Let me just say, depression is real. It is of and from Satan. So it and Satan can go back to the put of hell where they came from. Because I am a Child of The King. No more will I be bound by depression or anything else for that matter that the enemy tries to throw at me.
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Depression: It Had To Go
The Clint Brown song, "If Not For Grace" is really summing up my night tonight. The song was not sang this evening, but the lyrics are flowing throughout my head and spirit. Had God not intervened and moved on my behalf tonight I would hate to know where my life would be headed. I'm so thankful that I do not have to find out. My chains were broken. Heart was mended. Filled up with the Holy Spirit. I am overflowing with joy. I'm so glad that I went inspire of my 3 day old headache. Came home with no headache. I know that I am healed. I will not give up. I will press on.
Let me just say, depression is real. It is of and from Satan. So it and Satan can go back to the put of hell where they came from. Because I am a Child of The King. No more will I be bound by depression or anything else for that matter that the enemy tries to throw at me.
Tonight I experienced and encountered the love of God. Experience His love for You. Seek Him out. Pursue His presence.
Let me just say, depression is real. It is of and from Satan. So it and Satan can go back to the put of hell where they came from. Because I am a Child of The King. No more will I be bound by depression or anything else for that matter that the enemy tries to throw at me.
Saturday, June 28, 2014
My Life Moment
I'm not myself lately. Even I can admit that. I'm going through life's trials, if that's what you want to call them. Yes, I go through a routine of getting up Monday through Friday and going to work. On Sunday I get up and go to church. But really, lets be honest, my life is boring. Go ahead and tell me that its my fault. I'll understand. I think I know why people don't want anything to do with me. I'm wasted breath and space. I'm not interesting. Maybe I'm too strange or too obnoxious. Maybe I'm not caught up with the lastest trends enough. Who knows what the real reason is.
Maybe that's why I'm finding satisfaction in other "worldly" things. I've done things that I never thought I would do. Never thought I'd be a drinker. Never thought I'd have an addiction to food, among other small things. I'm to the point where I don't care what happens to my body. It's not like I'm pleasant to look at. Who would want to spend time with me? Let's list the reasons why not:
1. I'm not skinny
2. Some extra body to my frame
3. Red hair
4. Not tan
5. Actually likes to cover up and not reveal self to people
6. Maybe I talk funny
7. Almost 30 and still a virgin (maybe I should reconsider this one)
8. Not really a big drinker
9. Maybe its my green/hazel eyes
Oh well, this is my life. Work and stay in bed. Most days I don't want to get out of bed. It would be nice to have somewhere to call home, but lately I don't even feel welcome there. All I want to do is change things up a bit. Is it too much to ask?
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Simple Acts of Kindness and Truths
This is something that I am wanting to share.
Recently while sitting at one of our cities local restaurants, two very profound, but simple things took place. Both represented faith and appreciation towards our country, and to Our Father in heaven. As I was sitting in my seat, observing the people and my surroundings (minding my own business), a family came in and sat right behind me. It was a mother, her daughter and son. Their food came and it was time to eat. The mother asked her son not to eat yet because they have not prayed over their food. So when they had got situated and were ready to begin eating, the mom asked her son to pray over the food. I could only hear small bits and pieces of his prayer because he wasn't very loud, but God heard him. So it did not matter if I had heard him or not.
I absolutely love seeing families, or even individuals for that matter, still pray over their food in public. Sure it's easier to do at home when no one else is around, but with the right attitude in heart and spirit, the action of praying in public speaks volumes. My family, when we go out to eat, we join hands and pray. We don't care who sees or hears. Its apart of our faith and obedience to God. Its what He would have us do.
The same scene and same morning, another wonderful thing happens. A family traveling comes in for breakfast. Just a few seconds later, a military (Army I believe) gentleman walks in. This traveling family orders their food and just as the cashier is about to read them their order back and tell them the total, the man turns to the military gentleman behind him and says to order whatever he would like to have; that he is buying his breakfast. He tells the cashier to add his order to their family's order. Their was a shaking of hands out of respect and appreciation. I sat in my seat absolutely amazed and thanking God that their are still people who have this attitude towards our military men and women.
The two scenarios may sound very different, but I think they share similarities. To put it in one word, "FREEDOM".
