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THE LITTLE THINGS Sometimes I feel like I will never smile again, which scares me because one of the most precious gifts that GOD gives us to share with others, is the natural beauty of a smile. In trying to cope with my current challenges, I have had to come up with ways to stay focused on the positive side of life and even bring to remembrance those little things that make me smile, like: The innocence of anticipation and excitement in a child's eyes. That knowing essence behind the smile of a gray haired old lady. The beauty of a red bird perched on a wooden fence. The burst of the sunshine ushering in a new day and the awesome colors that GOD uses to paint the heavens as the sun disappears behind the moon. The comfort of a...

```markdown Here you are again, going around the same mountain; you just can’t seem to get past yourself. You keep making the same mistake over and over again. You lose your temper, someone has hurt you deeply or one overwhelming hurdle of family or finances seem to keep swirling around you like a tornado and depression sets in and keeps you frozen and going nowhere. Or fear takes root and you get scared to tell the truth about something so, you think, one little “white lie” will not hurt and then you wonder why you seem to be stuck and not going anywhere. The same kind of trials keeps coming your way; well, fear not! God knew you before you were in your mother’s womb. (Psalm 139:1-4) “O Lord, you have searched me and you know me...

Daughter of Zion's Future Glory I'm feeling some kinda way right now. I woke up this morning to a most beautiful day, yet scripturally something does not sit well with me. It seems that more often than not it is those in the church who are beating me down and discouraging me (even praying against me) without cause. I have received more GOD-like compassion from worldly people than from church people. This is sad because as Christians, even if someone wrongs us, we are to forgive. It's disheartening to watch, as others, with whom brethren shouldn't even have a meal, not only are rewarded non-punitive acceptance, but even sit in the pulpit misguiding others. I understand that forgiveness has no limitations; shouldn't that abound toward me...

God commands us to turn away from our wickedness and death and choose godliness and life. Say to them. "As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their wicked ways and live Turn! Turn from your evil ways! Why will you die, O house of Israel? Ezekiel 33:11. Someone may be a sinner for a long time without physically dying but two things we take for granted- peace of mind and the joy of the Lord die very quickly long before the physical death. Another thing that dies is the ability to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit. The first step on the road to forgiveness, healing and restoration is to stop any sinful behavior. "Turn! Turn from your evil ways!" It...

Lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one morsel of meat, sold his birthright. For ye know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the blessing, he was rejected: for he found no place of repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears. Hebrews 12:16-17 I was that profane fornicator. I would do anything for the love of a man back in the day. And that day was not so long ago. I thought that I knew all the ways to convince a guy to marry me- to want to be with me forever. I let them live with me in my home, bought them things (cell phones, cars, shoes, dinners, whatever) and played house with 2 guys so long, that I actually THOUGHT we were married (if you can imagine). Fifteen years with one, 20...

This I have learned...I can never learn enough of God's unconditional love. For each day, is a learning day...and each day is presented with a new challenge in the restlessness all around. It is not easy, and of long ago... this was made known...seeing and hearing many things of many...this I know...I must keep a close consciousness of God's Presence, to help and guide my thoughts and actions in every day events, for I too am weak, but rest assured...with His Presence, I am allowed the strength and courage to overcome and deal with many obstacles' each day...believe it. For not keeping close to His Presence...can become overwhelming despair and misery for those that know not...for there lies the burden...of knowing those close...

As I stood in an all but empty apartment this morning, I realized, yet again, just how blessed I truly am: 1) I wasn't involved in the violent domestic altercation in this apartment complex this morning that required at least 10 police officers. Thank You (LORD I ask you for salvation and restoration for those injured souls) 2) My lights have been turned off, but, I was able to get dressed and apply my makeup by the natural light that YOU provide. Thank You 3) I've been stripped of just about everything, but I can still rest on the floor. Thank You 4) I don't have use of a car right now, but, I do have use of my legs and feet. . . bless all the people who offered me a ride. Thank You 5) A church in walking distance. Thank You 6)...

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An act of faith shall be in prayer, for prayer being a demonstration of a dependence upon God, ever-mindful...prayer without ACTION... shall be useless. For of the gifts, but not putting them forth are to be evidence of having no faith...for one cannot be idle...for the journey requires sacrifices and hard work...make no mistake! To pacify ones self in believing otherwise...one can expect only as much as one is willing to put forth. For does not God honor our faith, and the Divine Spirit of God shall be MOVED by ones faith... with ACTION! Know this and know it well. 'mirror, mirror on the wall...what is it that YOU see'... God love all that are 'close by'.

Back about a little over a year ago, when I was coming towards the place of knowing that I needed to surrender my whole life to Christ but being unwilling, this video really helped me: /> She is so joyful. I can attest to the truth in everything she said would happen because I have also come to the same conclusion that the heartbreak is worth it once you encounter Jesus. I personally had to give up a lot of things that I thought were my "identity," so that I could find out what He says about me. He loves us so much! If you are afraid of giving up things that you feel are your only source of comfort, don't be. If you truly seek Him, you will definitely find Him!