Okay I do realize that I'm like late today however, I promise it will be worth the wait.
Yesterday, I reluctantly attended church with my family at the church I attended from childhood until I left for college. I used the term "reluctant" because I realize my time is very important and waisting it is not an option. The church is of a denomination which does not acknowledge the fullness of the Holy Spirit. They believe that God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit are all in one, but not that the Holy Spirit gives revelation, direction etc. They also do not believe in the flow of the prophetic.
So, I sat as the pastor stood tall and proud at the podium, "today's sermon title is exercising the power of God within." I already knew due to lack of being open to receiving revelation inspired by the Holy Spirit the message was going to be dietary, but of course my own riverz began to flow. It's amazing how revelation knowledge is almost sitting in mid air awaiting to be accepted, and is released to whomever is willing. The pastor didn't want it but I was more than happy to receive it! LOL
The problem is not that we, the children of God lack power, the issue is in activation and finally exercising it. The power of God is similar to that of a visa or master card whereas you possess it, but in order for it to have an impact, it must be activated. The power of God is activated through the word of God. His word brings power which then opens doors for the Holy Spirit to enter and flow in additional realms. For example: you and I can walk up to President Barak Obama and tell him how we believe the country should be ran. He may listen to what we're saying, but it will amount to absolutely nothing to him because he possess' the knowledge and understanding required to properly manage the country, we don't. Until we have the word of God to bring forth power, our words and actions will be empty. Many become so overwhelmed with life's challenges and circumstances, that they don't make it to the activation or exercising stages, which is why we must house the word. The word of God should be hidden in our hearts that we might not sin against God, and also to be readily available when needed. As trials/tribulations arise, the word is there to awaken the power that is simply lying dormant to combat on your behalf.
Sitting there, my riverz began to flow not so much about activating the power of God as did the importance of being under a good bible teaching/believing ministry. So many of us have become complacent with attending ministries for the wrong reasons: popularity, socializing, programs etc., and we have neglected it's TRUE purpose in our lives. In the bible many would go into the synogogues and tent meetings to receive and to expense. People came for healing, deliverance, salvation, and to serve the community. Has the vision been tarnished or even lost completely?
If you're in a church that doesn't hold you accountable, require a spirit of honesty, integrity, lacks vision, negates the five fold ministry, has pastors with a heart for the members, it's time for a CHANGE! Truthfully, the church has been allowed to operate in this manner because people have are comfortable in sin and are disgruntle when it is exposed. If that's YOU, understand God is calling you to a place of holiness. Please don't be afraid, it's not a dirty word. Often times, when holiness or righteousness is suggested, there is a level of intimidation because many believe you're devoting your life to reading the bible 24/7. If you do not submit to God you'll live your entire life, going to church sunday after sunday and NEVER truly know God and experience His power. I had to choose Christ over my fleshly desires and He's calling you to do the same. It's not the easiest task, but it's the MOST rewarding. Make the decision today, gain membership with a ministry that will stretch, develop you and assist with manifesting your destiny! Be Blessed
Chall
Monday, June 8, 2009
Friday, June 5, 2009
My Grandiddy!
Often times my grandfather, effectionately known as "JD" aka Jim Dollar and I have huge debates over everything from the bible to the winning lottery numbers. If you have ever met my grandfather you know he has problably benefitted from the MD Lottery more than they intended. He wins at least twice a month and it's decent amounts...in the thousands, but he is as tight as a ants nostril.
The other day he and I began to debate (as usual) about saying your grace over food. My grandad is 82, so he prays loud with his hands folded in front of him regardless the setting whereas, I pray silently, without my hands folded etc. He went on to chastise me saying he knows plenty of people like me who don't thank God for food, all because he didn't hear me say it....GO FIGURE! LOL... So, after he told me the bible said to give thanks, which it does, I began to tell him that it also says to not pray in the synogogues for man's approval like pagans, adding how he wins the lotto and is stingy and what the bible says about being stingy.
My grandfather is the king of "come backs," he's so quick on his feet even at 82, which is where I get it from. He says: "The problem with you and the lottery is that you don't sew enough seeds. You sew once or twice and expect a harvest. As for me, I sew daily as much as I want in return. If you learn how to sew maybe you'll reap and won't need my reapings!" HILARIOUS!!!!! Who knew that convo was going to turn into a lesson about seed time and harvest, but of course with me, the riverz began to flow.
