Good Morning

Key thought for today:

You may not feel like your doing a great job, you sometimes feel unappreciated, you grow more tired each day while trying to make since of things, you may not be happy with your life and feel a little confused. The direction it's going in sometimes scares you. You want to accept that you are wonderfully made but somehow you just can't grasp the concept. The pain gets into your body, mind, and soul to the point you just can't let it go. You often wonder why are things this way, Oh God what do you have instore for me as I travel this heck of a journey?

My Sister I encourage you through it all big and small. God comforts you as you tread those steps to your victory. The pain will not last always. Your questions will be answered. Your life is preparing for the switch. Hold on don't give up, because at moments like this the enemy tries to make you committ suicide in your mind. You are not defeated, the enemy is, that's why his job is to decieve you because he knows he already lost that fight long ago. Stand in your storm while opening up your mouth through tears, as your belly fills with praise your breakthrough is on the way!!!!

Glory to God for what is in store for you

Peace and Blessings
Shanelle

Final Meditation 20

This concludes our first group meditation. You are a proverbs 31 woman!

Proverbs 31 woman

A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. She is like merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers. She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. When it snows she has no fear for her household; for ALL OF THEM ALL CLOTHED IN SCARLET. SHE MAKES COVERINGS FOR HER BED; SHE IS CLOTHED IN FINE LINEN AND PURPLE. HER HUSBAND IS RESPECTED AT THE CITY GATE, WHERE HE TAKES HIS SEAT AMONG THE ELDERS OF THE LAND. SHE MAKES LINEN GARMENTS AND SELLS THEM, AND SUPPLIES THE MERCHANTS WITH SASHES. SHE IS CLOTHED WITH STRENGTH AND DIGNITY; SHE CAN LAUGH AT THE DAYS TO COME. SHE SPEAKS WITH WISDOM, AND FAITHFUL INSTRUCTION IS ON HER TONGUE. SHE WATCHES OVER THE AFFAIRS OF HER HOUSEHOLD AND DOES NOT EAt THE BREAD OF IDLENESS. HER CHILDREN ARISE AND CALL HER BLESSED. HER HUSBAND ALSO, AND PRAISES HER. MANY WOMEN DO NOBLE THINGS, BUT YOU SURPASS THEM ALL. CHARM IS DECEPTIVE, AND ALL BEAUTY IS FLEETING; BUT A WOMAN WHO FEARS THE LORD IS TO BE PRAISED. GIVE HER THE REWARD SHE HAS EARNED, AND LET HER WORKS BRING HER PRAISE AT THE CITY GATE.

PROVERBS 31: 10-31

Peace and Blessings
Shanelle

Meditation 19

"The lord is my shepard, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside still waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death. I will fear no evil, for you are with me, your r...od and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies, you annoint my head with oil; my cup overflows. Surely goodness and and love will follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord FOREVER"
Psalm 23

Peace and Blessings
Shanelle

Meditation 18

" I can take everything I have to Jesus, he understands me when I don't even understand myself. I will travel light! No more baggages will weigh me down! I am free!"

Peace and Blessings

Meditation 17

"IN THE MEANTIME YOU MUST PRAY"

PEACE AND BLESSINGS

In the meantime

      In the Meantime

When you enter those in between stages throughout your life that is called “the meantime” sometimes it may feel uncomfortable because of the fear of the unknown. The question is what do you do in the meantime? Your wore out, beyond tired, enough is enough, feed up, sick to your inner core, and ready to punch someone in the face. How can you redirect that energy that has consumed you? You have become tired of talking, and don’t want to hear any explanations. Your awaiting change, but not just any change, THE CHANGE YOU DESERVE! Ok so change is required and we realize it does not happen over night, and most of the time we are inpatient and we want things to change on our time.

God requires us to have faith. If we have faith the size of a mustard seed, great things WILL begin to manifest. Faith without works is dead. This means it is impossible to please God. Faith will place you in a realm of believing God is able to do anything but fail. We then find ourselves in the meantime. This is an intimate time with God believe it or not. Seeking God while you’re in the meantime will allow you to enter into the living presence of God.  In the meantime you are required to PRAY! PRAY WHEN YOU’RE HAPPY, PRAY WHEN YOU’RE SAD, PRAY, PRAY, PRAY, PRAY! In prayer your praise puts you closer to your promise. Don’t worry about what it looks like, even if you feel like crap. Press yourself to prayer. Not just any prayer but a fervent prayer. Trust God my sister, within that trust you will find your answer.

