Go for the Gold!

I am so proud to live in a country represented by so many champions as demonstrated in this year’s Olympics.

I’m sure if you ask any one of them, they would tell you that their success surely was not overnight.

They work hard and are consistent, persistent and passionate about what they feel they are put on this earth to do.

The same thing goes for you, single believer.

Your life does not have to be put “on hold” until you get married.

You don’t have to wait until you get married to do something great for God…you can be a Champion, right now, for Jesus.

Whatever field or vocation you’re called to, the Word admonishes us to do it heartily as unto the Lord and not unto man. (Colossians 3:23)

Your first and main audience is God –  man will be pleased as a result of your hard work and efforts paying off, but it’s God who sees you behind those closed doors and in those quiet times when you choose to pray instead of give up and when you choose to crucify the flesh and be led by the Spirit and just do what He called you to do while giving it your all.

Single believer, your life matters right now.

What you choose to wholeheartedly do today determines your tomorrow.

I’m sure there were many days our Olympians woke up and said, “I don’t feel like practicing today,” or little Gabby Douglas may have even said, “Mommy, not now…can it wait?”  Even the video below describes how she, at one point, thought about giving up – except her mommy pushed her to succeed.

Just like Gabby’s mom, allow God to be your personal coach to push you beyond your own limits and into His realm of unlimited success and reward.

Success, for a believer, should mean doing those things which please God and bring Him glory so today it’s time to examine your life and ask yourself, “Is what I’m doing right now bringing glory to God?”  And, “Am I doing what God called me to do?”  and if the answer is, no, then ask yourself, “What’s stopping me?”

There’s a champion in you.

All you have to do is tap into it, stir up the gift and don’t quit.  (2 Timothy 1:6)

Do all you need to do to prepare spiritually through consistent prayer and praise and naturally by becoming an expert in your industry and practicing daily so you can dominate whatever you were created to dominate.

God gave mankind dominion.  You were born to dominate.  (Genesis 1:26)

As you run the race called life, remember it’s not a sprint but a marathon and that as you run you are never alone.

He is always there with you – leading, guiding, holding your hand and cheering you on from the stands.

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. For consider him that endured such contradiction of sinners against himself, lest ye be wearied and faint in your minds.  Hebrews 12:1-3

Kim Brooks, author of bestselling novels, She That Findeth, He\'s Fine...But is He Saved? and more. www.kimontheweb.com

Let’s Walk for Abstinence

Saturday, September 15, 2012 – Belle Isle Detroit, MI

I have the privilege of being the official spokesperson for an abstinence walk sponsored by Motivity Enterprises 501c(3)
“Giving Them a Reason To Wait”

Join us for this special walk – whether you’re a teen who decided to wait, a parent who wished you had waited or a parent who supports their child’s decision to wait, a single person or dating couple who, from now on choose to wait, a person walking for someone else’s reason to wait or someone who simply would like to show visible support of abstinence ’til marriage.

Join Us for This Special, Historical Walk!

Register to walk Walk or Find out More at http://www.motivityenterprises.org Click on R2W Campaign Tab

 

Kim Brooks, author of bestselling novels, She That Findeth, He\'s Fine...But is He Saved? and more. www.kimontheweb.com

Jesus Loves Singles, Too

As an author and minister on singles issues for the past 8 years, quite often I receive emails mainly from women expressing their sadness in regard to their present status as a single.

Many express feelings of loneliness, especially those over 40 who never married nor had kids and would like to – and it is my prayer that something God leads me to write, whether a blog or book, online radio show episode or video will minister to their souls and that it will carry them long enough to be encouraged on their journey as a single believer.

The enemy and father of lies, satan, whose main goal is to steal, kill and destroy (John 10:10) often uses the mind as a gateway to sow negative thoughts to singles every where including those which may insinuate that God loves those who are happily married with children more than he loves singles – or that married individuals are more blessed than single people.

