Daily Devotional – 5/6/14 “What’s my purpose?”

On yesterday, I finally finished the Teen Devotional that I started on a year ago yet I feel like I am missing something. I feel like there is something that I should be doing or something that I am not seeing. My prayer is that God reveals to me whatever it is. I just can’t explain it. Then I went back to a devotional that I wrote on 11/8/11 and here is a part of it. It says, well you’ll see …

“What could I say today that I haven’t said times before? Don’t you already know that God is standing knocking at the door? I’m just a woman, wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece and to some a friend. But what words could I say to keep your life from coming to an end? Can I share with you God’s word that promises relief; will that keep you from taking pills and never waking from your sleep? Then God said, “You are more than just a person, because I’ve chosen you, my child, for this very purpose.” So, I closed my eyes and I prayed again and again. “Lord, what will you have me to say today to help folk through their sin?” Then I heard, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28),” for each of you know, surely, this is only a test. Yes, I know somebody is yawning who couldn’t sleep last night because you were worried about trying to find a place of your own with no job, car or money and no more energy to fight. Somebody paced the floor all night long because their love one is sick but they are not ready to let go but to God’s word they stick. Somebody is drinking tears for water and God’s direction they seek, but Isaiah 40:29 says “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.” See, God hears your pleas and He’ll come to see about you if you give it over to him. Stop praying the same prayer over and over because he has heard all of them. He hasn’t answered yet because He is waiting on you to let it go. It’s almost like planting a seed and then watching it grow. Just because you watch, it won’t make it grow fast, but worrying about a problem, you can’t fix, only makes it last. It’s like releasing a balloon and waiting to see it fly, but you can’t see it yet because it hasn’t reached the sky. That’s because you’ve let it go but the string is still tied to your wrist. Cut the string and let it fly, release your problems from your fist.”

See, I had already titled the devotional for today, “What is my purpose,” before I even went back to this devotional and God is still saying, let whatever it is go. Finances, needing a new place to stay, health issues, job; whatever you’re toiling with … let it go! You already know your purpose, you’re just too afraid to step out and get it. You’re already in your purpose, you’re just too afraid to move. You’re already seeing your purpose, you’re just too afraid to grab it. God has everything worked out but now it’s on you to move. What is your purpose? It’s whatever has your heart. I may be talking to myself but this just might be for you too…

Daily Devotional – 5/2/14 “Another year, another blessing!”

I didn’t sleep well again last night and I just don’t know what it is. Maybe it was God’s way of telling me Happy Birthday or maybe it’s His way of stirring in my spirit while everything is quiet. Whatever it is, I am grateful for another year, another blessing. See, when I could have been a statistic, God made me somebody. When I could have been a casualty, God called me. When I should have been a victim, God made me valuable. When I could be sick, He sanctifies me instead. When I could have given up, He governed my gift. When I wanted to throw in the towel, He justified my testimony. When I didn’t think I was worthy, He waited on me. And when I didn’t think I was blessed, He gave me another birthday! Oh, it’s another year, another blessing! And on this day I also share it with my twin sister who could have died from the pain she suffered with for 8 months yet it’s another year, another blessing. When I could be writing RIP on her Facebook page or placing flowers on her grave, it’s another year, another blessing that I get to celebrate with her. Then I get to say Happy Anniversary to my husband who I’ve been joined with for 16 years when we could have been another divorced couple; another year, another blessing!

As I shared with my sister this morning, Jeremiah 1:5 says, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” Before God formed me and my sister, He knew our destiny. Before He formed us, He already had our destiny planned. Before He formed you, He had the days AND nights of your life planned and the only reason you have yet to even begin your mountain climb is because you’re climbing the wrong mountain. Yea, you’re still walking the path man made, you’re still trying to cross a valley man created and you’re still swimming in the water your tears filled. When will you trust God to give you another year, another blessing? When will it pique your curiosity to see how God’s side looks? When will you build enough courage to step out on faith and follow God? As for me, it’s simple… I trust God and I am grateful that He chose me; a filthy rag, to use. I’m humble and blessed to have been chosen and if He allows me another year, another blessing; my words won’t change! Oh, it’s another day’s journey and ….

Daily Devotional – 5/1/14 “Life!”


On last night, I was woken up twice and when this happens, I know that it’s God dropping something into my spirit and each time I prayed yet He said nothing making me realize that He was simply dropping by to let me know He’s here. See, I’ve realized that even if I never mumble a word, God still listens to my heart and just maybe my heart has been crying out on my behalf to feel God and He showed up. Listen, I don’t know why God placed this calling over my life but I am grateful. I don’t know why you all take a moment, each day, to read the words I put together but I am grateful. I don’t even know what tomorrow holds but I’ll thank God for whatever it is in advance (tomorrow being my birthday). I’ve come to know that even when we are scrapping to make it to the next payday, God has already provided a way. When we dwell on the sickness that’s in our body, God has already worked out a healing plan. When our path is dark, all we have to do is keep walking because God designed the path. Yea, God is the brain of this body and all we have to do is trust Him and then follow His lead. I know that I shared a prayer on yesterday but on this national day of prayer, I just thought I’d pray for life today.

