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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 While others may hold their emotions within but, most times the hurt appears in other ways like withdrawn, anger and/or substance use which is a temporary fix to make us feel "Good" or better.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.
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 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!
Welcome to Monday Morning Inspirational Blog titled GOD'S DIVINE PURPOSE for you and me. Have you ever pondered or tried to define your life purpose? Many have been perplexed or struggle to reckon-understand "Why I am here? My reason for existence? Those aware of their life purpose at tender ages quite often find themselves "Walking in the "foot-steps" of mother and/or father. Generations of police officers, teachers, doctors, nurses, lawyers and/or CEO of the family business. Blog titled GOD'S DIVINE PURPOSE for your life and mine. Focusing on passion, gifts, talents, the pursuit of happiness, success and the truths about GOD'S DIVINE PURPOSE.
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."
What's heavy on your heart this morning or thoughts of situations that disrupts your sleep? Despite reminders of Matthew 11:28 "Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden (burdened), and I will give you rest. Then Proverbs 3:24 "When thou lay down, thou shalt not be afraid: yea, thou shalt lie down, and thy sleep shall be sweet.
Welcome to Monday Morning Inspirational Blog EVERYTHING YOU NEED is in The BOOK OF PSALMS to combat heavy hearts and a peaceless mind. Yet offering you and I soooo much more. Dive in with us as we share the goodness of God, His aide that addresses every trouble, prayers for all situations, how to wait and/or what it means to wait on God, the power of praise, the exaltations of Jehovah's Holy Name and so much more. 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.