"Receive It, To God Be the Glory, Amen!"

Even when we begin to FAINTLY Resemble that of Christ, the Reverence and Humility compels us to deflect the attention FROM us. However, in doing so, we run the risk of alienating a non-believer or a babe in Christ due to the Highest Regard that we have FOR Christ. Therein lies the challenge with your Growth. It is not a surprise to God that your faint Resemblance is drawing others TO you. That is part of your Ordained Assignment, keeping in His stride, not worrying about how you are perceived, because He already knows your Heart, hence the responsibility that He has placed within you.

Be very careful to not alienate people because you do not know how to process God's Glory that is Illuminating THROUGH you. That light is not meant to deflect, rather it is meant to attract!

So, Father, Who Art in Heaven, please grant us a Greater Understanding and sense of Accomplishment to those that You have so chosen to Illuminate the Resemblance that is You.

In Jesus Name, "Receive It, To God Be the Glory, Amen!"

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

"Hear Above the Noise"

An eagle doesn't fly away from the storms that come his way. Rather, he spreads his wings and soars above them, never altering his natural ability and the course of his chosen path.

The avoidance of the storm is not something that he has ever acclimated himself to. He knows that they will come his way throughout the course of his Life's flight, unless he chooses not to fly. However, they will inevitably still come.

Sometimes, in an effort to avoid the Storms of Life, we choose not to take flight, spread our wings and fly, hoping to remain unaffected, not impacted, and ultimately remain dry.

We concern ourselves with the inevitable decibel level chatter that is constantly around us, and even harmonize along, just so that we can belong.

But it is not in the "safe zone" that provides us with the safety that we think that it will. It is on the "exterior" of that safe zone where we begin to come into our purpose, allowing the Storms of Life to reshape and remold us with the strength, bravery and courage that will compel us to spread our wings, face that storm, and soar right above it!

The chit chatter "noise" in our lives is akin to the Storms of Life. At some point, we must rise above them as well, so that we can HEAR what we need and are supposed to hear.

Like the eagle that soars above the storms, we need to "Hear Above the Noise," and listen to the voice that is always vying for our undivided attention.

Encourage yourself to "Hear Above the Noise."

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

"Got Me THIS Far!"

From arrogance to humility, eradicated all forms of hostility in order to be transformed into the flawless perfection to fit within the formidable brilliance of His Infinity.

Accepted my past as the prerequisite to a future that is opposite and void of any suspicion, even in the face of guilt.

I overcame in order to demonstrate the ability in which to overcome. Advertisement of an ignorant state, to welcome the benefit of a newfound knowledge and Understanding, one in which that offers no room for debate.

Permanent Growth to align and promote change within change, irrespective of the bills denomination, relevant to the infatuation of the distance since the origination.

With passport in hand, Faith contained within, my ending is indicative of exactly where He Begins. I could not have done ANYTHING sans the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the demonstration of Jesus Christ and the Strength of the Heavenly Father. And if I'm not moved by the Holy Spirit, then I don't even bother! That Discernment is my Life's government, and it never shuts down!

I quiver at the thought of where I would be had it not been for Him! Couldn't do it alone and I'm Grateful that I didn't have to. So much better than who, what and where I was on Life's course, and I'm not talking par. No one or nothing but King Jesus, that "Got Me THIS Far!"

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

"It Had To Happen"

In hindsight, I understand, that it is all part of the process. God will get the Glory one way or the other and His way has become my way, to ensure that it happens the way that He planned it to be so. My stamp of approval is the last of the last things that He would ever need. However, my participation has volunteered voluntarily, to serve what is bigger than me.

In order for Redemption and Salvation to exist, the death of Christ was imminent. But Glory be to God, we now know that it was not permanent. He raised that Temple from the same grave that did not deserve to hold Him, and He Lives in and through us, that Believe.

The trials and tribulations are not the time to express your disbelief that it is happening TO you. No, it is the time to be Grateful that it is happening THROUGH you! The Victory was already won on that third day and of the rising of the Son!

It is a Blessing to be used as a demonstrative example to the Greatness that has always been, always will and is to be. People need to see the "Fullness of the Lord" in order to understand that He is REAL! People need to see your "Faith on Trial" to know that the prosecution by way of your persecution is only working to the good of your defense, by a Judge that sits high and looks low.

The "Arraignment of My Belief" has released me on my own "Holy Spirit Recognizance," in the face of the requestor to remand. But, I stand on this Solid Foundation of Christ with Faith as my cologne, smelling like the goodness of the Lord that has saturated me in the Glory that is Him.

The death of Christ before the birth of our lives, "Had To Happen."

The adamant allocution to our biased persecution prior to complete exoneration, "Had To Happen."

If they did it to King Jesus, it will most certainly be done unto you. When you wear that Cross and walk in His Image, you will be penalized way behind the line of scrimmage. However, the time remaining to Christ is "but a breath," and the "Peace that surpasses all Understanding" will know that God will get the Ultimate Glory in the Testimony that is to be your story, and you will then know, that "It Had To Happen."

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

"Greater Than My Ability"

As I spoke to a really good friend of mine, he reminded me about the Power of Bold Prayer! And during our conversation, the Holy Spirit revealed to me that my Prayers were NOT Bold enough! If it is something that I can accomplish in and on my own ability, then my boldless Prayers could actually be insulting to what God can actually do on my behalf. It came to me through the course of a conversation when I was actually celebrating what God had just done for my friend. This is why we need to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of others and allow that celebration to become a Revelation to and for ourselves.

God speaks to us using any method of communication that He so chooses. And with ears to hear and a Heart to Receive, we can and will hear His booming voice by way of a relatively quiet whisper.

I have decided to italicize, underline and Bolden my Prayers unto God. I have been doing entirely too much under my own supervision and guidance, keeping God on hold, when He is the One waiting for me to avail myself for ALL that He can do, that which is "Greater Than My Ability."

Are your Prayers BOLD enough?

Thank you for sharing my friend. God always uses you and your obedience has everything to do with your promotion from Him.

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

"Set Apart"

The temptation to be like everything and everyone else for the sake of ease, is equivalent to a mindset that is plagued with disease. The path of least resistance may not prove to be difficult at all, however, it falsifies the Glory after you have successfully endured it ALL.

Do not present yourself amongst the already crowded crowd, but create enough separation from them so that you will not be mistaken as one of them.

Walk the Straight and Narrow Righteous Path, and be "Set Apart" from what is NOT what God has deposited within your Heart.

Allow the transformation to replace the procrastination of the Blessings that are already yours. No one can intervene, hinder or prevent that of your knock, at Victory's Door.

Your beginning is exactly when and where you start. And from the very onset, BE, "Set Apart."

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

"ALL We Need!"

Your Strength
His Grace
Your Mercy
His Love
Your Wisdom
His Heart
Your Compassion
His Brilliance
Your Commitment
His Sacrifice

We cannot add to

His List
with
Our inAbility

All that is ever needed is the magnificent Presence of God Almighty!

God,
You are "ALL We Need!"

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

"Choose Them Wisely!"

They can talk someone down from the ledge or they can compel them to jump! Words: "Choose Them Wisely!"

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

"This World Can't Satisfy"

Oft times we search for the answers to what ails us, within a world that travails us.

We refuse to let go, when God meant for us to grow.

We seek our happiness within the midst of our confused mess, when we should just uninvite the stress.

The things of this world do not please and satisfy God and the Vision that He had for us before we ever came to be. There is nothing that we can do in order to earn anything that God would have for us. Pitiful of an existence when the clearance of our thoughts trails the Blessings that are always before us.

"This World Can't Satisfy" us the way that God can. We have the Resurrection Power of Christ within us to do all that has been deposited within us. No excuses needed, no excuses offered! I am because He says I am! You are because He said you are!

Do not accept the offerings within a world that is not pleasing unto God! Be transformed and exist within this world, with the Spirit of God permeating all through your existence. God can, while "This World Can't Satisfy."

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

"From: God, Expect the Best!"

