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Everyone ought to know the story about Jonah, the Old Testament prophet that was swallowed by a "Big fish." So welcome to this Monday Morning Inspirational Blog titled, RUN BUT CAN'T HIDE. Reasons for Jonah's flee attempt like most of us relates to fear; then for many may include hate and prejudice towards others that are different from me and you. Jonah felt this way towards Nineveh, a foreign gentile city. They were unlike him since he was an Israelite. Thus Jonah chose and thought he could "RUN" from his God given assignment. Really like he could find a hiding place. Seemingly in his rebellion had forgotten God is everywhere at all times. Nowhere to hide. Read Psalm 139:7-12. This blog speaks more on God's Omnipresence, light on the real fish, his horrific experience, his second chance to fulfill his God given assignment, the revival, Jonah's heart and how his story relates to your life and mine. A must read!
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.
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!
Blog titled, GOD'S LOVE IS REAL focuses on Hosea known as a "Minor prophet." Not because his message is of no substance, because he continues speaking to us today. The All-Knowingly God knew before time Israel would "Turn their back" on Him. Yet because of His unfailing LOVE the LORD still led their escape out of Egypt. Think about the love of a parent. We still go the extra mile for our children too. The LORD warned Israel "Not to worship false idols." They sinned anyhow. We share GOD'S emotional pain, like us when hurt by those we love; the magnitude of God's love is demonstrated through the metaphor of a Marital contract; finally expression of GOD'S LOVE through His covenant (promise) for his people Israel; every believe and those to come to realize more and more that GOD'S LOVE IS REAL and inclusive.
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.
