Weather The Storm!!!

Just the other day, I was talking to Sister Long, one of the Mother's of the Church. I was congratulating her on celebrating her 77th birthday!

As we talked about how God has blessed us and just how good he has been and continues to be, I shared with her how lately my attitude had been really "Ugly!" I had experienced some trials in my life that seemed to occur back to back to back, almost relentlessly! It literally took every fiber in my being to hold onto God's Unchanging Hand!

As she and I were sharing our experiences, a severe thunderstorm came through her neighborhood. What started as drizzle became rain, thunder, strong winds, large hail and lightning! The storm was so strong that I could hear it through the phone! And although the storm was in her neighborhood and had not approached mine yet, I knew before long, it would come! And it did come!

And so it is with life. Severe storms come to everyone's neighborhood - Eventually. Just like a natural thunderstorm, it cannot stay forever - it will eventually pass over, and the sun will shine again.

Notice that some storms destroy structures and even take lives! Other storms simply break branches off of trees and blow trash cans over. But one thing is for sure - No matter the strength of the storm. It will pass - it has to pass!

As far as my personal storm. This too will pass!

As time passes, the storm becomes weaker and weaker, yet I become stronger and stronger - Why? Because God's strength is made perfect in our weakness. When we are weak He is strong! 2 Corinthians 12:9 reads:

"And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." KJV

God, I thank you for the storms in my life. These storms have strengthened my character, and have strengthened my faith in YOU. These storms have been a very humbling experience for me. One of which I am now grateful for. These storms yet prove that without YOU - I can do nothing!

God, I would be remised if I did not thank you for carrying me through each and every one of them! Thanks to YOU - I Am Still Standing!!! I Have Weathered The Storm!!!

Are you facing a storm today?

What will it take for you to be able to weather your storm?

Do you have people who function as anchors, stabilizing you through prayer and moral support?

Stand still and see the salavation of the Lord! Exodus 14:13 (part A); 2 Chronicles 20:17 (part A)

Be Blessed!

Yolanda McIntosh
President/CEO/Founder
McIntosh Mo2vations
www.mo2vate.net
http://mo2vate.blogspot.net

One Step At A Time

Well Ladies, I'll tell you. A lot has happened in the last few days. Not only have I created my own blog, but I have also added Audio! Make sure you check it out. Wow! This process has been strenuous and time consuming, yet the finished project is so exciting!

It's Hard to believe that just three days ago before creating my blogspot, I was terrified and intimidated by the thought of creating a blog. To be honest, I thought blogs were pretty stupid, unless you were a famous person whom everyone knew and whose events and affairs of life, everyone was interested in.

I now realize that blogs can be used for whatever you want them to be used for! My blog will be used to Empower, Uplift, and Inspire women toward their Next Level of Personal Success!

How did I come to this decision? Well, last Sunday, I found myself wrestling with fear of the unknown; the fear of failure, the fear of even attempting to step out of my comfort zone and take a chance. I was entrapped by seeing the glass half empty - instead of half full. It was then that I remembered a call I was on a few months ago with one of the Best Motivational Speakers in the world - Les Brown! He addressed the issue of the fear of failure. He reminded us of the fact that fear and failure will come - However, we are not to allow fear and/or failure to stop us! Especially, fear of the unknown! He went on to share some of his own fears and failures. But, instead of allowing his fear and/or failure to consume him -he made the decision to face his challenges HEAD ON! He did not allow his disabilities, the perception or the opinions of others to discourage him. Instead he turned his obstacles into Stepping Stones toward his Next Level! Now He's climbing HIGH! And how did he do it?

One-Step-At-A-Time!

This same process will work for you and I. All it takes is: One-Step-At-A-Time! Sunday, I created my blog. Wednesday, I recorded my blog. Today, I will do both! Tomorrow, I look forward to another exciting challenge - an adventure!

What step toward your next level are you willing to take today?

Join me as we move toward our Next Level of GREATNESS! One-Step-At-A-Time!

I have heard it said that FEAR is nothing more than False Evidence Appearing Real!

Be Blessed! Be Empowered!

Yolanda McIntosh
President/CEO/Founder
McIntosh Mo2vations
www.mo2vate.net
http://mo2vate.blogspot.com

Audio Welcome Blog

McIntosh Mo2vations - Welcome Blog

Greetings Ladies and Welcome to Mo2vational Nuggets!

McIntosh Mo2vations (McM) would like to thank you for checking out our new blog.

On this blog, we will post various types of Mo2vational Thoughts, Quotes, Excepts from our published materials, as well as upcoming events such as: Book Releases, Book Signings, and Workshops.

We invite you to post your comments as we share in your struggles and celebrate your successes!

May our messages inspire you and empower you as you become all that God has created you to be!

We will post on this blog by the 5th of each month, (or sooner), so stay tuned!

Be Blessed!


Yolanda McIntosh, CTM
President/CEO/Founder
McIntosh Mo2vations

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