SOARING HIGHER - Winsome Mclean-Munroe

MOVING FORWARD

2023-09-06T20:34:00.001-05:00

Are you tired of being tired of being stuck and seeing life taking you in a circle at the same spot? Stop, look ahead.

Most times it's changing your course of action. Set boundaries, let go of the bundles, people or things, even if you have to be different, or seen as strange.

It's time to stop being people pleasers. At the end of the day, others will walk away from you and pursue their dreams. Don't let regrets be your final destination.

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and awell-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. (AMP)

~Winsome ~ (c)

LIFE’s. J O U R N EY

2023-04-04T11:56:00.004-05:00

Life is a journey which has to be managed properly. There are different paths one may travel, but not all paths lead to the desired end. There may be detours, read the signs carefully, look out for dead ends, rocky paths; go slowly when necessary.

Some persons may be on the journey with you, be wise choose those who will be there with you during the ups and down. Walk away from the negativity, toxicity and all the noise. Be aware of distractions, some can be subtle, they may look and feel good, but only last for a while.

If your surroundings make you feel uncomfortable, it may be in your interest to run, turn away and choose what is for your good.

Walk good on your journey, make good choices, and trust God.

Proverbs 3: 5-6 5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.

6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take

~Winsome ~

April 4, 2023 (c)

RELATIONSHIPS

2022-09-18T17:32:00.000-05:00

RELATIONSHIPS

Great relationships are not only built on good times

They do have bad times too

Days of understanding and misunderstanding

Days of joy and pain

Days of offense and days of encouragement

Each person in the relationship brings joy and pain

The other person will wrong you, think of your own imperfections

Ask many questions

Where are we coming from?

Am I always perfect?

Am I throwing wonderful years away?

Choose not to be offended but

Accept the sand paper moment, and

Build stronger foundations

Receive each moment as a teaching moment

The burdens you carry will be lighter

And the joy of the Lord will strengthen you.

~Winsome

2022-08-28T15:28:00.001-05:00

THE LOVER OF MY SOUL

The smile on my face

The wisdom from my speech may seem that I have it all right

Never take it all for granted

It is all because my source of peace is from

My deep relationship with the love of my life.

I asked Him for peace and he gives me abundantly

I asked him for wisdom that is pure, and full of compassion

He gives more than beyond my understanding

He is all I need, I trust Him with every fiber of my being

He is my provider, He gives me all I need

He gives me a song in the night

He makes me the apple of His eye

And I delight in Him

He is the lover of my soul, JESUS

Winsome (C)

STOP AND TAKE STOCK

2022-08-03T18:20:00.002-05:00

STOP, TAKE STOCK

Some days we have to draw away from the maddening crowd, from the negative influencers… stop trying to look good while as others only see us as a looser…….

We do have to take stock of what we do, what we say, what we eat or drink….. SOMETHINGS may be good but not good for us…..

We have to sometimes ask will the friends I now have, will they be there for me when I am low?

Take stock, pray for God’s guidance and trust His direction even if som path seem painful.

Proverbs 3: 5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.

6 Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take

THE GOOD NEWS

2021-10-09T09:11:00.003-05:00

THE GOOD NEWS

The good news that remains good is that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

How do I know? This Jesus born from the lineage of David, proved to be the son of God, when they killed him, and on the third day was seen alive, raised from the dead by the power of the Holy Spirit. His tomb was empty and up to this day no research has been able to conclude that his body is to be found anywhere.

Based on the empty tomb, and the fact that he was seen alive by many, I remain resolute, Jesus is the son of God (After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God - Acts 1:3 NIV).

All other imposters are dead buried and remain buried. Do you believe with me?

“The Good News is about his Son. In his earthly life he was born into King David’s family line, and he was shown to be the Son of God when he was raised from the dead by the power of the Holy Spirit. He is Jesus Christ our Lord.”

