Life is a Test . Are you passing?

For most people, a backup plan is a wise thing to have in place just incase that thing doesn't work out the way you thought or hoped it would. This is all good and fine, unless we're relying on this method out of fear, uncertainty, or lack of discernment. The good news is that God has already established his plans for our lives and that plan will never waiver. So as long as you're walking life out with him, he will steer you in the right direction. This should take some of the pressure off of you thinking you have to carry the weight or know more than you should. God's plan is a good, good one and it's up to us to step into it and live it out while we're here. Tune in as Barbara offers a nugget or two about committing to God's plan, including His way, will, and timing and get your weekly dose of encouragement! Share with a friend.  Support the show Join the 1 Year Flourish Challenge Buy Me a Coffee Visit my 5 star gift shop! https://hopeandgracegiftshop.etsy.com 10x your gratitude with this daily gratitude journal  Barbara Guillen is a teacher, writer, and business owner. She is on a mission to help others live a life of meaning, purpose, and empowerment. In order to know who we are, we must first know WHOSE we are. When we are clear on our identity, we can achieve the unthinkable!  If you are on a mission to live a better life by being the best version of you OR you want to know more about what GOD has to say about your life and your purpose, then this is your place. We’re keeping it really real around here about what it takes to live an intentional life full of meaning, purpose, and faith. We’re digging into God’s word so that we can be filled with the TRUTH and PROMISE that he has for each of us. Let’s get into it. 

November is here and it is time to up the gratitude ante! We're not talking about cute quotes and surface level gratitude though. We're going deeper, embodying gratitude the way God intended. It's your daily words, thoughts, and expression that draws you closer to the goodness of God and leads to a deeply meaningful life and grateful heart. Check out today's episode where Barbara offers a few ways to embrace a sincere attitude of gratitude in all things.  Support the show Join the 1 Year Flourish Challenge Visit my 5 star gift shop! https://hopeandgracegiftshop.etsy.com 10x your gratitude with this daily gratitude journal  Barbara Guillen is a teacher, writer, and business owner. She is on a mission to help others live a life of meaning, purpose, and empowerment. In order to know who we are, we must first know WHOSE we are. When we are clear on our identity, we can achieve the unthinkable!  If you are on a mission to live a better life by being the best version of you OR you want to know more about what GOD has to say about your life and your purpose, then this is your place. We’re keeping it really real around here about what it takes to live an intentional life full of meaning, purpose, and faith. We’re digging into God’s word so that we can be filled with the TRUTH and PROMISE that he has for each of us. Let’s get into it. 

How many of you can honestly say you do not get attached to things? What about to people? If we're being honest, most of us will admit we have varying degrees of attachment...to our pets, loved ones, material possessions, etc. It's hard not to, right? But what if I told you that Jesus actually commands us NOT to be attached to anything? Because when you do, you lose sight of Him and his will. He knew how easily we would base our identity on our relationships with others and things like job titles, financial status, and more. We should have no attachments to anything besides him. Tune in to today's podcast as Barbara shares her take on what it looks like to detach from worldy and temporary things, attaching only to God himself.  Support the show: Join the 1 year Flourish Challenge Buy Me a Coffee Visit my 5 star gift shop! https://hopeandgracegiftshop.etsy.com 10x your gratitude with this daily gratitude journal  Connect on Instagram @barbaratguillen   Barbara Guillen is a teacher, writer, and business owner. She is on a mission to help others live a life of meaning, purpose, and empowerment. In order to know who we are, we must first know WHOSE we are. When we are clear on our identity, we can achieve the unthinkable!  If you are on a mission to live a better life by being the best version of you OR you want to know more about what GOD has to say about your life and your purpose, then this is your place. We’re keeping it really real around here about what it takes to live an intentional life full of meaning, purpose, and faith. We’re digging into God’s word so that we can be filled with the TRUTH and PROMISE that he has for each of us. Let’s get into it. 

