Typically, this phrase warns us that we should carefully consider what we pray for as the answered prayer may yield unexpected circumstances. When we pray, we are typically praying for a change within our current circumstances or for a pleasing future. We are typically expecting this positive shift to occur within a short time frame.Continue reading “Be careful what you pray for!”
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Wrong Timing!
Last night, in preparation for this morning, I selected my workout location. When I woke up this morning, it was cloudy so I felt as if the location would be perfect. I performed my morning routine and drove to the location. When I got close, it began to sprinkle. I parked my truck and waited.Continue reading “Wrong Timing!”
Do you really love Jesus?
One of the most controversial questions within our cultures has been and remains, “What is love?”. Most answers include an expression of a feeling which is defined in all types of manners and under many conditions. I know we’ve all heard or said, “If they love you, they will…”. And if that action isn’t performed,Continue reading “Do you really love Jesus?”
Rest in Jesus!
Between our work schedules, school schedules, children’s schedules, church’s schedules, families’ schedules, and friends’ schedules, we have more than enough events to keep us busy. Busyness has become a social norm in today’s society. We feel the need to continue to show up and perform due to our desire to fulfill the social pressures andContinue reading “Rest in Jesus!”
Lord, help my unbelief!
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, doubt can be defined as a lack of confidence or an inclination not to believe. How many of us can be real and say that we have had instances where we doubted God’s Words that He spoke to us? I can admit that there have been instances where I haveContinue reading “Lord, help my unbelief!”
It’s Time to Grow Up!
Nowwww…I hope that the title smacked you as hard as it smacked me when I heard what I describe as sarcasm flowing through God’s voice to me. You know that I have to keep it real so I must admit that this was in a moment that I desired to be petty in response toContinue reading “It’s Time to Grow Up!”
Lack of Knowledge!
Have you ever read a social media post that contained complete nonsense? Have you ever been triggered by a post and went to the comments to reply? Have you ever engaged in a disagreement regarding a topic that you KNEW information about while the other person DID NOT KNOW any factual information? Have you everContinue reading “Lack of Knowledge!”
When God calls You Out!
It’s been some time ago that I entered a space where I began praying, “Not my will, but Your will be done”. I felt as if I had finally reached a place where I was genuinely ready to lay down any and every thing to fulfill God’s purpose and will for my life. That wasContinue reading “When God calls You Out!”
Pray!
What do you do when situations and circumstances do not appear to be going the way that you planned for them to go? What do you do when situations and circumstances appear to be going the way that you planned for them to go? When you receive good or bad news, who do you call?Continue reading “Pray!”
Trusting God!
According to Oxford Languages, one of the definitions of trust is “firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something”. I have to admit that trusting God did not come easily, and it was something that I had to be really intentional and prayerful about when developing my relationship with Him.Continue reading “Trusting God!”