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Having Faith even when you cant see it

2014-05-05T19:52:00.002-04:00

"In 2010 I decided to launch out and start my own Radio Station. The reason was because I (1) wanted to create something specifically designed for people who I know loved music and other programs and (2) programming that was constructed to inform,educate and entertain them. Before I got started a friend of mine who I've known for years and was like a brother to me had a dream to start his own radio station as well, so I put my efforts on pause to help him realize his station. Now after seeing that it is foundated and going in the direction he wants it to go, with much prayer and meditating I decided to finish what I started, but I realized it was going to take capital to make it come to fruition. As I prayed God put specific people in my path to enlighten me with information about how I could get the funding. My problem is I am too anxious and expecting what I need from people and not from God. As I type this post I'm realizing he is the source,he is the one who opens the doors,provides the resources, touches the heart of the one he wants to give and it all ends and begins with him. I reminded myself what Hebrews 11:1 says,"11 Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. I'm going to step back and trust God and stop banking everything on what I expect to see to make things well with me...In the end its his will I want to see fulfilled not mine. I must have faith even when I cant even see it.~ Thomas Hill

God's not going to co-sign on something he didnt authorize

2012-06-07T12:19:00.000-04:00

We have made a lot of decisions without consulting God.....Decisions about our walk in life,children's upbringing,single lifestyle, the choosing of a mate and the list goes on and on..When we hit a snag(those of us on this christian walk) we then begin to seek God after the fact for resolution or clarity about what we should do next.Here's where we have to face the truth and most times we don't want to.

God is not going to bless anything that does not line up with HIS WILL for our lives.What kind of Father would he be if he did...Is he harsh,yes, is he stern,yes again,but most of all he is loving and kind and he knows what he design us for and our purpose in this earth.

Jeremiah 29:11 says,"¹¹For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end." God knows what he has planned for your future and your first responsibility is to seek his face so you can better understand what your purpose is and why you are being sent and equipped to do it...We often run into road blocks in life because what we want is a conflict of interest with what God has planned...Learn to hear his voice and heed his instructions.

Your future is waiting on you to submit to the will of God, so you can receive what God has ordained..Stop fighting HIS WILL for your life and come to reality that"God's not going to co-sign on something he didn't authorize."

Atmospheric Conditions In The Home And How They Affect Your Child

2011-11-10T08:57:00.002-05:00

Now I know this may cause some to be very angry but this is simply a observation that I've noticed and honestly wanted to speak to.The reality in this society is that most children that are being raised, are being raised in a single parent home.So the atmosphere of that home has to be just right to stimulate the proper growth of that child.So what you do, say and respond to, affects that child negatively or positively.

A very disturbing trend in the last several years has caused me to take a very deep look at somethings and come to some conclusions of my own.Young men who go on to become grown men(and not all men but enough) have a very unhealthy level of disrespect for women.Some of this starts with their mothers.Many have seen their mothers interaction with men and some of it as a child, namely a male child experiencing things they shouldn't hear or see.

What it does is begins to plant the thought that this is how all females are, and this is how they respond and interact with men.Now if they have daughters the same can happens as well.Their daughters then interpret, this is how you deal with men or handle them for lack of a better word.This is where you see the cycle of abuse,infidelity, and countless other things being passed down from generation to generation in women.

The way we change this is become more responsible parents..If you've experienced and anguished over this,why would you want your child to suffer this same uncomfortable pain as well...break the cycle...make the sacrifice necessary...remember it was your choices and actions that brought them here stand up and be accountable.

Now men you play just as a significant part as well...Your irresponsible behavior is not excused. Why would you disrespect and hurt something that adds so much to your life?Why punish a woman for what you've experienced with someone because of that lack of love and respect for themselves? Why men is it so hard to be credible,accountable and responsible, do you care about anyone but yourselves?We have the capacity to think but spend too much time making excuses instead of making a difference.

Being Fathers we as men should want to make a difference in the life of our child..A perfect example can be found in God. A Father who is stern,loving,forgiving and constantly pressing to make us better.We can help our children Men and Women, if we are willing to be better and do better....We have to be better and do better...OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURE DEPENDS ON IT.......!

Stay On His(Jesus) Path

2011-04-27T09:04:00.001-04:00

Why are we so hard headed?Why are we so determined to try to plot our own course?Why are we consumed by wanting to feel good?Mainly because our flesh has alot more control over us than what we want to admit.We turn to the wrong people and things for all the wrong reasons,because "I want to feel better."We quickly forget that these very decisions have cause us alot of grief throughout our lives.

