Home

“Home is where the heart is.” We have all heard these words, and there is some truth to them. Home is not just a building. It’s where you feel loved. It’s where memories are made. It’s where you feel safe. It’s not just a city. It’s where your people reside. Where is your village? Where do you feel secure? Where do you feel protected emotionally and physically? That’s your home. Home is where you can heal. Home is where you are free. Home is where your heart can reside without fear. Home is where your heart is…

Position

I heard a sermon where the preacher said, “your blessings are waiting on you to get in position.” God has preset blessings in place for you. When you arrive at a certain place and time, your blessing is waiting for you. So, due season is about positioning. Where you are in this journey matters. It matters how old you are. It matters where you live. It matters what condition your heart is in. It matters how much baggage you are carrying. It matters if you’ve forgiven. You have to be in place. It matters if you are healed, because you have to be position. Get in position.

Heal

I remember when ET brought a dying flower back to life. ET was one of my favorite movies growing up. It was my first introduction to sickness and healing. I remember Elliot and ET being quarantined. ET was turning white and all he wanted to do was go home. Interesting enough, ET had the ability to heal those around him, but not himself. We all have the ability to heal. Our bodies were created to heal themselves. We can heal emotional scars by releasing that anger, pain, and disappointment. We can heal relationships with apologies. Healing does take time. Healing does require change, and healing requires rest. Make it a point to heal before the new year.

Honour

Exodus 20:12 “Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the Lord your God is giving you.

I grew up listening to my mother quoting this scripture to me. I often find myself telling my own children the same thing. I realize that through my daily actions of being my mother’s caretaker that I am literally walking her words out. I am living them. I am a walking, talking, example of what this verse looks like daily. It doesn’t mean I don’’t get frustrated. It doesn’t mean I don’t have my moments. It means that I am present. I am doing the work. So, whether I am tired or not…I still have work to do. There are eyes on me. There are eyes on you, too. Do the work. Honor your loved ones. Honor your ancestors. Honor their lives and their memories.

Hold On

Hold on. Don't give up. You’re closer than you think. It's almost over. You can do it. Change is coming. Every now and again, we need encouragement. We need a cheerleader. We need to be reminded of our own strength. It's something about this time of year that makes us feel some kinda way. We start to think about all our unfinished projects and goals we didn't accomplish. Guess what?! It’s okay. Hold on! Things will get better. You will be motivated again. You will accomplish those goals. Just hold on!

Help Me

“Help Me!” I don’t know why these two words are so hard for many of us to say. I can admit that I usually ask for help after I’m frustrated. I feel overwhelmed. I struggle with saying these two words, but I have learned that I’m not Superwoman. I can’t do it all. I need help. Most of us do, and it’s okay. You can’t be in two places at once despite being pulled in multiple directions. You can’t rearrange everything. Something’s gotta give. Don’t wait until it’s too late. Open your mouth. Use your words and say, “help me!”

Holiday

For some a holiday, is just another day off. For others, it means vacation. For kids, it means no school and gifts. For adults, it might mean spending and shopping. The holidays mean different things to different people. It’s a time to recharge. It’s a time to rest. It’s a time to enjoy family and friends. It’s a time to reflect. No matter what the holiday means to you, make sure you make the most of it. Make good memories. Enjoy the moment. Cherish time spent with even the most difficult loved ones. Share the holiday spirit. Enjoy your holiday.