Just Believe!

Sometimes it’s hard to believe that things will get better when all you see around you is chaos. We all will face trials and tribulations in our lives, but in those times we have to look at God and not our circumstances. If we keep a positive attitude and trust in God, he will come to us and show us the future he has planned. I had that very thing happen to me when I went through one of the most difficult times in my life. I lost the ability to walk and during that time God showed me what he had in store for me. I couldn’t believe it because all I saw around me was this frail, sickly woman. I kept wondering if what God had shown me was really for me. Then I realized something. God cannot go back on his promises. If he gives you a vision, it will surely come to pass. It was up to me to believe.

Maybe you’ve been holding on to a vision that God gave you years ago. You may feel like it will never come to pass. Today is the day to believe! God gave you those visions so you would have something to hold on to when the storms in life begin to rage. He wants you to keep the faith and let him do the work. God has a purpose and a plan for all of our lives, but we have to continue to let God mold us and shape us so that we will be ready for all he has in store. The longer you go through, the stronger you will be on the other side. God wants to make sure that when he is finished with you, everyone will be able to see that God has done a new thing in you. Don’t get discouraged, just believe.

Some months ago I was reflecting back on some of the things that God has promised me. Some of those promises were beyond my wildest dreams. I started to wonder how all of that could happen to little ole me. I could see clearly what God had in store for me, but the natural side of me started to ask God if all of these blessings were really for me. I went on about my day and later that afternoon there was a knock at my door. I was wondering who it could be.

When I opened the door, it was a familiar face. My cousin had two bags in her hand and a letter. She gave them to me and told me it was a special delivery. I kept wondering what this could be about. She told me that she couldn’t stay, but I needed to read the letter and I would understand.

I opened the letter and I began to read. As I starting reading, I was so amazed at the contents of that letter. By the time I finished the letter I was in complete awe. My cousin had given me several items that said, “BELIEVE.” I just began to thank God. He wanted me to just trust in him because what he promised me was going to come to pass.

The great thing about God is that he will meet us right where we are. If we are struggling with something and we give it over to God, he will give us the strength we need to make it through. God needed to remind me that my attitude would determine when the manifestation of his promises would come. If I started to worry and doubt, God would not be able to operate in my life. If I chose to believe, God would give me everything he promised.

No matter how long you’ve been waiting, no matter how extraordinary the vision, if God gave it to you, it will happen. Don’t focus on what your surroundings look like. Don’t pay attention to those doubters who say that it will never happen for you. Look to God and I promise you, it’s going to come. Your blessing is on the way. Just BELIEVE!

My Second book is available!

First of all, I would like to say thank you to everyone who has supported me over these last few months. I am so grateful to have such wonderful people in my life. After much prayer and studying, my second book Beyond the Veil- A Meditation in Psalms is now available! I believe this book will encourage you to live life in the way that God intended. Oftentimes we wonder what we are supposed to be doing with our lives and which direction we should go in. In Beyond the Veil you will learn key lessons that will help you discover the person that God designed you to be. When you discover the plans that God has for your life, you will experience more peace and joy than you can imagine. The enemy wants you to stay where you are and never attain the good success that the word of God speaks of. If you take the time to forge an intimate relationship with God, you will get the road map to your life's journey. Not only will you obtain the road map, but God will give you everything you need to come out victorious. Order your copy of Beyond the Veil today! You will be blessed.

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Trailer of The Job Experience

Hope you enjoy the trailer of my first book!

Quick Update

Just wanted to leave a quick post so you can check out a new segment called firsts. This blog gives readers a sneak peak into the first pages of a book so you can decide whether it is a book you would be interested in buying. My first book, The Job Experience is featured. Please take a moment to read the segment and comment. Click on the link below. Thanks again for all the support. My second book, Beyond the Veil will be available soon. Details to follow! Be blessed

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Progress Report 3

After months of prayer and meditating on God's word, I have completed my second book. I am proud to annouce that it is now available as an e-book on Barnes and Noble and Amazon. The name of the book is entitled: Beyond the Veil- A Meditation in Psalms. Through God's divine inspiration, I believe this book will give you key lessons to grow in your walk with God and obtain the road map you need to follow the path that God designed just for you.  The print version will be available soon so details will follow. Just wanted to give a short update to let you know the progress that has been made.

For all kindle and nook owners, the links are below. Thank you in advance for your support!

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The Subtle Adversary

This morning I read the 3rd chapter of Genesis which depicts the fall of man. The very first verse really struck home with me when the writer calls the serpent subtle. From the beginning of time, the devil has wreaked havoc on so many lives. The writer however chooses to use the word subtle to describe him! If you continue reading that chapter, you will find that the adversary didn't make Eve eat of the forbidden fruit. He used subtle tactics to coerce her into sin. He only suggested that she eat of the fruit. There was not a moment where the devil had her in bonds where she had no choice. She could have easily walked away, but she decided to stay and listen to his speech.

When Adam and Eve had everything they could have ever wanted or needed, why do you think they threw it all away with the enticement of a piece of fruit? They weren't hungry or in the midst of a famine. There were other trees that had appetizing fruit. How could they let the enemy entice them into giving up everything that God had given them? Eve made the mistake of letting the devil plead his case. When she let him talk to her, she was blinded by his watered down offer of being just like God.

What are you letting the devil tell you today? Don't think the enemy is going to make you do anything. He doesn't have that type of power over you. He will only come with a subtle invitation. Don't let him tell you that God can't bring you out of what you are dealing with. Every time you entertain his suggestions, he strips away more and more of your faith. Stop listening to his lies. You take power over the enemy when you recognize his tactics. There is nothing the devil can do to you unless you let him. Stop letting the devil fool you into having a skewed mentality. The word of God says to obtain the mind of Christ. How do we do that? Recognize that the devil is only as strong as you think he is. Concentrate on what God is trying to tell you instead of the false suggestions of the adversary. Take back your authority over the enemy!

Be an Overcomer in 2011!

Well its another year! 2010 is gone and no matter how good or bad, there is no going back. We can't rewrite history. We can however, face this new year with a spirit of expectancy. I believe that God wants to do something extraordinary this year if we commit to trusting and believing in him. If we look at this year with a fresh perspective, there is no limit to what we can accomplish.

As a new year approaches, alot of us make resolutions. Many of us vow to shed a few pounds before summer or we commit to getting our finances in order. While those resolutions are good, what have you vowed to do about your relationship with God this year? In the middle of the night, I awoke and the word Overcomer was so strong in my mind. I began to ponder on that word, and I realized that being an overcomer is the key to success in this new year.

When you overcome something, you take control of it. You dominant it and rise above the person, place or situation. Sometimes we get complacent with the hand that life has dealt us. We don't have to settle for where we are right now. There is a way out. Let's say you run into a problem with finances in this new year. If you understand your God given authority, you can begin to look at your situation in the spiritual realm. God is the creator of all things. He has the power to change your existence. If you begin to study the word of God as it relates to finances, it will be easier to align your actions with what you believe. Then no matter how much money you have in the bank, you will not operate in worry. Even though your circumstance has not changed right now, you can be sure that you can overcome the attacks of the enemy. You will know that God is a provider and He will not withhold any good thing from you. Psalm 84:11

Always keep the world Overcomer present in your mind. No matter what this year brings, you can face it. If you delve into the word of God and build that relationship with him, you can overcome anything. When you make it through the storms of life, don't forget to share the experience with others. The word says that we overcome by the power of our testimony. When we tell others of how God brought us through adversity, we grow stronger, our light shines brighter and we become more effective witnesses. I will be an Overcomer in 2011. Who will join me?