Strong Women surrounding MOI

“Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: "What! You too? I thought that no one but myself . . ."” 
― C.S. Lewis, The Four Loves

I sincerely consider you as my FRIEND:

I am really thankful for my close female companions whom I hold very dear to my heart.  I know distance could never separate our friendship, and even if we do not speak on a regular basis, and for some, we do not live in the same country, I know when we do meet, it will always feel like we've been in each other's company on a day to day basis or it will just feel sooooo genuine, like how friendships ought to be.
I thank God for you, you always had my back, you were always willing to listen, and you have never ever judged me despite my flaws and ambiguous thinking. I am sometimes surprised that I have such highly esteemed women to call friends. You all are beautiful, educated, intelligent, music+worship freaks, very creative and hilarious in your own rights. You were there when I needed a girlfriend to converse with, and also at THE right time. You have made me laugh when all I wanted to do was cry and scream aloud, and you have esteemed and encouraged me to do the right things and be the best, only the best. You have sent me youtube links/ sms /whatsapp messages /skype messages just to say hi girl and it continues of course, and have left short encouragement notes, which always meant tons to me.

I am comfortable with our friendship, soon, when I become Mrs, always know that mi casa es tu casa! You are not forgotten. Again, your friendship means a lot to me, more than you will ever know. I really love you and really want the best for you in this purposeful/blossom and sometimes yet harsh/cold/crazy life. Know that life can seem tough and out of place, but being in and with Christ makes it, will make it easier and re-assuring. Being in Christ is the best thing that can happen to any woman. Stay in Christ as I continue to see you shine and radiate for his glory and honour. 

 I just thought you should be reminded of how I feel about YOU and what you have done for me in the simplest, sometimes inexpensive ways. I appreciate, and I appreciate who you are as my "chick!" :D

~Dedicated to the few special ones~
“If you have good friends, no matter how much life is sucking , they can make you laugh.” 
― P.C. Cast

“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up.” 
― John Holmes

The Wise and Foolish Builders

I read this devotion three years ago, I am not sure who wrote it or where I read it, but I saved it in my files on June 30th 2010.. It has been  a huge encouragement to me presently, as a 12 years- believer in the faith.. Still gives me teary - eyes when I read because of my great desire to imitate Christ daily! 

Take heed my readers:

Matthew 7:24-27 (New International Version) 

"Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because it had its foundation on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of mine and does not put them into practice is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell with a great crash."

The truth presented to us in God's word is not meant to simply "read". It must be "put into practice" and "acted upon". The apostle John said, "If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth" (1 John 1:6). It's meant to be "practiced.

"But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does (James 1:22-25)

….. Once we hear these words, we make ourselves into "fools" if we do not do what they say....

The Undergraduate Life

Sometimes I feel like obtaining this Bachelors Degree was the worst thing that has ever happened to me. No one wants to hire or pay an individual with his/her degree now OR simply hire. Makes me question; so why did I attend university again? This is really frustrating at times...

YET, big YET, I still believe that my hard work of sleepless nights, reading for hours until I understand, analyzing these theories, complex graphs, formulas, and mathematical problems, etc, were not in vain. I read BSc. Economics. And the relevance of an economics major is designed to develop various skills and competence in the world of work both in private and public sectors. After understanding and analyzing the late Sir Arthur Lewis, I have reckoned that Economics is a prestigious major. After all there is a Nobel Prize in Economics right?

With my completion, I believe this will allow me to locate existing economic research and economic data. Moreover, to be able to illustrate existing knowledge, to be able to confidently write reports, summarizing and describing economic situations, and explaining policy positions and debates. I really want to be able to use economic theory and quantitative methods to study real world and business economic problems; essentially in St. Lucia. And the list goes on. I guess being at UWI was not so bad after all. I did learn, I diligently read my degree, and have no regrets.
The best is yet to come. I am still hopeful.

Proverbs 17:17

Proverbs 17:17

"A friend loves at all times, a brother is born for adversity."

It is very hard to find a friend who will love you constantly. It feels like it is too good to be true. A friend who loves you at all times? A friend who is like a gift to your life, a marvelous blessing? Further, it states a brother is born for adversity, which I believe depicts that you are to love your friend in the midst of his harsh conditions, misfortune and calamity. You were born to sympathize with your brother and sister (friend) in times of war. You were BORN to comfort, to encourage, to increase, to build, to impact, and to give hugs. It is a PURPOSE!  I dare you to do some introspection. Are you a friend to your friends? Are you living this scripture out loud?! Examine the persons that you are quick and daring to call friends today. He is bones and flesh, with energy and short-comings, comes with cries and laughter. Do you love him  at all times?

