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Positive Thoughts by Paulette ®️ was created from a simple but powerful belief: words matter, faith heals, and hope can bloom even in the hardest seasons. I’m Paulette—an encourager at heart, a believer in Jesus Christ, and someone who understands that life doesn’t always come wrapped in easy answers. Through my own experiences, seasons of loss, growth, and restoration, I’ve learned that positivity isn’t about pretending everything is perfect. It’s about choosing light, truth, and gratitude even when the road feels uncertain. This blog is my way of sharing uplifting reflections, faith-filled encouragement, and gentle reminders that you are not alone. I write for the weary soul who needs reassurance, for the dreamer who needs courage, and for anyone searching for peace in the middle of life’s storms. My words are rooted in scripture, inspired by real life, and written with compassion—because I believe God meets us right where we are.

  • Don’t worry. Choose to worship 💜

    DON’T WORRY… CHOOSE TO WORSHIP! 💜

    There will always be something we could worry about. Tomorrow will bring its own concerns, but today is the day God has given us—and I don’t want to spend it consumed by what-ifs. 🙏🏾
    When worry begins to take over your thoughts, redirect them toward worship. Instead of focusing on what you can not control, remember the One who is always in control.
    Pause. Breathe. Pray. Worship.
    Then, take a moment to remember just how far God has already brought you. 💜

    Be grateful for the doors He opened, the doors He closed, the battles He brought you through, the prayers He answered, and even the moments when you didn’t understand what He was doing.
    You may not know what tomorrow holds, but you know WHO holds tomorrow.
    So today, inhale the positive, exhale the negative, release the worry, and make room for gratitude.🙌🏾
    💜 Keep moving forward in the Lord.
    💜 Keep trusting Him.
    💜 Keep worshiping.
    💜 Keep believing. 🦋🌻💜

    🦋 Choosing faith over fear, one thought at a time

    “Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.”
    Matthew 6:34
    💜 Positive Thoughts by Paulette ®️

    #dailyaffirmations
    #inspirationandhope
    #forhisglory
    #choseworshipoverworry
    #positivethoughtsbypaulette®

  • September is here! 💜🌻💛

    Welcome to September 💜

    Welcome to September, beautiful one!

    💜 Inhale the positive.
    💜 Exhale the negative.
    💜 Move forward in the Lord.
    💜 Trusting in only Him.


    Welcome to September, beautiful! Remember to focus on the beauty of your life and all things surrounding you. 

    Many blessings! Much love! Many prayers! Positive Thoughts!

    ~Positivethoughtsbypaulette®️🌻🦋💜

  • 💜Thankful for What God Blocked 🚫

    Thankful for what God blocked!

    💜God Blocked It — Choosing Gratitude for What Didn’t Happen💜

    It is so easy for us to focus on the things that happen to us each day, especially the negative or unfavorable moments. Sometimes, those situations can consume our thoughts and disturb our peace.

    But today, I paused and chose to look at things differently.

    Instead of focusing only on what did happen, I began thinking about all the things that didn’t happen.

    There are many things taking place around us every single day that we can not see and may never even be aware of. Yet in His mercy, God protects us from dangers, disappointments, and situations that could have hurt us, broken us, or stolen our joy.

    Sometimes, God’s greatest blessings are the things He prevents.

    There may have been harm that never reached us.
    There may have been doors that closed for our protection.
    There may have been battles forming that God stopped before they ever touched our lives.

    We often thank God for what He has done, but today, I am choosing to thank Him for what He blocked.

    For what He did not allow to break me.
    For what He did not allow to hurt me.
    For what, He did not allow to steal my peace.

    God was working behind the scenes in ways I may never fully understand.

    Scripture reminds us of this powerful truth:

    “The Lord will keep you from all harm—He will watch over your life.”
    Psalm 121:7 (NIV)

    What a comforting reminder that God is constantly watching over us. His protection surrounds us even when we can not see it.

    Today, I choose gratitude.

    Gratitude for the unseen protection.
    Gratitude for the closed doors.
    Gratitude for the battles I never had to fight.

    Sometimes, the greatest testimony is simply this:

    God blocked it.

