A Book of Pearlables

Affirmations for Promises and Provisions

By Michelle Word Hollis

Copyright © 2014 by Michelle Word Hollis

www.MichelleWordHollis.com

Pearlables

Promises & Provisions

What is a Pearlable? They are words of wisdom or truth that I like to call Pearlables because they remind me of how pearls are formed. Pearls are formed by an irritant or parasite that intrudes the oyster.  The oyster uses what is in itself to combat the negative effect of the intruder.  The oyster begins to wrap the irritant with nacre over and over again until there are no remnants of the irritant remaining---only a beautiful pearl.

Pearlables can be used to attack the irritants in your life.  You use the Pearlable like the oyster uses its nacre. Take the Pearlable and think about it during the day, or say it, to transform any irritating negative intrusive thought into beautiful thoughts and words.  You can read one Pearlable each day or all of them in one day—you decide!

Every Pearlable in this short book might not click for you right now, and that is okay. Some Pearlables are more inspirational and encouraging, while other Pearlables are more of a directive to give you a little push when you need it. Find the Pearlable that clicks for you in the moment you are in now! Ultimately, the Pearlable should be meaningful for you! Enjoy and be blessed!!

1. The “P” in God's promises are way bigger than the “p” in any problems.

Never let the problems of your life beat up your promises. Problems can be real bullies, but your promises are not wimps!

2. I won't let my problems imprison my promises.

Your promises are your liberators. They are designed to free you from the imprisonment of your problems.

3. I won't underestimate the resourcefulness of God.

God is the creator of the Universe! He has infinite possibilities that He could choose, or even create, to help you in any situation.

4. Every promise has a corresponding provision.

When you trust the promises of God, then you are assured that He has already made a reliable provision.  The provision is more than adequate to support the promise.

5. I will never let a temporary situation cause me to make a wrong, permanent decision.

Please don’t!! When you are facing a challenging situation, it can be easy to lose focus ---this too shall pass! Let your choice be appropriate for the challenge you are facing.  Don’t go overboard---literally or figuratively!

6. God is the source for my solution.

God is the source! He already knows the solution for what you are facing. Nothing is a surprise to Him---ever!!  Seek God and you’ll find your solution.

7. Is the problem how I perceive the problem?

Your perception dictates how you proceed.  Perceive the problem correctly, and you can proceed correctly.

8. My promotion is disguised as my problem.

Your problem could be your next promotion.  If it is a problem for you, then chances are that it is a problem for someone else. So, if you pursue the problem to fix it then someone (or a lot of some ones) will pursue you for your solution.

9. My progress and promotion are in my problem; I just have to change my perspective.

See 7 and 8.

10. Change my position, and I'll change my perspective.

Sometimes all you have to do is change your position or your location slightly and you will have a whole new experience; thus new possibilities.

11. I have to fight for what I want.

Don’t give up on yourself, your dreams, your family, your friends, or whatever it is that you want! Some things (and people) are worth fighting for! It is worth the sweat, tears, sacrifice, and pain!

12. I won’t fight the wrong enemy.

Don’t waste your time and valuable resources fighting the wrong enemy. Take some time to identify the real enemy.

13. I will hold on to my promises.

You have some God given promises. It is your responsibility to secure and utilize the promises that are available to you.

14. The more spiritually mature I am, the more adept I am with identifying my true enemy.

Your true enemy is never another person. It is an evil influence on that person. It may not be a physical entity so you must be astute to recognize your true enemy properly.

15. Ask God for help.

God is a loving father, and he is always willing to help you! Seek God for wisdom, assistance, guidance, and anything else you need.

16. I will listen to God and then act on what I've heard.

Often you have to get quiet and alone to hear from God. He will speak to you in your thoughts. Always be open and ready to act upon what you hear from Him.

17. God never fails and if I obey him; I won’t fail either.

If you obey God, you will never fail! God is not a loser; only winners follow and obey Him.

18. What I don’t know might be hurting me.

Make it a habit to be well informed about what affects you and your family.  Use the information to plan and prepare.

19. Be knowledgeable.

Learn something new!  Be inquisitive! Expand you knowledge base! Talk to other people and find out what they know.

