Elevator Diaries (The Case of the Repeated Encounter)

Elevator Diaries

She ambled swiftly down the hallway, a spray bottle in tow. She hit the button beside the elevator. She waited patiently humming a tune from her heart. She yawned in an effort to wake up although a smile was on her face and in her heart. Before the door opened, a lady walked up and joined her in the hallway. When the doors opened she hit the second floor.

"I'm going to the fourth floor," the anonymous lady said.

She quietly hit the fourth floor.

"It's getting warm already," the anonymous lady said.

"Yes, it's pretty humid out," she said, although the fall season was in full bloom.

When the elevator stopped at the second floor I said, "Have a good day."

"Thanks, you too."

The following day, she headed toward the elevator on her morning routine, a melodious tune on her lips.

Surprisingly, she saw the same lady entering the the elevator.

She smiled politely, "How are you today?"

"I'm doing well, I tried to wear an Island look, but I don't know if it was successful or not."

She smiled widely, nodding her head. The appropriate response eluding her as the elevator stopped at the second floor.

"Have a good day," she said.

"You too."

Hmm, she was beginning to wonder if God's providence was at work. Only time would tell. (To be continued...)



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In the Stillness

In the Stillness

~Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy ... milk without money and without price.~ Isaiah 55:1

In the hustle and bustle of today's world sometimes it's hard to be still. From going to school, work, home, church, church social related activities, and everything in between we feel like we are spinning in a neverending world of busyness. But in the stillness, God longs to speak to us through His word. He wants us to take a moment, breathe, and listen.  ~Pause~ What is God trying to say. So here are three ways to pause and hear from God not only during your quiet time, but all throughout the day.

1. Read, Read, Read

In the morning, when you wake up make it a priority to read God's word first. Don't litter your mind with your upcoming schedule for the day or make that important phone call that just can't wait another second. Isn't it important to hear from heaven first? And as you read God's word allow the Holy Spirit to illuminate the verses so that you can understand what you are reading. Oftentimes a scripture will jump out at me and I will take extra time to study that particular scripture which is helpful for me during the day. The Lord will give us our Daily bread if we reach out to Him by digesting His word on a daily basis.

2. Pray, Pray, Pray

In the morning, it can be as simple as telling God thank you. Praising Him for a new day. Then proceeding to pray the Lord's prayer.  Many times we put a huge emphasis on the words we say, but all God wants to do is to commune with us. Don't just say the words from memory in almost a robotic fashion, but think about them. Ponder what you are praying and be thankful to the God of the universe for allowing us to have a relationship with Him. Also ask God to fill you with the Spirit and enable you to live a holy life. Ask for wisdom and grace for the day. Rely on God to live through you and then you will be able to be the hands and feet of Jesus as you rely on Him to live through you each and every day.

3. Meditate
I make it a practice to learn a phrase of scripture each day. So whether I am repeating that scripture in my mind at work or meditating on another scripture that I learned the previous week, I love to meditate on God's word. That way in the midst of life you can pause and meditate even if you're in the midst of chores, or running errands or what have you.

So don't be afraid to jump in and drink of the Living water everyday and find refreshment in Him.


~For I satisfy the weary ones and refresh everyone who languishes.~ Jeremiah 31:25







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Universal Beauty Standards

All over the world beauty is perceived differently in Burma it's stacking brass coils around a woman's neck for the illusion of length, in Brazil a nice figure,parts of New Zealand chin tattoos, Thailand lighter skin the list goes on, among them  the most common misconception that it's a woman's shape or that  exposing more skin  =confidence & beauty.

In 2009 an article was released that stated
"Women should wear clothes that bare 40 per cent of their flesh to maximize their chances of attracting men, new scientific research indicates." 
Below was a picture of a celebrity couple the lady bearing quite a lot of cleavage. It goes on to say  the study was conducted at a club of all places and states"Women who revealed around 40 per cent of their skin attracted twice as many men as those who covered up." It goes on to say “Show some leg, show some arm, but not any more than that.” Ironically  the couple pictured on  the article later split because of the man's infidelity! So what is that again about showing more skin helps you keep a man, yes showing more skin can attract more men,but in most cases it will not help you keep a man. Men shouldly solely define our beauty nor our wardrobe our faith should.

One of the comments on this article by a guy was this "I don't think women should have to bare that much of their bodies to attract men. It should be their personality that attracts not the skin."

I say thumbs up to that!!!!!

In another article on universal beauty standards it states

"Beauty preferences span borders, cultures, and generations, meaning yes, there really are universal standards of beauty. And while Western women do struggle to be slim, the truth is, women in all cultures eat (or don't) to appeal to "the male gaze." The body size that's idealized in a particular culture appears to correspond to the availability of food. In cultures like ours, where you can't go five miles without passing a 7-Eleven and food is sold by the pallet-load at warehouse grocery stores, thin women are in. In cultures where food is scarce (like in Sahara-adjacent hoods), blubber is beautiful, and women appeal to men by stuffing themselves until they're slim like Jabba the Hut."


