Father in the name of Jesus, I come before You today giving You praise and thanking You for being my God. For Your help, protection, blessing, mercy and grace. Without You I am nothing and I thank You for never leaving or forsaking me. Lord I ask that You forgive sin and iniquity in my life, known and unknown. I ask that You bless the people that come across this post, that You help them in the way they need help. Only You know what we all truly need and I submit my will to Your will right now.
Lord help us all to know You better, to quiet the voices that tell us no, that say we won't be anything, that speak against our purpose, teach us to war in the spirit instead of the flesh. Teach us to speak life into our situations and to shun evil. Above all draw us closer to You, let us have the like mindset of Christ, let us love what You love, and hate what You hate. Let us be anxious for nothing, but by all things in prayer let our request be made known unto You. In your mighty Son Jesus Name, Thank you Father, -Amen.
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Thursday, October 19, 2017
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
The God of the Do-Overs
Are you in need of a do-over?
How about a do-over of the do-over???
Well thank goodness we have an advocate with the Father that knows we not gonna get it right 100% of the time. He knows we won't get it right not even 75% of the time. So our Father, the God that loves us as His own, gives us renewed mercies and a second chance. Sometimes a third, and fourth chance too!
I found myself in need of a do-over and to be honest it wasn't my first. The enemy tried to make me feel bad, like a failure, like God would be too disappointed in me to help me. But Satan is a liar, the bible calls him the father of lies. The God that we serve is faithful. He knows that we won't get it right all the times, its one of the reasons we get a new mercy every morning (Lamentations 3:23). I have to admit I let the devil talk for a while, so much so that I started to feel physically sick. Then I was reminded of Ephesians 6, where it tells us to take on the whole armor of God. Our Father has given us provisions to help protect us from the lies and darts of the enemy, we have to use them.
When life starts screaming at you, we have to learn not to scream back, but to take the authority we have in Jesus and make it sit down and get it together. If you need a second chance to do it right, take it. God didn't renew mercy in the morning for nothing. He is not the out of luck God. He is not the too bad, so sad God. And he's definitely not the too little too late God. He is Merciful, Compassionate, our Helper! He is the abundance God. Everything about Him is abundance and all that are in Him enjoy abundance. So I encourage you to take your inheritance. Live the life God has planned for you, and if you loose your way remember there is no condemnation in Christ. All you have to do is repent, ask for forgiveness (1 John 1:9) and that grace and mercy is sure to come your way.
How about a do-over of the do-over???
Well thank goodness we have an advocate with the Father that knows we not gonna get it right 100% of the time. He knows we won't get it right not even 75% of the time. So our Father, the God that loves us as His own, gives us renewed mercies and a second chance. Sometimes a third, and fourth chance too!
I found myself in need of a do-over and to be honest it wasn't my first. The enemy tried to make me feel bad, like a failure, like God would be too disappointed in me to help me. But Satan is a liar, the bible calls him the father of lies. The God that we serve is faithful. He knows that we won't get it right all the times, its one of the reasons we get a new mercy every morning (Lamentations 3:23). I have to admit I let the devil talk for a while, so much so that I started to feel physically sick. Then I was reminded of Ephesians 6, where it tells us to take on the whole armor of God. Our Father has given us provisions to help protect us from the lies and darts of the enemy, we have to use them.
When life starts screaming at you, we have to learn not to scream back, but to take the authority we have in Jesus and make it sit down and get it together. If you need a second chance to do it right, take it. God didn't renew mercy in the morning for nothing. He is not the out of luck God. He is not the too bad, so sad God. And he's definitely not the too little too late God. He is Merciful, Compassionate, our Helper! He is the abundance God. Everything about Him is abundance and all that are in Him enjoy abundance. So I encourage you to take your inheritance. Live the life God has planned for you, and if you loose your way remember there is no condemnation in Christ. All you have to do is repent, ask for forgiveness (1 John 1:9) and that grace and mercy is sure to come your way.
God Bless U
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
Work your Negative into a Postive
In this everyday life we are surrounded by circumstances and issues. So how do we keep a good attitude, a right mind, and a joyous spirit??? It's about your attitude. Before you ever go through something you need to figure out what your approach will be to get through it.
I used to be a super negative person. Not because I wanted to be, but it was a predisposition to my own life circumstances. As a result of previous experiences, I always looked for the bad. Even when I was on "Great Street" I continually looks for "Terrible Alley". In my mind, nothing good could last for long, especially not to me.
As I have gotten more familiar with God and His word, He started showing me my own behavior for what it was. Negativity, with no Hope.
