All Things...

Everything under the sun, all things imagined and dreamed of...are possible, even probable. When told 'you are a dreamer,' 'that's impossible...' 'you're crazy...' believe...believe in the promises given you by your creator. Think on what Edmund Hillary was told when stating his goal of reaching the summit of Mt. Everest....crazy...insane...a dreamer....and yet, he did not allow defeat to enter his mind and with Tenzing Norgay reached the summit in 1955.

Dear friends all things are possible...if you can dream it you can achieve it. I have chosen to believe that I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me, who long ago placed a dream, a goal in my heart, in my mind, in my spirit. Last week I conquered a mountain, twice...something I would have said impossible in the shape I'm in at the moment. It was a lesson in humility, in awe, in overcoming hurdles set before me....it was a lesson in believing that all things are indeed possible if I just believe. Just a few short months ago I would have declined to dream, to believe, to set such lofty goals....

Dear hearts, I would have you hear what is deep within my spirit, within my heart.

There is no limit to what you can do...only the limits you set yourself, or the limits spoken over you by others...they do not know the perils you have experienced, the mountains you have already climbed and clung to; the sensation of drowning in pain, in sorrow, in incomparable fear...and still you have stood, you have walked, you have smiled and loved...despite the hardships, despite the debilitating abuses you have stood, you have given kindness to strangers, spoken compassion and encouragement...

Tell me now that you cannot do what you dream of? Tell me you are unable to complete the goals in mind, that you are unable to even think of lifting your head to the skies and asking for miracles. Tell me dear friends that it is impossible for someone with your strength, your courage to step into your life purpose, whatever that may be.

You are unique...you are especially special and bring hope to those around you just by being you. Do not give in to the lies of the enemy, to the poison spoken over your spirit, your mind by those who should be encouraging you, lifting you up, supporting your dreams and hopes. It can be a lonely road...I would speak true...it will set you apart. At times you will stand alone in your hopes and aspirations...naysayers to the right and to the left...beset behind and before...and yet you will never be truly alone. Your Heavenly Father never leaves, never forsakes...rather, He encourages, supports, gifts, treasures you and your thoughts and dreams and hopes of a stellar future, one filled with joy, with laughter, with love unceasing.

You can do all things through Christ who strengthens you....I am testament to this statement. This time last year...oh hell...6 months ago I would have said 'not possible,' myself. Today...I stand in awe of the works of His hands....the journey filled with bumps, with falls, with tempests, with fear and loathing...and yet, not one day has flitted by I didn't feel God's presence in my life, in my heart, my mind, my spirit....filling me each day with love and hope despite the disparity of circumstances.

Dear friends...all things are possible. Your freedom from fear is possible...your freedom from despair, from unspeakable sorrows is indeed possible. There is a hope to be found that none can steal from you.

"Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him. Truly he is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will not be shaken." Psalm 62

I will not be shaken...stirred perhaps...but no longer shaken...God is my refuge and there I will stay for the remainder of my days. There is no friend like Him my lost and broken victims, survivors...none like Him.

All things....go today and say these words to yourself...all things are possible....for you, for me...for us all. Walk tall and remember who you are...you are queens, kings...speak softly your truth with grace and dignity....but speak it...speak your truth and see miracles happen that will move you to tears, to thankfulness, to a quiet gratitude and belief once again in the goodness that awaits you, yes you. Remember you are loved, always.