Just Suppose...

Suppose our thoughts were released,

Imagine our speech setting us free...

Imagine one's mind in a state of confinement,

Trapped within walls of spiritual war... Fair?

Warfare... Riddled by stealing, killing and destruction.

Yet to steal, kill and destroy is the enemy's primary function.

Chaos, confusion, corruption, crime, division, murder, terrorism throughout the world, there's the spilling of blood. 

There's still life... Joy, peace, unity, grace, mercy, favor, increase, abundance where there abides faith, hope and love from heaven above.

Love... God is... love.

Sometimes we walk alone.

Whether it be a personal relationship with the Father, or personal spiritual paths were on,

There lies the strength and power to overcome through faith in none other than the Son.

We seek comfort in one another, family, friend or romantic love,

At times we're one-on-one with God; His love - none greater known. - ERJ

"And the Lord God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone..." #JustThinking #Genesis

Originally written 12.19.2016

Married in Purpose...

Marriage is not a mission, neither a goal. That being said, healthy marriages take true commitment, compromise and much sacrifice. It's not just a beautiful bed of roses, but the intermingling and intertwining of two personalities, two lives, multiple love languages, two families and ultimately, two souls.

Nevertheless, it was initially a beautiful, Divinely ordained union of man and woman by God, prior to it's worldly perversion. Fueled by our personal desires such as financial gain or stability, fame, a sense of security and provision received from another, and/or our carnal/fleshly desires, has distorted the true intent of this union.

Marriage is hard work. Effective communication, trust, honesty, transparency and understanding are all building blocks of a healthy love and strong relationship, which none of the aforementioned are possibe to maintain without God.

When we look back to the first marriage, the uniting of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, we find a man alone, with an assignment, a job, work to do for God. God, (not the man,) saw and said, "It is not good that the man should be alone..." and therefore chose to create Eve from the rib of Adam, to assist/help him to accomplish his God-given tasks, and likewise have dominion over the land, all animals, be fruitful, multiply, subdue and replenish the earth.

What we appear to have gotten away from in this day and age, is joining together in marriage to accomplish a Divine assignment and purpose in satisfying the will of God. Love has been replaced with lusts, and we witness more rejection of God, His Word, and in the worst cases, many are rejecting the sex that they were created and formed to be. As people of faith, we must get back to where God wills us to be, rule, reign and reviving our kingdom authority, as we shine as lights in a darkening world.

In fact, the scripture advises/instructs the unmarried in 1 Corinthians 7 to remain so, that we may devote ourselves more to the Lord, without concern of our attention averted to a spouse. Though we're not all going to be married one day, outside of the church being the bride of Christ, I pray that we may recognize, receive and recompense that God-ordained love that He intended us to possess, in Jesus name... Be blessed.

#Faith #Hope #Love #Patience #LetThatMarinate

Tap In Tuesday | Why Forgive?

Behind the Scenes

You wouldn't understand if I took you there, the hurt, the wait, the weight, the pain, the pangs, the disdain, the beatings, the battering, the bruises, the sins, the suffering, the crutch, the strength, the faith it takes to push, to press, to praise in the midst of the storm that comes along with the cross I bear.

Yet I'd dare not trade it for the world; not for the millions, or billions, or trillions, not even to become the first man with a zillion, not cars, not houses, not land, not planes, nor trains or yachts, not to sail the seven seas, nor to discover all the hidden mysteries lying beneath every single grain of sand... You would not understand...

How I remain steadfast, focused on the task at hand; some would say I'm a peculiar man... I'm grateful; that all of the arrows, the swords, the darts, the fists, the bricks, the spears, the bullets, the carnal and spiritual weapons designed and purposed to kill me, did NOT fulfill their missions, profit or prosper.

The petitions to God on my behalf by the matriarchs and patriarchs before I knew Him formed the foundation of the field of force that cause battles to continually be loss for my enemies. Many sinisterly befriended me, used my gifts for personal gain, yet I remain unchanged and still pray that God's peace and blessings be with thee... I have no shame.

I was taught there's no greater love than which bore the cross for the world, so that's what I live, a life of love from my heavenly Father; physically, you could not travel by, but only my testimony will take you there - Behind the Scenes.

Faith #Hope #Love #Grateful

It's Okay To Cry

“It’s Okay To Cry”

September 27, 2013


“Then, when Mary came where Jesus was, and saw Him, she fell down at His feet, saying to Him, “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.”  Therefore, when Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who came with her weeping, He groaned in the spirit and was troubled. And He said, “Where have you laid him?” They said to Him, “Lord, come and see.” Jesus wept. Then the Jews said, “See how He loved him!”– John 11:32-36 (NKJV)

Set the scene… (vv. 1-3) Lazarus was sick and later died, his sister’s hearts were heavy, wondering why Jesus hadn’t come when they called Him.

