A man’s heart plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps.
Proverbs 16:9 (New King James Version)

I am a witness to this scripture above because I have wanted to attend Bethune Cookman University since I was a child. It was my dream to attend this school. But the Lord directed me to attend Grand Canyon University, where I am a proud graduate. Go Lopes. Also, the scripture says I am not in control of where I go. HE is. You can make plans where you may want to go, but God will redirect you where HE wants you to go to bring him the honor and fulfill his purpose at that destination. When the Lord directs you to go somewhere, you don’t have any choice but to go. I’m a jobseeker; I know he will lead me to my next job opportunity and direct me anywhere else I go in this life.

Love & Blessings,
Robin.

You are the light of the world- like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. Matthew 5:14 (New Living Translation)

This scripture explains that we, as Christians, are light in this dark word. We are compared to a city on a hill that cannot be hidden because we are a light that we carry with us wherever we go and can’t be ignored that is leading people out of the darkness of sin to the new light of life that can be found in Jesus Christ.

Stay encouraged,

Robin

They are not part of this world any more than I am. John 17:16 (The Living Bible)

We, as Christians, are told over, over, over, over again. We are in the world but not of the world. That is true, and how are we not of the world? We show Jesus Christ in our everyday lives through our actions, words, ideas, thoughts, social media posts, etc. People will notice that we are different from the world, and they want to know why that will allow us the opportunity to share Jesus. Sometimes we, as Christians, can act like the world that can confuse people and won’t be able to tell us apart. God gives us grace and mercy everyday to do better. Jesus was not from this world while living in the world; his actions, words, ideas, and thoughts were not of the world but of the Father. Jesus is the perfect example of us continuing not to be of this world.

Stay encouraged,

Robin

On December 2nd, 2022, I listened to Friday Night Live on LinkedIn. Brayan Sagray was one of the hosts. He said ‘’an individual hated him because of the letters he had next to his name.’’ The letters are DPM FACFAS. DPM means Doctors of podiatric medicine, and FACFAS means Fellows of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. 

Bryan Sagray is in San Antonio, Texas. I sent him a note saying I was proud of him for achieving the letters next to his name. Don’t have that person or anyone discourage you from attaining those letters next to your name. The individual hating on you because of those letters are a fool. You are inspiring someone with those letters next to your name. Continue to achieve great success, etc. 

If you achieve success in your personal or professional life, be proud of your achievements. As I say to Bryan and you, don’t let anyone discourage, put you down, or hate you because you achieved something they didn’t. Your achievements should be fuel for them to achieve their goals. You are inspiring someone with your success. Show off your achievements and celebrate them. Congratulations, and I am very proud of you. Continue to achieve great success. 

Feel free to connect with Bryan on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryan-sagray-dpm-facfas/
Feel free to share your personal or professional achievements in the comments below.

Keep moving forward,

Robin

I have told you these things so that in me, you may have peace. In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33 (NIV).

In the previous blog post, I talked about my favorite Bible Scripture. In this blog post, I will talk about my second favorite Bible Scripture. The above Scripture is my second favorite because it encourages me that the words of Jesus will bring me comfort and peace. I have peace in Jesus. I don’t have to look at anyone or anywhere to find peace. Jesus offers the perfect peace that sustains me through my difficulties. I will encounter difficulties as long as I’m here in the world. I am unable to avoid it. I must deal with them. I will face various challenges, including disease, death, unemployment, natural catastrophes, tragedies, etc. I will have the courage to overcome my problems. In Jesus, I am an overcomer.

Keep Moving Forward,

Robin

But I focus on this one thing: Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead.
Philippians 3: 13, NLT

This Bible Scripture above is my favorite because it encourages me to forget what happened in my past, including past mistakes, failures, memories, bad actions, wrong choices, etc. The past is past. I can’t change my past. I can’t put my focus on what happened in the past; I can’t erase it. It’s done. If I continue to focus on my past, I will miss what’s ahead of me. I am going to crash. Also, I can’t have my past distract me from moving forward. I must put it behind me. Forget about it. Also, it encourages me to look ahead, which are new opportunities, new beginnings, new relationships, new connections, etc. focusing on now, working and fulfilling my goals, and continuing to improve. Keep moving forward and looking towards the future.

