Hello to everyone! I have missed you, believe me. I have gotten so caught up with school and ministry that I have not even wanted to write anything extra. This semester I decided to take two classes so I can finish before two years. I’m completely over going to school now, but I’m too close to quit. I’ll talk more about my school woes in a few so just keep reading lol.
I know you understand having too much on your plate and not being able to eat it all. Coming up with a plan of action to start blogging again has been at the forefront of my heart. My idea is not to be locked into writing every week but to write as often as I get something for you; whether that’s every week, once a month, or every day. I pray for you all often. I love the relationships that I have built through this forum and will continue. Keep me in your prayers; that I won’t miss a moment of hearing God.
I wanted to go back to my comment about quitting school. This being the beginning of the year is the perfect time to share this because many have made New Year’s resolutions. The beginning of the year produces more liars than any other time lol. I have no idea of why we wait until January 1 to make commitments that we don’t keep. I stopped doing that years ago cause I was tired of not continuing what I was saying so now I just change every Monday lol. You know how we commit on Mondays so don’t judge me 
. Seriously though, the grace for school was lifting. Thanksgiving break took me out. Before Thanksgiving, I was in a rhythm, and it was sweet so. However, when I stopped and had to start again that transition was rough. I was sitting at my desk reading the same sentence over and over, and I stopped and began to question my decision of ever starting school. How many of you have ever done that? I was left to myself to reason, and my reasoning was going bad quickly. I closed my computer and decided I would come back tomorrow and finish my paper. The next day I group texted two of my cohorts and shared where I was in my soul, and they encouraged me to keep going. I didn’t want to tell my husband Mike because I thought he would say, “Please quit”. I was confident that those late hours of studying and writing papers instead of being in the bed with him would motivate him to take my side! When I finally told him how I was feeling he also said, “Oh no! We don’t quit.” You have no idea of how this catapulted me into wanting to keep going to the end. The feeling of having people in your corner to cheer you on is comforting.
So let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up, or quit. Galatians 6:9 Message Bible
Let’s move away from school and me and move to your life. What have you been challenged with that has become so traumatizing that you want to quit? Let me encourage you not to stop pursuing what you want. The enemy’s job is to put pressure on our souls to cave in. However, God has given us authority over the enemy, and we can cast those thoughts down. I get it! Life can get tough at times, and the pain is real, but that’s why we all need a squad. We all need someone that will push us! Don’t be so prideful that you struggle alone trying to prove something to people. Life is too precious to use it to impress people that don’t like you anyway. Have you ever walked up a hill and the closer you got to the top, the harder the stride became? Well, that’s how this faith walk may be at times. The closer you get to what you want, the greater the pressure to quit. Keep this in mind when you are facing anything, and you will keep pushing through. Hey, I’ll see you at the top of the hill in your victory so until next time know that I am pushing you, my sister.
Good Morning Dr.Dee Dee! Thank you for sharing your transparency this morning concerning pursuing the things you want and not letting the enemy make you cave in to quit with his lies. What a morning reminder, thank you!
Good morning Dr. DeeDee,
Thank you for sharing your test and tribulation this morning. It was confirmation to me not to quit. I have been challenged and struggling in my spirit about several things, and seeing this blog and hearing a message from Dr Susie has given me new revelation. Thank you for reminding me of my authority over all things. I have a right to be happy and have all that I am pursuing. Thank you for pushing me me out of the cave today. God bless
Wow this was meant just for me. Ministry, teaching in a bible college, a husband and making sure I’m hearing from God can get old if we allow it. Your blog just pulled me with a greater determination. I can do all things thru Christ. Thank Pastor!!
Thank you for your thoughts, prayers, and words of encouragement!
I will keep pressing on!
Carol
Good Morning Dr Dee Dee!Thank you for sharing your story this morning concerning concerning giving up.How we make resolutions for the new year and never keep them. The enemy when to to listen to his lies. Thank you for your reminder don’t quit. Thank you have a blessed day
Great Afternoon Dr.DeeDee,
Can I keep it 100 with you … let me first say thank you. You don’t realize how much your writings have encouraged me these last few months.. YOU CAN’T QUIT… and neither can I. My mom became ill. While journeying with sickness with her, I modeled my prayers, my anger at the devil and my faith after what I witnessed with you and your fight with Pastor’s sickness. I just knew God was going to physically heal my mom. But His ways and thoughts were not mine and He did something else.. He physically AND spiritually healed her and transitioned her to Glory. I became so angry with God. I questioned if God even heard me. I quit… I stopped praying… I couldn’t. Browsing through Amazon one day I came across your book Focus… The Holy Spirit admonished me to download. The first few chapters amazed me!! God used your words in such an uncanny, Supernatural way to remind me of my faith. Faith that may not get the result “I” want but one even better. “… and this day you shall be with me in Paradise..” was what I heard. My mother, a mother in Zion, has received the ultimate healing!! She lived more than what was promised passing at 83 years and I am grateful to God for His Grace and profound revelation. She stands as a cloud of witnesses cheering me on, us on, not to quit!! Thank you Dr. DeeDee… see you at the top!!
Much Love
Thank you for those encouraging words. It pushes me towards where God wants me to be. It’s so easy giving up, I can hear my mother say you can do it. I know I can and I will.🙌🙌😂🙋
Good evening Dr.Dee-Dee, your testimony was very uplifting. Because it just shows that with support you don’t have to give up. Thank you for sharing your truth.