Being negative is a tool the enemy gives us to keep us down. To keep us from living our purpose, and most importantly to keep us from living the life God desires for us to live with hope of goodness and abundant life. Notice I said the enemy gives it to us. Once we accept the negativity there is no need to hang around because it's solely at our discretion whether we carry it with us or discard it immediately. There is a spirit of self doubt, low self esteem, and anger that can come with negativity. So we have to be fully prepared to deal with it and not let it linger.
Notice I did not write "turn" your negative into a positive. From experience I know that it's not that easy. I know that retraining your thought process is hard work. I know that you have to work everyday not to let negativity creep in. I today, still work extra hard to remain positive in tough times, and not to allow myself to fall down the rabbit hole of negative thoughts. If you were like me, sometimes I wasn't happy until I shared my negative thoughts. I would be at work and something would change in procedure, and it was my greatest joy to get with my coworkers and complain, then call my mom and complain, then get home to my husband and complain some more. But, where did it get me??? I was the only one feeling like crap, and of course the people that allowed me to come dump my madness on to them felt bad too.
As I started living out God's word and drawing closed to Him, I realized just how like people attract each other. I was ready to live in the promises of God, but those around me had set up residence in Terrible Alley. It made me realize what a deficit I was when I was like that. So I started taking baby steps, the negativity did not just go away, I had to work the bad into good.
Reciting scripture is powerful. Even if you don't get it all the way. Even if you are not feeling it. Speak that scripture into the atmosphere and you will feel a chance. Then I started writing down my negative thoughts as they occurred. When I wrote them down I would then think of an alternative to combat it. Once I did that, I would actively and symbolically throw them away. Yes, there were times I had a trash can full by the middle of the day. What that help me do is not to internalize what I was feeling. Most importantly when the negative would come and get in the way, and I could not scripture it away, nor write it away, I would pray. I would pray until I felt better. I would tell and still do say to God over and over again, "this is not how I want to think, please give me the mind of Christ. It was not, and has not been easy, but it works. I find myself on the positive side of things now. I don't look for the bad, I expect the good. Why, because scripture tells me that "all things work for the good of those that love God" (Rom 8:28). And I do love Him, with all my heart I love Him.
Pray to God, tell Him you love Him and that you want to change your mindset, that you are in need of a renewed mind. Purpose within yourself that you will work your negative into a positive with the strength of God on your side and go ahead and walk it out starting today. I promise this change is for the better!
I used to be a super negative person. Not because I wanted to be, but it was a predisposition to my own life circumstances. As a result of previous experiences, I always looked for the bad. Even when I was on "Great Street" I continually looks for "Terrible Alley". In my mind, nothing good could last for long, especially not to me.
As I have gotten more familiar with God and His word, He started showing me my own behavior for what it was. Negativity, with no Hope.
Being negative is a tool the enemy gives us to keep us down. To keep us from living our purpose, and most importantly to keep us from living the life God desires for us to live with hope of goodness and abundant life. Notice I said the enemy gives it to us. Once we accept the negativity there is no need to hang around because it's solely at our discretion whether we carry it with us or discard it immediately. There is a spirit of self doubt, low self esteem, and anger that can come with negativity. So we have to be fully prepared to deal with it and not let it linger.
Notice I did not write "turn" your negative into a positive. From experience I know that it's not that easy. I know that retraining your thought process is hard work. I know that you have to work everyday not to let negativity creep in. I today, still work extra hard to remain positive in tough times, and not to allow myself to fall down the rabbit hole of negative thoughts. If you were like me, sometimes I wasn't happy until I shared my negative thoughts. I would be at work and something would change in procedure, and it was my greatest joy to get with my coworkers and complain, then call my mom and complain, then get home to my husband and complain some more. But, where did it get me??? I was the only one feeling like crap, and of course the people that allowed me to come dump my madness on to them felt bad too.
As I started living out God's word and drawing closed to Him, I realized just how like people attract each other. I was ready to live in the promises of God, but those around me had set up residence in Terrible Alley. It made me realize what a deficit I was when I was like that. So I started taking baby steps, the negativity did not just go away, I had to work the bad into good.
Reciting scripture is powerful. Even if you don't get it all the way. Even if you are not feeling it. Speak that scripture into the atmosphere and you will feel a chance. Then I started writing down my negative thoughts as they occurred. When I wrote them down I would then think of an alternative to combat it. Once I did that, I would actively and symbolically throw them away. Yes, there were times I had a trash can full by the middle of the day. What that help me do is not to internalize what I was feeling. Most importantly when the negative would come and get in the way, and I could not scripture it away, nor write it away, I would pray. I would pray until I felt better. I would tell and still do say to God over and over again, "this is not how I want to think, please give me the mind of Christ. It was not, and has not been easy, but it works. I find myself on the positive side of things now. I don't look for the bad, I expect the good. Why, because scripture tells me that "all things work for the good of those that love God" (Rom 8:28). And I do love Him, with all my heart I love Him.
