"Nobody's Hindering You......BUT YOU"

Motivations from the Heart of
Paula Williams-Gaillard

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This morning when I shared my dream with my husband....I couldn't...and I'm gon' say it like the older folks used to say...."I couldn't for the life of me"....figure out what the dream meant....at least not until a few minutes ago when God revealed His Word to me!

I had a dream that I.....one of my husband's best friend, Ricky S. and some other people were taking a test. It was kinda weird because each of us had to take the test while sitting in our own vehicles (strange huh). I can't even recall what subject the test covered or even one question from the test. Well....at some point during the testing period, I decided with my brilliant self that I wanted to move my truck (wish I could say it was the Breakwater Blue Lexus RX 350 I desire......anyways....I decided I wanted to move to another parking area away from the other people. Now to make a long dream short.....after I finished the test, I went inside to turn my test in to be graded....but guess what the teacher had already gone home.....I was too late....(sounds familiar...remember the 5 foolish?)! Y'all.....I had the nerve to not only be angry with myself for not finishing on time....but angry with Mr. Ricky who left me before I could finish!

Just moments ago, I heard part of this Scripture plainly......"Ye did run well; who did hinder you ....." Galatians 5:7

When I looked in a dictionary for the meaning of the word hinder it said:

1. To be or get in the way of.

2. To obstruct or delay the progress of.

v.intr.

To interfere with action or progress.

Then when I looked in the Thesaurus for related words, synonyms and antonyms....I found words like: impede.....block.....set back.....interfere.....prevent.....stop....hold up.....and even frustrate!

Who's fault was it that I didn't finish on time? Why did I become frustrated and angry? Okay....now I'm really Praying for Revelation from this point on....but as Children of God......I think...and this is me talking.....but sometimes we get so caught up in what we want to do.....what we think we should do.......we go about trying to make things happen...when all the while....God just wants us to stand still......don't be a busy Martha.......go through our test with wisdom and knowledge that He is with us and will take us through......okay I'm going from 0 to 1,000 and will shift gears here......NOBODY'S HOLDING YOU BACK......BUT YOU!!!!!! WOW!

Stop blaming things on the devil!!!!! It's not Momma and dem.......It's not Pookie or Fe Fe....it's not even "The Man" who is holding you back.....we sometimes hold ourselves back from receiving Blessings God is trying to get to us as a result of the test we are going through now!!!!

See....in the dream....if I had just kept my little big self still....I would have had enough time to finish the test.......but NO....I had to go driving on the other side......like they say...."the grass is not always greener on the other side".....things might look good....but it's not! GOING SOMEWHERE YOU KNOW GOD DID NOT DIRECT YOU TO GO....IS A DISTRACTION AND A WASTE OF TIME......THE TEST IS A TEST FOR A REASON....WHAT YOU ARE FACING TODAY IS NOTHING NEW.......IT MAY APPEAR THAT YOU ARE ALONE......YOU'RE NOT.....DON'T GET ANGRY OR FRUSTRATED BECAUSE SOMEONE ELSE HAS COMPLETED THEIR TEST AND REAPING BECAUSE THEY FAINT NOT......THEY DIDN'T GET OFF TRACK...YOU DID......YES GOD IS A GOD OF SECOND....THIRD....MANY CHANCES......HE'S LOVING AND FAITHFUL LIKE THAT......BUT HOW LONG DOES HE HAVE TO WAIT FOR YOU......HE WANTS TO BLESS YOU NOW....HE TAKES PLEASURE IN THE PROSPERITY OF HIS SERVANTS....STOP LALLYGAGGING......STAY ON COURSE.......STAY FOCUSED......IT'S NOT THAT YOU DON'T HAVE THE WISDOM NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE TEST......YOU JUST NEED TO GET YOU OUT OF THE WAY......IT'S NOBODY HINDERING YOU...........BUT YOU!!!!!!

I Corinthians 10:13 from The Bible in Basic English says: "You have been put to no test but such as is common to man: and God is true, who will not let any test come on you which you are not able to undergo; but HE will make with the test a way out of it, so that you may be able to go through it."

WHEW....this was a long one!!!!

Warriors....I ask that each of you keep Mr. Ted Williams (the man with the "golden voice") in Prayer....my heart goes out to him! He is can be a classic example that no one can hinder his progress and God-given success........but him!

You are already Blessed so be Encouraged.....
Love ya,
Paula

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"And A Child Shall Lead The Way"

Motivations from the Heart of Paula Williams-Gaillard



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You think our children aren't going through too.....being challenged by the enemy.....you think the enemy doesn't know...see or recognize the Anointing and Calling they have on their lives even at their young age......then think again!

