God Provides

Page 37- Throughout the years God has placed me on many assignments. And for every mission I was chosen to accomplish, God provided everything I needed to get the job done. I used to think that I was operating off my own intentions...my own plans you know?

But the closer I got to God, the more I noticed that it was God’s plan operating through me so that I would fulfill the purpose ordained for me.

I begin to notice that once the purpose has been served, the things and/or people would be removed from my life and newness would replace the old.

Before I knew it was God moving (sometimes God will move without you being aware. It’s called walking by faith and not by sight), it would really bother me that I couldn’t have this anymore or I couldn’t do that anymore. It was even worse when the people would be removed. It’s like you build this whole bond/relationship full of memories with someone and then for some known or unknown reasons, it’s time to move on! And I used to get so stuck on the moving on part. Sometimes I just had to know why. Sometimes it just hurt so bad.

As I matured spiritually, I began to understand the meaning of seasons on a much higher level. So moving on became easier. Although, certain incidents bring about certain emotions, I still realize that it’s best for God’s Will to be done. This is our covering of our inheritance through our heritage. God knows best is not just a cliche...it’s actually my truth. Another truth I’ve come to enjoy is the freedom and peace in knowing that God will provide everything we need to get the job done. That’s right: we don’t have to beg, chase or settle. We are well taken care of by the Hands of the Almighty!

Building Takes Focus and Time

Page 36- With everything so fast paced and so many distractions, it’s easy to fall off, lose concentration and or lack interest. There were many times I would start a project or task and would not complete it due to one or all of the reasons I mentioned above.

It would be easy for me to walk away or abort an assignment or mission that was challenging. If I didn’t foresee the purpose or the results were not heading in the expected direction, I would say forget it...next!

But love has changed my entire concept of abandonment and neglect. Love has taught me to stay firm and consistent and to finish what I started. I now realize that success is measured in commitment and dedication. And that we can not rush something that we desire to last forever. No matter how tedious the detail requirements are or how long the process, building takes focus and time. And love has taught me that too.

When God’s Will Is More Important Than What We Want

Page 35-I saw a beautiful Bible case and I wanted it bad. I showed it to the person I was with because I knew they would steal it for me. The person told me to put a Bible in the case. The enemy within kept telling me that this would be justified because God’s Word should not be for sell. 

And I begin to repeat this to myself. I even said it to the person I was with: “God’s Word shouldn’t be for sell anyway.” 

I carried the Bible in the case around the store the entire time. God gently reminded me that even though His Word should not be sold, that it wasn’t my place/position to fight that battle by doing something that is against His Will for my life.

God Word says: “if you love me, you will keep my commandments.” John 14:15 and God know I love Him, with all my heart, soul and mind Matthew 22:37.

So by the time we made it to the check out register, God gently instructed me to put the case and Bible down at the register. I obeyed. And I rejoiced, prayed and gave thanks to God for everything 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 but the enemy just kept coming; my mind/flesh kept wanting but God reminded me to be patient and what’s for me is for me.

And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Matthew 6:13

Trust God

Page 34-God gives us power, we take that power and instead of using it the way God intended for us to use it, we use it the way we want to use it. Then, how can we get mad at God for the choices we made...the decisions we chose when the outcomes are less than what we expected? How can we blame God for failing us, when we neglected Him first?

We have ALL been born into some type of trauma based off decisions that were made prior to us getting here. Yes, those Family choices and traditions has followed us for many generations. And in every generation, there is at least one who will say “no more”. One who will be considered the “black sheep” who goes against everything that is against God’s Will for their life.

That one who was purposed to tell the others all about God and His goodness and mercy and kindness and is willing to give it all up to walk that walk.

The one who is called a crazy radical God fanatic but care more about how God see him or her.

The one who know that it is best to put all trust in God and let Hin lead you vs putting trust in human and letting human lead you.

God is not deceitful and is not a man that He should lie. He said He will lead and guide you in the path of righteousness for His Name’s sake. God is the same as yesterday, today and tomorrow and He Promised to never leave us or abandon us or neglect us or leave us hungry and begging for bread. Those are just a few of His Promises. 

Trust God.

Sowing Seeds

Page 33-I used to get so irritated when an idea came to me and I did everything in my power to make the idea a reality, but failed. Nothing seems worse than giving it your all and not receiving the expected outcome.