We never are satisfied mainly because what we seek has no connection to Jesus Christ. Its source is the flesh and its feelings,fleeting whims that never satisfy.But i'm not here to tell you about something you already know,let's discuss how you can move forward.The main thing we need to do is realize that its not about us and our feelings.Those are the very things that have cause us to travel this course stumbling aimlessly.

God's word is the only thing that can unlock our true identity.We don't spend time in it mainly because we want to feel good, and because we will discover what we need to do is greater than what we want to do.Our selfish nature(flesh) screams to be in control of where its going but has no course.Look to God for strength,trust in what his word says about you because his word was design for your benefit and your road map to living.

Don't let the pitfalls of life slow you down.Climb out of your pits and move onward to your destination.Remember you only need validation from Jesus Christ not people,places or things...Pray..seek his face.....give him glory....and keep your mind stay on him..Find people who have Jesus's heart and will encourage you, people who will pray with and for you and you do the same with and for them. You don't have to do this alone.

He left us with provisions for this Journey,one another.......find wise sound people and plant them in your life to help you grow. No matter how hard,overwhelming or difficult "Stay on (Jesus')Path" the rewards are priceless.

Are You A Pretender?

2011-03-15T12:29:00.000-04:00

Whatever is dominant inside you will come out.No matter how much you try to cover it up or disguise it it will fight its way for position to gain control over you.Many of us struggle constantly with our inner demons.Each one trying to position itself to gain control over your life to alter your destiny in Jesus Christ.We must be very discipline about this.

If we want to change whatever we are in bondange over, we need to first seek the face of God.It's his divine purpose for your life that is top priority.Not what you want to do,go,or have.In this earth, every individual has been sent to add to its greatness.Unfortunately because of our sinful nature we often times get of course because our flesh is easily distracted.

In order for us to experience the true power of God in our lives, we must learn to acknowledge our shortcomings and be willing to correct them and become focused on one agenda, pleasing God. He knows who you are.....he knows what you will become,what and who you will impact.The question is are you ready to hear his voice or continue to listen to your own...?

Stop pretending you are somebody special.......Learn to first know who you are in Jesus Christ..It is through is his eyes you need to discover the real you.Aren't you tired of aimlessly wondering around confused and lost.Let him put you on your chosen path today..He loves you much more than you could ever love yourself and he designed you to impact this world...stop pretending and discover the real you now..Don't procrastinate, seek God's face to know the real you, right now.......

First Things First

2011-03-14T21:55:00.003-04:00

Earthly relationships between men and women struggle due to a unhealthy relationship with God.When we know God we then know what true love actually is.Problem is our flesh has a hard time staying in its place.Its like a unruly child that does not want to be obedient and you the responsible parent, have not exacted any discipline over it..

We act so perplexed by the divorce rate,abortions,infidelity and so many other things.The reality is we don't love and respect God. Because if we truly loved him we would strive to keep his commandments.We use too many excuses to not press our way,endure and perservere.Eveveryday we are looking for the quickest path to resolving our circumstances.

We don't want to suffer and we certainly dont want to be accountable.We give up and in too quickly,"Its too hard or its too difficult"is what we convience ourselves of...And what we speak out of mouths come to past because we do not recognize the power that lies within our speech.It's time to get to know God like you've never done before.

Try loving him for who he is and not for what he can do.Spend intimate time with him to find out what real love is all about..Let him be first in your life so he can guide and lead you to the real truth and not the truth you want to see to make you comfortable living and acting the way you do..Give him a chance to show you how great he is and always remeber ,"First Things First".

Pay Attention And Gain Understanding

2011-02-24T08:50:00.001-05:00

As I've gotten older and I pray more wiser,I've learned that if you pay attention to things that happen in your life you will be a better person for it.We sometimes will get off track and try to force certain events to be the way we want them to be.But if we reflect back on how they started and how they ended we can clearly see it for what it is.

We must not be angry about the experiences we've come through.Learn and grow from it.Be determined to become even more better than before you encountered it.Thank God for it and move forward.When I reflect back over my life, I just thank God for him bringing me through those storms in my life and me being able to be around and tell my story and share with others as well on how they too can be more than a conqueror despite what they have experienced.

Life's journey is not always sweet.Its test and trials sometimes will make you feel beaten and worn down.But when you think about it, they only prove to strengthen and make you stronger.The bible says"no weapon formed against you will prosper."It didn't say it wouldn't form but it will not prosper.Remember the God within you is greater than any situation or circumstances.He is the difference maker and his love bears witness to that.