My spiritual sister! Dee Dee Freeman, you continue to inspire me! I look forward to seeing you and Dr. Mike this Sunday at CCC! We miss you both Love Janai Moses
Amen Pastor Dee Dee, I totally can relate. I just completed my Bachelor of Arts on Dec 20th. I desire to move on in my education to get my Masters in the fall. Praise God for persistence, determination & tenacity. Thanks for the encouraging word.
Wow!That was so Good.Thank you
Thanks Pastor as always.. Because of the spirit you always have a word to help my FAITH.. and my life journey. It can be used in all areas of my life. Marriage, faith, business… you name it, lol I love and appreciate your gift and calling on your life that you freely give to me (others).
Hello Dr Dede, thank you so much for your candidness. You are always on time. After attending GGG2017 I was motivated to go back to school. So I understand how it can be going back to school in your fifties. It’s not easy but thank God for my squad 2 girlfriends and my husband.
Thank you Dr. Dee Dee for this encouraging word. I will stay the course no matter what it looks like and what I may be going through. I definitely needed this word at this particular time.
While waiting to board my plane good moring Dr. Dee Dee..
As always enjoyed your blog and thoughts. A squad is good to have. Some days are challenging, however, I too stay the course and don’t quit knowing it’s with Gods Plan. And looking forward to His Advancement while staying the course.
Thank you Have a Bless Day
Barbara Ann
Dr. Dee Dee thank you for your words of encouragement; it truly inspires me to push each and everyday. I am struggling with losing weight; I have been a skinny girl all my life and know that menopause has set in I have notice several pounds around the waist line and I am determined to lose this weight. There have been times when I just wanted to give up, but thank you for saying don’t quit.
Dr Dee Dee thank you for sharing your experience in this season in your life. You experience has encouraged me to press on, press in and not give up. You are an eagle; you are soaring. Fly high!
I was looking at your shirts and came over to the blog to see if you had written anything recently and realized somehow I never read this one. But it is right on time. Life has seriously been hard the past year for me. people know me as being so strong its really hard to tell someone you need help. Like legit exhausted trying to figure it out and failing and needing that extra extra extra push to keep going. This post made me realize that I need to be okay with needing someone and that sometimes there is a reason you’re not suppose to figure it all out on your own.
Thank you Pastor Dee Dee!! I needed this. Happy new year! !
Thanks Dr Dee Dee, I needed this one today 😊
Thank you Dr. DeeDee for the transparency, it really helps knowing your not alone. Praying for your determination and strength to succeed!
So glad to hear from you! I love love love your transparency thanks for sharing!
God Bless You
I am praying your strength as you continue your journey obtaining your degree. The enemy definitely desires that you quit but God reminds us in II Timothy 1 :7 -that has has not given us a power of fear but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. When you feel your natural strength is failing God will take up the slack and set you apart for his glory.
The pain is real when we are setting ourselves apart for God’s glory and the people are watching. We don’t excel so that we may get puffed up but so that people may see God’s work at hand.
I am reminded of the many trials I have endured this year physically, emotionally, and feeling at times spiritually depletes. That however is a testimony for another time.
I feel God urging me to pray for you! You have had to put the full armour of God for your husband, children and so many others for what seems like eternity.
God told me to remind you that Galatians 6:9King James Version (KJV)
9 And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.
That is going to be one of the verses that help you when you feel like crying, giving up, and depleted. Your greater is coming !
Be Blessed
Minister Emily, Ephraim
Hey Pastor Dee Dee! I’m
Glad u didn’t quit, and thank you for your encouraging words to push forward no matter how hard it get 😊
Thank you Dr. DeeDee! Needed this. I feel you on school. Greek almost took me out and I promise I wanted to quit and questioned why I started. But God reminded me, “I told you to do it.” So I had to take a holiday break and I am ready now. Praying for you this year that you hear God all the time and that school becomes like second nature.
Thank you so much for thinking about me. God Bless and keep you strong on your jorney to help others.
Thank you for that reminder! Building a business is hard but so worth it in the end. Thank you for standing with me in praying for the success of my business. Love you 😘
This is definitely a hallmark post. I am also in school and recently considered quitting. I am encouraged and inspired, after reading your post to continue.
Thanks Pastor DeeDee, I echo “I’ll see you on the top of the hill in your victory ” Blessings to you!
Thank you, Pastor Dee Dee for your transparency and sharing that encouraging message. You have no idea how much I needed that. Bless you!
Good Morning, Blessings be unto you. I feel your woes about school, I also, wanted to quit when I got my masters, the Lord put a boost in my spirit and I continued nonstop until I got my doctorate in Biblical Counseling graduating with Honors. Don’t get discourage your reward is sooooo.close.
This really speaks to me Pastor Dee Dee. I just started grad school last week. I work a full-time and part-time job. I’ve questioned how I’m going to balance it all. I started to worry when I asked my boss if I could leave early on the days I have class because he knows my program isn’t in the same field. Then, I have worried about more student loans & is it really worth pursuing. However, I’m still very excited and already can’t wait to graduate. lol. I’m not sure if I’ll quit my part-time yet as I need the income so I’m just going to take it week by week. Please pray that I keep this same excitement for my 2 year program and cancel out doubts, fear, or anything that’s not of GOD and conducive to me finishing school.
Thanks in advance!
Awesome reminder, even as I go lay my grandmother to rest this morning. All types of thoughts have been going through my head, but I can’t quit.
