Tika's Thoughts

Scripture References (KJV): Proverbs 3:5-6 :    5 Trust in the   Lord   with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6  In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Jeremiah 29:11 :   11  For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the  Lord , thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Matthew 11:30:   30   For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. 1 Peter 5:7:   7  Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Specific Scriptures for things your may worry about!! Finances: (deut 8:18) 18  But thou shalt remember the  Lord  thy God: for it is he that giveth thee power to get wealth, that he may establish his covenant which he sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day. Healing: (Isaiah 53:5) 5  But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed Sin:  (1 John 1:

Scriptures: Ephesians 4:31 " Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice " Hebrews 12:15 " Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, thereby and many be defiled. " BITTERNESS :  1.) Having a harsh, disagreeable taste 2.) Producing one of the 4 basic taste sensations: not sour, sweet or salt 3.) Hard to bear, grievous, distressful 4.) Causing pain, piercing, stinging 5.) Characterized by intense antagonism, or hostility 6.) Hard to admit or accept (Everybody will not admit that they are bitter, and won't accept you telling them that they are.) 7.) Resentful or Cynical I said growth coacher in the video, embarrassing! LOL. He's a growth COACH. But I mean really, why would I remake the video for that lol. ENJOY! Tips on Overcoming Bitterness: http://quentinmccall.com/t

2 Corinthians 6:14: " Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? " (KJV) Unequally :  Not the same in any measurable aspect, such as extent or quantity,  Having unbalanced sides or parts; asymmetrical Yoked:  Something that connects or joins together; a bond or tie What does it mean to be unequally yoked according to this definition??? - Having an unbalanced bond?? Different Relationships that can be unequally yoked : Friends Boyfriends/Girlfriends Husband/Wives Mother/Daughter List Goes on and on!!!  What if I am unequally yoked? I can't provide you with the right answer, but you have to seek God for yourself. You have to look at that relationship and see if it is taking you away from spending time with God and if it is, you have to let it go. Some things and people in your life are not meant to be there, so it is time to

Hello & Welcome! I have decided to start a blog, and will be committed to updating it at least weekly. I have a lot of thoughts and things I ponder on which I am almost certain aren't too far from things you may think about. My blog will consist of many different topics of discussions: What is it like to be young in the church, relationships in the church, college life, young pursuing marriage, friendships, agriculture, and much more. I am just sharing my experiences and thoughts about life.  I like to talk and if anyone has anything that they would like me to discuss in a blog, please feel free to email me at Shotikasmith7@gmail.com and I will definitely add it to the list (if appropriate). None of these posts will be an attack on any individuals or groups of people, everything will be appropriate and God-centered. Again, welcome and I am excited you are joining me to just have real talk! First blog coming in the next couple of days! Shotika <3