Peace and Blessings

Shanelle

Meditation 16

"You were shaped and fashioned to look the enemy in the eyes and confront it head on. No don't avoid the pain of the process, but don't settle for it either. You did not come this far for it to end like this. On the other side is redemption- God is going to bring you back. On the other side of "this" is re...storation- God is going to give you more than you lost!"- Elder Vikki Johnson

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Meditation 15

"Are you still aligned with what was? Are you stuck waiting for what will be? If you find yourself focused on the past or the future, you are missing the precious gift of NOW! Now is a wonderful place to be. When tough times come, we havea tendency to lower our expectations and end up settling for less tha...n God wants us to have. In order to appreciate NOW, we must live by faith. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, and the evidence of things not seen." - Elder Vikki Johnson


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Meditation 14

Meditation 14

"What you used to do and who people knew you as doesn't matter anymore. In spite of your mess-ups, in spite of your mistakes, in spite of your past misery or maybe your present misery, God's purpose in you still stands. God is great enough to give you a new start even when others have given up on you!" - Elder Vikki Johnson

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Meditation 13

" The greatest gift of all is to carry life. Some may have to pray a prayer like Hannah, and others may not have to pray at all. Today I will appreciate the motherhood God has given me. I will embrace the innocent smile, while praying to do all things right. God guide me on my journey of motherhood"

Peace and Blessings

MEDITATION 11 AND 12

" Listen to your body- REST your mind-Inhale PEACE- and EXHALE CONFUSION"

PEACE AND BLESSINGS

Meditation 10

" I love me, I love all of me, I love my face, I love my hair, I love my body, I love me...., I may not be a beauty queen or super model- but I am Phenomenal. A phenomenal woman yes that's me, God has created me to be this beautiful reflection staring back at me"

Peace and Blessings

Powerless

Hello Phenomenal Mothers!!!!

I pray all is well, and I trust that your breakthrough is on the way real soon:) welcome again to a group that will produce great healing and a phenomenal change. Drug addiction,alcoholism, and incarceration are strong holds that has so many families bound by the work of the enemy. As phenomenal mothers coming from all walks of life we have a responsibility to overcome all adversity that the enemy plans to use to destroy Gods purpose for our lives. As you enter different phases of your spiritual growth, you will encounter troubling things. The reason why they are troubling is because your put in a uncomfortable position were you have no choice to trust God. God is in control of your circumstance, but sometimes has to shake you up to get your attention.

Last night I went to a N/A meeting to offer support as well as to be healed. No I am not an addict but I am the daughter of an addict, as well as the significant other of an addict. In listening I heard many things that allowed me to go back to an area of my life when I had no idea what was going on. The addicts that shared admitted to living their lives in insanity, making choices that cause a negative effect on their family and children, and even hating their own reflection. As I looked around the room I can recall coming home from school not really knowing what to expect. Being consumed by a fear of the unknown soon led me to becoming a over achiever. At least in striving for perfection my mind would not have the time to focus on the environment. As years went by my understanding became deeper but filled with anger and the pain of the addiction.

I looked to the left and I saw a man preparing a cup of coffee appearing to be tired from work but in need of a meeting. I looked to the right and I saw a man that had his head down in depression, and bound by pain. I looked ahead of me and saw a man that begin to speak and tell his story of how he made the 12 steps to recover from his addiction. The key statement that stuck to me was " as an addict you must first admit that you are powerless over your addiction, and even powerless over yourself" he began to speak about being a addict and trying to make it work were he could still get high. That did not work long, he admitted to surrendering to his higher power which is God. From that day on he was able to walk away and gain self control through the power of prayer. Step 11 is the best step to me his exact words was " pray, pray, pray, pray, pray, pray, pray!" Were there is prayer there is hope. So as I am sitting there I felt a reassurance that God is more than able to deliver many as I heard this woman say she was 10 years clean and the man next to her 8 years clean, and the speaker of the hour 12 years clean.

There is another world out there filled with lost people struggling with insecurity, and pain. They have succumbed to believing their drug of choice is their power. Wrong answer their power is in prayer because they are powerless!

Pray and watch what God does for your circle! Your healing rests in you surrendering as you are while being prepared through the journey. Don't ever give up- victory is your name. Your past is not your promise. Trust in God your healing is on the way!

Peace and Blessings

Shanelle

Meditation 9

"Today I will be grateful for all you have done for me inspite of me. If I had ten thousand tongues it would not be enough to thank you- Today I am thanking you!"

Peace and Blessings

Meditation 8

"Teach me to lean on you Lord for all understanding, the questions that ponder my mind may consume me at times, but since I can rest in you, all the worries are removed. Break the chains of the past that effect my motherhood, give me a new beginning by giving me a forgiving heart. Today I will operate in fo...rgiveness, as I trust in you for all answers"

Peace and Blessings
Shanelle

Meditation 7

"These tears of pain will soon be tears of joy-God is preparing me for the promise of everlasting happiness"

Step 3- Write down when the last time you cried- praise God for the breakthrough!!!


Peace and Blessings

Meditation 6

" God keep my heart, keep my mind, keep my body- renew me in your holiness"
Step 2- After removing letter from bible, read the passages on both pages and highlight the things that apply to your situation. Declare the promise over your circumstances.