Don't be araid to fail.Embrace,grow from it and be thankful through it.Life has its twist and turns but through it all we must endure and meet the challenges head on. The bottom line is to "Pay Attention And Gain Understanding."

Do Not Be Wise In Your Own Eyes

2011-02-23T08:50:00.001-05:00

Real wisdom is learned through submission.No matter how long we live in this earth we will never learn it all.However the lessons we do encounter, we must maximize all they have to share with us.We must not be close minded about anything and always be subject to learning and growing.The bible says"Wisdom is the principle thing but in all the getting get understanding."

Understanding can only come from God.We are limitless without his guidance and access to his understanding.When we walk in the proper relationship with him we are accessing one of the greatest sources of power and knowledge known to man.Our life walk becomes more clearer and our purpose more obvious.We must understand we are not here to simply live and exist, but to help build something that is far greater than us.

When we realize that this world was not simply built on the premise of satisfying us and us alone, we recognize we have been placed in it to add to its greatness.God did not create you for a small purpose. By being connected to him you have been predestined for greatness.
Time to eliminate all fear,doubt,hesitation and frustration.He is faithful that promise.Recognize from your past how dangerous it is to lean on your own understanding.

Time is moving along..Get the best from life.stay connected to God and remember"Do Not Be Wise In Your Own Eyes."

This Is Not The Time to Give Up

2011-02-21T11:14:00.001-05:00

There are certainly lots of reasons to give up,marriage crumbling,relationships faltering,disobedient kids,finances unstable,inconsistent relationship with God and so forth and so on.Problem is we have relied on these very things to stabilize,direct and comfort us,instead of trusting in the promises of God to see us through.The question we need to ask ourselves is do we want to live, and what kind of sacrifice are we willing to make to see this through?

You are the only one who can answer those questions and make it happen.Everyday will have its own set of problem and obstacles.We first must recondition our minds on how to handle them.We first need to ask God for guidance in these matters.We need to spend time with him to hear the right instructions, so we can follow through to meet our goals.We must follow them to the letter and not include our own input into it.

We must be willing to listen and act.....not just hear and ponder.Trust God enough to know that his perfect will for your life is just that, HIS PERFECT WILL.With him as your guide and your counselor he will never ill advise you about anything.Mainly because he has alot invested in your future.He knows the enemy wants to take you out, but you must always remember "greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world."

Yes times are tough,but just trust God with all you have...."This Is Not The Time to Give Up."

God Has No Secrets

2011-02-20T19:29:00.004-05:00

Lets define the word SECRET...Secret--kept from knowledge or view,designed to elude observation or detection,something kept from the knowledge of others or shared only confidentially with a few.Every thing that God reveals to us is no secret.He makes it clear who he is and what his expectations are.He does not hide his feelings about us, they are not a secret.

He makes it known to us all what he expects, and freely provides us with how the outcome will be for us if we either obey or disobeyed.He does not try to confound or confuse. He wants the best for us.The biggest gesture of his love for was shown at the cross, when he sacrificed his only son so we could live forever.He knows that even though wisdom is the principal thing, in all our attempting with the knowledge we have access through him, we must be willing to take the time to understand it.

If it's anyone who has secrets, its us.From the beginning of time we've had secrets. First it was Adam and Eve in the garden.Later Cain after kiliing his brother Able, and there are more examples as well.We have a difficult time being accountable for our recklessness.We find it more easier and convienent to cover it up than to admit our mistakes.

We love playing the "justify blame game." "I did this because,...It's their fault,....If it wasn't for so and so I could have"...and on and on..We have since the beginning of time wanted the easiest path to getting what we want, and it doesnt matter who we hurt or what we have to do to attain it. God gave us free will to make choices for ourselves,why?

Because he wants us to make a choice(because he did not want to force himself on us) to see that he is not a lier,that his word will do exactly what it promises, and help you live life according to what his word says.Our biggest struggle is in that fact we think we are entitled in this life to whatever we want.We don't realize that until we discipline,structure,humble and strive to know who God designed us to be, we fight constant a uphill battle.

God wants the best for you and he expects your best before him........Study his word and get to know him and then you will see for yourself that "God Has No Secrets."

Pay Attention:Mind Your Own Business

2011-02-20T14:02:00.002-05:00

We must learn to stop being preoccupied by whats going on in the world and learn to focus on ourselves.This preoccupation with being jealous and coveting other people have cause many people much anguish and unnecessary distractions.We become to slain by what we see and do not understand that we cannot have everything we see and everything we see is not in our best interest.

