Hello April 📌

Welcome into the beautiful month of April. The fourth month is here and you are here by the grace of God. It is my prayer that in this month, your heart will continually overflow with joy because of God’s goodness. He has never changed. He remains the same throughout the ages. Scripture reminds us in Hebrews 13:8 that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” His character is constant and His name remains the same.

April is here for a purpose and so are you. May you experience the living hope ( Jesus ), our Cornerstone. As scripture says in Romans 5:5 “And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” Hope is reliable. Hope is love poured out into our heart through the Holy Spirit. May you experience and walk in response to the hope that you have through Christ.

Let Hope arise in your life and those around you. There is hope for the living and those who belong to Christ. As we have crossed over to see the gift of this new month, I pray for restoration for you. We are reminded in Joel 2:25, that the Lord will restore.

And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you.

Joel 2:25

Child of God, we serve a God who restores. God is a restorer and the repairer of broken walls. May you experience the restorative power of Christ in your life. God is too faithful to fail you. So look up! Fix your eyes on Jesus, the author and the finisher of your faith ( Hebrews 12:2 )

As April is here, you will experience God’s best for you. It is my pray that you will spend time in the presence of the Lord, seeking after His heart. Far beyond what you can receive, seek to know the Father heart. In this month of April, may you experience showers of blessings. May you rejoice and take delight in the Lord. Whatsoever you put your mind to do, by the help of Holy Spirit, may it be brought to completion in Jesus name.

You have crossed the Jordan and it is time to possess the land that God has already for you but receive instruction and be obedient. Obedience is the key when aligned with faith can unlock the doors that have been shut for years. We must be sensitive to the Holy Spirit and take heed to His instruction for such a time as this.

God is Able! ( Ephesians 3:20 ). God is able to make a way for you when there seems to be no way. God is faithful. As He has shown His faithfulness from the years that have passed, may you continue to experience His goodness wrapped in His faithfulness today and always. Cheers to all that God has in stored in this month of April. Celebrate 🎉🎈🎉. Have an awesome month crowned with joy, hope, faith, grace, love, peace and God’s best for you.

Birthday Celebrants 🎂🎈🎂

Happy Birthday 🎉🎂🎈 to everyone celebrating their birthday in this month. I pray that you will experience God’s best for you. May you overflow in joy, grace, love and Heavens best as you step into this new month. May all that your heart desires be granted unto you. May your light shine for God’s glory. May you rejoice because God has been good and He is not done with you. God bless you 🙏🏿. I hope that you enjoy your special day 🤗✨🎂🎈

Thank you for taking the time to read this blog post. God bless you. Until next time, stay blessed and rooted in Christ ❤️.

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It is when you become immersed in the love of the Father that you truly begin to love like Jesus. He wants to immerse you. He wants to hold you. He wants to take you to a place where you are so far over your head in the river of God that miracles happen all around you. He wants to fill you entirely with His Holy Spirit.

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The Impact 📌

Never underestimate the impact that you are making in the lives of others. They may never utter a word to you but God who sees and knows your heart will continue to give you the grace to do His work and even reward you in a way that you didn’t even expect. I got the opportunity to translate English to Arabic to a new student coming from the war zone of Syria. It was the joy on this child’s face that made me happy. Baby, Google translator did the job. For a while now, I get this opportunity to make an impact in the lives of children but there is no greater pain than when a child vocalizes that they want to take their own life. This week alone, I’ve heard too much of it but being able to listen and be present for these children have been an interesting journey. From seeing the children that were very sad to them simply saying “Ms. Karen”, I want to talk to you to seeing the smile on their face sharing how they are having a great day. From the hugs to the teachers calling me to attend to a student, and hearing another student saying I want to talk to you, is so overwhelming but yet so rewarding. The journey has not been no walk in the park but it’s a blessing in disguise.

So many children are dealing with things at home and struggling to process it which in turn can trigger them and affect them mentally, physically, emotionally and etc. Being able to counsel these little ones and learning from them has been awesome. For me, it is the amount of love and hugs that I receive from these children that remind me of God’s love for me daily. Even on the hardest day, there’s this little girl that I will always wave at but little did I know that I will get the opportunity to have a one on one session with her. Even when there’s no session, this girl will just show up at the door with the biggest smile and just say to me “Seeing you Ms. Karen makes my day”. We will sit, draw and talk. At this point her teacher even says she always asks to see me.