Good morning Dr. Dee Dee, Happy New Years as always I thank GOD for you, Pastor Mike and the Spirit of Faith Ministry. Ending the year with a much challenging medical report that landed me in the operating room Dec. 28th and hospitalized until Jan. 4th (Fem-pop by pass on my left leg, removal of the vein and placed in another area to create a artery). I am home in the healing phase and I do thank GOD for his promising word that he would never leave me nor forsake me. Please Stay Blessed.
So glad to see your email this morning and to read your blog. It’s been a while. I’m so glad you decided to hang in there. A lot of times, it’s exciting when we first make a decision to do something, ie. start school or an exercise regimen, and it’s easy to be motivated. But after some time has passed and we’ve been at it for a while and things get tuff, the real us have to kick in. Are we going to remain faithful to the decision we previously made? How does one “re-motivate” themselves when they don’t have others around them to help push them forward? You are so blessed to have people around you to encourage you and help you over the hump. I do pray for you often. I love you and look up to you. Just watching you helps keep me motivated. You are awesome Dr. DeeDee!!!❤️❤️❤️
🙌🏾ALL PRAISE IS TO OUR GOD 🙌🏾Thank you Dr.DeeDee I Thank GOD FOR YOU SND ALWSYS MAKE MENTION OF YOU IN MY PRAYER 🙏🏾This was right on time for me with this DANIEL FAST FOR 21 DDT’s with meat I like meat and I did good for the first week then I begin getting weak and at a point of giving up but All praise to my GOD I PUSH THROUGH AND ZiBELEIVE IM GOING TO MAKE IT THROUGH THANK YOU FOR WORDS OF encouragement.i can seebthe finish line 🙌🏾My children and grandchildren lives are depending on this Fast 💃🏿iWIN💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿
Thank you Dr. Dee Dee! I was sitting here trying to figure out how I was going to accomplish all the the daunting tasks that needed to be completed. Physically not feeling well, and basically over it. Your blog has encouraged my soul, blessed my heart, and pushed me to keep chipping away at all that needs to be finished. Thank you for your commitment! Truly in my prayers 💞
This blog today is sooo relatable and freeing because I’ve felt the exact same way and as I logged into blackboard for this semester I’d pretty much convinced myself that I would quit chemistry before I even start on Wednesday I felt like it was yet another class to take and I’ve still haven’t started a nursing program;(
however I was quickly reminded of how I would feel if I don’t keep going. Thank you Dr. Dee Dee for always being so open and transparent, it really encourages me.
I pray that God will continue to strengthen you and that we are all reminded to not be weary during this school journey.
God bless you!
Thank you Dr. DeeDee I too have missed you. Your transparency through the years has helped me to take of the mask and me honest with myself. Thanks for the boost this morning to continue up the hill
I really needed your encouraging words today, THANK YOU! GOD BLESS
As always Dr Dee Dee you are on point…always amazed at how Holy Spirit uses you…thanks for the encouragement not to quit
Good morning Dr Dee Dee:
Thank you for the confirmation. See you at the top!!!
Dr. Dee Dee,
It’s a task to complete;but it’s soooooo fulfilling when it’s over. Stay focused and do this.
Blessings.
Thx. I needed to hear that about some areas in my life where I have been stuck! Always a blessing 😘.
I appreciate this word on this morning because yes the pressure is on and satan play in your thoughts. On this day I declare victory over every situation that attempts to enter my life and try’s to destroy my life! I bind it in Jesus Name! No weapon formed against me shall be able to prosper! God Bless You Dr. DeeDee!
Happy New Year! I have enjoyed the message today. Thank you for being so encouraging. I am praying for you. I have missed this you too!
Be blessed
Good morning Dr. DeeDee! Thank You for this Monday motivation!! I know for sure that I need to hear this. I am a student as well at the Community College here. I attend part-time. I have been attending college part-time for about 6 years (off and on but consistently for the past 3 years). Now my youngest son is in his third year of college and out of state. So we utilize Parent Plus loans to cover his college expenses. I say all that to say just this past Friday, I received notification from my school that I was being dropped from a class-the absolute last class that I need to obtain my certificate in Criminal Justice. It was an online class that was offered at PVCC but through Northern Virginia Community College. Now the email states that I was dropped because the class reached its capacity….keep in my I was the 4th one to register for this class. I have already completed all the assignments for week one!! I was devastated!! I have been trying to take this class for over a year but I never could because the times that it’s offered on campus always conflict with my work schedule. It’s never offered in the evening. So when this opportunity came about, I was beyond excited. The students in Northern VA gets first choice regardless of how they registered- that doesn’t make me feel good because I had started and completed assignments. Do I sound a bit salty? I am very much so!!! I cried so much on Friday and prayed hard. I am believing that God will work out a miracle for me so that I can get this credit and walk across that stage in May. A bachelor’s degree was initially my goal, but I’ve been thinking for some time now, that I may not proceed. As I want to start exploring Event Planning as that is really what I am passionate about. I have been working in the Criminal Justice field for 21years, so I have the years of experience. So I think I I can hold onto to continuing working in CJ while pursuing Event Planning part time until that were to expand to bigger and better.
Thanks again and I am expecting great things-bigger and better in 2018. Blessings to you and your ministry as well in 2018.
Good morning! Happy New Year! What a pleasant surprise to see your email in my In Box this morning. I was like, she’s back! Looking forward to 2018 and doing some things for me, getting me back. Thanks for sharing and your transparency.
