Greaaaaat issssss Thyyyyy FAITHFULNESS!!

Good morning church, I wont be before you long I'd just like to touch on how faithful...God is! Its amazing how excited I am about God because I wasn't always. I first got saved when I was like 13 or 14. And yest I was raised in the church but not raised IN the church. My parents are believers and we went to church a lot but we weren't involved really as much as we could have been. So I was one of those kids who knew Jesus but because I didn't build a relationship after being introduced, I drifted away over the course of my life.

In high school i was so focused on school work and track that I didn't make time for God. I only prayed when there was something wrong, and even then it wasn't a guarantee that I would talk to Him at all. I was at that place where I wasn't really even sure that He was listening when I prayed because I didn't feel worthy to even talk to God after how I've been treating Him.

I went to Rutgers in 2006. For someone who never really had the same freedom as most kids in high school, I went crazy my freshman year! What!? I could be out all hours of the night, I could party, I didn't have to study if I didn't feel like it, and I could even have a drink (shhhhh!). Through ALL of this....God has been faithful.

I could have died my freshman year, from one thing or another. College is safe yet just as dangerous all the the same time. I could have gotten .2 lower of a grade point average and gone on academic probation. (being a student athlete you had to have at LEAST a 2.0 to compete...my first semester was a 2.1) But He was faithful.

My grades got better with each semester. I partied less and less each semester. I started going to church more (without my parents in my ear). I joined the gospel choir on campus and that brought in the support of fellowship. God has been faithful in that He began to let me see Him on my own, with my own heart. The seed was planted by my parents when I was young but I found my way back to the Rock!

I graduated (Praise Him!) and then I went home. There goes my Christian support system. Not that my parents are not supportive. But being able to go and just hang out with Christian friends whenever, at anytime, made a huge difference in my life, me being the social butterfly that I am. I usually got myself in to trouble by hanging out with just any'ol body. There's a difference when you hang out with people with at least WANT to know Jesus more.

I say all of this to say, Jesus really IS Faithful. He has kept me because He wants to use me. Why do you think I'm still here? No matter what you are going through just remember that God is Faithful! He will not let you fall by the sword of the enemy! Just as long as you Trust Him. I didn't always trust God. But seeing the things He has done in my life even before I re-dedicated myself, excites me because now that I truly believe I know He is going to bless me big! Thank you Father for keeping me safe all these years! Use me as you see fit and accept my praise as a token of my honor and gratitude! Hallelujah!

C-C-C-C-Committment...whew! No wonder people are afraid of that word....THAT ENDS NOW! JUST DO IT!

You ever get that feeling in church when you feel like God is coming directly at you? Like when Pastor says "somebody in here needs to stop half stepping and fully commit..." Well that was the way today’s sermon went.

I will be the first to admit that I have not been fully committed to God. Just when you feel like you are doing enough that is when you need to press down and do more.


Things happen in your life that could have only been made possible by a gracious God. When you take a step, God will take a step all because He is committed to us. To be committed is making a conscious decision to be bound emotionally, spiritually, physically to whatever it is you are committed. Jesus is committed to being our Savior. God was so committed to saving our souls that He gave His only son. Jesus was so committed to loving us that He died on the cross. Yes He is our matchless King, but why not strive to match that kind of commitment? That kind of love? Just imagine, you are blessed as it is and you aren't fully committed. How blessed will you be once you fully surrender your earthly garments to the King of Kings? You're His anyway right? Give yourself back to your Father. We have taken ourselves away from the One to whom all glory is due.

I don’t know about you but I want God to use me. Use me up God! I know that whatever He takes from me He will replenish if and when it needs to be. Now I am no expert on living in faith but I promise you from what I have witnessed just in the last three days, it is not a bad place to be lol. God will bless you if you let Him. All He asks is that you commit to Him.

Well what makes a committed person? 1. Committed people have faith-they commit first and then make a way to make it work. 2. Committed people are driven by passion-Passion: a strong or extravagant fondness, enthusiasm, or desire...are you truly fond of God? Are you enthusiastic about God? Do you truly and honestly desire God?? (I am ministering to myself right now, yall don’t even know) 3. Most importantly, committed people never quit! Where would we be if Jesus has quit loving us? Oh God! If we are made in His image than we most certainly should be held to the same standards right? We have a different kind of blood running through our veins. We see with different eyes and we love with a different kind of heart. All of which belong to the Father! We have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Why not lead the lives He has for us?

