Breakfast For Your Soul

Power Out of the Pain

FAVORED1 — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 18:30:39 +0000

Friday, January 6, 2012

Good Afternoon Beloved,

Happy Friday! What a beautiful day!

Pain is an indication that something is wrong. There are people with various disorders where they cannot feel pain. I found this explanation on-line:

The CATEGORY of disorders which this falls under is HSAN – which stands for Hereditary Sensory Autonomic Neuropathy.

There are a variety of disorders which fall under this category and all cause pain insensitivity (not feeling pain). Most of them have multiple names, which can get confusing but all have very different clinical symptoms … and there is genetic testing available for some but not all.

The most well known are Familial Dysautonomia (HSAN type III or Riley Day Syndrome) and CIPA (Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhydrosis) .. however there are also types I, II and V as well as Congenital Autonomic Dysautonomia and Progressive Panneuropathy. There are varying degrees of severity as far as pain insensitivity, as well as varying degrees of autonomic dysfunction with all of these disorders.

Hope that is helpful to you.
Alyssasmum

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_disease_where_some_people_cannot_feel_pain

They cannot feel pain. The problem with not feeling pain is that the person can seriously hurt themselves, because they didn’t know there was a problem. Parents have been arrested, and charged with child abuse in some instances, until their child was diagnosed. The point is we need to feel pain. Pain is the body’s way of communicating with us and letting us know that we must give this thing immediate attention. It made me think about God and how He deals with our pain. God is able to remove the power out of the pain. It doesn’t mean it won’t hurt. It’s not that it never happened. Even though the pain itself was real, it’s power to control our life and impede our growth can be annihilated. We don’t become amnesiac and forget, but there will come a time when it won’t be a raw gaping wound. The scar may remain as a reminder, but, they are only proof to a sin-sick and dying world that you have been touched by the same things they are touched by, and that you have come through victorious in Jesus. Otherwise, some may not believe you came through what you came through. This is the one side of the grace of God. The other side is that He will allow us to feel the full affects of the pain, so that we will not so easily be drawn back into it. If the addict can remember the pain of withdrawals, they may think twice before indulging in that behavior again. If the person caught in an illegal entanglement, or un-Godly, illicit relationship can remember the pain, anguish, loneliness and fear they experienced, they will be less willing to enter into another one. “Once bitten, twice shy” the old adage used to say. Life happens. We all make mistakes, sometimes out of ignorance and sometimes out of plain old-fashioned rebellion (if we’re honest). The Good News is that God saw everything we would ever do… and He loves us anyway… His mercy is extended to us anyway.. His forgiveness is available to us anyway… WHAT A WONDERFUL GOD! Instead of trying to do something to “numb” the pain (drugs, sex, alcohol, over-working, etc.), allow God to apply His Spirit to the hurt, and minister healing and deliverance to the root cause of the situation. Remember He said~

Come now, and let us reason together, said the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

[Isaiah 1:18]

..and that Beloved is Good News!

Y Stress! … U Blessed!

Have A Fabulous Day and a Wonderful Weekend!

Regina

“Awesome Wonder”, Trent Cory

http://youtu.be/pCo04_puOJ0

“Free”, Darwin Hobbs

http://youtu.be/enFsX8SxmUM

“Make Me Over”, Tonex

http://youtu.be/ycvBl9tsOrk

“He Has His Hands On You”, Pastor Marvin Sapp

http://youtu.be/m1WQLipTwRQ

“Restored”, J Moss

http://youtu.be/RXRQYV3Y-JQ

“No Weapon”, Fred Hammond

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2EfFVnP6DO0

“Everything To Me”, Fred Hammond

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tKA_sztiDE

“Just To Be Close To You”, Fred Hammond

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya3TbkAentU

“You Are The Living Word”, Fred Hammond

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyTYEeZdhK8

“I Give Myself Away”, William McDowell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4v5IXbEauM

“Be Still”, Yolanda Adams

http://youtu.be/03GQiPaa69I

“Holy of Holies”, Kutless

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0cuOawD_I8

“I’m Back”, Lonnie Huner & Structure

http://youtu.be/T9gE9SO8SAA

“I Won’t Go Back”, William McDowell

http://youtu.be/Fp6DO6qo5NI

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.
[Jeremiah 29:11]

Power Out of the Pain

“Bridge to Destiny”

FAVORED1 — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:02:13 +0000

December 29, 2011

Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.