This scripture also reminds me of Jesus Christ. His breath alone will revive you again, and makes you feel whole, loved beyond human actions and words. He exemplifies the ultimate love and friendship. The lover of all lovers, there is no greater love like his. He is the MASTER at loving you. He is the EXPERT at demonstrating how to love. He is the PHYSICIAN at practicing love. He is the TEACHER who showers you with exciting ideas about love, without circumstance.

He loves you for everything and at all times! I passionately want to be like him, whatever it takes. If we settled for Gods way of LOVE, then I promise you that this world would be so much nicer.

Today is Valentine’s Day, worldwide, and I personally do not “celebrate” this occasion, with my own convictions and reasons. Yet, I am grateful today that I am loved and I love you! And believe meee, it is not only on Valentine. That’s it for me. Have a glorious day!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                        

 

Trust God with 2013!

Sometimes, you feel like the things that you want to hold on so dearly are really NOT what God wants you to rely on.
Yes, it looks and feels so spiritual, and it feels right, but then, still, God takes it away or so you thought at that period. What does a girl/woman do when the only person that she loves and cares about is “moving on, taking chances” without her this year? What does a girl/woman do when the only dream-career that she has ever believed is going through a downturn and fears that she will not be working in that institution?  What does a girl/woman do when she has to LET GO of the things that she thought mattered the most?

I would suggest: She needs to cry, and cry, and cry until she has no more tears left; let the grieving emotions out of her system.!!! And then pray keenly, pray like a desperate woman who wants out. And that includes telling God that you now completely trust in him; let God do his thing now. She needs to adopt a selfless attitude and rely on God’s standards and perspectives NOW. 
This is not as easy as stated. Because you are required now to be totally dependent on God’s promises and plans. It is a trust without measure. It is an unutterable feeling that God has it all sorted out and guess what; it willl/is/was/ for your good. You won’t see the good now in the heartbreak, but you will see it eventually….. I have seen and experienced the good all the time!

To all those who thought you wouldn't make it or that your smile would not be so bright, and lovely. Well, it’s still there, you are here again, living on purpose and letting God do his thing! We are in a new year, and you are not only a conqueror, but you are MORE THAN a conqueror in Christ Jesus! Believe. Sacrifice. Expect. Pray. And DO! "Faith without works is dead."

Remember, you’re already amazing!!

 

 Love, Keshia.

 

To you.. Oh February :)

I may be a little early. But today is the beginning of a beautiful month, February, and that is because my true confidant was born on that day, 15^th of February. So today, I dedicate my blog to him, and wow, I am so happy that he was created.  I know I am early, but this woman (me) is too excited!

So I decided to mention 26 things about my true confidant that I LOVE, who is also my significant other now ( yay!!):

1.       I love his smile. Especially when I know I am the reason for it. Makes me mellow all the time. "Your smiles makes it all better."

2.       I love that he loves God and makes him the ultimate priority in everything; number 1.

3.       I love that he is patient with me.

4.       I love that he knows that I am not “perfect.” So he accepts me with my blemishes and insecurities.

5.       I love that he is funny. He is even funnier without distractions or people. Just me.

6.       I love that he makes me happy.

7.       I love that he takes his time and energy in getting to know me without any grouchiness or maybe a little.

8.       I love that he shows that he loves and cares for my well-being in the easiest and sometimes unthinkable ways.

9.       I love that he is poetic and smart.

10.   I love that he has a sweet voice, and I love the way that he speaks and expresses himself. ( call me crazy!)

11.   I love that he has brown small eyes.

12.   I love that he listens.

13.   I love that he is  sincere, humble and very kind.

14.   I love that he freaks out, reminds me of myself.

15.   I love that he loves his family.

16.   I love that he is ambitious and bright.

17.   I love that he finds it hard to remember how to spell sarcasm. (inside joke)

18.   I love that he thinks he can dance.

19.   I love that he is smooth and gentle.

20.   I love that he has charm that makes me feel warm when things seem so shattered.

21.   I love that he loves music, and part of his life is based on it.

22.   I love that he prays.

23.   I love that he studies the word of God.

24.   I love that he is a brilliant poet/writer.

25.   I love that he is comfortable with change, my new found teacher.

26.   I love that he loves, and shows me my kind of love.

SO cheers to you baby! Happpy early birthday! #soinlove.

 "Good things come to those who wait."