Pray to God, tell Him you love Him and that you want to change your mindset, that you are in need of a renewed mind. Purpose within yourself that you will work your negative into a positive with the strength of God on your side and go ahead and walk it out starting today. I promise this change is for the better!
~God Bless U
Friday, December 16, 2016
It's Worth It
IT IS WORTH IT!!!
All that you are going through, the long days, the sleepless nights, the endless prayers, and the pressing. It's all going to pay off. Even the disappointments are designed for your good in the end. Just because things don't work out as you would like, does not mean it won't work out. But according to God's Will it shall be so. Wherever you may find yourself, be encouraged, God is on your side!
Though thy beginning was small, yet thy latter end should greatly increase.
Job 8:7 (KJV)
I just want to encourage you all today and everyday that the hardships in life that you go through, the test and trials that come, and anything that you have to work for is worth it. God wants what is best for you, He's not going to deny you unless it's for your own good, and He will bring you into the fullness of His blessings.
Just hold on a little longer, be like Jacob, and don't let go until your blessing comes. I can tell you from experience that when it does you won't have room enough to receive it. That it will be better than you ever imagined. And I'll tell you something else, He's not done yet! He can, will, and always does exceedingly above anything we can expect or fathom. So my prayer for you today is that you hold on, stand strong, and that the blessings of the Lord overtake you!
~God Bless U
Tuesday, November 1, 2016
By Prayer and Fasting
I have been praying for God to move on my behalf for a few things. At times I can see them being removed, but then another situation may come up and I'm presented with the issue all over again. I was thinking about my circumstances all over again this morning, and the Holy Spirit brought to my remembrance Matthew 17:21.
"Howbeit this kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting". Matthew 17:21
The disciples could not cast a spirit out of a man's son and they couldn't understand why. Jesus talked to them about unbelief and faith, but then He let them know that there are some things that will only be removed by prayer and fasting.
I believe this is the answer to those issues of life that seem to have a foothold on us. The things that no matter how hard we try, we can't shake it, or it lingers, or it seems to come up over and over again. When we pray and fast we are garnering strength from the spirit realm to help us overcome spiritual and earthly obstacles. when you fast you put the flesh under subjection which then causes your spirit man to rise up and have direct communication into the spirit. The bible tells us to worship in spirit and truth because God is spirit. So the flesh that usually separates us has to take a seat and we draw closer to our heavenly Father for direction, purpose, and care. I believe when we pray and fast the whole heavenly hosts takes notice. The enemy then has to back down, the troubling spirits flee from us and God stands glorified in our lives.
I know I went a little deep there, but there is so much deeper to go. But, in the interest of not losing not one soul, let's put it like this: prayer and fasting removes obstacles out of the way, it gives the believer clarity, hope, and the determination needed to overcome. Most importantly God moves mightily on your behalf! So I encourage you to pray and fast for the following areas:
- closer to God
- spiritual enlightenment
- healing (physical, emotional, & spiritual)
- knowledge and discernment
- breakage of generational curses
- removal of sin and iniquity
- fruitful and productive ministries
- strong and loving family life
- financial security & prosperity
- safety
- etc. (anything that is on your heart)
I'm not telling you anything I don't know to be the truth. God has moved in mighty ways, my thinking has been changed, and actual miracles have happen to ME as a result of praying and fasting. You don't need to be in turmoil to fast, in fact it is better to go unto Him for nothing more than to be closer and to experience His love on a new level. I pray this helps someone, I truly know what my next steps are as we go into November. I will be praying for spiritual enlightenment, a deeper understanding, the healing of my family, physical healing for my husband and I, and financial relief. If you would like to join me as I go forward in this season of praying and fasting, or if you would like for me to explain a bit more regarding the two, please feel free to leave me a message or email me and I will be sure to respond.
