It has been a minute since I have posted on the blog. Reason, I have been trying to maintain our church's blog.
Since April 2011, a lot of things have occurred in my life. One of the major praise reports is about my mother. Praise God, He is a healer. Doctor's report-she is cancer free.
There was a major attack on my character but God is my shield and buckler.
Husband is healed of all his infirmities.
Daughter is back active in the church-Praise the Lord!
Pregnant with ideas waiting on the birth (manifestation) on earth.
Reaching out with faith in Jesus' name. Because, God know the plans he has for me. His plan is to prosper me and not to harm me, plans to give me hope and a future (Jeremiah 29:11).
God does know what is best for me. His will be done, not my will. I yield my will to Him today. Why? So I can perform the will (His plan) for me here on earth.
Tonight as I sit here I am thinking about all of the pain that females go through. As we form bonds and cultivate relationships I often wonder why are some of our relationships so painful. Currently, I am going through a mental discord concerning my real emotional feelings about a significant person in my life (a dear co-worker). Sometimes things are obvious and staring me in the face. However, I sometimes choose to dismiss them thinking they will get better. I mean really will some things get better or are some relationships meant to just take a rest? As I ponder these thoughts continue to lift me and others like me in prayer so we make the right decisions about severing ties with people that cause us mental anguish. Are these individuals in our lives to keep us on our knees or even to lead them to Christ? I mean really...
After a very long week of you name it, the weekend is finally here. Well, the days are any way. I along with a few other individuals have committed to teaching an after-school program. Although there is a lot of paper work involved, we are a faithful little team that by the grace of God always manage to pull things off. I guess tonight I have an attitude of gratitude.
As I continue to live this life, I find that truly we cannot make it in this world by yourself. When I was a child I thought like a child, I acted like a child; however, as I continue to live I find that I must put away childish things if I am to fulfill God's divine plan in my life. When you are a young adult and trying to prove to your parents, your peers, and most importantly yourself that "I can do this on my own and I don't need anyone else's help" soon learn over time that no one is really a self-made anything. It is the relationships that you cultivate that make you successful. Down through the years there have been people that have helped me meet my goals and believed in me.
As I enter into another cross road in my life, I now find that I am where I need to be. That is truly understanding that no man is an island, no man stands alone, each man must be a brother or sister to her fellow man and give a helping hand. To those of you that work with me, I want to say thank you for all that you do to make what we do a success.
A special shout out to my husband for always being there despite whatever. Thanks for doing you and for doing it so well.
No man is an Island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the Continent, a part of the main; if a clod be washed away by the sea, Europe is the less, as well as if a promontory were, as well as if a manor of thy friends or of thine own were; any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in Mankind; And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee.
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, whohave 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.
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.
