Distractions

A lot of times we as Christians may become distracted by what is going in society, causing us to lose our focus. Satan knows how to make something so bad for us seem delightful. For example, after you have worshiped and fellowshipped at your church or participated in personal praise and worship in the convenience of your own household, the devil tries to attack an area that he knows you are weak in. The devil uses people to make you feel bad, by talking about, for example, the type of job may you have, sinful thoughts, and other materialistic things you don't have. However, the Apostle Paul encourages us by stating in 1 Corinthians 15:58 KJV, "Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord." This the verse is calling us as children of the only true and living God, to stay focused, not conform to the ways and wickedness of the world, and to dwell in the will of the Lord our God. No matter what people may think about you. We are called to be God fearing and not people pleasers.

Moreover, the Apostle Paul tells us in 2 Timothy 2:15 KJV, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth." This scripture holds us as Christians to a higher standard, because being a Christian is a lifestyle and not a Sabbath day show. We are to be a light, rightly dividing the word of truth, in dark places. Jesus is coming back, and because He gave His life so that the church can take on holiness and be blameless, He expects us to dwell in holiness and present ourselves as a radiant church, without stain or wrinkle or any other blemish. Ephesians 2:27 For instance, you cannot expect to do your best by studying for a test the night before. You must prepare yourself daily by reviewing the material a head of time. The same is with heaven, because we do not know when Christ is coming back, we should be prepared and study to show ourselves approved unto Him, because Jesus is so worthy, we owe Him our all and all, and He is the ONLY way to heaven.

How is your personal walk with Christ? Are there areas that you struggle with? Have a prayer request?

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Blessed to Be A Blessing to Others

God continues to use me each and every day. I am highly excited about the work He has done through and in me to be a blessing others. My days seem that much better even in the midst of the enemy's temptations and attacks. I love you God for being everything to me, and anointing and entrusting me with the ability to minister to others through music. Every time I sound my trumpet or sing a song in praise and worship, I think about Your name getting all the glory and all the honor it truly deserves.

While reading Matthew 25: 34-40, I couldn't help but think of the anointing God has place in me. God blesses us to be a blessing to others. For when we bless others, we do this unto Christ Jesus! Oh Jesus, Precious Jesus!!! Next time you see someone that has a need, and you can meet that need, please do so, because you are doing it for Christ! When we know who we are working for, the work is that much more important, and it holds a certain priority in our lives. God showed love for us by sending His one and only Son, Jesus, to die on the cross for our sins. Essentially, what to really take from that is how deep that love was, because in Roman 5:8, the Apostle Paul states that, "But God commandeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us". So as we see someone in need, and you can meet that need, no matter if you know them or not, treat them like you want to be treated, and more importantly, how you would treat, Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Be Blessed!

Put on the whole armor of God Ephesians 3:11-17

This past week at Vacation Bible School, I participated in teaching and facilitating the teen males group about "Putting on the full armor of God"(Ephesians 6:11-17). It was really refreshing to my spirit to see young men ask and desire to learn about how our sin has separated us from God's love and plan for our lives (Romans 3:23), and how Jesus died on the old rugged cross to die for every sin we ever committed, while we were still wrapped up in sin(Romans 5:8). The big picture of what they learned was that Satan is the Great Deceiver and he makes sin look so splendorous. However, if we put on the belt of truth, breastplate of righteousness, shield of faith, shoes of the Gospel of Peace, the Helmet of Salvation, and the Sword of the Spirit (essentially the whole armor of God), we can stand against the schemes of the devil(Ephesians 6:11).

I love when the Lord uses me to do His work and His will for His kingdom. I feel so anointed each an everyday because I know whose I am and who I am working for. All the Glory belongs to our Father God in Heaven! I pray that God blesses my brothers and sisters in Christ above and beyond what they can ask or think. In Jesus name!

Eternal Thoughts

God continues to amaze me each and every day. I am so proud of my cousin. He is so focused and knows that he is living his life for Jesus Christ. God's timing is so perfect! I have not talked to him in a while, but I thank God for reuniting me with my cousin on facebook. He is planning on becoming an architectural designer. Lord God, may you direct his paths in your precious Son, Jesus name.

This economy today throws so many curve balls and rainy days at you, but we as Christians are called to be steadfast and unmovable when doing God's will. I am so amazed that God can chose ANYONE to carry out His will (Acts 9), and how the Bible answers any questions that we, God's children, may ask. Going down the straight path (Matthew 7: 13-14) may be tough, but there is an eternal reward waiting for us in the end. Just when we are about to throw in the towel, He comes in and sends a major blessing above and beyond what we may ask or think.

We are in a period of God's grace. As the poet Prophet states in his poem, A Time for Change, "Some of you don't study for a test until the very last day, and trying to reach heaven the exact same way". What a strong statement so profound and relevant for today. I pray that we as God's children can stand up and have integrity in our work places, discretionary time with friends and family, and at church. It's it time to pick up the cross and live the life we are required to live in Christ Jesus. I pray that we as Christians get on one accord, and allow Christ to be the center of our lives. "For if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things things are passed away; behold, all things become new"(2 Corinthians 5:17).

As you reflect on the price Jesus Christ paid for us on the cross to have a more abundant life, what thoughts, feelings, or emotions do you have?

Be Blessed!