God Bless U
Thursday, October 20, 2016
In the Paths of God
Good morning! I pray all is going well with you today and if it's not I pray God's grace and mercy upon you right now. (Agree with me in Jesus Name, Amen.) I was praying this morning and I want to share with you one of the last parts of my prayer. My words to God was "let me walk safely in your paths". Right then and there I received a revelation that God has a path He has set out just for us. we all know that we have individual walks, but did you ever think God has some avenues He has set up just for us to walk down. For instance, we may be believing God for the better job. But what if you get the job offer and God tells you to stay where you are? It seems you should take the "better job", but what if God is saying He has a work for you to do right where you are and the real "better: is coming later! Or perhaps you think you should do a certain thing, but God nudges you in a different direction. Because He knows what's best for us, and how our tomorrows will work out while we are still dealing with our yesterdays, we have to trust Him and the paths He has for us. Your path is not mine, and mine isn't yours. We may cross each other's paths from time to time, they may even run parallel for a season or even a lifetime, but these paths are just for you and the Father. The bible has much to say about our paths. One scripture says,
"Watch the path of your feet And all your ways will be established." Proverbs 4:26
another says,
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path" Psalms 119:105
There are many roads that lead to a lot of places, but the safest and most prosperous one is the one God Himself puts you on. I encourage all of you to stop and say a quick prayer right now, and simply ask God to direct you in HIS paths.
"Watch the path of your feet And all your ways will be established." Proverbs 4:26
another says,
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path" Psalms 119:105
There are many roads that lead to a lot of places, but the safest and most prosperous one is the one God Himself puts you on. I encourage all of you to stop and say a quick prayer right now, and simply ask God to direct you in HIS paths.
God Bless U
Monday, September 26, 2016
When To Do is Too Much
Did you know that when you get overwhelmed because you have so much to do the vest thing to do is nothing? I'm not saying be lazy and ignore your responsibilities, I'm saying stop what you are doing, breathe, regroup, harness some strength for the task ahead. The scripture tells us to be anxious for nothing. it then goes on to say that with prayer and supplication let your request be made known unto God through prayer and supplication.
I have found myself overwhelmed with "to dos" today. So much so, that to think about it puts me into a bad head space. So I decided to stop and share with you, now I'm going to take my to dos to my Father, ask him for the strength, grace, and mercy that is required to be successful in this season, and then I'm going to sit and take a moment o myself before I get started.
Be encouraged that GOD is able, even when we are not.
I have found myself overwhelmed with "to dos" today. So much so, that to think about it puts me into a bad head space. So I decided to stop and share with you, now I'm going to take my to dos to my Father, ask him for the strength, grace, and mercy that is required to be successful in this season, and then I'm going to sit and take a moment o myself before I get started.
Be encouraged that GOD is able, even when we are not.
God Bless U
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Joy Everlasting
I wanted to quickly encourage you today to be happy on purpose. No matter what's going on around you, or what's going wrong in your life, choose how you decide to look at it. There are so many negative things that happen in the world, but we get to make the decision on how it affects us. I received some troubling news today, and usually it would have been enough to keep me sour all day. But, I remembered the scripture that says "speak those things that are not as though they are". So I decided to speak life to a dying situation. And what I found was I was encouraged to look at that situation differently. Instead of being in despair, I was empowered by the Word of God and the joy and peace it brings. It wasn't necessarily that the outcome changed, but my mindset did. I remembered that all things work out for my good and that God will supply my every need.
I chose to keep my joy. I chose to stay in the light instead of being pulled down to darkness. I don't believe life is about being happy all the time, but God does wants us to be happy. So much so that He gives us a greater gift than happiness... JOY! Joy is what we have, when happiness just won't do. I'm happy when I get to the beach, or when I recieve something I've been praying for. I have joy when I'm at the beach, and when I can't get there because of circumstances and life. I have joy when things are not going great, but I'm sure God has my back.
What I've found is that joy is everlasting. When we say to God I want to be happy, he gives us a measure of joy to sustain us between those times and during. So I encourage you to be happy on purpose, because God has something so much better in store.
~God Bless U
Monday, June 6, 2016
On A Personal Note...
I don't think I ever really write anything about myself. Today I want to share with you an area I am asking God to sharpen in me. I need God and am believing for Him to equip me to believe in myself.
I have enough self esteem to fool people most of the time, but never enough to fool myself any of the time. What I mean is that lately I find self doubt a part of my thoughts more that I find self assurance. This was once something I struggled with in childhood and I'm not entirely sure I've gotten over it. As a matter of fact, I know I haven't. I'm not talking about the kind of self esteem that gages how cute I am or if a boy thinks I'm worth talking to. That I have no problem with, and... well...that husband of mine is stuck with me! I'm talking about the kind of self esteem that accepts I'm nothing apart from Christ, but also knows I'm everything in Him because of Him. I know that He didn't save me to leave me and forget about me and every situation that I will ever face. But I find myself feeing unworthy and sometimes even helpless because of history. On top of this comes guilt, because I know better. I know that God loves me. I know He has a plan for me. I know it's not me that makes me worthy, but the grace and mercy that He gives me freely.
