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Rehab: Spiritual Recovery in Truth

Rehab: Spiritual Recovery in Truth

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Together with kindness and in understanding, let’s take this time to self reflect. I am here to inspire, encourage, and remind you that God has given us the most important weapon we have to fight the enemy, His Word.

Now let’s dress our soul like we dress our bodies, EVERYDAY!

Rehab: Spiritual Recovery

“It wasn’t any herb or ointment that healed them but your word alone, Lord which heals everything.” Wisdom of Solomon 16:12 CEBA

How many of you are familiar with the American documentary series Intervention? It follows participants, who are dependent on or addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. They are documented in anticipation of an intervention meeting with family and friends. During the meeting, loved ones read letters as they plead with them to go to an inpatient drug rehabilitation program or risk losing everything. The show also shares follow up on the recovery progress. On this show I have seen both frightening and heartbreaking episodes that reach across social, demographic, racial, and age barriers. Even Hollywood celebrities are not exempt from this show.

When I think about rehab as it relates to spiritual recovery, it is a journey of faith, courage, honesty, hope, and acceptance. No, we are not alone, the Lord is with us, we are his and we are the sheep of his pasture.

Here are some of the benefits of spirituality in recovery:

  • Helps You Find Renewed Purpose.
  • Promotes Accountability.
  • Helps You Connect with Something Outside Self.
  • Increases Compassion and Humility.
  • Promotes Greater Mindfulness through meditation and prayer.

No doubt about it friends, we have all gone through things. Do you sometimes feel this is “a test of the emergency broadcast system, this is only a TEST!” Recovery means a return to a normal state of health, mind, or strength. It is the action or process of regaining possession or control of something stolen or lost. My friends we have a God who deals in the impossible. He has the power to heal those invisible wounds that no one can see. I can remember when my way was dark, and with tears in my eyes, I could feel the chains on my ankles tighten as I was pull further into a lifeless black hole. I was alone and afraid. But there came Jesus, who brought the light into the dark places of my life, and then he touched me with his finger of love, mercy, grace and then He lifted me. No matter what you may be going through, you are not alone. And what I found out,  I was never alone. He was there all the time.

If you are dealing with some issues, that are too heavy for you, don’t go it alone. Talk to a trusted family member, friend, see a counselor, or pastor. If you are willing to take one step, God will take two.

There are resources and support:

National helpline, SAMHA.gov or mentalhealth.gov

1.800.662.HELP(4357)

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

1,2,3!!

1,2,3!!

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Together with kindness and in understanding, let’s take this time to self reflect. I am here to inspire, encourage, and remind you that God has given us the most important weapon we have to fight the enemy, His Word.

Now let’s dress our soul like we dress our bodies, EVERYDAY!

1,2,3!!

“Then Jesus was led up by the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.” Matthew 4:1NKJV

As I think back on the concept of threes, 1, 2, 3, in my younger years, this was how God would to talk with me. When something was of great importance, he would show it to me in threes. This started in high school. On my first real job once my daughter was old enough for day care, I remember spending the first part of my day, calling schools, parents and checking on various services that would be beneficial for the families I serviced. After lunch, I thought to myself this would be a great day to go make a few home visits.

At one of the homes, I went to no one was there. I did see a sign on the front of the steel gate that read, Beware of Dog. Let’s just say for all practical purposes this was my first sign (number one) that God was talking to me. Sitting there in the vehicle, I took my time filling out the door hanger style information sheet. Once I got out of the car, I did notice that there was a dog on the porch.

Looking around I entered the gate and walked up the porch stairs to the front door (that’s number two). There was this tiny pup sleeping on a blanket in a basket. He was the cuties little pup you’d ever wanna see ya’ll. His blue eyes opened and locked with mine, as he yawned, stretched, and yelped for my attention.  I smiled down at him, giving him plenty of oohs, awes and baby talk. Getting back to my reason for coming to the door in the first place, I glanced over my contact information on the door hanger and then put it on the doorknob. I gave the pup one more glance and said, “bye, bye.”

When I turned around there was a momma Pitbull standing there and she did not look happy that I was first on the porch with her baby, and secondly that I was in her yard. (that’s three ya’ll) What does one do in a situation like this? Did I tell you she was looking at me like I was a king size doggie treat. In those precious seconds, I saw my life and that beware of dog sign flashing before my eyes.

