Time

Time. One of the most precious gifts God has bestowed upon us. And as with life, it is also governed through seed and harvest.  A common mistake many of us make in our use of time is investing it (whether idle or productive) into the wrong things, activities or people.  And because we've invested in something, subconsciously we will always expect a return.  However since we've invested in the wrong thing, whenever we are expecting that invested time and energy to return to us on a personal level, it usually doesn't come back, and if it does, it will always be less than what was initially invested.  Reason being is because we've made investments in things that aren't capable of producing a reciprocated or accelerated return.

Plant your seeds on fertile ground: in the hearts of your family, your real friends, the people who love and care about you the most, love in general.... the kind of ground that will produce a harvest of long term benefits.  Not quicksand: the things that will eventually bore and/or soon pass away like pseudo associations/friendships, money, social media, etc.  These things are tangible illusions and will only produce a temporary euphoric harvest and atmosphere, giving you the thought and feeling that it is something worth investing in.  Eve was deceived because she was intrigued, and the enemy has not changed his strategy yet. Learn to choose well, or it may take you a lifetime to even begin to make up for the losses.  Be mindful of the time you have.  Be mindful of the time you give.  Be mindful of where and how you spend your time, invest your time and deposit your time.  Be. mindful.  Because the account that holds your time will only generate the return of character it already possesses.  Make sure whatever you put your time and energy in will have the ability to reciprocate that same type of energy or beyond back into you... especially during the times you may need it the most, on a personal level, in your life.

The hardest thing in life, love or business is realizing you've made investments and invested so much time and effort in things or people whose character just isn't capable of producing a reciprocated return.  It is truly a hard pill to swallow, that can often result in heartbreak, anger, disappointment or worse.  But the good thing, being under God's grace and mercy is you live, you love and you learn.  And most times the lessons that hurt the most, are the lessons you learn the best.  So while you may walk away without what you initially thought you'd receive or even with what you initially had, you walk away with something just as or if not way more purposeful...you walk away with a new level of maturity.  And of course, an humble respect for your time, and others.

The Year of Jubilee

Last night I was watching tv, supposedly doing homework and Joel Osteen's broadcast came on. I was halfway listening as I was really ready to finish my studying so I could to go to bed. But God had a word for me via Pastor Osteen...."This is My Year of Jubilee". Now just to be sure and clear, I wanted to read the definition of the word "Jubilee". There were many ranging from culture to culture. Roman Catholics(A time of rejoicing), to Jews and Isrealites(yearlong period to be observed once every 50 years, during which slaves were to be freed). There was even a specified definition for Black American culture that stated "future happiness or deliverance from tribulation". All and All Jubilee can easily be summed up as "a season of general joy", or "an occasion of joyful celebration". But the kicker is in most cultures it only happens ever 25 or 50 years, so you KNOW it has to be a huge, huge, once in a life time deal. Jubilee is something SO BIG that many cultures only get to experience it maybe once or twice in a lifetime. Oh and did I mention that it is a YEAR LONG celebration? That in itself must mean its a phenomenal season to be in. Going back to Osteen's topic... It was an amazing word, and I WENT IN. In betwixt my crying, thanking, and praising God, I managed to jot down a few key things that I do believe God really wants us to know. Since we now know what Jubilee means, and I MORE THAN got the word last night and have already thanked and agreed with my Father on this, this is for you...

~Don't beg God for things, thank Him for releasing what already belongs to you

~God works where there is faith and expectancy

~When Jubilee comes, nothing can stop God from releasing what has your name on it

~God's dream for your life is so much bigger than your own

~He has put your name on everything you need for your destiny

~Acceleration, unprecedented FAVOR is here, get ready for things to accelerate because God is speeding things up profusely

~This is the year for God to act on your behalf...freedom, restoration, promotion, increase, just to name a few.

This is your year of Jubilee, the free favor of God is profusely abounding all around you. Dare to believe it, I do.

"Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]".
~Ephesians 3:20(Amplified Bible)

What Are You Saying?

As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations, before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.
~Romans 4:17 KJ

As it is written, I have made you the father of many nations. [He was appointed our father] in the sight of God in Whom he believed, Who gives life to the dead and speaks of the nonexistent things that [He has foretold and promised] as if they [already] existed.
~Roman 4:17 Amplified

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So okay I ask what are you speaking? I mean really really think about the things you say, the way you talk, the things you talk about. Are you speaking about things that are; or are you speaking about things that are not? The last part of the King James version for Romans 4:17 states that "God calleth those things which be not as though they were," and the Amplified version says that "God speaks of the nonexistent things that He has foretold and promised as if they already existed."

Is anybody paying attention to this? SPEAK OF NONEXISTENT THINGS AS IF THEY ALREADY EXISTED!!! Now I want to know does this apply to me too? Can I speak the things that are no where near my understanding, things that I need, want, and desire about my life, things that don't make sense in the natural to me or others? Of course I can! Why? Because I have been given the same power that God has, because I was created by Him. I have the same power that Jesus has, I have the power to say to a mountain, MOVE and it be uprooted and thrown into the sea.

That is some mighty power if I may say so, but guess what? You have it too! Stop talking and speaking about all the negative things of this world that are naturally common to man, like "we are in a recession", "the economy is bad", "men are dogs", "women are scandalous". Even if those things have proven to be true for you...Stop SAYING IT! Would you like to know why it has proven true for you?

What we as Christians don't realize is that our tongue is very powerful and when we speak things, because we are spiritual beings, and the spirit is very sensitive, we are not only speaking them, we are in agreement with them. Which ultimately makes those things true and fact in our lives and all around us when we do so. What we say takes root, grows, breathes, and lives, in our lives. Stop providing nourishment for the negative. What if God walked around the earth stating, "Man, it sholl is dark around here...."? Yall, we have GOT to get this, understand this, meditate on this, that we have that same power...today, right now, on earth.

You can't pay me to say I'm in a recession, cause I'm not, you can't pay me to say men are dogs, cause they aren't. You and I reside in the Kingdom and everything in it and around us is blessed and highly favored. My finances are blessed, my relationships are favored, my health, well being, and everything else attached to me are too. Love, abundant life, and grace are all within me and constantly drawing unto me, all I have to do is speak and receive.

I don't care what yall think or say, and I don't care what I see or hear, those lifestyle negatives that everyone harps on continually are not true in my life. And neither of those things apply to you and your lives either, unless you say so. Start calling those things that be not, as though they were; can you speak and agree with that?

Compilations from the heart...

"The Prayer of Jabez"
"Oh that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!"
~1 Chronicles 4:10

This prayer has brought about wonderful change and peace of mind in my life. I strongly encourage anyone who is earnestly seeking the blessings of the Lord to pray and meditate on this verse.

-Just a thought-
"A ship sailing backwards will never see the sunrise," therefore always move forward and your dreams and ambitions will become reality.


-Words of Wisdom-
Until you realize that God is in control, you may as well stop trying to figure out what the problem is. Because, you see He does things His way and for His reasons. Even if we don`t understand the situation we must always have faith, be patient,and let the Heavenly Father do His work. Don`t block your blessings, remember they may come in disguise.

~Crys