Even the worst days, wind up being the best days,
God affords 20/20, so that we might change our ways
The relevance of our history, is so that we won't repeat,
Succumbing to the same things, that end in defeat
The enemy has a plan, and God has a Plan,
Which one do you follow, and do you understand?
The significance of your Life, and what you need to do,
We live within parameters, and abide by a curfew
One that we've created, that has nothing to do with us,
Yet the first to complain, put up a stink and raise a fuss
Focus on what you can control, let God handle the rest,
To: weakness I concede, "From: God, Expect the Best!"

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

"Do Not Lose Sight of Your Vision"

We are Blessed the moment that we begin to Receive our Ordained Gifts. Your Gift becomes your Vision so that you may see the Path that you are to travel upon. The wrong path is due to seeing the wrong vision. God has something in store for all of us and it is incumbent upon us to categorically identify what It is and to then align ourselves with what we then need to do.

We are not summoned to be anything that we are not supposed to be. We were created to be everything that we are Purposed to be.

The Gift of your Vision will not reveal anything synonymous with that of another. It will actually entail all that you will need to discover, in order to fill the gap of your own understanding.

The declaration of your ignorance serves as an invitation to His Deliverance. We have not because we ask not. However, we first need to know what to ask in order to obtain a glimpse of what we should expectantly Receive.

Grab hold of the Vision that has been customized just for you. And Receive the Heavenly Glory for what you are about to do!

"Do Not Lose Sight of Your Vision."

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

"Your Own Light"

Too often we find ourselves shining underneath someone else's light, not realizing that the spot that we are supposed to be in, is that of our own light. When you begin to see yourself operating in the domain of another, you will start to see limitations of yourself due to the fact that you are not in your space, rather in that of another.

Trekking in the shadows of someone else will never reveal the shadow that IS yours. Your frame will never fit into a silhouette that is NOT yours. Your shadow will only fit into what belongs to you. Do not try to force what does not fit. Do not try to live someone else's existence. If it was meant for you, God would have ordained it to be so.

Be Grateful for the Light unto the world that is you. And settle not for sharing in the spotlight of someone else. Create the image of your shadow by walking in your own footsteps. And instead of sharing in someone else's, wait for the Revelation of "Your Own Light."

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

"More of A Man, Part 2: However"

Turning18 and voting for the very first time did not make me one.

When I turned 21 and didn't have to use a fake ID in order to do all of the things that I shouldn't have been doing in the first place, did not make me one either.

Becoming a dad at 31 started to reveal the Man that I was to be. Admittedly, the scenic route wound up being my route of choice, However, the Path to my Destiny was and is entirely different.

That road less traveled is definitely not synonymous with that of least resistance, However, the fruits of the labor are indeed juicier!

In hindsight, I wholeheartedly appreciate the road that I traveled upon. It served as a prerequisite for the Path that I was destined to be on. Becoming what you were Purposed to be, is one of the Greatest Joys that God gives for free!

I still vote, However, I need not do the things that I used to do. I am reminded and encouraged to Live my Life through that of the images of Christ. The Purpose of my Path wasn't concerned with my scenic route. It just took me a little while longer to get where I was already headed. And along the way, I became "More of A Man," because of the Spirit of the Lord that moves within me!

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

"Hurt"

Such a river of pain that is flowing through the veins of those that are living their lives "Hurt."

Such an unnecessary burden that is being carried around and adorned like the latest fashion accessory by those that are "Hurt."

One does not realize what is wrong if the view is focused on what is going on on the outside as opposed to the real root of the problem that is flowing through them on the inside.

How can one adequately discern and diagnose the ills and the problems if the band aid is placed on the exterior as opposed to the healing of the Heart on the interior? You cant!

The shift in the atmosphere has nothing to do with what is going on around you environmentally. The shift begins when we take a look at what is going on internally, emotionally and mentally.

We cannot shift the blame onto others and think that the remedy to the situation has been addressed, because the mess will remain. The stains of our past do not have to remain visible when we have the cleansing power of the Holy Spiritual.

We find what we seek and if we seek out more of the same, the results will not disappoint. However, when we seek out the Change, the results will be unlike anything that even remotely resembles that of the same.

We were not designed to be held captive by the enemy of our own mindset. For it is through the Strength of a Greater Understanding that we will find our True Calling and begin to unravel the Miracles of God, by realizing and stepping into His Plans for our lives.

We go there, we have gone and resided there, But God, we do not have to remain there!

The shift is not contingent upon our position. The shift is contingent upon our perspective. When we change how we think of and see ourselves, aligning with how God thinks of and sees us, we can then and only then, step into the Glory that is Him!

"Hurt" has no fixed address, so do not allow it to reside within you!

Heal within, so that with God, we can begin to live again, without "Hurt."

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

"Champion In Christ!"

I am Undefeated in Christ Jesus!
I am Victorious with Jesus Christ!

My breastplate of armor has felt the conscious and very intentional wrath of an enemy that has chose to hide behind the virtual walls of anonymity. Battle Tested I have been, however standing strong in Faith I continue. Dead smack in the midst of the storm, knowing that being consumed was not an option that God had for me. The bootcamp trials were and are meant to redesign me, building me up to be a leader in His Vast Army, thus promoting me to a ranking of His determination.

The enemy's victory would have already overwhelmed me, had it not been for the intercession of the General in the Army that I Serve. I Salute my Heavenly Father, Protector and Redeemer, whose insistence of my participation be delayed no longer.

The Batallion that I am to lead, is as anonymous as that of the enemy's greed, in a type of warfare that does not seem to bleed. However, the Blood of Righteousness has already prevailed, and the option of failure has been permanently derailed, in spectacular fashion, with intentional and Loving attention to meticulous detail.

I am Undefeated in Christ Jesus!
I am Victorious with Jesus Christ!

Nothing shall ever separate me from His Love, for I am a "Champion in Christ!"

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

"YOUR Struggle"

Do not expect people to appreciate "YOUR Struggle," if they had nothing to do with it!

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

"It Can't Come Quick Enough"

The Redeeming Power of The Almighty swoops on in exactly when it is supposed to come in! Throughout the course of our daily struggles, oft times we yearn for It to come sooner rather than later. It is THERE, at the end of our proverbial rope, where we implore Christ to tie a knot so that we can hold on just a little while longer. And when we obediently do just that, we begin to activate our Faith and Trust in God to not just make it better, but believe that it is going to get better, BECAUSE we have been made better, by what we have gone through.

Growth is only optional in our minds. Whether or not we accept it or not, it is all around us, constantly preparing us for the Life Journey that we are destined to make, on behalf of Growth's sake.

Do not rush the process along. It is called a "process" for a reason. It needs your permission in order to do what it is supposed to do. So when it seems as if The Redeeming Power of The Almighty is taking the scenic route to get to you and "It Can't Come Quick Enough," embrace the process, activate your faith, tie a knot at the end of your rope, and hold on! And if you should fall, know that God will have you land exactly where you're supposed to land; Somewhere within His Plan.

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

"Give, Ask, Seek, Need"

It is not in the answers that you GIVE, rather it is in the questions that you ASK, that compels you to SEEK, the answers that you NEED.

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

"By His Grace Alone"

The Infinite Brilliance of the Lord is something to behold! He gave us something called Grace and decided to give it away for free, in order to mitigate anyone from boasting to another that they actually earned it. God is concerned with the Hearts of people and not necessarily the deeds, even when you do something that benefits someone else. When He searches the Heart, He wants to know if it was and still is of a Pure Nature. Did you do it with the expectation of absolutely nothing in return or was there motive behind it? You cannot "earn" what has been given freely! The recipient of, has absolutely nothing to do with what one does.

It is Truly and only, "By His Grace Alone."

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

"We Cannot Stay Where We've Been"

If you think that you can emerge from the rut that you're in by remaining in the rut that you've been in, you'll remain exactly where you are. There is no way that our progress can move forward if our mind set is still regressing backwards. It is time to "let it go." If that is where you were supposed to be, then that is where you would still be, so "move on." God does not make mistakes and when we stay where He has moved us from, we have basically insulted His Intelligence and Infinite Wisdom. Who do you know that knows better than what He knows?

