The Deb Standard

08/16/2023

Learn to sit in contentment ⚜️ As we navigate the growth process in our lives it's natural to seek to do more. We have been conditioned if we do more we will achieve more, gain more, yield more.

What if what is required of you in this season is to do less? What is your breakthrough is dependent on you being able to sit in contentment & trust in God?
Would you be able to DO THAT? Would you be able to be grateful and only have faith God is working it ALL out for your good?

At times the biggest steps we can take is to be still. It's a lesson I still wrestle with. To navigate the balance of what is up for me to do and where I need to surrender & rest in God's promises. Because if God said it He will make it come to pass.

If you are struggling in the area of resting ask yourself what are you afraid of? What fears are causing you to need to perform? Ask God to reveal where you are needing his strength to trust in Him.

08/14/2023

Bringing Italy to Us 🤍

Dining Experiences hold a special place in my heart. The art of being able to cook together & sit around a table to enjoy a meal is life giving.

Italy has been calling my name for a while yet the journey over hasnt occured yet. In the spirit of still being able to enjoy La Dolce Vita I've sought after Italian Dining Experiences. From crafting my first risotto to indulging in a decadent pasta flight.

The results, incredible experiences leading to an even further appreciation for the Italian culture. Expanding our life doesn't need to be restricted by our circumstances. All it takes is some creativity & willingness to step out to embrace the season you are in.

08/13/2023

There is opportunities for growth no matter the season you're in. Some growth may only reflect itself internally while others become evident outward.

Know this, each step you make forward in leading deeper in your relationship with God even if it seems messy, it may seem you are being buried beneath the soil, it will eventually produce life.

Trust God, trust He is a loving Father who seeks to enrich your life with his goodness & mercy. Keep planting those seeds of faith. In it's due season it will sprout up!

"Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously."
2 Corinthians 9:6 NIV

08/12/2023

Ventures Downstream ⚜️ STORYTIME 🔽

My bestie asked me if I'd be interested in going tubing during our trip. Outside of our controlled contrete lazy rivers it was an experience I'd never done, so in the spirit of growth and getting outside of my confort zones I said yes.

We arrive and it's a whole ordeal! People bring coolers, even music speakers. I was blown away. The excitement was built! Then the moment of truth of actually getting into the water came.

Your lovely friend had on the WRONG shoes - I'm need you to make river/rock proof shoes 😂

The current was fast, much faster than I'd anticipated. My shoes are on the verge of breaking off and the floor is jagged with rocks. I let go of my tube with the group to be able to hold my stance and then it happened... I saw as the group was taken further and further away. There was nothing to hold on to. I started panicking. I could t keep up, fear overcame me.

One of the girls jumped out to come get me. She held on to me & encouraging me to keep going yet I just ended up freezing and started sobbing. Everything inside me said I couldn't make it. It was too far away. Safety seemed to just be unstable.

Until from behind us another group by a miracle had two free tubes! They told us to jump in! Whole our group literally had someone jump out and hold a group of 15 ppl from keep going down stream. We were saved!

All I could think in that moment was - I was lost, forgotten and safety had passed me and I wouldn't ever be able to catch up. It was here that things ended for me. The catch, it was two feet of water!! I could stand! I could of swam! Yet feat paralized me. It paralized me from enjoying the blessings that would come after overcoming the perceived fear.

How many of us are letting two feet of shift moving rocky water paralize us from our dreams? The good news, God has a plan even if you are struggling. He will send favor and mercies to follow you and lead you to your destiny.

If you are paralized today, unsure how to navigate a situation. Cling onto Jesus, He is your rescue and strength. Know He has safety planned for you!

07/30/2023

Hair Glam Sessions Reactived ⚜️🤍

07/21/2023

07/19/2023

The freedom from hurry permits your soul to thrive in the simplest of circumstances.

It empowers you to embrace your present and not be robbed of your joy.

Learning to live a balanced rhythm of life is what will enable you to not only achieve your goals, it will permit you to enjoy each season of life.

07/18/2023

Northern Coastal Vibes 🤍⚜️

07/18/2023

Living a full life goes beyond all the success benchmarks you achieve, it is also the moments you slow down to appreciate the unique spots you are in.

It breaths life into areas of your life you didn't think designated with you. It opens up a new world of possibilities because you discover that in the stillness there is also beautiful opportunities to enrich your life.

Personally, going from a fast paced success mindset to a soft and slowed down being present in the moment has transformed where I seek value.

It's beautiful how God truly gives us the desires of our hearts while still molding us into the version He has called us to be.

Traveling & Discovering is forever at my core and now so is Rest & Softness.

Learn to embrace both sides into your walk. The goal for an elevated lifestyle is quality not quantity.

Bring intentionalility on how you spend your time, energy, resources and watch how much more fruitful life can be!

07/10/2023

"There is nothing better for a person than to eat, drink, and enjoy his work. I have seen that even this is from God’s hand,"
Ecclesiastes 2:24 CSB

Slowing down enought to enjoy the fruits of your labor is this seasons lessons on Elevating Life's Caliber.

We often are in hyper speed we neglect to take pleasure in the things we do daily.

Take that lunch break, sip your wine, savor those fruits.

By embracing each present moment you begin to see how rich your life truly is filled with gifts all-around you.

07/10/2023

"The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps."
Proverbs 16:9 ESV

The thing about our dreams is it doesn't come in a straight path. There will be valley and mountain tops along the way. This is why we need to seek God's will. To align our desires with His direction for our lives. Then in His sovereignty He will bring things to pass.

If God said He will do it, believe that in His divine appointed time He will bring it to pass. Believe there are two truths, there is what we see in our understanding & the word God has spoken.

Walking in faith moves you differently. It gives you a boldness to step into places you are unqualified for. It graces you to humble yourself where you once stood in pride. It heals you in areas you walked in brokeness so long it seemed normal. It anoits you to believe for the immeasurably more even if you can't see it.

So make your plans, take those steps of faith & remember to create space for Him to realign your steps. To discover the story He wants to write in your life.