He Picked Me Up

Good morning family. What an "eye opening" week I"ve had. Work has been busy and I"m so thankful for that. Sometimes we go through things, hear things, witness things and share things that help move us to a higher level of appreciation and understanding. I praise God that He's opened my heart/mind to accept and use everything bit of information I receive to benefit me/mine. I truly believe everything is working for my good. The really hard part about changing and advancing is that we are sometimes so used to things not going right that we find it hard to accept when things begin to fall into place. There is a reason and a season for everything we experience and see. This morning a song keeps playing in my head. It's one our Senior Choir at New Hope used to sing, "He picked me up one day and He started me on my way, oh and that's what He's done for me. He opened my eyes so that I might see and He gave me the victory". The words seem simple but they are so powerful. Just picking us up and starting us on our way is enough. But God doesn't stop there, He removes hurdles, He takes care of our enemies, He ensures promotion. All we have to do is follow us word, love like He loves, forgive as He's forgiven us, accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, be the very best and brightest lights we can be. Everyone have a happy/safe weekend. Love God and love your family. I'm so full of joy this morning. One last thing, any man that looks down on another because they feel they are beneath them based on a title, money, status or life style is a man lost in his/her own little world. Our God doesn't discriminate. TeamHePickedMeUp. Bblessedloveyou.

Not Without Fault but Healed

Good morning family...Getting closer to this three day weekend. Around this time I usually get emotional because this holiday reminds me of Cedric. I'm reminded that our God is so awesome. He sends healing when it seems the pain won't stop. He sends people our way to encourage and inspire us even in our darkest moments. The God we serve is so good. My son is resting peacefully, away from the cares of this world and God has given me "sweet peace" by allowing me to move forward. Sometimes you have to remember the pain to get to the joy. Sometimes you have to just look over what someone says to you and about you to get to your victory and more importantly you have to stop taking the immature thoughts/words of others so seriously. There was a time in my life when I sought counseling because my husband and I were struggling terribly. I went to one session. During that session the first question asked was "what are you doing to push your husband away". Can I tell ya'll I was offended because the counselor placed the blame on me. In my immature thinking, I just assumed he would take my side because I didn't think I was doing anything wrong. I walked out of the session upset but what I missed in that question was the opportunity to complete a self-examination of "me". Some of us miss that on a daily basis...We try to fix others before fixing our "broke down" attitudes. Maybe this isn't you but it was definitely me and sometimes still is. So this morning I ask our Loving Father to forgive and help us look within before we lash out and blame others. If not for His grace/sacrifice and the prayers of others we would all perish. If someone has responded to you in a negative way, give it to God. If it doesn't seem like you're making headway in any of your relationships, give it to God. At the end of the day that's where it should been in the first place. Bblessedloveyou. TeamExaminingMe.

Loving God

Good morning family. It's hard to believe that we've gotten to the end of August. School has started back and we're on to the next "life events". Giving God the honor and praise this morning for bringing us to this day. It's not just another day, it's an opportunity to get more things done, to fulfill commitments, meet deadlines, make someone smile and walk in His light. I'm a little overwhelmed with work but I know that as long as I stay focused on the "big picture" all my work will get done. Praying for me as I pray for you this morning, Father God, we come to You today, thanking You for Your presence in our lives. Giving You the glory for waking us and allowing us to be in our "right" minds. Lord thank You for always opening our eyes to the ways of this world, keeping us focused on what You have for us. Lord without You in our lives, we would be "crazy". God, it is only by Your grace and mercy that I/we are able to face our fears and take advantage of all the opportunities that come our way. Father I am so thankful for my/our children, their confidence, their abilities. I pray Father that You use them for Your work. God let them be a light to others who only see darkness. Father, forgive me being impatient and ungrateful at times. You've blessed me/us with so many good things. As we approach Labor Day, let us remember how blessed we are to have the ability to work, to pro

sper, to learn, to grow. Father, thank you for healing, it's a beautiful thing, it's a beautiful place. TeamLovingGod. Bblessedloveyou. Matthew 5 vs 14-16, Luke 8 vs 16, 1st John 1 vs 5

Children

Good morning family. Praying for the Dixon family this morning. They lost a child last night. From what I understand he was 14. Asking that God be with his mom, Ebony. There is nothing that could have prepared her for this. Praying that she be surrounded by those who love her and that she finds a place of acceptance. Reminding all the parents and those responsible for children, enjoy your children. Stop treating them like "things", they are people. They scar easily because they are so trusting and unaware. Praying that the Dixon's find peace. Praying that we all realize that children are the future, what you pour into them is what you get back. If you're cussing them, abusing them, depriving them of love/support, not nurturing their God-given abilities then you may loose them once they start making decisions on their own. Praying for Ms Wanda and Mr Larry because they've always supported their family. Asking God to watch over their entire family during their time of sorrow. It's just my opinion but you never get over loosing a child, you learn to live with it. TeamLoveOurChildren. Bblessedloveyou