On a beautiful day like this, she showed up with her beautiful smile because at this point every day is a visitation for her and I make room in my schedule for it. After having our conversation, when it was time for her to leave, as she made her way to the door, all she said was this “Ms. Karen, Don’t forget to pray” and that made me smile. I was shocked like girl you say what? Like so many children that God has allowed for me to cross paths with, there’s no greater joy than knowing that I am making an impact in the lives of these students but even more they are a blessing to me.

If you are a parent, please I urge you to take the time to pray for your children before you release them into the school because what takes place at school isn’t always easy. Everyday presents a new challenge. Be present in the best way possible for your children. I pray for the grace, strength and the wisdom of God to rest upon you as you journey through the school of parenthood. God bless you for the seed that you are planting in the life of your children. Don’t underestimate the impact that you are making in the life of your children. The joy of the Lord is your strength.

Until next time, stay blessed and rooted in Christ ❤️🤗

The Opportunity 📌

May you not miss the opportunity before you each day.

How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? -Romans 10:14

Until next time, stay blessed and rooted in Christ 🙏🏿🥁

Testimony 📌

So yesterday someone said these words to me “Karen, your prayers are not in vain”. The person smiled. We hugged and it was just so refreshing. Little did I know that I will hear the sound of good news right before me. So two years ago, I attended a women’s conference in church and crossed paths with a woman while I was serving at the book store. It was her first time at my church. We exchanged numbers and kept in touch but didn’t see this woman for sometime because afterall she wasn’t a member. Time passed by and we cross paths again. This time around she had become a member. Then later on in the year, we had a Women’s retreat and it was my first time attending and there this woman was again. So after one of the prayer sessions, I remember walking up to greet her but while there,it was just impressed on my heart that she was trusting God for marriage. I don’t know anything about this woman but God speaks and reveals His heart in so many beautiful ways.

So I spoke briefly with the woman and I just told her that God will do it for her. God is faithful. Don’t worry. You will testify. It’s been one year since the retreat but God is so Faithful. From time to time, we will cross paths. My heart was so filled with joy as I sat behind the woman that I haven’t seen in a while and my eyes saw the evidence. God has settled everything. I wanted to tap her to say congratulations but just didn’t want to interrupt her but I was just thanking God. I couldn’t scream because worship was taking place. Then afterwards what amazed me was that she didn’t know that I was sitting behind her and interestingly she was writing a note as a reminder for her to later ask me about a ministry that I’m apart of that she wants to join. It was her joy and the radiance on her face. When I told her Congratulations, and all she said was this “Karen you told me this would happen for me at the Women’s Retreat.”. Surely, all glory be to God.

I share this to encourage you that God is Faithful. He keeps His promises towards His children. The overflow of testimonies has been a delight to my ears and the joy when I hear someone say to me “Karen I’ve been looking for you to tell you this”. It is so beautiful and indeed a reminder as the girl told me that my prayers are not in vain. And may you be reminded that your prayers are not in vain. The testimonies of others encourages me and even enables me to stand in the gap through prayers for others. May you be encouraged that God is a Promise Keeper. You may be in the waiting room and asking God “When” and “Why”but may you be reminded that He is too faithful to fail you. God is not a man that He should lie. Ah, He is dependable God. Trust in Him. Hold on to His word ( promises ). Seek Him always in all that you do. Pray without ceasing.

Pray, Wait & Trust. Even in the waiting, choose to seek God and receive strength for the journey ahead. You too, will testify of God’s goodness in your life. Hallelujah 🥁

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Happy Thanksgiving 📌🍽️

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. On this beautiful day as you gather around the table with your family and loved ones, I pray that you will experience the joy, peace and the love of God. May you be reminded that you are so loved by God. As you take the time to feast, may you enjoy each meal that you savor and may you commit those who don’t have any to eat unto God’s hands. If you are able to be a blessing unto the needy, do so and God who sees, will reward you. God bless you all. Enjoy this lovely day with the Ones you love 💕 🥁❤️.

