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!!

On The Other Side of Through

The difference between a winner and a loser is that the winner never quits. Remember, the race is not given to the swift nor to the strong, but to the one that endures until the end. In the midst of life's storms, the key is to keep moving in the midst. Yes, you may have to change your route, lower your speed, move with extreme caution and, of course, NEVER STOP PRAYING. In the words of musical genius James Bignon, "There's a blessing on the other side of through." God's got you, my friend. Be encouraged and know that your victory is on the way!

This Is The Day!

"This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it" (Psalm 118:24). I pray that today will be one of your best days ever! May it be a day of expectation yet a day of great productivity. Knowing that faith without works is dead, let us move forth in faith, knowing that God's true desire is for us to prosper and be in health even as our soul prospers (III John 2). Remember: prosperity is not just $: it is our health, our mind, our spirit man, our relationships...every aspect of our lives. So go 'head and make it a winning day with your prosperous self!

If I Can Help Somebody...

"If I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living will not be in vain" (Anonymous). Service is one of the best gifts we can give to others. Whether it be an encouraging word, a smile of comfort, sharing our abundance or any other kind deed, its impact can be amazing. What will your gift of service be today? God bless!

Be Still

Greetings! I hope everyone had a blessed weekend. Pastor Washington completed her series yesterday on GPS - God's Positioning System. She used the stop sign & the message was "Be Still." From Psalm 46, she taught us we should: (1) Be Still and Be Cautious; (2) Be Still and Be Comforted and (3) Be Still and Be Courageous! Whew! What a Word! I got a lot out of it but one of my favorite nuggets was that being still DOES NOT mean sitting like a bump on a log doing nothing. It means going forth with what God has already planted inside of you with full confidence that He WILL be God! Trust Him, lean on Him, depend on Him and He WILL see you through. Be blessed!

"God is great and God is good, but..."

Happy Friday! "God is great and God is good, but without Him, we are neither" (Anonymous). When I first read this quote, it reminded me that we can be anything God has called us to be, but we must remember that without Him we are nothing and without Him we can do nothing. Always remember that our God desires for us to win. If we would only open our hearts, trust Him and follow Him, there's no way we can lose. Will we make mistakes along the way? Of course. But our task then becomes to learn the lessons, try to avoid making the same mistakes in the future and keep it moving. Have a wonderful, wonderful day and weekend! Love ya!

Our Prayer for Discernment

As hard as it may be to believe or embrace, we must understand that all who are among us are not always for us. The passage from today's "Our Daily Bread" (Joshua 9:1-16) reminds us of this. People come in all kinds of disguises with the wrong intentions. This is what happened to Joshua. He helped those who sought his help, but he did so without the Lord's counsel. My prayer for us today is that God will give us discernment to know who is for us and who is not. And when He gives it, I pray He gives us the courage to act accordingly. In Jesus' name we pray. AMEN!