Addictions

Hello friends... I hope this post finds you well. And even though I may not blog everyday, please know that I am constantly praying for you and I hope you are doing the same for me.

I just want to remind you that we can do ALL THINGS through Christ that strengthens us! Any addicting behaviors you might have, give them over to God and see how he transforms your life.

Try it, what do you have to lose?

Take care!

John 3:16

Happy Resurrection Sunday! John 3:16 was one of the first scriptures I ever memorized and this scripture is so important; because it's the foundation of all that God has done for us. God not only gave his only son, but his son Jesus, then died on the cross for US! How is it that someone could love us so much, someone that knew that we at times would break his heart and go our own way, not just anyone, but our Father God.

Isn't it comforting to know that we serve a living God? Not other religions can say the same thing.. He rose on the third day! Praise God for all that he has done despite what we haven't done. If you don't know God and you want to feel his unconditional love for you. Confess your sins and ask Jesus into you heart. The word of God says, Every knew shall bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. And not only that, the word (the bible), clearly states that you cannot get to God until you accept Jesus. Consider encountering God's love for yourself! I promise you won't regret it.

xoxo!

who is shaping you?

The Question of the day...Who is shaping you? Is it the media, radio, tv, friends, parents, etc... If God isn't in the starting line up, then we probably need to re-evaluate our shaping line up. It's important that we have the right tools in our spiritual toolbox. How can we be successful if BET or MTV is shaping our views, our personality, and our mind? God is our creator and he wants to shape you, because he made you. Think about where and who you spend the most time with... if it doesn't reflect reading your bible, prayer, and time with God, then we need to start incorporating that into our daily activities. In order to smite the enemy, we need the full armor of Christ---not just once a month, but at all times.

Peace be unto you! And I know you will re-evaluate who is shaping you, because we are all christians with issues, but we are working them out.

xoxo

Sorry

Hello friends in Christ! I apologize that I haven't blogged in about a week. I pray that God is working in your life, above and beyond anything that you could ever imagine. Last week my faith was tested and I had the pleasure to believe God for a miracle. God said if we have faith the size of a mustard seed----he can work with that. I encourage you to get your mustard seeds out men and women of God and build upon that, each and everyday. God is not a man that he should lie...his word is very clear, that if you come before his throne boldly...if you ask, it shall be given unto you..... there are so many scriptures that you can meditate on day and night for your situation. No matter how hard it might be to believe, remember one thing... The only word you have to believe is the word of God! Don't let the devil lie to you, because that is what he does best. He comes to steal, kill, and deceive.. so the voice of a stranger---don't listen to. Listen to your heavenly father. As I've said time and time again..... There is no situation big or small that you cannot go to your father with. He will open his ears to you.. All you have to do is speak!

Stay encouraged.

A Prayer For You..Just For You

Hello my friends... Today I would like to say a prayer for you. The wonderful thing about being connected to the body of Christ is that we don't have to know each other to pray for one another. Let this prayer minister to you:

Dear God, I come in your son Jesus Name, asking forgiveness of our sins. I thank you for the opportunity to pray for my brother and sister in Christ. You know their struggles, but most importantly you know their heart. I pray that you meet them were they stand, to provide a way out--for the situations in their lives, where they might not physically see the finish line. You are bigger than any issue that they could ever have! You gave us authority over the devil to defeat him! So we tap into your strength and ask that you replace their hurts and pains with your virtue. We thank you that we can do all things through Christ. Fill them with your love, and let them know they can run to you for anything and everything. Thank you Lord for your mercy and grace. In Jesus Name------AMEN!

If you need anything else, please don't hesitate to email me at london.smith56@yahoo.com

The Wheat and Weeds Parable

Please read Matthew 13:24-30. I love how Jesus used parables to teach real life lessons. I think we should read more of those parables, because they are very applicable to every day life. A couple of take aways from reading that can help us overcome those issues in our lives.

You may have let something or someone come into your life and like the passage reads your wheat and weeds some how grew together---and before you knew it, it's out of your control. Have you ever found yourself in a situation like that? You might have smoked weed once or twice and before you knew it---you were smoking three times a day and now you cannot stop yourself? Or you started dating a guy/girl and you knew they were no good for you, but you decided--oh a few dates won't hurt....now it's five years down the line and they still aren't any better for you, but your in too deep?

Verse 30 says, "Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the weeds and tie them in bundles to be burned; then gather the wheat and it into my barn."

When we find that we are in too deep and that situation is now out of our control-- the only way to get rid of it, is to take it to our Deliver, our Creator, Our GOD! He has to spiritually burn it out of our lives, but we must first bring it to his "barn". Bring that "thing" before his THRONE. But, notice, God was merciful and just---he knows we will get ourselves in binds from time to time, but we have to allow him to do his job...

your thoughts? I challenge you to look at your life--what in your life is the 'wheat' which represents God, and what are the 'weeds' which represents the world/devil and ask God to guide you, give you discernment to distinguish between the two, but most importantly--ask God to burn those things up in your life that you have gotten intertwined with..because eventually the weeds will choke out the wheat if you don't do something about it.

Random Thoughts

Greetings friends! Hope your week is going by fast and that you have been greatly blessed. Do you ever find that doing the right thing sometimes takes a lot of work? Do you ever find that letting go is sometimes the hardest decision you've had to make? I would love to hear from you... I tend to write about various events taking place in my life or things that I feel the Spirit is leading me to write about, but I would love to hear about your experiences? This blog isn't meant for me to just type, but it's to encourage one another. :) This week was a hard week for me...I struggled in areas that I thought were long and gone. I looked back and tried to figure out how this happened? Did I leave the door cracked for the devil to tempt me or...did I allow my flesh to take control? No real way to answer that question, but to get back into my word and make sure I seal the door shut on the devil and beat my flesh down like Paul talk's about it the bible. Whatever your going through, don't give up.. don't ever feel like there's no hope for your situation. God heals all hurts, pain, and shame.

Be blessed! PS-If you have any prayer requests please don't hesitate to send me an email at london.smith56@yahoo.com