The transformation of Our Hearts, Minds and Souls are all prerequisites for the actions that we must physically make, in order to align with our promotion to make us Great!

We have to be moved in order to move in the direction of His Perfection.

"We Cannot Stay Where We've Been."

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

"His Holy Infiltration of the enemy"

Sometimes we need to be the demonstration of "His Holy Infiltration of the enemy." The attacks that come up against us, have nothing to do with us. They have everything to do with what is illuminating THROUGH us in the Magnificent form of Jesus Christ! And if they did it to Him in His Victory, then they will surely do it to us, in our Victory through Him! The persecutions that we face only serve as the preamble to being the recipient of God's Grace! Using us to get to them, securing us while we're in what we're Growing through, as we become more Intimate in Him! The tactical ploys of the enemy only makes for the Greater Joy in God's Strategic Victory! Remain encouraged and steadfast in His Plan. He brought us to it, so that He could bring us through it! And the Victorious Praise will be both the former as well as the latter, in the Greater days that are before us! To God be the Glory, Today, Tomorrow and Forevermore. While the enemy is laughing, give God Praise. And when He delivers you from that enemy, the witnesses to your Praise will be compelled to do likewise. For they too, will then become believers as you do.

Hallelujah!

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

"Encounter Hostility"

You cannot enter into the land of the enemy and not expect to "Encounter Hostility." Be wise beyond your own ability.

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

"Instigating It's Progress"

Do not allow ANYONE to reject your Growth, by "Instigating It's Progress!"

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

"You're the One I Love!"

Before I ever came to be, You Loved little old me. And when I did come to be, in all of my sinful flaws, You still chose and choose to Love little old me. I know that I will never be able to return the Love in the way that You have always Loved, but I will die trying, with an inkling that just perhaps, the gesture will be pleasing unto You.

There is no shadow of any doubt the Love that I have in my Heart for You! You do not call the qualified, rather You qualify the Called. And although I make no proclamations of the Such, I know what You have deposited within me that I am now able to withdraw from and redeposit within others, for the good. How does one go from the bottom of the barrel to the Glorious Favor of You, working towards being the Apple of Your Eye. I may not be there, YET! However, I will die trying in that respect too.

I knew not and had not the faintest idea of what my Life would ultimately become. I now know what I was previously ignorant to, by way of embracing and receiving all of the Love that I get from You.

Once a figment of an imagination that used to view Life as one big frustration, I am Happy to report that "the last say so, is only for You to know." How Glorious and Magnificent are the ways of You! How gentle it is to be in Your Loving Grace! Until my death, I will seek Your reflection, every single time I see that of my own face. I will seek You in everything! I will Honor You in all things. I will Revere You exponentially, and forever cherish the Love that was meant for me.

I have not discovered anything. For the Holy Spirit has already begun to uncover the Right things that are You. Even when it doesn't feel good and sometimes it truly hurts, I know that everything works together for my good. It comes together for Your Glory!

I Receive!
I Embrace!
I am Humbled!

"You're the One I Love!"

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

"Nothing of My Own Doing"

I take what has been Gifted and ReGift it to share in the Blessing of the initial Gift. I wouldn't have anything were it not for the Ultimate Provider of my everything. My Strength is heavily identified in all of my weaknesses. And there, in the unmasked vulnerabilities, the transparent indecency is where I am made Strong, flaws and all. I have taken it as far as "I" could and instead of giving up, I choose to give IN and surrender to what has been holding me hostage. There, in my incarcerated state of mind, Holy Spirit Revelation nudged me to be what I already am, Free!

They said it couldn't be done, the whole time I was doing it. And while deep in the valley, I knew that He would bring me through it! Praising Him in advance gave me Greater clarity. While in the storm He didn't quiet it on my behalf, rather He Strengthened me in order to Gift the Testimony of Redemption and Victory that was Purposed to come through me, resonating for others that see me.

You may know not the intimate details of my struggle, but when you see the Grace of Glory adorned on my face, you will know that it was, is and continues to be the Works of God Almighty! He Promised to complete what he started in me and I readily, willingly and Lovingly embrace and Receive all that has been imparted.

I could easily claim my efforts as my own doing. However, that would also be the very reason for my undoing. I do it ALL through Christ Jesus alone. "Nothing of My Own Doing," would I dare boast against the Throne!

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

"All Is Well!"

A Child of the Most High God is WHO I am!

A Conqueror through Christ Jesus is WHAT I am!

At the Behest of the Holy Spirit is exactly WHERE I am!

I already have the Victory, so how could you defeat me? Rhetorically speaking, if God be for me, who dare be against me? I did say rhetorically speaking! The enemy befriends your enemies and unbeknownst to them in their ignorant state, they are actually enemies of the enemy.

All the while, Jesus Christ is a Friend of mine and everything else. The only VIP line that I am concerned with, is the one that leads me past the velvet ropes, in Hope to inherit His Spiritual Wealth.

When you throw mud, even though you've made your mark, your hands still get dirty. Putting in the enemy's work, just because he was a little flirty?

However, my latter will be my Greater, that's what my Friend Christ Jesus said, and I believe. Oh, what tangled web we weave, we we first conspire to deceive. However, God is the Author of Order and not that of chaos. To die is to gain, so I Win even in my loss.

A Child of the Most High God is WHO I am!

A Conqueror through Christ Jesus is WHAT I am!

At the Behest of the Holy Spirit is exactly WHERE I am!

And right there, I Declare, "All Is Well!"

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

"Experience of the Journey"

The destination means nothing, without the "Experience of the Journey."

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

"Right of Way"

When the Spirit of God is moving, you have to yield to the "Right of Way."

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

"Happy In Faith!"

Whatever is going on around me, does not negate the Faith that is within me! My Life's Joy, Peace, Happiness, and Understanding are not found within this world and are not of this world. They are individually, collectively, and aggregately components of my Faith, that whatever is happening on the outside does not change, alter or modify what God is doing on the inside. He is actually using those challenges to mold me to be even stronger, to be even better, more wise to the ways, and more compassionate in my days. My Faith has been leading me, directing me, guiding me, and providing for me during the transformation from the old and into the new.

My Faith has restored all facets of God's original rendition of me, that darkness once tried in vain to refine. Back to my original settings, I am God's Device, that Faith has patched with the latest version that He has downloaded and deposited within me. My only application as God's Device is Faith. And no appstore can charge me for what God has freely given unto me: Joy, Peace, Happiness and Understanding.

Alone I shall never be, for You are WITH me. I will never balk in my walk with Thee. I surrender all superfluous thoughts and ways that are the antithesis of the Only Way.

Through Joy, Peace, Happiness, and Understanding, I am "Happy In Faith!"

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

"In Hot Pursuit"

We cannot outrun God's Grace!
We cannot hide from God's Grace!
And no, we cannot earn God's Grace!

Stop thinking that you do not deserve God's Grace. None of us do, hence the reason it is Grace, for it is truly undeserved. Now that we have that out of the way, stop running and hiding from the better that God has for you. Grace is God's intent to allow us to reinvent the old, thus creating in us the new.

I recall many spankings that I rightfully deserved as a young lad, and how extremely Grateful I was, that Grace was shown. I did not get what I truly deserved. How Grateful for Grace!

Blessings come our way and although no one with the exception of God knows the guilt that we bare for our sins, He does! Yet, He still provides us with His Grace, so that we can witness the demonstration of His compassion and wear it as if it's the latest accessory fashion.

Others might not know of our indiscretions, however, the One that knows them all, is perfectly aware of our fall from Grace. And although we have fallen, He takes Great compassion on us, to pick us up, bringing us back within His Ever Loving Grace. How Grateful for Grace!

We cannot outrun God's Grace!
We cannot hide from God's Grace!
And no, we cannot earn God's Grace!

God's Grace Will Always be "In Hot Pursuit."

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

"You Can Do It, Dad!"

I recently shared a personal goal with my Daughter, and not surprisingly, this young lady that I am PROUD to call my child, encouraged me to make it happen. As a parent, you think that it is supposed to be YOU pushing and encouraging THEM, until one day they flip the script and give you the same dose that you thought that you were supposed to be giving to them. God Blesses you with what you need, before you even know that it is exactly what you need. How Magnificent the Glory of God!