Happy Blogging to you! Thanks for your candid and encouraging expressions. As the 4th in this race, we are riding on too much momentum to stop short of the finish line. There is a “recovery gene” in our DNA. Its that gene that gives us NEW Wind/Fire to finish strong. We shall do just that “FINISH STRONG”!
WOW! Talk about right on time. Thanks for your encouragement, as always!
It’s good to read your blogs. It help me so MUCH.
I look forward to you coming in March to kick off our women conference.
Love you Dr Dee Dee
Thank you Dr Dee Dee. The struggle is real. Thank you for this encouraging blog as a reminder to keep pushing and pressing forward. God bless you as you push on to the finish line in school.
Good morning Dr DeeDee,
I completely understand. Being in graduate school myself and wanting to quit many of days I share in your struggle. I agree with you that we don’t quit! I’ll keep you lifted as you continue on this journey…. I’ll see you at the top of the hill! 😊
Hey Dr. Deedee good word you shared this morning I can truly relate I struggle with finishing things I know I need to do whether it’s something as important as my health and well being or as minor as cleaning out my closet lol, you put something on my mind with your words and I will attempt to do better, thank you and God Bless you in all that you are trying to accomplish.
Good Morning Dr. Dee Dee,
Thank you for those encouraging words if wisdom. Right on time! I was about to quit before I even got started. Reading your blog this morning has helped my momentum. I will start and follow things through to completion. Love you and see you at the top of the hill.
Thank you Dr. Dee Dee… Happy New Year
Great words of encouragement. We are not meant to do life alone but have a great support system.
Thank you Dr. DeeDee for this powerful words.
May God continue to anoint you.
Love you
Thank you Dr. Dee Dee for sharing this awesome and encouraging word for this season and I will commit to press on despite of what I see and feel. Thank you for being such a blessing to me to the body of Christ your labor of love is not in vain!!!!
Hello Dr. Dee Dee,
Thank you for sacrificing your time, talent and treasures on behalf of the sisters.
I appreciate you and the example you live out before us.
Great hearing from you this morning. Keep pushing through. Love and prayers,
I missed this!! so glad I wake up to read this and it motivated me to not quit thank u. Your so on point!!
Greetings Dr DD. Thank you for your transparency and the words of encouragement. I understand just how you must be feeling. The need to have the RIGHT people in our lives to push us forward and the perseverance to keep going when we fill like quitting. All of that ministered to me thanks for being on our cheering squad.
Thanks Dr. Dee Dee for encouraging me to conquor that Hill which seems so far away right now. My hill is a 47 year seed that was planted and the devil I’d trying to deter me from preparing for my harvest. #stayfocusonthepromise
Thank you 🙏🏽 Dr Deedee for the PUSH to continue no matter what’s on or before us that we can accomplish what task has been set before us. Thank You for the encouragement to continue no matter what.
So timely! Thank you~
Thank you Dee Dee! If is such a relief to know that there is someone who is going thru the exact thing I am going thru. I will continue to pray for you and your journey. Please pray for mines as well and I will meet you at the top of that Hill💕
Thank you Dr. DeeDee for your post and transparency. So very timely for me. God gave me a book title, I have never written a book in my life, kind of remember doing outlines, and really have no idea of what I’m doing. He’s been Super gracious with me and not given it to someone else as I’ve been procrastinating over the years. I was ready to just give up, but I’m determined to complete what He gave me. I’m searching out info and jotting down what He places in my spirit. By Faith it Will be completed before summer if this year. Glory to God. Thank you for being such an amazing influence.
Love it! I stopped doing that too! The idea of not putting pressure on yourself to come up with a NY Resolution🤦🏽♀️ Lol.. Just make a decision to take one day at a time to be the best you! I love your heart & how you allow God to use you to keep us FREE!💕 Love you so much
I love it and am glad you didn’t quit! God has His hand upon your life for good!! You are such a great example and uplifter!! I love you continue to be used!! 😘
Thank you Dee Dee for always being transparent. I so needed to read this at this time and this day. Thank you!
Happy New Year Dr. Dee Dee!! This is definitely a great and timely read!! I’ve also had to encourage myself in order to accomplish some things, but I know with God, all things are possible!! Congratulations in advance on all of your success, favor and increase this year!! ❤️
Thank you Dr. Dee Dee for being faithful to one of God’s gifts. Being an encourager. You were in my spirit last week when I was told to go back and reflect on someone who has in spire , believed in me. At first I said I’ve never had that,than my spirit said except for one person. It was you. So I do come in agreement for you to continue to write when you hear God’s word. This was a confirmation for me..Thanks for being you. Always in my heart..xoxo
Thanks Dr. Dee Dee…
The sky is the limit
See you at the top!!!
Serenity💕
Thank you Dr Dee Dee for this post I needed to read this. I did not make any New Year’s resoution because I got tired of never keeping them. Glad you are pushing on and did not quit. I missed reading your blogs. Love you much
Thank you for this word.It was much needed and i received every word of it!
Hello Dr DeeDee, it’s great to hear from you as well! I went through the same feelings as I was in school finishing my degree just a couple of years ago. It is so wonderful to finish and my mom was there to witness me receive my degree, she was so proud! In the next year, she went to be with the Lord! I’m so grateful that I was able to make proud as an adult, at 45! Keep going, God will continue to give you strength, wisdom to complete it! Like Dr. Mike said, we’re not quitters! We’re conquerors!!!
