Submission

James 4:7

7 Submit yourselves therefore to
God. Resist the devil, and he will flee
from you.

*Looks like the topic of submission has been making its appearance known lately, especially for those of u that have been in attendance at Faith Christian Center (FCC) in Smyrna, GA. With submission comes order...order that is not necessarily showing u your place in the scheme of things, but providing u with guidance on how to humble yourself in order to receive and know how to handle something greater then where u currently are in life. U can even think of submission as a way for u to learn to exercise the treatment or respect that u wish to receive in the future. By subemitting to God, u allow Him intervene in your current situation and guide u to a place/person/ process that u were incapable of receiving or achieving by leaning to your own understanding. Submission is often a learning mechanism that is used to teach u how to operate and function in a circumstance thus providing stability;it allows u to be more susceptible to the ideas of someone else, particularly God who does not have the same thought process as u and wants u to have greater; and gives u a broader perspective beyond the limitation that the devil tries to bestow on u. Open yourself up to submission in order to open the door of opportunity, and receive all that God has for u. Remember the three O's to help u obtain your blessing: Openness, Order, & Opportunity...Enjoy your day. ;-)

It's All About Faith

A Full Circle of Completion

Philippians 1:6

6 And I am sure of this, that he who
began a good work in you will bring
it to completion at the day of Jesus
Christ.

*When God makes a promise, gives u a talent, establishes a covenant, or guarantees something, he does not forget about it. You will not be left out or not provided with instructions. God will never leave us nor forsake us no matter what it feels or looks like. The current is a test of faith, a push towards prayer, and the combo of the two helps to finish what God started in u. We just have to do our part to activate the rest. Through faith, prayer, and believing in the connection u have with God, u will know that special feeling or sign God gives u when u need direction, or are determining if u have peace about a situation or connection. I pray we all receive that peace that passes all understanding; I believe in the ability of his will being done in your life; and that every talent, idea, desire, and purpose will fully develop and clarity is provided on how to achieve or utilize your gifts.

Supernatural Strength

Philippians 4:13

13 I can do all things through him
who strengthens me.

*Our strength does not solely lie in how we feel, what we put in our bodies, the type of exercise plan we implement, or the support we have on a daily basis...it lies within our capability to activate our spiritual strength and look to God for our daily vitamin C, (better known as instructions), on how to carry out a plan of action or just how to conduct ourselves in general. With God, u are stronger then u believe...u are capable of withstanding things that would have tempted u in the past; u are more then a conqueror when it comes to facing trials; and u are incapable of failure when u look to the hills from where your help comes from, which is completely from God. As I go through trials and face some of the same test from past experiences, I am amazed how calm I feel, how I am capable of resisting negative alternatives, and how I refuse to settle. U too have that same power, and have probably executed this lifestyle more than u think. Sure, we have our moments of veering to the left or maybe peaking over the fence, but be proud of yourself for having those "it ain't worth it" realizations. Sisters and brothers, friends and family be strong and know u are more then what the world says u are...your value is more precious then u can comprehend. U are made in the image of God and have His capabilities. Look inside yourself to tap into that supernatural power, and be released from a simple mind in order to walk into greater!

Inspirational Insights and Affirmations

God Has Not Forgotten

 Psalm 33:4-5

For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his work is done in faithfulness. He loves righteousness and justice; the earth is full of the steadfast love of the Lord .

*No matter how many negatives u encounter in a day, the Earth is still filled with the goodness of God. He sees the positivity u bring to it even when no one else does. He takes note of what's in your heart and what u are trying to do even when no one else sees or understands. His admiration and love for u never goes away, especially when u are doing the right things for His namesake. Hold on to his love and know that for every seed u sowed, every way u have honored His word, and every desire u have does not go unnoticed...for in righteousness is justice and alleviation for all.

Thought for the Day: Rep Your Belief

Always remember that if u are a believer, u are a representative of God...we should be showing ppl how to live, be an example, and know that we are prosperous individuals. U have power if u realize God's power and that the same exists in u...the world should look towards us for guidance, prosperity, and admiration ...not vice versa...lift up your eyes from the place where u are to the place where u want to go...

#BeTheExampleUAdmire