Gone Too Soon

Morning Meds 5.4

I hope you'll indulge me. I don't believe in idols, American or otherwise, my trust is in God, but three people who remind me of some very good moments in my childhood are now gone. I think this prayer from Dr. Matthew L. Stevenson III is incredibly honorable on this occasion. A prayer for anyone called to greatness and visibility on a large scale:    Lord, don't let my calling kill me, my influence ruin me or the crowd be my demise. Teach me pace, give me grace and help me finish well!!!!!! Teach me to manage the pressures of my purpose. Give me the wisdom to say "no", the courage to say "yes" and discernment to know whose really for me. Help me to govern my platform and steward my gifts and let me die when I'm very very old! In Jesus name!!!!! Amen Felicity Joy

"Sorry" Like Bieber

Morning Meds 5.3

Ever since I started this Reconciliation group on Facebook about America's Racial Climate, I find myself apologizing a lot! I do think apologies are way underrated as are relationships. In fact, that's probably part of why I apologize so much. People don't really address offenses directly and if I think I've hurt someone I have to check in. And the Bible says God doesn't even want my offering if I don't! (Matthew 5:24) It still feels weird though, in a good way. It's great to get the full story when my mind was stuck in wonder woman mode trying to figure it out. But we need to care for our relationships. It's so important to God, He created us all and You'll feel such pleasure from Him when you do everything you can to live at peace with others. Felicity Joy

What's Eating You?

Morning Meds 5.2

What's Eating You?  Recently I've been more committed to healthy eating than ever before. I notice the effect on my body and mental state. I've also been practicing some mindful eating strategies. One of them is listening to myself chew. It slows me down and somehow lets me know when I'm full. The interesting thing about slowing down when I eat, make food choices and grocery shop, is being able to hear all the mind games that go on surrounding these things. Hearing all the lies and unhelpful thoughts really underscores that it's all "in your head." I'm thankful to be more in alignment with what will ultimately help me feel better and that I'm not only feeding my body better, but I'm cutting out the "junk food" my brain was consuming as well. *Check out my friend that inspired me to slow down in all things food related.  Felicity Joy http://authenticlivingwellness.com/21-day-raw-food-recharge/

Emptied

Morning Meds 5.1

We can't talk about where we're going until we recognize what we're leaving behind. We can't talk appreciate fulness until we recognize how empty we are. This is the significance of Good Friday and the empty tomb of Easter. We're reminded to ask, what things in us need to die and what things in life do we need to empty out. Let's take the time to do that so we don't miss the true beauty and depth of the resurrection in store for us.  Felicity Joy

Happy Praise-Living

Morning Meds 5.0

I've got my holidays all mixed up. I'm referencing Valentine's Day and Thanksgiving all in the merry month of March. But I've always been impacted by the thought that we should hold the sentiments of whatever season we're in all year long. And I've been reminded of the benefits of thanksliving recently. The past 3 months (including this screenplay-worthy political season) have brought to my life more disappointment than I've seen in the last 3 years. So I'm employing an old strategy that is keeping my attitude in pretty tip-top shape. This strategy was a huge part of my development years ago and I'm so excited to have been reminded of it. According to James 1:2 we are to "Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, when we fall into various trials." A proactive approach, I heard in a sermon, is to look for disappointing circumstances and see them as a cue to audibly (if you can) praise God! What a game changer! What a way to think outside the box! And since I've never received a credible idea while I was worried...I also find this a key to keeping life moving forward. They say you can't control what happens to you...only your response. But when your response gets out of control...here's a way to take it back! Felicity Joy

Ode To Love

Morning Meds 4.31

Even As... My Valentine's day flowers fade Your love remains so strong Every day together is a holiday A holy day My friend I dance for you My love I sing to you My partner I write a monologue to celebrate you I believe in you and the beauty Of what God is doing in your life You inspire me, my muse I'm so amused So thankful So know today That Light shines through Every broken place And I'm surfing on the rays Felicity Joy

Welcome Home

Morning Meds 4.30

I think I've been kind of transparent lately. It may not surprise many of my close followers that my brain has been...well...under the weather lately. I mean it STINKS when you don't feel like yourself! A lot of challenges have been thrown my way and when I got squeezed, the impurities came out! Insecurities, whiny-ness, and doubt. I mean as ugly as can be. And I just felt like my brain wasn't providing a comfortable home for me. It was great being busy, but the end of the day what awaited me was like a bed of glass. But as I turned this pain over to God and cried with my best friend (what a winning combination), SLOWLY, the shards of glass provided a mirror to show me my not-so-awesomeness AND...what's that in the corner, HOPE, a bright future, things coming together! Proving once again God can do anything and faith, like a mustard seed can come through the thickest concrete of life. And, for what it's worth, some of our greatest learnings and lessons, come through pain. (I think it's ok to hope it's different in heaven :)) Felicity Joy