With those encouraging words, how could a Father not be Inspired to go above and beyond the expectations that a child that you call your own, believes in your ability, to do just that.

Sometimes in Life, all we need is for someone to believe in us and to proudly profess that belief as if they have already witnessed what they knew you could, and would one day accomplish, as if it is already done. That belief is exactly the type of belief that God has in all of us! Truth of the matter is that it IS already Done! All we have to do is step up and claim all that was ever lost or stolen from us. The Blessings that are for us, are for us, and no one can take what is Rightfully ours, given by the Righteous Heavenly Father.

Can I do it? I ABSOLUTELY CAN!

I will Step into the Fullness of what God has for me and subdue the land, both Receiving the Blessing, and meeting the Expectations of those such as my Beautiful Daughter: "You Can Do It, Dad!"

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

"No. I Want to Walk With My Dad"

As my son and I pulled up to his baseball game, we noticed one of his teammates walking over to the field. I said, "Son, there's Caleb. Do you want to go walk with him?" He said, ""No. I Want to Walk With My Dad.""

I am so Grateful, Blessed and Privileged to be a Father!

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

"Teachable Moments"

One of the Great things about being a Dad and raising your kids, are those moments when you impart something old to you, but new to them, and they turn right around and allow you to witness them putting that advice into rousing action! My children afford me that luxury from time to time and I take Great pleasure into being a spectator of their accomplishments. Even Greater than that is the selflessness that children compel of you, that allows you to tap into the compassion that is you, knowing that even though it was your advice, you know that it is Truly not about you. It is all about what you can do for others and the demonstration of such that they too, will one day do.

These "Teachable Moments" are what Life is all about. Truth is, someone, somewhere along your journey's path imparted the advice to you. And instead of paying it back, you pay it in a reciprocatingly forward manner and reap the benefits of being Blessed at least twice that will know of. One: when you were initially Blessed with it. Two: when you Blessed someone else with it. The Three, Four, Five and so on, you may not be able to witness, however, it was the initial impartation that provides the Greatest means of celebration and understanding that you are merely a vessel representing the awesomeness that is not because of you, but what was entrusted to come and make its way through you.

What an absolute privilege it is to know that you can be used to bring about something good within others and not concern yourself with looking for or receiving something in return, just being Grateful that it was through you, when it could have very well been through someone else. Humbling it is and Positive it will be, when at the end of the day, those "Teachable Moments" will return the Praise to the Glory to which they originated.

The lessons will only cease when you start thinking that it is because of and all about you. The latter will be the Greater. The first shall be the last, and the last shall be the first. And those "Teachable Moments" will always compel the compassion within you, to never quench your thirst, rather thirst for more of the goodness to impart, by playing your role, position, and part, and to always reciprocatingly pay it forward, so that someone else can partake in the celebration of Life's "Teachable Moments."

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

"Live In Peace"

After someone's demise, we always see and hear the words "Rest in Peace." I always found irony in that statement considering the fact that the person that is physically no more, is at Peace. It is the people that are left behind that are not existing and co-existing in Peace. We echo RIP, when we should perhpas proclaim the statement "Live In Peace" to the brethren that are still here.

How we were when we are no more, only matters through what we have left behind. And through what has been passed down, will have a heavy determining disposition of what is carried on and how.

We need to "Live In Peace" with the lives that we have been Gifted to us and not concern ourselves so much with the lives that are no more, by encouraging the dead to "Rest In Peace." Rather encourage one another to "Live In Peace." The "Resting" part will take care of itself!

"Live In Peace"

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

"Nowhere Without You"

My passport can vouch for my whereabouts in my travels to Africa, Europe, Asia, and all over North America. I have been to many places and have experienced the empty and fullness of many faces. And it is through those interactions that have contributed to the Fullness of Jesus Christ that I know to be True in all that He has done, and in all that He continues to do. I have been transformed by the transformation that I have witnessed firsthand in others. Their change might have been for them, however, I have benefitted through them by absorbing what was not just meant for them. With no expectations of what I was to glean, their lives breathed New Life into what my Life was Purposed to mean.

I have been made better by not becoming bitter about the lemonade that was made from the lemons that I have been given. It is hard to complain when you realize that outside of selfishness, that you have nothing to complain about. With Thanksgiving, I am sowing what has been sown within me and preparing my baskets for the assortment of sweet harvest that the bitterness of the lemons wanted to distract me from. The lemons were a Blessing for they taught me what was not palatable and how to appreciate the palatable when my harvest comes in.

The storefront of the Kingdom's Riches is not for window shoppers. You must enter into, in order for the transformation to transform you. There is nothing that can be purchased, for it has all been paid for already. The temporal things that are used to define you, are themselves defined by the Righteousness that awaits you. What you acquire cannot be taken with you. It has no Purpose for where you are going. You can go everywhere and nowhere at the same time, if you go without the Love of God in your hearts and on your mind.

Greater than the stamps on my passport is the Stamp of Christ that is on and within me, wherever I go, wherever I am, and whenever I am there. My passport might be able to vouch for my whereabouts, however, it is the Love of You Christ, that vouches my earthly whereabouts, for I am "Nowhere Without You."

The applause of the world will never outweigh the approval of God!

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

"You'll Get Through It"

Our Life experiences were not meant to defeat and destroy us, rather they were designed to motivate and encourage us to employ our Greatest defense mechanism in Jesus Christ. There are things that cannot be accomplished in our own human and earthly capacity. We get to a point that what we can do is not enough, and what we need is Greater than our ability to accomplish through our efforts alone.

However, our say is not the last say in the matter. Our latter will by far be Greater in Him than it could ever be in us! In our weaknesses, we are made Strong! It is through God's Grace that we can traverse, sometimes unrehearsed, through the maze of things that we encounter.

If you are still in the present, have you not made it through your past and everything about it that tried to defeat and destroy any and everything about you? You are still here because you got through it! And as we look back over our lives, we are reminded of just how far we have come from where we once were, mentally, physically, emotionally and Spiritually.

We have the ability to conquer what conquers us, as soon as we recognize and acknowledge our Source of Strength and where It comes from. It is not in what you can do for yourself, rather it is what God can do through you, demonstrating ALL that He is capable of, willing to do, promised for you, and has planned for your Life's Purpose.

Whatever we may face has to contend with the Glorious Face of our Lord and Savior. Truth is the only thing that can stand and measure up to God. In essence, He is only Worthy of Him and somewhere in the shadows of the shadows we are able to receive a glimpse of His Glory, that is sufficiently more than enough to get us through it!

We go through it, so that we can get through it!

Whatever you are going through,
Whatever you are growing through,
Have Faith and remain encouraged,
That "You'll Get Through It."

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

"Sharpen Your Pencil"

What are you using in order to write your Life's story? Are you so sure about how things are going to turn out that you confidently use a pen, not anticipating or expecting mistakes to happen? Or are you using a pencil, knowing that mistakes are inevitable, things will indeed change, and you will have errors as you write that story that will need to be corrected along the way?

With every stroke of your mighty writing utencil, write your story and allow the authorship of your experiences, guided by the direction of the Holy Spirit, to touch the lives of unsuspecting individuals that can and will take pleasure in what you have to say. You will probably Inspire someone along the way!

For those that prefer the instrument with an eraser attached at the opposite end, "Sharpen Your Pencil" and keep it sharpened. There is a story that is waiting to be told, by YOU telling it! Happy Writing!

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

"Your Holy Presence"

It means everything to me to be in the Presence of the Lord.

Being in the physical presence of people has its pros and cons. And although that is something that cannot be avoided, it is Heaven on earth to know that being in the physical presence of others will never negate being in "Your Holy Presence."

I can be at the end of my rope, and when I am, I simply ask Jesus to tie a knot for me to hold onto. "Your Holy Presence."

I can and will have unexpected challenges that attempt to thwart my day's agenda, but anxiousness I rebuke, for I am in "Your Holy Presence."

