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Many times we like to say, "Not yet LORD." Well then, when is THE RIGHT TIME? Remembering when I was 19 years old, my mother and her best friend told me, "You're going to teach Sunday School" which is in one of my books. I'll let you know which one. Anyway my response was "No, I'm not ready for that." And their reply was "Come as you are." To me they got it twisted cause I needed to be more godly. Partying was my routine since loved to dance and for many our hang-out was Big Daddy's on 119th Street. Y'all remember that? Great time dancing all night until the clock on the wall says, "That's all." Anyway, at some point started hanging out on Fridays and during the week, instead of Saturdays. I say "Damage control" since I taught the children who could not read—from the picture card. This Blog focuses on as well as, tells of Jeremiah's response when the LORD called him as a prophet to the nation of Judah as well as their conversation; inspires confidence to trust God and more!
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!
Welcome to Monday Morning Inspirational Blog Part 2 - IT AIN'T OVER, UNTIL IT'S OVER - WISDOM PLANTERS. IT AIN'T OVER, UNTIL IT'S OVER a well-known phase this is used during high school and optimist foot-ball games, as well as other situations that encourages hope and endurance until the end. For instance re-taking a test, then passing on the 2nd or 3rd try; learning something new; and/or engaged in church or community activity. In this situation to teach and model God's Word of Wisdom for daily living. In addition to, sharing life experiences of WISDOM that can help someone. Therefore you and I are WISDOM PLANTER. Highlights. (1) influenced by Proverbs known as "The Wisdom of God. (2) Yet is applicable for everyone. (3) "Practical application of God's Principles to Daily Life." A Must Read!
Introduction 1 Corinthians 13:11 "When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man or woman, I put away childish things." In remembrance of our childhood life journey to fully grown was filled with mothers, fathers, grandparents, uncles, aunties, neighbors, teachers, old ladies from the church and/or others' input that shaped your life and mine. Then fully grown was not subjective to age like 18 or 19 if still lived in parent's house. So for most, the childhood life journey was filled with scolding, whippings, "Go to your room" and more. Then depending on the caregivers' parenting style exceptions to the general or normal way of how "Black folks" raised children. "Whether we got it (the message) or not as well as how those experiences from happy to sad have influenced our lives…matters. Yet declaring we have risen to Wisdom planters" welcome to Monday Morning Inspirational Blog title, "IT AIN'T OVER, UNTIL ITS OVER."
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.
This Monday Morning Blog titled LIKE YOU CAN'T HURRY LOVE, YOU CAN'T HURRY GOD. We talk about romantic (eros) love and God's agape love for you and I through songs and lyrics. Listen to "Old school links" of romance (eros) that still sounds good and inspires relationships through phases; as well as God's love songs to you and I that strengthens love relationships with the LORD; the different aspects of love and disappointments; how to get along; and the need to continue working on more agape love in the world, government, communities and in the home. Then of course, it takes time. LIKE YOU CAN'T HURRY LOVE by the Supremes, YOU CAN'T HURRY GOD by Dorothy Love Coates & the Gospel Harmonettes. A must read!
Think about making you favorite meal or desert. The ingredients and seasonings must be right for the flavor, taste and look. You got to Stir it up, just right and know what and when to add. I'm not "The cook" but, know about taste. Therefore the Stirring has to be right to avoid lumps, poor mixing-poor tasting, the batter flops and the presentation is ugly! We know what happens after that. I remember when the family stopped me from bringing potato salad to gatherings. Therefore blog titled, STIR ME UP is taken from Ezra 1:1 "Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD Stirred up the spirit-heart of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing." This blog talks about the prophesy to Stir up the spirit, the heart of Cyrus was declared by the Prophet Isaiah 150 years prior to Cyrus' birth-God's plan and more. A Must Read!
Welcome to Monday Morning Inspirational Blog titled, MINISTRY UPS & DOWNS. Life itself is filled with ups & downs. Therefore the lives of people impacts the family, the church which is the body of Christ, as well as, personal ministries. Therefore our attention is on the Prophet Elijah, known as the "Fiery whirlwind prophet." Yet he experienced wavering faith and depression. Similar to many in the body of Christ. We will also show the relevance of Elijah's experiences in the body of Christ which includes his mighty works, victories for the LORD, his comfort, restoration, the impact of Home MINISTRY, its relation to Church MINISTRY and more. The primary scriptures are 1Kings Chapters 17-19. A Must Read
Welcome to this Monday Morning Inspirational Blog. We are reminded life is filled with the "Bitter and the sweet" which more than often presents uncomfortable and overwhelming events in our lives. This leads to the unimaginable events that took place in the Second Book of Samuel 15:1-Chapter 19. This hurtful event was Absalom's scheme to overtake, dethrone his father, King David's rule over Israel. David's immediate action was to escape from the hands of his son. Therefore a massive exodus from Jerusalem into the wilderness that consisted of David and mostly all the people. In the people's travel there was a loud cry of weeping. In the wilderness, the David that we know-the prayer warrior, worshipper and more "Came to himself. The title of this Blog is SURRENDER" which shares the meaning of SURRENDER, the various events encountered, how this battle was not David's, but the LORD'S and insight for us on coping with life "Bitterness."
Welcome to this Monday Morning Inspirational Blog HE HEARS, HE ANSWERS. We are diving into the Book of First Samuel, focusing on the plight of Hannah's, brokenness, faithfulness, steadfastness in the LORD and the strife between her and the other wife that caused family discord and more. She prayed to the HE HEARS, HE ANSWERS the same petition year after year. How many of us would have given up? Yet God's delay was not a "No." We share Hannah's petitions to God and a prayer for victim-survivors with deep-rooted pain like Hannah. We also examine our heart. Asking do we realize the depth of our love and gratitude towards God and much more is shared. A must read!
