TURNING POINT TUESDAY: OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW YOU!

When  God gave me the idea to start a business and name it Dynamic Destiny I asked, "Why the name Destiny?" Many people are familiar with the concept of Destiny and it is a word that is used quite frequently even among people who do not believe in God.  For this reason, I was hesitant to use the name but I wanted to be obedient to the holy spirit.  As I continued to seek God like never before the holy spirit started dealing with me in the area of NEW.  One day after reading the Bible I looked at the word Destiny and it all made sense.  The word DESTINY came alive, and I saw clearly where the Lord was directing me.  I get chills just thinking about how God will reveal himself when you diligently seek him.  I picked up a pen and wrote Determined Events Sent To Ignite a New You.  This is the message that God wanted me to share with the world and I was so excited that it all made sense now! (This blog entry is lengthy but if you are serious about Following Christ please read in its entirety)

I will share the meaning of the Acronym for DESTINY in the manner that the holy spirit revealed it to me.  Every Event in your life is a Determined Event.  Events are sent to in the form of man and some are sent supernaturally.  Supernaturally means that an Event can be Sent by our Heavenly Father or by the Principalities of Darkness (Please read Ephesians 6:12).  Man can be used as a vessel to send events under direction of God or under Demonic Influence.  Many times we automatically assume that every Bad Event that comes our way is God's fault.  The truth of the matter is God wants us to prosper and he does NOT want to Harm us.  Yes he does allow some things to happen (read book of Job),  but in the book of Jeremiah Gods shares his heart for us.  It says in Jeremiah 29:11, For I know the thoughts and plans that I have for you, says the Lord, thoughts and plans for welfare and peace and not for evil, to give you hope in your final outcome.  I don't know about you but that scripture does something to me everytime I read it.  For so many years, I remained an OLD Kendra because I thought God was picking on me.  I thought every bad thing that came my way was a result of God just taking his Divine Hands off of the situation.  For this reason, I grew angry and bitter with my circumstances and with life in general.  For some people who know me now this will be hard for you to believe because you now know the NEW Kendra, thank the Lord. 

When life deals you a blow that causes hurt and pain it is natural to ask, "God why did you allow this to happen?"  If not dealt with through the spirit of Jesus Christ Events in life can make you Worse instead of Better.  I am well aware that Old can mean good in many instances, just like the beauty that lies in antiques.  For this this reason, I am not saying that everything old is Bad.  The NEW I am referring to in Destiny means Better than before; something Never Seen.  In this concept, New does not lie in things, instead it lies in your Mind, Spirit, and Actions.  Furthermore, I am not referring to the outward appearance of someone or something.  Someone could be 100 years old and although their skin is wrinkle on the outside, their spirit is smooth and crisp like Christ on the inside.  We have to start dealing with the root of  undealt with issues that are causing us to be an Awful Witness for Christ.  I can talk about it because I have been there done that.  It is easy to be a Christian when everything is going your way and when blessings are showering down, but what are your actions when you are down to your last dime?  How about your actions when someone calls you everything but a child of God?   The bottom line is are you becoming a NEW (better) person or are you reverting back to the OLD self? 