Not wanting to show fear, I slowly backed away from her baby, as I moved ever so slowly down the stairs, still facing her.  Once I got on the other side of that gate and closed it, she went crazy. I thought she was going to take the gate down. I hurried up and got back in the car, relieved to still be alive and unharmed. I gave Jesus some praises and hallelujah’s all the way back to the office friends! He protected me. As I replayed that situation over in my head, I realized it happened all because I ignored the warning sign at the gate. I learned a valuable lesson that day, and throughout my career from that point on, I never made that mistake again.

Our lesson for today speaks about Jesus who was led up by the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. The word led implies following the will of another. To be led by the Spirit is to follow the guidance of the spirit, it is to be submissive to His will. There is no surprising God when it comes to anything. Even though His divinity was hidden in a human body, it took nothing away from what he already knew as the truth. The word goes on to say that when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward he was hungry. What are you like when you are hungry? Are you cranky, mean, lightheaded, or are you lie me, can’t think straight because your stomach growling so loud.

Let’s look at the Word in action through Jesus Christ as his response to the Satan with three statements: First,“it is written man shall not live by bread alone, but on every word that comes from God’s mouth.” I am reminded of how powerful God’s Word is. It is life and strength. And when we do not have enough of God’s Word, we lose clarity and focus. Secondly, he told Satan, “thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.”  Jesus is both clear and direct as reminds him who rules. God was on the scene before he was made to worship him. And thirdly, “though shalt worship the Lord your God and him only you shall serve.” Jesus, the God on earth reaffirms his position and authority. As tired, worn out and hungry as Jesus may have been, His spiritual muscles were working just fine.

Friends, through every test, depend on the Word of God to help you get through it.  Amen!

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

No Worries

No Worries

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Together with kindness and in understanding, let’s take this time to self reflect. I am here to inspire, encourage, and remind you that God has given us the most important weapon we have to fight the enemy, His Word.

Now let’s dress our soul like we dress our bodies, EVERYDAY!

No Worries

“In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.” Psalm 18:6 KJV

How many of you remember the song, Hakuna Matata? This cute little song came from the movie, Lion King. The words Hakuna Matata is a Swahili phrase meaning, “no trouble” and “no worries” This animated musical drama was produced by Walt Disney Pictures in 1994. Along with an all star cast, the movie made 968.5 million dollars. It is still one of my personal feel good favorites.

We all know the story, King of the lion pride, Mufasa along with his queen welcome a newborn son Simba. Mufasa’s brother Scar coveted the thrown and conspired to kill his brother. He then tricked young Simba into believing that his father’s death was his fault, telling him to leave and never return. Leaving he eventually found friends and learn the truth about his uncle Scar. Simba takes his rightful place as king and the circle of life continues.

Like this story, life is full of highs, lows, and challenges. Even in the mist of the journey, we can have peace of mind, knowing we are not alone in our struggles. Scripture reminds us, “Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?  Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they?” Matthew 6:25-26 KJV

Hakuna Matata friends!

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

Part 2, Lessons of Job

Part 2, Lessons of Job

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Together with kindness and in understanding, let’s take this time to self reflect. I am here to inspire, encourage, and remind you that God has given us the most important weapon we have to fight the enemy, His Word.

Now let’s dress our soul like we dress our bodies, EVERYDAY!

Part 2, Lessons of Job

“When they saw him from a distance they could hardly recognize him; they began to weep aloud, and they tore their robes and sprinkled dust on their heads.” Job 2:12 NIV

briefly let’s review some points from last week’s lesson on Job. Job was a righteous man in Gods eyes, and he was allowed to undergo a variety of trials initiated by Satan, but permitted and limited by God, in order to demonstrate Job’s righteousness and faithfulness. He dealt with devastating family, financial, and health issue.

Even in all these woes we can take away some lessons of Job that may help us:

  • God is Great, His greatness surpasses our imagination of what greatness truly looks like because we are limited.
  • Our strength is in God, not ourselves.
  • Our faith works only when we work our faith. Faith is an action word.
  • Get somewhere and sit down, we gotta learn to be still ya’ll, I am not telling you what I think here, I am telling you what I know, I can hear so much better when I am still. That’s it, just breathe.
  • We must recognize that each person’s suffering is unique. Sometimes people are not going to understand how we feel in the heat of our struggles, but God does. He is the one we can pour everything out too; believe me friends He can handle it.
  • Sometimes my dear hearts, we may never know “why” don’t let it stop you from experiencing Gods healing to move on, because at the end of the day we must put and keep our trust in Him.