Thank you Dr. Dee Dee and I appreciate the push! We are all in this together so keep doing great things in God’s kingdom! Be blessed!
Dr. Deedee!!!!!, happy new year and welcome back. I was just thinking about the blog and when it would start back, so glad you are back. I understand and when you can do the blogs that is cool. And, you got this school thang. We rooting for you and like the old James Cleveland song goes, “i don’t feel no ways tried, come to far from where i started from. Nobody told me that the road would be easy but i KNOW He hasn’t brought you/me/we this far to leave, for you/me/we to turn around or give up now”. I have been in constant conversation with my soul, we’ll actually wrestling. I’m in a trying place, my soul is pressed and heavy. I know and believe I have the victory, this journey called life is much. I’m dealing with strong opposition… my life, I’m fighting for it-my relationship with God, my health, my career, family, friendships are all in uncharted territory. But, with everything within me I will see gou at the top. Thank you for the prayers, I need the prayers. Praying for you my sister, we got your back… we pushing, keeping the stride. Much Love Kim S.
It’s good to be back in our virtual meeting place. It’s been a while…I’m glad you made the right choice and decided to stick with it and see school through to the end. It will be so worth it when you walk across that stage or just get that degree in the mail. Completing feels goods!! I think it’s great to have a corner of supporters to. I have a few special people in my squad too, that hold me accountable and that feels good, too. Thanks for the encouragement as always!
Good afternoon, Pastor Dee-dee! Thank you for the words of encouragement re: not quitting. I’m presently pursuing a job on post in my state and it has been very challenging, even to the point that the enemy told me that it was to much to continue. But God, fought for me and with me and now I have finish the process and waiting to hear my start date! Glory to God!
I am…we are MORE THAN CONQUERORS!
Hi Dr. Dee Dee. We are not quitters! Amen! The photo of you sitting at your laptop encouraged me as I completed my Master’s Degree this past year. Starting my new job tomorrow. Glory to God!
Good morning Dr. Dee Dee. Thank you for sharing and encouraging us to stick with it. I choose to follow through despite how I feel looking forward to another awesome year.
Hey Dr.Dee Dee
I don’t take your time for granted. Thanks for CARING so much about us sisters out here🤗 When ever You post your blogs they are always life changing for me. I Cant wait until your next one. I love doing life with You‼️
Your Chicago sister, Angelique Martin
P.S. I’m expecting great things in 2018
Thank you Dr. Dee Dee and Happy New Year! Looking forward to seeing you and Pastor Mike at CCC on Sunday. Hugs!!
Thank you Dr Dee Dee
There is always the opportunity to quit. But as Pastor Mike said we don’t quit. Thank you for the words of encouragement. Agree with me that I will start and finish my book by July 31, 2018. Also, that I would see Debbie’s Designs started.
YAAAAY!!!! I missed our virtual meeting place too! You have a way of making each one of us feel close to you and special through this blog. I am happy that Holy Spirit has shown you how to keep this going!!! I want to thank you for showing us your humanity, even though we know you are a faith-filled, Word activated, fighting the good fight of faith believer! Also for identifying where the suggestion to give up happens, in our “souls” the will, mind and emotion.It is so good to be reminded that words have power and hearing them from our loved ones can lead us to refresh our souls and get back on the path to goal accomplishment! Yes, my dear sister and pastor, I will see you at the top!!! Peace and Blessings.
Good afternoon Dr. Dee Dee,
It’s like I grouped texted you and Holy Spirit today….cause the struggle was real….and this was your text back to me! (that spiritual squad action) 😏
I believe I’m gonna keeping on running….
Thank you Big Sis! 😌
Dr. Dee Dee Happy New Year and blessings to you and the family. I cannot express how related to ME this blog is! 😄. Thank you for taking the time to share. I got it and I’m on it. 2018 shall be our year to CREATE!!!!! 😍😍😍😍
Thank youv Dr Dee Dee. I praise God for you and the example that you walk in. You are my inspiration and mentor and because of you my walk with God is stronger and my confidence is that if Dr Dee Dee can do it then so can I . So I thank you and my husband thanks you to. God bless you Dr Dee Dee Freeman. Love you
Thank you Pastor Dee Dee I won’t quit!!! Keep the encouragement coming.
Whew! Faith and the gettin up the hill. I tell you the truth that I wanted to quit. It’s been so overwhelming for a few months with working, being a care giver to my Mother-in-law, starting a new business, and being a wife. I really questioned myself so much. That hill looked like Mt. St. Helens. I do believe I sat on the side a little and was ready to take my shoes off BUT God! He has allowed me to take a breather on the Pacific coast for a little hiatus. It has given me a new resolve and has inspired me to trust God, praise Him more and take some quiet time to exhale. I also saw the movie “The Shack” that has allowed me to put on some new climbing shoes for the hill.
Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and awesome example to so many of us that struggle through various challenges. You are beautiful inside/out. I won’t quit no matter what comes my way. See you at the top! Blessings,
Dr. Dee Dee, this was very much needed. I am also in school and I had a two week break, when it was time to go back I questioned was this the right choice. I work for my church, but before working for ministry I practiced nursing for 9 yrs, and my goal was to obtain my Masters in nursing. Well when I began working for the church I still wanted to obtain that personal goal. But I question if this is a waste of time since I am not working as a nurse. Right now I only really have God helping me to get through this. While in school before my mom was the one that kept me pushing through school. I don’t want to quit, but I also don’t want to waste my time. Thank you for sharing.
