In the year 2011.....
I thank you for being:
A deliverer for my Family
Our Provider
My Lover
My Strong Tower
Miracle Worker
Healer
Patient with me
My Sustainer
God, you have been all that and more for me. I thank you, I love you, I appreciate you, You are the Great I AM, the Bright and Morning Star. The Greatest Lover of ALL.
This has been an exceptional 12 months; You have given me many testimonies. I look forward to continued growth in my walk and relationship with you.
I Love you Jesus
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Washing Machine
A couple months ago my clothes dryer died so I purchased a new washing machine and dryer… the new kind without the agitator. While reading the operating manuals for instructions and experimenting with a load of laundry, an error message popped up and I had to go to the trouble shoot section to figure out what the problem was and make the recommended adjustments.
One morning while going through my bible study, I realized that the concept of our relationship with God is metaphorically similar to a washing machine. I started imagining the following …
Our Operating Manual: The bible which provides instructions on healthy living and healthy relationships for our survival both with fellow human beings and with God.
Laundry: Us humans who desire to live clean and holy unto our God
Detergent: The Blood of Jesus
Troubleshoot: The Holy Spirit
Warranty: Jesus death, burial and resurrection
Hallelujah!!! Thank You Jesus.
Friday, September 9, 2011
Praise
Song:
When I think of the goodness of Jesus and all He has done for me
My soul shall sing Ha lle lu jah....Praise God for saving me.
Oh Lord our God how excellent is your Name
In all the earth how excellent is your Name
Let us exalt Jesus
Mighty Jehovah we Praise your Name
Mighty Jehovah we Praise your Name
When I think of the goodness of Jesus and all He has done for me
My soul shall sing Ha lle lu jah....Praise God for saving me.
Oh Lord our God how excellent is your Name
In all the earth how excellent is your Name
Let us exalt Jesus
Mighty Jehovah we Praise your Name
Mighty Jehovah we Praise your Name
Friday, August 19, 2011
Choices and Love
I enjoy watching nature documentaries about animals. I'm not sure why this is so intriguing to me but I always look forward to watching them on PBS and animal planet. One thing I've always admired is how female animals and birds are so careful about who they allow to mate with them.
The male species would always have to prove themselves via strength and or display then the female would in most cases decide whether or not they would allow this male to mate with them for offspring.
I always wonder how much thought and consideration humans take in account with regards to offspring when choosing a mate. The thought and consideration I am referencing is not necessarily about looks as much as character traits which are usually expressed through this males life choices.
I consider that Adam and Eve were created perfect and lived in a perfect environment but their bad choices holds consequences to all generations after who were born in sin and shapen in iniquity thus we all have the natural tendency to sin because of our forefathers who were made perfect but their choices have passed down consequences to us.
My point is that it appears that our bad choices (lying/deception, laziness, high mindedness, manipulation, gossiping, fornication/adultery, hypocrisy etc, etc.) will have some genetically/spiritually infused consequences passed on to our children. In Exodus 20:5-6 says For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.
I strive daily to love the Lord not only via 'lip service' but through my choices. That does not mean that I am perfect as I slip up sometimes but I believe that having a mind to truly Love God though our choices He will show mercy to me and to those who are purposeful in keeping his commands and this mercy will extend though our generations.
Some say the ten commandments were for the old testament times and we are no longer required to adhere to them and instead pointing to the new testament Matthew 22:39 which states
36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?”
37 Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’[d] 38 This is the first and great commandment.
39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’[e]
40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
I highlighted verse 40 which points back to the ten commands in Exodus 20:1-17. The first five commands in Exodus 20:1-17 outlines how we demonstrate our love for God and the last 5 commands illustrate how we show love to our neighbors.
John 14:15 says: “If you love Me, keep My commandments.
The male species would always have to prove themselves via strength and or display then the female would in most cases decide whether or not they would allow this male to mate with them for offspring.
I always wonder how much thought and consideration humans take in account with regards to offspring when choosing a mate. The thought and consideration I am referencing is not necessarily about looks as much as character traits which are usually expressed through this males life choices.
I consider that Adam and Eve were created perfect and lived in a perfect environment but their bad choices holds consequences to all generations after who were born in sin and shapen in iniquity thus we all have the natural tendency to sin because of our forefathers who were made perfect but their choices have passed down consequences to us.
