‘Be Inspired’

Hello my name is Angela Alexander, author and inspirational speaker of my autobiography titled, ‘Miracles in Action’. I truly believe in Divine connections. I met Tifany Jones, the founder of ‘Faith Filled Stilettos’ on-line magazine, as a result of being a guest on her radio show ‘Sistah Confessions’.

I am so excited to be a part of this magazine. I know it will challenge and strengthen me as a writer while still allowing me to be in alignment with my purpose and assignment from God. God gave me an amazing testimony, and all He asked me to do is tell someone.

In this column, we’re going to go through the heartaches to miracles outlined in my book that will help you live your life in victory. I am going to share how I was able to choose, and say yes to God’s plans instead of the devil’s plots. However, this is not all about me. I invite you to share your inspirational testimony so others will be blessed and ‘Be Inspired’ as well.

Miracles In Action
When I was a little girl, my sister Alice and I overheard my mother’s friend say, “The seventh child is the wonder child.” My parents had eight children so immediately we looked at one another and began to count on our fingers each sibling beginning with the oldest. Even after Alice demanded her third re-count, I continued to hold that seventh position. I embraced the phrase of my mother’s friend, as I stood a little taller. Her simple slogan planted a thought in my head the size of a mustard seed that grew into a strong, meaningful faith. It inspired and convinced me to believe that great wonders and adventures were destined to be a part of my life. Right then I made a decision that this would be so.

The lesson in this story is words are very powerful, and your children are listening and embracing what they hear, whether it’s positive or negative. If I would have heard and attached myself to a different phrase, such as “you’re stupid” or “you’re just like your father”, I could have formed a different opinion about myself.

Remember, children tend to buy into the negativity fed to them. Be mindful of the words you allow them hear, even your own. It takes sixteen positive comments to counteract each negative one! Instead, be an inspiration to yourself, and your children beginning with your thoughts, words, and actions.

Every decision you make will form their character. Make a conscious effort to speak life into your children. They are listening. If there is no enemy from within, the enemy outside has no power.

Please share your miracles in action testimony with us. Send it to beinspired@faithfilledstilettos.com, with ‘Be Inspired’ in the subject line.

~Be inspired and give inspiration~ Angela Alexander is a retired member of the United States Air Force Reserve who has served in the Philippines, Korea, Japan, Germany, Alaska, Hawaii, and several bases throughout the United States. She volunteers with her church’s prison ministry and was a foster parent for many years. An inspirational speaker, Angela shares her testimony with audiences nationwide. She lives with her husband and children in Southern California. Visit her official site www.miraclesinaction.com. I'm reading: Be InspiredTweet this!