1) To be more like Christ
2) To be the best possible dancer I can be
3) To learn to play the guitar
4) To be a wife (the good kind lol)
5) To be a mother (the best kind)
6) To go back to Australia
7) To see my daddy walk again
8) To see my family know God the way I know Him
9) To own a studio (recording and dance)
10) To be able to spend quality time with my friends in JA (miss u guys!)
11) To love my friends harder than I do now
12) To spend just one more hour with my mom ( miss u mommy!)
13) To visit Israel (about 2000 yrs ago)
14) To explore the different layers of myself
15) To expose those layers of myself to God, my husband and my children(they coming!)
16) To dance a sermon
17) To see the Empire State building
18) To vacation in Fiji
19) To write a complete song
20) To be all I can possibly be in this life
21) To feel God's heart; to want what He wants
As I typed this I realized that we can want for many things, good or bad. But it's all meaningless if it doesn't line up with what God wants. So really my #21 is the top thing I want. (my list is in no particular order of preference) Really, everything in this life is meaningless if God's not in it (read Ecclesiastes...hot fiyah book!) I know that I can have wants and desires, God built me that way...but I want my wants to be His wants so that His will and purpose can be accomplished in my life.
Blessings til next time!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Who do you love?
I've been home all day.......allllllll day. Not even opened the front door, all day. As the day progressed and there wasn't much to, it got a little discouraging and daunting...I began to think about what I had to do the next day and wasn't quite sure how things were going to get accompished. I spent much of my evening on YouTube simply because I clicked a link my friend had on their facebook profile and it got me YouTube surfing. I found a video I love of these young men, from Allen Liturgical Dance Ministry of The Greater Allen Cathedral of New York, dancing to one of my favorite songs "The Presence of the Lord" sung by the church's choir (it's an original song).
And I began to just internalize the song and truly worship God from the comfort of my futon:-D
And it's amazing that even in the simplest of positions, with a willing heart to pour our love on God what can happen. I just sang, cried and worshipped. Then I prayed and prayed and prayed some more as the Holy Spirit led me to pray. Then I went to read the Word (cuz it's my daily bread and I have like spiritual hunger pains now when I don't read it often enough lol). I went to the daily readings my church has for our Big Read project we're doing this year (reading the Bible in one year...checkout our page.. http://ecibigread.wordpress.com). And one of the scriptures stuck out to me in a new way.
In Matthew 10:37-39 Jesus was speaking to His disciples and He said this:
37 “If you love your father or mother more than you love me, you are not worthy of being mine; or if you love your son or daughter more than me, you are not worthy of being mine. 38 If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine. 39 If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it."
And I could do nothing but smile:-D Firstly the entire chapter speaks of when Jesus was sending his disciples out and He was giving instruction about what to do and what not to do, and what to expect because they were going out spreading His words and teachings. And in the above verses He is brutally honest about the caliber of people that are worthy of being His. I smiled at this part particularly because of thigns going on in my own life.
You know, sometimes it's easy to lose sight of God as your first love...as your number one. And I'm making it a mission of mine to NEVER lose sight of Him in that respect. I want to always be in awe of Him, to love Him like no one else, to revere Him, and have Him as number ONE before anyone or anything. And I just thought that what Jesus said was directly related to me. I don't believe Jesus was saying you couldn't love your parents or children or siblings or anyone for that matter, I don't think He was saying you couldn't miss them either but you just couldn't love them more than you loved Him or else you were UNWORTHY of being His. Now I already know I'm not worthy of His love but because of His grace and mercy I have access to Him. Therefore, I'm going to make sure that I don't love anyone more than I love Him. (Thanks for the reminder and confirmation with your word God!! You rock!!)
Blessing til next time!
And I began to just internalize the song and truly worship God from the comfort of my futon:-D
And it's amazing that even in the simplest of positions, with a willing heart to pour our love on God what can happen. I just sang, cried and worshipped. Then I prayed and prayed and prayed some more as the Holy Spirit led me to pray. Then I went to read the Word (cuz it's my daily bread and I have like spiritual hunger pains now when I don't read it often enough lol). I went to the daily readings my church has for our Big Read project we're doing this year (reading the Bible in one year...checkout our page.. http://ecibigread.wordpress.com). And one of the scriptures stuck out to me in a new way.
In Matthew 10:37-39 Jesus was speaking to His disciples and He said this:
37 “If you love your father or mother more than you love me, you are not worthy of being mine; or if you love your son or daughter more than me, you are not worthy of being mine. 38 If you refuse to take up your cross and follow me, you are not worthy of being mine. 39 If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for me, you will find it."
And I could do nothing but smile:-D Firstly the entire chapter speaks of when Jesus was sending his disciples out and He was giving instruction about what to do and what not to do, and what to expect because they were going out spreading His words and teachings. And in the above verses He is brutally honest about the caliber of people that are worthy of being His. I smiled at this part particularly because of thigns going on in my own life.
