Jasmine's Place Issue No. 6 - July/August 2013 | Page 25

The person who is in control of your thoughts, words and actions is you. That day at the kitchen sink when I did my best to convince God that I did not have what it takes to be a mother of three (as you will note, I since went on to have two more!!), I had to make a decision. Would I allow what appeared to me to be a setback, make me abdicate my goals and dreams and settle for a mediocre life? Would I permit my disappointment to defer or even deny me of my God given destiny? As challenging at the situation was, I made a decision to believe God and embrace His word, I told myself – “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” And so can you. Copyright © Karen Allen. Karen Allen is a highly acclaimed Author, a Conference host, inspirational speaker, youth campaigner, personal development coach and a trainer in lifestyle transformation. You can contact her via http://www.karenallenmad.co.uk & [email protected] Article sourced from SUNRISE magazine - Spring 2012. JASMINE'S PLACE 25