WE CAN DO IT!!! Love yall! Be Blessed!

Just my testimony, I had to tell somebody!!! So im tellin' everybdy lol

God has moved so huge in my life just in the last 3 days and becasue my faith grows everyday I know that He has just begun. Pastor Joy said that when you start walking in faith, God will begin working in your favor. I am living proof of this!

I am about to purchase a new car in my own name (omg!) and as of friday the process took a huge turn in my favor all because I stepped out on astonishing faith that God was going to move on my behalf. I looked at two Nissan Sentras, one black one silver. the day before and while I liked them because they were new but the Nissan Sentra was not the car of my dreams. (A dark blue Voltswagen Jetta named Midnight...!) They didnt have any Jettas at this dealership that day. So we left the dealership with the idea that I would pick one of the two Sentras and that would be it. I left the dealership accepting the fact that I was going to settle.

The next day I was at work and my fatehr texted me saying that I should go with the Sentra with the least amount of mileage. I thought about it. I had talked to one of my girlfriends the day before and she had a good point. If you are getting ready to put yourself in debt for a new car, it needs to be THE car and not just anything. In the meantime I am in the middle of the interviewing process for a job that would pay me double what I was making at the time. So I responded to my father saying that I was going to trust God for this new job and I was going to hold off on choosing one of the Sentras.

Don't you know I got a call from the new job saying that they wanted to offer me the position?! That same day! God sees and knows all. Because I moved in faith and I was prepared to wait on God He blessed me. Not only did I get the job but the Dealership called with great news just when I thought my day was the greatest day ever lol. The salesmen say well what did you decide? I told him that I wanted to wait for MY car. I told him I wanted the Jetta and he say well we have a white one, and I say wellL I really want a dark blue one. Dont you know he says well we actually have a 2009 dark blue Jetta at our other location only $500 over your price range and I'm sure with your salary doubling you can deffinitely have your car. WHAT!? GLORAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYY!!! GOD IS AWESOME!

Go Back...He's Waiting

We are all looking for love. It is human nature to want to be loved by someone. Lacking faith causes us to run to the arms of those who can only make us feel lived for a season. I don't know about you but I want to be loved for the rest of my life and all throughout eternity.

We have all been in a relationship, romantic or friendly, where we've felt like we've had it! We've all had times where we've felt like you know what this just isn't working for ME, I think we should go our separate ways. Or you stop talking to that friend in hopes that they can get the hint. You try to convince yourself that you are doing whats right. You tell yourself that you are just following God's will. But have you consulted God about that?? We are so worried about moving "On to the Next One" without realizing that we have access to that Love. That feeling of fulfilment when we wake up; that feeling of joy when you kneel down to pray just to say thank you. We should feel gladness when we speak to God giving Him the Praise He deserves. But while dealing with trying to force natural love we put God on the back burner. We figure "ahh, He'll always be there..." Which He will, but relationships are two way streets. Think about that. Here is how I see it, and this goes for me too.

Jesus is that Ex that YOU walked away from because you were selfish and only cared about what you wanted at that time, in the long run you regret leaving Him but have too much pride to go back...the crazyy part is He'll always be waiting for you to come back! He loves you so much that His love for you will never ware off. He will never give up and just move on. In your time of need, even though you hurt Him He will still bail you out. But we have to humble ourselves and swallow that pride that is stopping us from trusting that love. You made a mistake. You BELONG with Jesus. Truly a match made in Heaven. It is God's will for you to be with Him. Girl stop guessing, HE IS the one. Boy stop wondering if Christ is the right one, HE IS!

Get out of your own way for that blessing..Go back...tell Him your sorry and that you love Him too...Get back with Jesus...and this time he wants it all...He's waiting.

Love y'all...Be blessed...

Begin Again

Young, Blessed and Highly Favored....its amazing how much more these things apply to my now than they did when I started this blog. I haven't written in a while because well...I fell off. For those of you who aren't familiar with how Christ works, no matter how far you stray from his light, He always manages to call you back to His hands. Let me tell you all that I am back and loving it.