Regardless of the trials and challenges we face friends, God rewards faithfulness. He is not looking for perfection, I believe he is looking for people who when they fall, they get back up and try again. Will we let anything separate us from the Love of God?

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

When You’re Going Through Something: Part 1

When You’re Going Through Something: Part 1

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Together with kindness and in understanding, let’s take this time to self reflect. I am here to inspire, encourage, and remind you that God has given us the most important weapon we have to fight the enemy, His Word.

Now let’s dress our soul like we dress our bodies, EVERYDAY!

When You’re Going Through Something

Part 1

“And he said: “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. The Lord gave, and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord.” Job 1:21 NKJV

The Book of Job does not specifically name its author. Some of the most likely candidates are Job, Moses, and Solomon. In any case we cannot be sure of the actual date of the writing. The Book of Job gives us a few thoughts to remember:

  • Satan cannot bring financial and physical destruction upon us unless it is by God’s permission.
  • God has power over what Satan can and cannot do
  • It is beyond our human ability to understand the “why’s” behind suffering in the world
  • No matter the situation we must continue to give him praise in all circumstances

The book of Job starts off with an introduction of him. He lived in the land of Uz. He was blameless and upright, and one who feared God and shunned evil. He had seven sons and three daughters. He ownedseven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen, five hundred female donkeys, and a very large household. He was the greatest of all the people of the East.

The scripture says,

 Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan also came among them. And the Lord said to Satan, “From where do you come?” So, Satan answered the Lord and said, “From going to and fro on the earth, and from walking back and forth on it.” Then the Lord said to Satan, “Have you considered My servant Job, that there is none like him on the earth, a blameless and upright man, one who fears God and shuns evil?” So, Satan answered the Lord and said, “Does Job fear God for nothing? Have You not made a hedge around him, around his household, and around all that he has on every side? You have blessed the work of his hands, and his possessions have increased in the land. But now, stretch out Your hand and touch all that he has, and he will surely curse You to Your face!” And the Lord said to Satan, “Behold, all that he has is in your power; only do not lay a hand on his person.” So, Satan went out from the presence of the Lord.

It was at that moment that things took a nosedive for Job. The messages came and kept on coming. His oxen, donkeys, and camels had been taken away, the sheep were all burned up, and a great wind struck the four corners of his house and fell on your children, killing them all.

I know we have all gone through our own personal thunderstorm, that are filled with lightening and damaging winds. Standing there soaked in the rains of life, did you find yourself asking the Lord, how long? A broken heart, and with tears coursing down my own face over the years, I praise him say, Hallelujah anyhow.

When you are going through something, the world can feel like such a lonely place. The Book of Job reminds us that there is plenty going on behinds the scenes. Just look around. The lesson of Job teaches us to trust God with and in all things, even when we do not understand. Psalm 18:30 tells us, that Gods way are PERFECT. His thoughts are not our thoughts, and our ways are not His. For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are His ways and thoughts higher than ours. AMEN!

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

Shut it Up

Shut it Up

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Together with kindness and in understanding, let’s take this time to self reflect. I am here to inspire, encourage, and remind you that God has given us the most important weapon we have to fight the enemy, His Word.

Now let’s dress our soul like we dress our bodies, EVERYDAY!

Shut it Up!

“Then Daniel said to the king, “O king, live forever! My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths, so that they have not hurt me, because I was found innocent before Him; and also, O king, I have done no wrong before you.” Daniel 6:21-22 NKJV

I really enjoy reading all the different books of the bible. However, Daniel is one of my favorites. It deals with, kidnapping, the constant death threat of he and his companions, dreams, the fiery furnace, madness of a king, feast, the lion dens, and so much more. Today’s lesson in a nutshell, teaches us about the promises and faithfulness of God.

Test and trials come friends, they always do, but they are no match for our God. When the lion comes seeking to devour us, God has the power to shut it up right before our eyes.

