Don't Let Them Hold You Back

I get daily devotionals sent to me via email daily...some of them I have signed up for and some I have friends email me just because.  Well just after getting a text message that was quite disturbing, I was sent a daily devotional.  How many of you know that God is always on time...well this was one of those always on time moments.

The title is as this post - Don't Let Them Hold You Back...

Wrong labels can keep you from your destiny.  You are NOT who people say you are.  YOU ARE who God says you are.  People will label you not good enough, too slow, too old, too many mistakes.  God labels you as STRONG, TALENTED, VALUABLE, MORE THAN A CONQUEROR.  Make sure that you're wearing the right labels.  Don't go the next 20 years allowing one negative comment to hold you back.

SN: I totally needed to hear this which is why I am sharing with the world.  I've grown enough spiritually to understand and not let the things that others say about me affect the way I feel about myself.  However, I'm human and not perfect which means there have been times when I have slipped and let someone get more credit than they should have...and because of this, I have fallen into a place where I did believe the things that were said to me.  Words...they can build you up and bring you down! But The Word says so much more about us...read The Word of God... 

Many people don't know any better.  They wear the negative labels like they're the truth.  They become so engrained in their thinking that they end up becoming what people say they are instead of what God says they are.  

Are there labels that are holding you back today?  What a coach said?  What a counselor said? Even negative comments spoken by your parents, grandparents, aunts or uncles?  This is the time to remove every negative label.  People don't determine your destiny; God does.  The only power that label has over you is the power that you give it.  If you will remove it; if you will forgive that person and quit dwelling on it, then that label will have no effect on you. 

Prayer : Father, thank You for Your truth which sets me free.  I choose to let go of every negative word spoken over me.  I choose to forgive those who have hurt me.  I embrace Your Word which is my identity in Jesus' name. Amen. 

Feel better? I know I do...

This was sent to me by a friend, it is a published daily devotional...when I find out which one, I will give credit where credit is due. 

BREAKING NEWS

Yesterday on ALL of my social network accounts, I went ahead and revealed the breaking news, so if you aren't a follower @danadcg Twitter @danadcg Instagram Dana George Facebook, then you probably missed out on the news...GO FOLLOW...oh and a new one MelloYella KEEK.

Toodles. 

I been gone, I been gone, I been gone!!!

I'm back in a blogging mood, are you surprised?  If not, you should be.  Not that I haven't wanted to write anything, it's the the fact that I haven't had the time to write anything.  Last October I started something new, AdvoCare, in January I received new job assignments at the J-O-B, and this year, well let's just say this year has been eventful thus far...(breaking news coming next week).  So what was my point (crazy girl I know), I haven't really had time to write, oh yeah.

What else, I haven't had time to post any new YouTube videos either, I haven't had time to pay attention to my hair (laziness) but I have had time to "like" pictures on Instagram (find me @danadcg), subscribe to new YouTube channels, watch a few videos, and purchase some new hair products (for what? since I haven't been using them)...oh and Henna, I haven't henna'd my hair in 4 months...I want to say the last time was Nov/Dec...and my hair is totally feeling it.  

Hair talk : My girls got twists and it was like I had twists...I didn't have to pay much attention to their hair (as I would their normal hair) and that led to major laziness on my head.  I can't tell you how many times I clarified or even styled my hair, in fact, I rocked that stupid high pony tail that I'm forever and a day tired of...  So tired that today, I actually wore my hair out...and I was sad that I didn't bring a scrunchy with me to tie my hair up. (go figure)

After watching some of the same YT videos I'm going to get back on my hair game now...starting this weekend.

Life talk : Life has been crazy, the fam moved recently into a bigger spot...we were literally running out of space.  Everyone is comfy now and other than sitting in the house making videos (YT hair videos that is), I'll be finalizing things in the house, possibly making things I saw on Pinterest as well... (d.) Life life life, the kids are busy, we are busy, and that's just what I call the busy life of the George's. :)

Fitness talk : As summer quickly approaches I want to let all of you know about an opportunity to stay fit or get fit for the summer, check out my website HERE... Me on the other hand, I'm trying to keep my fit...as much as possible.