He was right! Grant it he didn't quite address his stinginess, but overall the msg was true. I began to think of the reasons as to why I haven't reaped in areas I "thought" seeds were sewn significantly. I sewed once or twice and walked away. I didn't cultivate the seed nor did I bother to check periodically for weeds, which could choke my seeds. I never came back to even plow the area, so basically while I await harvest, i'm practically waisting my time. Perhaps, some other sewer came along, saw that a seed was sewn on good ground and decided to add to and cultivate that which I had planted. I can't be upset because I didn't follow through! As I have watched so many that i've even assisted (sewn into) go before me, I must admit I sewed and moved on. How guilty are we all of that??
So, today let's make a declaration that we will at the least ATTEMPT to follow our seeds to harvest. Sometimes we may sew on dead land, if so, move to a fertile ground, sew again and follow it through. Being in Hollywood I saw so many "wanna be's," but are not willing to do the work to get there. The bible says faith without works is dead! If we don't work alongside of our faith, we're just doing something...We can pray until Michael Jackson stops wearing masks in public to "BECOME," but if we don't make it a PRIORITY to do the work we're praying amiss.
Aight fam, tell me your take on the ordeal!
Chall
The other day he and I began to debate (as usual) about saying your grace over food. My grandad is 82, so he prays loud with his hands folded in front of him regardless the setting whereas, I pray silently, without my hands folded etc. He went on to chastise me saying he knows plenty of people like me who don't thank God for food, all because he didn't hear me say it....GO FIGURE! LOL... So, after he told me the bible said to give thanks, which it does, I began to tell him that it also says to not pray in the synogogues for man's approval like pagans, adding how he wins the lotto and is stingy and what the bible says about being stingy.
My grandfather is the king of "come backs," he's so quick on his feet even at 82, which is where I get it from. He says: "The problem with you and the lottery is that you don't sew enough seeds. You sew once or twice and expect a harvest. As for me, I sew daily as much as I want in return. If you learn how to sew maybe you'll reap and won't need my reapings!" HILARIOUS!!!!! Who knew that convo was going to turn into a lesson about seed time and harvest, but of course with me, the riverz began to flow.
He was right! Grant it he didn't quite address his stinginess, but overall the msg was true. I began to think of the reasons as to why I haven't reaped in areas I "thought" seeds were sewn significantly. I sewed once or twice and walked away. I didn't cultivate the seed nor did I bother to check periodically for weeds, which could choke my seeds. I never came back to even plow the area, so basically while I await harvest, i'm practically waisting my time. Perhaps, some other sewer came along, saw that a seed was sewn on good ground and decided to add to and cultivate that which I had planted. I can't be upset because I didn't follow through! As I have watched so many that i've even assisted (sewn into) go before me, I must admit I sewed and moved on. How guilty are we all of that??
So, today let's make a declaration that we will at the least ATTEMPT to follow our seeds to harvest. Sometimes we may sew on dead land, if so, move to a fertile ground, sew again and follow it through. Being in Hollywood I saw so many "wanna be's," but are not willing to do the work to get there. The bible says faith without works is dead! If we don't work alongside of our faith, we're just doing something...We can pray until Michael Jackson stops wearing masks in public to "BECOME," but if we don't make it a PRIORITY to do the work we're praying amiss.
Aight fam, tell me your take on the ordeal!
Chall
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Itz Gr8ter!
Wassup fam! This morning I was up with my little one around 1am or so and there was a James Brown preacher on the radio you know, the talking loud and saying nothing type. So, while he was "preaching" my riverz began to flow about some real talk. The scripture from Samuel that says: "obedience is greater than sacrifice," was just ringing and I began to receive long awaited revelation.
I would think what on earth is meant by that scripture, so often times I went along as if I got it but on the real, I hadn't until now. Okay so the reason God breathed obedience to be greater than sacrifice, is because disobedience sacrifices ALL, let me expound. Disobedience to the will of God removes us from the presence of God because He only inhabits places exhibiting ORDER. Disobedience creates a communication breakdown between us and God which then sacrifices our ability to discern danger and removes the favor/glory cloud from hoovering over us. To be disobedient ultimately is to sacrifice your life, because disobedience brings about sin and sin is death.