We ALLOW the enemy to take us on a downward spiral when events come our way that we do not understand.   When you feel like you do not have hope or a future you will do things that disrespect yourself and others.  One way we can unite together and send the enemy to the pitts of hell where he belongs is to IGNITE A NEW YOU in every situation that comes your way!  If someone hurts you, instead of trying to get him/her back allow that situation to conform you into the image of Christ.  By doing this you are fulfilling your God Given Destiny. It says in Romans 8:29 For those whom He foreknew (of whom He was aware and loved beforehand).  He also destined from the beginning (foreordaining them) to be molded into the image of His Son (and share inwardly His Likeness) that He might become the firstborn among many brethren. This scripture is so awesome because it tells us what we should represent at all times; no matter what Event comes our way. We have to stop blending in with nonbelievers when Determined Events are Sent our way.  If someone curses us out and we turn around and curse them out then how are we showing the Light of Christ?  The TRUTH is unleashed when life starts smelling like rotten food instead of a bed of roses.  That is when our Character is revealed.  Conduct a Self Assessment today and evaluate when an event comes your way, "How do you respond to it?"  Are you just Talking the Talk or are you Walking the Walk?  For many years as a believer in Christ I blended in with the crowd because I was bitter with my circumstances (Events).  I am so thankful for the NEW Testament and that Jesus Christ came to Redeem us and make us NEW in him.  Ezekiel 36:26-27 A new heart will I give you and a new spirit will I put within you, and I will take away the stony heart out of your flesh and give you a heart of flesh.  And I will put my Spirit within you and cause you to walk in My statutes, and you shall heed My ordinances and do them.  This scripture is so Powerful!  Many people are walking around with Stony hearts.  If you love God with all of our heart, mind, and soul make sure YOUR ACTIONS and Thoughts reflect that.

If you are still operating in the OLD self then it is time for a Life Changing make over to fulfill the Dynamic Destiny God has for you.  God already knew before you were born what your Destiny SHOULD BE. However,  he gave us Free Will to see if we would choose to Walk In his Perfect Will for our lives.  Start Stretching yourself in every area of your life and live filled with the fruit of the spirit.  Do NOT allow Events that are sent your way push you out of the Will of God.  You might say, "I know this and you are not telling me anything I do not know."  Well if we know this, "Why don't our ACTIONS reflect it?" (This message is ministering to me and it can be painful, but pain sometimes comes before healing).  I want you to examine today how you respond when situations do not go your way.  Let's hold each other accountable to Shining a Light so Bright that Everyone will know it has to be the BLOOD OF JESUS.  Do not settle for the Old you!  We will never reach Perfection until we are with Jesus Christ, but we should all strive daily to reflect the Image of Christ in our Words, Thoughts, and Actions.

So the next time you think about your DESTINY, remember Determined Events Sent To Ignite a New You!  Do not allow that event to get you off the Right Path.  Instead use EVERY EVENT as an opportunity to Witness to others Gods ability make you NEW in the mist of a storm.  Send a message to the enemy that his plots only make you a New (better) person and as long as you live in this Universe you will work hard to Conform to the Image of Christ.  Thanks to All the Supporters of this Blog and I Pray that you are Growing with me every week.  I am so thankful for Conviction, because it only makes me a NEW person.  Love and Blessings from Dynamic DESTINY!
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I LEAVE YOU WITH THE TRUE MEANING OF NEW!  II CORINTHIANS 5:17  THEREFORE, IF ANYONE IS IN CHRIST, HE IS A NEW CREATION; OLD THINGS HAVE PASSED AWAY; BEHOLD, ALL THINGS HAVE BECOME NEW.

TURNING POINT TUESDAY: HAVE YOU STOPPED GROWING? Without Growth We Cannot Fulfill our DESTINY.

Happy Turning Point Tuesday!  Do you think you have reached the end of your GROWTH CYCLE?  I think it is only normal for us to assume that because we are 18 or over that we are done Growing.  The type of Growth I want to deal with is Emotional and Spiritual Growth.  We have all heard the comment, "I am a Grown Woman or Man."  I even joke with my husband when he is amazed by how much I can eat and I tell him, "What do you expect I am a GROWN WOMAN!"  The sad fact is many adults have GROWN BODIES but INFANT MENTALITIES.  I remember a time in my life when it appeared to everyone else I was doing well in life.  Yes I had a career, a car, and a home but instead of growing I was shrinking.  I say this because I allowed other things and people to take time away from the most important priorities in my life.  I did not  feed my Spirit with the right food to stimulate Growth.  What are you feeding your spirit?  Many people are feeding their spirit with unhealthy relationships, stressful situations we bring upon ourselves, negative music and T.V. shows, and activities that do not contribute to our success.  If you are spending more time on the phone talking about people than helping someone in your community, you have to assess if you are shrinking?  Or if you spend more time hanging out than working on how you can become a better person inside and out you might be shrinking. 