Even though we may not admit it we like judging others.It's a very bad character flaw for many of us.Most times it's done to make us feel a little better about our own lives and own way of living.Where we miss things is that everyone's assignment in life is different and everyone's impact in this world is different.We don't have time to watch anyone else's missteps because rest assured you are certainly tripping over your ownself with yours.

The reality is there is no way you can help or offer advise to anyone until you can get yourself strong enough.How can the weak help the weak?We must learn to walk and embrace a foundational relationship with Jesus Christ.We must Build up our CHARACTER,be more senstive to the plight of others,love unconditionally,give what you can to bless others,learn how to be selfless instead of selfish and above all put GOD FIRST IN YOUR LIFE!

Paul in his letter to the Romans in Roman 15:1 put it best..."We who are strong ought to bear with the failings of the weak and not to please ourselves. Each of us should please our neighbors for their good, to build them up. For even Christ did not please himself but, as it is written: “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through the endurance taught in the Scriptures and the encouragement they provide we might have hope."

Want to be come strong and be able to bless others,you must first learn to" Pay Attention:Mind Your Own Business."

The Business of the Kingdom.........

Be Careful Of Your Choices

2011-02-19T09:11:00.000-05:00

Everyday you get a chance to do some awesome things to enrich your atmosphere around you and the kingdom of God.However it will be your choices that will prove to be the proof of what your outcome will be.You see alot of us want to see life as one big "I WANT WHAT I WANT PARTY." Well I hate to burst your bubble, it's not.

What we need to recognize is we have been put in this earth on assignment to affect the world for the kingdom.I know you're saying how can this be?Look at what Jesus says in Matthew 6:9,"“‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven." We have to follow instructions.Jesus makes it abundantly clear we need to seek and help establish and build the kingdom first before attempting to do anything else.

We are so busy wanting to be compensated before we ever put in the work.Have you ever been payed before you work?No...So why is it we resist to do things in their proper order?Here's a couple of reasons why.One is being lazy and the other is self gratification.We are not thankful for the abilty to work,alot of times its based in not being thankful over what we already have been blessed with.

Many of us have not grasped the concept of being thankful over a little.We dont even take care of the little God has blessed us with so how do you expect him to release even more based on your current choices?What we actually should be doing is thanking God for not overwhelming us with too much. Learn to be better stewards with what we already have.Learn that the greatest blessing is his son Jesus Christ,who died on the cross for our sins so we could recieve the greatest gift of all, eternal life.

Learn quickly what you want is not always what you need because you then allow your choices to become empty dreams never realized...I can't stress this enough, "Be Careful Of Your Choices."

You Cannot Legislate Morality

2011-02-18T13:01:00.001-05:00

There are alot of things in our society that are legal but are not ethical.We must decide who we will follow, what man says or what God word says.We are operating too much on what the world is calling for and and losing the core of what God is calling us to stand on,the truth of his word.

Man has passed all kinds of laws,amendments and statutes to validate his choices and his actions.In his attempt to establish order and protocol he is merely opening a door for certain behavior and actions that cause conflict and division inside himself.As I have said many times man's greatest enemy is himself.He has pulled and twisted himself in so many areas it ridiculous.The confusion he wrestles with, is of his own making and until he acknowleges God's word as the final say so he can only sink deeper and be forever lost.

We must do what is right first for ourselves and after we do this, we then can begin to be just as fair with others.Wrong is Wrong......there is no kind of justification for that.Have you noticed that the laws man makes often times has loopholes in them,a way to get around them or manipulate them.But that is not the case with God Laws.

We are held to a higher standard to honor,keep,obey,apply and live through these laws.The key to God's Laws is based in your character.Is your character above reproach,are your faithful,thoughtful,repectful.selfless and kind to others?Your character is your key in the eyes of God that determines your futures in the next life,not your works or deeds.More than that we must have a relationship that is based in Loyalty and Commitment to God and what he has to say.

Look at how the world tries daily to justify and cover up its wickedness with Laws of the land to excuse conduct and actions.Look at how it has affected the family,the church,homes,marriages,and our youth.Spend some time with God's word and you will quickly discover why this world is headed in the direction its in.

Most man made laws are based in the FLESH and not whats right before God.But if we trust and recieve God's Words and make it a part of our everyday living, we can truly transform ourselves to a place of true comfort that can only be found through him.

Its time to face the truth,"You Cannot Legislate Morality."

Time Is Irrelevant But Not Obedience

2011-02-17T11:16:00.002-05:00

We are so preoccupied about time~ let's define it based on its definition.TIME-an appointed, fixed, or customary moment or hour for something to happen, begin, or end,the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues,to regulate.Let's also look at the word obedience. OBEDIENCE- compliance, conformity, submission, to follow the commands or guidance of,to conform to or comply with.

