Stop Watching Me!!!

When I was younger, talking about maybe 14 or 15 years old, my mom would always tell me that I couldn't go certain places. She wouldn't let me do certain things and advised me not to hang with certain people! I couldn't really understand at the moment, but as parents always say, "you'll understand better later down the line!" She would always end the interaction with the line, "Don't let your good be evil spoken of." Romans 14:16 I dismissed her and sometimes went ahead and did what I wanted anyway! I can say I do get what and why she did what she did.

Sometimes the people we surround ourselves with may not be on the same agenda as we are. It's said that birds of a feather flock together. If you hang wit gangs, or you're spotted with a gang member, people are going to think you're rollin wit them! If you don't smoke and you're outside with smokers people will think you smoke! You could have the most innocent of cases, and try to mean the most good, but if somebody sees you in a compromising situation, they will call you out. Especially if you're a pronounced Christian! It's happened to me on a few occasions! I've had to catch myself many times. It happens to the best of us! Pastors will give church members a ride home from service and someone sees them in the car and now people will think the worst!

You can't stop people from talking, because that is what people will do, TALK! They will gossip your name into the ground! What we have to do is stop giving out ammunition to people to use against us! We have to remember we are a part of this world but we aren't to be conformed to its standards and its way of thinking and functioning. Romans 12:2 We are different. People should be able to spot us because we're different. 1 Peter 2:9

As Christians people are going to be watching us. People are going to call us out on what we do, when we do it and how we do it! For some unknown reason, they know a Christian when they see one! They will call you out! They look to discredit us. If we're not leading by example, how can we expect a dying world to change and look to Jesus?

Just some food for thought, I hope it will sit well and nourish you!

Unconditional Love

My God! Lol I was just listening to some foolishness on an un-named christian radio station. I was up to my neck in disgust! The preacher was talking about the saying or phrase "God's love is unconditional" was a false statement. My eyes opened so wide and alertness came from the hills to my aid! I needed my full attention to see where this man was going with this. I was hoping that it was some sort of attention grabber, but no! He was serious with it!

He went on to say things on the conditions that Jesus said. I actively listened! He made mention of John 8, I believe 30-35 talking about if we follow Jesus and the truth sets us free is a condition! That has no ground! Lol! Then he went on to say he condemns us to hell. "How can God's love be unconditional if he condemns some to hell?" Sheer foolishness I thought. You have to be aware of false teachings by false prophets. They will twist and turn the Word of the Lord around and cause confusion! Be careful!

Stabbing at whatever garbage this man was speaking... "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life" John 3:16. God is covering the whole world in this statement. If you wish to be particular, the world could be referred as the sinners. The saints wouldn't be considered the world because we are not conformed to the world, we are transformed by the renewal of our minds in Christ Jesus! Either way you put it, the love was spread over all of us because of Christ's blood that was shed!

God loves us all. Remember God hates sin. You must separate the two. The sinner may be saved by grace. But what is he being saved from? The sin and unrighteousness! That is left behind, because God doesn't like that! God's love is unconditional. You must realize, regardless of how much God loves you, if you're mixed up in sin, do not expect to enter in the kingdom of heaven!

My Mornin Manna Texts

For those of you that aren't aware that I send Mornin Manna out in text form, well now you know. These are what the texts look like and are the Mannas from the past month!

• Mornin Manna! You've been thru, maybe still going through, but you're still here. Here to give praise, thanks & glory to God who has kept us! Read Heb 13:15,16
  
• Mornin Manna! God IS whatever we need him 2 be: an absent parent, a friend, counsellor, doctor, ANYTHING we need! Most importantly, he's our Savior! Read Is 9:6
  
• Mornin Manna! Hold your head up high, look up to the sky. Things aren't going 2 be bad always. Better times are comin, keep lookin to the hills! Read Psalm 121
  
• Mornin Manna! Your praise has power like u don't know! If you have passion in your praise, and believe, your situations have no power over u! Read Acts 16:25,26
  
• Mornin Manna! Once you're truly healed & delivered from your hurt & pain, that's when you're able 2 truly forgive & forget others' actions! Read Psalms 30:11,12
  
• Mornin Manna! Be comforted knowing that you're not alone in your situation. Someone has been there and came out with a testimony to encourage u! Read Ecc 1:9,10
  
• Mornin Manna! When u trust God, people take notice. They see your faith. They see your light. You draw people to Christ by simply believing! Read Act 16:16-30
  
• Mornin Manna! God's able. He's able to give you joy, mend your heart, salvage your turmoil and so much more! Put your trust in him that's able! Read Eph 3:14-21
  
• Mornin Manna! Although you've been hurt & wounded, by people's words & past situations, u can still be healed! You're not damaged beyond repair! Read Isa 53:1-5
  
• Mornin Manna! Go back to the time where u first believed. Grab that enthusiasm, excitement & energy. Wake up, get serious & stop sleeping on God! Read Pro 19:15
  
• Mornin Manna! The purpose for repenting is to admit wrong doings, with a passionate mind to not do these things again. There must be a change! Read 2 Corin 7:10
  
• Mornin Manna! Trials don't come to tear u down, they come to strengthen you & give wisdom! Be encouraged, for when it's over, you'll be better! Read Rom 5:1-11
  
