Month: April 2006

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God Loves me

One day I was at the  mall looking for an outfit for my \’ A Virtuous Woman Dinner Gathering\” I had on June 21, 2003.
I went store to store trying to find something pretty and nice to wear. I couldn\’t find anything.  I was so discouraged. I was leaving Lane Bryant, when I heard God say, go back into the store and follow me. I turned around and was kinda in shock, because I heard his voice so loud and clear. I just did as I was told. I followed his spirit to the back of the store and started looking through a rack of clothes, when I got to this blue beautiful skirt set with the flair arms, I heard him say this one, wear this one. I cannot explain this feeling that went through my body. I went to the counter and bought it It is so pretty. I was in a daze because I never had anything like that ever happen in my life. I always complain that I don\’t have anyone special to pick out cute outfits for me.  So for him to do that for me was a feeling I will never forget.
Whenever I look at that outfit I think of just how much he loves me. Just how much he is in tuned with me. I believe that God desire for us to be tuned in, so that we can hear from him.
I always tell people, once you experience that real love from God, nobody will be able to mistreat you, hurt you, beat you, mentally abuse you, or anything. Its because you have experience the best, anything that is not good, you will not except it, because you wont be use to it.
You will always be happy for your family and friends when something special happens for them. You will be able to share in their joy, just knowing that if God did it for them, he could do it for you. You wont have to be jealous of anyone, because you are secure and content with the relationship that you and God share.
If a married man/woman step to you, you will be quick to tell him/her that he is married and you desire no friendship with him at all. You will even feel as if you are cheating on God if you are doing something you have no business doing/saying. ( I know). You will always want his wisdom in everything that you do.
God loves us so much. I just hope that everyone reading this entry go a little further (I will do the same) in reaching that ultimate friendship in him.
Where works of the flesh exists, there is NO joy
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How to pray

When I first started reading the bible, I use to always wonder how do you talk to God. How do you pray, what do you say to him, how do you even start out? It use to be on my mind so tough, because I wasn\’t use to talking to people using the King James language.
 
I always felt that I was missing out on communication and a personal relationship with the Lord because I didn\’t know how to use \”thee\” \”thou\” shalt and words like that. I felt it was \”not me\” and that our communication would not be good. I don\’t know how I thought that we had to talk to him using those words, but I did. I truly did.
 
Today, I find a lot of people who just don\’t know how to pray. I believe its the reason why some people don\’t have a personal relationship with him. So today Im going to share \”When its hard to pray.
 
When It Is Hard to Pray
 
The bible tells us that God knows our every thought and every word on out tongue (Psalm 139:1-4). And when we don\’t know what to pray for, the Holy Spirit \”makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered\” ( Romans 8:26).
 
These biblical truths assure us that we can have communication with God even without a word being spoken, because He knows the intentions and desires of our heart. What a comfort when we are perplexed or in deep distress! We don\’t have to worry if we can\’t find the words to express our thoughts and feelings. We don\’t have to feel embarrassed if sometimes our sentences break off half-finished. God knows that we were going to say. We don\’t have to feel guilty if our thoughts wander and we have to struggle to keep our minds focuses on the Lord.
 
And for that matter, we don\’t have to worry about a proper posture in prayer. If we are elderly or arthritic and cant kneel, that\’s okay. What God care about is the posture of our heart. What a wonderful God! No matter how much you falter and stumble in your praying, he hears you. His hear of infinite love responds to the needs and emotions of your own inarticulate heart. So keep on praying!
 
Where works of the flesh exists, there is NO joy
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Have this ever happened to you?

Starting a new relationship is hard! Flat out! When meeting someone new you are hoping and praying that this guy/gurl is for you. You start talking to him/her on the phone getting to know his/her likes and dislikes, you hear of all the people in his /her life. You hear how much he/she loves his job, you know his/her favorite cologne, you know his/favorite color, his/her voice drives you wild.
 
Then you finally meet again. For some reason he/she looks different, not all that cute, not all that tall, not all that attractive, not all of what you saw when you first met. Something about him/her is just not there. The whole atmosphere is different.
 
Guys, Ladies………………………..have this ever happened to you? Tell your story………Lets talk.
 
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Tuesday’s Quotes

Don’t look forward to the day when you stop suffering. Because when it comes, you’ll know you’re dead.
                                              ~ Tenessee Williams
 
I have never understood why it should be considered derogatory to the Creator to suppose that He has a sense of humor.
 