20. Desperate people are dangerous people.

Be careful of desperate people.  Their desperation can blind to the needs of others.  They are so focused on getting what they want until they can intentionally or unintentionally hurt others.

21. Don’t do it alone; it only leads to frustration and stagnation.

If you are struggling --- get some help! There is strength in numbers. It is easier to break a single twig than it is a bundle of twigs.

22. Get the vision, live the vision.

God has a grand vision for you. Understand the vision for your life and live out the vision!

23. I will not be a damsel in distress—I will not see myself as a victim.

Don’t be a victim! Stand up for yourself! Think for yourself! Use your power!

24. I may need a plan and a partner, but not someone to rescue me.

Stop looking for someone else to be your hero! Be your own hero!

25. I will get out of debt!

Try not to owe anyone anything. Spend within your limit. Don’t make promises you can’t keep.

26. I will not let people waste my time and I will not waste people’s time.

Don’t create unnecessary drama.  Don’t let people drag you into their unnecessary drama.

27. I will not get offended; it is a distraction.

Develop some thick skin; if you don’t, you will be too transparent and certain people will always be tempted to push your buttons. This causes a distraction because you will spend too much of your time focused on warding off the “button pushers.”

28. I will make desperation work for me and not against me.

Desperation can cause you to be open to options that you might not otherwise consider; so, make sure you chose carefully! Choose options that make you better and lead to positive change.

29. My desperation will lead me to my deliverance.

In most cases, a really desperate person is a humble person. Humbleness is a vulnerable state, but it can be transformational too; if you allow yourself to get help, learn, and grow.

30. I will not play the blame game.

Losers play the blame game. Take ownership for whatever is happening in your life---this is a position of strength not ignorance.

31. I will take ownership for my predicament.

This is the first step toward using your inner power.

32. I am empowered to take responsibility for my life.

Don’t believe that you are incapable of taking responsibility for your own actions (if you are reading this book, you are more than capable). Don’t try and push the responsibility of living your own life off on anyone else. Make the right decisions for your life!

33. If I don’t like my life, I can change it!

Change starts with you making the decision to change! The steps to take and the resources will come once you make a decision to commit to change.

34. Only I can change my life.

You are the only one who can make a permanent change in your life---one else---only you!

35. I don’t have to have all the answers.

Don't let not having all the answers become your excuse for not pursuing what you need or want.

36. Seek the answers.

If you don’t have the answers you are looking for; keep looking.  You will find the answer or someone will give you an answer, but you have to be actively seeking it.

37. Pray before you proceed.

Always ask God for help, insight, and guidance before you start anything new. By doing this you are acknowledging God's sovereignty; you are inviting the One Who Knows All into your plans.

38. Make a decision.

Stop stalling!  Even after you have prayed and patterned with others you still have to make a decision.  Make the best decision you can and believe it will work out for your good. You will feel better once you make a decision.

39. I am not a victim!

You are not a victim so stop acting like one. Take charge of your life.

40. I am not alone.

Even when you feel lonely remember there are billions of people in this world. You are not the only one having this life experience. Reach out to someone and someone will reach back.

41. I will take the necessary steps to make the change I want to happen.

You have to start somewhere. Don't be disappointed if it is a small start.  The important thing is to move in the direction of the change you want even, if it is incremental.

42. Everyone experiences disappointments in life.

We have all experienced disappointments in life and survived. A disappointment may be a delay but not necessarily a denial.

43. How I respond to disappointments is very crucial.

You have to guard against becoming despondent due to disappointment.  Despondency can blind you to the potential opportunities; like opportunities for growth, positive change, or a new idea.

44. Life happens to everyone that is alive.

Whatever you are currently experiencing chances are someone else has already experienced it.  Certainly someone else is going through the same experience now or a similar one.  The point is to not feel sorry for yourself and get through it!

45. I will focus on my thoughts more than things.

Spend more time working on developing the right thought patterns and acquiring more knowledge. As a result, the right things will show up.

46. I am not powerless.

You can move mountains! Read Matthews 21:21.

47. You are more powerful than you know.

You are created in the image of God! The Creator has granted you certain rights, privileges, and powers as a Believer. He has equipped you to be an overcomer in every facet of your life.