[Romans 5:1]

“Bridge to Destiny”

Good Morning Beloved,

I pray you had as wonderful a Christmas Celebration as my family and me. What I enjoyed the most was the rest! LOL! My firm was closed Monday and Tuesday and the family was off as well so, we had a great time of rejuvenation. You know, these bodies of ours are remarkable. They are able to withstand much, but part of taking care of it in addition to good nutrition, and exercise is R*E*S*T. It is like charging a battery. We need rest. Our body.. our mind… our spirit needs rest too. The Bible tells us to “cast our cares on the Lord for He cares for us”. Cast them, throw them on the Lord. His are the only shoulders strong enough to carry them. We need to take our rest in Him. I’m reminded that His Yoke is easy and His burden is light. He knows how much we can take. Many times we’ve said, “I can’t take anymore!”.. and then something else happens. Now think back on those times. You’re still here. You took that, and that and probably some more and you are still here! You are still in your right state of mind, I mean, you may feel like you’re going bonkers sometimes, but the men in white have not taken you to the lil rubber room so you’re doing well!. You are still praising God. You may have been wounded, but you did not die. You did not give up. You did not turn away from God, and if you did, you came back to Him (or you can). You my friend are a survivor. You are not just a “conqueror”, in the eyes of Heaven you are MORE than a conqueror! As we count down the final hours of 2011 (my how fast time flies!), , it will do us good to remember who really holds the world in His Hands. Jesus is our bridge to safety in God. Right on the heels of Christmas, where we just celebrated the greatest Gift ever given humanity ~ Jesus ~. Now we are about to embark on a brand new year. I don’t take that for granted. Ever new year is a gift from God. It is another opportunity to do what we haven’t done. We have much to do. Let’s start by drop kicking, all of that old negative stuff that has been holding us back. Let’s leave that “stinkin’ thinkin’” in 2011. Let us determine to be the vessels God has designed for us to be. Let’s bless the Lord with our life! It is an honor to be trusted with the gifts, talents, grace, and favor that we have. God hasn’t given up on us. He is still looking, “For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward Him. “[2 Chronicles 16:9].

And THAT Beloved, is Good News!

Y Stress? .. U Blessed!

Have a Wonderfully Blessed Day and a Great, Safe & Happy New Year’s weekend!

Regina

“Just Another Day That The Lord Has Kept Me”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm8XO4RxEk8

“I Choose To Worship”, Wes Morgan

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A91YFA9HAK0

“All I Need”, Brian Courtney Wilson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXv69uAoHk4

“Already Here”, Brian Courtney Wilson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YkmZBV6AXc

“What God Has For Me Is For Me”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNghv01-l38

God Favored Me Ft. Marvin Sapp And DJ Rodgers with lyrics

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZnc9YOS9Lw

“Never Seen His Face”, The Williams Brothers w/K&K Mime

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQwYnagGw1A

“I Give You Praise”, Darwin Hobbs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c48LkI0ZQTE

“Take Me In”, Kutless

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0cuOawD_I8

“Breakthrough”, Israel & New Breed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVbsab0j3vE

“For Every Mountain”, Jackson 2 Mime

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRnVqQsmJuU

“Tomorrow”, King David Productions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZBCv7ChP38

“Be Grateful”, The Hawkins Family

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUEkRp69aIU

“Son of Man”, Tye Tribbett & GA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzQuwfoeTx8

“Never Alone”

A girl went to her friends house and she ended up staying longer than

planned, and had to walk home alone

She wasn’t afraid because it was a small COMMUNITY and she lived only a few
blocks away.

As she walked along under the bike trail Diane asked God to keep her safe
from harm and danger.

When she reached the alley, which was a shortcut to her house, she decided
to take it.

However, halfway down the alley she noticed a man standing at the end as
though he were waiting for her.

She became uneasy and began to pray, asking for God’s protection.

Instantly a comforting feeling of quietness and security wrapped round her,
she felt as though someone was walking with her.

When she reached the end of the alley, she walked right past the man and
arrived home safely.

The following day, she read in the newspaper that a young girl had been
raped in the same alley just twenty minutes after she had been there.

Feeling overwhelmed by this tragedy and the fact that it could have been
her, she began to weep.

Thanking the Lord for her safety and to help this young woman, she decided
to go to the police station.

She felt she could recognize the man, so she told them her story.

The police asked her if she would be willing to look at a lineup to see if
she could identify him.

She agreed and immediately pointed out the man she had seen in the alley the
night before.

When the man was told he had been identified, he immediately broke down and
confessed.

