Take Back Your Image!

When will I ever get confidence? For years, I’ve tried to get something that should be there. The Lord gave us His Holy Spirit, & yet, I suffer from self esteem issues. What is wrong w/ me? Am I resurrecting the old man? The old man should have been crucified (Romans 6:6). When we are in Christ, we are a new creature & old things are gone (2 Corinthians 5:17). This is His Word.  Why can’t I shake off this issue?
For starters, the answer can truly be answered w/ how is my prayer life? Am I praying to the Lord? What am I praying for? Why haven’t I began that consecration that I was so supposed to do earlier? There is my answer. I’m lapsing in the areas that I should be prospering in. There is no such thing as a lazy Christian, but yet, that is what I have become.
I take the time to go to the gym. I take the time to talk to my friends. I take the time to do overtime, & watch sports. Where is my time w/ the Lord? Where is my prayer and watching. “Watch & pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak,” Matthew 26:41.
It’s time to stop lapsing!!!
PS…for those in the struggle w/ me, “I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.” Psalm 139:14. Be bold in the Lord, knowing this.

What Are You Thirsting After

What am I thirsting after? This question I pose to myself after hearing the Word today. The Pastor was speaking about the interaction between Jesus & the Samaritan woman. She had 5 husbands before the man she was with. The Pastor pointed out that we couldn’t judge her as many of us were guilty of thirsting after something else besides God.
The truth is that I know what I’m thirsting for. I know what I’m chasing for. I know that I need to get rid of that & thirst for a spiritual relationship w/ the Lord. My thoughts, my focus, my wants should be directed towards that relationship instead of what I’m chasing after now. #factsarefacts #truthsaretruths
In order to prosper spiritually, we need to thirst after Jesus, Who is able to give us that water where we will never thirst. He is able to meet our needs. Our priorities should be shifted to Him. May the Lord guide us in where we need to go. May our hearts burn after Him.

#SeekJesus #ChooseJesus #JesusisLife

Let The Lord Guide Your Path

For too many years, people have been doing things their way. Results: ungodliness mess. Psalm 119:105 tells us that, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light until my path.” In other words, His Word, guides us; it directs us where we need to be, how to govern ourselves accordingly, & how to help others. We, create bad situations for ourselves. It’s time to stop being independent and beginning dependent on the Lord Himself. Jesus is the only One I trust. Who are you allowing to guide you?

What’s Consuming You

 [17] And when he was gone forth into the way, there came one running, and kneeled to him, and asked him, Good Master, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? [18] And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is , God. [19] Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother. [20] And he answered and said unto him, Master, all these have I observed from my youth. [21] Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me. [22] And he was sad at that saying, and went away grieved: for he had great possessions. [23] And Jesus looked round about, and saith unto his disciples, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God! [24] And the disciples were astonished at his words. But Jesus answereth again, and saith unto them, Children, how hard is it for them that trust in riches to enter into the kingdom of God! [25] It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.  Mark 10:17-25 KJVS

For this young man, giving up his possessions was asking too much for him. Is it asking too much of us to give up something we possess-something we cherish? What is consuming us? For some, money consumes them. They feel that money will keep them afloat. While money does pay the bills, money is gifted from God to us. He is the ultimate provider for our needs.
For others, their lifestyle consumes them. Living a carefree life provides them w/ joy. I can honestly say that it is empty joy as true joy comes from the Lord Himself. (See Galatians 5:22-23).  No matter what is consuming them, it is driving them away from the Lord. The Lord wants us to draw near to Him (James 5:8). He wants us to deny ourselves, take up our cross, & follow Him (Matthew 16:24). God wants a relationship w/ us. There need not be any distractions. Whatever is consuming our time, we need to get rid of it. A time well consumed is a time spent w/ the Lord.
Trust the Bible, following Jesus & denying ourselves will be well worth it in the end.
God Bless!

Going Through

This week has been trying. I love God, but I’m going through. I feel like I’m failing His tests. They’re really simple tests, but I’m struggling w/ my flesh; I’m struggling w/ my emotions. I was really rude w/a customer on Friday, not controlling my irritation w/ him. I’ve been feeling out of it, teaching Sunday school. Also, I feel like I’ve become puffed up. I don’t want that. I want to get back on track for the Lord.
        During this trying time, w/ the Lord’s help, maybe I’ll be able to draw closer to Him. I know that I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13). Pray for me as I will pray for whomever reads this. I know that I will get through as the Lord has let us know that we’re more than conquerors (Romans 8:37). I will conquer this, & whatever you are going through, as long as you have Jesus, you will conquer your issue as well. God bless.

The Devil is Not Your Friend

John 8:44 KJVS
[44] Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

The devil is not your friend. A liar & a murderer can never be your friend! He is like a lion, seeking to devour whomever he can (1 peter 5:8). Don’t let him devour you. It’s easier said than done, but we have our weapons to fight him. Ephesians 6:10-17 tells us about the full armor of God. Wear it, embrace it, use it!. Here’s praying for a glorious day for all of you!

The Day After...

Psalm 23:1-6 KJVS
[1] The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. [2] He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. [3] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. [4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. [5] Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. [6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever.

Even though I had a rough day yesterday, I know that my Lord is able to keep me. I made amends & reconciled w/ a loved one. I also recognized that the devil is trying to pull me down. I say no! The Lord is my Shepherd, not the devil. The Lord is Whom I will follow. All of the days of my life, I will dedicate to Him, even if they are trying. May this Word bring a blessing to someone. God Bless, my brothers & sisters in Christ,

P.S. Keep your heads up. We will not bow down to Satan!!!