Dear Aunt Dee Dee,
Thank you for taking the time out in writing this blog out in reminding me to not quit in the tasks we’re assigned in life to fulfill what God has in store for us. When you mentioned about being in school and wanting to quit, I had experienced the same thing too last semester. Man, when I say I wanted to quit it all, I wanted to, but didn’t. I have learned and still learning that the experience of facing many obstacles were actual faith muscles in keep on going, growing, depending, trusting in God to go from glory to glory and faith to faith. I thank you for being part of my squad to remind me that we are NOT ALONE in this life that we face things. God is an intentional God to take us HIGHER, BETTER, GREATER, STRONGER than the world had ever seen and heard yet. I pray that you continue to do what God leads you to do to be successful and prosperous in every area of your life! As for the new year resolutions, I agree I officially given that up, it’s pointless, but we can always start a new beginning everyday. I pray you continue to being a blessing to everyone’s lives as well mines. May God to continue to bless you and thank you again! We’re almost done with school and we got more in store for us. Let’s contjnue to dance our way in the victory that we already got now! Woot woot! 🎉🙌🏾💃🏿💃🏿💃🏿💜
Thanks Dr Dee Dee
Hello and thank you for your prayers and thoughts.
Thank you Dr. DeeDee! You’ve motivated me to finish my last two classes for my degree; that I’ve been postponing for over a year now. I pray the Lord continue to use you as you consistently bless my life!❤️
Thanks for sharing!
I am so committed to complete what I believe in God for. I can see the light and there is no giving up or stopping me.
Stay focus!
Thanks for sharing, Definitely needed this.
Dr. Dee Dee, your transparency is admired and appreciated, and through your (temporary) struggle we all gain strength. You are a superwoman of God and we will all cheering you on! “We don’t quit!” I’ll remind myself of this during any challenging moments (including working out and dietary improvements for optimal health). Thanks for this and see you at the top!
Hi Dr.DeeDee, I have missed you as well. This blog was so on point. I am also in school and I’m so over it at this point. Last week my husband and I went on vacation for 8 days out of the country and I had assignments that needed to be done and uploaded during that time frame. This was the worse feeling ever especially while on vacation. But knowing that this is my last class before graduation I pressed and pushed my way through. I took two half days and got it done, I did most of the challenging assignments before we left. However, I definitely understand where you are. Having cheer leaders backing you is the best support to get you through. Thanks for sharing
Hey Dr. DeeDee Happy New Year!!! Such a pleasure to see you blogging (if thats a word) again. This is going to be a year of “RESULTS” so we have to keep pushing..
God Bless you and look forward to reading what God will have you to share with us.
Wow! Talk about an on time word! I have felt like giving up so many times as of late. In June, my husband and I got married. We knew it was God you it was just a knowing but that is a testimony for another time.
My husband had an old trailer on a 1.5 acre lot and I had a 2 BR apartment. We prayed before the marriage and talk to our pastor about which direction we should go concerning our dewelling place, however it wasn’t until after our honeymoon that we decided that we were being lead to go to the trailer. Making this move required us to do some renovating of the trailer.
Well, to make a long story short after four weeks of renovations we moved in!
Over the past two weeks the following things have happened:
the heater went out on the coldest nights in the state of Florida
Next the TV blew and then the water pump in which we replaced stopped producing water.. I looked at my husband as I was looking at rental properties and said I’m done. I’m done!
Lol, he said God called us to this place to allow us to get out of debt. We are staying. And then he went into prayer.
Needles to say all is well and God has shown us favor. So yes, I understand that desire to want to throw in the towel. But “nevertheless” not our will but his. I was reminded that the greater one lives on the inside of us! And we are made for victory!
Amen
Catina Hinson
As I prepare for my first online course with reservation your blog was right on time and encouraging. Thanks Dr. Dee Dee.
Thank you Dr. Dee Dee
Hi Dr.Dee Dee,thanks for sharing this with all of us.I’ve been in retail for at least 30+ yr’s and I’ve been finding it very difficult to step out of my comfort zone🙁 I’m no longer afraid to do so because I know God’s got me..if I take one step..He’ll take 2 steps for me! I pray that God protectsand give you strength every single day❤💕
Ah! Thank you for this push. Yea… 💙
Thank you for your transparency!
I am getting so discouraged in my job search. I have sent out numerous resumes and haven’t gotten one response. It’s almost as if I have been ‘black listed’.
I want to stop looking, but I really dont think that is what God wants me to do.
Look at God!
As you see the time of night that I am commenting. A right on time Word!
2017, has been a year of open doors, walking under a Yes, year. In saying that, I have thought about quitting several times . Each day I just have a made up mind to lean in everyday. He gives me just what I need day by day. Reminding me that it’s all Him and not me. Expecting great things for 2018, year of Favor, and Next Level!Thank you for your transparency and love for all your sisters in Christ.
Happy Great New Year!!
Thank you for sharing, 🙂 . Keep pushing for me and you! Stay Focused on your Goals! It is the beginning of a Great year!
Many Blessings!
Happy New Year!!
Just when I needed positive motivation, there was your email. Thanks for being so relatable! Don’t give up…it will all be over sooner than you can imagine.
Thank you for those words Dr Dee Dee! Perfect timing!
