2011

I fell so blessed as I reach closer to yet another year. I think back on 2010 and all the goals that I set, some I am still working on, some I reached and had to let go, and some I reached and even surpassed. All in all I can still say "Thank You Lord!" I have come to realize that it is not necessarily how the goal turned out, but I have this warm and fuzzy feeling that I at least put the goal in motion.

When I think back over my life (not going to break into song over here…Lol) I must say I have come a long, long way. Remembering to thank God daily for things ("we" may consider small) like my children being healthy, my husband being the great man he is, and being in my right mind. The Lord knows I have been boarder line some days on feeling as if I was losing my marbles...lol thank you Jesus for peace! Wishing you all a Blessed and Fulfilled New Year!

One of my resolutions for the upcoming year is to read even more books! "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…" Hosea 4:6 (KJV)

I would like to share my “Credit Report” with you, be sure to pass it on!

Shayla,

Trust God and Love Yourself!

MY CREDIT REPORT

If my life was a credit report and I was trying to obtain salvation, based on my score I wouldn't get it.

My history shows that I've been delinquent in praise, past due in prayer, my worship has been in collections and I've missed a few payments (tithes) or only paid half (you know how we put $20 in the basket and feel like we've done God a favor).

Not to mention that my debt (sin) to income (blessings) ratio is too high .

BUT I thank God that I was able to file bankruptcy (repentance) and it cleared me of all of my debt (sin). Now I have a co-signer ( Jesus ) whose score is FLAWLESS... Not one blemish (sin) on his report.

So now.... I QUALIFY for EVERYTHING! Most importantly I've inherited eternal life and I didn't have to put one penny down.

All of my closing costs were covered when Jesus laid down His life for me!!!! I hear that my future home has all of the upgrades too.

Hardwood floors? Please!! I'll be walking on gold! : - )

Thank You Lord for Your unmerited mercy, grace & favor!!
Author-Unknown
(I do not claim any credit for the "Credit Report". Author unknown to me.)

Do something NICE....

Hello all.  I just wanted to take a moment and ask a question of each of you. When is the last time that you did for, said to or gave something to someone else?

What better time to try then now?  We easily get caught up in our own day to day life, that it is so easy to forget about others.  Do you know someone in the nursing home or hospital?  How would you feel to be in the hospital and not have anyone come by for a visit or just to say hi.

Maybe the next time you are driving across the toll you can pay for the person or persons (yes, it's okay to be double nice) behind you in the toll line.

Let's get a little more bold maybe you will pay for someone's groceries at the store.

I know, I know- who has money to give away to others right?
Well your not getting off the hook that easily.
You can donate your time as well. 
Drop your neighbor or friends kids off for school, allowing mommy to sleep or relax for the morning.
These are just a few suggestions, their are so many different things that we can do to "be nice" to others.
Give it a try, and let me know how it worked out for you.  Be Blessed in ALL that you do.
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Trust God and Love Yourself!
-Shayla

What's New....

Hello everyone.  It has been a while, but I have been working hard. The web site for Anointed Gifts and Baskets is up! http://www.anointedgiftsandbaskets.com/  A gift basket is a great gift to give for Mother's Day. You may also order by phone for delivery options if you are in the Houston Area.

Triple LLL'C (Ladies Living Life w/Christ) is a new group for Ladies! We are putting together our 1st annual trip.  We are going to NYC!!!! I am soooooo excited!  We will have our first conference call on Tues. May 11th at 8:30 pm please email me directly at shayla81@hotmail.com if you are interested in joining.  The trip is April of 2011 so you have plenty of time to plan.  We will reverence God, Shop, Eat, Share, and have a whole lot of FUN!!!!!  I look forward to hearing from those that want to participate! Please include your email so that I can give you the free conference call phone number and pin for the conference call.

 I am also seeking speaking engagements to youth groups, and church youth groups.  I am also avaliable to speak to women's groups, and stay at home mom's. 

I am still working on the autobio of how I survived my teenage years....the Grace and Mercy of God!  It will be a great read for all ages.

Please check out my new YouTube video at youtube.com/shaylas81
I will be posting more vid's with contest on the next one stay tuned!  Be Blessed!


-Shayla

"Trust God and Love Yourself!"

Anointed Gifts and Baskets new logo

Hello to everyone, I just wanted to share the new logo for Anointed Gifts and Baskets with you!  Be Blessed in all that you do. Easter and Admin. Prof. Week is coming up in April, please contact me for your gift basket orders. M-F 10am -4pm and Sat. 10am-3pm CST
                       (281) 501-9447      Web site coming soon!

-Shayla
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Effort Pursuit, and Accompllishment

A quick reflection  on 3 things: Effort, Pursuit, and Accomplishment.


As most of you know about me, I am writing my autobiography, participating in speaking engagements as they come along, as well as preparing for the grand opening of my business Anointed Gifts and Baskets. I will use myself as an example. I love all that I am doing right now in life. I am writing ,and participating in speaking engagements first because God told me too tell my story. Secondly I love it because it gives me a chance to tell my testimony and help someone else to heal or tell their story. Thirdly I enjoy the process because it is the truth, it is honest, and most of all God ordained it so he is blessing it!   I am building a business partly because I want to work and contribute to my families needs, and not have to be far from my kids while they are so young. Effort, Pursuit, and Accomplishment.

We know that faith without works is dead...right? If you are working toward something, a goal, hobby, or even finishing school you have to  push forward in the effort, until your pursuit turns into your accomplishment!

Simply put you must put forth effort, it's not just going to fall in your lap. If you want to be better, if you want to do better, if you want to have better then start pursuing what you want. Again if you are just moping around saying what you wish you had and not making any moves towards it ...do you really want a change in your life, or life style? When you start pursuing your passsion, or dream don't let anything or anyone stop you, press on push forward, and make sure God is your guide.

Thank you so much!

Hello to everyone, I just want to give a quick note of thank you to all that have supported me in away I never really thought possible. From your prayers, down to critique to my writing skills I truly thank you! I pray a prayer of restoration, strength, wisdom, and growth over your lives and situations. Remember that no issue is ever to big for God. I would like to ask that you continue to pray for each other, pray one for another that has joined me in the fight to push past our hurts, fears, and short comings to see that there is a brighter day ahead. Every day may not be easy but it is a new day to get it right, or come closer than we did the day before. I love you all, and appreciate you all.  I ask that you pray for me as I continue to fight the good fight, and tell my story to help others heal. Be Encouraged. Be Empowered. Be ready to Speak. Speaking out about the things, the people, the circumstances that have kept you bound. Speak out saying "no more, no longer, not ever again!" " For today is a new day a new beginning, today I will take back my life, I will stop living in fear, I will stop crushing my own dreams, I will stop looking back and going backwards. Today I will live, I will live for myself, and I will live to tell my story, my testimony of how I made it out and over. God Bless You! I love you and I thank you.


"Trust God and Love Yourself!"

-Shayla