This message is not to point the finger at anyone, because as I have shared before every time I write it forces me to look at my own dirty laundry.  My hopes are that together we can start implementing plans that will lead to a New You and a New Me.  As long as we are breathing in this universe we should always be in a Growth Stage.  My heart is that people will start getting rid of relationships, things, and activities that ARE NOT adding to your Maturity.  Ask yourself are you better off today than you were one year ago?  What about 5 years ago?  If you are on a downward spiral it is okay, because you still have a chance to do something about it.  It is time to break some strongholds in your life that are preventing you from fulfilling your Destiny.  What are you doing that makes you feel AWFUL afterwards?  If you honestly answer this question it is the first step to GROWTH.  Do you have a habit or personality trait that makes you feel Filthy?  This is the very thing that God wants you to hand over to him.  Until we completely surrender our shortcomings to God we will never be all we are intended to be.  When I speak to young people I tell them to imagine having someone video record them 24/7 without them knowing they are being taped.  What if the footage was aired on a well known T.V. network?  Better yet, why not just show it to their parents, teachers, or people they respect in the community.  For the adults who know without a doubt you are GROWN, what if someone taped you?  Just think about how differently we would act if we knew we were being taped and all our friends and family would see it.  The sad news is we are more concerned about what other people think of us than doing what is right and what God thinks about us.  We have to get to a place where we are Determined not to revert back to the mind and ways of an infant.  Do it for your development, but also do it for the people that look up to you (children). Ephesians 4:14-15 Amplified. So then, we may no longer be children, tossed (like ships) to and fro between chance and gusts of teach, dealing and wavering with every changing wind of doctrine, (the prey of) the cunning and cleverness of unscrupulous men, (gamblers engaged) in every shifting form of trickery in inventing errors to mislead.  Rather, let our lives lovingly express truth (in all things, speaking truly, living truly).  Enfolded in love, let us grow up in every way and in all things into Him Who is the Head, (even) Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).

Straddling the fence might feel okay in the beginning, but sooner or later you are going to become weary of standing in that uncomfortable position for too long.  The only way to find peace is to pick the Side of the Fence that will promote and take you to the Next Level in your Emotional and Spiritual well-being.  Start planting the Right Seeds in the Right Soil to Reap the Right Results.  Nobody in this world has arrived in the area of Growth and if you think you have you are WRONG!  There are always areas in our life that we can improve upon if we are serious about impacting this world for the better.  We only have one LIFE to live, so why NOT add Excitement by Growing to Magnificent Levels each and everyday.  Please go on this journey with me and I promise you will feel a Weight Lifted off of your Spirit that allows you to devote your energy to areas that are most important to you.

*If you always feel good when you are around certain people, check whether or not they make you feel good because they are Adding to your life, or if you feel good because you are SHRINKING with them (comfort zone).  I leave you with the quote below.  Have a Great rest of the week Growing into Your Dynamic Destiny!!

"We find comfort among those who agree with us-Growth among those who don't." Frank A. Clark

DETERMINED EVENTS SENT TO IGNITE a NEW YOU!

TURNING POINT TUESDAY: IS FEAR ROBBING YOU OF YOUR DESTINY? Discover the New Meaning of F.E.A.R.

Are you allowing something or someone to scare you out of fulfilling your Purpose?  At some point all of us can probably admit that we have been overcome by fear.  Fear can be so devastating that it paralyzes us from enjoying life, family, and friends.  We know that there are two kinds of Fear.  Fear of the Lord and the  "Spirit of fear."  Fear of the Lord shows God how much we respect and honor his authority and power, so we should all possess this fear.  This blog will discuss the "Spirit of fear."  I am convinced that the spirit of fear is the reason why so many people are living very lonely,depressing, and frustrating lives.  Can you think about the first time you felt afraid?  I remember the first time I experienced fear was after watching a scary movie as a little girl.  I knew my mom and dad did not want me watching scary movies, but while flipping through the channels I could not pass up the opportunity.  Even though I did not watch the entire movie, I watched enough to scare me silly.  I remember almost catching cramps in my neck from the constant looking over my shoulder as I walked down the dark hallway to my room.  I can laugh about it now, but it sure wasn't funny when it was time to go to sleep.  As I laid in bed every familiar object in my room started to look very unfamiliar!  Looking at the closet door just knowing a monster or Jason would jump out at any time.  The bottom line is we were not born with the spirit of fear.  As humans we are exposed to situations and people that impart fear into our lives.  2 Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind."