So why can't I get it together? Because sometimes even I; the person that takes care of everyone else, that prays for others, that's always discarded until somebody wants a word from God; needs to be encouraged and reminded that God's grace is sufficient and that it's okay for me to matter. Also, that every promise that God has made to me will come to pass. I also need to be reminded that Satan wants to bring me down and ruin the relationship that I have with God. But, I'm also reminded that he's a liar and a thief. God has the final say and He's there to help his children along the way. He won't even suffer one of us to be lost. (Thank you Jesus)
I thank God right now for this. I wasn't sure what I was writing when I opened my computer, but I see now that God wanted to minister to me. I needed to be able to see what He has been speaking so clearly in my ear. I do believe that God has great things for me, my family, and my ministry. I also know that if I can hold on a little longer it will come to pass. If anyone reading this finds themselves attacked on every side, finds that the old things that used to plague you have shown back up from out of nowhere, I encourage you to take it to God in prayer right now. Remember that the bible calls Satan a worthy adversary, because he plays dirty and he will do everything to deceive you and have you focused on the wrong thing. Just remember to always enquire of the Father and He will direct your paths. Tell the enemy, no way, he's a liar, and you refuse to play his dirty games. Start to call out the promises of God in your life, speak life, health, favor, and blessings over yourself daily. Believe that you are as precious as God says you are. That you matter to Him, so you better start mattering to yourself . Know that there is nothing wrong with knowing who you are and whose you are. You are a better person for it. This advice I write is to myself first. And I plan to walk in it right this moment!
After writing this I feel so encouraged to run on in the faith, I hope you do too!
~God Bless U
I have enough self esteem to fool people most of the time, but never enough to fool myself any of the time. What I mean is that lately I find self doubt a part of my thoughts more that I find self assurance. This was once something I struggled with in childhood and I'm not entirely sure I've gotten over it. As a matter of fact, I know I haven't. I'm not talking about the kind of self esteem that gages how cute I am or if a boy thinks I'm worth talking to. That I have no problem with, and... well...that husband of mine is stuck with me!
So why can't I get it together? Because sometimes even I; the person that takes care of everyone else, that prays for others, that's always discarded until somebody wants a word from God; needs to be encouraged and reminded that God's grace is sufficient and that it's okay for me to matter. Also, that every promise that God has made to me will come to pass. I also need to be reminded that Satan wants to bring me down and ruin the relationship that I have with God. But, I'm also reminded that he's a liar and a thief. God has the final say and He's there to help his children along the way. He won't even suffer one of us to be lost. (Thank you Jesus)
I thank God right now for this. I wasn't sure what I was writing when I opened my computer, but I see now that God wanted to minister to me. I needed to be able to see what He has been speaking so clearly in my ear. I do believe that God has great things for me, my family, and my ministry. I also know that if I can hold on a little longer it will come to pass. If anyone reading this finds themselves attacked on every side, finds that the old things that used to plague you have shown back up from out of nowhere, I encourage you to take it to God in prayer right now. Remember that the bible calls Satan a worthy adversary, because he plays dirty and he will do everything to deceive you and have you focused on the wrong thing. Just remember to always enquire of the Father and He will direct your paths. Tell the enemy, no way, he's a liar, and you refuse to play his dirty games. Start to call out the promises of God in your life, speak life, health, favor, and blessings over yourself daily. Believe that you are as precious as God says you are. That you matter to Him, so you better start mattering to yourself . Know that there is nothing wrong with knowing who you are and whose you are. You are a better person for it. This advice I write is to myself first. And I plan to walk in it right this moment!
After writing this I feel so encouraged to run on in the faith, I hope you do too!
~God Bless U
Thursday, May 26, 2016
Don't Give Up
I just want to quickly encourage you all to not give up. So many times we are right on the edge of our breakthrough and because we loose steam, loose the fight, or stop pressing, we never get what God has right around the corner for us. Ecclesiastes 9:11 says:
"The race is not given to the swift nor the strong but he who endures until the end."
God would not admonish us to have endurance if we didn't need it. He doesn't want us to give up! If you just hold on a little longer, the blessing of the Lord is sure to overtake you.
Here's what I want to share with you today. Do you know that the enemy gets busier as you get closer to God and what He has for you? His number one priority is to keep you from getting there. He wants to keep you depressed, oppressed, discouraged, downtrodden, impoverished, and useless. This keeps you from realizing who you are in Christ, who you are to God, and who God is to you. Don't let him win. Keep fighting! Keep believing! Keep striving! Don't give up!!!
Think of what would have happened if Abraham had given up, or King David, or Elijah, or most of all Jesus. But they did not. Jesus did not throw the baby out with the bath water, He suffered and endured for us. As a matter of fact, He did it just for YOU! So I encourage you to endure the sufferings and persecutions a little longer. Withstand the attacks of the enemy. The Apostle Paul said "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us", in Romans 8:18. In other words nothing can compare to what God has coming up for you. Believe that, stand on that, proclaim that, and don't give up!