The officer thanked Diane for her bravery and asked if there was anything
they could do for her.

She asked if they would ask the man one question.

Diane was curious as to why he had not attacked her.

When the policeman asked him, he answered,
‘Because she wasn’t alone.

She had two tall men walking on either side of her.
Goodness (Angel 1) and Mercy (Angel 2) shall follow you all the days of your
life.

Amazingly, whether you believe or not, you’re not alone.

The Peace Bringer …

FAVORED1 — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:38:37 +0000

Thursday, December 22, 2011

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; you shall find the Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

[Luke 2:1-14]

The Peace Bringer…

Good Morning Beloved,

Christmas is almost here! Most people know I LOVE celebrating birthdays! Other people’s as well as my own. Christmas is the time of year set aside to celebrate the birth our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. That’s a GOOD thing. Yes, there are parts that are steeped in paganism, commercialism and other “ism’s”… but that is not what I celebrate. My birthday is the day before Halloween. All during the month of October, there are all sorts of Halloween celebrations, rituals and God knows what all, but that does not affect me and how I celebrate “my” day. I don’t ignore the day of my birth, just because someone else decides to celebrate it in an un-Godly manner, and we shouldn’t ignore Christmas for the same reason. This was THE FIRST greatest event in all of human history. God kept His promise to redeem man-kind by sending His only begotten Son to earth as a baby. We don’t know exactly when Jesus was born. We celebrate that He was born. Just as a little side note. In our family, we don’t know when my Grandmother on my mom’s side was born. The records were destroyed and no one could remember. There was even great uncertainty whether the year was 1899 or 1900, but a day was chosen ~January 10th~ to celebrate her birthday. She was loved and appreciated and someone wanted to make sure she had a day set aside to celebrate her. That is how I view the birth of the Christ Child. He was the greatest love-gift of all time. He is the Gift that keeps on giving. When we give gifts, we are acting like our Heavenly Father. A gift is not something you can ever earn. It comes from the heart of the giver. What would it look like if you gave me a gift and I pulled out my wallet and said, “OK.. how much do I owe you?” You would probably be insulted.. I know I would be. God gave His BEST for us. His Gift is often trashed, maligned, ignored, and mocked.. but for us it is treasured, adored, loved, and cherished. Our most valuable asset is our relationship with the King of all Kings.. The Lord of all Lords.. JESUS.. The Christ.. The Anointed One. Don’t allow the festivities or the pressures of the Holiday season to overwhelm you. The most important gift will never be what is under the tree, but rather the One who would, many years after this blessed night, be hung on a tree for the sins of humanity. This great Savior would then return to His place on the Throne of Heaven, ever making intercession for His Beloved ~ you and me~ and will return one day to bring us home… That’s the true Christ of Christmas….

… and that Beloved is Good News!

Y Stress? … U Blessed!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!

Regina

SPECIAL BIRTHDAY BLESSING TO THE BEST GIFT I EVER RECEIVED~

MY DAUGHTER JAH

BORN ON CHRISTMAS DAY

YOU ARE THE “BLESSED” THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO ME AND I THANK GOD FOR YOUR LIFE, YOUR HEALTH, YOUR STRENGTH, YOUR HEART

YOU ARE A GREAT BEAUTY… INSIDE AND OUT AND FOR THAT I’M GRATEFUL AND HONORED TO HAVE BEEN CHOSEN TO BE YOUR MOM!

LOVE YOU POOKIE-SNOOPS!

“Hallelujah Chorus”

From Andre Rieu’s “Live From Radio City Music Hall” in New York City 2004,

with the Johann Strauss Orchestra and the Harlem Gospel Choir.
http://youtu.be/76RrdwElnTU

“Hallelujah Chorus” (flash mob in food court!)

http://youtu.be/SXh7JR9oKVE

“Hallelujah Chorus”, Quincy Jones & All Stars

http://youtu.be/vkbuHu2D_Ro

“Joy To The World”, Whitney Houston

http://youtu.be/BTknk-jxc2k

“Who Would Imagine A King”, Whitney Houston

http://youtu.be/uYGu0dwl4Hk

Praise Him In Advance, Pastor Marvin Sapp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvganA6nrf0