    ~Positive Thoughts by Paulette® 💜🌻🦋

  • 💜 Walking into March by God’s Grace 💜New month… same faithful God.Thank You, Lord, for carrying me, keeping me, and strengthening me. Without you and your guidance, I have no idea where I’d be. I honestly never want to find out and can’t imagine going on without you and your mercy. I’m just so grateful to be chosen. 🙌🏾I step into March with peace, purpose, and expectation — because You go before me.March will be blessed. We are marching by faith.                 ~Positive Thoughts by Paulette®️          💜🦋🌻  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~                             📖 *“The Lord will march out like a mighty warrior…”* — Isaiah 42:13 NIV                                                                                                            #WalkingIntoMarch #GodsGrace #FaithOverFear #NewMonth#PositiveThoughtsbyPaulette®️

  • Loved Beyond Measure


    Valentine’s Day can stir up many emotions.

    For some, it is filled with joy and celebration. For others, it can feel heavy with expectations, comparisons, or reminders of what once was. But today, I want to gently remind you of something eternal and unshakable: you are never alone — even if you are physically by yourself.

    There are so many expectations surrounding this day. Society tells us how we should celebrate, what we should receive, and how we should feel. But you do not have to feel pressured into honoring Valentine’s Day — or any occasion — in a way that does not align with your heart.

    You belong to God.

    He gave the ultimate sacrifice so that you could have life. That is love in its purest and most powerful form.

    When asked about the greatest commandment, Jesus responded:
    “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind…” This is the first and greatest commandment.”
    Matthew 22:36–40 (NIV)

    Our first love is Him. And before we ever loved Him, He loved us first.
    “For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son…”
    John 3:16 (NIV)

    That love is not conditional. It is not seasonal. It is not dependent upon relationship status, human affirmation, or worldly validation. It is steady. It is sacrificial. It is eternal.

    No matter what you are feeling or facing today, please know you are loved. God also promised:
    “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
    Hebrews 13:5 (NIV)

    So if the noise of the world feels loud — quiet it.
    If your thoughts try to convince you that you are forgotten — reject that lie.
    If loneliness attempts to creep in — remember who walks beside you.

    You are seen.
    You are chosen.
    You are loved beyond measure. 🙏🏽💜🦋🌻🫶🏾

    ~POSITIVE THOUGHTS BY PAULETTE ®️

    You are loved 💜

  • 💜 Focus Friday 💜

    ~Focus Friday~

    My prayer today is simple: Lord, help me focus on the work that truly matters.

    It is so easy to begin the day with good intentions and end it wondering where the time went. Distractions are subtle. They rarely announce themselves. Sometimes, they start with a notification, a text message, or an unexpected interruption. Before we realize it, our attention has shifted, and we are walking down a path we never intended to take.

    But God calls us to deeper focus.

    Our hearts and minds must be settled on Him. When we prioritize His kingdom work and eternal values, we begin to see clearly what deserves our attention and what does not. Not everything urgent is important. Not everything loud deserves a response.

    I have learned that when I drift into distraction, I must pause. I take a deep breath. I pray. I ask God to guard my heart and renew my mind. Because everything I do flows from what is happening internally.

    Proverbs 4:23 reminds us to guard our hearts carefully, for everything we do flows from it. Our inner focus shapes our outward actions. If my heart is scattered, my day will be scattered. If my mind is fixed on God, my steps will be steady.

    I desire for my inner life and outward life to be in sync with God’s will. I want my thoughts aligned with His truth, my actions rooted in His purpose, and my time invested in what carries eternal weight.

    Today, I choose focus. 
    Not perfection — focus. 
    Not pressure — alignment. 
    Not busyness — purpose.

    Lord, guard my heart. Order my steps. Help me finish what matters most. Amen!

    💜🫶🏾🦋🌻🙏🏽

    ~Positive Thoughts by Paulette ®️

    ~Focus Friday ~

  • 💜  Thoughtful Thursday 💜

    ~ Be Thoughtful Thursday ~

    It is so easy to get caught up in the mundane routines of life — thinking about our own immediate needs, feelings, and desires. We move quickly from task to task, focused on what must get done, what we need next, and how we feel in the moment.

    But I often wonder — what kind of world would we live in if we intentionally considered the hearts of those around us?

