your limit, but know the ANCHOR HOLDS!!
There are going to be trials ahead that you may or may not understand, but always remember that JESUS LOVES YOU, and that he’s there to carry you through the storm and that he will never leave you; nor forsake you.
As I look to the heavens
I see your beautiful face
I think of the song “Amazing Grace”
I never thought you would go so quickly
I thought you’d be here forever
You were so loved and I was your girl
Six years has gone so fast
I’d give anything to see you at last
I’m shining my light and following my dreams
“Grams” I know you’d be proud
I’m living in a dream and making it a reality
Never giving up, until I sing our sweet melody.
“Amazing Grace”
Love,
J
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