I Am Andrea Brown
this is my theme song.
while revisiting brandy’s debut album today, i realized just how much this track still resonates with me. in all honesty, when this album came out (in september 1994) i had just turned six, but “movin on” was the track i played more than any other. i guess subconsciously, i knew that i wasn’t one to run along with the pack. while i kinda teetered and struggled w/ it as a teenager, i now thank God that He never ever allowed my desire to “fit in” to separate me from my purpose. its a gift to be comfortable in your own skin; to not be phased by what everyone else thinks, but to accept that there is no one like you. no one can play your role in the movie called life, so give the performance of your life everyday.
This is by far THE BEST Valedictorian’s speech I have EVER seen. Perfect inspiration. Shout out to the class of 2010…remember to continue to rise from your adversity… in this raggedy economy…keep the faith. God’s got your back.
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here’s my song this week.
Israel & New Breed’s “Moving Forward”.
Sometimes situations may look horrible. This song reminds us that God has the power to renew any situation we struggle with…like mistakes or mis-steps in our past. I’ve learned that once you ask for forgiveness, all can be left behind… but only if you surrender to Christ, and forgive yourself. this song has been speaking to me for weeks. #putGodfirst
Sometimes you can find your situation illustrated in different settings…in this case, it’s literal: this piece is called “in her head”…created by renaissance woman Amanda Diva. Check out her site here and follow her on Twitter @AmandaDiva
A MYRIAD of things go through my mind all of the time…this painting details it exactly how I would, if I had the skill to do so. =)