My projects might have new variables that jeopardize the critical path, personally and or professionally, however, I am thriving in "Your Holy Presence."

I may have to travel to places and interact with foreign faces, but even in the process of doing so, I see You wherever I go, by way of "Your Holy Presence."

"Your Holy Presence" has made me Whole. I will continue to walk in Your Footsteps even after my shoes have no more soles. One day I will look back no more, as I sprint to the opening of Your Door, closer than ever before, to "Your Holy Presence."

My Growth in You has subdued the need for my earthly growth, and I clamor and long for You in my Holy Growth. I cannot begin to express my heartfelt Love for You, therefore, I will do my absolute Best to convey to You in the manner in which You have Gifted me, so that I may Honor You through the use of the Gift and give you Glory by utilizing the very Words that have been deposited within me by way of the Holy Spirit.

Lord, "Your Holy Presence" means EVERYTHING to me! And outside of It, is where I never want to be. And if and when my physical presence is requested, I will go with You being in me, so that they too can visibly see, the origins of my Joy, which came to be, through "Your Holy Presence."

I Love You!

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

"When You Do For Others"

It never ceases to amaze me how upset people become when you "stop doing for them." You can avail yourself to them all day, everyday, and their actions say everything that leads you to believe that you are being foolish to "cast your pearls upon swine." And then, at the exact moment that you realize how foolish you have been unto yourself and STOP, all hell seemingly wants to break loose. It is never enough that you already do too much. It is just right when you always concede to their ways, wims and fights.

May the Lord forever provide my heart with eyes to see and ears to hear, all of the wickedness that exists within the hearts of those that are not worthy of what your presence in their life means. That is not to say that people do not deserve what God has deposited within you, however, it behooves us to be wise in our ways, from this day forth, through the rest of our days.

Love one another, just as Christ so Loved and continues to Love us, but do not concede the goodness of your heart for anyone that refuses to play their part. It is not "your" responsibility to make them right, it is only your responsibility to make and sustain "you" being right.

The work that is to be completed within them has nothing to do with you, so personally is not the way to take their presence, but worthy is your presence to them when you Love in a capacity that is demonstrative of Christ, mindful of the fact that the Glory does not reside with you, but comes through you, for the benefit of those that have yet to see the Vision of Christ.

Be not dismayed when the appreciation begins to fade, for Love will always be designated from Him to one another. Just be wise in all of your ways, "When You Do For Others."

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

"Whip Up A Meal"

When you start completely from scratch and come from nothing, you build into something and "Whip Up A Meal." That meal is represented in the form of nourishment for your body, thoughts for your mind, motivation for your goals, Happiness for your sorrow, money for your pockets and confidence in yourself! Without the knack for whipping up a meal, you will surely die. But when survival is the only option on the menu of Life, death is not a possibility, unless of course, we were to die trying.

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

"Expectations Are a Funny Proposition"

Should you neglect to create any, you can successfully expect just that in return. But once you have created them, once they are etched in stone, you have firmly committed yourself down a path, not necessarily of least resistance, but down a road that requires action on your behalf, whether directly attributed to your contributions or being a recipient of partnered contributions that you fully engage, support and participate in yourself.

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

"Spillover Confusion"

In order to receive the new, you need to purge the old to avoid any "Spillover Confusion" that would ultimately muddy the waters, muddle your thoughts and hinder your progression. For the sake of clarity it is imperative to keep going and not lose sight of the count and how far you have progressed along your journey's path. Appreciate the distance from your starting point to your existing point. Appreciate the distance that you have yet to travel and have the Faith that it too will add value to your Life so that in turn, you can add value to someone else's Life.

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

"Great Revelations"

The relationships that we have lead the way to Great conversations, which in turn lead the way to "Great Revelations." The recipient of being in the right frame of mind, to have you in the right place, at the right time, is nothing short of the process of preparation. We begin to peel back the layers of Blessings, as soon as we ready ourselves to hear, and begin to avail ourselves in order to receive. Faith without works is dead, so effort is also incumbent upon our ability to believe. After having mastered the art of ignorance, the current state is so far removed. To now be in a state of Deliverance, I was encouraged to change positions and move. Partaking in Great conversations that turn into "Great Revelations," have Greatly impacted my thought process. How trivial and mundane, to consistently remain the same, while simultaneously stroking the ego of perceived progress. I confessed it all, before I ever wrote it down. I surrendered it all, before tumbling down. Yet, I rise again with a different frame of mind. No longer foolish, to cast my pearls upon the swine.

Thank You Jesus for cleaning out my ears, so that I may hear.

Thank You Jesus for decluttering my Heart, so that I can FEEL the need, to contribute my part.

To "Great Revelations," by way of Great relationships and Great conversations. Forever changed!

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

"Weak is Made Strong!"

No one understands the journey that you travel upon, especially when the journey that they travel upon, is not that of yours.

Opportunities are not just made up of the ones that are open, they are also represented in the closed doors as well.

Our strength is not contingent upon our efforts alone. They have everything to do with the outward demonstration of our weaknesses, that precede the inward demonstration of God's Strength. We need to learn to embrace our shortcomings personally, professionally and publicly, thus making way for the Way-Maker to come on in, set up residence, create a new precedence, so that others can successfully glean from your very own Deliverance.

Therein, in our weaknesses, and all along, is exactly where our "Weak is Made Strong!"

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

"Representation of the Transformation"

I am not in this world, to be like this world. I am in this world, to be a "Representation of the Transformation," of this world.

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

"Answer the Door"

Loving ourselves less than we Love others, should always be forbidden! Mutually reciprocated Love, is a Love, that shouldn't be hidden! You only tuck Yourself away, to encourage me to seek You more. And all of those times I could hear You knocking, but I refused to answer the door. "I'm not ready," I would say, as if You didn't already know. Is there ever the perfect time, to go, so that you can grow? Hence the reason of the knock, that I blatantly ignored. Neglecting all the riches, that You've always had in store. However, Your return is now and forevermore. And I'm grateful for the 2nd "Knock of Love," as I'm about to "Answer the Door."

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

"Nothing Can Separate Us"

NOTHING can separate me from the Love of Christ! The Love that He provides, shall always suffice. I no longer seek the outside interference, of the shallowness of His Greatness. I simply embrace the reconstruction and remodeling, of my self-made mess. And everything that I have made, that He has made over. The Greatest thing that EVER happened to me, was and IS Jehovah! My Life is not, even that of my own. Seeds have been planted, Growth has been sown. I'm living for something, that supersedes that of me. Living Life in Peace, the best way to be free. Until my return, back to the dust. The Love of Christ, no one, or "Nothing Can Separate Us."

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

"Crucify You"

They will try to "Crucify You" for claiming Jesus Christ. However, the Resurrection Power was imparted by Jesus Christ! Gnash their teeth, at the mere sight of you. When Worship and Praise, is all that you do. You face the greatest resistance, when you're close or doing it right. Even the enemy knows, that he can't win this fight. The perception of the fallacy, tries to tempt your Faith. But all you need to do, is just seek His Face. He Renews and Restores, back to the original settings. I am God's Device, and He controls my settings! I know that He is God, I just Stand and be Still. Nothing is going to happen, outside of His Will! My Faith that was tempted, it just made me Strong! You CANNOT win, against the Righteous, doing wrong. Doesn't matter what is done, all the things that are said. I live within my Purpose, until the day that I'm dead. And even when I'm gone, legacy will live on. For all my children's children, born and unborn. Only what we do for Christ, will ever last. The last will be the first, and the first will be the last. Totally irrespective of my forgiven, redeemed past. They will "Crucify You" for claiming Jesus Christ. However, the Resurrection Power, was imparted by Jesus Christ. Gnash your teeth, at the mere sight of me. The Works and Image of Jesus Christ, whenever you see me. They crucified Him, so I know what to expect. The dust in my eyes, I've removed the speck. Now I can see, through the Holy Spirit Vision. The Words of Jesus Christ, are my operating system!

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

"Love Like A River Flows"

To know God is to know Love.
He allows me to cast my burdens down, worry not about the perceived outcome, provides a way out of no way, and all He wants is the Glory.