                                              ~ William Ralph Inge
 

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In the faces of men and women I see God.
 
                                              ~ Walt Whitman
 
We have all wrestled with something: through it may not always be the same challenge. My struggle may not be yours. If I’m wrestling with something that’s not a problem to you, you do not have the responsibility for judging me when all the while you are wrestling with something equally as incriminating.
 
                                            ~ T.D. Jakes
 
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How was your day?

Today its all about you. How was your day? What did you learn that you didnt know yesterday? What happened exciting in your life? What news did you hear? Go ahead and let us know.
 
3 John 1:13-14 (New International Version)
 
13 I have much to write you, but I do not want to do so with pen and ink. 14 I hope to see you soon, and we will talk face to face. 
Peace to you. The friends here send their greetings. Greet the friends there by name.

 
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Let your light shine bright

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Get Over It and On With Itâ€
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        “A Light Bulbâ€

Matthew 5:15
15Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house.

 

Have you ever been at the home of a friend when suddenly the doorbell rings, and someone whom you’ve never met before walks in, and all of a sudden they light up the room with a smile and a warm “Hello Everyone†and its just something about them? For some reason you want to hear what this person has to say, you want to know them, you want to “feel†them, you want to know what is motivating them, lets be real ~ you want to know what’s going on with them. You want some too.

 

That’s what the bible is speaking of in  Matthew 5:16
16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.

 

God wants us to be lights. He wants us walk in to a room and light it up with his presence. We are to shine. Walking into an atmosphere with your “light on†should give you power and authority to open the door to witness, testify, and communicate the word of God to someone.  With that power and energy you will be used as a vessel daily. Here are some helpful tips.

 

  1. Start the day off with prayer. Pray for peace, guidance, and a fresh bulb.
  2. Start your day with “smiley good mornings†to everyone in the home.
  3. Don’t have this “I’m not a morning person attitude†“GET OVER IT AND ON WITH IT!â€
  4. Think about how good God’s been to you and your family.

5. Sing songs of praise in your heart, and keep your mind on good things.

6. Make sure you are looking your best before leaving the house, this has a lot to do with your self-esteem and how you look to people when you speak. (we do look at people who enter the room from head- to- toe)

 

Matthew 6:23
23But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!

 

Now: Have you ever noticed a person, who has walked into the room, with their faces all balled up and disfigured from making mean faces, with their mouth and lips poked out?  Then they walk pass you and roll their eyes at everybody? How can this person witness? Oh but what about that onnnnnnne “light†that walked into the room earlier?

 

The Parable of the Lost Coin ~ Luke 15:8-10

8“Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins[1] and loses one. Does she not light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it? 9And when she finds it, she calls her friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost coin.’ 10In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”

 

See what a light can do? 

 

 We have to be the one light that shines to open up a conversation with that person, a hello how are you doing, will start it up. That one bulb can light the whole place up, and what/who ever was lost can be found!  I have done it. When I walk into a room and see someone discourage, I feel that it’s my duty as a woman of God to talk to them, to open up the communication lines in leading them into personal prayer and conversation with God.

 

Questions :

 

  1. This morning when you entered the presence of your family how did you greet them?
  2. When you went to work this morning and walked into the room, how was your hello?  Was it dry (but at least you spoke) or was it perky and full of ump?
  3. Would you say right now that your light bulb is “bright, dim, or blowed�
  4. What are you willing to do each day, to make sure your light is shinning bright so that others may see it and praise God?

  

Be Blessed

La’Crease

 

Where works of the flesh exists, there is NO joy

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Things with the Lord that makes you go hmmmmm


People And Concepts; Hand Reaching Out - Picture, Photo, Photograph
 
 
This week Im going to focus on situations and how God is in the middle of it all. There are test in one’s life that you must pass in order to move on to the next phrase of you life,  its just that simple . Let me explain
 
I dont like or eat cheese period. I hate the smell of it. Years ago whenever I would go to a fast food resturant drive thru, I would order a hamburger w/o cheese, and no matter how many times I say no cheese, I would get home to find cheese on my food anyway. So one day I was at the drive thru, and I purposly told the lady no cheese at least 6 or more times. She promised me that she would check it herself. So when I got the food, my hamburger had cheese . I was outrage. I was so so upset. I think I lost it on her.
 
