"Pray Then Like This..."

When GOD calls us into Himself, we want to please Him. It's natural. But His love has the power to change us from the inside out, not the outside in. We have to be willing to let Him do the work that needs to be done in our hearts and souls with love. Love heals, love transforms, love changes things in you, with you, through you and for you. Not fear. Not hate. Only love can do that. Amen  Sc...

We all love to share the end of the story, when GOD shows up and answers the prayer, heals the disease, restores the relationship. And those testimonies are AWESOME!!! But, we also need to share how GOD sustained us in the waiting, how we almost lost hope, how we were tired of trying and believing. We need to share those things because 1. It's the truth, 2. Someone is in the same space of despair...

So your best friend got married on a yacht in Dubai, and now you hang your hopes on the same thing happening for you. What if that's not YOUR path? What if you get married at the Justice of the Peace and only you and your husband to be show up? The end result is the same...a marriage between two people that love each other. The path to that marriage looked different, but the love that led to that...

LOVE unfiltered. LOVE in its' purest form. LOVE unconquered. LOVE everlasting. LOVE strong and mighty. JESUS.                                                 &n...

We can have peace in this life, TODAY!!! Peace is NOT elusive, or something we have to search the mountain tops for, GOD gives it to us READILY in CHRIST JESUS!!! WE only have to accept it by FAITH!!! AMEN  Scripture Reference:  John 16:33 ESV

It's time to stop being afraid and running back to your old self because it's more comfortable and it's all you know. GOD created you for good works, that you should WALK IN THEM!!! It's time to walk friend!!! Leave the old you behind, and trust GOD in this new dimension and space HE created YOU for!!! AMEN  Scripture Reference:  Ephesians 2:10 ESV

Praise GOD for Diversity!!! Things have certainly changed for the better...we (Black, White, Brown, Asian, etc.) have begun to worship together!!! And we've gotten used to that (also PRAISE GOD!!!). But Church, we have to get used to welcoming not only people of a different cultural or ethnic background, we have to get used to receiving people who come from different social backgrounds and situati...

GOD values our obedience and receiving HIS instruction is important whether or not we understand or if it makes sense to us. HE wants us to TRUST HIM...no matter what it looks like. Following HIS instructions never leads to destruction, we can trust HIM with the cares and concerns of our lives. HE is GOOD and HE is GOD. AMEN  Scripture References:  John 2:5 ESV  Romans 13:1-2 ESV &n...

"And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free"....that's what the truth does for us...IT SETS US FREE!!! So when GOD gives you a truth that you need to pay attention to, allow it to do it's job and SET YOU FREE!!!  Scripture References:  1 Thessalonians 5:20-21 ESV  John 8:32 ESV

We ALL have a job to do in the Kingdom...and doing that job consistently helps us to focus on the LORD and keeps us close to HIM. If you're feeling a drifting away or a feeling of distraction has come upon you, pray and ask GOD who did HE create you to serve and ask HIM to lead you to them. This world is a distracting place and it's not set up for us to win. Everything here is trying to distract u...

Praising GOD has many benefits....1. HE'S WORTHY OF PRAISE!!! 2. It Keeps our heart in the right posture, and reminds us that literally EVERYTHING belongs to HIM!!! Even the things that we do well....HE empowered us to, for HIS Glory and our good. Praising GOD for the things HE allows us to do well reminds us that it's not of our own doing, it's HIS. When we give HIM the praise for things that HE'...

We ALL need guidance and direction, no matter how old we get. The Bishop T.D. Jakes reminded me of that the other night...he said no matter how "grown" we get, we still NEED to be led by GOD. And it's the truth...we NEVER reach an age where we no longer need GOD. NEVER. And HE is truly the ONLY one equipped to lead us, guide us, teach us, and show us who we are. Let HIM LEAD YOU!!! If you've been...

