First Things First

I'm just gonna set this thing up beginning with bible verses. Here we go...

Mark 5:25-34

25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,
26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,
27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.
28 For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.
29 And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.
30 And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?
31 And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
32 And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.
33 But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.
34 And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.

Matthew 6:33

33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Let me lay out this story. It's about this woman who was sick, commonally known as the woman with the issue of blood. She was sick in her body and wanted her healing. So she went and did what any normal person would do, she went to see the Dr.! Picture this, she went to the doctor and they tried one thing. It didn't work. then she went to another doctor and then they told her the same thing! She began to spend all of her money on all of these physcians trying to be healed. What's wrong with this is she took things into her own hands. She began to work on her own. As a result, she lost her money, had nothing, and still was sick!

She heard that Jesus was in town and she immediately knew that the fix for her problem rested in Him. The only thing that she wanted was a healing and knew who could make it possible. Her faith positioned her for this healing. Her faith enabled her to attain her healing. By her faith, in touching the garments of Jesus, she was healed!

Examining what happened, she could have easily believed on Jesus and attained her healing. Instead of believing she needed that touch. Get this, she didn't even touch Jesus, she just came close and touched his garment. All we need to do is work our way close to Jesus! Get near Him to catch that annointing that he has for you. Get close to Him to attain the healing and deliverance that you desire. All it takes is a strong desire, on your behalf, to get closer to God and the things that God has in store for you can be yours!

Matthew 6:33 says that we need to seek the kingdom of God FIRST! That means that in order to get these things that we desire (healing, deliverance, breakthroughs, tangibles), we need to first concentrate on God. We need to better our relationship with God. Fasting to control our flesh so we don't fall out of line in our desires. First things first, seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Testimony Tuesday!!!

It's that time again, Testimony Tuesday!!! It's that time to share the story of what God has done! I'm still looking for the participation! You may post in the comments or you may click EMAIL HERE and email me and I'll update the post. Remember that all submissions will be held confidential unless otherwise noted. I'm still looking for a response...

A Powerful Prayer

A good friend of mine is going in a financial stress during an employment strain. It's a hard time for all of us but some are feeling it harder than others. He contacted me yesterday and told me about a potential job. I could sense the excitement about the whole thing. Moving on... he asked me to pray for him and I did. I prayed for God to grant him the job if it was in his will. I prayed for a door to be opened in his favor. I prayed for the favor of God to be on him as he goes through the interview process. I prayed for the ease of transition from one job to the other.

The power comes from one another touching and agreeing on the same purpose in unity. Where there is unity there is strength! (demonstrated in Acts 2nd chapter) I employ you, that know the power of prayer and how to get a prayer through, to join me in this prayer. When you can be unselfish that you can forget about yourself anc concentrate on the needs of others, god will begin to move. I pray that God's will be done!

It's Time!

I'm not a "fire and brimstone" type of speaker or writer. I'm not one of those "you're going to hell" types either! I'm one of those real types that likes to say things the way they are and put the truth out there. The title of this post is named "It's Time".

Time for what you might ask. Time for whom? It's time right now? Somebody told me that there's no time like the present. I was given this word while on the way to work this morning. We, as believers, need to realize that it's time for us to stop playing around on God. It's time for us to begin to take God seriously! Yes, he seems to have a sense of humor, but God is not to be played with. Nor is God to be taken lightly.

That premeditated sin that we plan on doing and taking God's grace and mercy for granted needs to stop. The talking about our neighbor behind their back, even sometimes directly in front of them, needs to stop! Our selfish desires and covetousness needs to be set aside. It's time for us to be about our Father's business and begin to fill our callings and purposes that God has for us! For real, enough is enough!