The story of Daniel in the lions’ den, shows Daniel defying King Darius’s decree to pray to him for thirty days. Now we already know Daniel wasn’t having none of that. When it came to his praise and worship time, it was to the one true and living God also known as the Great I Am.

There is nothing new under the sun friends and just like we have instigator (busy bodies) today, they had them then too. No doubt these jealousy men were looking to entrap Daniel in their foolish scheme.

Daniel not only follows his principles but stayed true to his faith in God. His faithfulness, work ethic, and integrity made it impossible for his adversaries to find grounds for charges against him. Instead, the king was reminded that Daniel was trustworthy, neither corrupt nor negligent. God does rescue Daniel, sending His angel to shut the mouth of the lions so they do not harm him. Can you see Daniel, all laid back as he uses one of those lions as a pillow for his head, and another one to prop up his feet to get his rest on? Yes indeed, he knew he was safe in the hands of the Lord.

It is a reminder friends to be careful of the things we say about others. The lesson we learn here is mistreating the people of God will never turn out good. In the end, the king commanded that the men who had falsely accused Daniel be brought in and thrown into the lions’ den. And not just them, but their wives and children too.

The king issued a new decree in every part of his kingdom, that people must fear and reverence the God of Daniel. The King said,

“For he is the living God

And he endures forever;

His kingdoms will not be destroyed,

His dominion will never end.

He rescues and he saves;

He performs signs and wonders

In the heavens and on the earth.

He has rescued Daniel

From the power of the lions.”

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

Now I See

Now I See

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Together with kindness and in understanding, let’s take this time to self reflect. I am here to inspire, encourage, and remind you that God has given us the most important weapon we have to fight the enemy, His Word.

Now let’s dress our soul like we dress our bodies, EVERYDAY!

Now I See

“He answered and said, “whether he is a sinner or not, I do not know. One thing I know: that though I was blind, now I see.” John 9:25 NKJV

This scripture is part of the passage of a man born blind at birth. He would receive his sight through Jesus Christ. Here we see the handiwork of God revealed not just to this man, but to everyone.

This scripture reminds me of a song by Johnny Nash who is an American singer-songwriter who came out with this 1972 hit, I Can See Clearly Now. Who doesn’t know that song. It has been sampled by many artists over the years, as well as commercials.

Here are some of the words:

I can see clearly now, the rain is gone, I can see all the obstacles in my way. Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind. It’s gonna be a bright, bright, sun-shiny day. He goes on to say, I think I can make it now. The pain is gone. All the bad feelings have disappeared. Here is the rainbow I’ve been prayin for. Then he says, look all around, there’s nothin’ but blue skies, look straight ahead nothin’ but blue skies.

The obstacles the blind man faced was no sight from his birth. I can envision some of the things he might have felt growing up. Not being able to see his face, or the face of his own family, never seeing the food that is put before him to eat (the fish, warm bread made by his mother’s own loving hands, and water from his own cup), always hearing his siblings playing, but never able to run free with them down by the riverside, and no sunrises or sunsets.

But there was a man, name Jesus who had the power to restore what he never had. In a cloud of darkness all his life, soon this sightless man would see the world in a way he never thought possible.  Jesus tell his disciples that, “Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him. As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.” One thing the man knew, was that though he was blind, now he could see. I imagine words could not describe what he felt.

 What are some benefits of seeing:

We can see ourselves. Everything friends start at home in our own personal mirrors as we take a long loving look at self. Forgive yourself because God already has. friends his mercies are made new every day.

 We can see God in all things. God doesn’t just work in other people you know. He can work through you and I.  Do you see his graciousness in the air you were able to breathe? Do you see him in this sun-shiny day? Do you see him in the beauty of the greenest of trees, or were you able to see the waves in ocean? How did you see him this morning friends?

We see our enemies. Friends we gotta stay woke when it comes to recognizing our adversary, he will use anybody and everything to distract us. Remember friends, Satan has a job to do: He needs to put as much distance between us and the Good Lord as he can. He aims to sift us like wheat, as he tries to set us up like sheep for the slaughter.  His job is to steal, kill and destroy! You Got your Armor on? Good. Keep it on.

We will see our purpose. Are you a counselor in training? Are you a teacher? Are you a caregiver for our sick and elderly? Are you a real estate agent making family dreams of home ownership come true? It’s nothing like doing what you were meant to do. For me, writing and blogging, encourages a message of hope and healing, I am always encouraging my own soul through what God has given me to share with others. It’s the best part of waking up with Jesus in my cup.

