"Limitations of Friendship"

We all know that people come into our lives for seasons or reasons and irrespective of whichever one it falls under, it is imperative to not focus on what they bring, lack or take away, but that we are made better from the experience of their stay.

Do not count on people to bring you value when your worth should already be solidifed within you. So, if and when they do part due to the change of seasons or for whatever reasons, you know that they have departed better than when they arrived and you too have become better having ultimately survived the Blessing and the lesson that their existence provided to you, as well as you to them.

When I ponder the definition of what it is to be a "friend," I know that I will never be able to truly define it with words, but it shall be through the actions that I am called to take, that will always speak louder than anything ever heard.

True friendship is not supposed to count, rather true friendship should be able to count on. However some experiences will prove to be exhausting should you try to absorb and solve every problem or situation that your "friendship" should bring your way. Worry not about what you cannot control, just focus on what the meaning of your friendship has the ability to extol.

We are not called to be the problem solvers of the world, but to impart of ourselves something that can be absorbed by others, thus making a positive impact in all of the lives that crosses paths with that of ours.

Although true friendship is paramount for everyone's growth, do not allow yourself to succumb to the greediness of selfishness. Guard your selflessness graciously, and in a way that one day even selfishness will have to appreciate.

How we choose to define "Friendship" is just as awkward as the role we play after having defined said word. Do not seek out the definition of "friend," rather BE the definition of "Friend."

God, Love, and Smile Always!
Corey A. Ford

"Mistakes"

I acknowledge them,
I've learned from them,
And I have grown because I have made them.

God, Love, And Smile Always!
Corey A. Ford

"Minority Factor"

Some people do the wrong thing because it is the popular thing to do. Others do the right thing, even when it is not the most popular thing to do. It takes strength and character to do what's right, irrespective of the general consensus and the "Minority Factor" in doing so.

God, Love, and Smile Always!
Corey A. Ford

"Arms Wide Open"

The act of receiving is predicated on a receptive heart. You need to receive in order to receive. Stop denying yourself what is rightfully and in accordance to God's Plan, Righteously yours!

Historically, as I look back over my life, I can vividly see where I denied God, therefore and subsequently denied me. In a state of ignorance, I thought that I knew better than Him. And although my thought process and subsequent actions were not intentional, I needed to learn to receive so that I could begin to receive.

Simply put, God is nothing short of amazing!

One should Love in order to receive Love.

One should Smile if they expect to receive a Smile.

One should be patient if patience is an expectation that they have for themselves.

Additionally, one cannot receive what one does not ultimately believe. Practice your reception if you are interested in receiving. For whatever comes your way is by design and not by mere coincidence. Do not deny yourself anymore, for the knock that you hear could very well be at your front door.

With "Arms Wide Open" usher in a new era of self-awareness, self-preparedness and zero reluctance to the aforementioned practice of self-denial. No longer wallow in defeat that is perpetrated by self. Rather compel yourself to embrace yourself in Victory with "Arms Wide Open!"

Be Blessed Henceforth!

God, Love, and Smile Always!
Corey A. Ford

"I Will Trust In You!"

When those dark clouds seem like they have singled you out, rest assured, without any doubt, that what God has in store for you, surpasses any and everything that any and everyone could ever plot against you.

Activate your Faith by seeking Him out, while you motivate yourself to get through the bout!

You could be up against and facing anything! But ALL things are nanoscopic compared to the awesomeness of a God that knows not of, or anything about defeat.

And the same Resurrection Power that Christ imparted, when He Ascended, was meant to bridge the gap between His Strength and our weaknesses.

Bridge Connected!

My Life's journey of Purpose and Destiny now have an EZPass that has been activated BY and IN Faith alone.

And for that very reason, "I Will Trust In You!"

God, Love, And Smile Always!
Corey A. Ford

"Dear God"

Dear God,
I have taken the Spiritual Gifts that You have Designed, Created and Purposed me for, yet I still cannot shake the sense of inadequacy that I feel and know to be true, when I ponder the Goodness and the Greatness that is You, Lord.

I have accomplished so much in my relatively young existence, considering that Life is "but a breath." But my acknowledgment of the inadequacy continues, Lord.

I will never be able to measure up to the Awseomeness that is You, for the Majesty of Your Greatness is light years beyond my ability in which to comprehend.

I am forever dumbfounded by the Love that You possess for me! I am baffled that through all of my sin, Your Mercy continues to secure the perimeter of my existence, as if I truly deserve it, which I loudly proclaim, "that I do not!"

But there You were, and here You are, doing all that You ever Promised, as I witness firsthand, everything coming to fruition, as my perceived ambition is disguised as what I have done, knowing good and well, that all of what I do, is Written, Directed, Composed and Performed by You!

How Great You are! How Wonderful You have been! And how Merciful You continue to be, as the winds of change attempt to blow me back from whence I came. But where I was means nothing to You. Where You will have me, is all that You are concerned with.

