Speak Life

Today, the children at church performed a Black History Program.  Although, I was in the rear of the sanctuary unable to see their performances, I could hear them.  Working behind the scenes along with another sister of the church to ensure that the children came out in the correct order to perform their parts. According to the reviews from members of the church the children did a great job. The event worked well only because everyone pulled together to make it work. We had two sisters from the church that work with the children consistently along with my husband and myself that pulled it together in about 48 hours. However, the real testament goes to all of the parents that let their children come out and rehearse Friday night and then allowed them to show up Sunday morning. Since our youth department is so small, it is indeed a source of great joy when everyone shows up and actively participates. I thank God for allowing all of the events that led to the production to work out. Truly, And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28).

My point to this post is that today, the children affirmed what they wanted to be when they grow up. Some stated they wanted to be a doctor, a fashion model, a minister, an artist, and  a couple of sports stars. The morning message was to speak life into the children and to everyone that we come into contact with. Basically, we were encouraged to speak positive affirmations into our love ones and not to tear down people that come into our presence. As the message went forth, I was thinking that I needed to speak positive affirmations into my love ones not just when they are with me but when they are not in presence. It is easy to tell people something good when they are in your face but what about when they are nowhere around? So the challenge for me is not to speak life when they are around but to speak and think positive affirmations when they are not around. Focus on the good and not the negative things that sometimes drive my thought life.

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Jehovah Rapha

For the past two weekends I have been B U S Y. Looking for some rest. However, life never takes a break.

About two days ago, as I was looking forward to the weekend, looking forward for  some rest, looking forward for a chance to just relax, and thinking about not getting  out of the bed before 12:00 noon; my faith was tested.  I received some disturbing information about my mother. As the oldest of three, my immediate posture is to be the one that is strong and to be the one that shows emotion only when necessary. And to be honest, I was okay until I spoke to my husband about the situation and I immediately sobbed.  My emotional breakdown gave way to a faith statement, "I know God can do anything but fail."

Later on that evening, my brother, a medical doctor explained to my mother, my husband,  and me about what the doctor had found. I noticed how his professional mannerisms of explaining what was happening give way to a son that was attentive, sensitive, and caring. He reminded me of a father trying to explain something very important to a child; especially, when she began to ask questions that went against his technical explanation of what was going on. But, my mother's response to this situation has been the most powerful.

My mother's response to this situation has been one of an authoritative stance .  She stated, "I ain't claiming nothing this doctor is talking about." As I heard these words come out of her mouth, I was thinking "I know that's right mama." Her words of faith and actions towards healing immediately caught hold with my spirit and I entered into agreement with her that our God is a healer (Jehovah-Rapha). For with His stripes we are healed (Isaiah 53:5).

I ask today that you stand with me today and believe God for my mother's healing.