I Get Crazy Sometimes

Good morning family. Wishing my middle son Christopher a happy birthday. He's a healthy 29 years old. Dee and I were married the year he was born. Time is not waiting, right? This morning I ask for your prayers as I venture out today. Asking for prayer because I need an attitude adjustment. It's something that happens to the best of us. We get it in our heads that we're right about something and nothing anyone does or says can change our opinion/mind. I thought about "that mean old" Pharaoh. God showed him several signs but Pharaoh's heart was still hardened. He didn't care, he saw what he saw and he wanted what he wanted. That's the way I get sometimes. I understand how God wants me to live but this "ole flesh" gets in the way. I don't want to be foolish in my decision making and I don't want to be hard hearted when dealing with others. I want to live based on God's word. This morning I pray for me as I pray for you. Father God, I come to You asking for forgiveness. Asking You to remove selfish thoughts and ways from my life and anyone else who's going through. I ask that You forgive me for the prideful stance I take sometimes. God I would be lost without Your word. My heart would not stand a chance against this world. Lord thank You for opening my eyes and guiding me to Your word for me today. I give You honor and praise for Your word never changes, You don't give and then take it back. As humans, we walk away from our blessings because we feel we deserve something better, something more. Lord, I tell You today, I'm satisfied with where You've brought me and I'm ready to go farther. Walking in a minute by minute praise and worship. In Jesus Holy Name, AMEN. TeamIGetCrazySometimes. Bblessedloveyou. Exodus 5 Exodus 7

Don't Need It

Good evening (from last night)family. Praising God for all of you this evening. I listened to Bishop McGlothlin during my ride home from work today. He reminded me that as we move closer to God our challenges become greater. We may face one obstacle after another as we move away from our "worldly" habits. People will challenge you and you may have to walk away from arguments that you'd normally want to win. This evening I was reminded that sometimes what I think is the right thing to do may not be right for another. In prayer I ask that God continue guiding all of us. Let us see the non-sense for what it really is. I ask God to open our eyes so that we're not consumed by what we see. Asking Him to free us from our past and let us focus on the present. I thank God this evening that I don't hold on to worldly things just because their mine. Father God, You've provided everything I/we need. There's nothing that I've lost that You haven't returned. There is nothing that I've given away that I miss or need, when I let it go, I let it go. Father I seek Your perfect peace and guidance as I continue learning more about who You really are to me and realizing that You and only You hold the key to my future. Lord I praise You for the abundance of life and I praise You when my provisions are low. Lord help us understand that holding on to material things "just because" will not bring us the peace and prosperity we seek. Father I ask that You give each of us the courage to keep our word even when it seems impossible and unfair. Show us the importance of being supportive and understanding when we're making choices to give or not to give. Lord, in closing I ask You to forgive each of us for our selfish ways. This world has us so caught up and confused. We think that giving to others has us in default when it's really our words and actions that keep us from progressing. Lord You are an awesome God, In Jesus Name I pray (so thankful), Amen. TeamDon'tNeedIt. Bblessedloveyou Luke 6:38 Matthew 6:31-34, James 1:26, Hebrews 13:5

The Same Old Things

Good morning family. I hope the morning finds you in a good place, a blessed place. This reoccurring thought keeps popping up in my mind, "the same old thing". Every time it comes up, I'm reminded that some things in my life haven't changed, I'm either doing the same old thing or I have the same old things. What's so amazing about this thought is that it feels good to say "same old thing". Last night I watched and listened to my daughters (Alva included), my sons and my nephews move around in my "same old" kitchen. They've been doing that for years and I felt blessed that Dee and I have been able to feed people out of that "same old" kitchen for more than 20 years. There are days when I long for a fancy house, brand new and updated but that longing passes so quickly. I think about our history in that house and it brings tears to my eyes. I'm thankful that Dee saw and sees the value in a property that I sometimes don't like. This morning I pray for you as I pray for me, Heavenly Father forgive me/us for not always being thankful for the "same old things". Lord open our eyes to the blessings we sometimes overlook. Father I thank You for shelter and provision. Understanding that You didn't have to provide anything let alone allow us to hold on to the "same old things". Father God, You have been so good to this family, keeping us together, allowing us to build a bond that can't be broken. I am forever thankful for everything even when it's the "same old thing". This morning I'm reminded that I/we are exactly where we're supposed to be even if it doesn't feel right/good. It's up to us to change/move forward and update.TeamTheSameOldThng. Bblessedloveyou. Philippians 4 vs 10, 2 Corinthians 9 vs 8-11, 2 Peter 1 vs 3, Matthew 7 vs 7-15