“The Great I Am”, Ernest Pugh

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edSYIYSVNNE

“Hallelujah”, Judith McCallister

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YH8v-DBc7gM

“Emmanuel”, Norman Hutchins

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av1omSNOFwE

“Jesus Is The Reason For The Season”, Kirk Franklin

http://youtu.be/7Leeda9X17Y

“Lamb of God”, Kirk Franklin

http://youtu.be/Pg3oKBSG8NQ

“Lamb of God”, Kirk Franklin (full song)

http://youtu.be/lYQTp5uc604

um Good, Pastor Smokie Norful

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lsYUeihV8s

“Here I Am To Worship”, Israel & New Breed

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkkhhlKrrkc

“Holiness”, Micah Stampley

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MB7KLlKA600

“Well Done”, Tye Tribbett & GA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeMiXvKGvwM

“Chasing After You”, Tye Tribbett & GA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrDqi7HQzUc

“Bread of Life”, Fred Hammond & RFC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVPLTB_72fE

“Just To Be Close To You“, Fred Hammond & RFC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ya3TbkAentU

“Breathe Into Me”, Fred Hammond & RFC

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7hpl_906fqk

The weight of Your Glory is bringing me to my knees

in the Holy of Holies this moment of intimacy

see into me, help me to change, let me be clean

with trembling lips and hands, I can barely stand

because of the weight of Your Glory

The weight of Your Glory

Because of the weight of Your Glory

All I can say is Holy, beholding Your Grace and Mercy I bow down

holy, I bow down

Because of the weight

(Israel Houghton, “The Weight of Your Glory” from the ‘Real’ project)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0LmGsTDQXg

What Is It?

FAVORED1 — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:29:47 +0000

Thursday, December 15, 2011

“When He (Jesus) ascended to the heights, He led a crowd of captives and gave gifts to His people.” Notice that it says “He ascended.” This clearly means that Christ also descended to our lowly world. And the same One who descended is the one who ascended higher than all the heavens, so that He might fill the entire universe with Himself. Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers. Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do His work and build up the church, the body of Christ. This will continue until we all come to such unity in our faith and knowledge of God’s Son that we will be mature in the Lord, measuring up to the full and complete standard of Christ. Then we will no longer be immature like children. We won’t be tossed and blown about by every wind of new teaching. We will not be influenced when people try to trick us with lies so clever they sound like the truth. Instead, we will speak the truth in love, growing in every way more and more like Christ, who is the head of His body, the church. He makes the whole body fit together perfectly. As each part does its own special work, it helps the other parts grow, so that the whole body is healthy and growing and full of love.

[Ephesians 4:8-16]

“What is it?”

Good Afternoon Beloved,

I love Dewayne “The Rock” Johnson… looking at his quote this morning, got me to thinking. He is unique because of his style, his look, and his abilities. He’s carved out a niche for himself where he can effortlessly flow from wrestling to acting to public speaking to where ever he wants to go. He has created a “brand”. My question to you (and me), “what is our ‘brand’“. What is it about you that is “uniquely you”? Finding out what that is and developing it will please and glorify God (because He gave it to you) and cause people to gladly invest in it. As we keep our gaze on our beautful Savior, He begins to “harvest” out of us what He planted in us. What is it that you do well, that comes so easily to you that you don’t consider it that big of a deal. My daughter writes very well. She used to write constantly. There were little pieces of paper all over her room of short stories, poems, thoughts. She is so quiet, writing became a way for her to express herself. She couldn’t believe that it was an actual gift. She wanted to be able to sing or dance. I told her they were all gifts, just like her writing, but she was skeptical. It came naturally to her. I explained to her that for some people singing, and dance come just that naturally. They do it without really giving it much thought. They have natural ability and talent. The next level is to take that natural, God-given ability, hone and perfect it. However ‘good’ we are, we can always be better. Ever-present in our spirit should reside a desire to see people saved and living better. Whatever we possess in our being can be used a catlyst for that to become a reality. We start where we are, and like Jabez, ask the Lord to enlarge our territory… and then brace ourselves for the outpouring!

(pause… whoa!) … that beloved is Good News!

Y Stress? … U Blessed!

Have A Fabulous Day!

Regina

“The Power of One”, Israel Houghton

http://youtu.be/nlmOzJ4rGck

“The Weight of Your Glory”, Israel Houghton

http://youtu.be/X0LmGsTDQXg

“Shelter -Psalm 91″, Jumelle

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwt2mSjXxBw

“My Help”, Lionel Petersen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMUDWy3XTkM

“My Redeemer Lives”, Nicole C. Mullen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p4G2GbPYQA

What U Think? ;)

FAVORED1 — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 16:09:03 +0000

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
[Philippians 4:8]

“What U Think ;)”

Good Afternoon Beloved,

This is the day that the Lord Has made, let us REJOICE and be glad in it!

