Blessings In Me!

Many of you read the title and thought “how can rejection be a blessing?” have been rejected many times and each time the feeling always made me feel less than. Do you remember how you felt when you were rejected? Rejection is often looked at in a negative way. Rejection is not always a bad thing. It can mean God has something better in store for you. I remember applying for job after job and having interview after interview. It seemed like no one wanted to hire me. After months of looking for a job God finally opened the door for a job that paid $7 more than what I made and also had a more flexible schedule. Wow, God is just amazing. I was rejected by someone I held on a high pedal stool. I looked up to this person and wanted this person to train me. God had other plans for me. The person I least expected to get me ready to do God’s will is who he chose for me. I must say the training has been amazing. I share these things to say no matter what the rejection is or when it is t...

This past week I took a fall which ended with a sprained knee and ankle. As I lie in bed looking at my swollen knee thinking to myself “I can’t wait for this to heal”, I thought about the people of this world. We are in a time when the entire world needs healing. We need healing from a virus, healing from a disease, healing from the loss of a loved one, financial healing, etc. Many people are crying out for healing. Many don’t know who to turn to or where to go. Did you know we serve a God who is capable of all things? He is the ultimate provider. He is a HEALER. All it takes is for you to have faith in what God can do in your life. Last night I tossed in turned uncomfortable. I laid there silently praying “Lord I know you are a healer, please take this pain away so I can rest.” Shortly after I was sounded asleep. I believed that God would relieve my pain so I can rest. Just like the woman with the issue of blood, her faith may her well. “And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith ha...

We are in a time where prayer is very strategic. More people are dying every day. The people of God are living in fear. God hasn’t given us the spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. Ask for God to give you the power to conquer fear. Ask God for a peace that surpasses all understanding. While you're praying for God to do those things also pray that God would send now His right hand to smash the enemy. “Your right hand, O LORD, has become glorious in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has dashed the enemy in pieces.” Exodus‬ ‭15:6‬. God is alpha and omega. He has all power. The very thing that the enemy is using to destroy God’s children, God has the power to smash with his right hand. How big is your faith in what God can do? Do you even have faith the size of a mustard seed? Ask yourself those questions and if you answer no to any of those then it’s time to do a self-check and really seek the face of God. He has blessed us with His right hand and we must rely on it. ...

Many times we feel like God is punishing us. We feel like temptations are always after us. We say things like ”If God has all power, why is He allowing these things?”  Many of us feel that God will not set us free from the things we need to let go of. We begin to question his abilities and authority. I’m here to tell you that we serve a gentle God. God will not enter where he is not welcome. You have to WANT to be free from sin. God can not deliver a person that does not want to be delivered. God is not a God of punishment. God is not of evil. “Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone.” ‭‭James‬ ‭1:13‬‬‬. Learn to fight temptations in the spirit. Temptations are driven by your own desires. Give God permission and access to search your heart. Ask Him for help, but only if you really desire help. He is willing and capable, but only if you would allow him to do so. Be Blessed!

We live in a world where miracles and signs seem to be nonexistence. I want to have a transparent moment with you all. God has given me many miracles and signs to increase my faith and trust in him, but I neglected Him until now. In 2018 I experienced severe pelvic pain. Pain that would leave me crying some days. I went to my GYN and she ordered an ultrasound. My ultrasound revealed that I had fluid in my left fallopian tube, which was causing pain. My doctor explained that I would have the option of living with it or having it surgically removed. She said the chances of getting pregnant in the future would be slim. I opted to hold off on surgery. At 27 years old I was devastated and very afraid. I kept quiet about this. I had only informed a few people. I spent many days crying and praying that God would heal me. About 3 months later I asked for a repeat ultrasound and it was ordered. The day after the ultrasound I went back to my GYN for the results and my doctor said “Your ult...

Did you know that once you accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior that the Holy Spirit will dwell within you? Did you know that as children of the most high God you carry his presence with you at all times? God’s presence is what makes you different from others in the world. “How will anyone know that you look favorably on me—on me and on your people—if you don’t go with us? For your presence among us sets your people and me apart from all other people on the earth.”  Exodus‬ ‭33:16‬  When you carry the presence of God other people will notice something different about you. God gives us an assignment here on earth. It is your job to spread the gospel. It is your job to speak with truth and love. You do not have to be a pastor, teacher, apostle, or prophet. God just wants you to do His will. Many would say it’s hard, but in reality, it’s not. You carry the presence of God and all you have to do is ask him to give you the words to say. The Holy Spirit will provide you with the...

Many of us are struggling in our walk with Christ. It's because we are carrying the weight of sins. We are struggling to let go of the very thing that is keeping us from growing closer to God. That thing may be alcohol, drugs, or even a toxic relationship. These things are stumbling blocks. I talk about protecting your witness often. As Christians, we are always being watched. People of the world are always waiting for us to trip up. At times it seems easier to keep sinning oppose to walking the straight and narrow path. How many of you know that God’s promises are much greater and bigger than the things the world has to offer? It's time to shift your walk. It's time to let go of the baggage. Some things may seem impossible to shake or give up, but God will give you the endurance to finish the race.  We have to hold on to his promises and his word. Believe it in your heart that God will always have your back. “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd ...

Many of us feel that our spiritual gift(s) are laying dormant because we’re not actively being used. Many people are being told “you're not ready” or “have patience, this isn’t your season”. It may not be your season. You may feel like you’re playing the waiting game. “No one puts a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment; for the patch pulls away from the garment, and the tear is made worse. Nor do they put new wine into old wineskins, or else the wineskins break, the wine is spilled, and the wineskins are ruined. But they put new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved.” Matthew‬ ‭9:16-17‬  During this season of waiting, God is operating in the secret place. He may be removing fear and the nervousness you feel while speaking in large crowds of people. He may be giving you more wisdom while building your character. He can be removing the impurities from your heart. God may be correcting your motives for why you want to use your gift. Allow God full access to you wh...