Now let's see whats really going on here.We like measuring our living and what we accomplish in life based in time.And if we don't reach our goals in this set time we punish ourselves for it,how?By saying "since I didnt reach my goals its not meant to be" or we have failed to reach our purpose."Well have you considered maybe your goals may not line up with God intended purpose for your life?And it's your timing thats out of sync, and you're not walking in the timing of God?

We like believing that we understand a great many things.But life has proven that we have no real concept of time because we are in misstep with God.We lack the patience and substance to stand still.We feel we need to be constantly be doing something to keep us preoccupied.The real key is to get your mind on someone instead of something,God.

Here's what The book of Isaiah 55:8 shares with us," “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the LORD. “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts." We are too busy wanting to do our own things and not God's will.Your purpose in life is of greater value than what you WANT to do.Feeling good is our problem,we focus too much energy into this and miss God everytime.Our obedience brings clarity about who we are and where we are going.

Obedience eliminates time and allows us to become more resilent,patient,sound,purposed driven and more in line for God's will to manifest.Being impatient alters time constantly.It allows your do things too quickly and not based in wise thinking.Learn to wait, meaning take the time to build yourself up with sound priciples that God shares with us to apply to our lives daily.Resist temptation for taking short cuts and fleshly distractions that only give temporary pleasure.

Remember God sits in eternity and is not concerned with time,but his timing is always on time...Learn that"Time Is Irrelevant But Not Obedience."

You're In God's Way

2011-02-17T09:50:00.001-05:00

Every minute you lean to your own understanding you're in God's way.Everything we do we try to do is based in what we "THINK" is the best path for us.That's why we often find ourselves spiraling out of control at times,throwing caution to the wind in anticipation whatever comes back to us we will be able to handle or overcome.

What we have failed to recognize is our victory in every conflict or circumstance we encouter today was won at the cross.Christ carried all the weight of all our sins and shame well over 2000 years ago.Problem is we haven't let go of our will so his can come in and do the finished work in our lives.We are stubborn,selfish,egotistic,mean spirited,greedy, and lazy.Not all of us but enough of us are contributors to a very unstable society.

All we have to do to overcome the conflicts in our lives is "SUBMIT."I will tell your submission is not easy for one simple reason.We want control in and over our lives.We want some say so who we become,what we do in this world, how we impact it and what we get to do in it.Problem is with that is its not about you. It's about who called you for a great work to impact the world,yes the world.

Most times we struggle because we are trying to operate in who we think we are and not what God designed you for.You spend more time trying to listen to your own mind and reasoning and fail to seek who you are through Christ.We spend too much time seperating ourselves from our true self to satisfy too many things in our flesh.

By now if you've lived long enough and you've seen how the flesh can never be satisfied and how it can lead you down a path of unrighteous living and painful confusion. But all of that can be rectified by submission.Stop trying to figure out what God wants to do through and for you and recognize he has greater plans for you than you do for yourself.

Wake Up!"You're In God's Way!"

Forgiveness Heals

2011-02-15T09:37:00.002-05:00

There are two very powerful things that hinder people daily.One is unforgiveness, a sickness that disables you from seeing and reaching your potential.Secondly learning to forgive yourself.Life is filled with many different twist and turns.Mistakes will be made and situations mishandled.But at the end of the day you must learn to forgive.

Unforgiveness, lets examine its meaning.Unforgiveness-to feel resentment against,

to not grant pardon for or remission of (an offense, debt, etc.); absolve.to not cancel an indebtedness or liability of.Imagine how many people and things you walk around with everyday tied to your unforgiveness.Things you don't want to let go of.Things that dominate your thinking,altering,poising ,and paralyzing it and why?

Because you want revenge from being wronged,misled,manipulated and abused.You have to let it all go.Learn to embrace it as a learning curve and recieve all the information you can from the experience to make you more equipped to walk into another level of understanding for your purpose in life. This walk will have its share of bumps in the road but you must learn to recover quickly and prepare yourself for the next hurdle.

Forgiving yourself is a hard thing for many. I know myself how very hard this was for me to do.Mainly because I allowed my past and my mistakes to be my benchmark.But when I discovered the power of releasing it, it allowed me to think clearer and see a great many things more simpler than before. As time went on I learn to forgive myself quickly and instantly realizing the impact it had on my walk to becoming a better person.