There is much that happens that we have no control over, but the one that thing we can control is what we think. The Bible admonishes us to “take every thought captive“. I have a vivid imagination. When I think of that scripture, I see someone attempting to cross over a border, and being stopped by an agent who plays no games. Now, if this person has legitimate business on the other side, there is no problem, but if they have nefarious plans, or are trying to circumvent the laws set in place by the proper authorities … then there is a problem, and they will be detained and deported (unless they can show just cause as to why they should be allowed to stay). Any thought that is contrary to the Word and the Will of God is an “illegal“. It has no right to dominate the mind of a child of God. No matter how “plausible” it may sound, weigh it against the standard of what God has said about the matter, and you will know whether to “import it” or “deport it”. We can not allow thoughts to just run “rough-shod” all through-out our minds unbridled, wild and crazy. Thoughts eventually become actions… actions become a lifestyle. If we ‘think’ about what we have ‘thought’ about in the past, we can see how we arrived where we are today in our mental processes. No believer ever just wakes up one day doubting the Lord, battling depression and anxiety, feeling worthless or ashamed, bitter, angry, prideful. Those things came from someplace. If it didn’t come from the Lord, they got to go!. Remember, the Lord’s gifts are without repentance and they are “super-awesome”. Think on this, the Holy Spirit of God is working in us to develop delicious, nutritious fruit that will last.. fruit that we can share with others and bless nations~

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

[Galatians 5:22-23]

… and that Beloved is Good News!

Y Stress? … U Blessed!

Have A Fabulous Evening

Regina

“All Things Are Possible”, Israel & New Breed

http://youtu.be/mC3q2V610CU

“It’s Raining”, Israel & New Breed

http://youtu.be/qwt_lXbKe18

“You Hold My World In Your Hands”, Israel Houghton

http://youtu.be/P6_T29ZaxyE

“Avaylable”, Mali Music

http://youtu.be/Z1PX3BgYC0U

“Conqueror”, Mali Music

http://youtu.be/_Ryop64-c_M

“Lets Dance”, Hezekiah Walker

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fowa1QQarE

“Shackles”, Mary Mary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRayKxgePQI

“Still Have Joy”, Tye Tribbett & GA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfJ2LZQbvs4

“Victory”, Tye Tribbett & GA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJUQfmgv_Cc

“He’s Able”, Darwin Hobbs w/Dietrick Hadden & the Voices of Unity

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIAGWndg2Fw

“The Best In Me”, Pastor Marvin Sapp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgwt-UhPhhs

TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN TO ‘YA! :)

FAVORED1 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:51:45 +0000

Friday, November 11, 2011

TOP OF THE MOUNTAIN TO ’YA!

Good Afternoon Beloved,

Yesterday I “snatched a stat” from minister and recording artist James Forture~

“The wind blows harder at the top of the mountain!

Can you handle being on top?”

Every Sunday I, along with my brothers and sisters in Christ praise God for “what He is about to do“. We are excited about where God is about to take us. We are anointed, gifted, sweet and lovable. Our hearts are surrendered to the Lord and I have no doubt that God wants to do just what He said He would do in our lives. We should study, pray and fast, to remain “steadfast and unmovable always abounding in the work of the Lord” [1 Corinthians 15.58]. After doing what is right and staying at the foot of the cross, the fact remains that our lives will change the more attention we garner (whether we want it or not). Are you ready for the adulation, people asking you for autographs and pictures when you are tired, hungry and irritated. Are you ready for all sorts of people cropping up from your past ready to cash in on their 15 minutes of fame? Are you ready for people blogging about how “un-Christian” you are for whatever slight… real or imagined… they feel they received from you? Are you ready for every aspect of your life to be placed under the microscope and publicly discussed from how you raise your children, to your unpolished toenails? Are you ready for Satanic attacks from every direction? Front line soldiers get hit first. The kingdom of darkness will come after you if you are deemed a threat. That creature will even disguise himself as an angel of light to get you off the path, and make you ineffective for the Kingdom of God. The only defense is to place our life completely in the hands of Jesus. To strive to live upright and blameless and repent for any wrongdoing on our part. We aren’t responsible for other people, not even our children once they reach the age of legal accountability. Be free from condemnation. Jesus came to set the captives free. He sees every aspect of our life… and He sees where we will go. We are being trained now, for what we will encounter later. I’ve be blessed to be in a position where I’ve been able to watch some celebreties and how they interact with their supporters. Some handle their popularity with humility, grace and love, others not so much. I learn from them all… what to do and what NOT to do. This appears to be the age of “instant stardom” even within the Body of Christ. Actually, it only appears instant to us. Many of the people who seem to be skyrocketing have been doing their thing for years… we just didn’t know about it. We didn’t see them when they spending all they had putting on plays, only to have 30 people show up. We weren’t there as they faithfully directed their choir which consisted of their childhood friends. We had no idea they existed as they preached to their family in the back hills of West Virginia. Now, Tyler Perry, Kirk Franklin, and Bishop T.D. Jakes are household names, but it wasn’t always so. I know this message isn’t for everybody, but I believe somebody is about to “blow up!“ as they say.. just wanted to place this Word in your spirit so you won’t be caught totally off-guard.

