Do You Believe God? ...Really?

Do you believe in God? Do you believe that His Word is true?


Believe means to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so.

So, again: Do you believe in God? Do you believe that His Word is true?

I like how the man who brought his son to be delivered of a demon answered this question. He said, “Lord, I believe; help thou my unbelief.” (Mark 9:24)

This man knew there was a piece of him that couldn’t fully grasp that his son could be delivered. Yet his honesty caused him to have his prayers answered in spite of his unbelief.

I think too often we try to gloss over the sides of us that struggle with believing parts of God’s Word. We might believe that He can save us, but we might pause as we wonder if he can really heal… and then there’s that financial thing… Will we really see a difference if we tithe?

We put up a front and try to act confident and assured with other believers. We even put on a mask as we pray to God! We quote all the scriptures and say the “right things” when inside we are filled with distrust and apprehension.

We are just hoping that God with come through. But God doesn’t want hope. He wants belief.

Take a page from this man’s story in Mark and be honest with your Heavenly Father! Be real about your doubts and concerns.

You can pray all you want trying to appear holy and giving God what you think will get His attention. Yet what really gets His attention is the openness of your heart. That’s what He’s looking at anyway. (1 Samuel 16:7)

So, take the time to lay all your cards out before the Father. Ask Him to help you get to the point where you fully believe His word. Ask Him to cover you in those areas where you are struggling, and watch Him work with you to answer your prayers.

Verse of the Day: Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. Mark 9:23

Thanksgiving Friday!

Good morning, lovely people! God certainly is good. It's Friday, and I feel like singing and dancing!

Now, if you all knew what I was going through right now, I think you'd grant me permission to sit down and have a good cry... BUT I don't wanna cry! I want to sing and laugh because the joy of the Lord has been bubbling up in my spirit this morning.

So, again: God certainly is good!

I'm still thanking Him for saving my life on Monday and keeping me from a terrible car accident. I know my angels were working overtime, but God kept me! Hallelujah!

I'm also thanking God for encouragement. Thank You, Lord, for sending people across my path to speak life to me and encourage me in the gifts that You have placed inside me. I will continue to give these gifts right back to You to show how truly thankful I am that You gave them to me.

Lastly, I'm grateful for answered prayer. I've been praying over some things for a while. I placed the burden at the Father's feet, and He gave me an answer on yesterday. It may not have been what I might have wanted to hear, but He answered! Thank You Lord for hearing my cry! I know all things are working together for my good. (Romans 8:28)

The Lord is strong when you are weak. He is your comfort when you are in despair. God will keep you when you're at a loss about what to do. God will be your friend when no one else is around. He is everything you need, right when you need it. Take advantage of your privilege and reach out for your benefits in God!

Have a blessed weekend, everyone!

Verse of the Day: I will love thee, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Psalm 18:1, 2

You Win!

It’s like the scene in The Lion King when Scar had Simba hanging over a cliff. Or the one in The Matrix when Neo appeared to be dead. We can even take it back to when Sho ‘Nuff held Leroy’s head under water in The Last Dragon.

All of these characters were at their breaking point. They were fighting their ultimate enemy and seemingly failing.

Right now you are in a battle. Maybe it feels like the ultimate fight. You are facing your greatest trial, and it seems like it’s going to win. Before you give in, let me remind you: You are more than a conqueror!

You are a child of the Great God! You were made in His image and likeness. He gave you the keys to the kingdom. He gave you power over the enemy. Use it!

Don’t believe the hype! Don’t believe the lies the devil’s whispering. If you have to close your eyes to how it looks, shut them tight! Hang in there! If God is for you, who can be against you?

You have to believe God’s Word and stand firm.

Grit your teeth and remember that at your greatest point of pressure, you are about to receive your greatest breakthrough. If you give in, you’ll never taste the thrill of victory and will have to settle for defeat. Why settle when God has already told you that you’re going to win?

So, jump back over the cliff like Simba, find a way to breathe again like Neo, and put on your spiritual “glow” like Leroy. Keep on fighting! You’re the hero in the story of your life! You Will Win!

Verse of the Day: …in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. Romans 8:37

Btw: I know I have to get some better movie examples. But it's the point that's important, people. The point!

You Are Great...Believe It!

Good Morning, Everyone! Still happy to be in the land of the living!


You know I couldn’t let the State of the Union pass without giving my observations, right?

I was pleased that all of the attendees chose to mix up their seating in a show of an effort to change their ways and show a greater sense of unity. However, I hope they don’t just make moves in appearances alone but actually choose to change the way they interact on a regular basis.

What really stuck out to me was President Obama’s call for more American innovation and global leadership. Contrary to popular belief, we do have the biggest economy, we do have the best colleges and universities, we have produced some of the most impactful inventions and processes that have revolutionized how we live (Facebook, anyone?).

Despite the hardships our nation is currently going through, we are a nation of greatness. We hold the keys that the rest of the world wants. We set the trends that the rest of the world follows. We are still a world leader!