Our Father in Heaven, holy is thy name, giver and taker of life, alpha and omega of all things, my provider and my comforter; I petition your throne praying for life. God, I am not praying for just my life but for the life of your people. Lord, we’re in a dying world and we need your help. Our children aren’t making it to see adulthood and adults are making it to the promised time that you’ve given. Life is being snatched away and we need you. Folks aren’t living anymore because they’ve become afraid of the world. Folks aren’t living anymore because the storm of life has them hiding inside. Folks aren’t living anymore because they’ve deemed living hard; oh God we need you and on today I pray, to you, God because you’re the only one who can help us. Send your Holy Spirit to abide in your people so that they live like you would have them to live. Touch all those who stand up in your name so that they reach your people to teach them more. Go through our worship places and clean out the mess so that we can hear your message. Go through the hearts of your people and remove anything that is hindering them from living. Lord, revive us, renew us and restore back unto us life. Restore back unto us the life you’ve meant for us, the life you’ve already promised. Lord, I know you will. This prayer I submit to you, Amen.

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore” Psalm 16:11

Daily Devotional – 4/30/14 “Prayer!”

Our Father in Heaven, you whose name is sweet upon my lips and Holy upon my ears, you who comforts me in my lonely hour, who wipes my tears when no one can, who allows His spirit to abide in me when I can’t find words to say, whose hands can heal me and arms can hold me without touching my flesh, who gives me new mercies every day even when I’m not worthy, who puts life back into this body I sometimes take for granted, who gives me strength to stand when I should have fallen, who gives me joy when I should be sad and depressed, who feeds me when I should be hungry, who protects me when I should be in danger, who uses me when I am just a filthy rag, who guides me even when I don’t follow direction … God; Holy is thy name! Oh God, as I petition your throne right now, I’ve got to thank you for being just who you said you would be. I’ve got to thank you for the folks who look to me for encouragement and for the gift of encouragement that you give me daily to share. God, I must thank you because without you, I am nothing.

Now, Father, I need a specific blessing for your people who are struggling in a battle that’s not even theirs to fight. Someone is still trying to change somebody who is not willing to change themselves. Someone is still tied to somebody who is unequally yoked and it’s killing their spirit. Someone is holding on to some mess from their past and it’s tormenting their present. Someone can’t see the doors that you’ve opened because they are too concerned with the ones that have closed so God, I need you to deliver them now. Someone has been bound with the chains of depression, suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem, low hope, non-existence joy, overbearing guilt or grief, should haves and would haves; God, I need you to destroy them now. Someone is looking at what they’ve been through instead of realizing they’ve been released. Someone has tied themselves to the rock of past mistakes, issues and sickness, the name they used to answer to, the person they used to be and the things they used to do; God, destroy the ropes. Then God, anoint their head and eyes in order to see, understand and accept the change you’re making in them. Strengthen their shoulders and the muscles and bones in their body to handle the weight of the world. Guide their hands and feet so they no longer do the same thing. Anoint their tongue so they no longer talk the same. Anoint their heart so they love better. God, wash them clean so even though their outer appearance doesn’t change, it’ll be evident in their work. Oh, God; do it now. Someone is calling on you to change their situation, their circumstance, to calm their storm, to dry their tears, to remove the hurt, to break down the walls they’ve put up that keeps ruining their relationships and to remove the blinders from their eyes so that they can see the evil that has surrounded them. God, do it now. I decree and declare that on today burdens will be made lighter, heartache and broken spirits will be healed, enemies will be made footstools, backbiters will be changed, finances will be made better, debts will be lowered, sicknesses will be healed, paths will be smoother, strength given to go over obstacles, climb the mountains and swim through the valleys, fake friends will find fake friends, true friends will find true friends, robbers & murderers will be caught, whoremongers will be changed, liars will be delivered, false prophets will be brought down, molesters and rapists will be found, missing children and adults will be brought home, abusive spouses will be held accountable for their actions, wayward children will act right, depression will cease, bullying will be no more, suicides will stop, soldiers will be brought home and our president will be safe and able to lead. God, I speak these things now and I believe they will come to pass because you’ve given me the power to do so. Please, God, continue to allow your gift to manifest within me, continue to guide me so that my walk gets better every day, continue to use me God so that my gift open doors to the many that needs to hear and read your word. I submit this pray to you as if it’s already being answered, in your name, God. Amen.

Daily Devotional – 4/29/14 “Get tired!”

Being abused, get tired, you’ll find the strength to stand up and walk away. Drug addict, alcoholic; get tired of wearing that label and do something about it. Being walked over, get tired and stand up. No money, get tired of being without and get up and do something. Sick of what “they say” get tired and finally listen to what God says. Body in pain, get tired and finally go to the doctor. See, in my learning, I’ve found that when you get tired, you’ll do something about it. Now, I don’t mean being regularly tired but really, really tired. When you finally get tired of hand me down boyfriends, you’ll wait on your husband. When you get tired of little girl drama, you’ll wait on your wife. When you get tired of being spiritually hungry, you’ll search for God’s word until you are spiritually full. When you get tired of running from the calling that God has placed over your life, you’ll stand with your arms outstretched crying, “Lord, here am I; have your way.” When you get tired of folks counting you out, you’ll laugh when they start counting your blessings. When you get tired of fighting the world alone, you seek God while He can be found. When you get tired of being what everybody says you should be, you’ll become the person God has destined you to be. When you get tired of all the drama on your job, you’ll find another one. When you get tired of putting every dollar into that car that keeps breaking down, you’ll get another one. Yea; all it takes is you getting tired! When the people of Israel complained, God got tired and Numbers 11:1 says, “Now the people complained about their hardships in the hearing of the LORD, and when he heard them his anger was aroused. Then fire from the LORD burned among them and consumed some of the outskirts of the camp.” Yes, even God gets tired! All I’m saying is, stop settling for anything, stop accepting everything, stop answering to every name you’re called and stop diminishing the power of God who keeps His promise. Everything you desire to be, you can be but you’ve got to believe it first. Get tired of giving up and get up! Get tired of giving in and stand up. Get tired of not believing and trust God’s plan!