Romans 1:3-4 NLT

~Winsome~(C)

You Will Win

2021-07-25T23:49:00.004-05:00

Your script, my script is so differently written as God sees fit. ...My end result is and will always be good but the journey getting there was and is by the grace of God.... Keep you eyes on the author and finisher of your faith, the Lord Jesus and you will win.... ❤

~WINSOME ~ 2021 (C)

BE THAT CHANGE

2021-01-04T23:47:00.003-05:00

The new year is here, nothing has changed

Everything look and feel the same, but

We all have varying expectations.

We expect that the challenges, and

Difficulties of 2020 would be history

Our dreams and expectations are for a better year

No more unemployment, no more sickness or death

No more heartbreak, no more disappointments

No Pandemic, and life would be as good as can be

Dreams and expectations can only be a reality

If, and when we begin to work towards fulfilling our dreams

Folding of hands, and more talk will not change the world

Be your brother’s keeper

Forgive, love, care, and understand that we all have

A blindside and there is no perfection in you, or me

This new year can only be better when we are make the change

BE THAT CHANGE

~Winsome ~ (C)

SHADES OF 2020

2020-12-03T23:35:00.000-05:00

SHADES OF 2020

It was the beginning of a new year

A new year with lots of dreams and aspirations

A year when expectations run high

We thought we were about to see clearly now

The first quarter was almost done, still dreaming

Working to fulfill those dreams

Easter celebration was on our minds

Then came the news

The news the world did not want to hear

A pandemic was getting closer to home

New rules, to rule the world

Things were changed in the middle of our dreams

Going out was determined by the powers that be

Or should I say by the virus on the rise

An extra piece of garment was added to our outfit

Yes, mask is the new order of the day

Gatherings were restricted to certain numbers

In some places going out was a no no

Even places of worship had closed doors

It became a frightening experience

Some people became fearful

While others believed that it was a lie

While others cried for mercy and

Some wishing for 2020 to be no more

2020 has many faces

Faces of fear

Faces of resilience

Faces of no matter what

The shadows will be removed and

Life’s reality is that it will never be the same

Winsome (C)

MOMENTS

2020-08-03T10:18:00.002-05:00

MY MOMENTS

There are moments in life when the feeling and the knowing differs

Moment when I feel all alone, misunderstood, talked about and much more

Moments i feel rejected, lonely, unloved, uncared for and un-achieved

Yet there are moments when I know that I am not alone, I am understood

Moments when I am encouraged and prayed for

Moments when i am loved, cared for and have achieved

There are moments when I take decisions because I am led by Holy Spirit

And there are moments when I question decisions i have made

Moments when i am not supported in my decisions because others may see

It from a human perspective, while God is working out what seems senseless to others

Reflecting on my moments i have ultimately yielded to God’s direction

He knows me inside out, He knows my end from my beginning

He knows my strength, He knows my weakness, He has my interest at heart

He has numbered my days and have already decided how i will live out those days

Even if others see it unwise, i still trust His judgement.

Moments like these give me the assurance that I am not alone, I am loved

I am the apple of God’s eye, I am the head and not the tail, I am his beloved,

I am engraved on the palm of his hand and nothing will pluck me out

Moments, yes God moments are beyond human understanding.

~ Winsome~ (C

A PRAYER as we enter 2020

2019-12-27T22:57:00.002-05:00

This is my last post for 2019, and feel that I should say a prayer to encourage our hearts. Would you pray and agree with me as I intercede?

Father as we face the close of this new year, we must confess that we have not been as you ask us to be, we sometimes fail to believe, we are sometimes impatient, selfish among other things, thank you for your forgiveness. Today we submit every aspect of our lives, and that of our family and friends. Lord touch the bodies of those who are not well, and bring healing, and peace. Father we pray for our unsaved families and friends, touch hearts and change lives, to bring you glory. We pray for our wayward children, set them free and bring them home. Lord we do need provisions in many forms, do it Lord like you have never done before. We pray for your peace, that we will not be afraid as we approach 2020. Give us renewed hope, and expectations. Father renew our hearts in you. Even as you do more for us, let us remember that all glory belong to you. In Jesus mighty, matchless, marvelous, miraculous name we pray with thanksgiving.