I. Sick Just to Be Healed – (v. 4, 11) “When Jesus heard that, He said, “This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God may be glorified through it… These things He said, and after that He said to them, “Our friend Lazarus sleeps, but I go that I may wake him up.”

II. He Waited (Practice Patience) – (vv. 6-8) “So, when He heard that he was sick, He stayed two more days in the place where He was.… “Let us go to Judea again.” The disciples said to Him, “Rabbi, lately the Jews sought to stone You, and are You going there again?”

A. Stand still. God often instructs us to wait on Him, and the fulfillment of His will, in His time. Meanwhile, it strengthens our patience and trust in Him. (Ref. Ps. 27:14)

B. (A spirit of fear) Jesus ain’t scared… At the name of Jesus, demons tremble. He has ALL power in His hands.

III. I’m Glad I Wasn’t There – (vv. 14-16) “Then Jesus said to them plainly, “Lazarus is dead. And I am glad for your sakes that I was not there, that you may believe. Nevertheless let us go to him.” Then Thomas, who is called the Twin, said to his fellow disciples, “Let us also go, that we may die with Him.”

A. The friends who leave, and the One who won’t… For the glory of God.

B. The people void of understanding. Why would you want someone to die with you, instead of helping you to live? (Thomas)

IV. “Jesus Wept.”

A. As men, we’re taught not to cry, yet many men and women of God shed tears in their distresses. (David, Paul, Moses, Jesus.) It’s okay to cry… Cry out to God with tears of joy.

B. The greatest commandment(s). Sometimes we need a human listening ear, and a physical shoulder to cry on. Love God. Love One Another.

Still Standing

"These things I command you, that you love one another." - John 15:17 (NKJV)

I am immovable, far from impressionable, yet predictable by abiding by what's scriptural... I am a child of the King, servant of the Most High; yet I retain the humility not to boast that I'm in ministry, but simply a servant.

You see, that's my assignment, my purpose as it were. To spread the uncompromised gospel, apt to teach in order to reach anyone. I remain to stand tall, the Truth I proclaim, no ulterior motives, only to love and bless each & everyone.

I've painfully grown teeth... My soul has been conditioned to digesting the meat. It's washed down with the sincere milk of the Word; which a solid foundation, building upon the wisdom and Kingdom knowledge I seek.

The Words that I speak and the Truth that I write, correspond to the life which I live... A passion for acting, yet only on stage, a pure heart in all, is all that I give... I practice what I preach, and at times challenging as it may be, I walk forth boldly without fear.

I'm aware that the stone which was God's precious jewel, was the very same stone that the builders refused. Hated, despised of and rejected by men, His life was given, that ours would begin.

Imagine a friend that loves you so much, they'd lay down their life that you'd retain such. A must it is to them that you'd retain joy, unrest they endure, that peace may be yours.

"This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.  Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends." - John 15:12-13 (NKJV)... Not only is it this that is written, herein is no deception, the Word is what I'm living.

"The love of heaven makes one heavenly." - William Shakespeare

"You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." - Marcus Aurelius

Naturally Beautiful...

"Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." - Psalms 26:2 (KJV)

The psalmist penned, "What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits toward me?"
The psalmist danced, glorifying the Lord, for His tender mercies and blessings did not cease.

Who'd have thought in the beginning our pains would lead to praise?
Who'd have imagined that falling down would strengthen us to get back up again?

The trivialities of our spirituality are nothing "common" indeed...
Even the name of "the one" of whom I speak, is all it's own unique.

Fearfully and wonderfully made? Yes, but aren't we all? At least that what I've read.
With mine own eyes closed, yet open wide to the will of God, I'm Spirit led.

A woman in love with God, finding peace in meditation is what I see.
Basking in His Glory... Clearly His Light shines down on thee.

She seeks linens to express her creativity, and works willingly that her territory may expand.
She considers a portion of land, and proceeds to obtain it with spoils from the fruit of her hands.

A lioness she is, an uncrowned queen, strength in her arms; a picture of virtuosity.
She knows her worth, perceives that her merchandise is good: complex in her simplicity.

She adorns herself in coverings of tapestry; silk and purple, for she's only royalty.
Continually rejoicing in the time to come; strength and honour are her clothing.

She opens her mouth with wisdom, knowledge, praise and edification; in her tongue the law of kindness.
She looks well to the ways of her household, ever busily working, eating not the bread of idleness.

I must admit that I'm impressed, overwhelmed, and this woman is second to none.
This is only a portion of what I've found in her... mostly Proverbs 31.

"Give unto the Lord the glory due unto his name; worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness." - Psalms 26:2 (KJV)