Empowering Single Moms

Are you a person who worries about circumstances in your life? There certainly seems to be plenty of difficulties for us to face individually, as well as fearful events that take place in the world.

Worry is a natural part of our psyches, and when we get overwhelmed with worry it can lead to devastating health problems. Worry in abundance is just not good for us, and it does no good for the ones we worry about.

In Luke 12:25, we read this: “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life?”

Not only will it not add anything to your life, but medical data tells us it is more prone to decrease our lives by increasing illness.

What about this word, worry? What makes it so harmful to us? Doesn’t everyone worry about something?

While everyone worries about something at one time or another, it is when the worry or worries take over one’s daily life that it becomes harmful to the worrier. The word itself is known as a negative word.

There is another word that can be substituted for worry, and it is a positive word. This word is “concerned.” When we are concerned about something, it becomes the focus of our attention. We feel sympathy. We may even feel anxious and troubled. However, this emotion removes us from panic and overwhelming thoughts that follow intense worry.

When worry takes over our lives, we often are unable to think straight, our minds get muddled. As we become concerned about something that is happening, we can still stay focused and open to acknowledging the things we are able to do to help, including prayer and to focus on God’s healing and comforting Scripture.

“Cast all your cares (anxiety) upon the Lord, for he cares for you,” is a well-known verse from 1 Peter 5:7. Peter shows us the comfort that comes from God when we are upset.

The Bible also tells us that when we worry, we are in a place where we are doubting the goodness of God in our lives.

Do you think God is not concerned about problems? Do you think that God wants you to continue fearing for the future? This is just not true, for we find the words, “fear not,” written in While everyone worries about something at one time or another, it is when the worry or worries take over one’s daily life that it becomes harmful to the worrier. The word itself is known as a negative word.

There is another word that can be substituted for worry, and it is a positive word. This word is “concerned.” When we are concerned about something, it becomes the focus of our attention. We feel sympathy. We may even feel anxious and troubled. However, this emotion removes us from panic and overwhelming thoughts that follow intense worry.

When worry takes over our lives, we often are unable to think straight, our minds get muddled. As we become concerned about something that is happening, we can still stay focused and open to acknowledging the things we are able to do to help, including prayer and to focus on God’s healing and comforting Scripture.

“Cast all your cares (anxiety) upon the Lord, for he cares for you,” is a well-known verse from 1 Peter 5:7. Peter shows us the comfort that comes from God when we are upset.

The Bible also tells us that when we worry, we are in a place where we are doubting the goodness of God in our lives.

Do you think God is not concerned about problems? Do you think that God wants you to continue fearing for the future? This is just not true, for we find the words, “fear not,” written in 365 times..

Psalm 34:4, “I sought the Lord and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.”

Psalm 37:8, “Refrain from anger and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself (do not worry), it tends only to evil.”

Psalm 56:3, “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you (God).”

Psalm 94:19, “When anxiety was great within me, your consolation (comforting) brought me joy.”

OUR FLESHLY DESIRES

Because the carnal world in which we live offers so much in the way of temptations, it caters to our fleshly desires which is also another big distraction:

Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.

But, praise be to God that through His Holy Spirit we can overcome the temptations of our flesh. We don’t have to give in!

The temptations in your life are no different from what others experience. And God is faithful. He will not allow the temptation to be more than you can stand. When you are tempted, he will show you a way out so that you can endure.

James 1:14-15 NLT

HOW TO OVERCOME DISTRACTIONS

Regardless of what your goals or plans are (spiritual, physical, financial, personal), these eight tips will help you to stay focused and overcome distractions along the way.

IDENTIFY WHAT DISTRACTS YOU

ELIMINATE WHATEVER DISTRACTIONS YOU CAN

CHANGE YOUR ENVIRONMENT

HAVE A DAILY TASK LIST

MONITOR YOUR THOUGHTS

REAFFIRM YOUR GOALS DAILY

BEWARE OF THE DEVIL
RECOGNIZE AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF “GOOD DISTRACTIONS”

Do you sometimes find it hard to stay focused and not get distracted?

Unfortunately, we live in a world today where it is becoming easier and easier to be distracted in general. Even those who consider themselves to be very self-disciplined are not immune.

the word distraction as something that directs one’s attention away from something else. Simply put, distractions are meant to shift our focus.

