You’re wondering why you can’t sleep at night, why you can’t get any comfort, why you can’t feel any love or why you can’t seem to find rest; well it might be because you’re in the wrong arms. Yea, I know his or her arms may make you feel good for a moment but baby, I’ve come to know this Man whose arms can rock me to sleep, make me feel loved and give me comfort on my worse day and He isn’t even in the same room. His arms pull me up when I’ve sunken to my lowest point. His arms catch me when I’m slipping down that mountainside I’ve been trying to climb. His arms reach over and grab me when I’ve stepped off the cliff of life. Oh, His arms wrap me up and protect me when man is doing me wrong. His arms provide protection when my storm is raging, sunscreen when the sun gets too hot and healing for the scars on my knees when folk knock me down. Oh, His arms … His arms … His arms make me feel safe. When all hell is breaking loose, there’s safety in His arms. When the death angel shows up, there’s comfort in His arms. When your heart is broken, there’s love in His arms. When man attacks you, there’s safety in His arms. A song says, “Because the Lord is my shepherd, I have everything I need. He lets me rest in the meadows grass and He leads me besides the quiet stream. He restores my failing health and helps me to do what honors Him the most; that’s why I’m safe, that’s why I’m safe, that’s why I’m safe … Safe in His arms. When the storm of life is raging and the billows roll; so glad He shall hide me safe in His arms” Grandma says there aren’t any better arms to be in. Momma says when you’ve tried everybody else try God. Pastor says can’t nobody do me like the Lord. The bible says in Deuteronomy 33:27, “The eternal God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you. He drives out the enemy before you; he cries out, ‘Destroy them!” Yes, I’ve found everything I need in His arms because there is where I am safe! When everything else has failed you, try Him. You may still have momma but she can’t do you like God can. You may still have daddy but even he can’t love you like God can! Grandma can pray but she can’t fix it like God can. Pastor can even preach but he can’t save you like God can. Oh, when you’re tired of searching, God’s arms are outstretched for you because Psalm 91:1 says, “Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty,” and Psalm 119:114 says, “You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in your word.” Safe in His arms!
Daily Devotional – 4/7/14 “Stop claiming what you can’t handle!”
Yea, stopping claiming a position if you’re not fully capable of meeting the requirements of filling it. You claim to be a teacher (of any kind) yet you don’t carry yourself as one and then you wonder why no one is learning when the bible says in Titus 2:7, “And you yourself must be an example to them by doing good works of every kind. Let everything you do reflect the integrity and seriousness of your teaching.” You claim to be a teacher of God’s word yet you act worse in the streets than nonbelievers when James 3:1 says, “Dear brothers and sisters, not many of you should become teachers in the church, for we who teach will be judged more strictly.” You’ve claimed God’s calling but you’ll stand in the pulpit preaching from your flesh because you’ve yet to seek God when 2 Timothy 2:15 says, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” You claim to be a leader in the church yet you’re so full of hell no one would dare follow you. You claim to be someone’s husband but you don’t want the responsibilities of the title when you’re supposed to be the head of your house. You claim to be someone’s wife but you only do the things a wife is supposed to do when it’s convenient for you. You claim to be grown yet you act like a child whenever time permits. You claim to be a Christian yet you steal, lie, cheat and hurt folk every chance you get. You claim to be delivered yet you still dabble in those things that had you addicted. You claim to have a testimony yet no one has heard it. You claim to be healed yet no one ever saw you sick. You claim to have been made new yet all we still see is the old you. All I’m trying to say is stop claiming what you’re not and stop claiming that which you know you’re not capable of handling. When you claim it, you’ve asked for it which now makes it yours which further means you are now responsible for everything that comes with it. Don’t claim it if you can’t handle it!
Daily Devotional – 4/4/14 “A purpose for your position!”
Yea, it may be hard out here for a person in my position but what other position is there left to play but mine? See, I’ve come to realize that when I try to play someone else position, I mess up. When I veer over into someone else lane, I may just cause an accident. When I’m in someone else business, I can’t tend to mine so I’d better stay in the position I’m in. Ok, so someone makes their position looks better but what happens when the folks who are glorifying them are gone, the lights are on and the shade has been pulled back, now what do you see? People have a tendency, now days, to make even dirt look like grass so how do you know who they truly are? This is why you need to find your position and play it. Of course it’s hard, it usually is when you’re working for something you want but push through it. Why? Well because like I said on yesterday, there is a purpose for the position you’re in. That sickness isn’t really about you but God needed someone around you to know that He is a healer. That foreclosure you’re going through isn’t about you but God needed someone, maybe in your family, to see that He is a provider. That addiction you had to overcome wasn’t about you but it’s about that person who thinks they can’t overcome theirs. Your marriage that you fought so hard to make work wasn’t about you but it’s about the younger generation that’s coming up behind you in order for them to see that what God ordains, He maintains. That battle you walked away from wasn’t about you but it was about the naysayers that God has to shush to let them see His work when you still came out victorious. So you see there is a purpose for the position you’ve been placed in. Now if you would only learn your position and play it! Stop worrying about the mistakes you’ve made because you will make a few more; learn from them so that you don’t repeat them. Stop worrying about whose watching; give them a show because even Jesus had haters. Stop doing things to get the glory from folk because when judgment comes they can’t speak on your behalf anyway. Yes, God yes, it’s hard out here for people in most positions but know that there is a purpose in whatever position you’ve found yourself in. Learn the position and play your role! Your position, your purpose!