My point is that it appears that our bad choices (lying/deception, laziness, high mindedness, manipulation, gossiping, fornication/adultery, hypocrisy etc, etc.) will have some genetically/spiritually infused consequences passed on to our children. In Exodus 20:5-6 says For I, the LORD your God, am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children to the third and fourth generations of those who hate Me, but showing mercy to thousands, to those who love Me and keep My commandments.
I strive daily to love the Lord not only via 'lip service' but through my choices. That does not mean that I am perfect as I slip up sometimes but I believe that having a mind to truly Love God though our choices He will show mercy to me and to those who are purposeful in keeping his commands and this mercy will extend though our generations.
Some say the ten commandments were for the old testament times and we are no longer required to adhere to them and instead pointing to the new testament Matthew 22:39 which states
36 “Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?”
37 Jesus said to him, “ ‘You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’[d] 38 This is the first and great commandment.
39 And the second is like it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’[e]
40 On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”
I highlighted verse 40 which points back to the ten commands in Exodus 20:1-17. The first five commands in Exodus 20:1-17 outlines how we demonstrate our love for God and the last 5 commands illustrate how we show love to our neighbors.
John 14:15 says: “If you love Me, keep My commandments.
Monday, August 15, 2011
A Bruised Heart
I have so much admiration for bloggers who share personal experiences of hurt and pain because it really takes a lot of courage to share your heart. I am going to make myself vulnerable today and share a deep hurt and the realizations/revelations I got from it.
I really really like this young man that I've known for about 6 years now. He is handsome, ambitious and loves the Lord. I have met his family (an intentional action by him). One day several years ago he asked that I come and meet his father. I've attended his place of worship by invitation several times and have been introduced to his friends. I was invited to and attended his graduations etc. But while these actions would seem as if he likes me in actuality I'm confused and really don't think he does.
He rarely calls me or texts me and Iattribute excuse this to his school schedule as he is currently in a rigorous PhD medical program. I reach out to him most times (once every other month) to say hi and briefly chit chat. He doesn't/hasn't tried to "toast me". on the rare occasions that I send him a text message just saying hi and how are you his responses are brief. Well over the weekend I sent a text asking if he was OK since I haven't heard from him all summer (except once when he sent me a text asking how I was doing) and I knew he would be returning to school. He said he was OK and that he returned to school the day prior. No elaboration just dry, he didn't even make time to stop by and see me or suggest that we have lunch/dinner before he leaves.
I was a bit crushed as I reallylike ' admire' this guy. Any way the Holy Spirit spoke to me so profoundly as I reflected over my life on various disappointments, for example not getting the job that I wanted at a particular time, not getting house I wanted, but when I look back, I thank God because HE had something better in store for me for all these instances and more. I am in the best job and organization that I could ever dream of; The house I live in is so much nicer than the one I previously thought I had to have. so many more examples.
I pray that I will be patient and allow God to orchestrate and dictate my future as I know He has the best in store for me.
I really really like this young man that I've known for about 6 years now. He is handsome, ambitious and loves the Lord. I have met his family (an intentional action by him). One day several years ago he asked that I come and meet his father. I've attended his place of worship by invitation several times and have been introduced to his friends. I was invited to and attended his graduations etc. But while these actions would seem as if he likes me in actuality I'm confused and really don't think he does.
He rarely calls me or texts me and I
I was a bit crushed as I really
I pray that I will be patient and allow God to orchestrate and dictate my future as I know He has the best in store for me.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Hair
It's been quite a number of years since I've worn my hair completely natural, probably about 4 or 5 years now. However I remember just prior to going natural that each time I was getting relaxers, I started getting this conviction and ill feeling about altering the state of my hair that God gave me. This was not due to any external pressure as 4 or 5 years ago in my location there were not a lot of people talking about or going natural so I was not being "brain washed" by any external influences. So this inner guilt kept getting stronger and stronger until one day after taking braids out of my relaxed hair I had it cut off to the new growth length. That is how I started to embrace the hair God gave me.
I wear it out in what I describe as a poof with a scarf wrapped around most of the time. To be totally honest, I am proud of my hair and who I am. BUT, I am really considering perming again. I don't know when but I know soon. I am ready for another change and can always start all over again with natural hair when I'm ready.