As a single Christian, you may feel left out or forgotten about because you have yet to see the manifestation of your ‘Boaz’ or ‘Good Thing’ though it’s been several years and you have yet to even meet a prospect that even comes close to what you’re believing God for in a godly individual.

I mean, if you’re reading this I believe it’s safe to assume you would like to spend the rest of your life with someone who loves God and also loves you – someone who respects, admires and supports you and I’m sure you would love to be with someone who truly fears God, operates in integrity, has a pleasant demeanor and whatever else you may add to your own personal list – not excluding the main things.

What Christian wouldn’t want someone who truly feared God and loves them, too?

The challenge quite often is either meeting or being presented with someone who fits at least those main requirements so you can at least agree to date to explore what other quality characteristics that person may possess.

So I said all this to say – be encouraged and don’t lose heart.

Though it may seem like friends all around you have gotten married or are already married and working on their third child and you may be single and never married with no kids or single with no kids desiring marriage or divorced desiring another chance – know that regardless of your current circumstance no matter what God still has a preordained plan and destiny for you.

Your calling is unique and special because you are unique and special.

To every thing there is a season and everyone’s season is not the same.  When God created the world He created it with you in mind – even before you began to grow in your mother’s womb.  (1 Peter 2:9, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Jeremiah 1:5)

So, No, He hasn’t forgotten you.

And, Yes, Jesus does love you.

And, Yes, God does have a plan for your life that He desires you to seek Him about and do what He has called you to do. (Jeremiah 29:13)

So instead of seeking a significant other to fulfill you, seek fulfillment in Him – find out what He wants you to do to serve mankind and enhance His kingdom and be content right now where you are as a single believer. (1 Corinthians 7:32)

The Apostle Paul said, I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content (Philipppians 4:11)

True contentment, or satisfaction starts from within.

Love yourself enough and be pleased with yourself enough that you choose to take this time right now as a single to cultivate your relationship with God, do His will for He has a work for you to do right now and work on becoming a better you physically (health wise), mentality (increasing your knowledge base), socially (socializing and walking in love and forgiveness with those whom you currently do life with including family and friends), financially (getting your financial house in order, getting out of debt and saving for your future) and spiritually (developing daily habits of reading the Word and praying more than just when you want something – also pray for someone else and for other marriages to be restored and healed which sows seeds into your familial future).

Be grateful for what you have and all God has brought you through.  (1 Thessalonians 5:18)

Be thankful that God will never leave you nor forsake you for with Him you are never alone.  (Hebrews 13:5)

Know that with every decision you’ve made in your life – whether you think it’s good or bad, God will use that to work together for your good as long as you seek the learning opportunity in every situation (so you’ll know how to handle it next time) and continue pressing forward in the plan God has for your life. (Romans 8:28 Philippians 3:14)

Don’t get distracted and stay focused knowing Jesus loves you unconditionally and that He’s not withholding anything from you – He’s simply preserving you, protecting and propelling you to the next level in His ultimate plan for your life – so hold on tight and enjoy the ride – God’s not through with you, yet!

For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.  Psalm 84:11

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Kim Brooks, author of bestselling novels, She That Findeth, He\'s Fine...But is He Saved? and more. www.kimontheweb.com

Focus On Faith

Whatever you’re believing God for or looking to improve in your life personally  – whether it’s your health, finances, getting more physically in shape, a betting job more in line with your goals, or even believing God to be married and have kids one day or find a father figure for your child – it’s important that you surround yourself with people and things that inject hope and faith in your spirit, and not fear and doubt.Some people mean well, it may even be a family member or loved one – but if every time you talk to them they have something bad to say about your situation or they go on and on about how it’s so hard to have kids the older you get or how it’s hard to lose weight the older you get since your metabolism slows down then they go on to tell you about Sally Sue who miscarried her first child or Jenny Lu who tried every diet in the book but can never seem to lose those 50 lbs, know that it’s okay to let your loved one know that you’d rather not hear about bad reports but instead would rather focus on faith.

