Will you go?

When the Israelites were finally released by Pharaoh, God could have taken them the shortest route to the Promised Land.

He didn’t though. Want to know why?

Because they would go through Philistine territory, their enemy, and God knew if they were faced with a battle that early on, they’d probably change their minds and return to Egypt. A place of bondage and hard labor.

Yes, God could have dealt with their enemy. He’s God. Yet, I believe the miracle at the Red Sea was an experience they needed to see to trust the power of God.

What if having to go the long route, to get to the promise, is for your good? What if the long way is God protecting you from the danger you don’t foresee? What if the long way builds your trust in God? What if you simply went without worrying about the details?

Will you go?

My first …

Guess what! 🤗

No, guess.

Okay, I’ll tell you. I’ve released my first audiobook!!

Last Call is now an audiobook!! 😊

I’ve been praying about this process because there are some books I want to record, yet I took a leap of faith. Last Call is the result of that leap.

Y’all it’s hard finding the right voice to convey words written, for me, because these books aren’t just books, they’re ministry. Well, y’all know.

Anyway, … here’s the link. Let me know what you think. 💚

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Last call signifies closing time is near, either place your last order or settle any open tabs. In life, it’s when you’re fed up and a decision must be made … should I stay or should I go?

For Lillian Weaver, last call means a possible end to her seven year marriage to Blair.

Blair, the owner of a popular bar, B Squared has allowed success to go to his head. Now, his pride and ego are bigger than the promises and plans he once made with his wife Lillian.

A wife who no longer recognizes the man Blair has become. He used to be loving and kind, someone she was willing to sacrifice her own dreams for, to build and grow old with. Until his demeaning language and disrespectful actions, leaves Lillie confused, hurt and tired.

Will Blair’s pride cause Lillie to walk away and him to lose it all?

Don’t miss the preparation …

Here it is, another Monday. The last one in November, 34 days before this year ends, and somebody is more lost by the minute. Maybe it’s because you’ve taken more losses than wins, this year. Maybe it’s because you’ve been sick, a lot, this year. Maybe it’s depression, a dark season that seems to have no end, or you’re simply tired of everything and everybody.

Tired of having to scrape together and still struggling, praying with no answer, church hopping and no real connection, seeking but never finding, trusting and it’s taking a toil, or being patient with no results.

On top of all this, you still have to get up because somebody is depending on you. You still have to push because your destiny is depending on you. You still have to stand, while hurt and in pain because your life depends on it.

What do you do? Keep going.

Somebody is saying, “Girl, bye. It’s easy for you to say when you don’t know the hell I’m going through.”

You’re right, but hear me out. You can’t give up. Well, you could because it’s your choice, however, I believe there’s a purpose for all God does. Especially the dark times and trouble. See, you’re expecting to see it, but what if God is using the darkness to strengthen your ears to hear it? What if the trouble is preparing you to handle it? What if God is waiting for you to consent to it before you understand it?

You simply have to believe in His power and trust in His word. Despite what it looks like. God is God and He doesn’t lie or go back on His promises. Yes, it’s rough and it’s been hard, but eventually, seasons change. Yours will too. Yet, don’t miss the preparation being so focused on the plan.

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Holiday Grief

Grief will make you curse and hate the holidays. Grief will have you contemplating staying in bed. Grief will make you feel guilty about enjoying the holidays, you love.

Grief – a deep feeling of sorrow.

Grief is heavy enough on its own without you adding anything to it.

Instead, think about your loved ones who are no longer here. How did they spend the holidays? Truly think about it. How would they have celebrated? Have you thought about it? Good. Now ask yourself, is this (crying, depressed, despondent, angry, cussing, snapping off, not eating, attitude…) how they’d want me to be?

No. So, as hard as this will be, don’t allow grief to rob you of the moments you still have. Yes, you grieve, but you can also live.

If you need ways to handle grief, tune into last week’s Bible study. We gave ways to help make the weight of grief lighter.

📸 https://fb.watch/ouBgfIGI4D/?mibextid=qC1gEa

Praying for you. 💚

“Cast your burden on the Lord [release it] and He will sustain and uphold you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken (slip, fall, fail).” Psalms‬ ‭55‬:‭22‬ ‭AMP‬‬

Are you grieving properly?

Last night, we continued our Bible Study Series, Weigh-In. The topic is grief because I’ve found that grief, when not managed properly, can become a weight.

In John 16, Jesus was preparing the disciples for His death, but they missed it. Sometimes, our loved ones can be preparing us too, but we’ll miss the preparation being focused on losing the person.

Are you grieving properly, especially during this holiday season?

Go back and watch the study as I have 6 ways to help you grieve.

Click the link to watch it on Facebook or YouTube.

Always know, I’m praying for you.

Pastor Kisha 💚