You know, sometimes it's easy to lose sight of God as your first love...as your number one. And I'm making it a mission of mine to NEVER lose sight of Him in that respect. I want to always be in awe of Him, to love Him like no one else, to revere Him, and have Him as number ONE before anyone or anything. And I just thought that what Jesus said was directly related to me. I don't believe Jesus was saying you couldn't love your parents or children or siblings or anyone for that matter, I don't think He was saying you couldn't miss them either but you just couldn't love them more than you loved Him or else you were UNWORTHY of being His. Now I already know I'm not worthy of His love but because of His grace and mercy I have access to Him. Therefore, I'm going to make sure that I don't love anyone more than I love Him. (Thanks for the reminder and confirmation with your word God!! You rock!!)
Blessing til next time!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Did you know??????
Did you know that you can literally take God at His word??? Did you know that He CANNOT lie??? Did you know that when you pray the Word and God's will for your life amazing things happen??? Did you know that God is faithful??? Did you know that if you seek Him earnestly that you'll find Him?? Did you know His promises are true??? Did you know that God is AWESOME???!!!!!!
I am telling you there is no one better than Him!! He has shown me some awesome things within this past week...which is what His word says He will do if you call on Him (Jeremiah 33:3) and He has been proving Himself day after day. And I have been in complete awe of Him...which is where I want to be...I share this with you to encourage you to take God at His word. To trust His word.....to trust in Him. Don't be dismayed...don't be discouraged but have the faith that He will be faithful to you. Read His word....search the scritptures for the truth so that your life can fully reflect Him!
Oh! And big ups to Mr. E and the Soul Movement Crew.....heading off to Nashville to do the Pre-Stellar Awards Parties!!!!! If you're looking for a place to enjoy fellowship with Christians and jam out to the hottest gospel tracks...come on out to Flavor Night Fridays!!! There is none this friday because of the awesome opporunity in Nashville but it'll be back January 23rd..."Flashing White" is the event so come on out in your white...bring a friend! Check out further details at www.soulmovementcrew.com
Blessings til next time!
I am telling you there is no one better than Him!! He has shown me some awesome things within this past week...which is what His word says He will do if you call on Him (Jeremiah 33:3) and He has been proving Himself day after day. And I have been in complete awe of Him...which is where I want to be...I share this with you to encourage you to take God at His word. To trust His word.....to trust in Him. Don't be dismayed...don't be discouraged but have the faith that He will be faithful to you. Read His word....search the scritptures for the truth so that your life can fully reflect Him!
Oh! And big ups to Mr. E and the Soul Movement Crew.....heading off to Nashville to do the Pre-Stellar Awards Parties!!!!! If you're looking for a place to enjoy fellowship with Christians and jam out to the hottest gospel tracks...come on out to Flavor Night Fridays!!! There is none this friday because of the awesome opporunity in Nashville but it'll be back January 23rd..."Flashing White" is the event so come on out in your white...bring a friend! Check out further details at www.soulmovementcrew.com
Blessings til next time!
Sunday, January 4, 2009
oooooohhhhhhhhhh nine!!!
So the new year is here!!! Merry New Year!!!! I am sooooooo excited about 2009 because I believe that God is going to be doing some very awesome things this year in my life and in anyone who calls Him Lord and seeks him diligently. Since the last time I blogged much has happened. I was fortunate enough to have a very blessed Christmas with my family. I loved spending time with them and getting to see even more about them that I love. My sister isn't here but I have spoken to her during the course of the break and I'm happy that she'll be home in a week:)
Flavor Night Fridays has been fabulous! Rock Night was real awesome....I missed the $1 Christmas special but I heard that was ram packed and since that night we've had our New Years Bash and Mr. E's Bday Bash and both events were very successful. Fabulous ministries presented by Kristine Alicia, Double Six, LaVie, King........they all are fabulous!!!
My personal life is doing well, simply because I have chosen to put God first in ALL that I do. I am blessed. This morning in particular was great because I went to church expecting God to show up, expecting great fellowship with fellow believers and expecting that true worship would be lifted to the Lord......and that's what happened and more. God showed up from the start of the service and just simply showed out! People came to Christ without a sermon being preached! Which to me is very awesome because I've asked God and prayed for the day when those who worship Him really invite His presence and just worship without abandon so that He can have full reign in the service and hearts can be changed and saved just because His presence is there!
I'm already thanking God for the situations and trials but even more so the victories that will result from such times!!! I know that I will have so much to testify about as this year progresses that I may have to start a new blog lol!!! Let's make the effort to live for God like never before...to standout, to go against the norm of society and fully embrace the principles and purposes of God!
Blessings til next time!
Flavor Night Fridays has been fabulous! Rock Night was real awesome....I missed the $1 Christmas special but I heard that was ram packed and since that night we've had our New Years Bash and Mr. E's Bday Bash and both events were very successful. Fabulous ministries presented by Kristine Alicia, Double Six, LaVie, King........they all are fabulous!!!