This process will not be easy and it will not feel good,but it will be necessary to developing you to a person you never thought you could be..Release and Forgive it will be the best gift you could ever give yourself.Trust me when I say"Forgiveness Heals."

Failure Is A Temporary Obstacle

2011-02-14T11:37:00.001-05:00

Remember when you were growing up and learning to ride you bike or learning how to skate. It was exciting and new, accept when you would fall, it would hurt. But as painful as it was, you got right back up and wanted to skate and ride again. You were so determined, that you kept at it until you mastered it.What at feeling it was to overcome it.

Now imagine if we could apply this same principal to life.We would make decisions to be successful for life in searching for the true benefit of living fruitfully while we are here in this earth.We would not allow no obstacles that come before us to stop us, from maximizing our our purpose.We see
"Failure As A Temporary Obstacle."

The problem is when we fall people are not getting back up.They look for mutiple excuses to lay there in self pity,convincing themselves that they can't walk in victory and they can't overcome whats before them,they won't even try.They spend more time anticipating what they "THINK", not what they know will happen.For this gives them all they need to not try to press forward.

What we must do is learn to correct is our thinking.We must realize who is on our side.Honestly how much time do you spend with Jesus.....?And after you've told him all about your situations did you get still long enough to hear what he has to say.Our problem is we do too much talking and thinking instead of listening and submitting....

Jesus stands at the door knocking to your heart.In his hands are your victory.We must learn how to press forward and shake of failure.Look at it square in the eye and tell it"you will not stop me,you will not deter me and you certainly will not defeat me."DECREE AND DECLARE RIGHT NOW THAT"Failure Is A Temporary Obstacle."

You Don't Have Time To Judge Me

2011-02-14T11:13:00.002-05:00

We live in a very interesting society at times.We are so focused on fixing people, but we are broken our ownselves.No one walking in this earth is perfect and no where near it.We use the weaknesses of others to control and manipulate them to serve our own hidden and nasty desires.We do it because we do not want to admit we need healing and need to walk the path in front of us.

We use excuse after excuse to justify how we live,how we treat others, and how we should conduct ourself in this world.We haven't examined what the world really offers.Lust,deceit,greed,jealousy,strife,confusion,depression and opression.We try to adapt to it instead of come out from among it.We become too comfortable functioning in it, and never can see the truth right in front of ourselves.

We think its ok to gossip,lie,cheat, steal, manipulate.We justify it by saying, "well everybody is doing it,thats the way of the world."We adopt the saying "if you cant beat them,join them."Then we have the audacity to question why our lives are going in the direction it is.Let me say this to you.When you do whats right you will be in the minority,sad but true.But you shouldn't let that stop you from pressing forward to lay hold of the awesome promises God has ahead of you.

You should never let no human being define who you are,where you're going and what you will accomplish in this life.God is the only person you should be concerned about pleasing.The reality of it all is you and only you will stand before him and have to answer to everything you've encountered and done in your life.

Is your house in order?Are you walking where he is calling you or are you worried about how others will mock you and degrade you because you are chasing after God?You need to make a decision,who is your source man or the Living God who provides everything for you forever....Pray for those who don't like you or dispitefully use and tear you down..

Seek to please no one but God......he is the only one qualified to judge..its time to realize"You Don't Have Time To Judge Me."

What Kind Of Faith Are You Walking In?

2011-02-14T10:43:00.001-05:00

Every day we walk in faith..We have the faith that when we awake every morning we will get up and walk,cook our breakfast,take our showers,put on our clothes,remember how to drive our cars and remember even how to get to our varied destinations during our day.To even take it a step further if you go outside to warm up your vehicle and you turn the ignition switch for it to start and it doesn't ,you keep turning it because with your faith you believe eventually it will crank up..

Strangely in life we don't apply these same principals in areas of living that could catipult us to new dimensions of living and impact.We spend way too much time anticipating the worst and hoping for the best.We are battling serious self esteem issues and hang ups from our past that we refuse to let go of.We won't let them go because we are to comfortable in our pits of despair and we feel if we decide to come out of that pit failure is waiting for us.

We must adopt a spirit of perserverance and determination to not be defeated, no matter the obstables in front of us.We must believe God has already paved the way for our victory and no weapon that is formed against us will prosper.Now I didn't say it wouldn't form,but it will not prosper.We must learn to endure through all situations and believe God for all that he has promised us...He will and cannot lie.He expects us to take hold(take ownership) of his word and he expects you to honor his.

When we understand the magnitude of the relationship we can have with him we can change our lives for greater living,love, and impact for the kingdom...Its time to take a long hard look and ask yourself"What Kind Of Faith Are You Walking In?"

