Step By Step

Good afternoon family. I had a nice "rainy" morning but it turned out okay. Lil Cory had fun playing football. They are so cute at this age. Feeling blessed and really appreciating life. There are days when you feel like you've been beaten down and then there are days where you feel like nothing can stop you. I'm happy to report that I have those "unstoppable" feeling days more than the "beaten down" days. I thank God for all the lessons I've learned, all the things He didn't allow me to do and for all He brought me through. Man would look at the material things I have and say I haven't done much, but I'm so glad I serve a God who doesn't measure my success based on "things" I've aquired or the amount of money in my pocket. This wonderful God we serve has blessed me with a beautiful family and the greatest friends. It's because of Him that I can honestly walk in peace, I can flash a geniune smile and I say to the world "bring it on because I'm ready". There's a song that our youth choir sang at New Hope Babtist Church, "Step by Step". I didn't really understand the meaning as a child but as the memory of our voices come back to me, the words help me move through this life. "Step by step, we'll make this journey. But we must, put our trust in God". Truly a blessing to know where my help and yours comes from. TeamOneStepAtATime. Bblessedloveyou. (Pray for Egypt..Isaiah 19:1-25)

Blessed

GM Family. Thinking about the goodness of God, giving Him praise for another opportunity to try again. Praying that we all share the beauty of His grace on our lives with someone today. Heavenly Father, Thank You for waking me this morning, my mind is clear and my day's journey has begun. I am so honored to represent You in all I do. God, I want to be right for You, forgive me for not always living up to Your expectations but thank You for reminding me of who I am. Father it's not always easy but I'm reminded that You sent Your only Son to save us. No one has ever given up so much for people so unworthy. A very glorious God and I am so thankful that You love me. God thank You for watching over us as we slept, let us walk in peace today with clear minds and open hearts. Lastly Lord, thank You for my family. At times we're dysfunctional but at end of the day we love each other. I know that it is only by Your grace and favor that we as a family are healed and together. Praise Your Holy Name. Amen. TeamNothingButGrace. Bblessedloveyou

We Need Prayer

Good morning family. Getting this day off to a good start. Thanking our Father in Heaven who makes all things possible. My prayer for us today is that we pay close attention to what's going on around us. Father God, watch over us and keep us as we fill our day with "busy" work. Lord please let us see others through "spiritual" eyes and respect them for who they are. Forgive me for judging those around me and for sharing my opinion when I really don't all the facts. God I ask that You grant me peace and understanding of the things going on around me. I also pray that I learn from the mistakes of others. God there is so much going on in this world, in our cities, the heartache, the disappointment. We must remember to keep everyone lifted up in prayer. Praying for the sons and daughters who have gone astray, praying that husbands and wives find more reasons to stay married than to divorce, praying that mothers and fathers be patient with their children as the school year begins. God, not only praying that our needs be met, but asking that you impart your wisdom upon us that we may be smart enough to take ownership of where we are in life. In Jesus' Name, Amen. TeamWeNeedPrayer. Bblessedloveyou. Revelations 9 vs 1-21

Today's message at Bethel

Audacious faith. Praising but not pleasing God. Every believer has to have saving faith. Mustard seed faith, audacious faith is all together different, asking God for the impossible. Definition of audacity, bold enough to ask for what you want no matter the comfort level. Brings you out of your comfort zone. Refusing to play it safe. A faith that sees the invisiable but not the non existing. Go to God based on what you know not what you see. I know it's there, i know it's there. Ask for it like it already exist. Pray it from the spirit realm. It's already done. Push that faith, believe in what you can't see. Stop being led by your emotions. Have confidence. Don't turn it off because of what you see. God gave Joshua more time. Are you audacious enough to ask for more time. Give me more time. Broaden my day, extend my time. God make the Sun stand still. Ask Him for what you want, set your goals and dreams on His shoulders. Faith, faith, faith, put a demand on your faith. Are you bold enough, God stand still over my children, my family, my life, everything I touch.  God steps in because He keeps all promises. He intervenes to make sure His word will come to pass. God will fix what i can't fix. God will intervene, He is still on control. Ask Him for what you want, ask for time, ask for victory. Joshua hadn't forgotten what He'd seen, the parting of the sea, He'd seen the march on Jericho. He didn't back then and He'll do it now. Deliverance is mine, my God is great, all you need is a memory. An ever present help in time of trouble and confusion. That same power, that same God. Same God, new situation. Trust the consistency of God's word and His work. Don't forget what He told you. A disipline of trusting in the word of God.