Just think about that one thing you are so afraid of doing, that the mere thought of it causes heart palpitations. If you have ever taken a look at the Top 10 fears faced by people you will typically find Public Speaking, Snakes, Flying, Death, and Rejection on the list.  As an adult, what are you afraid of?  I am serious, take a moment right now to take an inventory of your Fears.  Write your Fears down on a piece of paper.  You might say well Kendra why is it important to do that? It is important because until you acknowledge your fears you will never be able to overcome them.  Too many people are sweeping their fears under the rug like they don't exist.  Sweeping stuff under the rug does not change the fact that the floor is still dirty.  Once you come to grips with what is causing fear, then you can come up with a plan to wipe the spirit of fear out of your life! I believe with all my heart that somebody is going to read this blog and start Living out their Hopes and Dreams.  Make up in your Mind Today to Stare Fear in the Face and tell it, "You have no Place in my Life so Get to Stepping and  NEVER show your Face again!"  If you want to get set free from Fear you have to get SICK and TIRED of being SICK and TIRED  of being AFRAID.  There is a new Career for someone right now, but you have to depend on God instead of yourself to see you through.  That new Career is a direct link to you fulfilling your Destiny.  I am not finished. Somebody is supposed to GO BACK TO SCHOOL.  Stop saying you are not smart enough and Smack Fear in the Face by researching and applying to the schools you would like to attend today!  Somebody else reading this blog is AFRAID to pursue your Dream.  You think that other people will think your Dream is stupid and you are afraid of rejection and failure.  Your Dream could become a reality if you stop worrying about others and start focusing on God's plan for your life.  Look at how many ideas were silly in the beginning, but guess which millionaires are laughing now?  Did you know that  LOVE defeats FEAR?  When love is completely operating in your life there is no room for fear. 1John 4:18 There is not fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment.  The one who fears is not made perfect in love.   Short story: Last summer when my son and cousin were playing in the backyard we saw a snake.  My heart skipped a beat when I first saw the snake.  The snake was within a couple of feet away from the kids.  My reaction turned from Fear to Love!  I told the kids to run and I then proceeded to cut the snake into three pieces with a saw.  I could hear the kids in the background cheering me on.  "Get that snake mommy, that snake won't bite us today!" If the kids were not out back and I saw the snake I probably would have screamed and ran in the house.  However, when you LOVE someone and his/her life is on the line you will stand Face to Face with Fear.  Well I am here to tell you that YOUR LIFE IS ON THE LINE AND IF YOU LOVE YOURSELF, IT IS TIME TO DEFEAT FEAR ONCE AND FOR ALL!   I do not want any of my fellow brothers and sisters to run away from their purpose because of fear.  My heart is so filled with emotion as I write because I know without a doubt that someone is getting SET FREE right now and I give ALL GLORY TO GOD! Isaiah 41:10.