As I matured more in God, visions became more clearer. This is when I came to understanding the process of sowing seeds. See, when seeds are planted, they don’t grow when we want them to. They grow in their appropriate seasons. 

We know that in order for a seed to grow, it needs a location, dirt/soil, water, sun and shelter from dangers. We must also remember it needs time. Time to mature. Time to reach its destination through its growing phases. Time to give others a chance/opportunity to explore its purpose and significance.

When God has instilled something of value within, there are levels of comprehension before manifestation can take place. Because God knows that a pig would have no idea what to do with pearls. Therefore, the seed that has been sown must be cultivated and developed enough to withstand any and all seasons, not just the season that causes its maturity. But also the storm, hurricane, tornado, volcano, drought, turbulence seasons as well. 

The most important season for a seed to survive in though, is the patience season. This is the season when we’ve done all of the sowing necessary to plant the seed and now we await to see the fruits of our labor as we continue to sow other seeds. 

Remember, the work is plenty but the laborers are few. Keep sowing your seeds of today for the fruit for tomorrow.

God’s Love Is Real

Page 32-Ever been in a situation where you had to ask yourself “how did this happen” or “why me” or “what was I thinking?” Lol. Well, I know I have...plenty of times!

Just recently, I found myself sitting on the ground shocked as ever asking myself “how did this happen?!” I was walking up some steps and felt myself tripping, so I balanced myself and looked down to see what was stumbling me. Nothing was there. My shoe strings were still in tact so I carefully proceeded to walk.

The next thing I know, I was trying to catch myself from landing on the ground but to no avail. There I was inches away from where I started to proceed up the steps, sitting on my bottom, scratching my head and looking around like what in the fork just happened!!!

I was stunned. And so was the lady who saw me “flying” across the ground. I had papers in my hand before I fell. They had scattered about. As the lady begin gathering my papers, she asked me “Oh my God Sis, you ok?” 

I answered her in bewilderment “yes, I don’t know what happened...” the lady said “I thought somebody pushed you Sis...it look like you were running from someone.”

Now, I’m even more confused. Later, I asked God why did He allow this to happen.

As I thought about what I did, which caused a pain to someone I love, I realized that I hurt myself by hurting my love one. See, God connected us together and He allowed the time fall to happen so that I’ll know that it’s real because God is real.

Inspire Instead of Impressing

Page 31-I can recall those times I would ask God to bless me with extra funds so I could pay this debt or that bill. I was working and making ok money. Yet, I always felt trapped with bills. I had a serious shopping habit and my taste has always been expensive.

I specifically remember one time asking God to make sure I had the money I needed to pay my car notes which were $393.91 each month. I was also praying for peace because I got tired of stressing and worrying and getting depressed over bills. 

God granted me the peace first. My car eventually got repossessed and I was so mad at God. I asked “how can you do this to me???” I trusted God for everything (I still do) so I couldn’t understand at the time why He could (what I thought) betray my trust in Him by allowing my car to get repossessed. 

After all, He is God and can do ALL things, right? Well, what I didn’t know (then) was that He was relieving me from the slavery I had placed myself in. Yes, I said slavery because anytime you have to do labor that you don’t enjoy to end up giving your earnings to someone or something that will not bring you a higher return and will eventually cost you to lose more money in the long term, then to me, that’s slavery. Because it’s not an investment. It’s a waste of resources. And for what? Just to look and feel good on the outside? While on the inside, you’re becoming rotten: worrying or stressing about how you gon make ends meet. Taking out loans, owing money  (when God said we are lenders and not borrowers); becoming so desperate that you begin sellling stuff, including your body just so you can keep up. With who though🤷🏽‍♀️. 

The things we go through to be impressive. I thank God for His Will and not mine. When my car got repossessed, it was the beginning of a peace I would not understand until 14 years later! No longer worrying about how I would pay the note, the insurance, the maintenance, the gas, parking tickets etc. I would get around much better now than the road rage I carried while driving.

Walking became my method of exercise and transportation. I had a chance to slow down and smell the flowers (literally), watch the sky and the birds traveling, the sun shining down, the stars sparkling bright with the moon at night, people watching and communication, dancing while walking, singing while walking...the peace I never experienced rushing through rush hour madness even when there was no traffic. I was always in a rush; hardly taking time to connect with nature and enjoy the simple things in life; the things that don’t cost a dime; those are the bests.