“The wind blows harder at the top of the mountain!

Can you handle being on top?”

WHEW!I am bracin’ for the wind

…. and Beloved that is Good News!

Y Stress? … U Blessed!

Have A Fabulous Day and a GREAT Weekend!

Regina

“The Power Of One”, Israel Houghton

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlmOzJ4rGck

“Surely Goodness & Mercy”, Israel Houghton

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hlpui7Mxrlo

“Your Will”, Darius Brooks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTmWEk9GFNc

“Hide Me”, Bruce Parham

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSF4WrOTvx4

“Call Jesus”, Bruce Parham

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHS8cYl4uhM

“Be Still”, Yolanda Adams

http://youtu.be/03GQiPaa69I

“With My Whole Heart”, Edwin Hawkins

http://youtu.be/eVOxHRt4fAU

“My Heart Says Yes”, Troy Sneed

http://youtu.be/e9QYFijLQlM

“He Has His Hands On You”, Pastor Marvin Sapp

http://youtu.be/NHj49WzGpXk

“Don’t Forget To Remember”, Donald Lawrence w/Lalah Hathaway & Ramsey Lewis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-76rRvUj4A

“The Best In Me”, Pastor Marvin Sapp

http://youtu.be/vgwt-UhPhhs

“God Has Smiled On Me”, Jessica Reedy

http://youtu.be/8yuwCBVb9kw

“Spiritual”, Donald Lawrence

http://youtu.be/ajQ4AUL6DlM

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HAPPY VETERANS DAY TO ALL OF THE VETS!

MAY GOD BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SELFLESS SERVICE.

Here I Am Jesus!

FAVORED1 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 19:51:57 +0000

Friday, November 4, 2011

And the LORD God called to Adam, and said to him, Where are you?

[Genesis 3:9]

“Here I am Jesus!”

Good Afternoon Beloved,

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Where are you? No. I’m not talking about your physical location. Where are you spiritually? Do you know? Have you stopped to think about it? The Bible says that we are seated together with Christ in Heavenly places. At times we need a little friendly reminder. Hectic daily living can block our view of the Cross and the Throne. The Cross where Jesus died for us, and the Throne where He is at this moment. We also carry His spirit, so where He is, there we are. To the non-believer (and some saints!) it can be confusing. How can He be here and there? Simple. He is God. That answer unsettles the analytical thinker. They won’t believe what can’t be scientifically proven to them. Fact and stats. I know of some great Christian scholars who can go toe to toe with any of the “learned”. It is fascinating to watch them. However, all the facts in the world will not convince some people of certain things. It will all boil down to whether or not they will believe God is who He said He is, did what He said He did and whether or not they will heed what He told them to do. Faith. Where is our faith? Is it in the daily news or the Word of God. Once our foundation is shored up on the Rock of our salvation, whatever comes, we will be able to stand tall, wave our hands and say… “Here I am Jesus! What’s next? … let’s go!”

… and that Beloved is Good News!

Y Stress? … U Blessed!

Have A Fabulous Day and a Wonderful Weekend!

Do it big for Daddy!

Regina

”Awesome Wonder”, Trent Cory

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWhWDxaZEQE

“Awesome Wonder”, Kurt Carr & The Kurt Carr Singers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCGoxPT6db8

“My Life, My Love, My All”, Kurt Franklin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmmYnmP2ehE

“All I Have To Give”, Mali Music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHe9dV2ykuc

“Glory To The Lamb”, Mali Music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSq50apJiqg

“Yahweh”, Mali Music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ohpwx_gBIkk

Live in such a way that those who know you but don’t know God, will come to know God because they know you.