We will see, where we are going from the passenger seat, as we give Jesus the wheel! When it comes to handheld maps and computer navigation systems, He the way, truth, and life and don’t know body know the roads better than He does. One thing I am sure of, if we are gonna get anywhere, it will have to be with God in front.

 Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

We Are Family

We Are Family

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Together with kindness and in understanding, let’s take this time to self reflect. I am here to inspire, encourage, and remind you that God has given us the most important weapon we have to fight the enemy, His Word.

Now let’s dress our soul like we dress our bodies, EVERYDAY!

We Are Family

“For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named.” Ephesians 3:14-15 ESV

My cousins Alesha, Ronnie, my sister Patricia, and I were all born on the 22nd of our birth months. We are the first four grandchildren of the late, Leroy and Jannie Green Sr. Along with my other cousins, Mark, Marcus, Chris, and Roderick, we were ready to get this summer started.

When I close my eyes, I can see myself as a kid, standing there on the bricked flowerpot in front of my grandparent’s house enjoying the day with my cousins. I can hear the ice cream truck music as its soon to be heading our way. I can see my cousins riding their bikes down the hill of Harp Street, missing ditches, and cars, thank goodness. From helping our grandparents with honeydews around the house, to shelling big brown bags of field peas, learning how to properly clean fresh greens with Morton’s salt, helping grandma hang clothes on the  line in the backyard with some of those wooden clothing pins that hung from her apron. The line is long gone, but the polls still remain. That backyard seemed so much bigger when I was a kid, as we played red rover, red rover. It never seemed to be too hot for us. It was a simpler time then. No worries. All we had to do was just be kids.

At the end of the day, there were those perfect nights, with a gentle cool breeze that blew through the entire house. You could smell frying coming out the kitchen as us kids washed our hand to get ready for the family feast. My aunts and uncles are all back from their busy days. Finally, we are all here together, ready to break bread as we thank God for the food. I proudly look around at everyone in this camp, thinking to myself: These are my people, we are family.

The Word of God has plenty to share with us about family. God’s Word is full of wisdom and guidance for every stage of family life. The Word also teaches us that our families are a blessing from God. Within the confines of the family, we find love, encouragement, support, and strength.

Keeping it real, there is no perfect family, because we are not perfect people. However, even in our imperfections love remains the key to the family. When we come together it gives us all the opportunity to build up each other in what we can do together. It is an attitude of positivity and optimism that we must bring to the family table.

No matter the challenges, we are each other’s keeper. I believe in you, and I am going to keep right on lifting you up on your journey. Why? Because that is what families are supposed to do. Our families are there to cheer us on as they use their words to speak good things to us, and their loving hands to pull us up when we fall. Nothing is impossible for a family that lives by, “a family that prays together, stays together.”

Here are a few thoughts to take with you family:

  • The same blood that flows through your vein’s, flows through mine.
  • We encourage, not discourage each other.
  • We celebrate our uniqueness and gifts.
  • We are proud of each other’s accomplishments.
  • My family is an adventure I am always willing to take.
  • We love each other with our actions.

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

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Together with kindness and in understanding, let’s take this time to self reflect. I am here to inspire, encourage, and remind you that God has given us the most important weapon we have to fight the enemy, His Word.

Now let’s dress our soul like we dress our bodies, EVERYDAY!

A Bridge Over Troubled Waters

“And when He had entered into a boat, His disciples followed Him. And behold, there arose a great tempest on the sea, insomuch that the boat was covered with the waves; but He was asleep. And His disciples came to. Him and wake Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We perish!” And He said unto them, “Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith?” Then he arose and rebuked the wind and the sea, and there was a great calm. Matthew 8:23-26 NKJV

Leading up to Jesus and is disciples leaving from Capernaum, a great many things happened. In Matthew Chapter eight, we see Jesus in supernatural mode with the miracles of healing. He starts things off by healing a man with Leprosy. The man came and knelt before Jesus, which is a clear indication that he had heard about what he can do. He said to Jesus, “Lord if you are willing, you can make me clean.” Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man saying, “I am willing, be clean.”

