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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!
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.
A replay of my experience-testimony of HEAVY WEIGHT – "I GIVE YOU REST" How many of you felt "Stuck like Chuck?" Tried and done all that you and I could. Seemingly no change in the situation. Yet realized, now acknowledging Jehovah's secret watch care over you and me. Also this blog shares the importance in "Rest in the LORD, the meaning of "My yoke is easy", and more. A must read!.
This Monday Inspirational Blog was shared a year ago believing still suitable for this season, titled "SURFING THROUGH THE BLUES." When thinking about "SURFING" I'm sure like me the ocean becomes your initial thought. Life is like the ocean filled with waves of ups to downs, THE BLUES. Therefore this blog is presented as a metaphor that includes constructive waves, the potential hazards of destructive waves or tides while SURFING; maneuvers and strategies of SURFING and most importantly the Superiority of Christ while SURFING THROUGH THE BLUES of life. A Must Read!
Have you ever felt HOPELESS or wanted to give up? Well we are here to tell you there is HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS! This blog shares what drives and how to counteract HOPELESSNESS; acknowledges those facing greater life challenges; to count our blessing; and I share my moment of doubt and how God rescued me. This Inspiration Blog is taken from Nehemiah 1:1 through Chapter 2 which reveals Nehemiah's plight, the steps he took to get God's attention. How God heard, answered and Nehemiah's favor. All available for you and I today. A Must Read
Welcome to this Monday Morning Blog Inspirational Message "NO LONGER BOUND," This lesson is found in the Book of Numbers. We speak about Israel's "Wilderness wandering" experiences. Their struggles to trust God, despite He rescued them from bondage, continued provisions in the wilderness, guidance, God's readiness for Israel to take part in possession of the promised land filled with milk and honey as well as Israel's seemingly "Panic attack," and rebellion. We examine believers' "Wilderness wandering" experiences, note in the presence of the LORD and finally the meaning of NO LONGER BOUND. A must read.
This Monday Blog-Inspirational Message focuses on The Book of Job most prominent Theme: "HOW TO VIEW SUFFERING" based on the sorrows of Job who did no wrong. The LORD bragged to satan "Hast thou considered My servant Job, that there is none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that fears Me [God], and eschews (shuns) evil?" Satan basically said, "Look at all you have given him. Take it away and Job will curse/forsake You. Therefore to prove a point to satan, the LORD allowed His permissive will for satan to take all Job has but, not his life. Through the conversations-speeches, sorrows, self-righteousness, false accusations, more and divine aspirations are given on HOW TO VIEW SUFFERING.
Welcome to this Monday Morning Blog-Inspirational Message the MIDNIGHT HOUR. We have heard and many have experienced the MIDNIGHT HOUR in pain, prayer and breakthrough. Listen to "I'm Lost Without You" by BEBE, CECE WINANS and Debbie Winans. Powerful lyrics of trust. "I'm lost without You, pick me up when I am down, never go away, love all the way from above, promises to hold me in the MIDNIGHT HOUR, that I [Jesus] will rock you in the MIDNIGHT HOUR, early in the morning, that is what He said, through the sickness and the pain and more." Further insights on the MIDNIGHT HOUR. A must read with the intentions to witness more breakthrough, power and move of God through increase MIDNIGHT HOUR to early morning prayers.
Happy Women's History Month featuring Deborah, the Lady of Distinction. She was known as a "Fearless Patriot, the 5th Judge of Israel, Prophetess, Agitator suggesting activist and decisive action, Warrior, Poetess, Wife, Maternal Figure and most of all her trust in God as she sat under her Palm tree to rule in righteousness translating the revelation of God. Her heart was filled with "Grace divine" like a sweet smelling savor over the whole land representing God." The scripture references are Judges 4 and 5, Hebrews 11:32-34. Blog dives into Deborah's attributes and the many ways todays' women are a reflection of Deborah.