I fall right in line with some of this myself. Yea, I'm guilty! But I have a feeling if this was a message thrown across somebody's pulpit in a church there wouldn't be too many hoopers and hollerers and AMENs going forth! Folk get quiet when you talk about change. Folk get quiet when you tellin them about themselves! If you wanna take it a lil bit farther, they might even flee from you because they don't wanna hear the truth! If you take heed to the truth and dwell in it you will be dwelling in liberty! The truth is what sets you free! Why do you think when you're less than honest with someone it becomes a chain link of lies and turmoil? That chain of unrighteousness, lies, deceit, and dishonesty has bound you up! Those heavy chains are weighing you down! You've got to break yourself loose and leave those chains behind! My brother always said, "Aint nothin to it but to do it!" Meaning, all it takes is a made up mind. It's time people!

Time is winding up and nobody knows when their time will be to go and meet your maker. Nobody knows when you will be called to see if you are in the Lamb's book of life! Nobody knows when Jesus is coming back! While there is still yet time left to work with, let’s put ourselves to work and be about something serious, something Godly serious! When will we realize that it's time?

Testimony Tuesday!

It's that time again, Testimony Tuesday!!! It's that time to share the story of what God has done! I'm still looking for the participation! You may post in the comments or you may click EMAIL HERE and email me and I'll update the post. Remember that all submissions will be held confidential unless otherwise noted. I'm still looking for a response,! Don't let me be the only one telling about the goodness of God and all that he has done!

Some people may call it intuition, a feeling, luck or anything else but giving credit to God, but I know God kept me from being involved in a car accident. While on my way to church, and leaving Walmart, I was driving and I take notice of this Honda civic that is driving like a maniac! I mean swerving, speeding and cuttin folk off! At this time he's nowhere near me. I, for some reason, am being led to turn away from my lane into a lane that puts me out of my way. Why? I have no clue but I went. As soon as I put the blinker on, the Honda swerves directly at me full force. He was in my blind spot on my right and I was going to get in my left lane. I hear the skid marks and engine roars, which alert me to his presence. I laid on my horn and began to get over as soon as possible. I was made aware of the danger and was provided with an escape. For you that don't know I really woulda tried to speed up to this joker and give him some tail lights and road rage in return, but I didn't even have the urge. I was taken outta that situation and was kept safe from this danger. I gotta say THANK YOU GOD!!! Cause I hate dealing with insurance peoples! lol

Y'all go on ahead and be blessed, ya hear?

Testimony Tuesday!

Here we are again, Testimony Tuesday!!! It's that time to share the story of what God has done! I'm still looking for the participation! You may post in the comments or you may click EMAIL HERE and email me and I'll update the post. Remember that all submissions will be held confidential unless otherwise noted. Here I go...

I'm looking to move out on my own at the moment. Looking for an apartment is really hard. Finding the right area, looking in the right cities, and finding something that fits in your budget! It's HARD! Right now my income is substantial, but it isn't consistent. I have to remember that I don't have work during the summer, due to teachers not having work available. That's not the greatest of conditions of looking for a place, on a shaky budget. What if something goes wrong? What if this? What if that? There is a great amount of "what ifs" that can be spread. I want you to know that my God shall supply all of my needs. I am seeing the signs of the things I will need coming together for my good and it's happening in a timely fashion. Work is becoming more stable and income is becoming more consistent. Which will give me an opportunity to pay off bills early, save money for the rainy season, and be comfortable! God is able and he is in the process of setting me up for success. I've adopted a new tag line, "God is still good"! It has so much power behind it its not even funny! Despite what comes up and what rises against me, I know God is still good! He's my provider and will always be that!

I hope the real things that come forth will strengthen and encourage someone! Y'all go head and be blessed ya hear!