What Are Your Idols?

2011-02-10T14:45:00.003-05:00

The things you Idolize determines where you are going.This is real talk.Do you idolize money,your job,your husband/wife,children,home,401k.What do you idolize? Let's look at the word's definition. Idolize-: to worship as a god. Do you know that we serve a very Jealous God who will have no other gods before him.This is a common practice for us all.We say we love Jesus, but spend more time with our things and people instead of him.We make him the exception instead of the choice.

We are often perplexed why we make no progress and have no peace in our lives.We are always easily distracted because our flesh runs to those things that entertain and soothes us.We are tossed to and fro and we are never stable.We convince ourselves all I need is my house,car,wife,husband,children,etc and if I have those things I will be ok.

We worship things, and we do not keep them in a respectful place.When we need them they are not always there and they cannot help us when we are truly troubled,in despair or oppressed.We don't take the time to recognize these things that we worship are actually gifts that come from God.The did not create themselves they came from God.

Everything has its place...Unfortunately we do not keep Jesus Lifted up and have him as the only thing we worship in our life.Our relationship is conditional with him.If he doesn't move fast enough for us, we quickly use our other gods to comfort us(wife,husband,home,money,job,friends).We don't like to perservere,we lack patience and we do not trust God.We are selfish and self centered.We want to feel good so when God doesn't do what we want we become double minded cowards.

Eliminate of your idols.Put them in their rightful place, recognize they are nothing but blessings that God has placed in your life as a result of a fruitful relationship with him. Do it now.....this is not a time to ponder and be indecisive......your immediate future is at risk...You need to ask yourself"What Are My Idols?"

Start Helping And Stop Hurting People

2011-02-10T11:05:00.003-05:00

On today you could be a difference maker in someone's life.You have the capacity to speak life to their seemingly dead circumstances.You can help revive them,so why aren't you?Is it because you have your own problems you're facing?Maybe because you think you don't have the time to be a source of encouragement or maybe you feel they are just a hopeless case?

Did you know there are people as we speak who are trying to make themselves feel better at the expense of someone's elses plight?You hear things like,"Well at least i'm not like so and so or I didn't do that or she/he is involved in this and that."Some people want to feel better by putting others down.It keeps them from facing their very own shortcomings about where they are and what they are not doing to become better persons.

Bottom line is we need each other.We need to build each other up.Encourage and motivate each other.Learn to take our strengths and weaknesses and make each other stronger and more focused to impact the world. Our love and respect for one another should be unconditional.When we see needs we shouldn't have to wait til we are asked.We should just help our brother and sisters because its what God does daily.

The reality is its not about us as individuals.God wants us to be a family filled with love for one another and he wants us to know the beauty of fellowship,something he enjoys sharing with us daily.I can imagine God saying "My children there are some really awesome people in this world I have created,despite what you may see in the world.Don't judge folks and punish others because of a few that do not want to walk in my obedience."

You are being equipped right now not for yourself but to be blessing for others. Jesus Christ in all his magnifigance could have come down and been served but humbled himself to become the ultimate servant,and we all should be following suit...

TODAY DECIDE TO"Start Helping And Stop Hurting People."

Remove Your Mask

2011-02-10T10:33:00.002-05:00

We have got to stop pretending and start trying to discover who we are instead of pretending to be someone else.What it essentially does is add more pressure on you to keep up a front to others and denying your true self and worth.Worldy pressures and influences have lured us in and so we are most times ashamed of who we are because of the way we think others are living and prospering in.

Funny thing is they are probably looking at you and feeling the same exact way.We have got to stop letting the world dictate our path and our lives.The world if you are not careful will set you up to fail.It's job is for your to fall into its trap of telling you you have to comform to it, and if you dont you're a failure.It cannot survive if you are strong,independent,and focused on discovering who you are in God.

The Apostle John said this in 1 John 2:15 "Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father^[d] is not in them. ¹⁶ For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. ¹⁷ The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever."

We must learn to live in the world,not be consumed by it.The more you trust in God the more you can be transformed by the renewing of you mind. This will allow you to impact the world for the Kingdom of God.It's all about kingdom business.We cannot be afraid of being one of God's children.We cannot become a part of the world pretending we have it all, because the real truth is if we are not in a relationship with Jesus Christ we are nothing.

Unless we have him we cannot possibly know who we are.To discover who we are we most be in a intimate relationship with him so you can discover who you are and what your real purpose in this earth is.Stand up...step out of the darkness in your life and "Remove Your Mask."