• Mornin Manna! We all make mistakes, even the best of us. The key is 2 learn from your mistake, grow from it and not make the same mistakes again! Read Pro 24:16
  
• Mornin Manna! Fear is a natural thing. It causes doubt, leads to confusion and hinders success. When it rises up in you, it can & will cripple u! Read 2 Tim 1:7
  
• Mornin Manna! Determination is never stopping or giving up! Are u determined to break your strongholds? Are u Determined to be blessed of God? Read Gen 32:22-29
  
• Mornin Manna! You can accomplish anything you want, as long as you're living for Christ. The strength of Christ makes the impossible possible! Read Philip 4:13
  
• Mornin Manna! We're held responsible for our actions, even where we took no action! Do your best now, so you can hear God say, "Well Done!" Read 2 Cor 5:8-10
  
• Mornin Manna! Why call yourself faithful if at every moment doubt arises, your faith crashes? Your faith must be set, firm and unwavering! Read 1 Corinth 15:58
  
• Mornin Manna! If u reap what u sew, in order to get a blessing maybe u should sew a blessing. Learn how to give cheerfully w/o expecting return! Read Acts 20:35
  
• Mornin Manna! Attitude is this little thing that makes a big difference. Have the caring, humble and compassionate attitude that Jesus had! Read Phil 2:5-11
  
• Mornin Manna! Use what you have available to be a service to the kingdom of God! Whoever you are, wherever you came from, you have purpose in God! Read Exodus 3
  
• Mornin Manna! It's okay to have nice things, but don't let nice things have you! Remember to focus on things eternal & all else will come 2 u! Read 2Cor 4:15:18
  
• Mornin Manna! You've got to use the blessings and talents God has given you. It'd be in your best interest to be a blessing to someone else! Read Matt 25:14-30
  
• Mornin Manna! Show no partiality; everyone needs Jesus! Everyone needs to be saved, delivered and needs help at some point! Be compassionate! Read James 2:1-13
  
• Mornin Manna! All things work together for those that love Christ. It's not in our time but God's time. Trust and see God will work things out! Read Rom 8:25-31

There is a link at the top of this blog if you would like to begin receiving these. Just send your name and number. There is no charge of course. The message is sent between 8:30am and 12:00noon. I'm human and I have a job and sometimes I may not have a signal or opportunity to send the message in a timely mannor. Please be patient! I am pleased to report a total of 95 people are receiving the Mornin Manna via text message, AND STILL GROWING!

Continue to be blessed!

Four P's

I was sitting in service one Sunday afternoon and got this revelation. It was more a thought and I ran away with it and the result is this post! You have to Press with Power, Persevering in Prayer! When the Lord gave me this I was sitting in service trying to draw something, anything, from the service. I thank God for giving it to me!

Press, meaning to go on despite of circumstance or situation. Most often people talk about pressing their way to church, despite of work, health etc! Instead I'm going to stab at it from another angle. Press to accomplish what thus saith the Lord. Too often we hear instruction from the Lord and we either ignore it or complain about it being too difficult. Get this, here is where your pressing comes into play! Despite what self and flesh say, get that made up mind that you're going to do what thus saith the Lord! Press to obey. Press to follow the word! It's not easy, I'm the perfect one to tell you, it's not easy! You'll fall so many times. Learn from your failure and get back up and continue to press! Despite EVERYTHING, there is a blessing in pressing!

Power, hmmm Power is such a majorly strong part of the 4 P's. That power, that God has given and instilled in us, is so great. When we tap into our faith, the power we have is unmeasurable! We can perform miracles in Jesus name! I remember when I was younger, about 8 years old, and my mother was cleaning the collards in the kitchen. I found her crying. I asked, "Mom, what's wrong?" She replied, "I just have this headache!" Without hesitation, I prayed aloud claiming an immediate healing of her headache. I remember asking God for a "miraculous move" and she got it moments later. She looked at me in amazement. The power I had as a child, only because I believed! You've got to believe you have the power, only because God said you have it!

Persevering, seeing things through to the end! There are going to be some rough roads and some bumpy highways. There will be sickness, there will be unfortunate events, there will be death, there will be a time for you to be put through a test. Whatever test that is, it will build your faith! Trials to build your faith in God. They come to see how much and how long you will trust in Jesus! Spit n the Devil's face and tell him you're not going to win and turn your back to him. You've got to persevere to the end and meet Jesus! There shouldn't be any other way!

Prayer is a conversation with God. A conversation involves communicating. You should be communicating your sins with a godly sorrow for them. Communicating all the issues of your life, and sometimes the lives of others! Let's not forget to voice our thanks to love. Just like we love to hear and gestures of gratitude! This is what Christianity is! Being a help to the needing "everyone" is just a way if sharing the blessings God has given us before!

While you're pressing on, remember the power bestowed upon you. The power to overcome, to conquer and to do all which Christ did, in His precious name. You will soon find out that you can do all things through Christ which strengthen you. You can make it; you can stand! You can move on to bigger and better things and you can persevere if you try and believe you can. Do so praying and constantly communicating to God the entire time. That extra boost of strength and encouragement from God will take you even farther!

I wish you all blessings and continued favor! God be with you!