To know Love is to know God.
His Unconditional position as the Source within my Life keeps me where I need to be, doing what I need to be doing, pursuing my purpose within His Will, seeing and identifying myself within the riches of His wealth, marinated in His Glorious Love.

When you are in the body of Love that flows to the depths of His infinity, you will never reach the bottom.

When you are in the body of Love that reaches to the Heavens of His infinity, you will never reach the top.

Here, is where His Intimacy is "Love Like A River Flows."

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

"Trampoline"

Remain encouraged during the low points in your Life! God will serve those experiences up on a "Trampoline," propelling you to the Blessings that cannot be reached by your efforts alone!

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

"Life's Pendulum"

The momentum of the Pendulum will always swing one of two ways...

Whenever you watch a sporting event, you will notice that throughout the game, match or event, that the momentum has the ability to swing one way or the other and will indeed, without fail, swing both ways at some point in time, but never at the same time.

Life is no different with respect to how things will swing and the manner in which they do. They will inevitably swing in a direction "from you" and then in the direction "towards you."

The inevitability of the direction of the Pendulum's swing is itself inevitable, for it will swing your way. All of the wrongs perpetrated against you will swing away from you and back in the direction from where they came. The swiftness leaving you and returning to the Pendulum's origins may "appear" to be occurring with supreme latency, however, the same way in which it came to be, will be returned the same way in which it was meant to be, whatever the intent was.

Worry not about the speed of "Life's Pendulum," for the direction will have to change directions whether it is coming "towards you" or going away "from you."

Make sure that your "Life" puts a positive swing in the "Pendulum" that you put into motion. For the day will surely arrive when it comes back "towards you," with the same intent that it went away "from you."

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

"US"

God is everywhere, doing everything and so much of IT, is not about "US!" A lot of what comes to "US," and through "US," has nothing to do with, "US."

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

"Who Do You Serve?"

Blatant criticism serves the person that is doing the criticizing. While constructive criticism serves the recipient for their intended benefit. When YOU criticize, "Who Do You Serve?"

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

"Greater Elasticity"

When you are stretched thin, ask God for "Greater Elasticity."

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

"Move Over"

"Move Over," Forgiveness said to the Heart.

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

"Uninterrupted Peace"

"Find your place of Peace. And when you do, safeguard it for the rest of your days."

The echo's of my Mother's words are as if they just left her mouth and were simultaneously consumed by my ears. The fact of the matter is, my Mother imparted those words to me so many years ago. They never departed when she ascended, for they were already planted, waiting to take root and within my soul, they have begun to Sprout.

When we think of Peace, we tend to think of places that are peaceful.

When we think of God, we tend to think of a Church.

But Peace is not a place, nor is God a Church. Peace, like God, both reside within you. And although peaceful places and Church are both important, God and Peace should be with you everywhere that you are. For some places might not be peaceful, but the Peace within you will make it so. As a matter of fact, some places might not know anything about Peace, until you make your presence known.

It is not feasible to spend ALL of your time in a Church. We have families to raise, jobs to perform and places to go. But, the Church is not the building that you enter into, rather it is the Church that has entered into you. Some might not ever step foot into a Church, however, when they encounter you, the representation of God will be on full display, and how you perform could provide them the courage to do what they have never done before. And like Peace, your presence could very well be the first time that they see the fullness of God, in representation of the Body of Christ, that resides within you.

Your whereabouts are irrelevant when it comes to the God and Peace within you. They both go before and make a way for you, upon your arrival. Sometimes our presence is beckoned to places that have neither, and instead of resisting the journey, embrace the privilege that it is to represent them proudly.

Interruptions in our plans will never negate the impenetrable God and the formidable Peace that sustains against anything composed by man.

Challenges may come, however God shall remain.

Interruptions may come, however Peace shall remain.

And through it all, our "Uninterrupted Peace" shall refrain from the inclusion of disruption, and maintain its Peaceful disposition, the one that separates us from the confusion and chaos that attempts to define us.

However, God and Peace reminds us that we have already been defined, and His perfection needs no makeover, within the shells that we lease. All Glory Be To God, for "Uninterrupted Peace."

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

"Get It In!"

Do not regret the Greatness that could have been. Get up, get out and "Get It In!"

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

"The Only Way the Story is Told"

I stand on the Truth of God's amazing Promise and Protection, the Healing of Christ at Resurrection, and the Spiritual Guidance of the Holy Spirit. Anything else is less than in stark contrast to what I know to be Greater Than.

I move when the Holy Spirit urges me, with or without knowledge of the place or Destiny. For I know even what I do not know, when the Holy Spirit moves with me.

I am immensely weak in my own flesh, yet my shell propels me to receive nothing but best, by way of relinquishing my ignorant state, so that I can walk into ALL that I know to be Great.

I've accomplished nothing on my own that I can take with me. Through Christ and only what we do for Christ, shall I cement my legacy. The status quo for growth is as stagnant as the still waters. An Inheritance for my children's children, starting with our sons and daughters.

I have everything that I need, all within my grasp. I previously had not due to my failure to simply ask. Powerful Words of Praise becomes the new BOLD! To impart all that has been deposited, is "The Only Way the Story is Told."

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

"By Understanding"

Whenever there is a lack of understanding, we are in a state of ignorance. Therefore, it becomes incumbent upon us to get out of that state of ignorance, "By Understanding."

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

"Stop Judging the sins of Others!"

When you sin no more, it's because you are no more. So, unless you're already dead, "Stop Judging the sins of Others!"

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

"Like Christ"

May the Life that I lead be synonymous with the words that emanate from my lips. Instead of someone ASKING me if I attend Church, they will automatically KNOW that I make my presence known in the house of the Lord, and not by the vicarious scripture that has been committed to memory, but through the demonstration of my walk, my talk and the actions that precede any stride of motion or any verbiage ever spoken.

My existence is not predicated on what others think of me. Like Christ, I am not moved by the acceptance of me, nor am I moved by the rejection of me. For I am moved solely by the Spirit of God Almighty that resides and reigns within me.

May the Blessings of God illuminate Greater than my physical presence, with visibility that undoubtedly reaches beyond the same, giving Thanksgiving and Glory to His Holy Name, in Honor and complete Submission, as I claim Him, Praising Him as He can only be, the same.

Today's Blessings are Greater than those of yesterday, because I am in receipt of what I was not Promised and I can reflect back and admonish the wrongs, thus making it right on this day, without regret and with no delay.

Nothing about me is mine, not even the words that come through the vessel of me to opine. I have since been refined, for all of me, is for all of Him, unto Thine, is the Power and the Glory, Forever!

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

"ATM Cards"

Stop giving people "ATM Cards" with ACCESS to your Spiritual Account!

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

"It's God!"

It is hard to ignore the voice, when you recognize that "It's God!"

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

"Rise and Praise"

Blessings Heavenly Father!

With the same Resurrection Power that rose Christ from the dead, I too have something to get up from. The death of my circumstances, the deceit of the enemy, the lies that try to define me, the shame of a past that has nothing to do with my future, and the thoughts of inadequacy that attempt to plague my human residency. However, I "Rise and Praise" You for the Glory that IS You, having been cut from Your Fabric and reapplied with Your Stitching and Glue.

I muster the nerve in BOLD solidarity to align my thoughts and actions with Your Purpose and Promise of my Destiny, in order to demonstrate that what is allowed does not disavow the Plans that You have for me. They are inclusive so that my character's resolve is strengthened.

"Battle Tested" I am, yet conflicted in my conviction, I am not. I "Rise and Praise" the work that You have done in me, and the Victory that you have guaranteed in Your Resurrection.

I Rise because You Rose and I am wrapped in Your Fabric. I adorn myself in the shadows of Your Robe of Righteousness, all for the sake of a privileged Spiritual glimpse. As if to reinact the act performed by the lady who bled for 12 years, by touching just the hem of your garment, knowing that You are still HERE!

For all of my Life, the totality of the rest of my days. Honor and Glory belongs to You, I "Rise and Praise."

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

"Take Me All the Way!"

