Said A Prayer

 I said a prayer the other day

I asked God to give strength

All hell broke loose in my life and I realized I had to be strong to endure it

I asked God for patience

After that it seemed like everything pissed me off and I was irritated

Until I realized I had to give more grace

Which requires patience

I asked God for joy

And I watched sorrow after sorrow after sorrow pile on me 

Then I realized that even in the midst of it going wrong, I needed to focus on God

Which would keep me joyous

I watched mountains form in my life and I wondered how I would ever get past them 

Jesus said if I speak to the mountain it would move

Sometimes it takes all the strength we have just to speak

I would have to exhibit patience to understand that the mountain would move, in God’s timing

And I had to keep my eyes and my mind on God through the process

Joy

I said a prayer the other day

And God answered

We ask God for the fruit

Forgetting the process of the soil

How can I expect to be strong when there’s no adversity

To be patient when there is no test

To have joy when there is no suffering

Thank You, God

For answering my prayer

Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop

Hey y’all, what’s up? It’s been two weeks since I’ve posted anything, and we have been BUSY. My husband put in his second awards show (Vibe5 Awards) last weekend, and it was AMAZING! God was there, and people were blessed. Couldn’t ask for more. 

Vibe5 Awards was created from the Vibe5 showcases that we put on. Every quarter, we have a showcase spotlighting independent artists, usually music and sometimes spoken word. My husband wanted to give a voice to artists that are usually overlooked or ignored because they don’t have the backing of a label.  In December, the Vibe5 Awards honors all of the hard work these artists have done over the past year. 

I said that to say this: Continue to do what God has called you to do. Someone is watching, someone is waiting, someone needs what you have. Will discouragement come? Yes? Will lack of motivation come? Also, yes. Will it be difficult at times? Yes. Will there be times when you’re frustrated and angry? Absolutely, yes. You must remember to push past all of this and look at the bigger picture. God gave it to you to honor Him and help His people. Remember that it’s not about you and that adversity makes you stronger. You are called to this, and you are built for this because GOD SAID SO, and He has equipped you with everything you need to complete the task. It’s God job to make it perfect. It’s your job to finish, and finish with excellence. 

Colossians 3:23-24 “23 Whatever you do, do it from the heart, as something done for the Lord and not for people, 24 knowing that you will receive the reward of an inheritance from the Lord. You serve the Lord Christ.”

Finish the work. Keep pushing. Don’t stop. GOD IS BACKING YOU, and there are people in your corner praying for you, rooting for you, and wanting to see you WIN. You got this. Stay up. 

As always, remember that I want you loved and FREE IN CHRIST. Peace and blessings.