***I'd like to say I wrote this myself, but I didn't. My quiet time devotion was so sweet this morning I wanted to share it with you. So, I am copying it exactly as it is written in the book, Jesus Calling by Sarah Young.
July 10
RELAX IN MY PEACEFUL PRESENCE. Do not bring performance pressures into our sacred space of communion. When you are with someone you trust completely, you feel free to be yourself. This is one of the joys of true friendship. Though I am 'Lord of lords and King of kings', I also desire to be your intimate Friend. When you are tense or pretentious in our relationship, I feel hurt. I know the worst about you, but I also see the best in you. I long for you to trust Me enough to be fully yourself with Me. When you are real with Me, I am able to bring out the best in you: the very gifts that I have planted in your soul. Relax, and enjoy our friendship.
Revelation 17:14, "They will make war against the Lamb, but the Lamb will overcome them because he is Lord of lords and King of kings---and with him will be his called, chosen and faithful followers."
John 15:13-15, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master's business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you."
Have a beautifully blessed day. Make some time to relax in the peaceful presence of your Best Friend!,
Melissa
skip to main |
skip to sidebar
Melissa Taylor
November, 2008
"I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well." Psalm 139:14 NIV
First visit to this blog?
If this is your first time visiting this blog you may be thinking "I Am Beautiful..... who is this girl and what's her deal!" Click this link to read the post that started it all. http://beautifulp31.blogspot.com/2008/01/repeat-after-me.html
Melissa Taylor
P31 Woman Magazine
November, 2008
I was privileged to share a portion of my journey in the November issue of the P31 Woman Magazine. I wrote about my struggle and triumph with anxiety and depression. For more information about the magazine, click here: http://proverbs31.gospelcom.net/p31womanmagazine/P31WomanMagazine.php
Twitter Updates
Check Out My Other Blog
I have another blog I'd love for you to visit when you have the chance.
Melissa Taylor- This is a general topic blog. If it's on my heart, I post it here. Everything from friends, family, work, faith, relationships, or just gab! Click: http://www.melissataylorp31.blogspot.com
Melissa Taylor- This is a general topic blog. If it's on my heart, I post it here. Everything from friends, family, work, faith, relationships, or just gab! Click: http://www.melissataylorp31.blogspot.com
Yes, You Are Beautiful
Hello and welcome! Do you believe that you are truly beautiful? I have to admit, I have struggled with believing that my whole life. That's because I have most often determined my beauty and self worth based on my weight, appearance, and how many compliments I get on how I look. The truth is, I am beautiful. And so are you! This blog is here to bring encouragement, share ideas, confess struggles, and shed light on the truth of being beautiful and healthy. God gave us each an incredible gift...LIFE! How we use it is up to us. I hope you'll join me on this journey and together we can feel truly beautiful and be our best...mind, body, and spirit!
Smiles,
Melissa Taylor:)
Smiles,
Melissa Taylor:)
Contact Me
Melissa Taylor
616-G Matthews-Mint Hill Rd.
Matthews, NC 28105
704-849-2270, Ext. 200
http://www.melissataylor.org/
http://www.melissataylorp31.blogspot.com/
http://www.proverbs31.org
Or Email me at:
Melissa@MelissaTaylor.org
616-G Matthews-Mint Hill Rd.
Matthews, NC 28105
704-849-2270, Ext. 200
http://www.melissataylor.org/
http://www.melissataylorp31.blogspot.com/
http://www.proverbs31.org
Or Email me at:
Melissa@MelissaTaylor.org
Find Me on Facebook
Where You Can Find Me
February 3, 2009
Providence High School
Charlotte, NC
March 28, 2009
Roanoke Rapids, NC
May 1-3, 2009
Natural Bridge, Va
May 9, 2009
Covenant UMC
Greer, SC
May 19, 2009
Central Church of God
Charlotte, NC
July 31-Aug. 2, 2009
She Speaks
Concord, NC
October 9-11, 2009
Southside Church Women's Retreat
Fredricksburg, VA
April, 2010
Virginia
Providence High School
Charlotte, NC
March 28, 2009
Roanoke Rapids, NC
May 1-3, 2009
Natural Bridge, Va
May 9, 2009
Covenant UMC
Greer, SC
May 19, 2009
Central Church of God
Charlotte, NC
July 31-Aug. 2, 2009
She Speaks
Concord, NC
October 9-11, 2009
Southside Church Women's Retreat
Fredricksburg, VA
April, 2010
Virginia
Invite Melissa to Speak
I would LOVE to come and speak to women in your area and let them know just how beautiful they are! I have many topics suitable for retreats, conferences, breakouts, banquets, small groups, and large groups.
For information on my topics, visit my website, http://www.melissataylor.org/.
For information about booking Melissa Taylor, contact:
Barb Spencer
Proverbs 31 Ministries
Barb@Proverbs31.org
For information on my topics, visit my website, http://www.melissataylor.org/.
For information about booking Melissa Taylor, contact:
Barb Spencer
Proverbs 31 Ministries
Barb@Proverbs31.org
Blog Archive
-
▼
2008
(91)
-
▼
July
(16)
- My Thoughts vs. God's Word
- 10 Things...keep em coming!