Have Faith

Good morning family. Up and moving on this beautiful Saturday morning. Thanking God for all and taking nothing for granted. Over the last few days I've heard sermons from different pastors regarding "prayer life" and "prayer time". The messages were pretty much the same and with the same reminder, pray about everything but don't forget to have faith in what you pray for. I have to say, I'm guilty of calling on God over and over. Lifting my family up in prayer, praying for my co-workers and friends, praying for "ordinary" peace but not really trusting Him to deliver. I've allowed my faith to be railroaded by what I see and for lack of patience. This morning I ask God for forgiveness because I know He's heard every prayer request I've sent up. I apologize for "lying" about my faith when really I've been faithless. I ask God for the courage and strength to wait on Him. I pray for you as I pray for me, Lord let us not be sad or upset when our prayer request aren't answered in "our" time. Father God, we know all things work for the good of those who love You. Thanking You for sending a word of wisdom and guidance. Asking for Your continued blessings. You've kept us save and provided so much. We don't thank You enough. Forgives us Lord for always begging but never participating in our "own" deliverance. God forgive our foolish ways because the very things we ask You to deliver us from, we tend to run back to. You are almighty and I know You know best and You know the "right" timing for everything that is asked of You. In Jesus' Holy Name, AMEN....TeamStopBegging&Wait. Bblessedloveyou.

Happiness

Welcome to wonderful Wednesday...Thankful to be here and to all the people who made it possible (in my Tammy Bryant voice). People have to make a conscious choice to get up every day and do the same thing. They also have to decide if their tomorrows are going to be better than their yesterdays. Some people don't realize they have these choices. There are so many people who give up before they even start. Are you one of those people? Do you get out of bed grumbling, do you look in the mirror and say why me, do you tell the same story over and over, can you imagine a joyful future or can you only see a "joyless" future, do you look forward to doing something nice for others, is your mission to verbally attack people you feel owe you? These are some good question? How you answer will determine whether you're walking in victory or misery. The funny thing is, some people don't even realize "what they're walking in" because they've been in a low place so long that it just feels natural and okay. I'm here to tell you it's not natural to always have negative feelings. Speaking for myself, I want to live and I want the way I live to be a reflection of "happiness". It's the only way to success, it's the only way we can be better and reach our goals....Colossians 3 vs 1-17. Bblessedloveyou. TeamHappiness

Sisterhood

Good morning family (actually writing this at night)...Praying that everyone had a good nights sleep and that we all make it safely to our morning destinations. Speaking to the women in my life today, we have to do better. Over the last month I've witnessed some things that just seem crazy to me. I can honestly say that I did some crazy things when I was younger, lead by emotions and selfishness, but thank and praise God that as I got older, I started to let go of a lot of foolishness. I say all the time, I'm know where near perfect but I'm not where I used to be. Yesterday morning did it for me. If we as women know what type people we're getting involved with before we allow them to take up space in our hearts/heads, then we can't complain about the outcome. What we have to and should do is pray and ask God to deliver us from the mess we started. If someone in your life has moved on, let go. If someone in your life is not treating you the way you want to be treated, let go. We must also learn to forgive each other. As women, we tend to tear each other down as opposed to lifting one another up. My prayer for us all is that we start loving each other and enjoying the beauty of being sisters/friends. It bothers me to see a woman choose a path that's leading to destruction. Can't nobody tell her anything because she's all in her flesh, how do I know, because that used to be me. Praying for all my sisters this morning/tonight. TeamSisterhood, Bblessedloveyou. Genesis 16 vs 1-6, Genesis 16 vs 7-16, Titus 2 vs 3-5, 1st Timothy 2 vs 9-10.