In today's world, everyone is striving to make it to the top; rather it's in school, at work, in church, even out on the street. We monitor the moves of others and wonder how can we get to where they are or how can we surpass them. I have found that when we are monitoring the work of others it is usually because we are not content  with where we are in life. Most people become envious of others. Usually, we are envious of the riches here on earth. Psalms 36:16 "A little that a righteous man has is better than the riches of many wicked." The bible teaches us that it is better to be godly and have little than to be rich and evil. The bible also teaches us not to covet our neighbors. We have to learn to love God in all situations. We need to learn to be content  with what we have and with where we are. “I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with ple...

Many of you are looking at the title wondering “how is persecution a blessing?” Let me help you see. Jesus was persecuted here on earth, but yet he is still the son of the most high God. He is still an almighty God. He died for you and I so that our sins will be forgiven. When we accept Christ, we become his children. He gives us the Holy Spirit, which dwells inside of us. As children of God we are often persecuted here on earth. When the enemy attacks you take it as a moment to build your character and strength. Persecution should be igniting the fire inside of you to rely on God and his ability to shift your situation.   “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance; and perseverance, character; and characte...

First and foremost I would like to thank God for my sister Candice Wingate who inspired this blog piece. You are truly appreciated. You have given me a new perspective of James 4:8 “Come close to God, and God will come close to you. Wash your hands, you sinners; purify your hearts, for your loyalty, is divided between God and the world.” I would often stray away from God and then wonder why He has not fulfilled His promise. I would keep Him so distant, and then wonder why everything I desired I never received. I would battle with my flesh and loving God.  I would pray and ask “God why haven’t you fulfilled your word?” Then it hit me that He hasn’t fulfilled his word because I keep him so far away. All God wants is to love His children. He wants our loyalty. I had created the habit of only going to God when it was convenient for me. He would make a way for me, but then things would flop. I had to cleanse my hands from the worldly things I desire and ask God to purify and sanctif...

This post is especially for women. A lot of us think that looking unapproachable makes us look more attractive. I was one of those women. I thought that given a "mean mug" gave me a better sex appeal., not realizing that it actually made it harder for me to connect with others. One day I sat and scrolled through my photos posted on Facebook and I was in disbelief about how many pictures I did not smile in. I even compared photos of me smiling and not smiling. I found that I got more compliments when I smiled as opposed to when I didn't smile. At that moment I realized how perception is everything. "A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones."  Proverbs 17:22.  A smile goes a long way. Your smile can alter someone's day. We should always be a reflection of God. Allow others to see the light of God through your smile. Be Blessed!

God has called us to be wise in this season. With every decision you make you must be wise. You must be wise with how you live and with who you choose to live. "Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves" Matthew 10:16.  We live in a world where you have to out smart the devil and his evil ways. You have to be able to crush the head of the serpent. Be mindful of those who are among you. You have to be mindful of those who are not on the same level as you. “Don't burn down the school just because you graduated.” God has given you the spirit of discernment to discern. It is okay to have distance in this season. Do not worry about the reaction you receive from being distant. Pray for wisdom to be unleashed in you. God will give you what to say and how to move. He will show you how to be as harmless as doves. Be Blessed!

Often times our faith becomes weary. We start to doubt the very thing God has promised us. We become angry and frustrated. We lose faith in what God can do because he hasn't moved. We turn our backs on the very person who can help us. The only one who can help us is God. Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.” This scripture teaches us that God will make things work out as long as it's for his good and it is according to his purpose. God needs you to make up in your mind that you will say yes to his will. He needs your heart, mind, and soul to say yes to his will. You can’t be afraid to step out on his glory. He needs you to keep the faith in him. When is the last time you said: “Lord I trust you?” When is the last time you step out of the way and allowed God to take the lead in your life? There's a blessing that comes with having faith in God. That blessing is God’s p...

I was born in a generation where ideas seem repetitive. Some people would say “monkey see monkey do”. Who are we to assume someone is doing something just because others are doing it? How do we know God hasn’t called them to do the very same thing you’re doing? We often become envious or intimidated by our peers. We never want the next person to have one upon us. This generation is quick to bash one another instead of encouraging or challenging one another to do better. Why not ask how they have become so good at what they do? Compliment each other's work. God honors the love we give to others. The bible said in Roman 13:10 “Love does no harm to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfillment of the law.”  Love your neighbor no matter what just as Christ loves you.  It’s okay if someone does something better. It’s okay if everyone is doing the same thing. Do what God is calling you to do. When you do it, do it with love. Be Blessed!

Have you ever reflected on how far you have come? Have you reflected on your growth and development lately? There was a time I was very immature. I knew better, but I didn't know better. I would react to things that didn't deserve a reaction. The smallest thing would get me worked up. I questioned things that mean nothing to me now. I reflected on my spiritual development. I was introduced to the Faith like a child and thought I knew God. In reality I didn't know God. I believed in him but didn't know him. I had no idea how sweet and gentle he was. I knew nothing about the grace and mercy he gives. I didn't appreciate Jesus dying for my sins. My actions and words showed just how much I knew God. "You have been believers so long now that you ought to be teaching others. Instead, you need someone to teach you again the basic things about God's words" Hebrew 5:12 Believing in God and applying his word to my life helped mature me. Yes, Jesus loves th...