We just have to believe in ourselves again. I’m so grateful the President reminded us of this fact.

The devil likes to trick us into doubtful thinking every chance he can get. We go through trials or periods of difficulty, and we start looking at the doubts and indecision the devil holds up in our view.

Why should we continue to trust in God? Why should we keep working towards the goal? If God was really with us, wouldn’t we be overcoming not failing?

The devil is one crafty serpent. Yet, we must keep remembering who we are in God. We must keep His words of promise before us always. God never fails, it’s up to us to continue to believe on Him.

So, don’t let difficulty steer you off course or deter you from pressing forward. You are still great because the great One lives in you! You can still reach your goals in God!

Verse of the Day: God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? Numbers 23:19

Last Night Jesus Saved My Life!

Saints, I've got a testimony!

Last night I was driving home from work on a busy expressway going about 65-70mph. I was in the far left lane and started to merge into the right lane. There was a car in my blindspot that honked, so I made moves to get back into the left lane.

At that point my car started swerving back and forth. In my attempts to get control of my car, it spun out. My car did a 360 plus a 180 ACROSS THREE LANES OF TRAFFIC!! - The whole time I was screaming the name of JESUS!

After the first 180, I was literally staring at the lights of oncoming cars and just knew I was getting hit! I closed my eyes and braced myself for the impact.

My car continued to spin and came to a stop facing the wrong direction in the far right lane. I opened my eyes to see a car coming to a stop less than 10 feet from my vehicle.

I was able to do a three point turn to get out of the way and had a moment on the shoulder of the highway. My whole body was shaking and tears of joy were streaming down my face.

God just saved me from death right there on 290! My vehicle was not touched, I was not hurt, I didn't hurt anybody else... You can't tell me that the name of Jesus doesn't have power! You can't tell me that God doesn't deliver!

Hallelujah! I'm alive and well!

I could have easily been hit by the oncoming traffic. I could have easily spun the other direction into the median! BUT GOD! Hallelujah!

Let the Lord be magnified! Thank you, Jesus for saving me!

God is still on the throne, Saints! The same God that delivered me from danger is listening to your heart's cry and is answering you just the same. Keep trusting and believing because He is working it out for you!

Verse of the Day: He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day; Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked. Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. They shall bear thee up in their hands, lest thou dash thy foot against a stone. Thou shalt tread upon the lion and adder: the young lion and the dragon shalt thou trample under feet.
Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation. Psalm 91

Perpetual Prayer

This year is proving both exciting and challenging for me. I have so many great things on deck that I’m getting ready to start, yet I keep coming across situations that are throwing some wrenches in the game plan.


Despite my disappointment with having to deal with challenges, I am still kind of grateful for them. Coming up against blockages have pushed me to use more of my faith and recalled the scriptures I’ve been meditating on back to my memory. I have been using those verses to bolster my faith and encourage myself in the Lord.

I’ve also found myself conversing with God on a more regular basis throughout the day. I used to consider a time of prayer as shutting myself in my room and spending time in concentrated prayer for a significant period of time. Now I see that I am having constant talks with God as I encounter different situations.

I’m asking Him more questions on the spot, and I’m really listening for answers. I’m realizing now what the scripture meant that said to pray without ceasing. (I Thessalonians 5:17) In order to make it, you’ve got to have a continuous flow of prayer going!

I’m further realizing the value of staying in the word and prayer. You never know when you’re going to need a ready word, and there’s not always a Bible around as we go through the day. Yet we have the Holy Spirit to bring things back to our remembrance, and we should be using that privilege to the fullest!

So, don’t despair when you encounter challenges and difficulties, they are prime opportunities to exercise your faith and show you how much you’ve grown in God! Keep meditating on His Word and keep the lines of communication open between you and your Heavenly Father. You are still an Overcomer!

Verse of the Day: But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word. Acts 6:4

Thanksgiving Friday!

God is so good! We have had another week to give God glory, honor and praise!

So many things have been going on this week around me, and I have seen the faithfulness of God. I am thankful that God has continued to stand by my side. When I thought all was lost, the Lord made a way where I couldn't see one.

I am also grateful for my family being with me. I had a friend lose a loved one this week, and my heart aches with them. And as I pray for my friend, I am thanking God for the opportunity to appreciate the loved ones I have still with me. If you haven't said "I love you" to your folks this week, go ahead and get it in! Tomorrow is not promised...

God is a good God all the time! Whether we're going through joy, heartache, laughter, trials, promotion, or defeat... one thing remains the same: God's love for us will never fail. He is wise in all of His ways, and He will never put more on you than you can bear.

So, despite what we might feel, God still deserves some thanksgiving coming out of our lips. Praises to Your Name, Lord God! All the glory belongs to You!

Be blessed, Everyone.

Verse of the Day: God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, Even though the earth be removed, And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea. Psalm 46:1, 2