I have a lot ahead of me to accomplish. I’m somehow just learning the reason for the recent pressure to quit. You’ve encouraged me.
Good Morning Dr. Deedee,
I appreciate you ministering to me this morning and I truly believe this message is for me. I am doing my ministry studies and I began thinking when I started back this semester. I thought to myself what was I thinking about. The challenge for me is this class is very intense and the devil wanted me to feel like I’m not able to succeed in this class.I refuse to quit, it’s not in my DNA and God is guiding me to greater things in my life. I am going to stay the course. I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that God has given me authority over the enemy, I will continue to cast those thoughts down. I received A+ on my paper. Yay! Philippians 4:13 reminds me “I can do all things through Christ which strengthening me”.
See You At The Top!
This was right on time! Thank you and may God continue to bless your walk. #TGFE
Thanks Dr.DeeDee for the encouragement not to quit and continue to reach for the top.I know now I can’t give up. Continue to keep us sisters of Christ in prayer.
Welcome back! I was so glad to see the message in my inbox. I too can relate to wanting to give up & give in as it relates to school. Luke you, I was working on my PhD. I had completed all my coursework & was working on my dissertation. I took a new job, moved to a different state, lost my mother to beast cancer, & got divorced. I was so close to completing but so very tired. One year turned into 3 years & time was about to be up. And like you, I heard the words, “oh no, we don’t quit. You can’t quit. You won’t quit.” It was my mother’s voice; my advisor’s voice. It was the encouragement of others that helped me to get across the finish line. It was God’s grace & power. I watched Him extend time for me. And was that victory that has served as my reminder that He is always with me. Fast forward…I am encouraged by your message to focus on the Promise not the process. It is the focus of the Promise that sustains me. Thank you for your witness, your honesty & your authenticity. We are blessed & encouraged by it.
Hey Dr. Deedee,
I immediately chuckle in the beginning of your post, I know this is my season to connect with you. God knew what I needed and it all started by attending my first GGG conference in 2017. Boy! I know many of us can relate to the juggling of School and ministry and not waning to write another thing but this is the season of The Spirit of the Finisher Dr.Deedee. Like you, I have to double up on my classes in order to graduate this year. When I sat down with my academic advisor, I was like I don’t know if I can. I had to consider family, ministry, and work, however, the more i went to God in prayer, the more He assured me that I He is with me and through this experience, teaching me to be disciplined, time management, and truly depending on Him for all things. Yes, Dr. Deedee, see you at the top…
You got this Dr. DeeDee! You are too close to the finish line to quit! Love you!
This is so good! I’m encouraged. Thank you so much for sharing!!!
Thank you so much for the boost of motivation. I’m determine to see you at the top. #I won’t quit.
Thank you Dr. DeeDee for the words of encouragement and motivation to press forward. It’s been almost 3 months since I met that evil day Pastor spoke about last year. I’m so thankful to be a part of a fellowship who prepares you before you get there. I stand strong in my faith that victory is mine! I’m focusing on the promise and not the process. Love you and Pastor to life. ❤
This was an awesome reminder to keep going and not quit. This has been something that has been a struggle for me, when times get tough to reason in my mind and make excuses to quit but this is a new year and I want to go all the way and meet you at the top! Awesome word Dr.DeeDee
Thank You! 🙏🏾 Your words are very encouraging. I’m currently in a PhD program & I know exactly how you feel. I will pray for your continued strength & focus as I know you are praying for all of us.
Hi Dr DeeDee,
So glad you are back in any form. Thank you so much for thinking enough of your blogger to share your love, time and thoughts with us. You have always been a blessing to me. God bless you and continue to do what God has called you to do.
Dr. DeeDee,
Thank you for always being transparent and helping others based on your experiences and then lining it up with the WORD! That’s what keeps my attention and focus! Thank you for your encouragement and your push! We can do it! You’ll be walking down that isle in no time!
Thanks Dr. Dee Dee for sharing!
I haven’t recently wanted to quit in any area recently but I appreciate your transparency.
I’m glad you are back blogging and how ever often you choose to share works for me‼️ ❤️ U😘
Stef
Thanks Dr Dee Dee I so needed that word. Im in the process of purchasing a home. And once I seen the work that I have to do to obtain it I was like forget. But then I thought about my praise on 1/7/18 and how it will take care of everything for 2018. And then to get this word 2 weeks later. I so love you and Apostle Freeman. Thanks for being so transparent with your life and always encouraging us as women. Thank you and I love you 😍
Dr. Dee Dee
All I can say is God used your Testimony for sure a time as this for SOOO MANY( especially ME!!!!!)
My husband is a pastor of a small Ministry and I was in that frustrating place🤪🤪.
Thank you💕💕💕
Happy New Year Dr. Dee. Glad to hear you are continuing with your schooling. You will finish! I am happy to see you are blogging us again. My husband and I joined in the leadership webinar last Monday and were happy to be a part of it. (baker2)
Ministry can be taxing at times especially when you feel no one appreciates what you are doing. But the reality is that we have to get rid of the pride and realize that God appreciates us. And He has called us to do his good works. So on we push with our Missions Ministry. Thank you for always being honest. Be Blessed.
Dr Dee Dee Thanks for being such a blessing. I really needed that push to the top. God bless 💕💕
This is so timely and definitely on point. I’m in agreement with you and Apostle Mike. We don’t quit in this family.(The Body of Christ) Oh btw Dr. Dee I feel y’all prayers going up for the body of Christ and especially for me. Love you guys dearly. Seriously!