My hopes are that we can hold each other accountable to live a life without the spirit of Fear.   We can speak Fear or any other unpleasant spirit into existence (Proverbs 18:21).  Please take a stand with me to stop saying any word that has the meaning of the spirit of Fear (afraid, worried, scared to name a few).  There will be times when we feel fear in our hearts and minds, because we are still in the flesh, but that doesn't mean we have to verbally say the word.  Start speaking Life into your situation.  I challenge you to start thinking about fear in a different way when you start to feel this emotion.  For example when you are get ready to take a test and you feel Fear rising in you, change the definition of Fear to FACING EVERY ASSIGNMENT READILY!  This means no matter what comes your way you are willing and ready for the challenge, because God has your back.  This acronym for FEAR is something that I use when it is time for me to do something out of my comfort zone.  I STARE FEAR IN THE FACE AND MAKE UP IN MY MIND TO Face Every Aassignment Readily and You can Too!  Now go back to that list that you wrote your fears on.  If you did not write your fears down, take the time to do it.  Look up Isaiah 41:10. Yes take the time to look it up and meditate on it.  Read this scripture several times until it sinks down into your soul.  This is a scripture I have stood on since I was a young girl and it gives me strength to push pass my feelings to Face Ever Assignment Readily.  After the scripture sets in take that piece of paper with your fears written on it and tear it up into little pieces.  Put it in the trash where it belongs, because it serves NO PURPOSE in your life.  Do not look back, push forward putting ALL your trust in the Lord.

I want to take this time to thank God because without him I am Nothing, but with him I can do all things through him that gives me strength!  In addition, I thank all of the supporters and readers of this blog.  Just by taking time out of your busy schedules to read this blog, you are showing your commitment to Walk Into Your Dynamic Destiny! Please take advantage of the share tool bar at the end of the post to send to others that might need encouragement in this area. 

I leave you with a quote by Marianne Williamson that has inspired me in so many ways and I hope it will do the same for you!
"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.  Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.  It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens.  We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and fabulous?  Actually, who are you not to be?  You are a child of God.  Your playing small doesn't serve the world.  There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you.  We are all meant to share, as children do.  We are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.  It's not just in some of us, it's in everyone.  And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.  As we are liberated from our fear, our presence automatically liberates others."

Determined Events Sent To Ignite a New You!

TURNING POINT TUESDAY: DO YOU HAVE YOUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT?

Time and time again, we hear the saying,"You need to get your priorities straight!"  Not only have I heard this saying, but I have said this to a few people in my lifetime.  In the short run it feels better to point the finger at others and tell them what they should and shouldn't be doing.  Today I challenge us all to point the finger at ourselves.  It is NOT good enough to get PRIORITIES STRAIGHT, without having a PLAN of ACTION and sticking to it to ACHIEVE RESULTS.  For example, how can I say I put God First in my life, yet I do not take time out each day to spend time with him.  You see, my priorities might be straight and in order (verbally), but if I am not putting action behind the priority it is nothing more than hot air.  My heart is being pulled to deal with this subject, because I believe so many people are living a depressed and stressful lives because they have not tapped into the power of Prioritizing their way into Purpose.  Developing Priorities allows us to focus our attention on interests and values according to their importance.  Let's say your number one priority is your family.  My question for you is, "What actions have you taken to show that family is your first priority?" I remember a time in my life when my family was high on my priority list, but you wouldn't have known it by the way I was acting.  I put my Career before the needs of my family.  For this reason, I was All Used Up when it was time to give my family the love and attention they needed.  What or Who is using up the energy you should be spending on the most important priorities in your life?  When your priorities are out of order, your Hopes and Dreams are prolonged: and even worse LOST.

Look at how many people are moving away from their priorities to "Keep up with the Joneses."  I think it is awesome when God blesses people with nice things, but at the end of the day you can't take those things with you, and they are God's things anyway.  The truth of the matter is too many folks are trying to
Copy the Priority List of those around them, instead of relying on God for the Priority List that is uniquely created for them.  Just because you have a friend that owns a 5,000 square foot house, that doesn't mean it should be your priority to do the same.  The friend with the large house might have the house because they had their Priorities straight and they worked hard to fulfill their Goals.  On the other hand, the friend might have acquired the home based on Irresponsible priorities, which is causing him to struggle each month to pay the mortgage.  The point here is get your eyes off of the Value System of others and work hard to Apply the Value System that works for you and your family. 