I am in the process of restoring my life in Christ. As a young woman in this day and age there have been many times I have mistaken the flesh for true love. I have looked to the world for answers and come back in a worse position than i was before. I have taken full credit for accomplishments that belonged solely to God. Basically I have been living in complacency. I took the blessings that God gave me and was satisfied. But something told me that I had more to offer, that this voice He gave me was not for just singing in talent shows for small cash prizes or singing along with the latest song on power 99 (commercial radio). He has such a plan for me that even now I cant fathom His greatness.

My point is that it is never too late for God to make a difference in your life. There will be many times you feel like you have reached a dead end. Like the bad is beginning to outweigh the good. Begin again. You feel like you cant let go of that one person. Begin again. You feel like you cant shake that addiction. Begin again. You feel unworthy of walking alongside God. Begin again. You feel like you cant change BEGIN AGAIN! Give yourself away to Christ! not just your mind but all of you.

He makes a difference in my life by waking me up everyday and allowing me to see the possibilities. I want to spread the gospel of Christ!---I don't think you all understand. I actually want to! Before praising God used to feel like a chore because that's what I was taught. Seek God for yourself! To actually Love Christ for Him because you want to?? Its is such a blessing. Rejoice! The journey has just begun to say the least. Lets walk together family...welcome back to young, blessed, and highly favored...Be blessed!

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I found this written as a draft from February Im just now posting it in september...look where I was

It has been quite a while since my last post and I know exactly why. When God gave me a brand new mindset back at the end of December, I was really made brand new. But school was not back in session yet. I knew deep down that with this new found faith, the devil would be trying to break me down once school was in session and everything was back to normal...And boy was i right...

I'm doing okay right now. I am proud to say that I've been in church every Sunday this year so far. That may not sound like much to some people but for me that's grrrreat! I feel like this year is going to be so spectacular and the only way that it wont be is if I stand in the way of my own blessings.

Its funny how I am always the one to encourage others in times of self doubt. I am always making sure everyone else has the best esteem and and a smile on their face, but man when its time to take your own advice?? That's when i don't know what to do... Its all in your head, they always say.

-Me 2/1/10

Give God Your Heart, He had it first!

In the last couple of days I've been reading Genesis. I just finished the book. In between my readings a friend of mine told me to look at Amos. On my way to Amos I stumbled across the book of Joel. And family, let me tell you as a child of God, not new to His love but new to fully recognizing His love, I definitely felt the love of our God after reading that book. In just 3 chapters He showed me such love and strength.

In this book Joel the Prophet gives an account of a terrible locust invasion. The locusts come in thousands on their land eating up everything. Joel said it was like God leading them, an army across the lands. Joel 1:11 "The Lord thunders at the head of His army; His forces tremble are beyond number, and mighty are those who obey His command. The day of the Lord is great; It is dreadful. Who can endure it?" Talk about total devastation?! There was nothing left. Here is Joel telling these people do you see what God can do!? Make sure you tell your children so they can tell their children and so on.

Joel urged the priests to prepare a national day of prayer to honor our Eternal God because he knew that It was God and only God who controlled the locusts and could restore what they had destroyed.

What got me the most was these verses Joel 1:12-13" 'even now,' declares the Lord, 'Return to me with all your heart, with fasting weeping and mourning. Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love and He relents from sending calamity.' "

This to me is saying that even in times of devastation "return to me with all your heart". No matter what happens return to Christ because he is a loving and compassionate God. Back then people used to mourn and show anguish by tearing their garments. But God wanted more than external change, He wants to see the change in your heart. WOW.

Our insides and our outsides need to be on one accord. You cant do things of the world but be of Christ on the inside. People are not going to recognize you as a child of the Most High, if you are of the world in your spirit. There is a song out now called "King in You" by Donald Lawrence and Donald said his father was a pastor and when he would act up his father would ask him "do you know who you are?" He's saying that we are children of God. If we came from him and are made in His image then we have Him within us. When your heart and your flesh conflict, your spirit gets confused because you're not 100% sure..no, convinced of who you are. You have to believe that He lives in you.

Its not going to be easy at first to get your flesh and your spirit to be one. But as i stated in the last post, you can recognize the need to do it, but that's not enough. You have to have that desire for them to be one. In your heart. When you place your heart in to the world it hurts God because He gave you that heart. He knows what you are capable of. God knows your heart! Its His, give it back. Love y'all, stay blessed!