48. My thoughts are very powerful; they either work for me or against me.

What you think about yourself you become. What you think about consistently will show up eventually.

49. The deception is that I am alone and isolated.

This is a potentially fatal deception. The truth is you are never alone and should never isolate yourself from God and those He would use to help comfort you.

50. Don’t doubt the Word of God!

The Word of God is always true and, it never fails---always believe God's Word.

51. When I focus too long on the past, I get stuck.

Let it go! You can't live a successful, forward moving, life while consistently looking back at past.

52. Being stuck prevents me from moving forward.

Need I say more! If you are stuck, you are not moving -- you are not progressing.

53. There is no sustained power in the past.

You can use past achievements to get ideas or motivate you for future achievements. Real power that leads to action for change and progression can only take place in the present.

54. You can’t change the past; you can only relive it in your mind.

You have no power to change the past. You don't have to relive the past. Resist the urge to replay the scene of the past in your mind; instead use that energy to see and work towards your new future.

55. There is tremendous power in the present.

There is no time like the present to work towards the successful life you want in the future.

56. Don’t be held hostage by something that no longer exists.

Your past is not powerful enough to hold you hostage. The power of your past is vanishing vapors!

57. Let the past go; so you can move on.

You can’t move forward successfully holding on to your past-- let it go and move forward!

58. Don’t let anyone hold you back.

Decide that you will not be held back by anyone for any reason. Life is a forward moving force!

59. No one can make you dwell on the past.

Control your own thoughts and actions! Make your own decisions!

60. The past is a reference point along the highway of your life's journey.

It is necessary to reflect on the past sometimes. Reflecting on past accomplishments, milestones, and joyous occasions can be fun, and give cause for gratitude. Also, reflecting on past challenges can be useful to review lessons learned but don't ever stay there too long.

61. Don’t let your past limit you.

Don't let your past blind you to your future best self. You don't have to let your past define you.

62. There is a redemptive quality about each new day.

Every day presents new opportunities to be better and do better.  Think of each new day as a chance for a fresh start. Every day is an opportunity to move forward in some aspect; even, if it is measured in inches.

63. At any moment, you can decide to change for the better.

Change starts as a thought in your mind; it is an internal job. Therefore, the moment, you decide to change; the process for change has actually begun, but it is only the start!

64. Believe that your best days are ahead of you.

You have to believe that your best days are still ahead of you in order for it to be so. What a terrible existence, if you believe otherwise!

65. Be selective about who you allow in your house and your life.

People have to earn the right to be in your home and your life. You should not allow just anyone into either without first understanding what their intentions.

66. Everyone is not going to appreciate your progress.

It is the truth, not everyone is going to appreciate you or your accomplishments; so, don't look for it and don't yearn for it --- the cost is too high!

67. Don’t share everything; keep some things to yourself.

The earlier you learn this lesson, the better. You have to be selective with who you tell what and even then; some things should be just between you and God!

68. God gave you a brain, use it to think!

You can think your way out of anything with the help of God! God not only gave you a brain but He knows how your brain should work. I don't think that we enlist the intellectual assistance of the Creator enough. Ask God to help you think! Ask him to help you think correctly! Ask God for wisdom in whatever you are facing, and he will give you wisdom.

69. I am created in the image of God!

WOW!! Selah, on that for a moment! You are created in the image of God, and no one can take that from you. You are a powerful being--God has equipped you to be magnificent! Do you realize that you are fearfully and wonderfully made by God?! You are authentic! You are the real deal! You are unique! You are fierce! You are brilliant!  If anything or anyone makes you feel "less than," including yourself—they need to be seriously reexamined!  Don't allow yourself or anyone else to make you feel or act less than what the Creator, God, intended!

70. I have to run my own race!

No one can live your life for you! And you can't live anyone else's life as successfully as you can live your own life. So, run your own race!

71. I am uniquely qualified to finish my own race.

The course of your life is designed uniquely for you. And, by the way, it is fixed for you to win! Everything about you, your ethnicity, genealogy, demographic, talents, and disposition, uniquely qualifies you to be the champion of your own life.

