Psalms 103:1-2

“1. Bless the Lord, O my soul:and all that is within me, bless his holy name. 2. Bless the Lord, O my soul,

and forget not all his benefits: ”

This morning I woke up with a praise on my lips and a determination in my heart to do the will of the Lord. I found myself remembering what God has called me to and an urgency to fulfill and accomplish in his name.

It is such a blessing to know God, and to willingly serve him.

I am thankful, grateful, and determined…

Have a blessed day.

Philippians 4:13

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.”

I am so glad that there is nothing that can happen in my life that I cannot handle.

Be encouraged. You can make it. If your in it, its only because you are ordained to win it.

Have a excellent day.

1 Peter 2: 9-10

“9. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:

10. Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy.”

It’s important to remember who we are and whose we are at all time. We cannot allow people to make us act out of our nature, or to sink to a lower level. We are a chosen generation, a holy nation, we are set apart from the rest because we represent God. We are called to carry his banner at all times.

Many times we glory in who or what we used to be. But when God saved us he cleansed us from the old man and his sinful ways. We are to die to the old us and embrace the new. I would even go so far as to say, we should be embarrassed about that old sinful life, but grateful and thankful to God for bringing us out of it.

Now we are clean, now we are whole. Now we know God, his love, his mercy, his goodness. Now we can share this others and help bring them into the light as well. We now have a gift we can share with all. We no longer have to hide.

Because of this we can go through anything, we can face anyone, anything. We have all of heaven supporting us. God has our back. We don’t have to fight dirty, or use the same deceitful weapons of the world. We don’t react without hope. We work to give hope to others. We walk in peace, and we take it wherever we go. But now, But God. To him be all glory, honor and praise.

Don’t allow what is happening in the world distract you from this truth. See past it all and find Jesus. Walk in faith and do what God has called you to. Know (understand) who you are in him, and act accordingly.

Have a blessed day.

John 9:8-9

“8. The neighbours therefore, and they which before had seen him that he was blind, said, Is not this he that sat and begged?

9. Some said, This is he: others said, He is like him: but he said, I am he. ”

God is about to do something so great in you and for you that people will not be sure they recognize you.

We serve a God who is a miracle worker. He’s does wonders great and small everyday. Some times we fail to recognize his wonders and miss (or miss identify) when God is at work. But God is preparing something so great that people will take notice, and for which you will know that is was him and him alone. You are going have to confirm for the people that it is indeed you. Then give the glory to God.

In this scripture in John 9, it is the story of how God healed the blind man. The man who sat begging for so long that everyone knew him. Now they see him with sight, and walking without assistance.

Just as this blind man, you may have been in your situation so long, and many saw you in your struggle. But God is going to deliver you publically. Everyone who knew your struggle is also going to see your triumphant victory. It is our duty to point the glory back to God. He is the giver of the miracle. We just received by faith.

But be warned. People are going to try to get you to deny the origin of your miracle. They will want you to give credit to this or that for your victory. Don’t give in to them. Be like the blind man, “one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see. …If this man were not of God, he could do nothing. ”

To God be the glory for the things that he has done. Have a blessed day.

Jeremiah 1:12 NIV

“12. The Lord said to me, “You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled.”

We serve a faithful God. For what he said, he will do. He promised to never leave or forsake us. But ultimately we determine the extent to which God is able to move in our lives.

The Bible tells us to study to show thyself approved unto God. To hide the word in our hearts so we don’t sin agains him. To speak the word. To allow the word to be a lamp unto our fight and a light unto our pathways. The list is endless. So when God looks at us he wants to see his word in operation in our lives. This is an expectation of God for which there is no excuse for disobedience.

When we place our petitions before God, he is expecting to see his word. We are instructed to stand on the word by faith. Pray, proclaim, decree, and declare the word of God in our lives – walk in it all day, everyday. The word of God should be our everything.

God is looking for his word in operation in your life to move on your behalf.

My testimony – without going into a great deal of detail – We had a family emergency on Thursday evening. My husband had to go to the emergency room. They wanted to transfer him to a specialty hospital, because of his prior medical history. They told us he would be in the hospital for several days. We prayed the word of God, stood on it by faith, and God did exactly what we asked him to do. There was no transfer, every test came back negative and he was discharged.

We can and should ask God for whatever it is we need. But we must make sure our request is based on the word of God, and that we are standing on that word by faith.

To God be the glory for the things he has done.

Joshua 6: 1-6 NIV

“6 Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelites. No one went out and no one came in.

2 Then the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. 3 March around the city once with all the armed men. Do this for six days. 4 Have seven priests carry trumpets of rams’ horns in front of the ark. On the seventh day, march around the city seven times, with the priests blowing the trumpets. 5 When you hear them sound a long blast on the trumpets, have the whole army give a loud shout; then the wall of the city will collapse and the army will go up, everyone straight in.”

We live into a time of injustice. It looks as if right is wrong and wrong is right. It looks as if justice is not for all, and evil doers get away without punishment. But do not allow fear and anger cause you to make hasty decisions and ill advised actions. Rather push into God, and use praise as a weapon and a place of safety.

A memory is all it takes. Remember how God delivered the children of Israel out of Egypt and out of the hand of Pharaoh. Remember how God delivered Black Americans from slavery and a corrupt government. Remember what it took to gain your freedom, it will also take to keep it. Fight the good fight of faith. Cry unto God and watch him deliver. Use praise as the mighty weapon that God created it to be. It can tear down walls and bring about the victory.

The body of Christ is not weak, nor are we doormats. However, our warfare is not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds. It is effective. Do not allow fear and/or anger cloud your judgement. Rather, push into God through praise and watch him work. God did it for Joshua, and he will do it for us.

1 Corinthians 1:18

“For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.”

Some times we forget the bridge that brought us from darkness to light. But this is something we should never forget.

The Cross. It was violent and bloody but so very necessary for you and me.

Because of the cross, I live and love, and work tirelessly to share this same message to everyone I can.

We are in the Easter season where we celebrate the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. I encourage you all to take the message of the cross beyond this weekend. Keep it in your heart always.

Psalms 100:4-5

“4. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

5. For the Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations.”

I woke up this morning with this song in my heart, “Lord, I Just want to thank, you were my food when I was hungry, water when I was thirsty, shelter in a time of storm, and I know you will keep me from harm. I want to thank you for being so good to me.”

I truly feel like the later part of verse 4, be thankful … I have been blessed in som many ways. More than I can accurately count and if I could, it would take more time than I have. But suffice it to say, is am blessed, I know it, and thank you God.

I want to encourage you on this morning to examine your self, your life, and in spite of the bad times, sad times, and hard times, I am sure you can find where God has been good. Then just simply tell God “thank you”.

Thank you goes a long way. We all love to hear it and to feel appreciated. So does God. Your “thank you” acknowledges God’s goodness, and expresses you understanding that you did not and could not have gotten to where you are alone. Further more your “thank you” is a request (or permission) for God to continue to work on your behalf.

You life may not be perfect, but God has not forsaken you (just as he promised). Your everyday may not have been problem free, but that is the nature of life. But rather, you survived, and can thrive, but you must have an attitude of gratitude.

Have a blessed day.

Remember why we celebrate. Have a great Palm Sunday.

Romans 8:28

“And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.”

Be encouraged and know that as long as God is directing your path, he has you where he needs you to be.

I know it sounds very cliche, but Your struggle will be a witness to others. It is working for your good. You are in it to win it.

Sometimes your “go through” is not all about you. God allows us to experience things just so we can testify of his goodness.

Be patient. Continue to wait on God and go through the process.

Have a blessed Saturday.