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We are all genetically designed to receive the best , be the best , despite the many different living tribulations and circumstances we endure or are brought up into . You deserve every unbroken and unchanging promise that was given unto YOU by the spoken word of God . I see you going through what you call "hell" right now but you have yet to see the heaven that's right on the other side . Yes , LIFE and not death. Because whatever the situation you may be dealing with is necessary and no it won't kill you. You may feel as though it is destroying you but the outcome is to pull out what you refuse to pull from yourself , the outcome is to continue molding onto you what you thought has been striped away , the outcome is to build up your faith where you thought to yourself "man my faith just isn't gonna cut it this time " , the outcome is for a renewed mindset and a growth in the Spirit , the outcome is to PUSH you into that next level, the outcome is to see you live life in the fullness of the promise because our Aba has already defeated what we till this day perceive as a "certain death" . The type of death where you see no hope , because you're looking at the current picture , unaware of what's actually taking place surrounding it . Unbreakable is what you are and you deserve the best...and the best is yet to come. Your "now" IS NOT your "forever" . -Gigi

In all things you do and accomplish , ACKNOWLEDGE those who helped to push you and most importantly , ACKNOWLEDGE God above ALL . Not everyone has a solid support system, most people have no choice but to rely on themselves and believing God to take them farther than what their mind can grasp and perceive . Be thankful always , be grateful forever . #Amen #WriteGigi

I'm not a mother yet and I probably won't be for some time now . But parents , know the importance and power in SPEAKING LIFE OVER YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN . I say this because a few days ago I went to the store with my sister and nephew to return some stuff and when we got to the cash register in customer service , the lady went completely ballistic over my nephew . Talking about how cute and adorably chunky he is , which was awesome and then she asked what his name was and we told her . She then went on to say "oh my gosh ! My son has the same first name" . But as she said her child's entire name , I thought to myself "wow, that name has power in it" so I said out loud to this woman "don't be surprised if he becomes famous in the future , his name sounds like he'll be well known" . My sister also complemented her sons name . This woman completely disregarded the thought that her own child could become something simply because of her situation and because of her sons looks (he's only 3 years old) . She said with her own words "No, he won't . His dad is a jailbird , but he's very handsome , when he grows up he'll have these girl wanting to come out their name. These girls are gonna wanna have him". And I was so brought back by that statement . I didn't judge her but I felt bad because rather than speaking life and wanting more for her son, she basically decided what lifestyle she envisioned him growing into , something she pre-accepted . The bible says in Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old , he will not depart from it . You mean to tell me that as a parent , that's all you have to teach and offer your child ?? These innocent little ones that soak up what they learn like a sponge. You want them to carry disobedience, defiance and recklessness into their future . They deserve to be taught better . SPEAK manners over your child , teach them how to pray , teach them how to praise and worship , do it with them if you want to or have to. Teach them to always want more from themselves and to never lower their standards to suite others. Teach them to respect themselves and other . TRAIN UP YOUR CHILD. Teach them that they are the next leaders. SPEAK LIFE OVER THEM, remind them that they're intelligent , handsome/beautiful, talented , amazing , creative , awesome , loved . Show them how to love , teach them how to guard their hearts . Tell them that they WILL become something and that God will give them the desires of their hearts . Embrace them, love them , acknowledge them and most of all GROW with your child . DONT RAISE YOUR CHILD UP INTO AN ALREADY DEAD SITUATION !!

Escape the mentality that “Jesus loves you sooo much…..up until you commit the next sin” <– the enemy wants you to think like that . Gods love is unchanging , unmoving , forever growing in His warmth , always beaming ! Failure to realize that doesn’t alter His love for you. You’ll only have to worry about temporary feelings of affection and love when it comes to other people , BUT GODS LOVE IS FOREVER . He sacrificed SO MUCH, in just ONE vessel. His Son . God gave his ONLY son , He allowed Jesus to bore all my sins and yours , future , past and present ! So why slap Him in the face with our doubtful , alienated , depressed , confused thoughts towards Him and His actions . He deemed every individual with breathing life worthy of His single sacrifice . GOD LOVES YOU , EVEN AFTER YOU HURT HIM WITH YOUR NEXT SIN ..picture this , if you were to do something right now that someone else close to you viewed as wrong or crazy , do you really think their love would stay the same ? Do you think that they’d stay ? No! YET GOD REMAINS EVEN AFTER YOUR TRANSGRESSIONS.