We must "Stick to and Activate Priorities" if we want to walk into our Dynamic Destiny. Do NOT make a Habit of detouring from your Priority List.  What about that budget you are trying to stick to?  You might have financial stability at the top of your Priority List, but your actions demonstrate constant splurging on things you do not need.  Before you purchase anything you should ask yourself  Do I need it, Do I want it, and Does it contribute to my God Given Destiny? I have been guilty of trying to stick to a budget, but failing because I saw something I wanted that did not contribute to my Purpose on Earth.  Not too mention the additional pressure you have when kids are in the picture.  Do not feel guilty about enjoying life and getting things that you like.  The problem develops when you are not disciplined enough in a particular area and you allow THINGS to distract you from sticking to your Priority List.  Make sure you Develop your Priorities according to God's plan for the current Season in your life and activate the plan in an Effort to reap Results!  Haggai 1:6-7 (Amplified) You have sown much, but you have reaped little; you eat, but you do not have enough; you drink, but you do not have your fill; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; and he who earns wages has earned them to put them in a bag with holes in it.  Thus says the Lord of hosts: Consider your ways (your previous and present conduct) and how you have fared.

It is not just good enough to verbalize your priorities, write them down on paper and put it somewhere you will see it (Bathroom Mirror, Refrigerator, front of Planner, Dashboard of Car).  This list will serve as a constant reminder of What is important to you and the actions you are taking to show it.  Every time you look at your Priorities, ask yourself, "Am I living my life according to the priorities I have identified?"  If the answer is no, it is time to uncover and eliminate the obstacles that are preventing Growth in this area.  When we look at the Health of our Country, our Family, and our local Communities some of the problems can be linked to not having our Priorities in order and Working hard to ensure goals are manifested.  
Written Exercise: Take some time to rank these priorities in order of 1-10 with 1 representing the most important (Health, Finances, Family, Spirituality, Myself, Career, Personal Development, Friendships, Hobbies, Community)  You can formulate your own types of priorities, but my goal is to encourage you to think about your priorities and evaluate if you are putting your money where your mouth is.  After you rank the priorities write down what you are doing in those areas to bring about action.  What you might find is you need more action in order for the priorities to become reality in your life.  If you have only one thing you are doing beside your top five priorities, it is time to do some work.  Life is too precious and too short to avoid pouring your energy into the people and goals that are important to you.  If Personal Development is one of your top Priorities, do something this week to better yourself.  If Health is a top priority, challenge yourself this week to eat healthier and exercise.  Please take a stand with me to Revisit Your Priorities and if need be Change them to be in sync with your Purpose.  DO NOT allow anyone or anything to Steer you away from Achieving RESULTS.  I leave you with this quote: Decide what you want, decide what you are willing to exchange for it.  Establish your priorities and go to work. H.L. Hunt

 D.E.S.T.I.N.Y. - Determined Events Sent To Ignite a New You!

TURNING POINT TUESDAY: ARE YOU A WALL BUILDER OR A WALL BREAKER?

At first thought you might say you are definitely a WALL BREAKER, based on your attempt to treat people the way you would like to be treated.  You might also say you are very nice and enjoy bringing people from all walks of life together to Promote Peace.  If this is you I say Congratulations, and keep up the Great Work!  However, to be a TRUE Wall Breaker there are more responsibilities at hand and I will attempt to address two of them: Actions and Words.

