Blessings In Me!

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!