Hey ya'll. This week we'll dive into when distractions come in the form of a Sister Salty (anyone that attempts to derail you from your goals with a bad attitude). Have ya'll met Sis Salty before? She's the one that you  think has good intentions but ends up being bitter, negative and a hinderance. We can't allow her shenanigans to become a distraction to fulfilling our purpose.  We'll here's some tips to not snatching your earrings off but instead staying close to God. We're all blessed to live on this earth with others. When we can discern the fruits of others, they can be our sacred Counsel of Wise men and women. After you've done all you can, sometimes we all need some support so we can just stand. We'll break down some steps on how to move through opposition and distractions, even if means you need to just STAND and be patient for a minute. God bless you and continue to be a light of love. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa-imani31/message

God's design is bigger than the world that we see! The battle of good and evil has prevailed for centuries. Our challenge: "Will you walk out on water? Will you breathe on heaven's door? Will you leave a path to follow?... A beautiful world. Only faith can ease your burden, Only love can heal the hurt, Let your peace fall on the earth ... A beautiful world" (Lyrics by: Kem Beautiful World) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa-imani31/message

What is our role in creating the life that we want? God has put every good and pleasing thing within our reach but are we ready for all our blessings right now? Maybe, just maybe we might have some growth and maturity to attain before we can responsibly handle the relationships, the money and the material things that we desire. Adam and Eve weren't quite ready and look where it got them. Instead of focusing on the blessings, let's focus on growing the relationship with our Creator. He has all good things for us but the bible says seek Him first! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa-imani31/message

Have you ever felt like you lost everything, you're back to square one or just wondering how to move forward? Well, I think before the beginning, God may have felt a little lost or empty too. Let's dive into Genesis and see what God did and what he did for us. Let's goooo! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa-imani31/message

It never ceases to amaze me how God can and will use any of us for His good, despite what others say about us. Here we get a glimpse of Rahab's skills that God has gifted her with, her made-up mind, her desire to protect those she loves and her desire to do right. Sister Rai, you are my WCW. Happy hump day to all :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa-imani31/message

What does it mean to be a good friend? Believe it or not, it starts with us! In this segment I look at what it takes to be a good friend, someone who has a VIP seat in the front row of my life and someone who I strive to earn a front row seat in their life where I can be their biggest cheerleader and supporter. I also take a look at "relationships" that can sometimes be disguised as "imposter friends" people just taking space to spy on your life. It's so important to take time to be in tune with yourself so you can pick up on harmonious energy and intentions and repel the toxic ones. To my friends, thank you for making me a better person. Love y'all :) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa-imani31/message

How do we control our negative emotions so they don't control us? Unfortunately, negative feelings are going to come. As we mature, we should be having less temper tantrums, hopefully, LOL. In this episode, I'll share with you my most recent ATT (adult temper tantrum). I share how I managed it in the moment while my feelings were flaring, how I processed it so I could own my freedom and how I use those feelings to recalibrate the vision for my life. In 1 Corinthians 13: 4-7, God gives us a blueprint for how to handle our emotions and assurance that He will be there with us in those dark times. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa-imani31/message

Joshua, a man full of wisdom, obedience and perseverance until the end. Joshua accepts the honor of leading the Israelites into the Promise Land after the death of Moses. He reminds us, fear the Lord and serve Him with ALL faithfulness.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa-imani31/message

Although Moses was born over 3000 years ago so much of his life correlates to what we experience today. Let's see why God respected this imperfect man yet still held him accountable. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa-imani31/message

In Part 1, we dive into what the bible says about money, it's purpose in our lives and how we are to manage it. In Part 2, I share some of the tips, techniques and strategies  that I'm using to dig myself out of debt, pay my bills and track my progress of becoming debt free. We can all do it! Challenge yourself to live your best life and let's start mastering this thing called money together. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/melissa-imani31/message