Anointed To Bounce Back

Family,   I woke up one particular morning and heard irritation in the Lord’s voice. He brought to my remembrance Proverbs 29:23 “A man’s pride will bring him low, But the humble in spirit will retain honor.” Let me clarify the word irritation when it comes to God. It’s like when sin had risen up to heaven and the Lord sent the fire to Sodom and Gomorrah. In another instance like the irritation Jesus portrayed with His disciples in the Gospels particularly Matthew 17:17 when he said “how long must I be with this generation.”  Understanding my own inadequacies and  failures, caused me to pray. I pleaded, “Lord, I’m sorry, help my unbelief.” Suddenly, the question below came out of my heart.  How do I keep from feeling so small when I’m close to you like this?”  He responded: “You are small, but you must learn to abide in My presence without looking at yourself. You will not be able to hear from Me or speak for Me if you are looking at yourself. You will always b...

What fruit aren’t you bearing? Family,  Truth be told many of us think bearing fruit is a misnomer, it’s not! See John 15. When we think of the Fruit of the Spirit some of us allow it to just be a scripture in Galatians 5:22-23; while others say “I am a work in progress.” The vast majority of the world would argue that they are indeed bearing fruit. The tagline is usually “I could’ve done it this way “but” I let the love of God show forth.” In reality the fruit of the Spirit is actually bearing evidence of Christ in your life. How can we let the love of God show forth when he gave us love through Christ Jesus? That’s always been a question for me. God gave me this answer during morning prayer: When the fruit of the Spirit is operating there are certain characteristics from our old nature that subsides. When we truly understand “God is love,” then we have no problem with joy, peace, self-control, longsuffering, faithfulness, goodness, gentleness, and  kindness. To be clear when...

Welcome to the Family! I decided to start a blog to inspire and motivate people. Over the last few years, the Lord has shown me that he will use me to reach all. When you visit my blog you will receive a few things Motivation, Wisdom, Truth, but most importantly a family with an abundance of love. God has a purpose for each and every one of us. Will you take one small step a day to get closer to Him and the abundant life he has for you?  Lets walk together.  Love your sister in Christ,  Latoya aka Lola

Family, We are living in times where people are really struggling to accept that the world is not getting any better. No amount of money, babies being born, social distancing, cognitive thinking, or messy wisdom will be able to stop the course this world has taken. You can attempt to create your own reality, but one day it will all be gone because Christ is going to return. This does not have to be doom and gloom it is a message of hope. Someone (God), loves us so much that He has prepared a place for us to dwell in and is waiting for us to come, ref. John 14:1-4. It’s critical to remember during these times the absolute truth; we cannot predict anything but God is ever present to give sound instruction through his Word and through His chosen people. Are we ready to listen? Do we understand our purpose? Are we ready to be used in a capacity beyond our own contemplation? If yes, surrendering to Jesus’ teaching is the only way to become wise and tell yourself the truth. Not one thing ca...

Faith is the greatest attribute of the believer! But what about faith in High Definition… Family,   Think about streaming a movie or tv show via tv, tablet or phone. Technology has improved so much that we now have options in the quality of output that we watch; a lot of streaming services ask if we want standard definition (SD) or high definition (HD) in a nutshell, the difference between high definition and standard definition images is the number of pixels contained in the image on display. HD images have more pixels per square inch than standard definition videos. ... it means that HD images can show much finer detail than SD images, in our viewing options (sighted by digital media mom).  Now, let’s look at the spiritual aspect of visibility according to Colossians 3:10 (please read v.9 for context) which says: and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. So, seeing clearly makes a world of a difference, especially in relat...

Family, In 2008, during a retreat, the Lord led me in a teaching on how to pray . One thing that stood out to me was breathing is similar to prayer, you literally cannot live without either one. We find many ways to pray but when you know “Who” you are talking to, it is something to behold. It’s like when the disciples asked Jesus, “Master how should we pray”...let’s look at Matthew 6:9-13: After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. What an astonishing prayer that Jesus gave His disciples. This prayer is still used widely today. Breathe for me and read a more extensive approach from one of my many studies by Tommy Higle called Journey Into Discipleship , this ...

Family,  Just for a moment, think with me: have you ever been in a place where the blessings just kept coming? Do you even know what blessing means? If not, here is the definition according to (Merriam Webster) it is the act or words of one that blesses, approval/encouragement, a thing conducive to happiness or welfare, and lastly grace which is God's favor and protection. The thought of being blessed is enough to cause me to say as David said in Psalm 24 ~ The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid? When the wicked came against me, To eat[a] up my flesh, My enemies and foes, They stumbled and fell. Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me, In this I will be confident. One thing I have desired of the Lord, That will I seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord, All the days of my life, To behold the [b]beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temp...