What is your favorite Bible Scripture?

Keep moving forward,

Robin

1. The Amplified Translation

I was introduced to the amplified translation by Bible gateway. When I read a Scripture in this translation, I was like, wow, I like this. I love this translation because it’s simple to read, and I can readily grasp what the scriptures are saying; for instance, you shall love your neighbor as yourself [ that means unselfishly seeking the best or higher good for others]. Matthew 23: 39 AMP. I currently use the amplified translation in my Bible app on my phone and tablet.

2. The Message Bible Translation

I was introduced to the message translation at my former church bookstore. While reading the scriptures in this translation, I got excited because it spoke in a language I say—the everyday language. I can read and understand it easily. I have used the message translation multiple times in my Bible app on my phone and tablets. I carry the paper message Bible to church on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Both of these translations should be available in your Bible app, and you can purchase a paper Bible in these excellent translations at your local bookstore, Christian bookstore, or Amazon. Please share with me in the comments section below your favorite Bible translation and why?

Keep moving forward,

Robin

The clock of life is wound but once, and no man has the power to tell just when the hands will stop at a late or early hour. Today, only is our own. So, live, love and toil with a will; place no faith in tomorrow, for the clock may be still. (Smith, n. d.).

The clock of life indicates the time in our lives. The clock of life is invisible. Only the Lord sees the clock in our lives, not us. Also, the clock of life works by the Lord, not us. The clock of life works only one time. We can’t go back and wound it up multiple times, and we don’t have the control to tell when the clock will stop at an early or late hour. Today is all we have. It’s the only thing we own. So, what do we do with today? Live, love, and work hard with great enthusiasm and energy. Enjoy it to the fullest. Don’t put faith into tomorrow because it is not guaranteed; that the clock may stop.

Keep moving forward,

Robin

References  

Clock [Picture]. (n.d.). https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/pluttis-wall-clock-black-60511833/.

Smith, R.H. (n.d.). The Clock of Life. https://www.pinterest.com

Funny Editor is a website with various good, clean, and funny jokes. I found out about this website when I receive their jokes in my email. I don’t recall signing up for the jokes to be sent to my email. I looked through the jokes; I didn’t fall out laughing, but the jokes had me giggling and chuckling.

I shared the jokes with my Facebook and Twitter audience, my NSCS family, and the audience at Genuine Hearts. There were no negative comments about the jokes from the audience. On the website, you can choose from various categories to find jokes to laugh at, such as music, professional, science, holiday, political, etc. In addition, you can submit your own joke and request that the jokes be sent to your email.

Funny editor is a fantastic website where you can go to laugh, utilize the jokes in your comedy act, and share them with those who could use a laugh. This website doesn’t have any Christian faith-based elements to it. You feel inspired to laugh. It’s healthy for your spirit to laugh. The best medicine is a good laugh. The Bible states as much. To learn more about the funny editor, click on this link. https://www.funnyeditor.com.

Share a joke you’ve heard in the comments area below. Please keep it clean.

Keep moving forward, 

Robin 

Worship 24/7 is a Christian music radio station that broadcasts twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, Christian worship music. In December of 2020, I learned about this radio station on Twitter. I enjoy listening to worship 24/7 because it allows me to begin my day with the Lord. In the mornings, I play worship 24/7.

While listening to worship 24/7, you won’t hear any commercials, no small talk. Instead, you will listen to all worship music, statements such as you were made to worship 24/7, worship is a lifestyle, etc. In addition, you will listen to various hosts sharing words of encouragement.

When you have the opportunity to listen to worship 24/7 and enjoy what you’re hearing, you may donate to worship 24/7 to help them stay on the air. You can listen to worship 24/7 on the worship 24/7 app or the website. Click on the link to learn more about worship 24/7. https://worship247.com/

Keep moving forward,

Robin