"The race is not given to the swift nor the strong but he who endures until the end."
God would not admonish us to have endurance if we didn't need it. He doesn't want us to give up! If you just hold on a little longer, the blessing of the Lord is sure to overtake you.
Here's what I want to share with you today. Do you know that the enemy gets busier as you get closer to God and what He has for you? His number one priority is to keep you from getting there. He wants to keep you depressed, oppressed, discouraged, downtrodden, impoverished, and useless. This keeps you from realizing who you are in Christ, who you are to God, and who God is to you. Don't let him win. Keep fighting! Keep believing! Keep striving! Don't give up!!!
Think of what would have happened if Abraham had given up, or King David, or Elijah, or most of all Jesus. But they did not. Jesus did not throw the baby out with the bath water, He suffered and endured for us. As a matter of fact, He did it just for YOU! So I encourage you to endure the sufferings and persecutions a little longer. Withstand the attacks of the enemy. The Apostle Paul said "I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us", in Romans 8:18. In other words nothing can compare to what God has coming up for you. Believe that, stand on that, proclaim that, and don't give up!
~God Bless U
Friday, April 29, 2016
Trust God
Jeremiah
29:11 tells us, “For
I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you
a future and a hope”.
I was up early this morning working on a chapter of my book and this is one of the scriptures God gave me. At a time like this I find it to be great comfort and encouragement that He has my life in His hands and that He's just as concerned about what I'm concerned about. Thank you Jesus, for covering me, for strengthening me, and for loving me.
I want to remind you all the there is no better place to be than in the Will of God. You can be sure that He has mapped out ever contingency, ever turn, and every road for you. He wants us to believe in Him and know that He has the best plan. Don't waste your days worrying and questioning God about your life. Just trust Him to lead and guide you to greener and more fruitful pastures. Remember the wilderness experience with the children of Israel? Joshua 5:6 and Numbers 32:13 tells us they moved about in the wilderness for 40 years because of their murmuring and complaining, and their unbelief which caused God's anger. Don't be like them! Trust that God will lead you, and trust Him to prosper you, and trust Him to strengthen you and to be with you always.
I encourage you today in this,
I was up early this morning working on a chapter of my book and this is one of the scriptures God gave me. At a time like this I find it to be great comfort and encouragement that He has my life in His hands and that He's just as concerned about what I'm concerned about. Thank you Jesus, for covering me, for strengthening me, and for loving me.
I want to remind you all the there is no better place to be than in the Will of God. You can be sure that He has mapped out ever contingency, ever turn, and every road for you. He wants us to believe in Him and know that He has the best plan. Don't waste your days worrying and questioning God about your life. Just trust Him to lead and guide you to greener and more fruitful pastures. Remember the wilderness experience with the children of Israel? Joshua 5:6 and Numbers 32:13 tells us they moved about in the wilderness for 40 years because of their murmuring and complaining, and their unbelief which caused God's anger. Don't be like them! Trust that God will lead you, and trust Him to prosper you, and trust Him to strengthen you and to be with you always.
I encourage you today in this,
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding.
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
God Bless U
(Proverbs 3:5-6)
God Bless U
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Count it All Joy
I attended a funeral today and found I had a few things on my mind. I didn't know the deceased very well, but some members of her family are very near and dear to me. I found myself sitting among those grieving and asking God to just help them. Help them get through this day, help them get through their grief, and to help them heal in every part of their lives. In asking God to help them it made me take account of just how helpless I was feeling in the situation. I was among these hurting people and there was nothing I could do to take their pain away, after all there is no real humanly comfort in death. That kind of comfort is spiritual and it comes from God. I really started to pray and ask God to reveal His Word to me in this and it wasn't until I sat down to share with you all that I caught it real good. The scripture of James 1:5 keeps coming to my mind, "Count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations; Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience." The part that really resonates with me is the count it ALL joy. In other words not just the good times, or happy times, but all times.
As I started to meditate on this I began to ask God how can I find joy in a funeral and people's grief? Then He began to show me that many things take place during these sad occasions. Often times funerals and births have a way of healing rifts in the family. They bring people closer. They also remind us of our humanness. If we have distorted our focus to the world these occasions serve to put our focus back where it belongs. On GOD. People rededicate themselves to God , so that they are found ready when their departure comes and some just come to realize that death is not something to fear, but to learn that it too is part of the plan in God's will. Grief certainly has it's place, but God wants us to lean on Him for strength and healing. Also lend your ear to what He may be speaking in these types of seasons. Remember that all things work for the good of those that love God and that are the called to His purpose.
