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Monday Morning Inspirational Blog centers on the Book of Micah, the prophet to Israel & Judah. Then inclusive for all that dwelled in the land. Main content & blog titled INJUSTICES VS. JUSTICE. INJUSTICES represents the people's sin & their broken covenant with God. The promises of keeping God's laws resulted to blessings and failure resulted to judgment (destruction & exile). Yet JUSTICE represents the LORD as a provider, forgives, loves, gracious, compassionate, merciful and more. Blog shares ways and scriptures to turn away from our INJUSTICES of today. So let's examine ourselves to determine what we need to "Let go & let God." Anyway we are restored believers with the assurance that Christ pours out His JUSTICE in our lives as outlined above.
Welcome to Monday Morning Inspirational Blog, titled JUDGMENT, BUT HOPE. Moving through the Old Testament Book of Joel, the prophet. Introduction Joel had already warned Judah, the other half of God's chosen people to turn from their wicked ways. The "Chosen ones,' the inhabitants of the land failed to obey God's warnings through Joel. Some of their thoughts may have been of "Disbelief, the mind of a juvenile, God just playing, He has threaten us before and/or nothing happened. " We can relate to their possible thoughts since we have been there as a child to adulthood. "Yeah momma or dad threaten to take away a toy, the car or some other form of discipline. Yet they failed to make good on it. Or rules on the job continues to be broken without reprimand and/or accountability. Maybe we took them for granted like Israel did God. This blog highlights Judah's sin, judgment for failure to repent; mourning, the call to Repentance, Revival and HOPE which are relevant for todays' believer!
Were any in "Right standing with God" to save the city, nation or country from His wrath of destruction due to their grievous sin? Blog, titled STANDING IN THE GAP. Notice of importance. Read Genesis 18:25 where Abraham stood in the GAP and God's Compassion verse 26 "And the LORD said, If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes. Sadly the LORD did not find fifty to at least ten godly in the land. Y'all know the story. Read about Lot, his family's departure from the city and what happened when Lot's wife looked back after told not too (chapter 19). In times of warnings from God Himself, scriptures, dreams as well as visions we must pay attention, seek and trust God. blog shares more evidence on STANDING IN THE GAP, its meaning for today's believers, mandates and being equipped to STAND. A Must Read!
Can you identify your "NEW LIFE EXPERIENCE" in Christ?" For many we grew up in the church. There was no option. We walked to Sunday School me and siblings all the way down 21st Avenue to avoid the traffic on 22nd Avenue. Back then that Avenue was only two lanes. Walking to the church was fun. Then crossing 22nd Avenue and cutting through the Elementary School we reached the church. Realizing it or not the church had a great impact on your life and mine. We learned the importance of church attendance and raising our children in the church-Good vibes. Our moms or those who took us to church intent was for us to have a foundation in Christ. This blog recognizes and honors the death of Jesus on the cross, His burial that leads us to the Resurrected Christ to the resurrected believer's "NEW LIFE EXPERIENCE" in the LORD and its meaning.
Welcome to Monday Morning Inspirational Blog titled RENEWAL AND NEW BEGINNINGS. Not only was Judah warned by Isaiah, the prophet about their pending judgement of captivity since they failed to follow God and worshipped false gods. Judah was also given the "Good News" of Renewal and New Beginnings through the prophecy of Christ-the Messiah-the Savior-the King through-the bloodline of David. Then personal promises for every believer when we fall away from Christ, experience some real life issues-crisis, then Renewals and New Beginnings for us. Yet Isaiah 43:19 "Behold, I will do a new thing;" Question: What is that "New thing" you want God to do in your life? "Now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert." This verse reflects the hope and renewal that spring brings, as well as God's power to bring about new beginnings in the lives of His people; as well as seasonal change, God's faithfulness and more. A Must Read!
Welcome to Monday Morning Inspirational Blog. It's all about y'all. I thought would be moving forward since spoke about Matters of the Heart in February. Yet there is more. Think about the Cinderella story of a beautiful black Shulamite-poor-peasant-like a farm girl who won the heart of a handsome young prince-a powerful king name Solomon. She was noted as the prince's "One true love." Someone who truly loved Solomon for himself out of his thousand women, not for his wealth, fame, position or power. Blog focusing more on love and the believers' aspiration titled, "FOR THE LOVE OF GOD" like the love of Solomon and Shulamite bride. A MUST READ!
Welcome to this Monday Inspirational Message Blog titled, REVIVE ME O LORD. A Revival took place in the land of Judah under the reign of King Hezekiah. He did what was right in the sight of God by reopening the LORD'S HOUSE, took the filthiness out of the holy place and more. The blog shares the collective state of Revival. Yet it was not lasting. After King Hezekiah died, his wicked son took over the throne and Judah returned to its pagan lifestyle. In talking about REVIVE ME-a personal preparation phase, the plight of David that took him to a place of humility. A desperate prayer for forgiveness and restoration. Psalm 51:10 "Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me." The meaning of David's prayer is shared, its inspiration and a way of recovery for today's believers that desperately seek the LORD for forgiveness, restoration, presence and more.
Welcome to this Morning Blog Inspirational Message "GOD'S UNFAILING LOVE." We share Israel's plight in Judges, they promised "To serve the LORD and His voice will we obey." Well that didn't last too long and eventually Israel went into captivity while living in the land "Filled with milk and honey." Yet GOD'S UNFAILING LOVE came to their rescue. We examine "GOD'S UNFAILING LOVE" for today's believers, despite our disobedience the LORD sees us as His "Perfect Workmanship." We share and identify how to grow from babes in Christ to maturity, the application of God's Spirit of wisdom, His heart of love as well as the rest of His Fruits of the Spirit with supporting scriptures of "GOD'S UNFAILING LOVE" A must read!
Welcome to this Monday Morning Blog Inspirational Message "GOD COMMISSIONS" includes Joshua received the Spirit of wisdom when Moses laid his hands upon him (Joshua); how the laying on of hands fills today's believers with the Spirit of wisdom; more on what wisdom symbolizes; how to obtain wisdom for those lacking; GOD COMMISSION Joshua to take Israel into the Promised Land and lead the people; little by little; how GOD COMMISSIONS believers to serve Him in various ways that includes spiritual, personal and community opportunities; requirements for "Prosperous and good success;" as well as, how to walk and live in the way of the LORD. A must read!
Welcome to this Monday Morning Blog Inspirational Message "NO LONGER BOUND," This lesson is found in the Book of Numbers. We speak about Israel's "Wilderness wandering" experiences. Their struggles to trust God, despite He rescued them from bondage, continued provisions in the wilderness, guidance, God's readiness for Israel to take part in possession of the promised land filled with milk and honey as well as Israel's seemingly "Panic attack," and rebellion. We examine believers' "Wilderness wandering" experiences, note in the presence of the LORD and finally the meaning of NO LONGER BOUND. A must read.
