As we approach the new year I'm preparing for transition and change. I've made the decision to go natural which has been an interesting journey. I've changed positions at my place of employment, and I'm about to increase in responsibilities in my church. There is a lot of change that is currently taking place in my life. Sometimes it feels a bit overwhelming, and thoughts come to my mind around whether I can do it all, and not only do it, but do it all with excellence.
My strength has always been in Jesus Christ, this will never change. So though there is a lot of transitioning occurring I'm confident that God is with me, and that it is he that is guiding me to the next dimensions in life. I knew without a shadow of a doubt that my 30s would be some of the best years of my life. It's already begun!
I believe that this upcoming year will be a year where I will grow in my character, and faith in God. It's a season where I will influence my community, city, and region. I'm going all the way, and giving all of myself to God and his kingdom. I want to see MULTITUDES come to know Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour. This is the year, and many more to come where I believe God will use me to reach multitudes for him.
I'm blessed to be planted in a good house, with GREAT PASTORS! Kevin and Pamela Begley are awesome leaders, I'm learning so much from them. It's a honour to be serving at Harvest Worship Centre. I believe the best is yet to come. For those who want to experience a life transformation they need to come out and visit Harvest Worship Centre. God is doing POWERFUL things in our midst. www.hwc.org.
So in conclusion I'm transitioning, going higher, growing stronger, and LOVING IT!
Friday, December 10, 2010
Saturday, September 4, 2010
My Hair Journey
Several years going through various challenge with my hair I have decided to transition to natural for good. On July 15, 2010 I made the decision to no longer add chemicals to my hair to straighten my new growth. I was inspired by my sister in law Denise, but what made me come to the conclusion that I don't know to texturize my hair any more was the hair stylist I was going to. When I needed her to do my hair for a wedding she blew me off. I found that sometimes going to a hair stylist they become a bit possessive when it comes to your hair, and they want to control what you do. So needless to say I feel liberated and more in control with my own hair.
What I find so fascinating about this hair journey is what I'm learning about my hair, my natural texture. I'm learning how to care for it, how to style it. I've always believed that Black Hair could not grow past the shoulders unless the female was mixed with another race. I am learning that hair is hair, and therefore it doesn't matter what race you are hair can and will grow.
I'm currently 5 months post texturizer and LOVING IT!!!! Though I do have my challenging days as this is a process having 2 different textures of hair, and learning how to style and manage it, I have no regrets. I look forward to my complete transition to natural.
What I find so fascinating about this hair journey is what I'm learning about my hair, my natural texture. I'm learning how to care for it, how to style it. I've always believed that Black Hair could not grow past the shoulders unless the female was mixed with another race. I am learning that hair is hair, and therefore it doesn't matter what race you are hair can and will grow.
I'm currently 5 months post texturizer and LOVING IT!!!! Though I do have my challenging days as this is a process having 2 different textures of hair, and learning how to style and manage it, I have no regrets. I look forward to my complete transition to natural.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Self Control
On March 1, 2010 I started a juice fast with my husband. In January we had a couple of friends share their experiences with the juice fast in terms of the detoxification, and the intimacy and revelation they experience with God. I was definitely intrigued. For some time now I"ve been allowing my weight to get out of control, and not taking care of my temple which is the body. So in this season of acceleration I made the commitment to stick to a strict diet of fresh fruits and vegetables being juiced.
The first week was tough, I felt tired and weak. There were moments in my day where I would move extremely slow. I would come home from work and would want to stay up later to do some paper work, and that extra energy to stay up was not there, I would fall asleep and wake up the next day. However as the time has gone by I've gotten stronger, and I feel great. Though the requirement has been to drink only fresh juiced vegetables and fruits, I have had an occasional salad particularly on Friday nights when i"m out with my youth group. I also would eat soup, nuts, and raisins when I"m really hungry and feel weak. I've also had a couple of high protein smoothies which have been a good boost on occasion.
One thing my husband and I have learned in this experience is self control. There have been moments where we have both craved something that we really loved, but resisted the temptation to get it. In this fast we are learning that we have the power over our bodies, we can determine what foods will go in. We are focus and determined to care for the temples that God has given us. We are on day 16 and still going strong. Do I miss food, you bet!...lol. However I believe this is the year for transformation, I want to live a healthier lifestyle.
Not only am I expecting to grow healthier in the natural, but also in the spiritual. I've been receiving such great words of empowerment from my Pastors Kevin and Pamela Begley. More than ever before I'm believing God for the promises that have been given, and I"m in a season of possessing the promises of God. I believe that God's blessings are going to out pour in my life, and the life of my family, and church in a powerful way. So stay tune for the testimonies, this is the year of acceleration. I know God is performing miracles!
Be Blessed!
Petra Gordon
The first week was tough, I felt tired and weak. There were moments in my day where I would move extremely slow. I would come home from work and would want to stay up later to do some paper work, and that extra energy to stay up was not there, I would fall asleep and wake up the next day. However as the time has gone by I've gotten stronger, and I feel great. Though the requirement has been to drink only fresh juiced vegetables and fruits, I have had an occasional salad particularly on Friday nights when i"m out with my youth group. I also would eat soup, nuts, and raisins when I"m really hungry and feel weak. I've also had a couple of high protein smoothies which have been a good boost on occasion.
One thing my husband and I have learned in this experience is self control. There have been moments where we have both craved something that we really loved, but resisted the temptation to get it. In this fast we are learning that we have the power over our bodies, we can determine what foods will go in. We are focus and determined to care for the temples that God has given us. We are on day 16 and still going strong. Do I miss food, you bet!...lol. However I believe this is the year for transformation, I want to live a healthier lifestyle.
Not only am I expecting to grow healthier in the natural, but also in the spiritual. I've been receiving such great words of empowerment from my Pastors Kevin and Pamela Begley. More than ever before I'm believing God for the promises that have been given, and I"m in a season of possessing the promises of God. I believe that God's blessings are going to out pour in my life, and the life of my family, and church in a powerful way. So stay tune for the testimonies, this is the year of acceleration. I know God is performing miracles!
Be Blessed!
Petra Gordon
Friday, March 12, 2010
Introduction
Welcome to life with Petra!!
2010 is a very exciting year for me. I turned 30! I strongly believe that I am getting ready to experience an amazing life transformation in my spiritual life, my health, family, and career. So stay in tune as I share with you my journey through the 30's.
2010 is a very exciting year for me. I turned 30! I strongly believe that I am getting ready to experience an amazing life transformation in my spiritual life, my health, family, and career. So stay in tune as I share with you my journey through the 30's.
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