THE SELECT ELECT.

 - August 7, 2017

Everyone is chosen for something. We all are chosen for a particular purpose. Our gifts, personality, and everything about us matches with the call over our lives. God has appointed us with a unique call and everything just fits like congruent pieces of a puzzle. But, we also need to factor in God’s timing. There are 3 answers yes, wait and no. Yes is when doors are open, no is when you encounter a shut door but the answer that is hardest to understand is ‘wait’.

Wait is a prolonged yes. It will happen but not now. The issue is when it will happen. This brings a lot of uncertainity. If anything, it is a breeding ground for doubt. God’s timing may not make sense to us yet its perfect. There are times you may feel like the answer is a ‘no’ yet God said yes and things seem to be stagnant or regressing.

There are people in the world who made a difference but their journey did not make sense. Abraham was given the promise of a son and being the father of a great nation. More than 10 years later, no baby. By the 20th year, Abraham had a son when he was more than 100 years old!!!! Joseph was selected to be a great leader but was betrayed by his family, sold as a slave in a foreign country, falsely accused and improsoned for over a decade before he came into power and saved his people from starvation. Moses was chosen to lead the Israelites into the promised land. He was raised in the egyptian royal family, grew up and killed an Egyptian who killed a fellow israelite, became a renegade in the wilderness for 40 years before he finally led the Israelites out of egypt. It took him another 40 years for him to lead them to the final destination. Many more examples are present in recent history or currently.  All these people were selected for great things and elected at God’s timing which is perfect.

Trust God’s timing. It may not make sense now but He will push things in your favour where you, His select, will be elected for the very same purpose you were created for.

Stay inspired.

 

Kiria.

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LOOKING BACK, MOVING FOWARD.

 - August 2, 2017

Hindsight is just as important as foresight. Each of us can appreciate progress made in life and can see areas that need to improve. We can appreciate the mistakes made in the past and learn from them. We can learn from other’s mistakes and even educate others of our own mistakes so that they do not have to go through the issues associated with similar mistakes. Hindsight gives an advantage of experience and exposure based on historical evidence. The past failures should not be a source of shame, but they should be a learning point that can propel you into greater heights.

Have a fantastic week.

Kiria.

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NOSTALGIA.

 - July 26, 2017

Today is exactly one year from the first post ‘New beginnings ‘. I am grateful for this opportunity to share different views on different issues that affect many. My prayer is that this blog will grow, become better and impact positively on many many more people. Have a fantastic week.  Looking foward to a year with more insight and growth.

Kiria.

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LOSE TO GAIN.

 - July 25, 2017

Lose to gain, sounds more of a paradox in its own right. But, this statement speaks volumes and resonates truth.

Lose to gain is applicable in many areas in life. In relationships, we notice that conflict will always arise at one point or another because, let’s face it, no body’s perfect. We will at one point rub others the wrong way or because of our differences in terms of thought processes, may end up unintentionally pushing the wrong buttons. There are times when both parties insist on winning and this just prolongs the conflict and causes an unnecessarily long stalemate between the conflicting parties. Sometimes, letting go of the need to be always right, to always win may be the key that resolves the conflict. Saying ‘I am sorry’ or accepting your part in the conflict may save you a lot of stress and emotional baggage associated with the conflict. There will be no hatred, no bitterness and no tension in the relationship and healing can eventually occur. You may lose the battle in the conflict, but you have gained a lot more – peace and joy. The lie is that letting go of battles may be associated with weakness but , it is a sign of inner strength and maturity because you are able to choose your battles and recognize that not all battles present are meant to be fought. 

Lose to gain is an important statement. Lose pride to enjoy peace and joy in your relationships with others.

Have a fantastic week.

Kiria.

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THE LEAP.

 - July 19, 2017

There are times in life we are expected to trust, have faith that all will be well.  It takes a lot of strength and energy to travel a long distance in  a short duration of time. Often times, we get afraid of plunging into the deep end. We want what is familiar, what is comfortable, what is safe. But, only those who dare to believe, who dare to move beyond their comfort zone and invade unfamiliar territory are the ones who gain the most rewards. The bigger the risk, the bigger the reward and the greater the loss. That is why it is such a gamble.

Life is made up of a series of decisions. Some greater than others. In all of them , you must weigh the risks and the benefits. If the benefits superceed the risks, chances are higher that you will have the desired effect. If the risks outweigh the benefit, you have to decide whether you are ready to deal with the good and the bad consequences.

The ability to take risks leads to independence. How? One might ask. But, here’s the thing, if you are able to move beyond your fears, then you are able to move foward without regret. Fear is the tether that restricts movement into greener pastures. Once you are able to break free from fear and move foward in faith, you are able to take the leap foward, free fall under the gravity of the issue knowing that no matter the outcome, you have made progress foward and you have learnt valuable lessons that will only serve to propel you further ahead in life. The most successful people, the most fulfilled people are able to take a leap of faith in life without regrets.