~Winsome~ (C)

R E F L E C T I O N s

2019-12-01T19:18:00.002-05:00

Reflection sometimes starts

Because of a thought

Because of something you heard

Because of something that happened

Or even because of how you feel

Reflection you are on my mind

I have known love

I have known hate

I have been wanted

I have been rejected

I have seen failures

I have had successes

I had to fight hard through great adversity

Through blood, sweat and tears

Rejection by others have made me

A great fighter

A God dependent woman

God never fails, never keeps record of my wrong

His love is for all eternity

Rejection you have lost again

Because I have the love from above

A love that is for always

A love that keeps me in my right mind

From here to eternity

Winsome (c)

Hearing God in the middle of the Noise

2019-01-02T10:09:00.001-05:00

Jeremiah 29:13 13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart.

Have you ever been in a place where the “noise” is so overwhelming that you find it hard to hear above the different “noises”? Well I found out for more than a week that it is possible to hear God no matter what is going on.

I was in a place where all seems fine, the gathering was a place of vacation, the scenes of God’s creation was magnificent, the sea, the food, the laughter,and the relationships and the people were good, but in the middle of that a God was speaking to me above all what was going on.

I found myself intermittently reading and completing a book by Jerame Nelson. Even in the middle of what was happening my thoughts were in a different place. Asking God questions about me, and what He wants from me? How do I stay in His presence? How to stay in His nearness? How to understand clearly when He speaks? I must hasten to say it was not easy.

At times I could feel that the tests were coming at me. It think the enemy was quite aware of what was going on and my pursuit of God. At times my sensitivity got to me. For sometime I have been deliberate in choosing not to be offended. Well that fell apart a few minutes before the beginning of the new year, in the part of the world I live in. I had to push
through and fight my way through.

God is always intentional. He never stops pursuing those He loves. The devotional I read this morning used Jeremiah 29:13 and being in His presence. The song of worship was Not in a hurry -United Pursuit.

As read the devotional, also amidst the “noise” I could clearly hear God intentionally speaking to me. Yes you can, I can, we all can hear the voice of the Holy Spirit in the middle of our challenges, and the distractions around us. We will find Him if we seek Him with our whole heart.

~Winsome~ (C)

HOPE

2018-12-27T09:52:00.001-05:00

Why do you sit each day in deep thoughts
Why do you think there is no way out of all your troubles
Why do you continue to suffer so much emotional pain

Stop for a moment, be still
Can you hear that still small voice in the silence
Can you hear the Saviour say
“I will be with you, I will never leave you

Hope thou in me
My promises still stand
Trust me with every fiber of your being
I bring you good news

Your new season is about to begin
Hope thou in me
Your Daddy, your healer, your provider
Your God of HOPE

Winsome (c)

Love is More Than

2018-12-26T12:11:00.000-05:00

The Love of God is
More than a mother’s love
More than a father’s love
More than my little mind can understand

The love of God is more than time
More than the world can hold
More than space can hold
More than day and night

The love of God is sacrificial
More than life itself
Love brought God down to earth
Love made Him die

Love did not stop there
Love brought Jesus back to life
Love gave me life
More than life, life everlasting

Winsome (c)

Somebody Help me Please

2018-12-24T08:49:00.000-05:00

Last year, the year before, as long as I can remember

The pain of abuse has been all around me

My voice was never heard

I tried explaining but

Not a sentence could I complete

I grew up feeling so much resentment

I was misunderstood

Left broken, and hoping for a listening ear

I was always silently screaming inside

Somebody help me please

I need to let go of the pain, and hurt

I don’t know how to do it

I close myself off

But I still hear and feel the past chasing after me

They say I must forgive

How do I do that

When the pain, and hate grow inside of me

Somebody tell me how

I need to get away

I need to be free

I need to be healed

Somebody help me please

~Winsome~ (C)

Benefits of WISDOM

2018-11-21T09:04:00.001-05:00

Proverbs 1: 7 states that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Fear here does not mean we should be afraid of Almighty God, it means we should reverence Him, show respect to Him, hold Him in the highest esteem.