God gave me peace through freedom. Freedom from being impressive to being inspiring. Not too many will appreciate this level. But it is so worth experiencing. I’ll be your inspiration.

Darkness Must Come To The Light

Page 30-Jesus Christ is the Light that shines through the darkness. Jesus Christ is more than just a Name. Jesus Christ was a human being of flesh and blood who carried out the Will of the Father-of all Creations- completely.

Jesus Christ was formed from the vision of God -as we all were - except that Jesus Christ’ purpose on Earth was distinctly different from ours, perspectively.

Jesus Christ’ mission was to do something extremely miraculous that no other human being was capable of doing (raising from the dead); performing a task that no one before or after Him could or would do. Because God chose Jesus Christ’ vessel/temple/body to operate through to establish the important cause of righting some wrongs within the human creations’ err (no animal has acted in ways (or had the characteristics) of the human nature’s erroneous behaviors.

This err possibly stemmed from the confusion of being made in God’s image and the thinking that humans were Gods: having the total functionalities and powers of God the Creator of all Creations.

God used Jesus Christ as an example of what the “image of God” represented. Extremely powerful yet very meek. Not authoritative; over bearing; dictatorship. The power is used for the betterment of the human race and the destruction of evil.

Yes God is both good and terrible as in God is not a push over and nor did He create humanity to be. He created humanity to have dominion and to regulate the animals of the Earth and to take care of the Earth and all that’s within so that humanity and the animals may experience the giving of love and what it’s all about.

As any Parent who truly love and care about their Children, God also is truly protective (extra protective) about His Children and will destroy anything that (including people who) violate or bring excessive damage and harm to His Children’ well-being.

God does not play games about His People. God know what our minds can handle and what our hearts are capable of. And when God say “enough is enough” it is so. There is no more-as limited beings-we can say or do about any situation that God says “enough is enough” about.

Which means, we have exhausted our abilities concerning the situations (we are tired, stressed and ready to give up) and this is when God picks up our slack and begin to operate through us ~just as He did through Jesus Christ...but we must be willing (just as Jesus Christ)~ exposing the darkness within us and around us to the Light (Jesus Christ) which has ALL the God-given Power to bring life, liberty, justice and joy (in which joy is greater than happiness) through the restoring relationship with the Father God of all Creations.

This mean those who accept this new life receives the treasures of Heaven and Earth (a state of being and living).

The children’ children’ children’ children and the whole generation thereafter shall also receive God’s treasures of Heaven and Earth eternally.

And those who receive said Amen.

Follow Your Own Dreams

Page 29-When God place a strong desire in your heart and mind to accomplish a great thing, we call it a dream. We call it a dream because we saw a vision of what can be done through us by God. We know that it’s by God because it is something beyond our own thinking capacity of how to get this greatness done.

We are more than encouraged, inspired and motivated to accomplish this because even when it seems like all odds are stacked against us or the hurdles become gigantic and we wanna give up, give in and throw in the towel, we keep going forward and pushing through.

No matter who or what or when or where or why, we are determined to see this greatness through to its completion. It becomes our baby that we give birth of life. And this is why we stay focus on our dream(s). We don’t chase others’ dreams when we have our own. That would be neglect.

It Takes Time

Page 28-Many times I’ve attempted to share some new ideas and information with others and before researching on their own, they’d be quick to say “I don’t think that’s true” or “I don’t believe that.” 

And to be honest, I’ve been guilty of being this way too. Then I realized later that I missed out on some powerful opportunities due to my rejection of pertinent information and details about something I’d say my mind just wasn’t ready for at the time the rejecting occurred.

This has taught me the valuable lesson of being patience with others when they don’t get it when I get it. It takes time to open minds.

God Prepares

Page 27-I remember being so frustrated about not knowing enough to defend my rights. I was ready to throw in the towel on a mission God had placed me on dealing with the law of the land and the rights of the people. 

I was ready to turn this assignment over to another representative. But God stopped me. He encouraged me to continue by letting me know that He wanted me to fulfill this duty because God’s trust in me was enough.

He reminded me to slow down before crashing and to wrap myself up in His love and faithfulness; trusting that He will equip me with everything I need and He will also finish the good work that He started in me.

Our Father, The God and Creator of the Heaven and the Earth and all within, knows my eagerness and zealous to do His Will. And therefore, when I think I’m not ready, I really am ready because God lives within me and I am...truly... about my Father’s business.