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Welcome to Monday Morning Inspirational Blog titled, AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH, influenced by another Old Testament prophet, the Book of Obadiah which means "Servant of the LORD". God sent him to the people of Edom. Genesis chapter 25 tells of Edom's origins. They were the descendants of Esau. He was Jacob's older twin brother and the family-line of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Many family dysfunctions included favoritism and deceit. Verse 22 records the twins also struggled together in their mother's womb. No different from many families today. What are your thoughts? Blog includes Edom's fate, vibe to the lyrics of Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell and the real understanding of AIN'T NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH. A must read and please share.
Hear Ye, Hear Ye, welcome to this Inspirational Blog that acknowledges small beginnings like Amos in the "Old Testament." He was a sheep breeder that lived in Judah. He was not of priestly nor noble decent. Yet called a prophet by God to deliver a "Thus says message" of doom (disaster) and gloom (misery) with restoration to come upon repentance to the Northern tribes of Israel. Blog titled, NO ORDINARY PEOPLE. We share examples of the blog titled, confirmation of yours' and my dominion over all God created on earth; small beginnings, operating in our gifts, as well as God given assignments.
Welcome to Monday Morning Inspirational Blog, titled JUDGMENT, BUT HOPE. Moving through the Old Testament Book of Joel, the prophet. Introduction Joel had already warned Judah, the other half of God's chosen people to turn from their wicked ways. The "Chosen ones,' the inhabitants of the land failed to obey God's warnings through Joel. Some of their thoughts may have been of "Disbelief, the mind of a juvenile, God just playing, He has threaten us before and/or nothing happened. " We can relate to their possible thoughts since we have been there as a child to adulthood. "Yeah momma or dad threaten to take away a toy, the car or some other form of discipline. Yet they failed to make good on it. Or rules on the job continues to be broken without reprimand and/or accountability. Maybe we took them for granted like Israel did God. This blog highlights Judah's sin, judgment for failure to repent; mourning, the call to Repentance, Revival and HOPE which are relevant for todays' believer!
We believe Lamentations 3:22-23 that talks about Blog title, GOD'S GRACE & MERCY. Think about situations encountered-"the destroyer's" attempts to harm our body, soul and/or spirit regardless of how the condition (s) came about. The statement "Great is thy faithfulness" is to believe in God's daily grace and mercy includes His favor that also increases our unfailing belief. Not to overlook those experiencing unbelief. O My God! It's like an old saying, "If it's not one thing, it's another." Yet believe too that you are recipients of GOD'S GRACE & MERCY. Focusing on the grace, mercy and favor Daniel and his three friends received despite they were kidnapped from their home, Jerusalem, to live in Babylon. We will identify Daniel's strong belief in God, share ways to mirror his faithfulness as a way of life; his 3 friends faithfulness; and to ultimately reveal GOD'S GRACE & MERCY to increase yours' and my faithfulness. A must read!
You, I and most have felt like weeping or have wept which is an intense emotion over deep family or personal pain that seemingly too heavy, sad and/or unbelievable. While others may hold their emotions within but, most times the hurt appears in other ways like withdrawn, anger and/or substance use which is a temporary fix to make us feel "Good" or better. Therefore this blog reminds us of Jeremiah's message of judgment 7:29. God's wrath-anger had reached an "All times high." Judah's final hour to repent for their gross sins; then submit to God's judgement of ruins, destruction, captivity and exile by the Babylonians an unconditional (absolute) surrender that came to past. Blog titled, THERE IS HOPE during despair and more shared on prayer, restoration and more!
Can you identify your "NEW LIFE EXPERIENCE" in Christ?" For many we grew up in the church. There was no option. We walked to Sunday School me and siblings all the way down 21st Avenue to avoid the traffic on 22nd Avenue. Back then that Avenue was only two lanes. Walking to the church was fun. Then crossing 22nd Avenue and cutting through the Elementary School we reached the church. Realizing it or not the church had a great impact on your life and mine. We learned the importance of church attendance and raising our children in the church-Good vibes. Our moms or those who took us to church intent was for us to have a foundation in Christ. This blog recognizes and honors the death of Jesus on the cross, His burial that leads us to the Resurrected Christ to the resurrected believer's "NEW LIFE EXPERIENCE" in the LORD and its meaning.
Welcome to Monday Morning Inspirational Blog titled RENEWAL AND NEW BEGINNINGS. Not only was Judah warned by Isaiah, the prophet about their pending judgement of captivity since they failed to follow God and worshipped false gods. Judah was also given the "Good News" of Renewal and New Beginnings through the prophecy of Christ-the Messiah-the Savior-the King through-the bloodline of David. Then personal promises for every believer when we fall away from Christ, experience some real life issues-crisis, then Renewals and New Beginnings for us. Yet Isaiah 43:19 "Behold, I will do a new thing;" Question: What is that "New thing" you want God to do in your life? "Now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." This verse reflects the hope and renewal that spring brings, as well as God's power to bring about new beginnings in the lives of His people; as well as seasonal change, God's faithfulness and more. A Must Read!
Welcome to Monday Morning Inspirational Blog. It's all about y'all. I thought would be moving forward since spoke about Matters of the Heart in February. Yet there is more. Think about the Cinderella story of a beautiful black Shulamite-poor-peasant-like a farm girl who won the heart of a handsome young prince-a powerful king name Solomon. She was noted as the prince's "One true love." Someone who truly loved Solomon for himself out of his thousand women, not for his wealth, fame, position or power. Blog focusing more on love and the believers' aspiration titled, "FOR THE LOVE OF GOD" like the love of Solomon and Shulamite bride. A MUST READ!
Whether we are in Christ or not, many experience fear. What is/are your fear (s) today? Possibly centering around finance, employment, business, education, personal matters, family, society and/or more. Fear is an overwhelming emotion. Merriam-webster.com states fear to be an unpleasant often strong emotion caused by anticipation or awareness of danger. Welcome-Monday Morning Inspirational Blog titled, THE BATTLE IS NOT YOURS, BUT GOD'S. This blog focuses on the fear of king Jehoshaphat that presented an overwhelmingly "Present danger," did they "Fight or flight," or chose a different way to handle their fear, will share a strategy with an assurance and more to overcome fear. A must read.
Many times it's not good to tell everything that we know to protect the innocent, prevent info from being misused, the timing is not right for disclosure or who needs to know? Therefore welcome to this Monday Blog, titled JEHOVAH'S SECRET WATCH CARE OVER YOU AND ME. This blog focuses on the BOOK of ESTHER, to include she was an orphan, her life and favor under the Persian rule, Cousin Mordecai, the covenant agreement, JEHOVAH'S SECRET WATCH CARE, JEHOVAH'S blessings, promises and more for you and me.
