New Year's Eve

I called my friend in England before mid night her time. I celebrated the New Year with her over the telephone. She had her TV on and I could hear the excitement of those celebrating at mid night.

Soon I will go to church and celebrate mid night at my church. We have a time of praise and worship, a message from the Pastor and about five minutes before mid night we get on our knees. The time on my knees is the most important to me. It gives me much joy to bring in the New Year in commune with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are sober and enjoy a time of fellowship with each other.

Jesus Christ is coming again. Is He the Lord of your life? If He is not, I encourage you to read the New Testament. Seek for yourself what is written in His word. I pray that you accept Him as your Lord and Savior. My prayer for the Born Again Belivers is that you be a witness to the lost and hurting. My brothers and Sister continue to grow in your spiritual walk with Him.

Younger Brother

I was watching my young cousin Michael following around his sister's boyfriend. I was reminded of my younger brother. He became very close to my boyfriend when I was a teenager. While I was watching Michael I had mixed emotions, I felt joy and sadness. I felt sad because I remembered after 40 years, my brother was hurt when I was no longer with the boyfriend. Those many years ago, his hurt left an impression upon me. As Micheal disappeared from my sight, I wondered, if his sister was no longer with the boyfriend, would he feel hurt, like my brother.

Forgive

I have decided to forgive and leave behind a wrong against me. How liberating it is to forgive and go on with life in Christ Jesus.

A Time of Need

There were two couples that went to a church. The first couple have HIV and were in need of food and money. The second couple were removed from their apartment by the Marshall. They stated they had no prior notice before the Marshall appeared. The first couple were referred to another facility that could further assist them. The second couple had to travel to another borough in search of shelter.

As I think of these couples, I can remember when I did not have food to eat. Things were so tough I only had $120.00 per month to pay for rent. During that season in my life, I know it was the Lord, Jesus Christ who saw me through. I pray the above couples will believe in the Lord to see them through.

Seasons

It was so nice to have a warmer day today. The last two days were cold for us. Officially, we are still in the Fall season but some days we have winter weather. The weather person forecast is we are going to have a mild winter, I hope so. When it is cold outside we must wear layer of clothes. Our skin begins to itch from all the layers and we feel several pounds heavier.

As I was thinking about the seasons I thought about our Creator, Abba Father. He is the one that created the seasons. It is written:
It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter. (Psalms 74:17 NIV)

So if you faithfully obey the commands I am giving you today--to love the Lord your God and to serve him with all your heart and with all your soul--then I will send rain on your land in its season, both autumn and spring rains, so that you may gather in your grain, new wine and oil. (Deut. 11:13-14 NIV)

Mom Thought about Her Sons

Growing up Mom always put her children first. She made sure that we had before she did. When I visited her at the nursing home, I was reminded of that. Mom for the last two years has not been able to clearly verbalize her thoughts.

Today was different, she was very alert and spoke more than usual. I was able to understand her. I was preparing to assist feeding her dinner. I got her some extra drinks and began to feed her. She likes to look at everything on her tray and move the items around. I saw she was putting some things to the side. She told me this is for her sons and she called them by name. I did all I could to hold back the tears of joy. I did not want her to see me crying and think that something was wrong. What she said and did showed me we are still in thoughts.

In God I Trust

I heard a story about a rich man. The rich man took a couple out to eat. Before they got to the restaurant he saw a penny on the ground and picked it up. The wife got an opportunity during dinner to ask him a question. She asked why did you pick up the penny, since you are rich. He replied because "In God we trust" is imprinted on the coin. From this story I adopted saying In God I trust when I see a coin. Whether I pick up the coin or not, I make my confession.

On my way to work I was thanking my Lord and saying how much I trust Him. I entered the building with continued praise. As I started up the stair case, I see a penny on the step. I pick it up and said, In God I trust. While Going up the stairs I rejoiced, believing, God was saying, I hear you.

Surprise

I received a gift and flowers today. The roses have a nice scent and they are beautiful. When Angelina approached me, I thought someone had given her flowers. To my surprise the flowers were for me. Angelina said that her mother wanted to bless me. She sees how hard I work with the students. At the end of class She asked if I had opened my gift. I opened it and they are a beautiful pair of slippers.

I said to Angelina, let me tell you how good God is. Recently I throw away a pair of slippers the same style as the new pair. I had the slippers for many years and they kept my feet very warm. I recall thinking while throwing them away, I would like to find another pair like them. The Lord heard my thought and answered my request.

I am Thankful

I had up to three hours ago a shopping cart, that lasted for over ten years. Several years ago some of the bars on the cart started to get loose and fall out. I would put them back in. More recently they started to break off but I was still able to use the cart. Due to the bars breaking off I decided to put a big black bag in the cart. The black bag helped to keep my things in the cart.

This evening, I used the shopping cart to go to the laundry mat. As I walked toward the gate several bars broke off. I picked them up, throw them out and kept going. When I returned I was half way to my door and another bar broke off. When the bar broke off the black bag was falling out from the back of the cart. I managed to hold the bag in the cart until I got into my apartment.

I was so grateful that every thing was contained in the black bag. I was thanking my Lord, Jesus Christ that the bar did not brake while I was walking in the street.

Is there something you are thankful for?

Today

Today

Today, I wanted to walk off the job

Today, I felt I had enough

Today, I said I do not know why

Today, I shed tears even though I try to be strong

Today, I was sad

Today, I asked Lord what should I do

I do not know how to handle the situation

Today, I said Lord help and guide me

Today, I need You, please give me wisdom and understanding

Today, I thank you for hearing me

Today, I say, I love You Lord with all my heart

Dancing

I was watching a commercial and they had a lady who is 100 years old. She is active and I enjoyed seeing her dancing. I was reminded of the articles, I have read stating dancing is good for your health.

Consider dancing even if you believe you have two left feet.

Love One Another

As I was on my way to church today I was looking at the people. You begin to identify different religions by the way they dress. If you are carrying a Bible you may be considered a Christian. I say may be, because some cults also carry Bibles. I thought to myself if I did not have my Bible what would someone looking at me think. At first glance would they guess, she is a Born Again Believer. Then, I though of Jesus and what He said about our identity.
"A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another." (John 13:34-35 NIV)

Are we being identified as His disciples by the love we have one for another?

I saw today an excellent message by Dr. Charles Stanley on the Love that Jesus has for us. I highly recommend viewing his message. The title is A God of Love Dec. 3, 2006, the message can be found in InTouchTV. http://ww2.intouch.org/site/c.7nKFISNvEqG/b.1013839/k.BF44/Home.htm

I started my day with thoughts of identity and ended my evening with the love God has for us. Jesus loves us unconditionally and He is commanding us to love each other as He loves us. WOW! that is all I can say for now.