    God calls us to be kind and considerate. Not to the point of being overbearing or without healthy boundaries, but in a consistent way — the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Thoughtfulness is not a weakness. It is strength guided by compassion.

    Behind closed doors, we never truly know what someone is carrying. We do not know the hardships, the silent battles, the private tears, or the spiritual warfare they may be fighting. A person standing in front of us could be holding themselves together by the thinnest thread.

    Our kindness could be that thread.

    A smile. 
    A kind word. 
    Buying someone lunch, coffee, or groceries. 
    A sincere “How are you?” 

    Whether the gesture feels big or small, it matters. It may be the lifeline someone needs in that very moment — a reminder that God still sees them, still loves them, and still sends people to plant seeds of hope.

    Let us be thoughtful on our level. Let us love well where we are. Let us extend grace as freely as we desire to receive it.

    After all, Jesus gave us the golden rule — not as a suggestion, but as a way of life. 🙏🏽💜🦋🌻🫶🏾

    ~Positive Thoughts by Paulette ®️

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    “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you.” 
    — Matthew 7:12 (NIV)

  • 💜 Wisdom Wednesday 💜

    ~Wisdom Wednesday ~

    We are taught in scripture that when we ask, we shall receive — and that if we do not ask, how can we expect to be given? In matters of wisdom, God is especially clear. Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, we are called to seek it earnestly, and in all our seeking, to gain understanding. 

    So today, I ask God for wisdom — not simply more things, but the insight to handle what I already have. Often, we do not need more blessings; we need discernment to steward well what God has already entrusted to us. Good stewardship honors God and shows our gratitude for His provision. 

    I can remember seasons when I had very little, yet God made it stretch farther than times when I had plenty. That is the power of His wisdom at work. When we align ourselves with Him, He opens doors, orders steps, and allows opportunities that only He can authorize. 

    The more I walk with God, the more I realize how limited my understanding truly is compared to His perfect plan. So today, I surrender my reasoning to Him. He is the author of my faith, the architect of my destiny, and the anchor of my soul. 

    Lord, grant me wisdom to walk wisely, steward faithfully, and trust You completely.  🙏🏽💜🌻🦋🫶🏾

    ~ Positive Thoughts by Paulette ®️

    “The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it costs all you have, get understanding.” 
    — Proverbs 4:7 (KJV) 

  • 💜 Thankful Thursday 💜

    🙏🏽Thankful Thursday🙏🏽

    It is easy to move through life in a hurried way and offer a quick, surface-level “thank you” without truly pausing to reflect on how good God has been to us. So today, I invite you — and I remind myself — to slow down and intentionally consider all that we have to be grateful for. 

    God is so good to us, far better than we deserve. Often, it is not one big blessing that fills our hearts with gratitude, but the many small blessings that quietly surround us every day. When I stop to think about it, my heart overflows. 

    I am thankful for waking up this morning in my right mind. I am thankful that I can clothe myself, feed myself, and move about my day. I am grateful for a roof over my head, a vehicle to get to my job, and a job that allows me to care for myself and my family. I am thankful for friends, coworkers, mentors, mentees, and neighbors who cross my path. These are just a few of the blessings that so many people do not have, and I do not take them lightly. 

    I never want to be so busy that I forget to stop and acknowledge my thankful heart to God. I never want to take His goodness for granted. 

    With a thankful heart, we show God our appreciation and love for Him. He pours out His grace, mercy, and unmerited favor upon us every single day. Gratitude should also move us toward others — helping us to be more loving, compassionate, and generous to those who may not have what we do. 

    So today, let thankfulness shape how we speak, how we act, and how we love. 

    “Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” 
    — Psalm 107:1 (NIV) 

    🙏🏽🦋🌻💜🫶🏾~POSITIVE THOUGHTS BY PAULETTE ®️

  • Don’t be Weary Wednesday

    💜Don’t Be Weary Wednesday 🤍 

    Even when you don’t see the results, your prayers matter. 
    Even when you feel tired, your faith still speaks. 
    Even when you feel like giving up, God is still working. 

    Somebody prayed for you — and today, you are living in their answered prayers. Keep praying for your own bloodline, too. 

    “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” 
    — Galatians 6:9 (NIV) 

    💜POSITIVE THOUGHTS BY PAULETTE ®️