The Unique View

The past few weeks have been trying. Death and illnesses go hand in hand, but a sudden death with no warning is catastrophic. One day it is all smiles and laughter, the next, devastation. We can make many plans, but who really knows what tomorrow holds? Jesus. It saddens me when I watch and hear people who do not walk in the obedience of Christ, instead they are caught up in who wrote the Bible and failing to focusing on the message for living and applying wisdom living to be a better people. They live their lives as if, they are in control. I find myself pulling away more and more from all that does not line up with God and His word. I am not interested in pretending that I have done everything on my own. I have less tolerance for people who scheme, beg, and live life as if there is nothing greater on the other side of hardships. Though I strive daily to be better than I was the day before, though I evaluate my life, and slowly work on things to make my life better, I cannot ex...

A dark cloud seems to follow me; the cloud of despair. Not that anything catastrophically is pressing in my life, it is taking place around me, causing this dark cloud to insist on being my shadow. What I do know it this, I am aware and the Holy Spirit is my guide. I must stay connected to the source and trust the process. I could allow myself to get into a frenzy, but that will defeat the purpose of what God is doing in and around my life. In our spiritual walk there are 3-keys that we need to be reminded of, Chronos, Kairos, and Pleroo. Let’s go deeper. The three words are of greek origin. I encourage you to look them up and learn more. Study to show yourself approved. God is all about timing and nothing that He does or even allows is out of His timing.  Look at Jesus, when Mary was informed that she would be giving birth, she was not planning that, God’s timing. Moses being pushed away in a basket down a river, to be taken in by the Pharaoh’s daughter, God’s timing. Do you...

I woke up a few mornings ago with a burden on my heart. Though I absolutely praise God for giving me new life each day, I am reminded of the consequences we all will face if disobedience to God is not checked. My morning prayer was more of an acknowledgement of what God calls sin.  Sin is not always a flesh sin, it can be a heart sin, and it can be an emotional sin. We allow ourselves to get caught up in the events that go on around us. Our conversations and behavior can be negative and self-destructive.  We want the blessings of God but fail to obey Him. It is very important that we be mindful and cautious of the things we participate in and who we are participating with. Today, my spirit was refreshed and renewed. I went to fellowship expecting a blessing. Not only did I receive that blessing, I also received a reminder to trust God. That God is fighting ALL battles. That God will NEVER leave us.  All of us have s...