Tuesday, March 30, 2010
ON TO THE NEXT
Its Spring! The year didn't begin as I had anticipated but its only March. I trust God to do what he promised. The unknown is uncomfortable. I've learned I am a bit of a control freak. I like knowing what is happening from one point to the next and I like being the one pulling the strings. WELL...that ain't happening. I am in a uncomfortable, unfamiliar place right now. But I believe that all things work for the Good of them who are called according to a purpose. And no matter what it looks like even this situation has purpose. So last month I cried but this month I'm on to the next. DESTINY, PROSPERITY, PURPOSE AND HOPE. That's all that on my agenda for the rest of the year. NO matter what I move. No matter what I love. No matter what I have faith. No matter what...I WIN!!!
Saturday, March 6, 2010
WHAT'S WRONG WITH THIS PICTURE
Usually on a Saturday I am looking in my closet trying to find something to wear for Sunday. But its Saturday night and I am watching T.V.not thinking about what I am wearing on Sunday. Sunday's for me are usually Church, Brunch, family and naps.
Lately they have been breakfast, DVR and Naps. I have become...how shall I say..indifferent when it comes to "going to church" I LOVE GOD don't get it twisted but church of today is not like when we were growing up. Church used to be that beacon of light that safe haven, that meeting place. But lately its just big business and no one's life is changing. Not talking about my church just talking in general. We got churches all over Oakland. Preachers driving up in their nice cars and expensive suits and shoes but riding past all the D-boys on the corner and the young ladies selling their bodies. And no one stops to talk with these people.
We go into church and act as if they are not even there. We go inside our church houses talking about we love the Lord but will not speak or look at each other. Lifting up these "holy hands" and destroying each other with our gossip or negative talk. We shout the house down for a couple of hours and most come right back out the same way. NOTHING Changes. These so called preachers talk a good talk. Telling the congregation they need to get out of the four walls but they won't or don't do it themselves. How can we keep having our annual days, appreciations, celebrations while our children are dying in the streets?
Now I realize that with good comes bad but we should not be comfortable with the way things are. I wonder is God pleased? Something is wrong with this picture. But hey who am I. This very well could just be a phase I am going through. I know there are some churches out there trying to make a difference. My current church the Pastor teaches Empowerment, commitment and Love. But the Pastor darn near has to bust a blood vessesl to get people to give God some praise. They act like they doing God a favor by showing up. Selfish. My father's church is an outreach ministry bringing in souls that are otherwise looked past. They are working hard serving a community that really doesn't want to change so its a long hard road. So yes there are a few but that's just it a few. I know the word says don't get weary in doing good you will reap if you faint not. And as long as I do my part in sharing God's love I can rest in that. But I'm kinda over it. So I ask What's wrong with this picture?
Lately they have been breakfast, DVR and Naps. I have become...how shall I say..indifferent when it comes to "going to church" I LOVE GOD don't get it twisted but church of today is not like when we were growing up. Church used to be that beacon of light that safe haven, that meeting place. But lately its just big business and no one's life is changing. Not talking about my church just talking in general. We got churches all over Oakland. Preachers driving up in their nice cars and expensive suits and shoes but riding past all the D-boys on the corner and the young ladies selling their bodies. And no one stops to talk with these people.
We go into church and act as if they are not even there. We go inside our church houses talking about we love the Lord but will not speak or look at each other. Lifting up these "holy hands" and destroying each other with our gossip or negative talk. We shout the house down for a couple of hours and most come right back out the same way. NOTHING Changes. These so called preachers talk a good talk. Telling the congregation they need to get out of the four walls but they won't or don't do it themselves. How can we keep having our annual days, appreciations, celebrations while our children are dying in the streets?
Now I realize that with good comes bad but we should not be comfortable with the way things are. I wonder is God pleased? Something is wrong with this picture. But hey who am I. This very well could just be a phase I am going through. I know there are some churches out there trying to make a difference. My current church the Pastor teaches Empowerment, commitment and Love. But the Pastor darn near has to bust a blood vessesl to get people to give God some praise. They act like they doing God a favor by showing up. Selfish. My father's church is an outreach ministry bringing in souls that are otherwise looked past. They are working hard serving a community that really doesn't want to change so its a long hard road. So yes there are a few but that's just it a few. I know the word says don't get weary in doing good you will reap if you faint not. And as long as I do my part in sharing God's love I can rest in that. But I'm kinda over it. So I ask What's wrong with this picture?
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
HE'S GREAT
HEY ALL..JUST WANTED TO PUT GOD ON BLAST FOR A SECOND. IN THIS TIME OF ECONOMIC ISSUES I MUST SAY GOD HAS SUSTAINED ME & MY FAMILY. I AM IN AWE OF WHAT HE HAS DONE. ITS BEEN A ROUGH SIX MONTHS BUT I HAVE NOT MISSED A BEAT. GOD IS SO AMAZING THAT HE KEEPS BLESSING ME EVEN WHEN I AM NOT AT MY BEST. EVEN WHEN I GET CONFUSED OR WORRIED HE STILL FORGIVES AND CONTINUES TO BLESS. I AM SO THANKFUL THAT HE LOOKS PAST MY FAULTS AND TAKES CARE OF MY NEEDS. GOD IS REAL. IN THIS DAY AND AGE ITS IN YOUR BEST INTEREST TO DEVELOP A RELATIONSHIP WITH HIM. GET TO KNOW HIM. NOTICE I SAID GOD. NOT RELIGION. I WONT EVEN DEFEND SOME OF THE MESS PEOPLE HAVE WITNESSED FROM SO CALLED "RELIGIOUS" PEOPLE. TAKE YOUR FOCUS OFF PEOPLE AND TRUST GOD. HE'S ABLE TO DO ALL THAT YOU CAN ASK OR THINK. HE NEVER PROMISED ALL DAYS WOULD BE GOOD HE PROMISED THAT HE WOULD SEE YOU THROUGH. GOD IS AWESOME..TRY HIM!
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