You have that brought me all this way for Your Purpose Heavenly Father! And here I am, exactly where Your Process would have me, as You continue to reshape me, to be more aligned with the type of person that I need to be, in order to better Reflect the God that is seen within me.

As I listened to my Pastor speak of God's Reflection in me, I began to understand the importance of representing the King, Who sits high and looks low. There is no way that I could have ever represented or been a representation of Christ in the form of the now dead corey. Rather, through my continuous makeover, the Live Corey is better equipped to be the Reflection of His Heavenly Direction.

Through my Relationship with Christ, I can become the bridge that is separating the two sides that God needs to come together by way of my microscopic part in His Kingdom. An enormous responsibility that is void of any ambiguity, when He is the One that I live to serve.

I have heard that "God does not call the qualified, rather He qualifies the called." I am grateful for His Mercy and the Privilege to serve because God knows and He knew, that I was not qualified and would have never been, to adequately speak of His Goodness and wallow in His Grace.

You have brought me this far Lord and I BOLDLY, with EXPECTANCY, know through the petitions of my heart and Your Will, that You will "Take Me All the Way!"

Where I am is not where I was, but You were there!

Where I was is not where I am, however, You are here!

And in this place, I DECLARE that what You expect of me, by way of my Reflection of You, will be as You have designed it to be!

May the Light within me, that is You, expose the darkness by way of Your Truth. And may that darkness forever banish in Your Presence, as the Reflection of You shines through.

To God Be the Awesome Glory for not concluding my story, when He very well should have. I deserve not Your Grace and I appreciate Your Mercy for not giving me what I do deserve. And here You have me positioned, to be Your Reflection and Serve.

No, "God does not call the qualified, rather, He qualifies the called."

The enormity of the day is nothing in the Face of Peace, and the knowowledge that God Will "Take Me All the Way!"

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

"Stop Blaming Yourself!"

We ALL make mistakes in Life! And to those that stake a claim to the contrary, pay their lies no attention at ALL! We ALL make mistakes in Life!

However, our mistakes do not mean that we are condemned to a Life riddled with guilt and shame. Rather, we are made over, transformed and renamed in accordance to His Will, His Purpose and in His Holy Name.

For if we were to start seeing ourselves like God sees us, we will come to know how much He Truly Loves us in the image that He created us. Hence the importance of our alignment with how He sees us. When your steering wheel is not straight as you are driving, tilting to the left or to the right in order to navigate forward, we tend to the matter by getting our front end properly aligned.

Life is no different when we are tilting to the left or to the right. It is time for us to tend to the matter and get realigned, with God.

When it comes to our vehicles, we blame potholes and objects that knocks them out of alignment. And when it comes to our lives, too often we blame ourselves and others for knocking us out or causing us to become out of alignment.

The fact of the matter is, there will always be objects, people and things that bump us around in Life. However, and unlike mechanical alignments, the opportunity to fix things in our lives has no expiration date with God. So long as we have breath, we have the opportunity to get in alignment, become straight and to finally see ourselves exactly as He sees us.

One key component to achieving this is to stop blaming others and to "Stop Blaming Yourself!"

God is an Awesome God and His Will shall always prevail. Your continued existence grants you the Victory over major fail!

See yourself,
Like yourself,
Love yourself,
Just as He does!

"Stop Blaming Yourself!"

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

"I CANNOT LOSE!"

YOU CANNOT DEFEAT ME BEAUSE THE "ALMIGHTY POWERFUL BLOOD OF CHRIST" AT CAVALRY HAS SET ME FREE, IT HAS REDEEMED ME, AND IT HAS PERMANENTLY GUARANTEED ME THE VICTORY, IN JESUS NAME! "I CANNOT LOSE!"

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

"Do Not Let Your Hope Fail"

The single and only thing that God cannot do, is fail.

Too often we are guilty of placing and putting our Hope into tangible, fallible hands, and just as often we become disappointed in what we thought the results were going to be. Man will also not fail, but he will not fail in letting you down, the complete opposite of what God can do.

Where do place your Hope? Is it in the hands of failure or in the Unchanging Hands that cannot fail?

If you find yourself in a constant state of disappointment, it is time to reevaluate the deposits that you make and where. A shift in the atmospheric thought process will undress, thus revealing the mess that we make, when we forsake what we cannot see for what can see. And when we ponder the fact that we place our Hope in what we can see as opposed to what we cannot see, we begin to see that our logical vision is actually blind to the fact that our decision to do so is just as fallible as the hands that we first placed our Hope in.

Think about it! It is always the tangible things that we do not see that catch us off guard greatly and negatively impacting us. Things such as a car accident, losing a Loved one, becoming unemployed, or the immediate breakup in a relationship. Those are all tangible things that can or have impacted us at least once in our lives. And we can see, touch and feel all of them.

Now the flip side is the thing that we cannot see that Greatly and positively impacts our lives, not just once, but ALL throughout our existence. Yet, we cannot see or touch His Hands, yet can definitely feel the Presence of His Hands upon us.

I have learned to Trust in the Lord and the things that I cannot see, knowing that He has His Unchanging Hands all in the mix. I am grateful for the disappointment of man, and having placed my Hope in the wrong hands. It is because of the "no" that I now know which way to grow, towards the direction of my Hope, where I will prevail. Remain encouraged and "Do Not Let Your Hope Fail."

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

"Reaches to the Heavens"

The Love that vibrates my soul has everything to do with the Love first demonstrated on the Cross at Cavalry by Jesus Christ. I would be deaf, dumb and blind and extremely hard pressed to find a more suitable Love that reminds me of how truly Blessed I am, the direct correlation of all that I am. But I can hear with my heart, I'm smart because I seek His guidance first and I can see through my Spiritual vision.

Beyond my ability to comprehend, oft times I can be my own worst enemy, all the while, "He Is Being My Absolute Best Friend."

My reach is short, abbreviated at best. But I walk in Faith in order to pass the test. I have demoted myself in order that He may promote me according to His wealth. The old is dead and the new lies ahead. To conquer the conjured, I do not rely on what's in my head, rather instead, I Trust that man shall not survive only on bread.

The Love that first descended down from the Heavens has reciprocally returned to the Heavens, but not before imparting a direct path that "Reaches to the Heavens."

May the Love of Christ that resides within me be a living example of that path that extends beyond my reach, that reveals more than I could ever teach, and through my Life, perpetuate itself through more than just speech.

May the humility take full responsibility for the nature of the human gravity, that is insistent upon resisting the Glory of His Hierarchy. We will never be higher than, but through the imparation of His Path, we can reach Him where He is perched, high above, surveying the hearts of men and women and discerning the intentions of them all.

May the Love in my Heart overcompensate my inability to reach from where I stand, but implore the Surveyor of man to see that my actions are as clean as the Heart that He is surveying.

May that Love stretch as far and wide and impact everything in between. And may that horizontal existence be turned vertical so that I may align with His Hierarchy and all of my Life's work is "Well Done," and "Reaches to the Heavens" to touch His Glory.

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

"Silence!"

Constantly talking about the problem does not help God solve it. Perhaps He's waiting for us to shut up about it, so that He can do something about it, giving us the reason to shout for Joy and to Praise His Holy Name! Silence!

God, Love, And Smile Always!
Corey A. Ford
www.smileandlovealways.com

"Create the Momentum"

Throughout the course of the day and our "busy at being busy" lives, we tend to be a part of the creation of a lot of different things, some of which have significant importance and others that pale in stark contrast. Our continued participation creates the course upon which we travel, and on that course we continue to create more of the same of what we are either looking for or are working towards.

The criticality of what is perceived by our personalities determines how far we will forge ahead with what we deem necessary, irrespective of the significance, importance, or even lack thereof.

What we are inherently doing is creating a movement within ourselves in order to drive ourselves to the goal of accomplishing whatever it is that we are trying to create. Within the creation, we find ourselves creating.

What allows us to arrive at what we have created within our creation is momentum. Throughout the process, we are conjuring up enough to "get us through," to "see us through," and to "take us through," until the end of what was first started, when nothing happened by chance, but was first deposited within the contents of the imparted, to bring about a necessity for crystal clear clarity, amidst any and all ambiguity.