Peace and Blessings

Meditation 5

" God into my heart and remove the pain, fear, and uncertainty of the unknown. Give me a new heart as I embrace change on my journey. Give me the strength to keep the faith. Allow me to be a light to my children, even when I don't feel like any light is upon me"
Step 2- Journal write to GOD- Write a letter t...o GOD, tell GOD everything. Once you finish writing this letter place it in your bible. Leave it there, return to the bible and read passages on both sides.

Peace and Blessings

Meditation 4

" Focus on the future, let go of the past. Allow your mind to reflect on PEACE. You have no control over anyone but YOU. Sometimes your circumstances allow you to believe that your defeated, but it is the exact opposite- YOU HAVE THE VICTORY!. Inspite of what it looks or feels like, press on, keep the faith.... God NEVER FAILS!"

Meditation 2&3

"It is with this new day that I am able to reflect of your goodness and mercy God has placed upon my life. My soul cries out as I seek to please God. My pain is not to deep for God, My tears are not to heavy, My dreams are possible, My life is blessed, I may lack many things but as long ...as I have God I can rest in the peace of a new beginning. I don't see things as I use to, I am slow to speak as I listen, God is my Everything- the truth and the light for my Journey"

MEDITATION 2 &3

  October 1, 2010
"It is with this new day that I am able to reflect of your goodness and mercy God has placed upon my life. My soul cries out as I seek to please God. My pain is not to deep for God, My tears are not to heavy, My dreams are possible, My life is blessed, I may lack many things but as long ...as I have God I can rest in the peace of a new beginning. I don't see things as I use to, I am slow to speak as I listen, God is my Everything- the truth and the light for my Journey"


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Discussion 1 " The Happiness of Our Children"

Discussions is a major highlight for Phenomenal Mother. Through discussing various topics others will be enlightened. Although we must follow Gods direction at all times, things are confirmed through others through positive fellowship such as this ♥

Let Us Begin

The Happiness of Our Children- let us discuss what that really means and as a mother what are our duties in making that come full circle.

Shanelle's View- The happiness of our children is not only providing material things but emotional support.
* Family Time
* Environment
* Nurture

20 day Meditation

20 day meditation
Beginning September 29th Ending October 19th

I will send meditation daily through message and posting on group wall. Each meditation is intended to create a positive mind set as we press towards complete healing. Everything is confidential. I will never speak of anyone's situation. Please feel free to inbox me any specific prayer requests. However if you would like to testify I welcome you, because it is through your testimony that someone finds strength to endure there trial. Feel free to express yourself throughout the healing process. There will be weekly discussion that range from many topics to inspire and create positive change.


Mediation 1 September 29, 2010

"God I welcome you and need your saving Grace in my life. I realize I have no control over anyone or their actions. Allow me to enter your presence and open my heart to receive your unconditional love. When I feel all hope is gone may I run to you for my source of true hope"

Read this as often as you can throughout the day. All future meditation will be sent by 8 am.

Peace and Blessings
Shanelle

Phenomenal Woman

PHENOMENAL WOMAN

Pretty women wonder where my secret lies
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

I walk into a room
Just as cool as you please,
And to a man,
The fellows stand or
Fall down on their knees.
Then they swarm around me,
A hive of honey bees.
I say,
It's the fire in my eyes
And the flash of my teeth,
The swing of my waist,
And the joy in my feet.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Men themselves have wondered
What they see in me.
They try so much
But they can't touch
My inner mystery.
When I try to show them,
They say they still can't see.
I say
It's in the arch of my back,
The sun of my smile,
The ride of my breasts,
The grace of my style.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

Now you understand
Just why my head's not bowed.
I don't shout or jump about
Or have to talk real loud.
When you see me passing
It ought to make you proud.
I say,
It's in the click of my heels,
The bend of my hair,
The palm of my hand,
The need of my care,
'Cause I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me.

By: Maya Angelou

A Mother's Cry

So innocent as I embrace you in my arms, oh how I pray to keep you from all harm, your dreams are mine, as I watch you grow it is hard to let you go

God has trusted me with you life, I will try to make all things right

With his will that is not my own you will grow within his mold

My protection will always be under your wings your love means so much to me

As I look into your eyes I rejoice in my spirit with a mothers cry

You Are A Phenomenal Mother

                            The purpose for this blog is to serve as a outlet and healing.

Healing mother's that have drug/alcohol addicted children father's or spouses.
Healing Mothers that have Incarcerated children father's or spouses.
Healing Mother's that grew up around drug/alcohol addicted parents.
Healing Mother's that grew up with an Incarcerated parent.

To encourage mother's to overcome inspite of their circumstance. Throughout the healing process each mother will embrace their divine power and accept that they are Phenomenal!