Until next time : Stay safe, stay warm or cold...depends on what day of the week it is in Texas (Texans joke)...for those out of state...keep it real!

~Sincerely 

MelloYella

PS I added new pics in the photo gallery, from earlier this year...enjoy!!!

 

Hair Resolutions

While checking my email earlier today, I ran across a Hair Resolutions email from Glamour Magazine.  I found it quite interesting...since it is the second day of the year and "everything new" seems to be on my mind more than usual.

See the resolutions HERE for yourself.  Or continue reading my take on the resolutions...

1. I will not peel or pick at my split ends.  ** we all know this isn't good but it's like some people and scabs or some people and pimples...it just seems like a must and you can't keep yourself away from them.  For my natural girls, I mean it's hard when you find those knots, or those tangled hairs...so my question is...do I cut it?  Okay, what if i do cut out the knots...will I one day end up with this uncomfortable style that I just can't seem to fall right because I cut my knots out at least 3 times a day? #justsaying

2. I will remember to deep condition my hair once a week.  ** Deep conditioner was my friend for the last two months of the year and if it wasn't for my iPhone reminders, I couldn't say I would have been able to stick to the once a week regimen.  I mean, you have to remember, I have to keep up with three regimens...oh make that FIVE if you include the two puppies we have at home that tangle more than my natural mane. 

3. I will stop constantly running my hands through my hair or twirling that one front strand.  **giggles** Now this is quite funny...for two reasons. One, I can't really run my hands through my hair...IT IS CURLY...two I found myself messing with that front strand this morning while sitting at my desk deciding what task I wanted to tackle first off my to-do list. 

4. I will wear my easy cop-out ponytail two days a week.  ** This is kind of funny as well...  I feel as though the ponytail/poof thingy that we natural girls rock has been my go to hair style for the winter, not on purpose, but very subconsciously.   I will definitely work on keeping it down to one or two days out of the week...maybe a "close to my wash" day. 

5. I will create some distance between myself and my flat iron/curling iron and work with my God-given texture. ** I have to say...I've been working with my God-given texture for the past year and several months...I do not need to add this to my hair resolution list.

I really don't get into all the resolution stuff, but I found this article from Glamour pretty interesting...

What's your HAIR RESOLUTIONs for 2013? Based on their list...are you doing pretty good so far?

Comment, let me know.

#beblessed

#mello

#yella

It's a NEW YEAR -- 2013

My oh my oh my...welcome to 2013!!!

I hope you all are enjoying the1st DAY OF THE NEW YEAR!!! I sure am...I just ate the best food ever...what a way to start the new year... *thanks Grandmother* :) You know what they say about where you start your year...I hope I'm eating like this the rest of the year!!!

I just wanted to check in with you all and kick the year off with a blog post.  I must admit the end of 2012 was ridiculously eventful for my family, both good and bad...with that said, I want to start the year off right.

A few things to kick off the year...

I'm stepping out of my reality and into God's reality this year.

I'm also TRUSTING God wholly.  I feel like I said that a lot in 2012, but I wasn't fully living it.

I'm kicking off the Can You 24 (Advocare) challenge next week when my products arrive. Time to get lean...since it's 2013 (a little lame, forgive me).  But I refuse to be the same way I am this time next year...I want my 6 pack...I will have a 6 pack by May 2013.

Okay enough of my goals...share yours...I wouldn't say they are really resolutions, just some things that I am determined to get going this year...with God's help.  I won't be saying the same things next year.  Which reminds me, I need to go to my first post from 2012 and read it. *smiles

Time to eat my second plate...more chocolate cookies from Unk...and play spades with my family. 

I have work tomorrow so I'll be shutting it down pretty soon.

Have a blessed 2013...looking forward to great things for my family, friends, and all of you!

#beblessed

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