We delegate our momentum and suspend our apprehension in order to reconcile the differences between the two. It is never what you GO through, but rather it is always what you GROW through!

"Create the Momentum" that is of service to your Life's Purpose. If you get onboard, then do not deviate from the plan. For your Strength is renewed through God, and not through that of any man!

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

"Me Treating Me BETTER!"

"Of course I forgive you! Not only did I forgive you, I also forgave myself for allowing you to treat me that way. My Peace is too vitally important for unforgiveness to invade, divide and conquer my Heart. The only partitions in my Life are between the Truth of the Father, and everything else."

When I made a vow to become a better person, it was not contingent upon others treating me better, but it did mean purging out and subtracting all of the things and people in my Life that worked in a contrary manner, to what God knows to be Best for me.

That Holy Spirit Discernment is by far the Greatest barometer for what to do, what not to do, what to say, and what not to say. My desire is to continuously conduct myself in a manner that is pleasing to God. Being a man means that I will always fall short of the Grace of God, but His Mercy shall always endure!

Sometimes we think that our relationship with God means that we will always have to encounter adversity, animosity and disdain from people that choose to live their lives in a manner that is not compatible with that of ours. But that is a blatant fallacy and is not a requirement to God's Holy Word, although challenges will indeed present themselves in a capacity that is less than what they really are.

Nowhere within the Impeccably Written Scripture does it command anyone to be a fool. In fact, the entire book of Proverbs encourages the complete opposite, to be wise in our ways. The wisdom that we glean on our own is temporal and limited at best. But the Holy Spirit Wisdom is something else, all unto itself. And what a privilege it is to be in "Community" with a presence that is Greater than me.

Thank You Heavenly Father!
Thank You King Jesus!
Thank You Holy Spirit!

The decisions are not mine, but the resulting actions are mine to make.

If it is not FOR you, then it is AGAINST you! Know that and grow from that knowledge. For what is for you will proclaim itself to be so, and will own the actions to further demonstrate why it is so. And anything to the contrary is just that, to the contrary!

Do not wait for others to treat you better! It is incumbent upon YOU, to treat you BETTER!

"Of course I forgive you! Not only did I forgive you, but I also forgave myself for allowing you to treat me that way. My Peace is too vitally important for unforgiveness to invade, divide and conquer my Heart. The only partitions in my Life are between the Truth of the Father, and everything else."

I owe me, therefore, I got me dotting the I's and crossing the T's of each and every letter. I owe me, therefore I got "Me Treating Me BETTER!"

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

"In the Name of Jesus"

There are many things that we are and just as many things that we are not. How you see you should be in line and in sync with how Jesus sees you! Your external reflection is only that of what the mirror shows you to be. But it is the internal reflection that the mirror cannot see and the outward demonstration that Jesus wants you to be.

Whenever we take photos of others or are being photographed by someone, we or they, always makes sure that we position ourselves in a way that captures the best representation of us, in that moment. We should also do likewise, when Jesus is capturing the images of how we live our lives, fashioning ourselves in a manner that subsequently positions us to ensure that our image is captured in the Integrity-filled way in which we both lead and live our lives.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, just imagine how many words our Life's Picture is and more importantly, what that picture is saying, not just to others, but to Jesus. If He were to open up my Life's photo album, I would want Him to Smile as I Glorify Him, going down memory lane of all of the things that He has brought me through and Delivered me from!

It is in Him that I seek my notoriety and claim to fame!

It is in Him that I choose to emulate, further demonstrating the example that He was as a man and who He is as the Father's Son.

For it is not in "my" name that I seek Him out. It is in His Majestic Name that I learn what it is all about, leaning not on my own understanding, but in His definition and the Power contained in His Holy Name.

The undisputable Name that hung, bled and died in order for Victory to be gained. And not because He was worthy of death, but because we are unworthy of His Blessings as a result of His death. But the same Resurrection Power that rose Him from the dead, bares the same Name that afforded me Life instead.

Everything, is "In the Name of Jesus."

So, when you pose for your next picture, make sure that the flash is on, so that the light may do what it is supposed to do: and that is to develop you into the who and what, He has purposed you.

"In the Name of Jesus"

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

"God Knows Your Heart"

Do not allow yourself to become dumbfounded by the trivialization of your role or your part. Only concern yourself with the knowledge, coupled by the fact, that "God Knows Your Heart."

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

"Suffocate Negativity"

"Suffocate Negativity" by refusing to breathe Life into it, and mark it absent by refusing to acknowledge it's presence. Let it be consumed by it's own destruction, without your active participation.

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

"Your Purpose Layers"

Each day and every night we reveal ourselves unto "our selves" in a manner that is visible to no eyes other than those of our own. It is there, where we find it to be most comforting, in the presence of one. But it is in that audience of one where we house and hoard the antithesis of who and what we are and who and what we were designed to be.

The illusion of comfort is shielded by a single crowd participation of one. For that is not who we are! That is not what we are! And that is not ALL that we are!

We were meant to be what God created us to be. But before we can realize His promotion within us, we have to tender our resignations unto "our selves," so that we can step into His inheritance, and propel "ourslves" into a Supernatural hemisphere that we cannot accomplish on "our own."

In order to do that, we must submit unto the process of undoing our self-inflicted mess, one layer at a time. Over time, we have accumulated a wealth of nothing in hopes to accomplish a wealth of something. But to no avail as we oft times ponder the reasons why our plans do not prevail. If and when they do not work out, just perhaps, it is because we left Him out.

And now we find "our selves" in somewhat of a quandary, desperately trying to make any logical sense out of the many things that we left on the fence of Life, not committed to one side or the other. But in the commitment of God's Love to us, we can find Favor in our ability to Trust, in Him.

My experience in the "peeling process" had me butt naked, confessing my mess! And that is where I began to undo all that was ever done, not in the literal sense, but in the Spiritual knowledge that the experience so afforded me. How could I be a better me, if I continue to hide behind me? Why would I continue to accomplish a wealth of anything in an attempt to accomplish a great wealth in something. That undefined something gave way to a brighter day, as soon as I began to acknowledge a better way, other than that of my own.

One layer at a time, I began to unwind the tightly wound up existence that was prone to resistance, for the sake of my own performance, of my audience of one. But as soon as I allowed myself to lose myself, I found myself no longer as one, but in victory lane, finally having won!

Remove the layers that self define you! Embrace the change that God has designed for you! Activate your Faith and Trust in His Promise, that after the process, you will have successfully eradicated the mess that we so eloquently and oft times find "our selves" in.

One layer at a time, over time, God is revealing and peeling them back, one at a time. The mastery of your destiny will be demonstrated in your ability, to see yourself within the vision that He sees for yourself, forever altering the course of self, for something much greater than and for the Deliverance of a Purpose that has proven itself to be worth it.

Step back, and allow the process to peel back, "Your Purpose Layers."

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

"Pacing These Hallways"

Waiting on your future to blast off into a Supernatural hemisphere requires the participation of a Supernatural Spirit that can do more than you can humanly fathom. It is through your Faith, and not through doubt, that you will be able to walk into the realization of all that God has in store for you.

For what has been deposited within cannot be withdrawn from, if you do not co-sign. Do not authorize your "situation" or the "thoughts" of others to manifest and marinate in the vessel of where your Hope comes from, and where your Faith resides, you.

In the midst of whatever you might be facing, perceived or realized, walk in confidence that the protection of the Lord, your God, shall be with you always, as you're "Pacing These Hallways."

That Supernatural hemisphere is just a belief system away, and today is exactly when and exactly where it should start. And not into another erroneous foray of what others may or may not think or say. But, walk in confidence, seeking His face and guidance, as you're "Pacing These Hallways," in preparation for the Supernatural to provide The Way!

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

"Challenged"

A woman seeks to be "Challenged," while a man discovers the need to be "Challenged."

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

"Benefits"

Do not get caught up in the "Benefits" that others receive from you, when CLEARLY, you were the one that was Blessed in order for them to benefit.

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

"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