Next, we have the faith of the Centurion. His servant was at home paralyzed and suffering terribly. Wasn’t this thoughtful of him? To think of the servant, who perhaps may have been more of a friend to him, than his own kinfolks. Jesus did ask him if he needed him to come to his home, but thoughtfully he knew his house wasn’t in any shape for the King of Kings. Knowing we are only filthy rags before his majesty and glory. He said to Jesus, “just say the word.”  Here we see a clear view of faith in action as the Centurion recognized the power of God’s Word. Jesus said to him, “Go, let it be done just as you believed it would.”

A busy Jesus continued healing many. Coming to the rescue, He cured those who had fever, possession, infirmities, and disease. It was finally to leave the area. And after a long day it was time to get some rest. Can you see him friends, as he finds himself a quiet corner on the deck of the boat. With his own soft animal skin blanket, he neatly folds it up to make a pillow for his head. He lay’s back listening to his disciples talk about all of the amazing things they witnessed Jesus do, how many people were helped, and that the word will travel far and wide about our Jesus. Still in my own thoughts, I see him casting his eyes upward to the heavenly skies, tuning out their conversation. As the boat rocked, a sleepy Jesus yawns, until He drifted off to sleep. What a peaceful sight.

As Jesus was getting some much-needed ZZ’s, there came a sudden furious storm on the water, so the waves swept over the boat. All in an uproar and afraid the disciples woke up a sleeping Jesus saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown! Now here they are on board with the Son of the Living God, and they are worried about a storm. It was apparent they already forgot all of the healing and miracles he performed just today! Can you see them all in a panic, talking and shaking Jesus awake all at once? Jesus woke up to commotion on the ocean and I am not talking about the storm.

Naturally Jesus’ first step was to get everyone to calm down, for they were gripped with fear. Jesus then said, “you of little faith, why are you so afraid?” Then he got up and rebuked the winds and waves, and it was completely calm. Can you imagine in those moments what the disciples must have felt, as they realized what message they sent to Jesus by their actions. Can you hear them friends talking as Jesus tries to go back to sleep. I can hear them saying, “ya’ll we gotta do better. Here we are on board with the Captain of the sea, we know there is nothing ordinary about Him, he is God among us, He has all power and he wasn’t going to let anything happen to us on this journey. And how do we repay him?” When they arrived on the other side of the region, Jesus restored two demon possessed men.

I am reminded that Jesus is my bridge over troubled waters. And when the waters seek to take me under, he comes to my rescue pulling me from depths unknown. In this life there are many kinds of storms. The winds are strong, the rains can be quiet heavy, and the disruption can leave plenty of debris in our path. But there is something about knowing that Jesus is my bridge over troubled waters, and even when I fail friends, I know that because of He lives I can face today, tomorrow, and the next day!! He has the power to bring us through the storms. Hang your anchor into His Word.  Amen!

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

Sermon on the Plain

Sermon on the Plain

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Together with kindness and in understanding, let’s take this time to self reflect. I am here to inspire, encourage, and remind you that God has given us the most important weapon we have to fight the enemy, His Word.

Now let’s dress our soul like we dress our bodies, EVERYDAY!

Sermon on the Plain

“And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases.” Luke 6:17 KJV

Jesus’ sermon is sometimes called the Sermon on the Plain (or the Sermon on the Plateau) is delivered after coming down from a mountain and standing on a level place. Jesus begins with some beatitudes. In the Sermon Jesus gives us some command: love our enemies, do good to those who hate us, bless those that curse us, pray for those who use, turn the other cheek when one strikes us, give generously to everyone who ask of us, and finally the Golden rule: “Do to others as you would have them do unto you.

Let’s break these commands down: Love your enemies-How hard has it been for you to love those you know hate you? Bless those who curse us-Have you been called everything but a child of God?  Every curse doesn’t have to be a cuss word to hurt a person. Pray for those who abuse us- Did you know that physical abuse is not the only form of abuse. There are five other abuses: sexual, verbal/emotional, mental/psychological, financial/economic, and cultural/identity.

Jesus closes the Sermon on the plain by reminding us to take action and follow through on our commitment. Even as hard as it sometimes an be, it all points back to the Golden rule of taking God’s way up by doing to others as you would have them do unto you.

Remember friends, we are each other’s keeper and the only time we should be looking down on someone is when we are helping them up.

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