Rejoice

I spent the better part of the day listening to worship and praise music.  It's such a joy to be able to sing and dance before the Lord. The how is, how wonderful  he is! The why is because of who he is and because he lives!  There is no greater thing in this world than to rejoice in the Lord!  I guarantee you'll never wanna leave.  Glory to God and Bless the Lord!

In honor of my Mom

To my mom;  Minister Elder Louise Marie Knight.

My Journey

Value

Equips

My Declaration 1

I've made a lot of mistakes in my life and I never claimed to be perfect.  One of the things I was right about is Christ.  He saved and forgave me a long time ago.  Before I was born, God knew who I would be and what I would do.  Over 20 years ago I was born again and yes, I have made some mistakes since than.  I've also had to live with the consequences.  The good thing about it, is that God never gave up on me and he forgave me several times.  Something, the average man, woman or child may not do.

I thank God for who he is and the very fact that he is, and he does forgive.  He don't bring up a history log when you go to him for help and he don't get lifted by putting you down.  He forgives and let go.  I believe when he picks us up; he expects us to shake off the dusk and continue following Christ.

So don't ever allow the enemy to use your past against you.  Realize that is not something God will do, because like no other he truly loves me and he truly loves you. Nothing can stand in the way of what he has for you and through Christ; we shall do what he has called us to do.  All the Glory belongs to God and in him, nothing is impossible.  Remember, nothing is to hard for God.

I declare I am worthy in Christ and so are you.  Saved only by the blood.

Another Journey 1992

When I was young with 5 kids and no husband, it was really hard trying to raise them alone.  I made a lot of mistakes along the way in regard to relationships and missed opportunities.  Raising them became a career to me, more important than my job.  I made just as many sacrifices as mistakes and I don't believe I would have done anything different given the opportunity.

When I gave my life to the Lord, I was still having some difficulty.  Low self esteem, and a deep sadness because of my financial situation and not being able to provide things for my children I wanted them to have.  They got in fights, my only daughter began to have boys on her mind.  So it was rough.  Back in 1992, I prayed and asked for God's help.  I remember soaking my pillow with my tears, not really speaking out loud; just aching inside; almost wanting to leave this life.  If it weren't for the thought of my kids being without a Mother too, I would of being praying for that.

In all my sadness and self pity, while laying there I found myself walking on what look to be a narrow road in the sky, in the midst of the night; in great agony.  I finally got to the end .  I was obviously in the spirit, yet when this road ended, I saw what looked like a grey stone open cave.  Suddenly I felt a presence and a voice whispered "look in".  I looked in and saw nothing and said what?  The presence said "look in again."  I did and saw nothing.  The presence I felt said, "Look again."  I still didn't see anything.  Than I heard a voice say, " I'm not in there, I'm right here with you."  I turned to the right and I saw an image of Jesus, who said again; "I"m not in there, I'm right here with you, I've been with you all the time and I will never leave you".

I jerked my head up off the soaking pillow and the whole room was lit up.  I felt different.  I got up and looked around the house and even though I had turned all the lights out before laying down, it was not only lit up, but bright.  I could see every thing clearly as though I had a candle.

From that night on, I didn't care what people thought about me as a single parent.  I didn't feel less than the rest.  I felt, what God had given me for my children was more than enough.  When I went to church that next Sunday, I communed with
God and gave every last one of them to him.  I didn't go before a church board or even speak to the Pastor about it.  I did go to the alter though.  The men and women of God layed hands on me and my children and prayed.

From that point on, whenever there was an issue among them or with one of them individually.  I took it to God.  I read his Word to them regularly. Them and their friends.  We discussed what the message given at church was about.  We had dialogue in and about the Word of God.  As we ate our meals.  Prayer took place for every event in their lives.

We weren't a perfect family, but we were, and still are children of  the most High God.

There is no better teacher, no better counselor, no better judge, no better lawyer, and no better father.  He will be a husband to widow, and a father to the fatherless or orphan.  Turn your life and your families life over to
God.  He won't break your heart and he won't let you down.

Glory to God and Bless the Lord!

After these things Jesus shewed himself again to the disciples at the sea of Tiberias; and on this wise shewed he himself (John 21:1).

This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead (John 21:14).

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.   He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep (John 221: 15-16).

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God (Luke 18:16).

Which executeth judgment for the oppressed: which giveth food to the hungry. The LORD looseth the prisoners:   The LORD openeth the eyes of the blind: the LORD raiseth them that are bowed down: the LORD loveth the righteous:   The LORD preserveth the strangers; he relieveth the fatherless and widow: but the way of the wicked he turneth upside down.  The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD (Psalm 146: 7-10).

Remembering The Change

Sometimes we have to go back to the place where we first fell in love.  The place where we heard the call answered and was chosen; or when we were so broke down spiritually, we were at the brink of spiritual death.  Where God picked us up an held us in his arms like a baby.

For me,  that is not hard to remember.  It was by his mercy and grace that I just happen to be in the right place at the right time with an ear to hear. Through the man of God I heard the voice of the Lord from a distance in a park.  Of course I'd been to church before and I've even had some miraculous events take place in my life prior to that.  Yet as a young adult married with kids,  I didn't care to read the word or get involved with following Christ.  I thought believing who he was, what he did and acknowledging him was enough.

Needless to say; by thinking that way, I didn't enjoy the benefits.  When I speak of benefits, I'm talking about the fruits of the spirit and the relationship with God.

I was still lost and didn't even know it.  In 1991 I was a single parent of 5 beautiful children, living in the projects for almost a year.  During the time I was unemployed, feeling like the black sheep of my immediate family, because of my lack and failed relationships.  I smiled on the outside, but was dying on the inside.

