RELATIONSHIPS, MARRIAGE, AND MORE

There have been some things on my mind about relationships, marriage, and other important topics that I've observed recently and over time. I want to share them with you today. As always, I invite you to share your thoughts in the comment section here on the blog or at COAFW on Facebook. 

THOUGHTS AND OBSERVATIONS...

 

-Relationships and marriage start to look a bit different as you mature. The thought process changes, expectations change, what you will and will not put up with changes.

-It seems as if the younger generation doesn't have a grasp on HOW to have relationships. A lot, if not most things for them, are heavily influenced by social media and that seems to be their source. Social media is not the only influence, but I think is one of the biggest influences.

-I'm realizing more and more that for some in the younger generation, they are missing a godly standard and their standard is set by what this world or society says.

-I believe the conversation about relationships needs to change for the younger  generation. 

-What does being single look like after 35?

-What kind of conversations are we having about relationships after 35? 

-How do we deal with the desire for marriage as we mature, when marriage has not happened for us yet? 

-What life goals are we pursuing?

-Do we think it's "too late" to pursue our dreams?

-Do we think we've missed the opportunity to pursue our dreams?

-How are we talking to ourselves? Are we affirming ourselves or being too hard on ourselves for not fulfilling certain expectations (i.e. personal goals, our relationship with God, our jobs/careers, etc...)?

-Are there enough, or any circles, whether online or in person, for the mature woman to have discussions about relationships and other relevant topics associated with our lives at this point? 

-Are we allowing this world and its standard to take precedence over God's standards for our lives?

-Do we recognize hindrances when they come in our lives? How do we deal with them?

-How do we define success, personally, for ourselves?

These are just a few things that have been on my mind lately and things that I've thought about at some point. I would love to hear your own thoughts about whatever has been on your mind. Share them here in the comment section or at COAFW on Facebook. 

Holy Week Wednesday

Hello and Happy Holy Week Wednesday. In observation of Holy Week, take some time out today to reflect on the sacrifice that Jesus made for us by going to the Cross. 

Holy Week Wednesday Scripture: Matthew 26: 27-56, 1 Corinthians 1:18

2019: GETTING BACK TO YOUR GOALS

Hello and welcome to another weekly blog post here on COAFW. Today I simply want to encourage you to keep going forward with the goals that you set for the new year. 

You may have set goals in January and by February the zeal that you had faded, or life itself may be have gotten in the way, and you got off track. Well, I'm here to encourage you to do whatever you need to do to accomplish the goals you set for this year. Below are some helpful tips.

GETTING BACK TO YOUR GOALS

1. START OVER- Yes, sometimes you may need to start over and "reset" so that you can move forward again to accomplish your goals. 

2. GO TO GOD- Do you feel discouraged because you may have fallen off from your goals? Tell Him. Do you feel like throwing in the towel because things aren't going as you planned? Tell Him. Do you need a boost of energy or motivation to get you going again? Tell Him. Whatever it is, tell God how you feel. He wants to hear your heart and help you. But once you've shared your feelings, be sure to listen to His response. 

3. LAY ASIDE THE WEIGHT- Remove the things that may be hindering you from going forward with your goals: doubt, fear, a self-defeating mindset, a negative environment, etc... Some things may need more time to remove than others, but as long as you take the first step and allow God to work in you, you will feel a bit lighter before you know it. ;-) 

4. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF- You CAN do it. You WILL do it. You WILL see it. You WILL achieve it. No explanation needed. ;-)

5. TRUST GOD'S TIMING- Although you may have your plan and schedule for the goals that you want to achieve this year, always be submitted to God's timing. A delay in your achievement does not mean a denial. It's just an opportunity to trust God more. 

I pray nothing but success for you this year. I pray that you reach your goals, trust God, stay prayerful and give Him the glory when it's all said and done. 

Helpful scriptures: Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 37:3-7

I would love to hear your thoughts about this post. Share them here in the comment section or head over to COAFW on Facebook and share your thoughts there. Thank you and remember: You CAN do it.

YOU'RE INVITED

Hello and welcome to the new series of posts from COAFW. As mentioned last week, I will be posting every Wednesday on the blog. For today's post, I simply want to invite you to the COAFW's Facebook page. I want the page to be a place for us to share our thoughts and be a safe space to share what's on our hearts. Go over to the page now to see what I'm discussing in the first post (don't forget to invite a friend) and look out for more posts coming soon. 

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