Blog Tour … “Lustful Sins” by Sonovia Alexander
When Keya man is locked down from proving his love for her and doing the unthinkable, she turns to the streets and fall for a man she thinks is her prince charming. Giving her the attention that she needs and showering her with the best, Keya falls head over heels for her guy. The flip side to the one she thinks she loves turns her world upside down when she finds out who he really is. It is not safe for her or anyone else she holds dear to her.
1.)Who are some of your inspiration in the literary world
Sister Souljah and Eric Jerome Dickey.
2.)What age did you begin writing?
I started writing at the early age of 7.
3.)Where do you enjoy writing the most, and what do you have to have while you are writing?
I like writing in my living room at my computer enjoying a nice cup of coffee and listening to soft music.
4.) How would you describe your writing style?
I try to be detailed oriented. I have a unique style and create a vision for the readers where they could actually find something in themselves to relate to what the character is trying to say.
5.) Which of all of your books is your favorite, and describe your favorite character from the book?
My favorite book is my silent cries series and my favorite character is Man. He was very family oriented and wanted his family to have a good life and he did everything he had to in order to protect his family even if it resulted in some unloyal family members dying.
Sonovia Alexander has become a national best selling author with 10 books out under the company true glory publications. She is not only an author but a mother of 4 children and married and still holding down a full time job in the medical field. Sonovia is 32 years old and releases 3 books a month while still trying to maintain her busy life. Sonovia has a determination to become one of the greatest writers and is looking to become more than just an author, but hopefully to write and direct her first film. Look out for this new author that will work her way into history.
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Daily Devotional – 4/3/14 “It’s hard out here for a PIMP!”
Yea, it’s hard out here for a Person In My Position and not only that but it’s hard out here for a Person In Ministry, Period! (This isn’t only for me but it’s for everybody doing your part so even though I say I or me, it’s for you too; so make it personal.) See, you look at me and see my smile but you don’t see the tears I just dried. You look at me and see my blessing but you’d never guess about all the things that have me stressing. You look at me and see God’s glory yet you never even stop to ask my story! Oh, it’s hard out here for a person in my position. Now please understand, I am not a minister, preacher, bishop, evangelist or teacher yet I am simply someone God has called on for a purpose. I won’t lie and say I’ve been called to preach because I haven’t but I’ve been called to reach all those who need a daily dose of devotion. Sure, some will say it’s a calling but I simply say it’s my purpose and with this purpose comes attacks from every side and that’s because the devil has to block God’s chosen from choosing to do good. It’s like when folks expect the Pastor to never make a mistake but always want him or her in preacher mode but can’t they relax some days? Just because someone stands in the pulpit or even accepts their calling, you can’t expect him or her to never stumble because everyone who is called, led, spiritually touched, anointed or delivered by God is subject to make some mistakes for Romans 7:17-23, says (me paraphrasing) every time I try to do good, bad appears. Every time I try to walk right, left appears looking better. Every time I say I’m going, something holds me back. Every time I try to walk through the door, it closes and then locks. I try but it’s hard. Yes, I believe but it’s even harder. I even keep my faith but that makes this the hardest. Verse 24 (The Message Bible) says, “I’ve tried everything and nothing helps. I’m at the end of my rope. Is there no one who can do anything for me? Isn’t that the real question?” Then Romans 7:25 says, “The answer, thank God, is that Jesus Christ can and does.”
Yea, it’s hard out here for a person in my position but I’m in the best position to be in because I’m in God’s army. It may be hard but there’s a reason for it because with my position there’s purpose in my pain, passion in my prayers and power in my praise! Yes, it’s hard out here for a person in my position but with my position comes hope, joy, an abundance of love, forgiveness, repentance for my sins and best of all; God who is my shield and protection, my provider, my pain reliever, my mind regulator, my heart fixer, my sleep aid, my early morning prayer partner, my mid-morning praise giver, my afternoon pick me up, my midnight rocker, my yes man, my burden easer and my load carrying partner. Yes, this position may come with a few trials, tribulations, storms, restless nights, more enemies than you care to have, some hurt to your heart, some knock down moments and tears but it’s all worth it when you’ve completed your task and your retirement comes with a payoff that no man can count and an eternal living that surpasses all the hell you’ve been through here on earth. Yea, it’s hard out here for a person in my position but it’s meant for me so I’ll play my role and play it to the best of my ability. Yea, it’s hard out here for a person in my position but no one can fill it like me!
Lakisha, the Author 