I wear it out in what I describe as a poof with a scarf wrapped around most of the time. To be totally honest, I am proud of my hair and who I am. BUT, I am really considering perming again. I don't know when but I know soon. I am ready for another change and can always start all over again with natural hair when I'm ready.
Monday, July 25, 2011
One Sentence
Hello Friends!
Hope you had a great weekend. Just wanted to share these 'One Sentence Sermons' below for personal meditation and reflection.
These clever quotes were taken from http://www.preparingforeternity.com/ a lovely wealth of information and truth can be found there.
Love You!
Hope you had a great weekend. Just wanted to share these 'One Sentence Sermons' below for personal meditation and reflection.
These clever quotes were taken from http://www.preparingforeternity.com/ a lovely wealth of information and truth can be found there.
- Don't put a question mark where God put a period.
- A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.
- To be almost saved is to be totally lost.
- Give Satan an inch and he'll be a ruler.
- Give God what's right, not what's left!
- Exercise daily. Walk with the Lord!
Love You!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
What's Your Favorite
Do you have a favorite bible story/account? I LOVE the story of Adam and Eve...ever since childhood. My mother sometimes reminds me that when I was younger during our devotion times, I always wanted to hear Adam and Eve story. The only way she could satisfy me and maintain her peace from not having to repeat the same story over and over again was to tell me another bible story and randomly interject Adam and Eve in it. I think that is so funny!
Any way, as I am much older now there is just something about the Creation story that warms my heart. Pure perfection in the Man and Woman that God designed. Can you imagine the perfect beauty that surrounded them in that garden, Eden. I tried to imagine what it mush have been like but I can't. That's why I can't wait to get to heaven to talk with them and get first hand account of what it was like. I can't wait to get to heaven so that I can experience perfect creation as God promises to create a new heaven and a new earth. I am excited! I just continue to ask God for His grace to cover me so that I will be found a good and faithful.
Any way, as I am much older now there is just something about the Creation story that warms my heart. Pure perfection in the Man and Woman that God designed. Can you imagine the perfect beauty that surrounded them in that garden, Eden. I tried to imagine what it mush have been like but I can't. That's why I can't wait to get to heaven to talk with them and get first hand account of what it was like. I can't wait to get to heaven so that I can experience perfect creation as God promises to create a new heaven and a new earth. I am excited! I just continue to ask God for His grace to cover me so that I will be found a good and faithful.
Monday, June 27, 2011
Is He?
I have this guy friend that I really like admire a lot. He is ambitious, God fearing, good looking, well mannered, working on PhD in the Medical field full time and works every opportunity he gets to earn $$. Although I know that no one is "Perfect" he exudes what I would consider "perfect." I've met his family and friends, attended an event or two per his invitation and so forth.
The only thing is that I am always calling or reaching out to him to touch bases. He is always busy with school and/or work. Could it be that He's just not that into me or is he gay. I question this because,you I've never seen or heard him talk about a girl or any special female in his life, he doesn't try to talk me up (I considered that to be the Christian principles or respect). He is so fine, goal oriented, respectful, but help me understand.....what could it be? I can't stand it. I want to ask him but I don't want to risk our pure/innocent friendship. What would you do?
The only thing is that I am always calling or reaching out to him to touch bases. He is always busy with school and/or work. Could it be that He's just not that into me or is he gay. I question this because,
True Worship
What does worship mean to you? I have been pondering this question for the past few days and I am convicted that Worship is not a feeling, its not an occasion but it is a lifestyle.
I am convinced that we Worship God when our choices honor Him, when we submit to His will, when we make time to commune with Him during each day..... When we humble ourselves in challenging situations, when we are able to forgive those who hurt us and move on and when we are able to serve others. This is what True Worship means to me.
Dear God It is my desire to Worship you in every aspect of my life. Please forgive me where I have failed and help me to always be mindful that True Worship is the reason for my existence; You created me for your good pleasure and I surrender all to you today. In Jesus Name.
I am convinced that we Worship God when our choices honor Him, when we submit to His will, when we make time to commune with Him during each day..... When we humble ourselves in challenging situations, when we are able to forgive those who hurt us and move on and when we are able to serve others. This is what True Worship means to me.