Last night I was so touched....moved and inspired to take my Faith to another level by my 6 year old nephew, Chase. Chase (and his brother) have an Awesome Calling on their lives......not to mention a Prayer Warrior for a Mom who is teaching and nurturing them in the ways of the Lord!

See...Chase is being distracted at school. He's a very smart child....I think the enemy wants to block his progress because he (satan) sees greatness in Chase......but satan is a liar and coward from the pits of hell.....we plead the Blood of Jesus over every plot and scheme the enemy presents...in Jesus' Name...right now Father....we Pray for our children in school....Father they are destined for greatness....they will exceed in all they do.....they will do exceedingly..... abundantly above what they are expected to do in their academics....give them new ideas....inventions.....goals and strategies that will impact the world......make them the role models for others who will look at them with astonishment and amazement.......help them to conquer peer pressure......bullies and anything that satan tries to put in their way to distract them....give the teachers and administrators a heart to want to teach them the right things...give our children courage.....Holy Boldness to withstand the wiles of the enemy.....protect those who don't You yet Father....allow our children to be a beacon....a light to bring those children who are lost to Christ.....we count it all Joy and lift them up in Prayer....we know its all working for their good and to Your Glory and Honor.....in Jesus' Name....Amen!

Anyways ...... my Sister In Law said before he went to school....during their morning Prayer.....with the sincerest of heart and with tears flowing from his big beautiful round eyes....he called on God and told God..."I need Your help"! When Chase got home he told his Mom and shared with me on the phone that he had a good day.....he said....."God helped me"! WOW!

Oh we of little Faith.....how is it a 6 year old can Pray.....cry out to God and receive the help he needs....suddenly? I'll tell you why.....his heart was pure.....he wasn't clouded by doubt....he wasn't clouded by fear....he wasn't clouded by unbelief....all he knows is that when he Prayed.....God heard.......and God helped him! Don't allow doubt....fear......or unbelief stand in the way of what God wants to do for you!

Thank you Holy Spirit for direction.....here's a WORD Holy Spirit wants me to share with all of you:

"Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; therefore He will rise up to show you compassion. for the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for Him! People of Zion, who live in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. How gracious He will be when you cry for help! As soon as He hears, He will answer you. Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers will be hidden no more; with your own eyes you will see them. Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, "This is the way; walk in it. He will also send you rain for the seed you sow in the ground, and the food that comes from the land will be rich and plentiful." Isaiah 30:18-21,23 (NIV)

Receive it in Jesus' Name.....Amen!

You are already Blessed so be Encouraged....
Love ya,
Paula

"You Have The Right To Remain Silent.....Or Not"

Motivations from the Heart of Paula Williams-Gaillard

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"But to as many as did receive and welcome Him, He gave the authority (power, privilege, right) to become the Children of God, that is, to those who believe in (adhere to, trust in, and rely on) His Name." John 1:12 (Amp)

Now, I actually started this Motivation yesterday, but it wasn't until after listening to Yolanda Adams and A.V. this morning that I received confirmation and clear direction on which way I should go with this message to the Body of Believers.

As I was walking to work this morning (which was yesterday), I overheard a young lady say 4 words that stirred my Spirit as she was speaking to a young man as they were about to enter the courts....she adamantly and boldly (actually loudly) said: "I know my rights"! When I heard those words......Holy Spirit quickly reminded me of the text Scripture.....and then I heard this question....how many really know their rights as a Child of God?

When I looked up the word rights, I found one of many meanings that says, rights...."that which is due to anyone by just claim, legal guarantees, moral principles, etc.." As Children of God we "just claims" "rights" that allows us, to be a part of a Royal Priesthood. We are not just anybody....but we are a Peculiar People who have a Loving and Caring Father and big Brother....Jesus...who died and arose from the dead...and in doing so....we......through Holy Spirit.....have "rights" or more appropriately......AUTHORITY/POWER......to overcome and WIN in every area of our lives! GLORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Let me share a few Scriptures with you just in case I'm not getting my point across clearly:

Roman 8:17: "And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with Him, that we may be also glorified together."

Exodus 19:5 "Now therefore, if ye will obey My voice indeed, and keep My covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto Me above all people: for all the earth is Mine."

Deuteronomy 14:2 "For thou art an Holy people unto the LORD thy God, and the LORD hath chosen thee to be a peculiar people unto Himself, above all the nations that are upon the earth."

1 Peter 2:9 "But ye are a chosen generation, a Royal Priesthood, an Holy nation, a Peculiar People; that ye should shew forth the Praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvellous light."

Matthew 16:19 "I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven; whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven."