Man, that whole revelation is something. It pays to be odedient to Christ's words regardless of the pain associated with them. It may feel, smell or even look wonderful, but if it's outside of the will of God not only is it temporary, its result is intended to take your life. Many get touchy about being FULLY obedient to God because it's not the most popular position to be in. Afterall, everybody else is getting it in right, so why can't we? I can't speak for anyone else, but i'd rather be considered "unpopular" and hear God clearly then to be "popular" and loose my life. It's a challenge but He gives us the strength to do it and promises NEVER to leave, forsake or burden us with more than we can bare.
It's a rather tough decision but my advice: choose life, and in choosing life, choose to follow Christ and keep His commandments to the best of your ability. If you are living in sin, ask for forgiveness and decide to trust God to help you to live right. A second from now is not promised, you don't want to leave this world uncertain where you'll spend eternity all because you chose to sacrifice over obedience! Be blessed...
Chall
I would think what on earth is meant by that scripture, so often times I went along as if I got it but on the real, I hadn't until now. Okay so the reason God breathed obedience to be greater than sacrifice, is because disobedience sacrifices ALL, let me expound. Disobedience to the will of God removes us from the presence of God because He only inhabits places exhibiting ORDER. Disobedience creates a communication breakdown between us and God which then sacrifices our ability to discern danger and removes the favor/glory cloud from hoovering over us. To be disobedient ultimately is to sacrifice your life, because disobedience brings about sin and sin is death.
Man, that whole revelation is something. It pays to be odedient to Christ's words regardless of the pain associated with them. It may feel, smell or even look wonderful, but if it's outside of the will of God not only is it temporary, its result is intended to take your life. Many get touchy about being FULLY obedient to God because it's not the most popular position to be in. Afterall, everybody else is getting it in right, so why can't we? I can't speak for anyone else, but i'd rather be considered "unpopular" and hear God clearly then to be "popular" and loose my life. It's a challenge but He gives us the strength to do it and promises NEVER to leave, forsake or burden us with more than we can bare.
It's a rather tough decision but my advice: choose life, and in choosing life, choose to follow Christ and keep His commandments to the best of your ability. If you are living in sin, ask for forgiveness and decide to trust God to help you to live right. A second from now is not promised, you don't want to leave this world uncertain where you'll spend eternity all because you chose to sacrifice over obedience! Be blessed...
Chall
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
NEVER GIVE UP OR IN!
Hello blog fam! So today what's in my spirit is the subject of FAILURE....
With the world as it is today, that word is easily accessible even on the tongues of the least expected. Many are struggling whereas they never had to in the past. So what exactly is a failure? A failure is someone whom after attempted something and it doesn't go as planned, gives up and becomes idle. What a failure is not, is a one who tries tirelessly and does not get the results expected, someone who sets out to new destinations outside of their comfort zones all to not get the results intended, someone who accomplishes that which he/she set out to regardless the struggle!
I thought we'd discuss this topic especially because most recently I had to stare that word directly in the eyes...I had relocated to Los Angeles 3 years ago post graduating from college to work for a HUGE radio station, arrived in LA all to receive none of which I was promised prior to relocating. I quickly realized that was God's way of getting me out of my box or comfort zone. Had I not been given the employment opportunity with the radio station I would not have gone. So, i'm there hitting the ground running so I thought, until I learned running in LA is to walking beside a subway....get the picture?
LA helped me to gain a WEALTH of information about the portions of the entertainment industry's that interest me. Therefore, I can birth my gifts in those fields regardless of my physical location because I now house the info to get the job done.
So, when I abruptly had to relocate back to MD, a place I vowed never to return to...that big ugly word FAILURE starred me down like a lion to prey in the forest. I had to realize failing would be me making the physical transition, but negating the spiritual one. Returning to MD and becoming "ordinary" would be failing HOWEVER, I had no plans to do that. Each day is a struggle because i've made the declaration to NEVER GIVE UP, therefore the enemy works in overdrive sometimes to prove me wrong but he's just dumb....he messed up when he made attacks on my unborn child and failed. Now that she's here....there's no stopping me!
I shared my testimony to say to YOU, you're not a failure until you give in! Make the decision today to never give up or in until that which was spoken before the foundation of the earth is fulfilled! Blessings.....DREAM BIG & NEVER, EVER GIVE UP UNTIL IT'S FULFILLED!!!