There are benefits from the wisdom we gain from respecting God. Proverbs 2: 1-7 encourages us to do several things:

a) Accept His words

b) Store or save these words

c). Listen or turn our ears to wisdom

d). Apply understanding

e). Call out for clarity/insight

f). Cry aloud for understanding

g). Search for wisdom like we search for hidden treasures

When we do these things on a consistent basis we will understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God.

Our Lord gives wisdom, and understanding.

James 1:5 5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him

We will be successful as we walk upright, because Proverbs 2: 7 says Our Lord stores up success for the upright. The verse further says that He will shield/protect us who walks blameless.

It is my desire that I will walk upright, and I pray the same for you so we will be successful, and have the confidence that we are shielded from the enemy by the one and true God.

~Winsome~

SISTERS SUPPORT

2018-09-01T09:04:00.000-05:00

Luke 1: 24 24 Now after those days his wife Elizabeth conceived; and she hid herself five months, saying, 25 “Thus the Lord has dealt with me, in the days when He looked on me, to take away my reproach among people

Elizabeth was pass child bearing age, and although she was happy to be having a child, it must have been uncomfortable to be seen in public so she stayed away. The scripture did not say, but even her absence shoulf have been a caused for concerned, but it seemed others stayed away.

When we are alone God will always make away. He always finish what He started. In Luke 1: 39 and 54 it says that Mary, Elizabeth’s cousin visited her and stayed with her for about three months. God is interested in every small detail of our lives. Here are two women facing their own challenges; one is pregnant in her old age and the other pregnant and not married, and to make it even worst she said she had never been with a man.

As women let us be like Mary, even with our own challenges be their for each other, support each other when it is needed. Mary stood by Elizabeth. The joy was manifested from the time Mary and Elizabeth saw each other.

We heard no condemnation from either of the ladies. Don’t wait until the dust is clear, support each other in the middle of the dust. At the outset Mary and Elizabeth celebrated.

Let us celebrate each other through thick and thin.

~Winsome (C)

MY HEART'S CRY

2018-06-01T10:26:00.000-05:00

My thoughts are with my sisters and brothers who have seen the hard, the not so hard and the better days.

Have you ever seen me?

Do you know you me?

There seems to be no one
no one, no family, no friends

but i keep seeking, hoping, for a better day

Do you understand me?

I walk the streets begging for work

but there seem to be none

I turn to begging you, and you

I may seem like a nuisance

but you would never understand

the hunger, the poverty, and frustration

because my shoes may never fit you.

I feel like I am going out of my mind,

frustration, emotional roller coaster

is all I know.

My life seems hopeless

I pray each day for hope to visit me

but it seems to elude me

Sometimes I feel like giving up

taking the easy way out

Can you hear my cry

I never asked for this

the world seems hard

survival is all I seek

But, but I keep hoping in hope

in hope for a better day

because Jehovah sees, Jehovah knows

I will keep hoping in God

~Winsome~

Freedom from emotional pain of offense

2017-05-10T09:33:00.000-05:00

Conditions for release from emotional prison of offense -

Choose not to be offended.

Be quick to forgive.

Sometimes our pride will try to get in the way and keep us in bondage of division and broken relationships. Self inspection and truthfulness to self will help to start the process to freedom.

Healing brings new life and restored joy. When we are offended we become angry and bitter. Releasing the offense is in the forgiveness which makes our healing easier.

Our refusing to be offended and our forgiveness does not make the offender free of the action, but we are made free from anger, bitterness, headaches, revenge, lack of sleep, depression, mistrust, among many other things.

Let's try, with God's help to let it go.

-Winsome -

Words are powerful

2017-05-05T10:26:00.003-05:00

Proverbs 18:21 The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit

Every word you and I speak has the power to bring life or death, whether spiritually, physically or emotionally.

Do you want to see changes in your life, your family and friends?

This morning as you open your eyes speak healing to body, mind and spirit.