Yesterday when the title came to me.....it was like Holy Spirit wanted me to tell the Body of Believers....YOU CAN BE SILENT IF YOU WANT....BUT IF YOU KNOW BETTER...YOU BETTER START OPENING UP YOUR MOUTH.....SPEAK THOSE THINGS YOU WANT TO SEE HAPPEN IN YOUR LIFE.....START DECLARING AND DECREEING SOME THINGS OUT LOUD....LET THE ENEMY KNOW....YOU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS....YOU KNOW WHAT GOD WORD SAYS....YOU KNOW THE POWER AND AUTHORITY YOU HAVE AS A CHILD OF GOD....YOU KNOW...THAT YOU KNOW.... THAT BECAUSE GOD WORD SAYS IT......YOU CAN HAVE WHAT HIS WORD SAYS YOU CAN HAVE....YOU CAN BE WHO HIS WORD SAYS YOU CAN BE.....YOU CAN DO WHAT HIS WORD SAYS YOU CAN DO.....EVEN IF YOU DON'T SEE IT....YOU SPEAK IN FAITH KNOWING YOU WALK BY FAITH AND NOT BY SIGHT.....SPEAK IN FAITH THOSE THINGS THAT ARE NOT AS THOUGH THEY WERE!

CHILD OF GOD......I'll tell you like the poo-poo says when they read criminals their rights.....YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN SILENT.....or NOT....EXERCISE YOUR RIGHTS TODAY!

You are already Blessed so be Encouraged....
Love
Paula
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"Put One Foot In Front Of The Other"

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Motivations from the Heart of
Paula Williams-Gaillard



"But wilt thou know, O vain man, that faith without works is dead?" James 2:20

I was speaking to someone about Faith......and how if we don't step out in Faith...if we don't put one foot in front of the other....we will never ever get to where it is God wants us to be! Holy Spirit quickly placed the song below in my heart and it was on then....they laughed at me in the office y'all because I was singing this song! WOW!

Read the words below and allow it to minister to you concerning stepping out in Faith and making changes you want to see in your life!

Forget about the past....forget about who ain't with you or with you....forget about who's done this or that and didn't make it....what God has for you....it is for you......forget about what you shoulda...coulda or did do.......stand on The Word of God.....step out in Faith.....put one foot in front of the other.....and soon you'll walk into that door that God has prepared for you!

Forgive me for making this really personal....but...CHRISTOPHER DAVID (he's my son)...put one foot in front of the other honey...STEP....STEP....STEP!!!!!!!

WHEW..........GLLORRRYYYYYYYYY!!!!!

You are already Blessed so be Encouraged...
Love ya,
Paula

B.T.W....I LOVE THIS CHRISTMAS CARTOON!
Song Lyrics

Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you’ll be walking cross the floor
Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you’ll be walking out the door

You never will get where you’re going
If you never get up on your feet
Come on, there’s a good tail wind blowing
A fast walking man is hard to beat

Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you’ll be walking cross the floor
Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you’ll be walking out the door

If you want to change your direction
If your time of life is at hand
Well don’t be the rule be the exception
A good way to start is to stand

Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you’ll be walking cross the floor
Put one foot in front of the other
And soon you’ll be walking out the door

If I want to change the reflection
I see in the mirror each morn
You mean that it's just my election
To vote for a chance to be reborn

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town (Animated)
(ABC) December 13, 1970
New Music by Maury Laws
New Lyrics by Jules Bass
Teleplay by Romeo Muller
Voices: Fred Astaire, Mickey Rooney, Keenan Wynn, Paul Frees

Inspired by the popular 1934 Christmas song, this is a fanciful tale of how a family of toy maker elves (the Kringles) find baby Kris abandoned on their doorstep and raise him. As a young man, Kris defies the evil Burgermeister of Sombertown and brings forbidden toys to children. Now outlaws, he and his followers retreat to the North Pole for safety . . . and so the legend of Santa is born. The score has some great numbers ("Put One Foot In Front Of the Other" is a catchy standout), and the voices of MGM legends Rooney (as Kris) and Astaire (as the narrator postman) lend tremendous charm. Repeated annually, this is especially recommended for kids - adults will enjoy the casting.

"Be Of Good Courage"

Motivations from the Heart of Paula Williams-Gaillard

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Psalm 27:14 (K.J.V) "Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and He shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD."

I keep telling y'all....I can't make this stuff up if I try...but just now....as I was watching TBN...there was a commercial by Mountain Wings Ministry....the announcer was saying "be of good courage...be of good courage...I know you got a light bill...a gas bill and rent is due...but be of good courage." Then I grabbed my Bible....opened it and guess what I opened it to....Psalm 27....WAIT....I'm not finished.....then when I came to the computer to type what happened....as I was about to put the "My Personal Promise Bible" aside, I opened it and guess what topic I opened to......STRENGTH......get this.....guess what was one of the Scriptures referenced under that topic....you're brillant......Psalm 27:14! DOUBLE...TRIPLE WOW!!