You are being tested every day. In the way you speak, react, respond, love, and treat others. Everything you do, God is watching. Not to catch you doing wrong, but to catch you doing right! He wants the best for you and he gives you countless opportunities each day to refine your character and live according to his will. Tune in today as Barbara reads an exerpt from The Purpose Driven Life and see where you might need to spend a little more time practicing so that you, too, can pass the test!  Join the 52 week Life Challenge: https://youtube.com/shorts/nztZxDdfoGc?feature=share Support the show Buy Me a Coffee Visit my 5 star gift shop! https://hopeandgracegiftshop.etsy.com 10x your gratitude with this daily gratitude journal  Connect on Instagram @barbaratguillen   Barbara Guillen is a teacher, writer, and business owner. She is on a mission to help others live a life of meaning, purpose, and empowerment. In order to know who we are, we must first know WHOSE we are. When we are clear on our identity, we can achieve the unthinkable!  If you are on a mission to live a better life by being the best version of you OR you want to know more about what GOD has to say about your life and your purpose, then this is your place. We’re keeping it really real around here about what it takes to live an intentional life full of meaning, purpose, and faith. We’re digging into God’s word so that we can be filled with the TRUTH and PROMISE that he has for each of us. Let’s get into it. 

Every day, you make decisions. Small ones, big ones, and everything in between. Think about it. What decisions have you already made today? Probably too many to count. Have you ever thought about the impact of your decisions and how they might affect your life and those around you? Do you realize that the quality of your life today is directly tied to the decisions you've made leading up to this day? Tune in today as Barbara shares her insight into the impact of decision-making and how you might begin to put more thought and intention into every choice you make.  Join the one year Challenge Support the show Buy Me a Coffee Visit my 5 star gift shop! https://hopeandgracegiftshop.etsy.com 10x your gratitude with this daily gratitude journal  Connect on Instagram @barbaratguillen Barbara Guillen is a teacher, writer, and business owner. She is on a mission to help others live a life of meaning, purpose, and empowerment. In order to know who we are, we must first know WHOSE we are. When we are clear on our identity, we can achieve the unthinkable!  If you are on a mission to live a better life by being the best version of you OR you want to know more about what GOD has to say about your life and your purpose, then this is your place. We’re keeping it really real around here about what it takes to live an intentional life full of meaning, purpose, and faith. We’re digging into God’s word so that we can be filled with the TRUTH and PROMISE that he has for each of us. Let’s get into it.

Life can change in an instant. That could be a scary or exciting thought, right? Every day, we are one decision, opportunity, encounter, (fill in the blank) away from a life-changing experience. In Revelation, we are reminded of the suddenness of Jesus' return. In chapter 18, the words "in an instant" are repeated to emphasize this. Knowing that he could return at any moment, wouldn't you want to be prepared to meet him? In the same way, every day bring with it the opportunity to prepare for the goodness of God. When you are willing to show up and work hard, serve and love others, and continue trusting in God, regardless of what your life currently looks like, you will be rewarded with a harvest at the proper time. Tune in to today's episode as Barbara shares with you the power of In an Instant. Share with a friend!  THE SOMETHING TO BLESS COMMUNITY INVITES YOU TO OUR 52-WEEK LIFE UPGRADE CHALLENGE: https://youtu.be/va74k5t099Q Want to support the show? Buy Me a Coffee Visit my 5 star gift shop! https://hopeandgracegiftshop.etsy.com 10x your gratitude with this daily gratitude journal  Connect on Instagram @barbaratguillen   Barbara Guillen is a teacher, writer, and business owner. She is on a mission to help others live a life of meaning, purpose, and empowerment. In order to know who we are, we must first know WHOSE we are. When we are clear on our identity, we can achieve the unthinkable!  If you are on a mission to live a better life by being the best version of you OR you want to know more about what GOD has to say about your life and your purpose, then this is your place. We’re keeping it really real around here about what it takes to live an intentional life full of meaning, purpose, and faith. We’re digging into God’s word so that we can be filled with the TRUTH and PROMISE that he has for each of us. Let’s get into it. 