You looked past my faults and vaulted me high enough to see the Vision that You have for me. And I am most eternally Grateful that You have allowed me to participate in Your awesome plans, that include this madeover man.

I express my innermost sentiments to You and give all of me to You. And may You continue to use me as an example of Your Awesomeness, in a most Excellent fashion, to be misinterpreted by nothing or no one, whether or not they believe in You or not.

May Your Loving display forever be on display, and may all of my actions boast of only You and all that is capable when it comes through You.

Separate from me never, continue to grant me the Wisdom, Clarity and Understanding that surpasses any and everything that man can even begin to fathom. Continue to Illustrate the Path, and Demonstrate the Direction, for I am Yours and I take Pride in being Your Selection.

Prideless in Prayer!

You, Love, And Smile Always,
Corey A. Ford

"Better Reason"

When things come to an end, there is often a "Better Reason" for the demise than the one we solely tend to think of. Sometimes the gravitational pull is too intense to refuse and too much resistance can bring about a hindrance to that "Better Reason" if we fail to relinquish it in ample time.

Trust that God knows better than we do and that our latter will definitely, and by far, be our Greater, in His big scheme of things.

Just know that the conclusion of one is just the set-up for the next. We cannot fulfill our Purpose and Destiny on our own, and without the proper guidance we are doomed to make the same mistakes of the past, as if they were still relevant in our present and even in our future.

There will always be a "Better Reason" to move forward as opposed to regressing back, taking steps back, and becoming off balanced, knocking ourselves back off track.

That "Better Reason" may or may not be in the neighboring season, but when it does arrive, it will Proclaim itself to be far greater than what anyone else could have done for you, in particularly you.

So, if you do not understand, then Pray for clarity and prepare yourself for Revelation as to why the "Better Reason" has brought you to what you will undoubtedly experience as a better place to be, in a more peaceful space to see, all that you were Designed, Purposed and Created to BE!

I have a "Better Reason" to let go of the past, for that time period is not the latter, therefore, it cannot be the Greater that later will afford me.

What you solely tend to think of does not even begin to compare to what He has already thought of.

Trust in His "Better Reason."

God, Love, And Smile Always!
Corey A. Ford

"Let the Wind Speak to Our Sails!"

You will not necessarily find it in plain sight, right on the outskirts or that easy to touch. As a matter of fact, it just might be buried underneath the surface, waiting for you to administer a little effort, prior to it revealing itself to you. A lot of the time, and I dare say too much of the time, if it isn't "easy enough," we deem it to be not "worthy enough" of our attention and rather simple effort. But isn't that exactly the opposite of how the thought process should be?

Oft times we are right there and as soon as we vacate the premises, someone else hits the jackpot!

Oh we know how much things will cost us, but we have a rather skewed view on what the value of it really is. Cost and value are not synonymous words at any point in time. How many times has there been a yard sale shopper that happened upon a masterpiece (value) that was hidden behind something that was paid for at a price (cost) less than that of a cup of latte? Do you still think of those two words as being synonymous?

In a nutshell, we have a much better chance to prevail, when we stop putting down our anchors and "Let the Wind Speak to Our Sails!"

When we put forth the right amount of effort, we can count on getting back much more favorable results as opposed to doing very little, yet expecting a whole lot in return. If you were to return an article of clothing that you purchased, you wouldn't expect to get back greater than what you initially invested in it, would you? The same holds true for how we invest our time and energy into God, into our marriages, as we are raising our children and when we are working on the job.

Stop gazing from the marina of Life enjoying everyone else's ship that is sailing. Undock your own ship and allow it to set sail. Speak less and do more as you bare witness to the opportunity that has been feverishly knocking at your door.

Greater chances at increase and our opportunity to prevail. If we only retract our Life's anchor, and "Let the Wind Speak to Our Sails!"

God, Love, and Smile Always!
Corey A. Ford

"Negative Investments Will Never Yield You Positive Gains!"

The negative energy of the world is determined to steal, kill and destroy all of your God given Joy! But through it all, Love, Peace and Happiness shall prevail. Negativity is like a time capsule. It is buried deep beneath the surface and no matter how many times you dig it up, the contents contained within will not ever Change, until you dig it up, throw it out and never return to that place ever again!

Do not save the contents of the past if they have no relevance in your future!

Rid yourself of the mediocrity that immaturity once happily afforded you!

Do not accept investments from negativity that only tout short-term gains!

Negativity cannot afford nor reap you the benefits of Positive Gain!

Negative investments and investors will never yield you Positive gains!

Do not become the time capsule that holds all of the past, that you revisit and relive for the Purposes of nothing at all.

"Negativity does not want Positivity to succeed because that would mean that negativity would be out of business. Let's bankrupt negativity once and for ALL!"

God, Love, And Smile Always!
Corey A. Ford