Hearsay

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Have you ever heard about someone whose life just spoke volumes to you?

My hubby’s barber has an effective witness. I know this by observing his actions – and I’m not even his client!

He’s timely, does consistent work, and operates in integrity.

Can that be said of us? Let’s take a self-check and make the necessary adjustments.

People are watching your walk. Give ‘em something GOOD to talk about.👍🏽😇

Blessings, Kayren

“15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”

(Ephesians 5:15-17)

When God Walks You OUT of the Fire

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TV, movies, and modern-day entertainment have really messed us up. Most of the time, we really expect magic to happen more than we expect the providence of God to show up on display.

Or is it just me?

But the more I mature, the more I realize that God is invested in PROCESS and not just the outcome – whether it’s deliverance, healing, growth, or learning. Kinda like acing the test doesn’t matter as much as understanding the material and being able to apply it effectively.

It is exam time, eh?

When we release the idea of trying to hold on to the current state (whether it’s comfort, familiarity, mediocrity, or a combination), we make space for God to bring us to the next RIGHT opportunity. Selah.

Blessings, Kayren

“But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”

(Hebrews 11:6)

In Capable Hands

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We can all relate to messy tech issues at the most inopportune moments…

The Administrator has taken over! He started clicking into screens I’d never seen.

Probably because I didn’t have the proper level of access…Selah.

Sometimes it can be a bit disconcerting when someone takes control of your computer to fix what’s broken. But there’s also a sense of relief that an expert has got your issues covered, and whatever you called the Help Desk for is gonna be fixed.

God is better than ANY man-made Help Desk!

Plus, He knows the operating system inside and out.

Aren’t you grateful? #Faithful&True #Trustworthy #Dependable

Blessings, Kayren

“And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee: for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.”

(Psalm 9:10)

“5 Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and he shall bring it to pass.

40 And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: he shall deliver them from the wicked, and save them, because they trust in him.”

(Psalm 37:5, 40)

Rejoicing In His Presence

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Today, I choose to experience the day from His perspective – as a gift to be unwrapped.

Instead of analyzing the “box of the unknown,” I receive and accept the truth that my Heavenly Father gives GOOD gifts to His children.

There is no place or room for fear, worry, dread, or anxiety because I am His daughter, He loves me, and He has great things in store for me.

What’s your declaration today?

If you’re not sure, start by reading the scripture below out loud for a spiritual identity boost!

Blessings, Kayren

“3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

4 To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you,

5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

6 Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations:

7 That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ:

8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

9 Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.”

(I Peter 1:3-9, KJV)

“3 Blessed [gratefully praised and adored] be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant and boundless mercy has caused us to be born again [that is, to be reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, and set apart for His purpose] to an ever-living hope and confident assurance through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

4 [born anew] into an inheritance which is imperishable [beyond the reach of change] and undefiled and unfading, reserved in heaven for you,

5 who are being protected and shielded by the power of God through your faith for salvation that is ready to be revealed [for you] in the last time.

6 In this you rejoice greatly, even though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been distressed by various trials,

7 so that the genuineness of your faith, which is much more precious than gold which is perishable, even though tested and purified by fire, may be found to result in [your] praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.

8 Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not even see Him now, you believe and trust in Him and you greatly rejoice and delight with inexpressible and glorious joy,

9 receiving as the result [the outcome, the consummation] of your faith, the salvation of your souls.”

(I Peter 1:3-9, Amplified)

I Am a Person – NOT a Machine

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Ever feel like people around you need that reminder?

I cannot run 24/7. Continuous grinding is NOT abundant life.

That means I have to adjust deadlines. Respond once my emotions have been acknowledged and addressed. Realize that nothing is set in stone – even when others’ expectations point to the contrary.

I’ve learned to be okay when stuff doesn’t go as planned. I consider myself to be a pretty decent planner (kinda meticulous, very detail-oriented). Execution – I need support in that area. Maybe it’s cuz I get easily distracted.

Anyhoo…when things look like they’re taking a turn from the “script,” I’ve learned how to pivot with grace (and I’m still practicing HARD every day…and life seems to be throwing multiple opportunities to broaden and deepen this skill, so um, thank you, Lord – I guess?).

If you’ve been serving the thief more than the Good Shepherd, how will you give yourself grace in the midst of an automated environment today? You know it’s time…

Blessings, Kayren

“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”

(John 10:10)

My Dubious Relationship with Time

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Am I sus? Yeah…

It’s not that I overestimate my abilities (as much as I used to…because age has a way of bringing reality into clearer focus😆😝😜), but I underestimate the amount of time things take.