God keeps his promises, so keep speaking the truth of God with thanksgiving.

Good morning

~Winsome~

Forgiveness - Let it go

2017-05-04T03:19:00.001-05:00

You may have been hurt by someone which have caused you much emotional and psychological pain, and It seem so hard to let it go.

The person who have wronged you may not even know they did. They may have been the victim of the same circumstances, and does not have a clue they have relived their past. They may think that was the best way.

You are now trapped in the prison of bitterness and pain, and you need to be free.

Some where on your journey you may have done the same, and someone out there has forgiven you.

Let it go and be free from the prison of anger and bitterness.

Colossians 3:13 13 Put up with one another. Forgive one another if you are holding something against someone. Forgive, just as the Lord forgave you.

For further discussion on the topic you may leave a comment.

~Winsome ~

Parenting - Reversing the Coin?

2017-01-18T15:21:00.001-05:00

Thoughts from the heart #2

Were you brought up with stern parents, who made you afraid of them?

As you now have your own children, take a look at how you are parenting? if by chance you find you doing the same things as your parents did, it is not too late to be different. The thought just came to me even as I reflect, and had to share.

Do you give orders? are your children seen and not heard? Do you find it too hard to discuss and find out if they have opinions?

Assessing your attitude towards your children, think about how you may be responding to authority on the job. Do you resent your team leader? Do you carry out your duties with resentment? How is your relationship with your team leader? Could this be because you resented the type of parenting you had in your childhood?

Assess your parenting style, if they mirror your childhood days, change and improve so your children can be well rounded with opinions and not grow up fearful, and afraid or resent authority, or repeat the same parenting style causing the cycle to continue.

Just sharing as the thoughts flow.

~Winsome~

PARENTING - the other side of the coin

2016-09-10T12:59:00.002-05:00

Thoughts from the heart #1

We are always writing and reading about good parenting, but as I have been observing and listening to some parents wondering why the relationship between them and their child/children cannot be like they want it, and I also hear children complained about what it was like growing up, I decided to share my heart.

As parents we want the best for our children. Because of that we try to give them the best education, send them to Church (unfortunately some of us do not go). Wanting to be so good we put them in a mold. Most times the mold shapes just like us. Do as I say; speak as I do; go where I send you; eat what I give you; love me more than you love others, among other things.

We give them no choice, no chance to say how they feel, they are not allowed to say what they like or don’t like, and sometimes our words are so sharp that we wound them for life. With that they become withdrawn, discouraged and sometimes very rebellious.

Yes, some of us may have failed, but it is never too late to see where we went wrong, ask for forgiveness and bring restoration to the broken parent, child relationship.

We can never change the pass but we can change today and what is to come. Our children are waiting for us to bring that peace and restoration they so longed for.

Ephesians 6:4 Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord.

Colossians 3:21 Fathers, do not make your children resentful. Otherwise, they'll become discouraged.

~Winsome~ - Counselling Psychologist

September 10, 2016

HE IS WORKING IT OUT

2016-08-30T14:55:00.001-05:00

Most of us have gone through or going through some challenging times in our lives. During times like these we find it hard to come up with a solution to the problems we face. The answers are no where in sight. We pray, we quote scriptures, but it seems the challenges just won't go away.

It is during these times that God is at work, He is is working all things for our good. I sometimes find myself quoting Jeremiah 29:11 - For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. My expectation and hope would feel as if they were at the peak, but still the challenges seem to linger.

I recently was reminded that when God reassured the children of Israel in Jeremiah 29:11 that He had their interest at heart. They were in exile, but He would bring redemption. Even as we face our "exile" experience, be encouraged that God has a plan and we will be redeemed in the time and way He sees fit.

But before God shared his promise of redemption to the Children of Israel He told them to seek the peace and the prosperity of the city to which I have carried you into exile. Pray to the Lord for it, because if it prospers, you too will prosper. (Jeremiah 29:7)

Our change will come by persevering through our challenges, not running away from them.

Trust God He is working it out for your good and for His glory.

~Winsome~