My personal life is doing well, simply because I have chosen to put God first in ALL that I do. I am blessed. This morning in particular was great because I went to church expecting God to show up, expecting great fellowship with fellow believers and expecting that true worship would be lifted to the Lord......and that's what happened and more. God showed up from the start of the service and just simply showed out! People came to Christ without a sermon being preached! Which to me is very awesome because I've asked God and prayed for the day when those who worship Him really invite His presence and just worship without abandon so that He can have full reign in the service and hearts can be changed and saved just because His presence is there!
I'm already thanking God for the situations and trials but even more so the victories that will result from such times!!! I know that I will have so much to testify about as this year progresses that I may have to start a new blog lol!!! Let's make the effort to live for God like never before...to standout, to go against the norm of society and fully embrace the principles and purposes of God!
Blessings til next time!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Visit Room 819....its blazing! Rock out at Rock Night!!!
So....the album release was absolutely BLAZING!!!!!! I ended up doing the lighting for the show and I thoroughly enjoyed myself sitting in the lighting booth adding to the dynamics of this awesome night! The after party was ram packed and off glass. People were dancing and just having a great time in fellowship with each other and in God. I'm thankful to God for answering my prayer for a successful album release and after party.....God is unfathomably great!!!!!
This Friday, is rock night at Flavor Night Fridays!! So for those of you who enjoy urban, pop, contemporary Christian rock music...come on out and enjoy yourself! Doors open at 9:30pm....$10 is the cover. It's at the Godfather's Palace...1921 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale.
I'm looking forward to it....I am ready to rock out!!!!!
Oh! Just to update those who follow this blog....I am doing well. God has been good. I'm looking forward to Christmas this year......my cousins are coming into town....and it looks to be a promising holiday season. Please...remember that Jesus is the reason for the season!
Blesssings til next time!
This Friday, is rock night at Flavor Night Fridays!! So for those of you who enjoy urban, pop, contemporary Christian rock music...come on out and enjoy yourself! Doors open at 9:30pm....$10 is the cover. It's at the Godfather's Palace...1921 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale.
I'm looking forward to it....I am ready to rock out!!!!!
Oh! Just to update those who follow this blog....I am doing well. God has been good. I'm looking forward to Christmas this year......my cousins are coming into town....and it looks to be a promising holiday season. Please...remember that Jesus is the reason for the season!
Blesssings til next time!
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Room 819.....hot fiyah!
my dude, my homeboy, my home-skillet, my friend...Dre Marshall is having his album release THIS FRIDAY, Dec 12th, at Redeeming Word and it is going to be FFIIIIYYYYAAAHHHHH!!!! I've been at the rehearsals and I'm telling you, you WILL be blessed and have a wonderful time. I been waiting for this release and I'm excited y'all. Please show your support and come out!
Check out his myspace page...http://www.myspace.com/dremarshall
Blessings til next time!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
I believe....
I am sitting here at work and I really don't want to be here. Im hungry, tired, and trying my very best to not worry about tomorrow (techincally today since its after midnight) because Jesus said not to worry about tomorrow because it will worry about itself (Matt 6:34) but its so hard!
(FYI: I'm not longer hungry! Thanks to my homie Rahel for bringing me some mac & cheese wid chicken! and all praise be to God for sending her with my "manna!")
Im still tired though. But as I was eating I thought about how I had asked God one day when I was hungry to send me manna....and just now He did. And then I thought about the fact that I believe God enough to feed me and so I AM GOING TO BELIEVE HIM FOR THE PROVISION that IS to come. I don't want to be like the Israelites in the wilderness who saw the work of God and then the NEXT DAY were back to grumbling. (Num 16) I know my God is able to do exceeding abundantly more than I can ask or imagine (Eph 3:20) so...
God I give you my tomorrow. Every situation, every need, every provision I place at Your feet. I believe that You WILL carry me through the day and I will continue to be victorious! Never lose faith in God. He is faithful..always and forever. He never changes and He'll never leave you or forsake you. (Deut 31: 6, Heb 13:5)
Blessings til next time!
(FYI: I'm not longer hungry! Thanks to my homie Rahel for bringing me some mac & cheese wid chicken! and all praise be to God for sending her with my "manna!")
Im still tired though. But as I was eating I thought about how I had asked God one day when I was hungry to send me manna....and just now He did. And then I thought about the fact that I believe God enough to feed me and so I AM GOING TO BELIEVE HIM FOR THE PROVISION that IS to come. I don't want to be like the Israelites in the wilderness who saw the work of God and then the NEXT DAY were back to grumbling. (Num 16) I know my God is able to do exceeding abundantly more than I can ask or imagine (Eph 3:20) so...
God I give you my tomorrow. Every situation, every need, every provision I place at Your feet. I believe that You WILL carry me through the day and I will continue to be victorious! Never lose faith in God. He is faithful..always and forever. He never changes and He'll never leave you or forsake you. (Deut 31: 6, Heb 13:5)
Blessings til next time!
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