Vegeance is Mine, Says the Lord

I often feel hurt as we all do by certain people in our lives. I am learning that God is Sovereign and that everything happens for a reason both the good & the bad. However I still go through periods of wanting to get revenge. We must all be reminded that Christ died for our sins- all of them and that how much better are we than our brothers. We all have sinned. And those who do not repent and turn from their sins shall see the wrath of God.

Whatever we determine to do is far less greater than God's plan & his wrath. As Christians we must pray for our enemies and forgive them because it is God who forgives us w/ the same type of forgiveness. In the end we must each be accountable for our every action no matter what is the reason behind it. God is righteous & He Will make ALL things right!

The Abundant LIFE!

God is awesome! He is sooo goood!:) Thank God for sound doctrine. God answers prayer- sometimes years later but the prayers are always answered. The Bible says that Jesus came so that we can have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10). Alot of TV preachers and even local preachers misuse this scripture. Yes God wants us to have an abundant earthly life but the ULTIMATE abundant life is in heaven with him- the ETERNAL life!........Many corrupt false teachers teach that this verse means that we are to be prosperous with money, cars, and houses. This couldn't be more far from the truth. God blesses his children but that does not mean that he intended for us all to be rich. If this were the case, there would be no missionaries- who literally lay down there total lives for the Lord. And please don't misunderstand being rich is not a sin but the love of money is. Ok, so back to the abundant life- our abundant life here on earth is being able to walk with God and talk with him and to just feel a "taste" of his presence. And this taste is more than enough cause us as humans could not withstand the multitude of his total presence!! Humans are fleshly and the world is of the devil- this is why we are not called to have an abundant life on earth. Our abundant life is with the Lord in eternity- do not be fouled by wolfs in sheep clothing who want to take your money. Instead let God be Lord of your life in all areas and you will experience his presence in abundance until the time of your ULTIMATE abundant life with HIM! Amen & Amen!

The Almighty God

God is good & he has an extraordinary way of comforting. As the song goes- "I live to worship him". Just to taste his presence is so wonderful. Nothing can compare to it. The trials and tribulations we go through are mere temporal situations at the end of the day. My father, my best friend next to my sister, recently passed and God has used his passing in so many ways and I believe he will continue to do so and not just in my life but in many other peoples lives. I miss him dearly but his death has helped me to realize even more so that this life is temporary. This is not our home- so things won't be perfect- regardless of what the "television preachers" say our finances won't be perfect, our lives won't be perfect, our families, our careers. But I tell you one thing, because God is the head of all these things in my life- I more and more realize that those things matter less and less. When you're in God's perfect plan and perfect will- how can things be wrong. In other words whats wrong is right! If I don't get the promotion, if I don't get the job or the car or house- then it wasn't meant for me and God is only preparing better for me. and not better by my standards but better by his and what "greater" standards than his!! I challenge you to walk in faith and not by sight!

Life & Death

My father passed away on July 27th....I miss him dearly- but God has never failed me. It hurts, it hurts a lot... but I have now found peace about his death. Prior to his death, I never knew how I would go on if he died. Next to my sister- he was my best friend. In the more recent years- we constantly talked and spent more time together, but it still never seems like enough. I was there when he took his last breath. That day my sister & I spent time reading scripture after scripture to his almost comatose body. And we prayed, we prayed like never before & God heard our prayers! My dad went peacefully and was welcomed into the gates of heaven and received into Gods opened arms.

I thank God- for he is great....he is keeping me through this hard time, like he always has. I take great joy in remembering my daddy's life. He was a strong man and he fought long and hard. I commend my father for keeping secrets- secrets as in his last days that would have broke our hearts. He constantly worried about his children and their happiness. My dad's legacy will forever live on!!! I love you daddy! Thank you Lord for the peace that surpasses all understanding and for mending my heart and bringing light into my darkness. For you are my Comforter, my Rock, my Fortress and much much more!!

God's Blessings

I really don't know where to start. I love the Lord and I forever praise his name. I love him because he first loved me thru all my faults and flaws and sins. God contiually loves me consistently. There's nothing that can compare to his presence. The time is truly at hand. The end time signs are here. The other day in class we had a discussion about death and my teacher mentioned how most people do not embrace death. I myself do not want to die neccessarily now, but I know without a shadow of a doubt that I would be with the Lord when I do!! Hallelujah! And that alone is awesome enough. As I grow closer to God and increase our relationship, I constantly yearn for our next meeting. In addition to this, I'm constantly adding people to my list of prayer- prayer for strength, prayer for guidance but overall prayer for salvation. You see there are many folks who call themselves "saved" or "christians" and believe they truly are, but you see it is a heart belief and not merely a head belief. If it was just a head belief then it would be quite simple to understand the atheist or the agnostic but once you experience God and you know that you know that you know him!! Nothing can ever compare or sway you! You see when God talks to you on a daily and walks with you through situations and comforts you, there is no denying him. Some people think Christians just follow a book- the Bible and have all these rules and regulations about being good...this is a total misconception. And of course we try to do good, but its not about that. It is about relationship with him and when you love him and are close to him- ALL you desire to do is please him!! Thank you Lord for your undenying presence in my life and for showing yourself strong each and everyday!

God's Strength

God reminded me today that I can do all things through Christ. "Greater is he that is in me than he that is in the world". I sometimes forget that my weaknesses are God's strengths. He can and will take anything and turn it around. All I need do is ASK. He is so faithful and just. My struggles, my hardships, my faults, my battles are not mine but the Lord's. I've been struggling lately with letting certain people go as well as certain things go. Somethings are not easy but the Lord reminded me that he sent his son to die on the cross for this purpose: that I can overcome anything through him. Thank you Lord! Help me to be more like you each day. Help me to give up what shouldn't be and to put on what should. Give me discernment in every situation. Thank you for watching over me and protecting me even through my sin. I pray for those who don't know you today and I ask you to come upon their hearts and let them know their urgent need to be in relationship with you. Amen & Amen.

God's Plan is Perfect!

I haven't blogged in awhile, I've been caught up with life here and there. And since this is somewhat an inspirational blog, lets just say I haven't been inspired lately. Yes, from time to time, but not completely.

A lot has been going on in my life but through it I can see God's face a little more clearer. I am also being changed into his image more and more.....and that is what matters in the end. I believe God has a perfect plan for everyone's life, not just ones life but every single detail of their life as well. Some people say God doesn't care about the little things, but I believe he does...I believe he cares about the small things just as much as the big things.

I believe that if what I want matches up with what the Lord wants then Great! But if not, I still want what the Lord would have because his way and his plan is perfect. And what can be better than perfect. So until I know his good and perfect will, I will seek his face day and night. His words will not depart from my mouth. I love the Lord because he first loved me. He loved me like no one else can, in ways no one else can! He not only loved me, but showed me love.....in my time of need he poured out love on me, so much love that it began to overflow...in my conversations, the way I walked, and the way I talked! Praise God! Thank you for being my healer. my deliverer, my rock, my peace and so much more!!

Psalms 139: 23, 24- Search me oh God and know my heart. Try me and know my anxieties
and see if there is any wicked way in me and lead me in the way
everlasting.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 Love suffers long and is kind. Love does not envy. Love does not parade
itself, is not puffed up. Does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is
not provoked. Thinks no evil. Does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in
the truth. Bears all things, Believes all things, Hopes all things, endures
all things. LOVE NEVER FAILS.