Hello!  I've been away for a little while, but I'm back.  I recently lost a dear sister/friend/photographer in the person of Denise Gray.  Many of my posts on FB for the past week were in reference to her.  Here's where I picked up after an awesome day of worship on Sunday, April 29, 2012. 

This has been a rough week, but I know God is still faithful. I thank God for using Pastor Washington once again on yesterday with "Don't Give Up" from Luke 18:1-8. The message was all about prayer. We can't get enough of it. Why? Because: (1) Persistent prayer keeps us focused; (2) Persistent prayer clarifies our request(s); (3) Persistent prayer prepares us for the answer - but the flesh has got to die; and (4) persistent prayer strengthens our faith. Pray about everything; worry about nothing. Pray until you get an answer. We are NOT waiting on God...He is waiting on us. Have a blessed day in the Lord!

Don't Faint!

If I had to rewrite some pages of my life, would I do it? Of course. Are there some roads I wish I did not have to travel along the way? Absolutely. We must always keep in mind that everything happens for a reason. God makes no mistakes. Everything He allows us to go through is for a purpose. God's plan is perfect...regardless of how painful or frustrating it may be. Stay with Jesus, no matter the situation. There's a guarantee that He WILL bring you out if you faint not. Enjoy your weekend!

Call on Him!

"I cried out to the Lord and He heard me; he delivered me from all my fears" (Psalm 34:4). Family, can you just let your mind roll back to just one thing that God did for you when you cried out to Him? Ain't it good to know that Jesus is the same today, yesterday & forevermore? If you're in despair about a situation that you know no one can work out but Jesus, just think about what He's already done. Don't be discouraged. I'm a witness...& you are too...that God is still able. Bless Him! Love ya!

The Joy of the Lord is my Strength

The joy of the Lord is our strength. The Bible teaches that God will keep us in perfect peace if we keep our mind stayed on Him. That means a lot, but one of the greatest wisdom nuggets I get from that is we don't have to walk around in worry or defeat. Know that God has a plan for you and that He is big enough and bad enough to bring it to pass. I dare you to praise God in advance for bringing you through whatever your storm may be, for bringing to pass whatever He promised and bringing you up to where you know you're supposed to be. And it IS so! AMEN! Have a blessed day!

I Would Rather Be More Like Thee

"To emulate my mother is fine, to imitate my sister sometimes, to accomplish what my brother has achieved; I would rather be more like Thee...to win a Grammy someday, to see my name in lights on Broadway. These things really don't matter to me; I would rather be more like Thee" (from an old John P. Kee classic, "More Like Thee.") It's so easy to get caught up in glitz & glamour, fortune & fame. But our main priority everyday should be to seek to be more like Him. Lord, help us to stay focused & to remember that if we seek You & Your righteousness, everything else will fall into place according to Matthew 6:33. Be blessed! Love ya!

Hold on: Help is on The Way & Happy Birthday, J!

Special thanks to Elder Vanda Jackson for ministering powerfully during Pastor's absence: "Hold On: Help is on the Way" from Psalm 107:1-8 and Romans 10:13. God WILL respond, revive and restore. Such good news! And I cannot go without wishing my oldest child, James Jernigan a very special 19th birthday. Seems like I just had him, but I'm so proud of the strong young man he's become. I render all the love a mother could possibly give today and always. To God be the glory!

An Affirmation of Blessings

Hey yall! Today's affirmation: I am blessed beyond measure. Good and mercy are following me. The joy of the Lord is my strength. I am not afraid of man, for what can he do unto me? The Lord is my light and my salvation. My worst days are over and the best is yet to come because the favor of God rests upon my life. God IS and shall continue to forever be glorified in my life. Satan is a liar and a defeated foe. Every day is a day of destiny, purpose, service. And we declare these things to be true in the name of Jesus. AND IT IS SO. AMEN AND AMEN AGAIN! God bleshya!!