- 10 Things
- Feeling Beautiful?
- Fun Friday:)
- Change Can Be Good
- We Are Really Doing This!
- Gonna lighten it up a little today:)
- Little Girl, Are You Okay?
- You Can Be My Friend
- Overjoyed and Overwhelmed
- I Can Eat 21 Points:)
- Come Monday
- Relax
- Beautiful People Make Mistakes
- Beautiful People
-
▼
July
(16)
My Family's Blogs and Websites
My Goals for the Week
Updated 5/27/09
1. Spend time each day in God's Word
2. 45 min of exercise each day
3. Remain disciplined
4. Work on book/proposal
5. Eat natural, no sugar, and prepare ahead of time
6. Update blogs and Mom's Caringbridge site frequently
7. Get at least 7 hours of sleep each night
1. Spend time each day in God's Word
2. 45 min of exercise each day
3. Remain disciplined
4. Work on book/proposal
5. Eat natural, no sugar, and prepare ahead of time
6. Update blogs and Mom's Caringbridge site frequently
7. Get at least 7 hours of sleep each night
How Am I Doing This Week?
This week has been great. The one thing I've made sure of is that I've been sleeping enough each night. I've actually been in bed by 10 pm each night this week! I've gotten up and exercised first thing. And I've been more productive during the day, eating healthy and getting a lot accomplished at home. Good deal!
Disclaimer
This blog is dedicated to the glory of God. My every intention is that anyone who visits here will grow in their relationship with the Lord and be empowered knowing He created us all with a beautiful purpose in mind. Too many women, including myself, struggle with actually believing that we matter. Some of us have negative tapes that play constantly in our heads telling us that we are no good, damaged, unworthy, ugly, too fat, too skinny, tainted, unable, etc and we are left feeling discontent, ashamed, and unaccepted. Anything I place on this blog or write about here is intended to promote a balance of the mind/body/spirit connection. First, we need to be right with Jesus. Then we need to take care of our minds and bodies the best we can. God created us and gave us life. It's up to us how we live it.
With all that said, the links provided here are just suggestions of places you can visit that may assist you in your venture for overall good health. I do not personally endorse any of these (except the 2 links from Proverbs 31) and do not promote the personal beliefs of the doctors, staff, or other people asscociated with these organizations. I do not know the religious backgrounds of all those I have posted here.
I am a Christian. I believe in Jesus. That's me. All are welcome here. I just hope to bring encouragement to you where you are.
These sites are just links that I have found helpful in achieving my goals and therefore I am sharing them.
With all that said, the links provided here are just suggestions of places you can visit that may assist you in your venture for overall good health. I do not personally endorse any of these (except the 2 links from Proverbs 31) and do not promote the personal beliefs of the doctors, staff, or other people asscociated with these organizations. I do not know the religious backgrounds of all those I have posted here.
I am a Christian. I believe in Jesus. That's me. All are welcome here. I just hope to bring encouragement to you where you are.
These sites are just links that I have found helpful in achieving my goals and therefore I am sharing them.
Spiritually, Mentally, or Physically Beautiful Websites and Blogs
- Denise Austin (inexpensive realistic health and exercise program that you can do from your own home)
- Living With Purpose: A Radical Revolution (a teen ministry for girls 12-17 through Proverbs 31 Ministries)
- My Church's Website
- My Pastor's Blog
- My son, Blakes, website about Disney related events
- Proverbs 31 Ministries (Awesome Women's Ministry)
- Real Age (for health only, advice on health and aging)
- Weight Watchers (realistic health and eating program, designed for weightloss and maintenance)
Posts
Genesis 1:27
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them.
7 comments:
Thanks for sharing this Melissa. More than performance, perfection and pretension, God desires perspicuity, peculiarity, praise, peace and passion! (Can you tell I'm having a little fun with some words?)
I've heard so much about that book - Jesus Calling. When I go into work at 3pm today, I'm going to look for it!
God is my BEST FRIEND and He and I have already enjoyed some wonderful One-on-one time today. So thankful He's with me every moment of every day!
You're a sweet, authentic friend too!
Love ya,
Joy
Thanks for sharing. I needed to hear the word encouraging me to relax. I sometimes get caught in a cycle of doing.
My area director when I was on staff with IVCF said that God created us human beings and not human doings. Sometimes we get the two mixed up.
It feels so good to be surrounded by true friends like you. Thank you for being so sincere. I do believe you have found your true calling.
Polly in Long Beach, ca
What a wonderful post Melissa! It is so great to know that with God we can always be ourselves because He does know EVERYTHING there is to know about us. We may try to put on a perfect face for others, but we can never fool God. Thank you for this reminder that we can just be real before our Lord and Saviour, and not have to put on any pretense.
Blessings,
April
Melissa,
Thank you soooooo much I needed that.
Hugs,
Diane
Melissa:
The legacy of that God honoring, Word revealing devotional goes on!
Lingering in sweet quiet time with Him is so precious. And it seems to go so fast before the "quiet" in the home has become pitter patter of precious feet.
Hugging your beautiful neck,
Sharon
**PS** I was able to get that book transfered to the store - I'll have it by next weekend! Can't wait~
Post a Comment