72. God uniquely equipped you to be a champion!

By the mere fact that you were born indicates you are a winner.  God doesn't create losers but we can choose to lose!

73. Your race is 'fixed' by God, for you to win!

This Pearlables deserves to be repeated. See #71 and # 72 .

74. No one can live your life better than you.

Don't allow yourself to be pulled into meaningless competitions. Jealously, envy, and rivalry are all a waste of your valuable time and resources.

75. You can't beat me --being me!

Say this the next time you find yourselves tempted to indulge in a frivolous rivalry and walk away!

76. Whatever comes in life I am more than able to conquer it.

God never puts more upon than you are able to bear. He always makes a way of escape for you.  He has given you tremendous power to combat every adverse opposing force in your life.

77. Stop competing with others.

When you compete with other, you lose sight of your own uniqueness. Competing with others also open yourself to negative energy forces like envy and jealousy. Stop comparing yourself with others!

78. The race (life) that God has uniquely designed for you is not about competition, but instead it’s about completeness!

Re-read this several times. God doesn't want you to focus on competing with anyone. He wants you to focus on completing your life successfully.

79. Regarding past mistakes: Reflect, Correct, and Move on.

Please do it!

80. You have survived! Be grateful for your survival!

Every time you have survived anything challenging don't take the gift for granted; stop and express your gratitude.

81. It is not over until God says it is over.

Don’t give up! If the dream, idea, or passion is still there then continue to pursue it because it could indicate that God is saying, “It is not time to give up!” Work through the barriers and obstacles. Make it work!

82. True empowerment is utilizing the power within and available to me.

The power within you comes from, God, above. He is the source, but He has given you access to the power and it is accessible to you because it is in you.

83. You are magnificent!

This Pearlable deserves to be emphasized -- see #69.

84. Don't waste your time trying to convince the doubter.

Please hear me on this, it is a complete waste of your time to try and convince the doubters. We all have come across people who just don't want to believe in us. Take your cue from Jesus, when he dealt with Thomas (The Doubter) -- just show them!

85. Believe and trust God even when you don’t understand God.

Believing and trusting in God when you don't understand Him is the essence of faith.  I know that God's ways and thoughts are far beyond my understanding; so, I have given up trying to understand God. It is more important for me to hear Him correctly and obey Him completely!

86. Belief is a powerful component of the reality that I experience daily.

Jesus taught, "All things are possible to them that believe." (Mark 9:23)  Your world is a direct reflection of what you believe.

87. My life moves in the direction of what I think and believe.

Your thoughts and beliefs shape your life. What you think and believe dictate the choices that you will make regarding your life.

88. Think for yourself.

Thinking for yourself will reduce a lot of confusion in your life. It is great to get input, feedback, or advice when needed, but in the end you should evaluate the validity of it all and think for yourself.  Make your own decisions!

89. Don't ever deviate from God's plan.

The audacity to think that any plan we may have, no matter how meticulously crafted, could trump God's simplest plan!

90. Don’t waste or misplace your talent.

Isn't it painful to observe a naturally gifted person not using or under-utilizing their gift?  Just imagine how God must feel! Each of us was given a gift for a reason, and it is our responsibility to find the reason.

91. God is not wasteful! He is resourceful.

God created you for a reason. He has a plan with you in mind. God will use the events, experiences, and decisions of your life to execute His plan, if you let Him.

92. Don’t make excuses; accept responsibility.

You must take responsibility for how you respond to everything that happens in your life; whether you cause it or not. Making excuses is a weak response!

93. Are you limiting yourself?

Your thoughts and belief system can limit you more than any external situation.  You limit yourselves when you think or believe your potentiality is bound by the confines of an external force.

94. Take an inventory of what resources you have available to you.

It is a good exercise to make a list of all of your talents, skills, accomplishments, etc.  Then offer gratitude for all you have!!

95. Don’t lose focus on what you have, while pursuing what you want.

It's easy sometimes to take for granted what you already have while pursuing what you want. Be mindful that gratitude is the gateway for receiving more blessing in your life.

96. Watch your thoughts.

Your thoughts are an indicator of where you are headed. So, just like you would keep your eyes on the road while driving; you want to watch your thoughts because you will move in the direction of your predominate thoughts.

