Take responsibility for your happiness

One of the most important lessons I have learned is that I cannot count on someone else to make me happy. God has given us the ability to take responsibility for our own happiness.

A lot of people aren't happy unless a certain person behaves a certain way, or unless a certain situation works out just the way they want it to. Every day we let our happiness depend on other people and situations, when in reality, God wants us to find our happiness in Him.

There was a time when I would feel sorry for myself if my mate went to play pool the day after one of our family events. I wanted him to go shopping or just snuggle with me. But God showed me that we have different ways of relaxing and unwinding. At least in some situations but for other's I was insecure and needed to know where he was at all times. Didn't need to trust the fact he needed space from me and nagging didn't help bring him home any quicker to me.

That's just one example, but there are so many ways that we put unrealistic expectations on people and rely on them to keep us happy. God wants us to look to Him first and rely on Him for our happiness.

Get your heart purged from being use to being abused from unhappiness. You will always find yourself unhappy if you DON'T heal from the abuse you're no longer in. I was abusing myself because of my horrible past relationships and messed up the relationship that came afterwards. Pull on and lean on God he will help you through it.

Prayer for me and you: God, my happiness should only rely on You, not other people and situations. Today, I get rid of my unrealistic expectations and take responsibility for my own happiness.

Ecclesiastes 3:12
~Atara LadyTatu Estes

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

As we celebrate DOMESTIC VIOLENCE awareness month. Please remember the lives that were taken by this violent crime. This ruins lots of families especially the children and teens that are involved. Children loves their parents they don't see what adults see when it comes to abuse. We must cover the children and teens at all cost and teach them that love don't hurt.

We (survivors) must break the cycle that we have seen repeated and learned in our homes in order for our children to model positive behavior with other peers and adults. Children and teens seeks for approval and they want acceptance.

We (adults) must start with us and take a look at our past choices. You can and deserve healthy relationships. Sound the Alarm to domestic violence. Share your story of survival. I have made up my mind that I shall LIVE AGAIN and you can too!

Be ready for the battle

Greetings beautiful people!

Life is filled with challenges and disappointments but what are we going to do when it comes knocking at our door? Will we give up? Just throw in the towel. Or will we get ready for the battle.  For the word of God does tells us in 2 Chronicles 20:15

And he said, Hearken you, all Judah, and you inhabitants of Jerusalem, and you king Jehoshaphat, Thus says the LORD unto you, Be not afraid nor dismayed by reason of this great multitude; for the battle is not yours, but God's.

But also John 10:10

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

So if we know that things are coming to war against you then put on the whole armor of God and be ready to fight for your life to stay alive because the life you live is not your own. We are equipped to be life for the world around us. Bringing hope to a hopeless nation. The only way to be ready is to allow God to use those opposition you're facing for your good. 

IT is not to destroy your hopes and dreams. You have a will to live or you have a will to die. That statement is spiritual or natural decision. I challenge you to be ready for the battles that comes into your life because they are coming. Surround yourself with positive people. Motivational books that will inspire you anything that will starve your fears and erase those doubts.  You will have the VICTORY as YOU redirect your attention of it being ALL about you. Let your light shine so that ALL will see that God is GOOD!  Join our blog site and share #LIVEAGAIN

Don't be confused

Greetings beautiful people! Don't be confused by what others might say about you while you're experiencing your storms in life. Everyone will have storms in their lives. We might be the cause of some storms and some may be getting stretched into another level in our lives. But whatever reason it may be YOU can make it.

It looks like you have lost your best friend but you are learning to trust who your real and dear friend really are. For me it's God wIth a few friends no doubt. God is my first LOVE because he sticks closer then anyone else.

In the book of Proverbs 24:16 NKJV

For a righteous man may fall seven times And rise again, But the wicked shall fall by calamity.

Do not put anyone down while they are going through. You couldn't walk a mile in my shoes and I can't walk in yours. Let's be more sensitive to one another and if you cannot spread love then don't get in anyone's way. Just step aside and allow the right people to be a greater blessing to that individual in need of TLC.

Trust me as you keep living you will need someone to encourage you, motivate you and love YOU through your storms so be careful. Watch who you're stepping on that person won't be down too long. Their setbacks are just temporary I call it underconstruction.

Think about it! DON'T be confused!  #LIVEAGAIN
~Atara Estes

My first love

DON'T take it personal but out of all the horrible things that I have faced in this lifetime. Trust me when I say this God has never left my side. I can't depend on man there has been too many broken promises. Not with all but the ones close to you. I know that I may have strayed away from God a few times but he's been there ALL the time for me that is why I can say he is my first love and true love. He taught me to love ME.

I finally get it after 40 years being on this earth. I DON'T care how long it took for me to get it just as long as I got it. Get it! #LIVEAGAIN

Find the good

Greetings beautiful people! Today is a great day to find the good in a bad situation. We ask why when things are just going totally wrong. But have we really challenged ourselves to know that in the book of Romans says 8:28 King James Version (KJV)

28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

We can rest assured that with Gods love whatever was meant for bad God turns it around for our good. You change that situation around because you can don't let it defeat you in anyway. We are more than conquerors. So let's face our fears and continue to stand in faith. Be blessed on TODAY. Share my site with others if you're encouraged and inspired. We can LIVE AGAIN!

Make today great

Good morning beautiful people! Have a fantastic day! #LIVEAGAIN