February Manna Texts

So, it's that time again! I figured, for those that do not wish to disclose their personal phone number, I would post the Mornin Manna Texts for the previous month, give or take a few days. Hey, sometimes I may forget to do it right away! In such case, you get a few more for your reading. Here are February's Mannas:

• Mornin Manna! We should all want to see everyone succeed! Sometimes criticism is needed and is helpful! Be sure you seal your words in love! Read Gal 5:14,15
• Mornin Manna! Oh, the peace we do not carry, heavy laden with griefs we bear. All because we don't take everything to God in prayer! Read Phil 4:6
• Mornin Manna! Sometime you have to step back and look at the bigger picture. We may not understand God's plan, but He always knows what's best! Read Isa 55:6-8
• Mornin Manna! Despite what hell & hard times the Devil may throw at u during the race, u keep the faith. God is waiting for u at the finish line! Read Rev 1:7,8
• Mornin Manna! Request to hear a word or revelation from God. He said He'd be a lamp and a light for us, showing us the way to go! Just ask! Read Psalm 119:105
• Mornin Manna! You have no clue what God is gonna do when u put your trust in Him! Keep pressin and prayin. Sit back, wait 4 God and just listen! Read Psalm 37:4
• Mornin Manna! Don't let your good be evil spoken of. U may mean well by your actions, but know people constantly look to discredit Christians! Read Rom 14:16,17
• Mornin Manna! Despite how rough, tough, protected & safe u think u are, times are bad! Things happen! You need Jesus! Find him while u still can! Read Rom 10:9
• Mornin Manna! You should be thankful and happy to see others' blessings! Don't become jealous or desire what they have! Pray 4 your own blessings! Read Ex 20:17
• Mornin Manna! What's on ya mind? What's in ya heart? If you keep your heart pure, and keep God's word in us, we can keep ourselves closer to God! Read Ps 119:11
• Mornin Manna! Sometimes you need 2 stop what you're doing and give God a spontaneous praise! God has kept & is still keeping u! Give him glory! Read Ps 35:27,28
• Mornin Manna! Don't keep doing the same things if you're not getting good results. Find a fresh start, a new plan of action and get a new vision! Read Pro 19:18
• Mornin Manna! Sin is sin; wrong is still wrong. We all have done it, some still doing it! Don't cast judgement. Help and build each other up! Read Matthew 7:1-5
• Mornin Manna! God has a habit of showing up late in the midnight hour and at the least expected time. When he shows up, he's gonna show out! Read Daniel 3:19-26
• Mornin Manna! Things will happen. Temptations will arise. Situations will try you! Simply show resistance. You have power to make the devil flee! Read James 4:7
• Mornin Manna! There's a blessing waiting on the other side of your trial. Get through! Endure long, hold on and know your time is almost here! Read 2 Tim 4:5-8

ENJOY!!!

Testimony Tuesday

I really would like to institute a Testimony Tuesday. This would be an open forum in the comments section of the posts for people give their testimony about whatever they've gone through and have a story about. I thought of the significance of testimonies and they are very important. There are so many people that have trouble believing that certain things are possible. They believe miracles are possible but unlikely to happen for them. If we can make a log of them for readers to see, then someone may be encouraged to keep on believing!

I want to do this in 2 ways. One, the above commenting on this post. Two, you may email me your stories and testimonies and post them to the blog. EMAIL HERE Credit will be given only by request and all postings will be anonymous unless I'm otherwise told.

I hope this works well... Here's mine:

One, I'm not the most law abiding NJ driver. I speed, I pass on the right, I honk my horn and I catch minor cases of road rage! One time I was caught up in the law. I was given a ticket for driving with a suspended license, suspended registration and an expired insurance card. Yeah I was wrong. I was actually knew about the insurance and the registration. I had no clue on the license! So, I go to court and instead of pleading not guilty and working out a plea and working the tickets down, or whatever the whole lying process is, I get into court and tell the absolute truth. "Yeah, I was speeding! Yeah, I was wrong!" The court room went silent! You know the lil chatter that goes on in the background when you're in court! lol The judge asked me if I knew what I was admitting to. I replied, "yes!" He looked at me and said he's dismissing the charge for the ticket, the registration and charging me for not having my proper insurance card at the time of check. The truth will set you free for real! I told the truth and got away with paying less that $200 including cost of court. I was facing jail time! and more than almost $1000 in fines! God is still Good. Trust in God and see that he will bring you through!