Dear God It is my desire to Worship you in every aspect of my life. Please forgive me where I have failed and help me to always be mindful that True Worship is the reason for my existence; You created me for your good pleasure and I surrender all to you today. In Jesus Name.
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Lord Your Holy
My God is truly a deliverer. I just want to say Thank You! My Heart Cry's Thank YOU UUU
Song By Helen Baylor: Lord Your Holy
Wonderful, Glorious, Holy, and Righteous, Victorious, Conqueror, Triumphant and Mighty
Healer, Deliverer, Shield and Defense; Strong Tower and My Best Friend
He's Omnipotent, Omnipresent Soon Coming King
Alpha, Omega, Lord of everything...............Holy, holy, holy is Your Name
There's not enough words that I can say
To tell you how much I appreciate
All the wonderful things You've given me
Your loving kindness
Your tender mercies
It's my desire to praise You
And tell you how much I love You
You're worthy of all the honor
Lord You're worthy of all the praise
Song By Helen Baylor: Lord Your Holy
Wonderful, Glorious, Holy, and Righteous, Victorious, Conqueror, Triumphant and Mighty
Healer, Deliverer, Shield and Defense; Strong Tower and My Best Friend
He's Omnipotent, Omnipresent Soon Coming King
Alpha, Omega, Lord of everything...............Holy, holy, holy is Your Name
There's not enough words that I can say
To tell you how much I appreciate
All the wonderful things You've given me
Your loving kindness
Your tender mercies
It's my desire to praise You
And tell you how much I love You
You're worthy of all the honor
Lord You're worthy of all the praise
Monday, June 20, 2011
Humility
How would you define humility? How do you demonstrate humility in various aspects of your life? I know for me it isn't an easy thing. But I continue to stretch out to God for his strength and to be clothed in His righteousness so that I can truly demonstrate the fruits of the spirit not just when I am in a comfortable situation/circumstances but when I am challenged, pushed and feeling frustrated.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Sunshine
I just adore the sun. Today is such a lovely day, actually we have been having pretty sunny days this week. It warms my soul. I really really wish the summer would linger like how the winter does. It always seems like as soon as its time for fall/winter those seasons don't hesitate but when it's time for the Spring/Summer the Winter season seems to always want to prolong it's stay, but never the reverse. Any way, the warm sun makes me want to sing this hymn
There is sunshine in my soul today,
More glorious and bright
Than glows in any earthly sky,
For Jesus is my Light.
A carol to my King,
And Jesus, listening, can hear
The songs I cannot sing.
For, when the Lord is near,
The dove of peace sings in my heart,
The flowers of grace appear.
And hope and praise and love,
For blessings which He gives me now,
For joys “laid up” above.
More glorious and bright
Than glows in any earthly sky,
For Jesus is my Light.
Refrain
O there’s sunshine, blessed sunshine,
When the peaceful, happy moments roll;
When Jesus shows His smiling face,
There is sunshine in the soul.
There is music in my soul today,When the peaceful, happy moments roll;
When Jesus shows His smiling face,
There is sunshine in the soul.
A carol to my King,
And Jesus, listening, can hear
The songs I cannot sing.
Refrain
There is springtime in my soul today,For, when the Lord is near,
The dove of peace sings in my heart,
The flowers of grace appear.
Refrain
There is gladness in my soul today,And hope and praise and love,
For blessings which He gives me now,
For joys “laid up” above.
Refrain
Have a Sunshiny Blessed Day and accept the Love of God's Son Jesus Christ today. Allow His Love to be your sunshine, warmth, comfort and security.
Monday, June 6, 2011
Who Hooo
I'm so happy to log in and see that I have my first follower! What a Blessing to have 'Blessing O' to be my first interested reader. I am now so happy.....thanks Blessing.
I'ts just so coincidental that I was going to write a blog on who will be the first to officially follow me and to my surprize. Anyway, welcome to you and all the others who will "Follow me" in the future!
I am feeling a little sad that I did not spen quality time with God this weekend. But I will not allow any guilt over my lack of not spending time with Him to seperate me from approaching my father. I just wan't my life to be a complete sacrifice of praise.
I'ts just so coincidental that I was going to write a blog on who will be the first to officially follow me and to my surprize. Anyway, welcome to you and all the others who will "Follow me" in the future!