A Wall Breaker must strive for Consistency in their Behaviors (Character).  This means people are not being cordial with their co-workers on Monday, then walking by them without as much as a friendly Hello on Friday.  Or what about this one, avoiding gossip about your friend for a whole month, but the next month sharing a secret he/she shared with you in confidence.  I know this information will be hard for you to swallow, because I am Choking as I am writing it.  However, when we look at the world we live in it is TIME OUT for us sharing ideas and messages that make people feel good for a couple of seconds, but do not ultimately contribute to Joy For A Lifetime.  You might ask,  "How can a little gossip Build a Wall if it is not done maliciously?"  The reality is when you share information with someone you then Give Away Control as to Who, Why, and How they share the information.  For this reason, TRUST is put on the line because the person that confided in You, did NOT confide in the other listeners you shared the information with.  It is an emotional reaction to want to talk to others when we are upset verses going to the source.  We do this because we are seeking for someone to hear us out and understand our side of the story. However when we do not handle serious disagreements or situations in a Godly manner we might be well on our way to Building Walls.  You hopefully will make amends with the person you had a disagreement with, but ARE YOU going  to share that you make amends with everyone you told, and everyone they told? So now other people might treat the person you made amends with differently, because they are holding grudges in their heart based on your side of the story. Yes it is important that we have people in our life that we can share our heart with, but if you share in a way that tears another down you have to check your motives.  One way to avoid stabbing others in the back with your words is to take time to digest the situation and decide whether or not there is a need to share it with others.  If you sleep on it you might decide the disagreement or information is not as meaningful as it was yesterday.  Proverbs 21:23 He who guards his mouth and his tongue keeps himself from troubles.  *As a reminder when I write these blogs I am also writing to set myself free from anything in my life that is blocking my Dynamic Destiny!  Let's grow Together Friends.

Secondly, If you feel you are a WALL BREAKER please examine how often you AVOID situations as a way of keeping peace.  "If I do not say anything I am being partial to both parties that are in a disagreement."  My question for you is, "Do you have influence to bring the two parties together?"  Not saying anything can be at the root of  Building Walls.  

Okay it is story time.  There once lived a man named Mr. Wall.  Everyone respected him because of his Godly Character and accomplishments in his personal and professional life.  Mr. Wall started several nonprofit organizations in his community for disadvantaged children and adults.  All in all, the city council members and the citizens felt their city was a better place because of Mr. Wall's community service and commitment to equality.  One day Mr. Wall attended a "Community Budget" meeting in an effort to understand the current financial health of the city.  During the meeting two of his close colleagues engaged in a conversation about budget reallocation that led to a meeting brawl.  Law enforcement had to intervene, due to the citizens and community leaders going from verbal blows to physical blows.  A civil moment finally arose for any participant to share his/her thoughts about the budget. Mr. Wall lowered his head and chose to stay seated.  Mr. Wall had been working on a budget plan that could benefit both parties, but he chose to remain neutral.  He knew in his heart because of the respect he had developed from community leaders and citizens they might be willing to compromise, but instead he did NOTHING.  The next day Mr. Wall was sickened by the morning headlines.  "Disagreement about the City Budget led to the Death of a City Council Member." Mr. Wall could not believe his eyes.  Not only did Mr. Wall loose a friend, but the city was still divided on this issue.  Mr. Wall will have to live with the question, " What if I had just said this______?"  Sometimes it is not What you are doing that is building walls, it is What you are NOT Doing. We can't assume the situation would have been different if Mr. Wall would have voiced his budget plan to bring the two groups together.  However, one's Actions to Promote Peace in a situation demonstrates your willingness to BREAK DOWN WALLS!

I could go on and on about this topic, but I can't.  Call to Action: Take a Stand to become a Wall Breaker!  You might have to start with yourself.  If you have built a wall that you are afraid for anyone to enter, then it is going to be difficult for you to Break Walls in your family and community.  I know it is difficult, because for years I formed a wall around me that was so thick no one even knew who was behind it.  Due to unresolved hurts, pains, and disappointments I built a Coping Wall to keep the world out.  God does not approve of this type of behavior, because as humans he has created us to be in fellowship and right relationship with our brothers and sisters.  So break down your individual wall First!  After that look for ways in everyday life to promote peace and bring people together.  It could be as simple as asking coworkers who do not usually go out to lunch together to meet for lunch (icebreaker).  What about that person who never looks up at work?  Have you ever tried to engage him/her in conversation?  We never know what someone is going through, but I believe with all my heart if you really care about people it will show through your Actions and Words.  Breaking Walls Will Contribute to your DYNAMIC DESTINY! Let's go Break Some Walls this Week for the Glory of God!  Hebrews 11:30 Because of faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they had been encompassed for seven days.
                            
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