Chall
With the world as it is today, that word is easily accessible even on the tongues of the least expected. Many are struggling whereas they never had to in the past. So what exactly is a failure? A failure is someone whom after attempted something and it doesn't go as planned, gives up and becomes idle. What a failure is not, is a one who tries tirelessly and does not get the results expected, someone who sets out to new destinations outside of their comfort zones all to not get the results intended, someone who accomplishes that which he/she set out to regardless the struggle!
I thought we'd discuss this topic especially because most recently I had to stare that word directly in the eyes...I had relocated to Los Angeles 3 years ago post graduating from college to work for a HUGE radio station, arrived in LA all to receive none of which I was promised prior to relocating. I quickly realized that was God's way of getting me out of my box or comfort zone. Had I not been given the employment opportunity with the radio station I would not have gone. So, i'm there hitting the ground running so I thought, until I learned running in LA is to walking beside a subway....get the picture?
LA helped me to gain a WEALTH of information about the portions of the entertainment industry's that interest me. Therefore, I can birth my gifts in those fields regardless of my physical location because I now house the info to get the job done.
So, when I abruptly had to relocate back to MD, a place I vowed never to return to...that big ugly word FAILURE starred me down like a lion to prey in the forest. I had to realize failing would be me making the physical transition, but negating the spiritual one. Returning to MD and becoming "ordinary" would be failing HOWEVER, I had no plans to do that. Each day is a struggle because i've made the declaration to NEVER GIVE UP, therefore the enemy works in overdrive sometimes to prove me wrong but he's just dumb....he messed up when he made attacks on my unborn child and failed. Now that she's here....there's no stopping me!
I shared my testimony to say to YOU, you're not a failure until you give in! Make the decision today to never give up or in until that which was spoken before the foundation of the earth is fulfilled! Blessings.....DREAM BIG & NEVER, EVER GIVE UP UNTIL IT'S FULFILLED!!!
Chall
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
WTW?
Dude, what is the deal with the church today and the kingdom of God overall. There have been so many disturbing stories in the news here lately...okay so the one pastor in Baltimore getting his elderly and disabled members to sign over their insurance payouts then ordering hits on them...umm pastors are suppose to sheppard right? Not murder!
Then with all of the molestation and rapes going on right in the church. Yes the church is a hospital but it appears that there are not enough sub surgeons available. The Lord Jesus Christ is the chief of surgery but it appears that He's running the hospital alone, not that He needs assistance. But is it not our job as His servants to be his instruments here on earth? Why are we failing so miserably? Could it be that a GREAT percentage of churches followed suite with the school system removing prayer meetings and such?
There are so many churches evolving everywhere. It's become the new phase like Beyonce' shingle shades or the Keyshia Cole haircut. It's the "IN" thing and it's so sad because God is not pleased. There are actually churches whose symbol is the rainbow, representing it's homosexual and lesbian congregation, a clear abomination before God. I'm definitely not saying to hate people who are living the homosexual lifestyle because we all have some form of sin in our lives, otherwise we'd be on God's level of perfection. But what I am saying is the church MUST be restored back to preaching/teaching/praying JESUS and HIS word alone!
What is your opinion on the matter? Comment and let me know.
Chall
Then with all of the molestation and rapes going on right in the church. Yes the church is a hospital but it appears that there are not enough sub surgeons available. The Lord Jesus Christ is the chief of surgery but it appears that He's running the hospital alone, not that He needs assistance. But is it not our job as His servants to be his instruments here on earth? Why are we failing so miserably? Could it be that a GREAT percentage of churches followed suite with the school system removing prayer meetings and such?
There are so many churches evolving everywhere. It's become the new phase like Beyonce' shingle shades or the Keyshia Cole haircut. It's the "IN" thing and it's so sad because God is not pleased. There are actually churches whose symbol is the rainbow, representing it's homosexual and lesbian congregation, a clear abomination before God. I'm definitely not saying to hate people who are living the homosexual lifestyle because we all have some form of sin in our lives, otherwise we'd be on God's level of perfection. But what I am saying is the church MUST be restored back to preaching/teaching/praying JESUS and HIS word alone!
What is your opinion on the matter? Comment and let me know.
Chall
Donnie McClurkin Morning Show
Okay so this may be a sensitive post for some but, there's no harm intended.