Freedom is never free. It has always come with a high cost. I say "high" because the cost that was paid and is being paid even in these current times, is that laying down of one's life. Men and Women who have their whole lives ahead of them, decide at a young age to defend and serve their country. They know going into whatever branch, their life could be what saves another life. Branch doesn't matter, north or south doesn't matter, people for generations, young and old, have laid down their lives for this country. All for one word, freedom.
In saying this, I'm reminded of the ultimate sacrifice. As Christians, we believe that God sent His ONLY SON, Jesus Christ to die for us. Our freedom, even spiritually came with a high cost. Blood of one innocent man was shed so that we could live. I just find this so profound and relative to what I experienced and observed this particular morning.
Recently while sitting at one of our cities local restaurants, two very profound, but simple things took place. Both represented faith and appreciation towards our country, and to Our Father in heaven. As I was sitting in my seat, observing the people and my surroundings (minding my own business), a family came in and sat right behind me. It was a mother, her daughter and son. Their food came and it was time to eat. The mother asked her son not to eat yet because they have not prayed over their food. So when they had got situated and were ready to begin eating, the mom asked her son to pray over the food. I could only hear small bits and pieces of his prayer because he wasn't very loud, but God heard him. So it did not matter if I had heard him or not.
I absolutely love seeing families, or even individuals for that matter, still pray over their food in public. Sure it's easier to do at home when no one else is around, but with the right attitude in heart and spirit, the action of praying in public speaks volumes. My family, when we go out to eat, we join hands and pray. We don't care who sees or hears. Its apart of our faith and obedience to God. Its what He would have us do.
The same scene and same morning, another wonderful thing happens. A family traveling comes in for breakfast. Just a few seconds later, a military (Army I believe) gentleman walks in. This traveling family orders their food and just as the cashier is about to read them their order back and tell them the total, the man turns to the military gentleman behind him and says to order whatever he would like to have; that he is buying his breakfast. He tells the cashier to add his order to their family's order. Their was a shaking of hands out of respect and appreciation. I sat in my seat absolutely amazed and thanking God that their are still people who have this attitude towards our military men and women.
The two scenarios may sound very different, but I think they share similarities. To put it in one word, "FREEDOM".
Freedom is never free. It has always come with a high cost. I say "high" because the cost that was paid and is being paid even in these current times, is that laying down of one's life. Men and Women who have their whole lives ahead of them, decide at a young age to defend and serve their country. They know going into whatever branch, their life could be what saves another life. Branch doesn't matter, north or south doesn't matter, people for generations, young and old, have laid down their lives for this country. All for one word, freedom.
In saying this, I'm reminded of the ultimate sacrifice. As Christians, we believe that God sent His ONLY SON, Jesus Christ to die for us. Our freedom, even spiritually came with a high cost. Blood of one innocent man was shed so that we could live. I just find this so profound and relative to what I experienced and observed this particular morning.
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Reason 13- He Redeems All Things
Lord God, I praise You because you are my Redeemer. Even with everything I've gone through physically, emotionally, spiritually, etc You have and will continue to redeem me. I know You do this because of how much You love me. Thank You God, my Love, for redeeming me.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Reason 12- He Has A Purpose for Me
I thank You Lord that You already took the time to map out where You want me to go and who You would want me to be. Your purpose for me is great and good. You created me just the way I am so that I can fulfill this specific purpose. You knew me before I was born. You knew what I am capable of. You know everything about me. I'm thankful that You haven't said to me Your full plan for my life; I might try and run if You did that. Thank You for being patient with me as I figure this thing out. You are always here to help. Lord I praise You because You have a purpose for me.
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Reason 11- He Is With Me
Daddy God, O how I love Your presence. You are always with me. Everywhere I go, there You will be. I love that You meet with me where ever and when ever I call on Your name. One of my common places is in my car. So many times I have felt Your presence just while driving down the road. You are with me. I thank You for being with me in scary times. I thank You for being with me in my saddest times. I thank You for being with me in my greatest times. I praise You because You are with me. Thank You Jesus!
Reason 10- He Is All Powerful
Thank You, Lord. I praise You for being all powerful to me and through my life. You know that this might be one of my favorite characteristics about You. Although You are many, many things, being all powerful. You can do whatever it is that You want. Whatever pleases You. That's pretty awesome. I thank You have power over everything and anything. Lord, You are so good and powerful. Satan was an idiot when he thought he could go higher than You. Thank You Lord for putting the enemy where he belongs. He has no power over Your children. I praise You because You are all powerful.
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