Thanks Dr.deedee for the push, honesty and truth sometimes it can be so overwhelming. The lesson discovered in the end is more than worth it. AMEN
AMEN AMEN AMEN!! Thank you for the words of encouragement!! GOD BLESS YOU!!
Thank you for those divinely appointed words of wisdom. I so needed that! Thanks again Dr. Freeman.
Good morning, Dr. DEE
Thanks for coming back miss you in the arena of impact. This message has cause some thought on some things I have personally been mauling over. Thanks for sharing I’m more on track now. Action time
Good morning Dr.Dee Dee,
Happy NewYear,
Just reading emails today,
Thank you for your encouraging words always remember. HE>
Thank you Dr. Dee Dee for your transparency. We need more leaders in the Body of Christ to do the same.
I’m about to go back to school myself I’m 43 years of age. And I am excited. Not only for my family but for myself and for my youngest child. He’s considered special needs. So I’m doing this for all of us. I thank you for your example to me.
Love you to life.
The Blessing!
Great Day Dr. Dee Dee!
Thank you for not quitting. Thank You! This was just for me. Thank you for pushing me as part of my squad through this blog. Currently, my desire to quit my job of 12 years to work from home is getting stronger and stronger and stronger. Doing what from home you ask? I don’t know yet. This feeling is not new however I kept thinking “How God”? I cover the family Benefits. Our household cannot lose my salary. I pray that my husband’s salary doubles so I can do this. My plan is list the things I need to have in place in order to make this happen, put it on my vision board and thank God every day in advance for it coming to pass. However, I am missing my squad to cheer me on in my goals. I am always encouraging and cheering on everyone else yet I don’t have that. I am believing for a squad of my own to cheer me on and inspire me to be greater and go to the next level. I am in search of a Life Coach to guide me to live my dreams. I listen to a phenomenal life coach online daily however I can’t call her when I need an additional push. Please be in agreement with me for God to show me how I can quit my current job asap but not lose income in our household, who to trust and let in my squad (I can be an island) AND a Phenomenal spirit filled Life Coach to help me go after my dreams and Soar. I love you! See you Saturday at 3:00. Keep doing what God calls you to do for so, so many.
Life is Better with You ;o)
PS
I hope I am posting this in the correct spot for the prayer wall.
Thank you!!!! From the book to the old sermons or teachings that I have watching for a couple of days have truly spoken to me!!!! Thank you for allowing God to use you in such an AMAZING way!!!! I will definitely keep you in my prayers!
Even this blog!!!!!!! I love it! You are awesome!!!!!
I guess I needed to read a post from you. That is exactly how I feel. I told myself maybe I am to old to continue on with this, I just turned 62. God’s saying, what’s that got to do with it? Thank you Dr. DeeDee.
This messsge is so much on point. I started school in September and when classes started again in January, I wasn’t sure if I was coming back. I have been talking with God, asking for help to make a decision.
Thank you for refocusing me. The circle of positive friends is so important.
Thank you for Shari g Dr. Dee Dee. I have been where you are and I recorded a video of myself on the last day of submitting my final paper. Every time I think of going on I take a look at that video. Lol! I am going to push my way through and so will you. God bless you and I will continue to pray for you!!😁
Thank you Dr. Deedee once again for your uplifting words of encouragement. I do value your opinion and your insight.
So needed this!
Hello Dr. Dee Dee. It’s great to see that you are back to writing the blog. It’s really important to get around people who are positive and can keep you lifted. Sometimes it’s just easier to throw in the towel, but this is not an option. Thanks for all you do for us.
Good morning Dr. DeeDee this is my first time reading your blog. This particular blog really blessed me. Thank you for being transparent. Im going to keep pushing
Hey Dr. Dee Dee. I was just asking myself and God “whats the purpose…..”, “what am I suppose to do……? Thanks for your message, I needed that push.
Hi Dr. Dee Dee,
I have missed you too! However I can relate to the sacrifice, commitment to pursue ones educational goals. It’s because of your vision and the GGG summit of 2012 when I heard your testimony of achieving that first degree, in excellence, and graduated with a honorary distinctions either summa cum or magna cum? Either way, congratulations and I celebrate all your successes! By sharing your testimony resonated so deeply within that I had the nerve to reinroll at 45 yrs. young, (already had the associates degree) attended and completed bachelors degree, 2013; now, attending graduate school (residentially) for Human Services and Mental Health Counseling at your then alma mater in Lynchburg! Keep storming the gates (of hell) and get all that God has for you & family!!! I am too under Your tutelage…a dynamic role model and leader for others to emulate!! Thank you, Sister-friend!
Thank you Dr Dee Dee, Missed the weekly blogs. Glad you are back at it.
I’m late reading this post and the others because life threw me so many curve balls at once and I couldn’t dodge them!!!Reading this post lets me know to stay in the fight!! I’m not in school but I have thought heavily about going this post has made me make up my mind to go and better myself, thank you! With me I always put others before me and put on a strong front and have had this “I’m good I got this I’ll show them I got this”, but life hit so hard I had to reach out to you Dr Dee Dee for guidance and pray and help and I appreciate and am forever grateful that you reached back out and helped me through you are indeed a God send! I could write a book on the love shown to me a stranger but a dear sister to you in the body of Christ! Love you much!!! (Cortrell W.)