 The truth is none of these even come close to what true beauty and confidence is. The truth is most bombshells marry and divorce several times throughout their life. How many men have married beautiful women and were still unfaithful? That's because the worlds got it all wrong. Beauty is according to God standard and meant to be used for good. Esther for example beauty helped her become queen and be wise in saving the destruction of all her people.  True beauty starts inside and blossoms without and is modest & discreet.

"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes.  Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight."(1 Peter 3:3-4)

GoFundMe

Hello all,

The past few months I have been waiting on the Lord concerning missions. When a while back, I felt the Lord impressing on my heart to move forward in missions in the coming year of 2018. I am writing this post because I am excited to share my plans and if you prayerfully consider supporting me financially I will provide a link where you can go to give towards this endeavor. I know that the Lord is leading me to go back to Africa and this is truly a first step of faith towards seeing this vision come to pass. I nervously type this message, a peace in my heart and firmness in my resolve to see God's kingdom come to earth. Will you help me bring God's kingdom to earth as we spread the gospel of Jesus to the world? If so, you can click on the link below to learn more:


https://www.gofundme.com/backtoafrica235

The Age of Tolerance

Tolerance in America goes a little something like this we are tolerant of your views as long as they agree and align with ours. If they do not then we have a major issue! Also don't just agree help us change the law if you dare disagree with this you're a hater!

Billy Graham Puts it this way:

"One of the pet words of this age is tolerance. It is a good word, but we have tried to stretch it over too great an area. We have applied it, too often, where it does not belong. The word tolerant means liberal and broad-minded. In one sense, it implies the compromise of one’s convictions, a yielding of ground upon important issues.such as: divorce, the use of alcohol, delinquency, wickedness in high places, immorality, crime and godlessness. We have been sapped of conviction, drained of our beliefs, and we are bereft of our faith."

We live in an age where if you don't infringe on your beliefs to suit others you're a hater. Let me ask you something are you a puppet or an individual? Why do you make the choices that you make or dress and eat the way that you do.? Are those truly your decisions or have you been programmed by advertisements people,and the media that that is what you should do? 
If you're a Christian are you living and acting like one? To become comfortable in sin and agree with the world system is to essentially lose your faith.(Revelation 3:14-22)

Adrian Rogers said"It is better to be divided by truth than to be united in error. It is better to speak the truth that hurts, and then heals, than falsehood that comforts, then kills. It is not love, and it is not friendship, if we fail do declare the whole counsel of God. It is better to be hated for telling the truth than to be loved for telling a lie. It's better to stand alone with the truth than to be wrong with a multitude."

Many times standing up for what you believe or changing your way of life will not earn you an award or congrats, but persecution. America doesn't offer the type of persecution where you die or suffer horrible torture, but the subtle and exclusive kind,the look that says more than a million words.The kind where you wake up and you're excluded,you've mysteriously lost your job or have tons of negative comments on your social media or a lack thereof, the kind where your face is plastered on  newspapers with the words BIGOT or HATER or HOMOPHOBE in bold letters for simply stating a bible verse or moral statement.

However if you stand on the truth like a rock unmovable and steadfast this will be your end result.
You will ultimately succeed with truth rather  temporarily succeed with a lie."
As long as we have freedom of speech and religion, as long as the bible is true, as long as Jesus Blood on the cross is real :I declare that no Christian should stand down on what they believe, nor live a lukewarm life,but be unashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ and shine like a beacon in this world with love and truth, not just with your mouth, but with your heart and your lifestyle,because people watch more than they hear.

BE BOLD

 1 Corinthians 16:13 Remain alert. Keep standing firm in your faith. Keep on being courageous and strong!


By Yours Truly:

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Billy Graham:

https://billygraham.org/story/the-sin-of-tolerance/

After All These YEars 29

After All These YEars 29

If not for your mercy for your grace
I don't think I could save face
If not for God I could not move forward into another year
If not for God I could not overcome my fear
For all these years you God have stretched out mercy and grace
For all these years you loved me when I couldn't love myself
Within me every morning you gave me breath
So I give honor where honor is due
After all these years Oh God I offer my thanks and gratitude to you

Birthday Blessings!!!!

As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness; I shall be satisfied when I awake, with thy likeness."

This verse is very precious to me. It reflects how the psalmist found satisfaction in Him when he woke up. Personally, it shows my complete and utter satisfaction in Him. It shows that I am being molded into the image of His dear Son even as I awake each day. On my 34th birthday, I am completely and utterly grateful for God's tender mercies. I am grateful for his guidance and the fruit of the Spirit that He allows to grow and develop in my life. And I am thankful that each morning I can wake up with the realization that I am satisfied in Christ.


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