Like travel or commute time…I often forget to figure in traffic or unexpected delays or detours.

Or work projects – gotta expect the unexpected, right? (But how to track that on a Gantt chart or dashboard?)🤔

Maybe it’s estimates vs. actuals that trips me up…because everything can’t be eyeballed. Some things require precision.

So imma keep working on that…

Got any helpful time tips? I welcome ‘em…drop a comment.

Blessings, Kayren

“15 See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”

(Ephesians 5:15-17)

Do the Law

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We love the blessings of obedience…but do we consider the judgments for disobedience?

God doesn’t expect us to know everything about everything (thank goodness!).

However, it is important for us to maintain a teachable spirit so we can learn, grow, and be corrected in righteousness.

Because what we don’t know can hurt us.

I believe that wisdom encompasses benefitting from the experiences of others without having to bump our heads on the same obstacles.

Here for it and adjusting daily, Kayren

“25 And thou, Ezra, after the wisdom of thy God, that is in thine hand, set magistrates and judges, which may judge all the people that are beyond the river, all such as know the laws of thy God; and teach ye them that know them not.

26 And whosoever will not do the law of thy God, and the law of the king, let judgment be executed speedily upon him, whether it be unto death, or to banishment, or to confiscation of goods, or to imprisonment.”

(Ezra 7:25-26)

Razor-Thin Margin

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Running on fumes? Quit it…

Why do we do this to ourselves?

Time to replenish mind, body, and soul isn’t just a “nice to have.”

It is a necessity. A vital requirement.

Let’s make the adjustment.

Just sharing in love as I’m learning to do different and do better…

Blessings, Kayren

“Thus saith the LORD, Stand ye in the ways, and see, and ask for the old paths, where is the good way, and walk therein, and ye shall find rest for your souls. But they said, We will not walk therein.”

(Jeremiah 6:16)

“The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”

(Zephaniah 3:17)

Get the Tiramisu

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It was the best ending to a delightful lunch. Honestly, it was rather epic – and I don’t throw that term around lightly.

I’d looked forward to visiting my favorite local Thai restaurant since I scheduled my day off. #MoreHearts

The red curry with shrimp, egg rolls, and egg drop soup were the “tummy hug” I needed after a grueling workweek.

Sure, I could’ve skipped the sweet treat and been satisfied with my lovely and satisfying meal. But I really like tiramisu, and my server said this tiramiau was exquisite.

He didn’t oversell it.😋

The tiramisu was all that, a bag of chips, the crumbs in the bottom of the bag, and then some.💯

After my first bite, I was transported to a spiritual experience.😇 Halfway through, I was boxing it up to finish this delicacy at home in my PJs and fuzzy socks.

Because a dessert like this deserved an audience of one.😜😆

I encourage you to schedule a day to breathe. Soon.

Don’t put it off for weeks. Seriously.

Your body, mind, soul, and spirit will thank you.

Blessings, Kayren

“31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?

32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”

(Matthew 6:31-33)

The Leadership Lesson

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In process and in progress — *Learning when your tests & trials aren’t just for you…*

The tempering. Pulverization. Incessant pressure. Repetitive knocks. All leading to and culminating in ultimate restoration.

I hadn’t thought about the challenges of my current season as being part of leadership training. Until now.

But it all makes sense.

The greatest among us must serve.

And a true servant leader has a tender heart after experiencing what they walk others through – because they’re already familiar with the path.

They know the sting of rejection. The frustration of being misunderstood. The loneliness of isolation. The two-sided coin of forgiveness and redemption.

And they don’t despise any part of the lesson, because they understand that it’s all part of the process of being made.

May we continue to endure each lesson until we become leaders who accurately reflect the image of our primary example of selfless servant leadership – Jesus Christ.

In progress & in process, Kayren

“24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest.

25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.

26 But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.

27 For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.”

(Luke 22:24-27)

Kayren Cathcart's Blog

Observations on daily life and inspiration for spiritual growth…

reflection

Hearsay

When God Walks You OUT of the Fire

In Capable Hands

Rejoicing In His Presence

I Am a Person – NOT a Machine

My Dubious Relationship with Time

Do the Law

Razor-Thin Margin

Get the Tiramisu

The Leadership Lesson