97. What I focus on mentally grows in strength.

What you focus on, you give energy to. If you don’t like the thought don’t allow it to stick around—pluck it out!

98. God's plans never fail.

God is the Master Strategic Planner! He knows everything! Our own plans and the plans of other will often fail. God plans have a 100% guarantee for success!

99. I am bold!

Be bold! Speak up, share what you have to offer, ask for what you want. Be the beauty you were created to be!

100. I can have what I think and believe; if I work for it!

A way is made for those who are willing to make it! You can’t wait for others to believe in you or believe with you.  If you thought of it and you can see yourself with it; no one but GOD can deny you!

101. I will rehearse my successes not my failures.

Don’t let your failures hold you down. You were made to stand erect; to stand tall. Learn from the failure and move on.  Don’t dwell on the failure instead repeat in your mind the success that will surely come, if you keep getting up!

102. My thoughts are the seeds of my life.

The thoughts that stuck around in your mind are like seeds. Thoughts will produce after their own kind. The fruits of your thoughts are your actions.

103. Only I can control my thoughts.

No one can enter your mind and make your thoughts behave without your permission. You are the only one who has full unobstructed access to your thoughts. You control your thought and no one else.

104. Don't focus on things; focus on your thoughts!

Your thoughts are more powerful than things. Your thoughts are so powerful that they are capable of attracting, like a power magnet, the things you want! So, you should invest more of your energy on your thoughts and corresponding actions.

105. Change is inevitable.

Change is part of the human experience. You can’t stop it. Change is inevitable and rightfully so because your life is designed to be a progressive flow.

106. I will ask for what I want.

This is your God given right! You have the right to ask for any and everything that you want or need. No one can take that away from you; you have to relinquish it. The power is in the asking.  If you don’t get it –ask for it again.  It may not come the way you expected, but it certainly won’t come if you never ask for it.

107. Use what you got to get what you want.

You have something to work with; some gift, talent, or skill.  Use it to get what you want.  Stop being lazy and accepting excuses.  Get to work and get want you want by using what you already have available to you.

108. God's mandate has always been to increase.

If you doubt it, just look at nature.  All of nature is created for increase; to produce and keep producing season after season.  You were made for increase too. Your thoughts, words, and actions are basic human functions and yet they are not singular in nature.  You don’t have just one thought; you don’t say one word in the course of a day, and you don’t just complete one action in the course of a day.  You perform these basic functions multiple times throughout the day with increasing proficiency from infancy to adulthood.

109. Begin to move in the direction that you want to go.

The journey begins with the first step. Whatever you want to be or do start where you are -move in that direction. You might have to start with tiny steps, and that is okay; because you are on your way.  Now, all that is left is to complete the journey.

110. Do what is good for you and others too.

Whatever you do - do it from the standpoint of doing something good not just for yourself but the benefit of others too.

111. Delays are not denials.

Think of delays as the traffic cops of life.

112. Seek a permanent solution instead of a temporary fix.

Who wants to keep going around the same mountain again and again?! Solve the problem! Get a permanent solution and stop wasting valuable time, energy, and other resources with temporary inefficient fixes. Usually it only gets worst the longer a problematic situation lingers which in turn will cost you more (and not just financially).

113. Go with the temporary fix until you find a permanent solution.

Okay, sometimes you have to go with a temporary fix until you are able to find or afford (again, not just financially) the permanent solution. But don't accept the temporary fix as a long term permanent fix---it is only a fix, not a solution.

114. My own thinking is too finite to relegate the mind or hand of God.

You can’t out think God! He is infinitely more knowledgeable than you.  Invite God into your daily thought processes. Ask God to give you wisdom. Ask Him to give you a plan.  Ask Him to help you to think right.  If you ask Him and believe, He will do it!

115. Your thoughts plus your spoken words and directed action create your reality.

Your thoughts, words, and actions must all be aligned to manifest what is real in you. You have to see it and feel it before anyone else will.

116. Your words are by-products of your thoughts.

As you think, you will eventually speak.  If you want to change what you are saying; you have to first change what you are thinking.

