Author: Robin Sykes

Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, I am the youngest of eight siblings. My father has passed away, but my parents, both everyday people and U.S. Army veterans, instilled strong values in me. I graduated from Jean Ribault Senior High School and went on to earn my bachelor's degree in English with an emphasis in professional writing, graduating cum laude from Grand Canyon University. Currently, I am an Avon independent sales ambassador. I am a Christian, a proud Florida girl, and an encourager. As a millennial, blogger, sports fan, foodie, disabled woman, ambivert, and everyday woman, I embrace my multifaceted identity. I live in Jacksonville with my mom, cherishing my roots and the vibrant community that shapes me.

A prayer

Robin Sykes

Heavenly Father, help me to hear your word of hope today. And help me to speak words of hope and encouragement to others, pointing them to you.

This is from Our Daily Bread
Much Love and Many Blessings,
Robin

Strength

Robin Sykes

Through prayer and meditation we activate inner strength, which allows us to:

Be still and patient
Create stability from a shaky foundation
Remain nonresident and nonattached, especially in the face of uncertainty
Embrace our own humility and limitations
Accept what we cannot do or control
Change direction or attempt something new
Endure challenges and preserve despite them
Discern when and how to act heads and hearts
Trust in a divine outcome, even when we don’t yet see it.
– Rev. Jennifer L. Sacks

This is from Be Ye Transformation
Much Love and Many Blessings,
Robin

Spread your Wings

Robin Sykes

If you have lived with chickens but thought like an eagle, it is only a matter of time before someone will seen the eagle in you and allow you to spread your wings and fly higher. But keep in mind, if you want to go for it as an eagle, you must let go of the chicken’s perspective. Celebrate your independence! Don’t allow life’s situations to deter your dreams and overpower your passions. Isaiah 40:31 says, but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. You may start on the ground, but for God’s sake end up in the air! From the eagle’s view, new opportunities are always within sight. The eagle sees what lies before him while the chicken’s view is only what lies beneath him! Trust in the Lord with all your heart. It’s time to spend your wings and lift your vision. Whatever is hindering you from receiving the word of God, let it go! You will need a full set long wings to rise above the temporal and sail into the transcendent. Consider what you could attain if you cast off the weight of yesterday and embrace the galling winds of a changed mind and an open heart.
– Valerie Brown- Debro

This is from the American Legion Auxiliary magazine 
Much Love and Many Blessings,
Robin

A prayer

Robin Sykes

Father God, we thank You for being such a loving and forgiving God. We thank you for supplying all our needs according to your riches and glory in Christ Jesus. Let us be an example of a good and faithful servant, for God and country. We give you the highest praise and thanksgiving. In Your precious son’s name. Amen

This is from The American Legion Auxiliary Magazine 
Much Love and Many Blessings,
Robin

A prayer

Robin Sykes

Father God, renew our hearts and minds with your words in love. Let the words and action of our mouth and the meditation of our hearts be acceptable in Your sight. Oh Lord my strength and my redeemer. Amen

This is from the America Legion Auxiliary magazine
Much Love and Many Blessings,
Robin