Let them know nothing personal but that you just don’t want to hear that right now.

Instead of focusing on what he say, she say, momma ‘nem say, the media say or even some of these crazy reality shows say, focus on what God says about the situation found in his Word and stand on the testimonies of those you know personally who overcame a situation and found victory on the other side.

For example, in the back of my book, , I feature 12 married couples who were all abstinent with whoever they dated until marriage.  I purposely shared their unique stories in order to give my readers hope and different perspectives.

I share the story of one woman who gave birth to her first child at 42.

Though many, including doctors, told her that her chances of getting pregnant were slim to none, she stood fast in her faith and believed that God was going to give her a child – she used no in vitro, no surrogate mother – just good ole fashioned faith.  She, her husband and son are all pictured and share their testimony in the book.

Let’s say you’re believing God to lose weight.

Cut out before and after pictures of others who have done so to encourage you that if they can do it, you can do it, too.

A colleague of mine, Shelita Williams, author of How To Reign in Life, () shares how she lost a lot of weight and gained self confidence with women every where and shows them how they can do the same through her podcasts and videos.  If you desire to lose weight, don’t continue to hang around people who have no desire to do the same and come up with every excuse how it’ll never be done and how they can’t make it to the gym for this reason or that reason.  Follow others, like Shelita, who have overcome their internal struggles, go to the gym alone if you have to, because no one else is responsible for making your dreams become a reality but you and God.

No matter what it is, focus on faith.

Stay in God’s Word, meditate on Scriptures that pertain to what it is you’re believing God for, post them on your wall so you can see them consistently, and learn and be inspired by others who have achieved what your are looking to achieve.

Just like Jesus threw the people out of the room who laughed at Him when He told them Jairus’ daughter isn’t dead but is asleep (Mark 5:22 – 43) – you may need to kick some faithless folk out of your room, or shall I say not give them access to your ear so you can continue to stand and focus on faith for whatever it is you’re believing God to do in your life.
For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.  1 John 5:4
Kim Brooks, author of bestselling novels, She That Findeth, He\'s Fine...But is He Saved? and more. www.kimontheweb.com

Let it Be A Testimony

No matter what you may have gone through…whether heartache or headache…whether a setback
or if, in life, you feel you’ve taken a step back…no matter what it is…let it be a testimony in the sense
that you’re still standing, you’re still breathing, you’re still living and you’re still moving.
You’re still alive to experience God’s grace and a second chance to get it right and keep walking.
You have the power to forgive on the inside of you so as you forgive others you are actually freed to
love yourself more and eventually love again.  (Mark 11:25)

Though you may be facing or have gone through many trials and tribulations seemingly on every
side, know that God is with you and will never leave you nor forsake you(Hebrews 13:5) – He simply
just wants you to trust Him through the storm and seek His face for wisdom and guidance along
the way. (James 1:5)

Instead of doing things your way, or the way that you think should work based on the circumstance,
give it to God and go to Him in prayer and find out His way and what He would have you to do to see
you through.

Sure His way may take longer than man’s way, but His way often garners the best results.
He may ask you to love instead of remain livid.
He may ask you to give instead of get.
He may ask you to walk in love instead of bitterness and He may ask you to walk in the spirit and not
be led by flesh – which may include our own selfish desires which we sometimes expect Him to grant
us in our own timing – but it’s not about our timing – it’s about His timing for His timing is perfect.
So rejoice right now, in all that you’re going through (Yes, I said rejoice).

Rejoice in the fact that you’re still breathing, you’re still living, and you’re still here.

Let whatever you’ve gone through be a testimony of God’s grace and His hand of protection and
preservation on your life.
Each day we are free to make a choice; this day choose life – and that more abundantly in Him.

My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations;

Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.

But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not;
and it shall be given him.

But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven
with the wind and tossed.

For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.

A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.

James 1:2-8


Kim Brooks, author of bestselling novels, She That Findeth, He\'s Fine...But is He Saved? and more. www.kimontheweb.com