We Want To Cover Up What He Wants To Heal

2011-02-09T13:52:00.004-05:00

God wants to supply our needs by taking care of us in varied ways.However we often get in his way.We are anxious when he needs for us to be patient,We are disobedient when we should be obedient.We are distracted when we should be focused.He can't move in our lives because we are to busy trying to "Cover Up What He Wants To Heal"

We make and base alot of decisions on our past.Not because we have learned from them, but because we are afraid to trust in something other than ourselves.We believe we have more capabilities and power than what we have.So we keep relying on decisions and choices that have caused us to sink deeper and deeper into bondage.We convince ourselves that it's fixed, and we know we are not sure or confident that it is.

We will do something to temporarily fix it, and in anticipation when it comes the next time, we will either have a better answer to resolve it or try to use what we used before to rectify it.Our instability causes anxiety and confusion.We are making decisions on very unstable ground and erractic thinking.The real answer can only be found in a relationship with JESUS CHRIST.

He wants to heal what ever situation that has hindered you.He's not interested in quick fixing you or your circumstances.He wants you to listen trust and abide in him.No matter how it may appear or feel like.He wants your total commitment to believe that everything is possible through him.He has already spoken through his word who we are,"YOU ARE MORE THAN A CONQUEROR." The worst thing that happen to you happened at the cross.

Stop refusing his help.Believe him for his works and certainly for his WORD. Endure,Perservere,Press,And Believe no matter what we are faced with to stop "Covering Up What He Wants To Heal."

I WILL NOT SETTLE FOR NOTHING BUT THE BEST

2011-02-09T11:41:00.003-05:00

I refuse to settle for second best. It's just not what God made me for.I will be great,I will be wise,I will keep myself opened to learn and grow,I will press forward no matter how hard the test or how many obstacles are put in front of me.I will not be distracted by petty things or people.I will be kind and respectful even though that same thing is not given back to me in return.

I will believe God's purpose for my life is far greater than what I have conjured up in my mind.I will spend all the time necessary with him to discover the King or Queen authority he has placed in my life.I will Trust Jesus as my chief intercessor.I will spend constant time with him because I know he sticketh closer than any brother,sister,mother,father or friend.

He from the beginning of time recognized my value so much so, that he went to the cross for it and established for me the opportunity for me to live forever.He also opened up the door for me to be able to be a important vessel in the upbuilding of God's Kingdom.We have to understand why we are here.Not as ornaments to dress up the earth but ambassadors for the kingdom.

We need to recognize who we are. We are part of a royal priesthood....Our father is a KING...Who is reigning over us with love and purpose.He has big plans for our future, but he needs our submission and loyalty to him and him alone.Not our agendas but his,not our purposes but his.We must completely trust in where he is taking us and when we arrive there we will be blessed beyond anything we can imagine.

Stop letting this world and other people tell you what you're entitled to,believe what God's Word has spoken and promised and make a commitment today that,"I WILL NOT SETTLE FOR NOTHING BUT THE BEST."

Stop Blaming The World(What Choices Are You Making?)

2011-02-09T11:00:00.004-05:00

Everyday is filled with choices..Think about it, choices.Lets define the word CHOICE~selected with care, of high quality,power of choosing,a number and variety to choose among.Interesting~So why are some of our choices bad ones?Maybe because of some influences.Lets define influences- to affect or alter by indirect or intangible means, to have an effect on the condition or development of.

We have got to take the time and really give serious attention to our choices.We have to make sure they have the ability to challenge us to be better and stay accountable.These choices must be based in facts that are sound and have been proven to produce fruitful results.Your choices need to be able to stand the test of time and not bend when they are challenged.

We must pay careful attention to the influences around us before making these choices.Namely,other thoughts you may have,people's opinions,your current mindset about where you are in life and many others things.We are constanly being distracted and challenged by this world.It seemingly presents alot of things trying to convience you, you need or telling you where you fall short.

We need to examine where we are.We need to be honest about what we need to be able to fulfill our daily living.Stop letting your surroundings and what other people are doing affect what we have been purposed to do..Sadly we live in a world that tricks us into thinking possesions determine our worth and value in this world.We don't want to appear like we are not successful,so we then try to compete with others to see who has the most stuff.

Life is not a competition.Life is a journey filled with opportunities to discover who you are and what your purpose is for being here in this world right here and now.Focus on those things that are good,fair,and sound..Eliminate those short cuts by taking the time to simply THINK. When you do this you will be able to properly weigh your choices and give yourself a better outcome for your life.

Do it NOW and "Stop BlamingThe World(What Choices Are You Making?)"