Then I sat there and thought about it. I said you know what? I know God is behind this. No way could I posibly say no cheese to that woman that many times and still get it anyway. I said satan wants me to get upset and go off, but God on the other hand is trying to tell me something. Lets see.
 
I thought about it. No matter how many times I tell the woman no cheese I would end up with it. I said Lord, this is a test. I know it I feel it.  I said Lord, I know this is you, ( smile) I need to pass this test in order to move on. And the reason why I keep getting cheese on my sandwich is because I havent passed the test yet.
 
From that point on, when I got cheese on my hamburger, I didnt get upset. I kindly ask them to fix it. Today I can count on my hands how many times cheese has end up on my sandwich. Not many at all. I finally past the test. That does not make me angry any more.
 
Now that youve read my story, can you think on a time where you keep being in the same situation? Are you dating the same kind of men, are you still getting the same ole jobs, do you keep having a argument with someone all the time? Well ask yourself……………. Lord, what is it that you are trying to tell me. What is it that you want me to learn from all this?
 
Read this scripture for yourself. Read very very very slow.
 
Luke 12 (New International Version)
 54 He said to the crowd: “When you see a cloud rising in the west, immediately you say, ‘It’s going to rain,’ and it does. 55 And when the south wind blows, you say, ‘It’s going to be hot,’ and it is. 56 Hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of the earth and the sky. How is it that you don’t know how to interpret this present time?
 
Aint that deep? Wow
 
Lets chat!
 
 
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Do you live for the now……….or the later

Im going to be real honest. Back in the day early 20’s if Id met a guy and he was hot, pretty teeth, nice behind, thick, dark tall, with a sexy smile……………..it was on and poppin.
 
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 I learned that sex is the easiest thing in the world to get. If you ask a man/woman for $25.00 the same day you met him,  you were feeling him and he was feeling you sexually you he would look at you like youre crazy.
 
A gold digger would be your new name to him, a person who is out for  money. But that same fool will turn around and ask you for the same thing that is written in the bible.  Your body!
 
15 Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ himself? Shall I then take the members of Christ and unite them with a prostitute? Never! 16 Do you not know that he who unites himself with a prostitute is one with her in body? For it is said, “The two will become one flesh.”[b] 17But he who unites himself with the Lord is one with him in spirit. 1 Corinthians 6 (New International Version)

How many times have you see someone you use to kick it with and started thinking about that person all day? Then later when you get home he is on your caller ID? Thats because those spirits reconnected when you saw him earlier. But what happens when you are married and happy, then all of a sudden in one day you see 2 guys you had sex with in the past. You start thinking about them in the flesh. Of course you are not going to “hook up” with them. But you dont need to have that spirit inside you. Thats what God wants us to avoid. Its not good to have sex before marriage.
But as  got older ( 38) I realize that its deeper than sex. Its deeper than just seeing a guy that you are attracted too and wanting to have sex with him in that day or the week to come.

 

I laugh now cause Im looking at a bigger picture.  There are things  I need to know about him. I dont care how good he look, or how good our chemistry is, he has to have more going than sex. Wayyyyy more.

 

So to name a few

  • How do you treat and talk to  your mother/father/ sisters and brothers?

  • How do you handle a situation where you see me talking to a guy and you dont reconize him?

  • How long have you been at your job

  • Do he have a best friend and for how long?

Those are just a few questions that I need to know. There comes a time in your life when you want your own home,  when you want a truck of your choice sitting in your driveway, with no rust spots and accident marks on it. There come a time when you want 3-4 bed rooms instead of an apartment or flat. There comes a time when you take vacations at your job you want to take 3-4 weeks. Because you have been there a while  or least love your job to be in the process of being there long). There comes a time when you want your own personal bank account, he has his personal, there is a bill account, and a  joint savings account. There comes a time in your life when you want to look at your man/woman and you want to say come on boo lets go to Florida for 2 weeks. There comes a time when you want to have Barbeque’s a get togethers at your home with family and friends and when everyone is gone, you and your boo do the dishes.

 

Thats what Im talking about!

So my question to you: Do you think its possible for you to hold out on sex until you are married? Do you see and understand why God didnt want us to have sex before marriage? Do you feel that if you hold out on sex that, your boyfriend will end up cheating on you? Can you handle that part?

 

Share your thoughts!

 

Where works of the flesh exists, there is NO joy
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