God Bless U
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Faith in Action
Struggles come to wear us down and to make us feel like all hope is gone. Whether your struggle is with your family, on your job, bills, school, health, physical challenges, or anything else. I want to encourage you that your breakthrough has to be steeped in hope!
Hope is faith in action. Think about this... have you been out in public and watched a kid get excited about something, then run over to their parent jumping up and down asking can they have whatever it is? That's the concept of faith in action. Hope! The kid believes the parent will get them what they want, so they are actively anticipating receiving it. That's HOPE!
The key to overcoming those struggles that come to weigh you down, throw you off course, and remove you from your destiny is your faith in action. The Word tells us Satan comes to kill, steal, and destroy. That's true, he comes to kill your dreams, steal your joy, and destroy your hope. Don't let him! You have the power to overcome every obstacle that gets in your way! Just don't lose hope!
In this world we are taught to be critical and doubt everything. That is the enemy's biggest trick. Unbelief will, can, and tries to take everything from its victim. Have you ever met a person that just didn't believe anything. Couldn't take your word for nothing. You could say " it's such a nice day outside". But before you can form your next sentence they replied " I don't know, it looks like rain to me"! Unbelief is miserable. And it keeps the company of hurt, pain, and deceit.
But Hope! Hope opens doors. Hope brings life. It brings fullness of joy. With hope you are an overcomer! You're more than a conquer!
Now don't just hope for anything! And hope isn't about wants. You can hope for a fancy red car, but that won't bring you life. Lol. No, what you hope for is Jesus. Everything is found in Him! When we have faith in God, and we put that faith into action and place our hope in all that He is, all that He has for us, and who we can become in Him our situations start to change. Our struggles don't have the same hold on us as before. We come to understand that He supplies everything that we need and we can turn that struggle over to Him. After all there is nothing too big for God. Unbelief binds, but Jesus frees!
I dare you to hope. I dare you to try God at His Word. I promise if you do, you'll never be the same again. All it takes is faith the size of a mustard seed, and God will respond with a whole orchard worth of love and power! Put your faith in action, and let the hope flow! He's waiting.
~God Bless U
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Too Important to Wait!
I want to apologize. I apologize because I have not kept my commitment to this blog. Which really means I haven't kept my commitment to God. I got so busy in the beginning of the year and I started telling myself that I would get back to blogging as soon as I could clear some things up, as soon as I got some things out of the way, as soon as my life settled down, etc. Then I was listening to a sermon by Bishop TD. Jakes and something he said came to convict me and push me into action. He said "you will die waiting on the right time/the right conditions to do sometthing"! He used the Apostle Paul as an example. Bishop Jakes spoke of how he (Paul) was being punched in the face while he was making a difference in the churches and cities he went to. He didn't get to wait for things to calm down or for the optimum conditions, he worked to the glory of God in whatever state he found himself in. And that's what got me back on the street called Straight! I was so busy thinking if I could just make it through one thing I could get to another. Soon a week became two weeks, two weeks four, and so on.
So now that I have received my deliverance, I want you to receive yours! Don't miss the blessing in the messing! God blesses us through our experiences, labors, and deeds. Just think of the rich lessons I could have shared if I would have been writing for these last couple of weeks. Imagine what would have happened if Jesus would have put off going through Samaria for a more favorable time. Or Jerusalem for that matter! When God has ordained you to do something, when it's the season, do it without delay. It is the enemy's plan to keep you from your destiny and I'm here to tell you that one of the biggest tricks is to get you so busy that you start putting God's business on the back burner!
Proverbs 10:4 says "A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich". We should be found doing. Doin what? Doing all that God has called us to do. What have you dreamed about, what are you believing for God to bring to pass in your life? Did you know it starts with you??? God is ready, willing, and able to act on your behalf, but you have to be ready to move. The Word says in Phillipians, " I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". The first word is the key-word; I. If I (YOU) will do it (actively get up; get ready, start moving) God will provide the strength (grace, favor, and mercy) to bring it to pass in your life.
So be encouraged my sisters and brothers, God has a plan for us. He wants you to try new things, experience what's out there, and take on new challenges. Never let the busyness of life keep you from the life God intended you to live. Go be bold, tell the Lord yes, and start running! I promise nothing can stop you with God on your side. The thins God has for you to do is too important to wait!!!