What a friend we have in JESUS!!! But...we have to be HIS friend back!!! Friendship is reciprocal, meaning HE'S not only our friend, but HE wants us to be HIS too!! And it's something we can do!!! Not on our own of course, but through the guidance of HIS love, HE'LL teach us to be in TRUE friendship with HIM. AMEN  Scripture References:  Proverbs 18:24 ESV  Isaiah 9:6 ESV

Wisdom is more valuable than anything you could ever acquire or possess. And GOD gives it to us FREELY!!! There is no decision that we have to make in life that doesn't require GOD'S wisdom...we need HIS wisdom for EVERYTHING!!! And all the time. If you need wisdom (and you DO) please just ASK GOD FOR IT!!! HE gives FREELY, without reproach.   Scripture References: Proverbs 1:29-33 ESV ...

Feeling bad about yourself and what you offer is not a sign of being humble, it's a sign of not believing what GOD says about you. Low self-esteem is dangerous. It can cause you to seek to please people, and not GOD. Be careful about how you view yourself. If it doesn't match up with the Word of GOD, then you need a restored and renewed mind...and GOD can provide that...you need only ASK. AMEN&nbs...

When GOD tell us to "Be Still", HE knows what HE'S doing!!! When HE'S fighting our battles for us, He means EVERY BATTLE...even the wars that people wage against us in the form of gossip, judgement, ridicule, etc. "Be still and know that I AM GOD. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" means just that, HE WILL BE EXALTED!!! HE won't fail...and HE'S NEVER lost a fight...

GOD created us as we are, so of course HE LOVES US AS WE ARE!!! We have to get in agreement with our Creator about who HE says we are!!! Let that be the resolution you make this year...to accept that GOD loves you and HIS creation is perfect and BEAUTIFUL in HIS SIGHT. That's YOU...  Scripture References:  Ephesians 3:16-19 ESV  Psalm 62:8 ESV  Psalm 61:8 ESV

The WORD OF GOD is living and active, IT IS SHARPER THAN ANY TWO-EDGED SWORD!!! That means it's a mightier and more powerful weapon than any other in existence. Your worry is no match for it, your fear can't dull the blade, your issues cannot overcome it. The WORD OF GOD IS THAT POWERFUL, and we have access to this mighty weapon everyday and all the time!!! USE IT!!!  Scripture References: He...

Can GOD trust YOU? Are you faithful with the smallest responsibilities? Or are you dishonest with small and large things? If you are, repent and ask GOD to help  you be trustworthy so GOD can use you for HIS GLORY and OUR good. AMEN...and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!  Scripture Reference:  Luke 16:10 ESV

Testimonies allow us to share the goodness of GOD, tell of HIS love and grace and mercy and power...but they also provide revelation in the Spirit of things GOD wants us to pray over ourselves and our families. GOD IS GOOD!!! Really good...and HE uses EVERYTHING for HIS GLORY and OUR GOOD!!!  Scripture Reference:  Matthew 6:33 ESV

The SAFEST place for us to be is in the Presence of the LORD. WHEN HE CALLS YOU DO NOT RUN!!! You're putting yourself and the people around you in danger. Don't be afraid of what GOD has called you to...you can and WILL do it with HIS HELP. Amen  Scripture References:  Jonah 1:1-3 ESV  Jonah 1:4-6 ESV

God heals and helps people who we feel like don't deserve it. All the time and everyday. PRAISE GOD FOR THAT!!! Because we also don't deserve it. And that same grace and mercy and LOVE is for them AND for us too.  Scripture Reference:  Jonah 4:1-4 ESV

It's not what it looks like. It's more than meets the eye. Trust GOD to show you what it REALLY is, versus what it looks like or feels like. Amen  Scripture References:  Jonah 4:1-4 ESV  Jonah 4:10-11 ESV

It's Ok to not be OK!!! That's the TRUTH!!! Bring all of yourself to GOD and TRUST HIM!!! Just trust HIM. Let intimacy build between you. You can trust HIM...Amen  Scripture Reference:  Proverbs 3:5-6 ESV

GOD knows how difficult it is to love and bless and not persecute someone who's hurt you. HE knows it's even MORE difficult to know and accept that HE loves them still, even though they hurt you. Give to GOD all of your hate, hurt, unease, and frustration so HE can give you something better in return. HIS PEACE... Scripture References: Matthew 5:44-45 ESV Romans 12:14 ESV Jonah 4:9-11 ESV