Majority of the time , we find ourselves entertaining habits . Not necessarily bad habits but habits that allows us to cope with certain situations we may go through or deal with . It may be writing , painting , dancing , signing , creating & designing, whatever the case may be. A lot of times I find myself singing . And other times I find myself being questioned about the reason behind my singing . There are little moments where my older sister would say "why are you singing ?" . Not questioning me out of annoyance but from her genuine curiosity . Other questions while I'm singing would be : Are you mad ? What's wrong ? How could you sing at a time like this ? My reality is I sing in the midst of tragedy (whether in my family or in the lives of dear friends) , depression , anger , peace , happiness , love and literally every emotion you could possibly think of . But the tone of my singing remains calm and mellow which causes friends and family to question the reason behind it . Even with tears streaming down my face , I find stillness in my private praise . Lord knows that in the midst of any situation I face , I become frantic when I pray...I stutter and lose my words, my thoughts are all over the place , I just can't pray like others in the midst of certain situations because I'm at a loss for words.... but He's given me a way to communicate with Him through a special praise. He's given me this voice that can channel into my emotions so that no matter how I may feel in prayer , whether I try to mask certain emotions , the moment I open my mouth and sing , I release , reveal and unmask every emotion that I may have knowingly or unknowingly tried to suppress . I find peace and stillness in the unique way that God has enabled me to communicate with Him . I find release and joy . I find myself in His presence and the sense of Him truly listening to me the moment I begin to sing . I stand humbled in my humility when I begin to sing because I release in my heart to God that "I JUST CAN'T DO THIS THING CALLED LIFE ON MY OWN!!". I don't care whether the situation is major or minor , I simply cannot do it WITHOUT JESUS . I reveal my weaknesses while singing whether it's my own words or from the words of any given gospel singer . All these years , I've conformed myself into thinking that my praise had to be similar to those in the church who scream and shout and fall out , making it seems as though they are more righteous and that they have more of God than I or anyone else do but...that wasn't the case . God was simply showing me that everyone has their own unique and genuine praise to offer Him. No two are alike because all of us weren't delivered from the same things or put through the same trails OR given matching testimonies . Everyone's praise is different but each serves as a sacrifice unto God . Each serves as a means to communicate and to open up . Each praise is different yet every praise is to our God . There is a story behind every praise. There is a special seed it rooted in every praise . Find your praise . One that genuinely opens your heart and mind towards Christ , allowing Him to mend all that is broken and fill all that is lacking inside of you . Don't try to force something that doesn't seem real or that doesn't seem like it "you" . BE YOU IN CHRIST, BE YOU IN YOUR PRAISE , BE YOU IN YOUR PRAYER , BE REAL WITH YOURSELF in the midst of FINDING YOUR GENUINE PRAISE 🙏🏾❤️🌎

Follow your heart , everything may seem like it isn't going anywhere or that you're name isn't out there like you quiet imagined it to be but I'm here to encourage my family , friends, and associates to continue doing what you're doing and know that the finished product of your dream/goal is inevitable if you strive to achieve it . In all you do , acknowledge God and place Him first above all things . Amen . #EncourageSomeoneToday #WriteGigi #KeepDreaming #YouWillGetThere #ExpectedEnd

YOU'LL HAVE TO LOSE IN ORDER TO WIN -#WriteGigi (word of the day) They don't tell you that you'll lose. They don't tell you that as you begin to walk with and towards Christ that you'll lose friends . You'll lose the connection, the tie , the bond , the love , everything that once connected you dearly or remotely close to that friend or group of friends is now severed or in the midst of being broken . They don't tell you that you'll lose. They don't tell you that you'll lose the support of family members that you thought were FOR you and all the while they'd rather see you living Worldly rather than finding yourself in Christ. They don't tell you that you'll lose. They don't tell you how truly lonely the walk begins to get once God has began to shift your surroundings to where he gets you to the point where he needs you to solely rely on him while letting go of those he's quickly removed from your life . They don't tell you that you'll lose. They don't tell you that you'll lose the attention and ears of others. That once you began speaking of God , boasting about his glory, sharing his love, and striving to live a life of righteousness that people will literally turn the other direction, guard their ears and harden their hearts because what you now speak and live doesn't appeal to the life their trying to live. They don't tell you that you'll lose . They don't tell you that occasionally your past will seek you like a silver bullet with your name on it , and it's literally up to you to fight the temptations you face asking God for the strength to walk away. Constantly reminding yourself that you MUST die to this flesh daily ! They don't tell you that you'll lose.....They don't tell you that you'll lose because it's WORTH IT !! Nothing in this world that you lose , or sacrifice in and for your walk with Christ won't be in vain because God SEES YOU, He HEARS YOU , He KNOWS YOU, and He KNOWS YOUR HEART. In your walk you'll be hurt, plenty times yet love like you've never been hurt . You will fall, multiple times yet get up and shake off whatever caused you to stumble. You will become weak here and there yet God will show you His Power and strengthen you. You will NEVER truly be alone in this walk. Yeah, you'll lose. But nothing compares to the blessings, peace , love and sound mind that God will bestow upon you . Find it in yourself to help encourage someone today , someone just needs a push !

Gigi Gratia (IG:@WriteGigi__)