One day somebody put in the back door titled"Soul Explosion", offering free food and drinks.  I thought to myself, "Oh we're going there,  I won't have to cook and can save a meal".   The kids were excited about it too.  When we got there, I was shocked for some dumb reason, at the amount of people there.  We walked around the park, than all of a sudden I heard this man's voice.  It was strong and powerful to my ears, so I had to stop and pay attention.  It was Pastor Michael Patterson (now Bishop Patterson).  He was talking about Jesus Christ and how he died for our sins and could give us a new life and eternal life.

I wanted that new life and I wanted it to be eternal.  So I stayed and signed up to be picked up for church service.  I went to church the next Sunday and gave my life to the Lord.  I began to read the bible.  I began to pray and talk with God,  I began  to feel more peace, more joy and more alive as I became part of the family of God.  A beautiful, never ending relationship was established.   Many things took place after that, blessings, trials, battles, miracles, etc;  but my life was never the same.  I was changed and being changed.

Glory to God and Bless the Lord!

When I think about that day, I know it was only by God's mercy and grace that I was saved.  I was saved from spiritual death and destruction.  My children were saved from a life of death and destruction.  I was saved from  hell.  I was saved  for eternal life in Christ!

Glory to God and Bless the Lord!


The LORD is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth (Psalm 145:18).

And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear (Isiah 65:24).

For many are called, but few are chosen (Matthew 22:14).

I am a witness, if you call he will answer.

Jehovah Jireh my Provider

Many things in life are outside of our reach and ability.  Yet some how we obtain wondrous experiences and wondrous things.  I know for a fact that you don't always have to speak to get what you need when you're a child of God.  If he's in your heart.  He answers your thoughts!  Glory to God!  Just like that.  That's the kind of God we serve and there is none other in this world.  

I remember one Christmas back in 1994.  I was living in Harrisburg PA.  I was a single parent raising 5 children.  I was divorced and was not receiving any child support.  But  glory to God I had his support.  People from the church and various organizations brought so many gifts for my kids I was literally over-whelmed.  Especially with the fact that I didn't ask for it.  What was more amazing to me was something a little less visual.  I was preparing the meal and I realized I didn't have any rice.  I have 4 sons and 1 daughter.  All of my sons love rice, and that was going to be missed.  I thought to myself, what I'm I going to do to make up for this rice.  Don't you know within the hour, a few of the deacons came to my house with grocery and sticking outside of the brown paper bag was a box of rice-a-roni.    I knew it was God who used them to provide it.  Not that I was in need of rice, but it was a desire of my heart.  I didn't even speak the words and God provided. 

My children received brand new clothes and toys from the family of the Lord.  More than I could have asked for.  You can't tell me my God can't do it because I know beyond a shadow of a doubt.  I had no family in the area and had no feeling of being alone, because the Lord took care of it.  

Trust and believe, the Lord loves and takes care of his children, very well and you won't do without.  Glory to God and Bless the Lord!

Behold, God is my helper: the Lord is with them that uphold my soul (Psalm 54:4).

Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the LORD JEHOVAH is my strength and my song; he also is become my salvation (Isaiah 12: 2)

And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovahjireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of the LORD it shall be seen (Genesis 22:14).

Jesus all over

The lord reigns and can be seen all over in all things.  The beauty of the earth and the heavens above.  All exist because of his omnipotent love!  There is none wiser, none stronger and none greater!  For all we are and all we shall ever be.  Jesus Christ is the one in whom we should believe.  In him we have all we will ever need.

The earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein (Psalm 24:1.)

Grace

Within his shadows we have light and the ability to see.  To see beyond the surface of the earth and realize that we are of God and not of this world.  He has saved us because of who he is.  Life, Truth and Omnipotent Love.

Awesome God

Though we go through many seasons of change, one thing remains the same.  Our God, loves us and has the capacity to bring us through anything.  We should all, praise his holy name.

Watch

Discernment

We must always be ware of the spiritual realm.  Mindful  of whom we and others, are abiding in.  We are physically in this world, but there are forces and elements that exist of another source.  There's no middle ground in this, therefore we all must make a choice.  Either we abide in Christ, the one who paid the cost. Cost for our sin so that we may live again.  Or abide in this world among the lost.

For those who are blind and lost.  There is no vision or spiritual sight.  They abide in the darkness of night in need of light. Being used as the enemies tools to kill, steal, destroy and  abuse.

Therefore we are given vision, and the gift of discernment; in which we can rebuke, cast out and put the enemy under our feet.  And though we may feel pain, agony and hurt from the wickedness of this world.  Our God is the answer and has the cure.

We will not experience defeat, if we abide in Christ, we shall always have the victory.

He left us a comforter that heals the pain, restrains the agony and removes the hurt.  Comforting us in love, joy and peace.  But we must be found.  Awake and not asleep.

Know In Christ we're not spiritually lost.  Our liberties been brought and paid with a cost.  Because he has risen and now lives; so shall we.  We should  have insight in which we can spiritual see.  And see some things we may not like.  Yet still it's better than abiding in the darkness of night.  But rather in his magnificent light, the body of Christ.  In following his leadership and guidance; surely we know everything is gonna be all right.

Again, let us put the enemy under our feet or simply resist and according to the Word, he will flee.  Let us exercise our gifts and make use of discernment, because truly these gifts are heaven sent and meant to be spent.

And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you forever (John 14:16);

And this I pray, that your love may abound yet more and more in knowledge and in all judgment (Philippians 1:9);

But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil (Hebrews 5: 14).

Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you (James 4: 7).

And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen (Romans 16: 20).

If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, you shall ask what you will, and it shall be done unto you (John 15:7).