My Sisters.....my Brothers....and my dear husband.....why are you worrying.....why do you fret.....why are you letting that headache beat you down like Muhammad Ali beat Joe Frazier?

BE OF GOOD COURAGE....BE OF GOOD COURAGE....WAIT I SAY ON THE LORD!!!

GLORRRRRRRRYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You are already Blessed so be Encouraged......
Love ya,
Paula

"What's Going On"

Motivations from the Heart of Paula Williams-Gaillard

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In the words of Marvin Gaye "what's going on"? Friday I went to my cell phone carrier to upgrade my phone....well...I did find a phone that's not too high tech and one in which I could text without taking a day or two to do so...but guess what.....the young man that serviced me....he erased....with the exception of 11 names.....he erased all my contact information....OH MY GOODNESS!!!!! Now today Yahoo....for whatever reason....is telling me that I have 0 contacts.....thank God I had the Warriors Prayer list saved in my drafts.......WHAT'S GOING ON?????

I truly believe "nothing just happens".......so whatever it is that God is trying to get through to me.....I just Pray that my heart....mind and soul is open and receptive to hear what The Spirit has to say to this Church!

OKAY I HEAR YOU.....THANK YOU HOLY GHOST.....

RESTORATION: I just heard in my Spirit....YOU MAY HAVE LOST SOME THINGS....I WILL RESTORE WHAT YOU HAVE LOST....SOME OF WHAT YOU HAD...YOU REALLY DIDN'T NEED......NEVER USED IT ANYWAY......I'll GIVE YOU WHAT YOU NEED!!!!!

WOW!!!!!!! I'm speechless!

Love ya,
Paula

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"It Works If You Work It....It's Worth The Work"

Motivations from the Heart of Paula Williams-Gaillard

Now....while in and out of my nap the other day...I saw bits and pieces of the movie "28 Days".

There was one scene...where Sandra Bullock and others, who were in rehab, were all sitting around in group session. Before they began their group therapy...they recited the Prayer of Serenity and ended with what I thought I heard......"It works if you work it...it's worth the work". I thought.....that sounds like they are talking about FAITH!

See....Faith is an action! We can't say we have Faith and just sit around and wait for something to happen without putting Faith to work. James 2:26b says it best "......so Faith without works is dead also". Faith works...but we've got to work it! WOW!

Let me use an illustration I often hear...let's say someone who's looking for a job....speaks in Faith the job will come to pass....BUT...he/she haven't even attempted to fill out one application or step foot out their door to seek that job....does he/she think a job is just going to come and ring his/her bell and say "here I am"....DUH....NO WAY JOSE...that person has to get off their tush....fill out some applications......maybe pound the pavement and in a case like mine....he/she might have to volunteer/sow their Seed (time) believing by Faith that the job they are seeking will manifest!

I can go on and on with illustrations, but I want you to read for yourselves Hebrews Chapter 11...how...by putting their Faith into action...how Men and Women of God.....ooopppsss....I stand corrected (not all were men and women of God)......don't believe me.....Hebrews 11:31 says: "By Faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient."....you'll see how many put their Faith into action and the results thereof! If Faith worked for a harlot....don't you think Faith will work for you...."Oh ye of little faith" and no action!

So tell me "Oh ye of little faith" and no action.......why are your worried about what you are going to wear...eat or drink (Matthew 6:30)...doubting Jesus' Awesome Powers and what He can do (Matthew 14:31)...and reasoning amongst yourselves how and if He will provide (Matthew 16:8)...just put your Faith into action and thank Him in advance for being Jehovah Jireh & El Shaddai...Your God who provides and is more than enough! "Oh ye of little faith" and no action....why are allowing the storms and challenges you are facing today overwhelm you and keep you in fear...... just put your Faith into action and and rebuke the storms....commanding "Peace be still" (Matthew 8:26)! "Oh ye of little faith" and no action.....Trust God at His Word....exercise your Faith according to the Word of God (Romans 10:17).....whether you have Faith "as small as a mustard seed" (Luke 17:6) or "great Faith" (Matthew 8:10)...."God hath dealt to every man the measure of Faith" (Romans 12:3)...put your Faith into action.....don't just talk about it...but be about it....because when it's all said and done........in the end......

FAITH....."It Works If You Work It......It's Worth The Work"!!!

You are already Blessed so be Encouraged....

Love ya,

Paula

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