The Verdict is Out!! Gwen Bunn is that DEAL!!

So ever so often an Artist just comes along that just gets it.... with a quit and thunderous voice that draws you in Gwen Bunn an Atlanta Native is on constant repeat over here. Gwen's voice reminds me of Yummy Binghamton  but is very Unique in its own regard..... I am late as it appears her EP dropped a few years ago... Not sure How I missed this gem but she is well worth Checking out.

Encourage Yourself (Woman in the Word Prayer Call)

 Encourage yourself

Scripture References

*Psalms 37:5  *James 1:22 *Psalms 139:14 * Isaiah 41:10 * Hebrews 11:6   *James 1:22

Prepare to Walk In His Purpose and His Plan

God is very intentional (Psalms 37:5)

God does everything well and makes no mistakes

Don't be afraid to be set apart

Be un-apologetically who you are.... Your fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalms 139:14)

Remember always that you are beautiful and precious beyond measure and that you are valuable

Be Not Dismayed by What You See (Isaiah 41:10)

If you are in a difficult times God wishes to use your trial as a testament to his goodness and  also to draw people to him

He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek him (Hebrews 11:6)

Have An Ear to Hear What thus Saith The Lord

* Shift into what God is saying for your life

*Hear with your spirit that agrees with God's will and not your heart your will and your seat of emotions

Put it into action don't just be hearers but doers of the word God wants to use you mightily to be salt and light moving and shaking throughout the earth. Everything that you have been going through and have been through to this point is fuel for the fire that will ignite change in your life and the lives of generations to come !!

James 1:22

Please email me if you have feed back, prayer request or questions.

ayannapiranha@yahoo.com 

He Is ABLE

There is is nothing that is beyond the reach of God. Not your finances, relationships, marriage, absolutely nothing. Often times the enemy will try to distract us and draw us away from the truth. The enemy desires to get us up and arms and to doubt God so that he can sift us like wheat. Do not let him. 

Focus on what it is that the Lord would have you to do! God is Able. Nothing will surprise him about your circumstance. He is not caught off guard by anything that has happened to you. God is very intentional in everything that he does so please trust in his provision.

If God put a desire in your heart, a dream a vision and or a plan, Trust him. God is Able. Every snag, every hater, every misfortune and set back is a set up for a come up you just have to believe it.

This is my encouragement for you today. Trust, believe and receive. God is able to do just what he said. You are not forgotten. I pray the Lord Strengthen bless and keep you today and always.

Patrice Ayanna :-)

HAPPY

Every Few years a song comes along that just makes me happy and  changes the course of my day!! Here is the latest.  Pharell is just beyond dope as a artist and a producer but this song does it for me!!

What's in Your Rearview 2013-2014

I am so excited to finally be sitting down to carve out time to write in this blog. So may things,  events and circumstances have taken me away from what I love. You probably would not believe how many times I have sat down to pen something or to just get the emotions out... and time, work, family  and life just happened. I can not believe it has been over a year since I have shared with you all.

Every year I do a "What's in your review" type of deal to look back to move forward. A good friend once told me "time changes everything" and that is so true (thanks Jay). In October 2012 I lost my mother 2 weeks later I lost my Grandfather and on Mothers day 2013 my father had a life saving liver transplant at the Cleveland Clinic. In the midst of all of these life altering circumstances I managed to graduate with my Masters in Biblical Counseling. In the midst of it all  God provided he covered, he blessed and he kept me and my family. I am more than grateful for the peace God gave me in the most troubling times of my life.

I think in this last year, maybe year and a half I have learned more about myself than ever before. I have had my world turned upside down with grief and uncertainty, changed my career completely and left my old job. I have found out who is about me and who is not. I have found a inner strength that I never knew I had. 

I don't make new years resolutions but I believe if you want something different you have to do something different. so here are 4 things that I resolve to do not, as a new years resolution but as a life resolution.

1.) I will pour energy and love only into those who are pouring energy and Love into me and support those who support me.

2.) I will prioritize my health and well being, mentally, spiritually and physically. 

3.) I will make power moves and be relentless about building for the future.

4.)  I will accept absolutely, positively no more empty love relationships! I will only accept the love I deserve.

Well there it is transparent... the good, the bad and the not so pretty. I pray that you embraced all that you have learned in 2013 to make a better 2014. What's in your rear view?

Accountability and Self Assessment

So I am on this kick of doing self inventory and self assessments. I do this often. I think that it is very important to take the time out to examine yourself. It is beneficial to turn the mirror on yourself and examine who and what you are. Please know that not everyone is hating on you, not everyone is out to see you doing bad. It is however good to understand the role you play in your relationships rather that be with a significant other, children, family , friends or co-workers.

It is good to have accountability, someone who can look at you and assess honestly without biased and help you to make improvements to your life. This person can be a spouse or significant other, a friend a pastor, counselor, mentor or trusted family member. It is most important to recognize that there are some people who actually do not have your best intention at heart, practice discernment.

Learn your circle and surround yourself with people who are positive, that want to see you doing good and that will push you to do better.  Don't be dismayed if people start to fall off from your life. As God begins to progress you and sometimes the more successful you become it will reveal the true intention and heart of those who you believe to be closest to you. Don't fret everyone is not meant to make the journey with you. God at times appoints people for a reason and a season and just because you love them does not mean they are here to stay.

For example if you want to learn Spanish but you only hang out with people who speak English and have no desire to learn Spanish well then something needs to change. Now be careful not to judge, maybe the people in your circle don't know the benefits to learning to speak Spanish or the simple joys of the wonderful language. Start to incorporate people in your life that are where you want to be and not where you are. If you want to be a corporate accountant and everyone you know works in information technology those people are still valuable yes, but not for that area of your life.

Try to limit negative influence. Surround yourself with positive people. Be an agent of change and try and influence others positively. Take inventory. ask yourself... are you the best you that you can possible be? The more you know the more you grow ;-) When we know better we do better.



God's Perfect Provision

God's Perfect Provision

 

It is a constant  fight against self. Knowing that depression can be selfish at times. It is knowing that there are a myriad of things beyond your control. It is wanting to cry out for help and pray a prayer that avails much but only being able to mutter the word Jesus. What is “it” you say? In not so many words “it” is my battle with grief.

Often times I am fine. I don’t often cry. I can look at pictures of my departed loved ones and I am ok. I have happy memories. I certainly at times struggle with the “why”. Now before you go getting all extra saved or psychologically deep on me on I already know the answers to all of that, that is not what I am in search for. I know that God is no respecter of person and that people experience loss all the time.

I am looking for God’s provision in this time. What is God looking to show my family and I. Where are the lessons to be  learned. However painful this situation is I am looking for the opportunity for growth and to better myself as well as advance the kingdom.

I am beyond overjoyed as the Lord saw fit to begin to restore my faith in people via this process. The outpour of love, hugs, prayers and encouragement and gifts was amazing. I am so very Thankful.

I know that there is plenty that I do not understand and maybe never will. There are always going to be shoulda, coulda,  woulda’s , but  a perfect God still uses imperfect people.

Patrice

Ayanna Piranha