WOW Moments: Amazing Moments of Reflection With God

By Nicole P. Johnson

WOW Moments: Amazing Moments of Reflection with God is a combination of poems, inspirational writings, biblical devotions and photographs that Nicole has chosen to share with others. These moments often occurred during pivotal times in her life. Join her in these moments of reflection, and allow God to speak to you. She hopes that you will read

• Language: English
• Publisher: Palmetto Publishing
• Release date: Jan 19, 2022
• ISBN: 9781685150839

Nicole P. Johnson

Nicole Johnson is married to Cedric, and together they share a blended family of three daughters, Venae', Kiera, and Latoya, and four granddaughters. Nicole was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, and graduated from Morgan State University. She has studied theater and has a certificate in public speaking from Anne Arundel Community College. Like many Baltimoreans, Nicole loves seafood. She also enjoys traveling, theater, history, movies, and preparing amazing recipes. Nicole is the founder of NJ Speaks, which is a multilayered media company that allows her to combine her love for hosting, speaking, voice-over, and coaching. In March 2020 she began hosting a Facebook Live broadcast called the Midweek Refuel. Through the Midweek Refuel, Nicole engages others with wisdom and encouragement. In January 2021 she began an Instagram Live series, Becoming Your Best Self, where she has conversations with other speakers, authors, and advocates on a variety of topics to help women become the best version of themselves. Nicole is relentless about encouraging others, with her faith in Jesus. Her focus is to help others live a life of love, joy, peace, balance, and wisdom.

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Introduction

T

hroughout the years, I have enjoyed moments of meditation where I reflect on all of God's amazing gifts. The trees, the grass, the sun, the moon, the stars, or a body of water. Some of these moments of reflection have occurred during difficult times, bringing me peace and restoring my soul. In the midst of it all, I have learned that no matter what I am going through in life, no matter where I am—there is always a reason to give God praise! This book allows me to share some of my most precious moments of reflection, moments that have been filled with pain, joy, praise, gratitude, and my amazement of God. I love God, and it is my passion to encourage others with his message of grace and love.

I am grateful to my Heavenly Father for using me in so many ways to encourage and inspire others. My life has been forever changed because of his wonderful love for me.

God, thank you for my many gifts,

Thank you for loving me and being so good to me.

I can never thank you enough for saving me, loving me, and

growing me into the woman I am today. I love you.

Your daughter,

Nicole

I Am a Gift

I

am a woman, I am a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, an auntie, a cousin, and a friend

I am Cookie's daughter, and both Mattie and Dorothy's granddaughter

I am a gift!

I am strong, confident, amazing, God fearing, and determined

I am a gift!

I am transparent to others and a wonder to some

I am a gift!

I am passionate about many things—sickness, hunger, homelessness, war and peace

I am flawed and under construction yet fearfully and wonderfully made

I am a gift!

I am an encourager, a cheerleader for Christ!

I am a gift!

I am both pain and purpose, yet

I am still a gift!

I am full of wisdom, God's special possession

I am royalty baby, a King's kid!

When I smile, the world seems brighter, when I pray, God listens…

I am many things, but most of all I am a gift!!!

Prayer of Thanksgiving

G

od, thank you for this day! Thank you for giving me another opportunity to be a blessing to someone else. I am expecting great things to happen to me and through me today. Help me throughout this day to be grateful in all circumstances. In Jesus's name, Amen!

What I’ve Learned

I

have learned to enjoy life to the fullest because tomorrow is not promised. Unfortunately this is not just a cliché. Life is fleeting and changes moment by moment.

I’ve learned to love people where they are. You can’t change them, but God can.

I’ve learned to forgive others quickly and myself even more quickly.

I’ve learned that every day God gives me is a chance to get this life right.

I’ve learned not to constantly reflect on tragedy, sickness, lack, and the busyness of life.

I’ve learned that life can change with one phone call, one trip, one encounter, or one situation.

I’ve learned to just be grateful to be alive!

Busy or Balanced?

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matthew 6:33 NIV

H

ow do you start your day? Do you ever feel like your day is simply overloaded with work, errands, and a long list of other to-do items? We all have days when we are so busy that it can be difficult to take a break. When you feel this way, ask yourself, "Am I busy or