I am feeling a little sad that I did not spen quality time with God this weekend. But I will not allow any guilt over my lack of not spending time with Him to seperate me from approaching my father. I just wan't my life to be a complete sacrifice of praise.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Trust and Never Doubt
The title of this post is inspired by a song that I don't know the official title of but somewhere in the chorus it says
Trust and never doubt, Jesus will surley bring you out, He Never Failedyou me yet. My family face some trials and situations that we need God's divine favor to come through for us again. Situations like these remind me of the children of isreal who were taken out of Egypt and then "wondered" through the wilderness before the got to the promised land. During the wilderness experience God provided for their every need and fought off their enemies. Please join me in petitioning our Father God to continue to release His favor over the life of my family and that he will continue to favor us, deliver us, use us and fight our battles. Victory is ours in Jesus Name Amen.
Trust and never doubt, Jesus will surley bring you out, He Never Failed
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
The Wonder of IT All
Today is a wonderful day. I am so secure in my Savious love and protection. Lord, I thank you for taking such good care of me. I thank you for your Grace and Mercy. As the song says, When I think of the goodness of Jesus, and all He has done for me. I get excited, I feel dancing in my feet, I feel clapping in my hands. My desire is to please God and to honor, rightly represent Him by bing obedient, respectful and having a servanthood response to life. Not to be served but to serve those who God places in my life.
Song:
"Make me a servant Humble and meek
Lord let me lift up those who are weak
And may the prayers of my heart always be
Make me a servant Make me a servant
Make me a servant today."
Song:
"Make me a servant Humble and meek
Lord let me lift up those who are weak
And may the prayers of my heart always be
Make me a servant Make me a servant
Make me a servant today."
Monday, May 9, 2011
Hear My Prayers Oh LORD
Why should I feel discouraged? Why should the shadows come... Why should my heart feel lowly. Jesus is my portion, a constant Friend is He.
I'm on the winning side. We shall overcome. I know my Redeemer Lives.
Dear Jesus,
You know all about my situation. I have been so bruised and battered by trials in this life but I testify that You have been my Shield and Strong defense. You have never left my side. Please create in me a clean, patient, sensitive heart and renew a right spirit within me. Help me to honor and uphold the dearest in my life. help us to get through. Please remember us, fight for us, please defend and deliver us and let our joy be continually full in our hearts. In Jesus Name......Amen.
I'm on the winning side. We shall overcome. I know my Redeemer Lives.
Dear Jesus,
You know all about my situation. I have been so bruised and battered by trials in this life but I testify that You have been my Shield and Strong defense. You have never left my side. Please create in me a clean, patient, sensitive heart and renew a right spirit within me. Help me to honor and uphold the dearest in my life. help us to get through. Please remember us, fight for us, please defend and deliver us and let our joy be continually full in our hearts. In Jesus Name......Amen.
Friday, April 29, 2011
My Hearts Desires
04/29/2011
It is my hearts desire to please God and to live a life of honor, respect and allegiance to my King, the God of heaven and Earth, the creator and ruler of all. I am so honored to be loved and cared for by Him. I consider his love such a privilege and honor. Thank you Jesus for Loving me so much.
As I watched the Fairy Tale wedding of Kate and William this morning, my heart was filled with joy and I could sence the level of peace and comfort they shared with each other. I admired the simple elegance of the Wedding. There is something breathtaking about simple elegance, something almost to the sort of reverence. May their union be blessed with patience, peace, joy and fulfillment as they journey on in service.
I look forward to the day when I will join my God chosen prince to share all of lifes joys, challenges and priases to our Heavenly King.
It is my hearts desire to please God and to live a life of honor, respect and allegiance to my King, the God of heaven and Earth, the creator and ruler of all. I am so honored to be loved and cared for by Him. I consider his love such a privilege and honor. Thank you Jesus for Loving me so much.
As I watched the Fairy Tale wedding of Kate and William this morning, my heart was filled with joy and I could sence the level of peace and comfort they shared with each other. I admired the simple elegance of the Wedding. There is something breathtaking about simple elegance, something almost to the sort of reverence. May their union be blessed with patience, peace, joy and fulfillment as they journey on in service.
I look forward to the day when I will join my God chosen prince to share all of lifes joys, challenges and priases to our Heavenly King.
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