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Since my mom has been staying with us we have been able to watch so many good movies. She truly has an eye of picking out good movies! Last night we watched several movies but the one that stood out was entitled \u201cGolden Mind.\u201d If you have never seen this movie it is a MUST SEE! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The main characters of the story were named Belen, Seth, and Tammy. Throughout the movie Seth had lost almost everything. He lost his mother, his dad left them, they lost their home, he lost his job, and he almost lost the love of his life, Belen. Throughout the movie Belen had encouraged him to strengthen his relationship with God and to have a personal relationship. Let\u2019s just say thank God he listened. Though he bullied, ostracized, humiliated, and ridiculed; he never lost hope. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seth said he would be rich one day and marry Belen. Through the twists and turns and after growing impatient watching the movie, Seth finally got his wish. It was truly a happily ever after. He went from being poor to owning a beautiful home, buying his first car, being able to buy the restaurant that was being foreclosed that he had been a dishwasher for a very long time, to expanding and opening nine additional locations, reuniting with his dad, assisted his friend in choosing Christ, and he got to marry his one true love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone around him despised him because he was poor. Those same people began to loose everything but Seth forgave them and helped them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The movie taught me a lot. It reaffirmed my priorities and it helped me realize some things simply don\u2019t matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing up I always knew I would finish school, go to college, have a great job, get married and have kids, and live a full life. Although I\u2019ve checked of most of my checklist I never knew it would have been so many bumps in the road. But through it all, God never left me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately a lot of things I brought on myself by choosing Whitnee\u2019s way instead of God\u2019s way. Let\u2019s just say I fell on my face every time. I used to have my priorities jacked up. I can truly say with a humble heart that I thank God for never giving up on me- He changed me from the inside out. I can never repay Him for His unconditional love but I vow to serve Him and spread His love to others until the day I die.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look at the apostle Peter. Some would describe him as a loud, cocky, self centered, impulsive jerk. He might have been all of those things but God uses him. God took those \u201cnot so favorable\u201d characteristics and used Peter for His glory. He transformed Peter into a new man. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I wonder if Peter thought he wasn\u2019t worthy enough for God to show favor? What about you, do you think you are \u201cgood enough\u201d for God to use? Why or why not? (Please submit your honest answer below in the comment section) Tell me your answer and I\u2019ll tell you mine but you have to keep on reading. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peter was willing to change. He was obedient to God and a willing servant to be used by God. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I can honestly say I am a willing servant that wants to be used by God but sometimes my own insecurities get in the way. For example, I often let opportunities past me by because I feel like I\u2019m not smart enough. Not finishing what I\u2019ve started with school has weighed heavy on me over the years- and it doesn\u2019t help that many people who are on the path I would like to go have Doctor in front of their name, Reverend, MDiv, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve struggled with that a lot and I truly think I have missed out on opportunities that could have taken me to the next level. So watching this movie with my mom really opened up my eyes. God didn\u2019t use the wealthiest and most popular man to \u201cchange\u201d the world or the mindset of those around him; God chose the one folks looked at as trash or a bum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rico always encouraged me to be Whitnee\u2019 and so long I\u2019ve hid behind the shadows until writing found me again. I\u2019ve been writing since a little girl and back in 2015 on one afternoon when I was up to my neck in aggravation with \u201cbaby momma\u201d drama I wrote my first motivational text. My rant and rave was turned into a positive spin although I wasn\u2019t thinking too positive at the time- thank God I didn\u2019t act on those feelings. This story could have turned out so differently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

God is not looking at my credentials, my level of education, my resume, my experience, or my long list of accomplishments- but like Peter, God is looking at my heart. He is looking at the willingness to change for His glory. In a small way I think God is using me to bring a form of encouragement to others. Thank you Lord! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The moral of today\u2019s message is what we think is important is not in God\u2019s eyes. God doesn\u2019t care about what you drive, where you live, how much money you have in the bank or your degrees; He cares about …….<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How will you finish the sentence above? Will you allow God to use you? Will you let your guard down and be vulnerable and honest to help others? It\u2019s not as hard as you think- I do it everyday I write to you. Together we can change the world if we are willing to allow God to change us for His glory!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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