Motivations from the Heart of Paula Williams-Gaillard
Now all of you know by now I am very transparent when it comes to sharing things in my life….well….the other day I received a rather disturbing piece of mail that took me back to 3 years ago in my life! I truly thought that chapter of my life had been closed, filed and set ablazed but there I was….fuming and ready to draw blood! Sis. Sweet, Kind-hearted, Loving….Saved & Sanctified Paula had an anger issue!
I’m reminded of Romans 12:3 that says: “For by the Grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of Faith God has given you.” I just knew I had it going on…and as my Daddy says…and on my way to Glory! Who me…..that angry with someone…..no way……yes way!!!
As I was preparing for my homicide support group session, I came across a group exercise entitled “Anger Fountain”. Here’s how it works: each participate is asked to think of someone they are angry at and collect a stone from a small fountain (I’m going to use a vase). When the participants have their hands filled with stones, they will be asked to make a circle and join hands with others in the support group. When they realize this cannot be done, it will be explained this happens when we hold on to anger and pain. We cannot reach out to others in Love. Inside the fountain (or the beautiful vase in our case) is God’s Love and should they choose, they could put their stones in the fountain so that God’s Love can help take the anger away! I thought WOW…it’s just like God because He knew I needed this exercise more than they do!
My friend and former supervisor, PamL sent me an email and in that email she encouraged me (that’s why it’s important to have Godly people in your life), Pam stated in her email:
Just remember…The devil hates to see you happy! You just had your 1st Anniversary (moving to Atlanta). You’re so happy and proud! The devil probably said “OH YEA!!!!...Take this one lady!!!!! Don’t let him do that. Think about how God saved you and Praise The Lord that He saved you from yourself. Now go give someone a compliment. Watch how the Holy Spirit will fill you up so much. Those negative feelings will drift away!!!! And you’ll be all great!! I can promise!
Y’all…..I wanted to make a couple of phone calls and tell some people off, but thank God I didn’t! Come to find out, the paper I received in the mail….it was sent to me in error…a communications error between two offices! It makes me wonder though….was it a test or what….and if it was….can I honestly say I passed the test????
I like the Amplified version of 2 Corinthians 13:11: “Finally, brethren, farewell (rejoice)! Be strengthened (perfected, completed, made what you ought to be); be encouraged and consoled and comforted; be of the same [agreeable] mind one with another; live in peace, and [then] the God of love [Who is the Source of affection, goodwill, love, and benevolence toward men] and the Author and Promoter of peace will be with you.”
It’s important we stay Prayed up…walking in the Spirit so we won’t fall prey to the flesh (Galatians 5:16). We must be Spiritually minded and conscience of our words, actions and deeds! Just because we’re Saved….Sanctified….Filled with The Holy Ghost and Fire Baptized doesn’t mean we are exempt from “things”! I think “things” attack us more because of that fact, however, we have choices. We can either choose to hold on to the “stones” or whatever our “thing” may be….or we can trust God….let Him do the work He needs to do in us and in spite of how we may feel…..walk in Love!
Now I know this is kinda long, but I actually wrote this on 8/10 but had to add to it this morning because no sooner after I wrote this yesterday….I went home….and guess what…..test #2 came!!!! Today my cousin Minister LaKisha sent the Word for the day from Psalm 138:8 (NKJV): “The Lord will perfect that which concerns me….”Amen and Hallelujah for Jesus!!!!
Prayer for this day…Father…..perfect that which concerns me so I can walk in Love and Peace toward my Sisters and Brothers…..in Jesus’ Name I Pray…Amen!
You are already Blessed so be Encouraged,
Love ya,
Paula
© Copyright 8/11/2009
All Rights Reserved
P.S.
In case you are wondering about the title….I jokingly sometimes use a line Janet Jackson’s character says on Tyler Perry’s movie “Why Did I Get Married”…she says……“Perfect Patty messed up”! Perfect Patty isn’t perfect at all!
I’m reminded of Romans 12:3 that says: “For by the Grace given me I say to every one of you: Do not think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of Faith God has given you.” I just knew I had it going on…and as my Daddy says…and on my way to Glory! Who me…..that angry with someone…..no way……yes way!!!
As I was preparing for my homicide support group session, I came across a group exercise entitled “Anger Fountain”. Here’s how it works: each participate is asked to think of someone they are angry at and collect a stone from a small fountain (I’m going to use a vase). When the participants have their hands filled with stones, they will be asked to make a circle and join hands with others in the support group. When they realize this cannot be done, it will be explained this happens when we hold on to anger and pain. We cannot reach out to others in Love. Inside the fountain (or the beautiful vase in our case) is God’s Love and should they choose, they could put their stones in the fountain so that God’s Love can help take the anger away! I thought WOW…it’s just like God because He knew I needed this exercise more than they do!
My friend and former supervisor, PamL sent me an email and in that email she encouraged me (that’s why it’s important to have Godly people in your life), Pam stated in her email:
Just remember…The devil hates to see you happy! You just had your 1st Anniversary (moving to Atlanta). You’re so happy and proud! The devil probably said “OH YEA!!!!...Take this one lady!!!!! Don’t let him do that. Think about how God saved you and Praise The Lord that He saved you from yourself. Now go give someone a compliment. Watch how the Holy Spirit will fill you up so much. Those negative feelings will drift away!!!! And you’ll be all great!! I can promise!
Y’all…..I wanted to make a couple of phone calls and tell some people off, but thank God I didn’t! Come to find out, the paper I received in the mail….it was sent to me in error…a communications error between two offices! It makes me wonder though….was it a test or what….and if it was….can I honestly say I passed the test????
I like the Amplified version of 2 Corinthians 13:11: “Finally, brethren, farewell (rejoice)! Be strengthened (perfected, completed, made what you ought to be); be encouraged and consoled and comforted; be of the same [agreeable] mind one with another; live in peace, and [then] the God of love [Who is the Source of affection, goodwill, love, and benevolence toward men] and the Author and Promoter of peace will be with you.”
It’s important we stay Prayed up…walking in the Spirit so we won’t fall prey to the flesh (Galatians 5:16). We must be Spiritually minded and conscience of our words, actions and deeds! Just because we’re Saved….Sanctified….Filled with The Holy Ghost and Fire Baptized doesn’t mean we are exempt from “things”! I think “things” attack us more because of that fact, however, we have choices. We can either choose to hold on to the “stones” or whatever our “thing” may be….or we can trust God….let Him do the work He needs to do in us and in spite of how we may feel…..walk in Love!
Now I know this is kinda long, but I actually wrote this on 8/10 but had to add to it this morning because no sooner after I wrote this yesterday….I went home….and guess what…..test #2 came!!!! Today my cousin Minister LaKisha sent the Word for the day from Psalm 138:8 (NKJV): “The Lord will perfect that which concerns me….”Amen and Hallelujah for Jesus!!!!
Prayer for this day…Father…..perfect that which concerns me so I can walk in Love and Peace toward my Sisters and Brothers…..in Jesus’ Name I Pray…Amen!
You are already Blessed so be Encouraged,
Love ya,
Paula
© Copyright 8/11/2009
All Rights Reserved
P.S.
In case you are wondering about the title….I jokingly sometimes use a line Janet Jackson’s character says on Tyler Perry’s movie “Why Did I Get Married”…she says……“Perfect Patty messed up”! Perfect Patty isn’t perfect at all!