117. Don't allow the difficulties of life to destroy your dreams.

Most people believe that the difficulties of life come to destroy their dreams. However, the difficulties of life come to develop your dreams.  The difficulties come to expose the weaknesses. By exposing the weaknesses, you can turn them into strengths or eliminate them altogether.

118. My thoughts are like the seeds of my life.

Seeds produce after their own kind.  An apple seed will only produce an apple tree. Your thoughts will produce after their own kind.  For example, if you have negative thoughts you will have a negative attitude thus negative actions.  Likewise, positive thoughts create positive attitude and actions. What seeds are you planting in the garden of your life?

119. Be careful of what is being planted in the garden of your mind.

Don’t readily accept everyone’s ideas, thoughts, or opinions.  Some stuff you should not even entertain for politeness sake.

120. Your external world is a direct reflection of your inner world.

Simply stated, “As within so without.”  You create or attract to yourself that which is most familiar to you. So if you want something to show up in your world first see yourself having it in your mind.

121. God has given us the divine ability to co-create your world with Him.

You are a free will agent.  You exercise your will by the choices you make. Your decisions determine your destiny.  Your destiny shapes your world.

122. Smaller changes can lead to bigger changes.

Small change can cause a ripple like effect of bigger change in your life.  Another way of looking at it is that, if you have the capacity to handle small changes efficiently then you have the potential to handle big changes effectively. Remember, change is evitable!

123. Do what you know and understand; first.

When starting anything, begin with the knowledge and understanding you currently have, and you gain more knowledge as you proceed. Don’t fall into the trap of missing opportunities because you don’t understand something fully or don’t have expert level knowledge about it.

124. Have good follow-up skills.

Sometimes simply following –up is the difference between reward and regret.

125. You might be pleasantly surprised by what you get, if you persist!

Persistence is necessary when pursuing anything worth having.  Don’t give up; push your way to the end!

126. Know what God has promised you.

There is power in knowing what is legally yours.  You operate from a position of weakness when you don’t know what has been promised to you.

127. God has an awesome plan for me!

God really does have an awesome plan for you.  His plan is for you to be empowered. His plan is for you to have an abundant life.  His plan is for you to have joy in this and every moment of your life.

128. God has already made provisions for your promises.

God will never give you anything and not provide the means for you to maintain it. If it is from God, He has already given you the resources to support it. Don’t mismanage your resources.

129. Be hopeful not hopeless.

Both words contain the root word “hope” but have very different meanings. Hopeful is the feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event. Hopeless is feeling or causing despair about something.  Hope is the feeling of expectation and desire for a particular thing to happen.  So, be full of what you are hoping for.

130. You must see yourself with it before you can have it.

It really comes down to three questions:

1. Do you believe you can have it?

2. Do you believe you deserve it?

3. How bad do you want it?

If you believe you can have it, you believe you deserve it, and you want it bad enough; you will envision yourself with it and work to get it!

131. Don’t pour your time, love, energy, and resources into people or projects that do not have the capacity to hold what you are pouring into them.

You have to value yourself enough to stop the foolish practice of giving more than what others are capable of receiving or appreciating!

132. Personal transformation is an internal job.

No one can change you without you first wanting the change for yourself. The transformation starts in your thoughts! Only you can decide to change your thoughts and thus your behavior.

Who is a Pearlable Woman?

She is a woman who has faced adversities and refused to succumb. She realizes that she is empowered to turn the irritants of her life into something beautiful and as a result; she is stronger for having gone through the experience. She is not ashamed of her struggles because they are what make her stronger.

Characteristics of a Pearlable Woman:

•          Imperfect

•          Powerful

•          Resourceful

•          Knowledgeable

•          Skillful

•          Intelligent

•          Qualified

•          Brilliant

•          Enlightened

•          Resilient

•          Fine

•          Unique

•          Incomparable

•          Lovely

•          Beautiful

•          Precious

•          Humble

•          Generous

•          Impactful

•          Multi-faceted

•          Valuable

•          Desirable

•          Tough

•          Kind

•          Teachable

•          Loyal

•          Honest

•          Bold

•          Worthy

•          Patient

•          Gracious

•          Forgiving

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