Another Year of Grace :)

FAVORED1 — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:59:47 +0000

Friday, October 28, 2011

But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and He that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art Mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

[Isaiah 43:1-2]

Another Year of Grace

Good Afternoon Beloved,

This beautiful promise was made to the nation of Israel.. now, you as a part of Abraham’s ingrafted seed are heir to that promise as well. We also, have an even better convenant on top of that, guaranteed to us by our Lord Jesus purchased with His sacrifice. Now.. insert your name in this and never forget~

But now thus says the LORD that created you, O Regina, and He that formed you, O Regina, Fear not: for I have redeemed you, I have called you by your name; you are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow you: when you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon you.

In 21st Century venacular… “God got me“. This weekend is very special to me. I will be celebrating 44 years of life on Sunday. It is exciting to me. Many have not made it even 43 years. I praise God for each and every year. I heard a wonderful statement in the movie “Madea’s Big Happy Family”.. a character who was dying said, “I enjoy every day God gives me, and when I die I get to go and be with Him“. What a beautiful view.. put’s everything in prospective doesn’t it? We are here to show forth the glory of God. He created us for fellowship. He loves us. Everything He put here is for our good and His Glory… it’s as simple and as wondrous as that. Ever wonder how we came from one commandment “don’t eat from the tree that’s in the midst of the garden“, to Ten Commandments? One word… sin. Our first representatives fell, and a seed of rebellion was formed in them, and passed on to their children. There is a God-shaped vaccum in the spirit of humanity that longs for the intimacy we once had as Adam and God talked together in the cool of the day in the garden. There is also another seed in us that wants to live independent of the laws of God. We have the freedom to choose which seed we will nurture and cultivate. Some ignore their longings for God and try to fill that void with illicit sex, drugs, alcohol, work, food, activities etc. They bypass His statutes, by declaring there is no God, or trying to revamp God into something more palatable and compliant. A ‘god’ that will do what they say and give them everything they want, when they want it. The issue is a matter of the heart. Oftimes, we don’t even KNOW what we want, and sometimes what we think we want, we couldn’t handle if it were given to us. To have a “god” on our level is really to have no God at all. We serve a God who is “high and lofty”. The Word tells us that~

For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My Ways higher than your ways, and My Thoughts than your thoughts saith the LORD. [Isaiah 55:8-9]

He is above all and He is in us all.. well, those who have accepted His love gift and are blessed to be called His kids. We have a reason to smile. The children of God should be the most radiant people on the planet… the God of the Universe claims us as His.. and He said that NO good thing would He withhold from them who walk upright. Many of our brothers and sisters are being tricked into sin and deceived out of their true blessing and birthright, and are living well below God’s design for their lives. The enemy of our souls has convinced them that God is witholding all of the “good” stuff from them, when God is actually holding of the really “good” stuff FOR them!

But as it is written, eye has not seen, nor ear heard, neither has entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for them that love Him.
[1 Corinthians 2:9]

… and that beloved is Good News!

Y Stress? … U Blessed!

Have A fabulous Day

Regina

“In Awe Of Your Presence”, Warren Caldwell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37fn38yQeY8

“Encore”, James Fortune & Fiyah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N85jlh85u9s

“Best In Me”, Pastor Marvin Sapp

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgwt-UhPhhs

“I’ll Trust You”, James Fortune & Fiyah

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0F7g4T4Lao

“Love”, Kirk Franklin & God’s Property

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUjm83JrG3c

“Real Love”, Kirk Franklin & The Family

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KumNxJZkArA

“All I Need”, Brian Courtney Wilson

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_SKO_pCn1A

“Born Blessed”, Jimmy Hicks

http://youtu.be/1Pbrxab5OBc

“Move”, Jimmy Hicks

http://youtu.be/2EoiewVqoHo

“Back Up”, Jimmy Hicks

http://youtu.be/FXHaVK7ZNCs

THE WORD! :)

FAVORED1 — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:17:24 +0000

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

But the Word is very near to you, in your mouth, and in your heart, that you may do it. [Deuteronomy 30:14]

But what does it say? The Word is near you, even in your mouth, and in your heart: that is, the Word of faith, which we preach;

[Romans 10:8]

Your Word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path.
[Psalm 119:105]

Good Morning Beloved,

The Word of The Living God ~The Bible~ is the best selling book of the ages. Controversial, maligned and even banned in some regions of the world. Why? Because it is the Word of God. Think about it. If you were the evil one, would you want people to know God, and the way God made for us to dwell in His presence… know His love… receive His favor? … His power? … hmmmmm….? The goal of wickedness is to drive a wedge between us and God so wide, that we can’t see God. That is why there is so much craziness in the world. The Word of God already told us that~

In whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious Gospel of Christ, who is the Image of God, should shine unto them.

