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BEING THANKFUL! During this holiday season, and especially as being Christians, there is so much to be thankful for. Just for the simple fact alone that number one, you know Jesus Christ, and as your personal savior. And number two, you obviously still have breath in your body and sight in you eyes to even attempt to read this. You see, it's the little things, and clearly life, breath, and sight are not little, but I think you get the point! As humans, we can spend so many hours a day finding fault or possibly being disgruntled over things that either really don't matter or are relatively easy to fix or adjust. This holiday, we want you to be thankful. Be thankful for the little, which again are never really that small when you think about them, as well as the large or major wonderful things that have happened for you. Do you have children, parents, siblings, a great job, or a great connect or "hook up" you would just be almost floored to lose? We have to keep those "little things" in mind, not only for perspective, but also so that we know, recognize and acknowledge just how blessed we truly are. In keeping with this month's holiday, Thanksgiving, take a moment to realize just how blessed you are.

StephanieMaxwell- Robles Publisher/Editor- in Chief Content and Creative Director

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CONTENTS 1. EDITORIAL 2. BEING THANKFUL 3. FASTING IN THE NEW YEAR 4. WHAT GOES AROUND 5. THE ADJUSTMENT PERIOD 6. A TIME TO PRAY

BEI NG THANKFUL PG. 10

FASTING IN THE NEW YEAR PG. 18

W HAT GOES AROUND PG. 22

THE ADJUSTM ENT PERI OD PG. 24

Being Thankful

By St eph an ie L. M axw ell-Robles The holidays can give anyone mixed emotions. Whether it's reflecting on yesteryear, or missing a loved one who has passed, or one may simply be excited about the up coming new year.

Where ever you fall within these categories, we encourage you to think positive, and yes, be thankful!

It is really easy, especially for some Americans, to fall into a cycle of woe as me. This Thanksgiving and holiday season all together, we want you to think about the amazing and wonderful things you should be, and

are thankful for.

We want you to think on those significant moments and daily tidbits that present an opportunity for you to either stress out, or simply say, "Jesus take the wheel".

It is my personal belief that many of us miss out daily on an opportunity to just sit, relax, and unwind for a moment.

If you are conscientious or lets say the Holy-Spirit is leading you to put your cell phone down and rest, please do just that. And I'm not just trying to give you a hard time.

I too have been guilty of this one. Needing to get some

BEING THANKFUL CONTINUED... rest but thinking I would take my free time or "opportunity" to jump on my social media account for just a moment and maybe respond to or like a few post.

As humans, adults, and Christians, we must be able to receive rest from the Lord, which in turn will allow you to reflect upon all the great attributes to your life.

This holiday season, I encourage you to take a personal assessment and jot down at least 10-12 things you are grateful and thankful for.

Again, if you have life in your body, or breath in your mouth, and sight in your eyes to read this, it is another day you have been given, so strive to make it great, and be thankful!

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Fasting in the New Year

By St eph an ie L. M axw ell-Robles When was the last time you fasted? Fasting is a very good way to get in touch with God, especially if their is something you want to ask him, or you have a specific request or petition you want to place before him.

Fasting is a way for us to harness or daily desires, thus providing balance and discipline for our lives and

in certain areas.

Many people think that fasting just has to do with food or drink .

The reality is, you can fast from anything , especially those things that are keeping you away from God. Fasting is a way to grow close to God, and to actually in some ways let go of those things that may have a physical, mental or spiritual

FASTING CONTINUED... hold on us.

If you are praying for a deliverance, breakthrough, healing, an answer, or something else from God, fasting, in addition to prayer and time with the Lord, is essential.

Tips For Fast in g: 1. Decide w h at you ar e f ast in g f or .

2. Det er m in e t h e t im e f r am e.

3. * If you h ave cer t ain m edical con dit ion s, alw ays con su lt you r ph ysician bef or e an y f ood or diet ar y r elat ed f ast .

4. Pr ay 5. Read Scr ipt u r e

WHAT GOES AROUND WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND YOU'VE HEARD IT SAID BEFORE WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE A DEAD DOOR WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND YOU SEE, WE ARE WHAT WE DO WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND HOW BOUT WE MAKE IT WELL BETWEEN ME AND YOU

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THE ADJUSTM ENT PERIOD WE ALL HAVE TIMES IN LIFE WHEN WE HAVE TO SACRIFICE AND DO WHAT WE GOTTA DO TO STAY ALIVE BUT THERE ALWAYS COMES THAT TIME WHEN EVERYTHING IS ALRIGHT AND WE KNOW JUST HOW TO SURVIVE IT'S CALLED ADULTHOOD WE ALL MUST ENTER IT AND HOW YOU DO WILL AFFECT YOU BECAUSE THERE WILL COME THAT TIME WHEN YOU WILL BE OUT ON YOUR OWN AND NO LONGER YOUR MOTHER'S CHILD

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A TIM E TO PRAY PRAYING IS THE BEST THING IN LIFE THAT YOU WILL SIMPLY EVER LEARN HOW TO DO IT PUTS GOD ON ALERT THAT SOME MAY BE REQUIRED AND ALSO, HE WOULD LIKE TO GET CLOSE TO YOU SO DON'T LEAVE YOUR BIBLE TRY TO REMEMBER WHAT YOU READ AND BE STEADFAST TIL THE COMING OF CHRIST JESUS BECAUSE IN THIS DAY AND HOUR YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT MIGHT COME YOUR WAY BUT YOU ARE ASSURED OF VICTORY IF YOU KNOW WHEN AND HOW TO PRAY © 2019 By S. L. Maxwell-Robles

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