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. 

God, If You're Listening

 God, if You’re listening 

Make me new

The old me is dying to get out of here

God, if You’re listening 

Make me whole

The fragments of who I am float around in the air

A puzzle waiting to be solved

God, if You’re listening 

Send Your angels to surround me

Protect me

Cover me 

In Your blood

God, if You’re listening 

Send ravens like You did for Elijah

Restore my hope in a desolate land

God, if You’re listening 

Help

I need You

Please make me into the woman I’m supposed to be 

God, if You’re listening 

I pray my heart speaks to You

Remove the wicked

Pour Your Spirit into me

Refresh me

God, if You’re listening 

This message is for You

Only You

Cover me under the mighty hand of Your wing

My shelter

My promise

My King

My comfort

God, if You’re listening 

I trade my pain for Your love

It suits me better

And I’m better with You

God

My heart is crying to You

I hope you’re listening

Thank You for Not Falling Apart

 Thank you for not falling apart

More went wrong than right 

But you held it together

You could’ve crashed out but you chose better

Thank you for not falling apart

Hell and high water showed up at your door

And you met them with grace and stability 

Thank you for not falling apart 

When violence seemed like the answer

You chose silence

You smiled and removed yourself from the environment

So gracious 

Thank you for not falling apart

When curse words were fitting 

You chose the breastplate of righteousness and the helmet of salvation 

As your garments 

You wore patience around your neck like a medallion

You champion

Thank you for not falling apart 

For the times you never felt seen or heard 

You turned to El Roi and Elohim Shama

Because you knew He heard you

He saw you

And that’s all that mattered to you

Thank you for not falling apart 

When death called your name and the melody was sweet

Serenading you

Wanting to swallow you up in its victory 

You remembered God’s Word

And you chose that abundant life over the tune of demise

Thank you for not falling apart 

A lot was sent to break you 

But you chose to be broken before the Father

And He saved your life 

From the depths of my soul

And the bottom of my heart

Thank you, for not falling apart 

Make Space for God

 There are times when we find ourselves endlessly consuming. We absorb worries, opinions, negativity, distractions, and the constant noise of everyday life. We become spiritually overloaded, taking in so much from the world around us that our spirit is overwhelmed and movement is hindered. We reach a point where, even if God wants to pour something new into us, there is no space left. Our hearts and minds are so crowded that we cannot receive what He is offering.

 

That’s when we realize it’s time to detox. The process begins by releasing the habits, thoughts, conversations, and even entertainment that have been feeding us. They do not nourish our spirit. When we allow these influences to linger, they gradually become a part of us. They seep into our hearts, shape our mindset, influence our responses, and disturb our peace. The longer these elements remain settled within us, the more difficult they become to remove.

 

Making space in your life for God is not about having a quiet home or an empty schedule. Instead, it involves intentionally creating space within your soul. This process means being thoughtful and discerning about what you permit to take up residence inside you.

A heart that is crowded cannot be a dwelling place for God’s peace. That is why it is important, necessary even, to pause and release those burdens that weigh you down. Letting go of these internal obstacles helps clear the clutter within your spirit.

When you intentionally make room in your heart, you prepare yourself to receive God’s presence. By releasing what no longer serves you, you invite renewal and allow God’s peace to fill the open spaces within.

Send Love My Way

 Father

Send Your love my way

I will not abuse it

I will not abandon it

Just give me a chance to show You that I love You

Send Your love my way

Til death do I part from this world

And my spirit returns to You

Send Your love my way

My heart aches for Your Love

How could I ever think I could live with out it

Without You

Father

Send Your love my way

Riches are nice

Money is necessary 

But before any of that I want You

Send Your love my way

So that everyone who meets me sees You

Feels You

Hears You

You are Love and I want to show them who You are

Send Your love my way

Create in me a clean heart

And renew a right spirit within me

By Your love

You have all of me

Send your love my way

Let nothing hinder what we have

What we’ve built 

Have mercy Father

And send Your love my way

Don’t Let People Make You Forget God

 In the past year, a lot of things have happened that made me question God. My husband and I have endured things at the hands of others that could jolt someone right out of their faith. Many times I asked God, “God, WTF?!” It wasn’t right, but it was where I was. So much was going on. That was all I could say. 

I got to a place where I didn’t want to do much of anything. I didn’t want to go to church, I didn’t want to talk to a lot of people, I just didn’t. I kept saying it wasn’t God, it was the people, but the truth is I was mad at God and people. I didn’t understand how people could be so cruel and inconsiderate, how the switch to care could be turned off so easily. There was a point where I was like, “God, are you not seeing this?!” Knowing he sees everything, lol. 

I realize that all we endured at the hands of people were the actions of those people. They do not reflect who God is. God is and remains good. He is and remains love. He is and remains kind and just. God gave us free will, and we have abused it from the beginning. People are going to people, and we will all do something that could offend, hurt, or aggravate someone else. We must be careful to stay connected to God so that we can walk as upright as possible. It wasn’t God. It was people. 

Final Thought: 

Remember who God is and who He has been in your life. He loves you and wants you to prosper in every way. I don’t care what people do, don’t let them make you forget who God is. Ever. Don’t lose sight of the Creator because the creation wants to act out. People are going to people. Let God be God.