[2 Corinthians 4:4]

People are blind. Our first prayer needs to be “Lord open their eyes that they might see”. All around us we can see that the world view many people have today is blind to the glory of God. The key to healthy vision is in revering and ingesting the Word of God. The Word tells us to “Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of Truth.” [2Timothy 2:15]. Now, can I share something with you? I never liked to study. The word “study” just did something to my spirit I can’t explain! LOL! So I play a trick on my mind and I “investigate” instead of study. Whatever you have to do… just do it. Get the Word of God into your spirit. Build your foundation on the rock of Ages and you may be shaken, you may fall, but you will ALWAYS come through victorious… no matter what! God’s Truth will never fail. It has stood the test of time. You can trust and depend on God. You can know God through His Word. You will be all that God says that you can be, have all that God says you can have, and do all that God says you can do. Remember.. YOU CAN do ALL things through Christ who strengthens you!

… and that Beloved is Good News!

Living to hear ~

“Well done good and faithful servant … enter into the joy of your Lord” …

Y Stress? … U Blessed!

Have A Fabulous Day

Regina

“Resting Place”, Dietrick Hadden

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkwUZ4kCRBo

“Be Still”, Yolanda Adams

http://youtu.be/03GQiPaa69I

“He Reigns (Our God Is An Awesome God)”, Kirk Franklin featuring Papa San

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkwUZ4kCRBo

“He Reigns”, Kevin LeVar & One Sound

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPDUvrKIRtY

“Here I Am”, Kevin LeVar & One Sound

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arJGD6qqPCo

“Thy Word”, Michael W. Smith & Amy Grant

http://youtu.be/Ig8dO3VVayw

“Spiritual”, Donald Lawrence

http://youtu.be/ajQ4AUL6DlM

“God Has Smiled On Me”, Jessica Reedy

http://youtu.be/8yuwCBVb9kw

Trust In The Dark

FAVORED1 — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 16:58:44 +0000

Thursday, October 06, 2011

Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts; let him return to the Lord and He will have mercy on him; and to our God for He will abundantly pardon. For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your My ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways highter than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts.

[Isaiah 55:6-9]

Trust In The Dark

Good Morning Beloved!

Happy Thursday! .. I hope you are having a grand day. A little something about me.. I don’t like pitch darkness. I always sleep with some kind of light on. It used to be an actual lamp, now it is the illumination from the clock on the radio. I like it. Its blue hue is very soothing and peaceful. I remember when a storm knocked out the power in our house. The sudden eery quietness, and strange blackness caused me to wake from a sound sleep. It was a disconcerting, but not fearful situation. Why? Because I know my house. I know where the turns are… the walls.. the bookcases.. the steps. Familiarity caused me to know the whereabouts of every chair, table and footstool were. I was able to walk around the house and check to see what was going on because I was comfortable in my house….. aaaaahhh yes.. that brings me to my question. Are we comfortable in the presence of our God? Has He built a home in our heart? Is He free to roam about our temple, or are there ‘do no enter’ signs on some of our doors? When Jesus entered into the temple and saw all of the craziness that was going on in there, He unceremoniously …kicked them out!Is there crazy stuff going on in our temple? unrighteous thoughts.. fear.. anxiety.. jealousy.. anger.. pride? Will we trust our God enough to allow Him to ‘drive’ out what is driving us crazy? No matter how dark it is, we may not be able to “see” our God, but that is when trusting in God and leaning not to our own understanding is most important. Trust that as He was with all of those who trusted Him in Scripture.. He is with us… no matter what it “looks like”. The bible tells us that He dwells in the midst of “thick darkness”. Even if you can’t see Him, know that He has never for even a mili-second ever taken His eyes off you!

… and that beloved is Good News!

Y Stress? … U Blessed!

Have A fabulous Day

Regina

“I Won’t Go Back”, William McDowell

http://youtu.be/NZNj8B6z64U

“I Need Your Glory”, Ernest Pugh

http://youtu.be/WveV2fXlVsw

“The Lifter”, Ted Winn

http://youtu.be/Zemg9MnkURw

“In Awe Of Your Presence”, Warren Caldwell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37fn38yQeY8