Distractions can come in the form of people, things, specific places or environments, circumstances, thoughts, or temptations.

Today we’re fasting from the thought that says, "I can't change."
We’ve all felt at times that we can’t change a certain habit or a weakness in our lives. We often feel “confined” by whatever has previously “defined” us. But, as we change our mindsets regarding WHO we are and what God has given us, ANYTHING can change. Today a new hope will be born in you!

AWAKEN TO GOD'S GRACE

His grace empowers us to change, to break a habit, or to be free from our past. The river of grace is always flowing. Just step into it and receive!

BELIEVE THAT THE POWER TO CHANGE IS A GIFT

2 Timothy 2:25 says God grants “repentance” or “the power to change” AS A GIFT.

ALL CHANGE BEGINS BY BELIEVING YOU ARE LOVED BY GOD

Romans 2:4b says, “Don’t you realize that it is God’s loving kindness that is trying to lead you to change the way you think and act?”

HIS LOVE AND KINDNESS CHANGES THE WAY WE THINK; THEN THEY CHANGE THE WAY WE ACT

All lasting change begins by surrendering your thought life to the Word of God.

BELIEVE IN THE PROCESS THAT LEADS TO PROGRESS

Don’t worry if it doesn’t happen right away. Jesus touched the blind man once, in Mark 8, and then touched him a second time, before he was completely healed. I believe these next 40 days are going to be your SECOND touch from Jesus.

REDEFINE YOURSELF ONLY AS WHAT GOD SAYS ABOUT YOU

Disconnect from the past definition of your habits, traits, and limitations. You are being changed into His image.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

God has given me the gift to change. My habits, emotions, and life will change by changing the way I think. I submit to the process of renewing my mind, and I expect divine progress. I refuse to accept past definitions and limitations of myself. As I embrace God’s view of me, through His Word, I am being changed into His image, in Jesus’ Name!

Today we are fasting from the thought that says, "I'm limited."
Perhaps you've felt limited by your past, your upbringing, or your pain. We all have something we think may limit us.

GOD IS ABLE!

He will do above and beyond all you can ask or think. (Ephesians 3:20) He’s not limited, and so neither are you, because you are made in His image.

MEET JEPHTHAH!

His past told him that he was the son of a prostitute. But God told him he was a mighty warrior (Judges 11:1)! Each one of us has conflicting voices telling us who we are. You must choose God’s version of yourself, rather than people’s version of you. Side with what God says about you.

LEAVE THE ROOM

The father of faith, Abraham, felt confined and limited by his inability to have a child with his wife Sarah. So God brought Abraham out of the house, and told him to look UP and count the stars (Genesis 15:5). Whenever you feel limited, walk outside and look up. Look to God.

YOU CAN ONLY SEE STARS WHEN YOU’RE LOOKING UP!

Repeat step 3 above! Stop looking at the ceiling and start looking at the stars.

GET IN TOUCH WITH YOUR NEW SPIRIT

Your spirit is your vertical window, giving you the ability to look up and see from God’s point of view. Your flesh is your horizontal window, allowing you only to look around at your circumstance or to look back at your past limitations. Open your vertical window and look up, expecting God to do above and beyond all you can ask or think!

LIVING BEYOND YOUR WILDEST EXPECTATIONS AND DREAMS STARTS WITH SOME WILD EXPECTATIONS AND DREAMS!

Dream big. Ask big. Expect big! He will do infinitely above and beyond your highest thoughts and dreams!

DON'T LIMIT GOD

Psalm 78:41 says, “They limited the Holy One of Israel.” (KJV) We limit Him when we think small, dream small, and ask small. Jabez prayed: ENLARGE MY TERRITORY. (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) Ask that today.

THINK IT AND SAY IT

I side with what God says about me today. I am a mighty warrior. I will not be defined or confined by my past. I refuse to be limited by my failure, mistakes, or the limitations others have put on me.
I leave the room where the ceiling is, and I look up. I look up, expecting God to do exceedingly abundantly above and beyond my highest hopes, thoughts, desires, and dreams!
Today I ask God to bless me indeed and enlarge my territory. I refuse to limit Him, and therefore I will break through, in Jesus' Name!