Many of us live with the anticipation of what tomorrow will bring- you know, future trippin'. While this is not entirely wrong, it can keep us from living each day with our God-given purpose. We spend so much time thinking about the next thing that we remove ourselves from being fully present in the here and now. What God has for us, we often miss because we're not really paying attention. We're not noticing what's right in front of us. Tune in to today's episode as Barbara shares a little perspective on how you can shift the way you show up every day so that you can grab hold of the day God has given you and live fully the way you were always meant to! Want to support the show? Buy Me a Coffee Visit my 5 star gift shop! https://hopeandgracegiftshop.etsy.com 10x your gratitude with this daily gratitude journal  Barbara Guillen is a teacher, writer, and business owner. She is on a mission to help others live a life of meaning, purpose, and empowerment. In order to know who we are, we must first know WHOSE we are. When we are clear on our identity, we can achieve the unthinkable!  If you are on a mission to live a better life by being the best version of you OR you want to know more about what GOD has to say about your life and your purpose, then this is your place. We’re keeping it really real around here about what it takes to live an intentional life full of meaning, purpose, and faith. We’re digging into God’s word so that we can be filled with the TRUTH and PROMISE that he has for each of us. Let’s get into it.

Every day brings dozens of deposits. No, I'm not talking about money, although most of us do earn something every day! I'm talking about joy, peace, provision, patience, endurance...and more. Whether it's a conversation with a loved one or even a stranger that filled you with laughter and understanding or another mundane day at work where your smile brought warmth to soemone's day, deposits and withdrawals are made every day in every way. Tune in to today's show as Barbara shares some of the recent deposits in her life and asks you to consider your own recent deposits and withdrawals. What are you leaving with others and what have others poured into you? It all counts.  Want to support the show? Buy Me a Coffee Visit my 5 star gift shop! https://hopeandgracegiftshop.etsy.com 10x your gratitude with this daily gratitude journal  Connect on Instagram @barbaratguillen Barbara Guillen is a teacher, writer, and business owner. She is on a mission to help others live a life of meaning, purpose, and empowerment. In order to know who we are, we must first know WHOSE we are. When we are clear on our identity, we can achieve the unthinkable!  If you are on a mission to live a better life by being the best version of you OR you want to know more about what GOD has to say about your life and your purpose, then this is your place. We’re keeping it really real around here about what it takes to live an intentional life full of meaning, purpose, and faith. We’re digging into God’s word so that we can be filled with the TRUTH and PROMISE that he has for each of us. Let’s get into it.

Discernment is a gift that God has given all of his children. It especially comes in clutch when you need a little guidance and spiritual direction. Before you speak, act, and make little or big decisions, using discernment can be the one thing that keeps you in alignment with the ways of God. Through three simple methods, you can access better discernment to help you be the best version of yourself everywhere you go. Tune in today's show as Barbara breaks down how. Share with a friend!  Want to support the show? Buy Me a Coffee Grab your Something to Bless gear: https://hopeandgracegiftshop.etsy.com 10x your gratitude with this daily gratitude journal  Barbara Guillen is a teacher, writer, and business owner. She is on a mission to help others live a life of meaning, purpose, and empowerment. In order to know who we are, we must first know WHOSE we are. When we are clear on our identity, we can achieve the unthinkable!  If you are on a mission to live a better life by being the best version of you OR you want to know more about what GOD has to say about your life and your purpose, then this is your place. We’re keeping it really real around here about what it takes to live an intentional life full of meaning, purpose, and faith. We’re digging into God’s word so that we can be filled with the TRUTH and PROMISE that he has for each of us. Let’s get into it.

God is (fill in the blank). You could probably come up with a long list of what God is...merciful, full of grace, love, kind, gentle, just...the list goes on. But how often are you truly resting in who you know God to be? How often are you living out this truth of who God is? Oftentimes, we assume the responsibilities that really belong to God and in doing so, act as our own little gods. Today, Barbara is looking at just some of the things God is as she helps you connect these truths to who YOU are as his son and daughters. Tune in and share with a friend!  SOMETHING TO BLESS MERCH IS NOW AVAILABLE!!!  Want to support the show? Buy Me a Coffee Visit my 5 star gift shop! https://hopeandgracegiftshop.etsy.com 10x your gratitude with this daily gratitude journal  Connect on Instagram @barbaratguillen Barbara Guillen is a teacher, writer, and business owner. She is on a mission to help others live a life of meaning, purpose, and empowerment. In order to know who we are, we must first know WHOSE we are. When we are clear on our identity, we can achieve the unthinkable!  If you are on a mission to live a better life by being the best version of you OR you want to know more about what GOD has to say about your life and your purpose, then this is your place. We’re keeping it really real around here about what it takes to live an intentional life full of meaning, purpose, and faith. We’re digging into God’s word so that we can be filled with the TRUTH and PROMISE that he has for each of us. Let’s get into it.