"When the past whispers to your present remind it how strong, how powerful and how beautiful it made you. Then give thanks because without it, you wouldn't be the amazing person you are today!"

 #ThoughtsByJ.Rose 

#WildRoses

A close friend of mine recently said to me....

“You can be great at it, if you play the game.” I thought about that for a second... And reflected over my lifeline and realized, I'm 34 years old and I ain't NEVER been a sell out, ever! Although, I've learned  many treasured lessons, I just don't have time for pettiness.
However, I do have time to make a difference in the world.... I try not to judge your foolishness, but I am human, so forgive me.


I'm not that type of girl who runs with the crowd. I run alone. I don't need to be accepted because I've already been accepted by God. I live for the purpose that he created me to live for and if that means standing alone, well I'll do just that! Do you know why? Because the times when I'm down, and ya'll chitter chatter about me, it is God, who lifts me up and helps me get back to my feet. He cares about me...

One thing I want you to understand is that the world will praise you when your up and talk bad about you when your down, BUT it is GOD who will see that you make it through... Live to please Him, not others....

“Yea though I walk through the valley in the shadow of death, death, death... There once was a time when my thoughts abused my mind so wrong, I thought I was going to die. Life just wasn't what I expected. Every move began to terrify my soul, so I ran away---.” J. Rose

One of my biggest fears was being away from my children long enough for the world to have a greater influence, but I recognize the significance of our time together the first few years of their lives. With both my children in school this past year, I was extremely proud of their accomplishments. But even still-- That gave me only little ease when I excitingly went to help my husband with his office. I can bashfully admit this new adventure is scary for me because I don't ever want to stop being the happy-fun-supportive-hands-on-mom God appointed me to be for my children. 

The other night, I was so tired from traveling late, working long and rushing back and forth that I came home and plopped on my bed. My daughter gave me one of her relaxing little massages, while singing lullabies. Meanwhile my son laying next to me, turned off his kindle game after only playing 3 mins and took it upon himself to put on worship music. He sang along every song until his daddy came home late that night. As I type this little blog, tears are drowning my face because his relationship with God means the world to me! 7 years old... On this Independence Day I am celebrating my freedom from an abusive thought relationship! “I have the mind of Christ and do hold the thoughts of His heart.--”

Thoughts by J. Rose

Wild Roses

“Everyday is an Opportunity to get Closer to your Goal.”

One thing I will not accept from my family is “sloppy work.” If your going to do something, your going to do it right, the first time. Time is way too precious to waste having to clean up messy work. As a matter of fact, while your mumbling, grumbling and playing because you don't wanna do the work, somebody else is passing you up. Yes, we all have our own race to run, but when 5..10 years go by, guess who's going to be reaping the reward of hard work?

I refuse to have an unsuccessful family. I spent all morning coaching my son through his chores. I actually had to stop what I was doing, to coach him through. I'll be honest, at first I was annoyed because I got stuff to do and he's 7 years old. He knows better than this foolishness... But when I thought about it, I had to laugh. He's a 7 year old boy who wants to jump and play ball. (Know your child.) My job as the parent is to be as patient as possible. (Parents are the leaders.) Yelling only escalates tears and frustration as well as discourages the result. (Kids do what we do.) My job as the leader is to show him the reward that hard work produces. (Be the example.) 

Parents, coaches, leaders... Although it's important to be firm, it's effective to be calm.

Ps: Happy Mother's Day Moms! Our job is a continuous work. 

Thoughts By J. Rose 

Wild Roses 

#momprenuer #maketodaycount #wordsarePOWerful #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #teamhicks

Take a Chance...

I don't think it's a bad idea to flow

With the direction of where the wind blows...

I mean after all,

He controls it.

And if He created it,

Then why do you become afraid of the new direction?

You sit back and pray everyday for change,

But when it comes your way,

You want no parts of it.

It's okay to feel a little apprehensive,

But if you don't pursue what may be your destination,

Well then—

This may later turn into your affliction.

Step outside the box.

Be risky.

Live with no limitations!



Thoughts By J. Rose
Wild Roses
(c) 2014 Jessica Hicks 

He Lights Up My World...

Love doesn't always feel good, 

but when you work beyond the not-so-feely-good, 

the feeling is beyond words--

It's not always him. 

Sometimes feelings get in the way 

and it's me. 

I'm not saying it's bad to feel what you feel, 

by all means, 

feel it! 

Just don't get caught in them feelings though--

C'mon people, you know... 

Don't be so proud to say feelings don't catch you. 

Love is complicated sometimes, 

but complication 

isn't always an implication 

that love 

can't be resolved. 

Feed your mind. 

Speak your mind. 

Love is free...

Thoughts By J. Rose

Wild Roses

(c) 2014 Jessica Hicks

Running through the Fire...

Running through the fire takes courage. No matter what comes your way, you always have two options. You can either run through the fire or run around it. Running around it though, will take you on another course filled with even more highs and lows. There's always a lesson. If you love yourself, then stop beating yourself up and accept the harsh truth about yourself... Let the old you burn off, as you run through the fire. You will come out on the other end a brand new and powerful you! 

Thoughts By J. Rose

Wild Roses

(c) 2014 Jessica Hicks

Wings are for Flying

Sometimes we find ourselves in a relationship, whether business or personal, position or situation where there no longer serves us purpose. Meaning, you've cried your last tear, you've accepted that you cannot change the noun, or you no longer wish to be bombarded with the noun in your life. Hopefully, you've learned or came to the realization of the reality with everything. One thing you must understand is through every tear, struggle, moment of uncertainty, your wings were preparing for this moment. It might seem a little scary or maybe a little fun... Whatever it is you feel, just be confident with knowing, your wings are ready to fly!

                                                            Thoughts by J. Rose 

                                                            Wild Roses

                                                            (c) 2014 Jessica Hicks 

 

 

"Love"

So Valentines is coming up and some of you dread this holiday. No worries though... Once upon a time I dreaded too. I dreaded because people would brag about the whole chocolates, balloons, hearts, pinks, loves, sweets and charming gentleman and / or loved ones in their life and it made me feel uncomfortable because I was experiencing a rocky moment in my life. 

Okay so I remember this one particular Valentines Day, when I literally faked-forced my beautiful smile. I mean, directly underneath my pearly whites were feelings of PAIN, HURT, I'm talkin' SORROW. Like one wrong word would totally bust my smile into a loud cry. 

Anyway... I went to go buy lunch for a friend of mine and when I stepped up to the register the cashier said, "That man paid for your meal." He pointed to the man walking out the door. It was the most bizarre experience ever because all I saw was the back of a head and a shadow before he disappeared. As I walked to my car, I expected the mysterious man to come up and talk to me. I mean after all, "Ain't no man gonna pay for your meal and not get something from it, right?!" Wrong! That was not a man ya'll, that was God! 

Until this day, it still brings a little tear to my eye because it was that moment that I learned, LOVE comes from within us! It's not about who or what you receive on Valentines Day, but it's how you feel about yourself everyday! I'm a beautiful person with great qualities, but that day I didn't believe that about myself. I'm sharing this moment with you not to push a religion down your throat, but to encourage you and let you know that LOVE-- Never leaves you. Love pumps your heart second by second... Love wakes you up every single day to show you something new... Love is waiting on you--to love you too. The moment you truly value yourself is the moment others will too. If Valentines Day matters, then no matter what, create it special! ❤️ 

Thoughts by J. Rose
Wild Roses 

                                                                                         (c) 2014 Jessica Hicks