“Day unto day utterth speech, and night unto night showeth knowledge. There is no speech nor language, where their voice is not heard” (Psalm 19:2-3, KJV)

“There is nothing that God has planned and purposed that He will not do and there is nothing He has purposed that He cannot accomplish” –Victor Adeyemi (2000, pg. 73).

As we approach the season of Thanks-living, I pause to reflect on the processes in motion that have challenged me to grow, especially the times when God has said “not yet” or “no”. Process is messy, yet we must press through the mess to get to the other side and truly become the woman or man of God we were called to be.

However, in order to successfully move to the next level of flourishing and thriving, Noel Jones reminds us that “…you have to have a deep awareness of the value of your calling if you are going to be able to survive the process of bringing you into that calling” (2007, pg. 78). When we are in the “going through” phase of life’s transitions that propel us to answer that call, our hearts can get heavy placing us in need of some form of refueling and healing. You may be wondering, right now, how does one mend a broken heart and can the Lord really help me?

Well my friend, please keep in mind, there are balms in the Psalms; for examples, see Psalm 121, 122 and 123 (these scriptures are also aligned with Jones (2007,  pp. 121-123)! In the book of James, we also find healing strategies for the heavy heart that help to lighten the loads we may attempt to carry alone. Furthermore, as Jones states: “God will go to great lengths to prove Himself strong and mighty in your eyes. He has done it countless times before, and He will do it again when given the proper atmosphere conducive to miracles” (2007, pg. 121).

Word Water Healing for the Heavy Heart: How to Lighten the Load

Even though I have three degrees, a reasonable portion of health and strength, and a few good brain cells regenerating, it took me quite awhile to figure out that when the “Official Sample Ballot” arrived overseas a few weeks ago… nothing else was coming. Since I received an “Official Ballot” envelope with the “Official Sample Ballot”, quite naturally I waited for the “Official Ballot” to arrive. After emailing and calling voter registration support contacts, I found out it would be okay to use the “Official Sample Ballot”, sign it and fax or fed ex it back before Nov. 6th. Yikes, I wonder who else has been a little confused about voting outside of the country or by mail?

Confusion may be the order of the day, however, we won’t be serving it in the Spoet Cafe! In fact, when all is said and done, there is one victory we have clearly already won! Please join me in a walk down memory lane, back to those historical First Day Reflections.

A Compelling Vision is a physical representation of the things you daydream about and desire for yourself, for your families and for your community. I am in the process of developing as a leader and visionary.  The launch of this website marks a significant moment in my life of finally executing a plan that will take me to the next level of empowerment. Thus, I hope you will continue to join me on this incredible journey.

I am your International Sister dedicated to enlightening, inspiring and facilitating the use of Contemplative Christian and African centered principles for heart, mind, body and soul care. My Compelling Vision is clear: “Encouraging Hearts, Enlarging Visions, and Embodying Hope.”