Let's address the DONNIE MCCLURKIN Morning Show....my opinion and clearly this is just my opinion...i'd rather listen to roaches fighting in the walls. LMBO I LOVE Pastor McClurkin as an artist/man of God but as a radio show host OMG! Let me back up, I can't blame it all on him, I MUST include whomever the show producer(s) and writer(s) are...please write something else. GEESH This show sounds so fake and staged, it's absolutely ridiculous and to think it comes on everyday....for the show employees sake, the majority of the world is asleep because otherwise if arbitron zooms in on the true ratings....the pink slips are coming. Okay that's my vent....GOD BLESS DM! LOL
Let's address the DONNIE MCCLURKIN Morning Show....my opinion and clearly this is just my opinion...i'd rather listen to roaches fighting in the walls. LMBO I LOVE Pastor McClurkin as an artist/man of God but as a radio show host OMG! Let me back up, I can't blame it all on him, I MUST include whomever the show producer(s) and writer(s) are...please write something else. GEESH This show sounds so fake and staged, it's absolutely ridiculous and to think it comes on everyday....for the show employees sake, the majority of the world is asleep because otherwise if arbitron zooms in on the true ratings....the pink slips are coming. Okay that's my vent....GOD BLESS DM! LOL
Monday, June 1, 2009
GOTTA HAVE FAITH!
What's going on blog fam...so today I wrote a piece for a competition and I wana know whatchu think. Read the piece and comment...it matterz!
Chall
Chall
GOTTA HAVE FAITH
FAITH, although a word containing five
simple letters, weighs a ton.
The mastering of it’s meaning a true battle to be won.
It’s defined as the substance of things to hope,
evidence of things unseen.
But what it doesn’t mention is that it’s true
testing will ween, the wheat from the tare, proving
how much one can bare, belief alone in what shall be.
Believing what was spoken a great manifestation we shall see.
So how exactly does faith work, what does it entail?
When a prophetic rhema word is spoken faith assures
it won’t fail.
If the word is received it then gains the value of a
solid covenant, promised to never return void or
the consequent, would be the lack of need of
faith for we know to be untrue.
If the father released it into the earth realm it’s
guranteed to come and find you.
Faith without it, God impossible to please,
for the smallest amount is excepted even the size
of a mustard seed.
Many lack faith in Jesus Christ because His
physical they say can’t be calculated.
But there’s evidence of it all around which is why
his word is often manipulated.
Often translated to fit or to impress,
validity sometimes abstracted all to demote Christs’
success, in sacrificing His life to save a world
of strangers.
And because of His bravery accepting Him shields
us from danger.
While the enemy is roaming the earth to and fro
desiring to devour Christs’ own, salvation and faith
together as one stands and atones.
Together His glory is formed bannering like the sky,
the sun peering to melt the scales from the believer’s eye.
Now baring the vision of Christ the power within complete
and an assurance that by mentioning His name there’s
no chance of defeat. Have faith, it’s worth it!
FAITH, although a word containing five
simple letters, weighs a ton.
The mastering of it’s meaning a true battle to be won.
It’s defined as the substance of things to hope,
evidence of things unseen.
But what it doesn’t mention is that it’s true
testing will ween, the wheat from the tare, proving
how much one can bare, belief alone in what shall be.
Believing what was spoken a great manifestation we shall see.
So how exactly does faith work, what does it entail?
When a prophetic rhema word is spoken faith assures
it won’t fail.
If the word is received it then gains the value of a
solid covenant, promised to never return void or
the consequent, would be the lack of need of
faith for we know to be untrue.
If the father released it into the earth realm it’s
guranteed to come and find you.
Faith without it, God impossible to please,
for the smallest amount is excepted even the size
of a mustard seed.
Many lack faith in Jesus Christ because His
physical they say can’t be calculated.
But there’s evidence of it all around which is why
his word is often manipulated.
Often translated to fit or to impress,
validity sometimes abstracted all to demote Christs’
success, in sacrificing His life to save a world
of strangers.
And because of His bravery accepting Him shields
us from danger.
While the enemy is roaming the earth to and fro
desiring to devour Christs’ own, salvation and faith
together as one stands and atones.
Together His glory is formed bannering like the sky,
the sun peering to melt the scales from the believer’s eye.
Now baring the vision of Christ the power within complete
and an assurance that by mentioning His name there’s
no chance of defeat. Have faith, it’s worth it!
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