~God Bless You
So now that I have received my deliverance, I want you to receive yours! Don't miss the blessing in the messing! God blesses us through our experiences, labors, and deeds. Just think of the rich lessons I could have shared if I would have been writing for these last couple of weeks. Imagine what would have happened if Jesus would have put off going through Samaria for a more favorable time. Or Jerusalem for that matter! When God has ordained you to do something, when it's the season, do it without delay. It is the enemy's plan to keep you from your destiny and I'm here to tell you that one of the biggest tricks is to get you so busy that you start putting God's business on the back burner!
Proverbs 10:4 says "A slack hand causes poverty, but the hand of the diligent makes rich". We should be found doing. Doin what? Doing all that God has called us to do. What have you dreamed about, what are you believing for God to bring to pass in your life? Did you know it starts with you??? God is ready, willing, and able to act on your behalf, but you have to be ready to move. The Word says in Phillipians, " I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me". The first word is the key-word; I. If I (YOU) will do it (actively get up; get ready, start moving) God will provide the strength (grace, favor, and mercy) to bring it to pass in your life.
So be encouraged my sisters and brothers, God has a plan for us. He wants you to try new things, experience what's out there, and take on new challenges. Never let the busyness of life keep you from the life God intended you to live. Go be bold, tell the Lord yes, and start running! I promise nothing can stop you with God on your side. The thins God has for you to do is too important to wait!!!
~God Bless You
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Quotes to Ponder
Prayer changes you, not God. You tap into His goodness and His Will for you. You began to glimpse the plan He has for you instead of seeking self! Awesome... Thanks C.S. Lewis
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Pray about Everything, All the time!
Prayer is always right. Some people look at prayer like some big colossal thing that people who are religious do. That's not true. Prayer on its most basic level is communication with God. So in essence communicating with God is always right!
The Word says through prayer and supplication let your requests be made known unto God. The Word also says we should always pray. I believe that's because God wants us to stay in constant communication with him. No matter what we do, no matter what we try, even when we miss the mark, as long as we communicate with God we can't go wrong.
"Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up."
~Luke 18:1
Jesus is always and forever will be our greatest example. He told the disciples we should always pray. We also see that He stayed in constant prayer (communication) with God. I know everyone is probably familiar with WWJD, What Would Jesus Do. I know it sounds corny, but really and truly if you just ask yourself, you'll probably come up with the answer... Jesus would most likely pray before doing anything else.
So I encourage you to be like Jesus, Pray Always!
~God Bless
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Are You Living an Acceptable Life?
Are you living an acceptable life? I ask this question because I was reading Romans the 12th chapter and started to think about me. I asked myself; do you fit the bill? Romans 12:1-2 says:
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." ~NKJV
I said to myself, are you performing your reasonable service? After thinking for just a moment, I realized there is room for improvement. I want to be sure I am acceptable unto God. The life we live today can be so contrary to what God wants for us. It is so easy for the cares of this world to overtake us and weigh us down that we no longer consider what God has to say about our daily performance. The Apostle Paul never lost sight that everyday belonged to God, and as he wrote to the Roman people and encouraged them to see themselves the way God did and still does.
A bit further in chapter 12, Paul gives what I like to call "life bites". Little pieces of words to live by that can help you live a better life. In verse 9 he admonishes us to live in love, and in verse 17 he says not to repay evil for evil. Those two things alone can help many of us in a multitude of situations. But will we take his advice? No matter what your answer to that question, the truth is...you should! Why, because it is acceptable to God. These life bites are what brings us closer to Him.
We are accountable for the way we live and the choices we make. If you have decided to live for Jesus, or want to make that decision today, read the book of Romans and be sure that your life reflects your belief. Most times the only view of God people get is when they look upon the life of a believer.
May God Bless U and Keep U
"I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God." ~NKJV
I said to myself, are you performing your reasonable service? After thinking for just a moment, I realized there is room for improvement. I want to be sure I am acceptable unto God. The life we live today can be so contrary to what God wants for us. It is so easy for the cares of this world to overtake us and weigh us down that we no longer consider what God has to say about our daily performance. The Apostle Paul never lost sight that everyday belonged to God, and as he wrote to the Roman people and encouraged them to see themselves the way God did and still does.
A bit further in chapter 12, Paul gives what I like to call "life bites". Little pieces of words to live by that can help you live a better life. In verse 9 he admonishes us to live in love, and in verse 17 he says not to repay evil for evil. Those two things alone can help many of us in a multitude of situations. But will we take his advice? No matter what your answer to that question, the truth is...you should! Why, because it is acceptable to God. These life bites are what brings us closer to Him.
We are accountable for the way we live and the choices we make. If you have decided to live for Jesus, or want to make that decision today, read the book of Romans and be sure that your life reflects your belief. Most times the only view of God people get is when they look upon the life of a believer.
May God Bless U and Keep U
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