Stay inspired, stay encouraged, stay awesome and have a fantastic week ?.

Kiria.

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WHO AM I?

 - July 10, 2017

Who … a 3 letter word signifying identity. We  constantly seek to find out who we are, define our preferences as we evolve in our thinking and mannerisims. Identity is important. It is the unique selling point. Something that makes us stand out, different. Here’s the thing, we are all good at something and have been identified with it. We all have distinctive traits that people can describe us with or identify you. When you are tempted to think that you are average or there’s nothing special about you, remember that you are one of a kind with amazing abilities and traits that distinguish you from another. Don’t believe those lies and embrace the amazing person you are.

‘Who am I?’ is a question we keep defining as life goes on based on our growing self awareness. Hey, what are your thoughts on this?

 

Have a fantastic week.

Kiria.

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UNCONVENTIONAL BEAUTY. … PART 3

 - July 5, 2017

Hi guys. Happy new month. Hope you are well and the past week was amazing. Just want to ask, what does brokenness mean to you? What do you see in it? Brokenness is often seen as a sign of weakness or as a defect that distorts the image of perfection. It is sometimes associated with painful experiences hence the term ‘broken heart’.  But, there is beauty that also lies in brokenness. There are times when we feel shame in our defects but, these same defects help us share our experiences with others and pour the valuable lessons learnt along the way. A broken pot can water many seeds and contribute to their growth as opposed to the ‘perfect pot’ which retains all of its water. God can use brokeness to help others. Brokenness is an attribute that can be used to break barriers in our lives and in others and make us more accessible. Behind the imperfection that lies in brokenness is beauty. That’s unconventional beauty for you.

Have a fantastic week.

Kiria.

 

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UNCONVENTIONAL BEAUTY …. PART 2

 - June 19, 2017

Life is made up of a series of defining moments, whether good or bad. There are those moments that can mark us indelibly particularly the painful experiences. Words can cause emotional wounds, physical trauma can cause visible wounds. When a wound heals, it leaves behind a mark that testifies what was. This is what we call a scar.

Any experience that causes damage whether physically, emotionally or mentally will eventually heal and form a scar. The issue is some have the tendancy of letting these scars define them. They hide under the shadow of what was and miss out on what is. This has a crippling effect on progress in life. They use those scars as a crutch or as an excuse. Don’t get me wrong, some experiences are harder to get over than others, but, they should not deter your advancement towards a better future.

Scars tell a story. They just as easily trigger the memory of the experiences and emotions that accompany them. But, at the same time, they tell a story of achievement, of endurance , of resilience and strength. The fact of the matter is, yes there was a wound but you had the strength to look beyond the trauma and seek restoration towards nomalcy. Don’t despise those scars that you have. They bear testimony to your strength. With each experience that you have gone through, stand tall with your head held up high knowing that you are a winner. Look beyond the negativity and focus on your strength. There is unconventional beauty in scars.

Have a fantastic week.

Kiria.

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DOUBLE MINDEDNESS.

 - June 13, 2017

‘….. he is a double minded man, unstable in all his ways’. Words, straight up from the Bible (James 1:8). In those words lie the truth. Being double minded shows indecisiveness, in ability to commit and execute effectively. You want to go in one direction but want to satisfy another which not only leads to confusion but also exhaustion. Trying to live two sides at a time takes a toll on someone. The image they want to have versus the image others see brings about inner turmoil that steals your joy, peace and keeps you living in deceit. Why insist on living two sides at the same time?

When one lives double minded, they are living a lie. They are deceiving themselves and others. They are potraying themselves as being insincere and insecure. They end up wasting the precious time they have. Because the foundation of being double minded lies in deceit, it is unstable. Eventually, the life lived being double minded will come tumbling down because the foundation was weak.

Why live a double minded life?Why live in indecision? Why live in deceit? Nothing good can come out of being double minded.

Be awesome, stay awesome.

Regards,

Kiria.

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UNDER THE COVERING.

 - June 10, 2017

Hey guys hope you are enjoying your week. Ever wondered why being covered is important? We all want to feel safe, protected and secure. We seek shelter from the rain under the cover of an umbrella to prevent us from getting wet and eventually sick with the flu which could adversely affect your work. You pay for health insurance to ensure that you are covered in the event you need medical attention. You need to stay in a stable house to protect you from unfavourable weather or prevent easy access by hostile individuals . We take contingency measures to cover the ‘what if’s’. All this geared towards giving a sense of security in averting adverse outcomes.

When you become a child of God,  He covers you with His love. He embraces you with His goodness and He moves you with His kindness. There is a sense of security that all will be well because you are covered by His love. His love provides a sense of security against unfavourable elements or situations that may try to bring you down. Where true love exists fear or insecurity cannot flourish.

Bottom line is that there is security associated with being covered. Are you covered?

Stay awesome.

Kiria.

 

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