Until next time, stay blessed and rooted in Christ. God bless you 🙏🏿🥁🤗

Praise & Worship Night 📌

KFT church presents to you a time of praise and worship. You don’t want to miss it. Tell your friends and their friends. Whether you are in person or in house, may it be a blessing to you. If you were at the 12 hour prayer shut in, you know it was war zone. It was time of prayer and it was super packed. Over 2,000 people came into the presence of the Lord. It was an overflow. A night to remember. You can find out more about KFT church by visiting their website at kftchurch.com or by Instagram ( Kingdom Full Tabernacle). God bless you 🙏🏿.

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Until next time, stay blessed and rooted in the Lord. Magnify the Lord! He is worthy to be praised 🥁💃🏿🥁

July Reflections 📌

It’s officially the last day in the month of July. We thank God for the gift of this beautiful and glorious month. When I look over this month, I can’t help but to thank God. Every day is a gift and as long as you are alive, that is more than enough to give thanks unto God.

July was a blessed month. It was a breath of fresh of air and I am grateful. I pray that the month of July was one for your to remember. As this month draws to a close, it is always a joy to reflect. So with that in mind, let’s get right into it.

July Reflecctions

1. What are some that you are grateful for that happened in this month?

2. Describe this month of July in three words and why?

3. What is something that you learned in this month?

4. If you were to describe your mental, physical, spiritual and financial state of mind in three words, what would you say?

5. Did you drink more water in this month?

6. Did you study any books in Bible? If so, which book and what did you takeaway?

7. What are you looking forward to in the month of August?

Cheers to the month of August 💐🤗❤️. I pray that it will be an awesome one for you and your family.

Thank you for taking the time to read this blog post. God bless you 🙏🏿.

Happy Father’s Day ❤️

Happy Father’s Day to all the men all around the world. You are greatly appreciated. Your presence is a gift and you matter more than you’ll ever know. There is something powerful about the presence of a father. The absence of one is like a wound that festers throughout the years. Fathers matter! God bless you all. Being a father is a huge assignment. Your children are watching. Be the mirror you would want your children to embody. More grace and strength to be the man that God has created you to be. Though your role is not easy, God is with you. Draw strength from the One who has chosen you for a purpose. Rejoice! You are not alone. You are so deeply loved. Celebrate and enjoy this special day 🥁🎉😎.

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Thank you for taking the time to read this blog post. I pray that this Father’s Day is special for you and your father. God bless you ❤️🙏🏿🤗. Have an awesome day 🥁

Hello June 📌

Welcome to the month of June. By God’s grace, we have crossed over to see the gift of this new month. Child of God, there is so much to be thankful for. If you have breath in your lungs, that is more than enough to give thanks to the One who is worthy of all the praise.

There is something about the month of June that I love. Well, I love that it was the month that I got baptized. It is a joy whenever I’m reminded of that very moment in my life. To know Jesus is to love Him and I’m grateful for the decision that I made to follow Him. Though the journey has had its up and downs, it is worth it knowing that we have a God who is always with us in every season. Child of God, we are never alone.

As your eyes have seen the unraveling of this month, may all the days be filled graced with goodness. May you fix your eyes on Jesus, seeking His face always. May your heart draw more closer to your beloved. Like Mary, may you be found at the feet of Jesus, choosing one thing as it written in Psalm 27:4 “One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple.” Child of God, may your heart seek Jesus above all else.

I choose to fix my eyes on Jesus. My beloved is the lover of my soul. Everything that I need is found in Christ alone.

Jesus is our Cornerstone ( Our Living Hope ). This Hope is a live and active. May hope arise. May you find rest in the presence of your Maker. May you take delight in basking in his presence. Rejoice! Joy is your portion. Peace is for you. Everything that you need is found in Christ, your Savior.

June is here and you are alive. Take delight in knowing that God counted you to be apart of the living. Rejoice. Document the moments. Have an amazing month of June.

Cheers to everyone celebrating their birthday in this special month of June. God bless you all and I pray that this month be filled with great measure of joy, peace, favor and God’s best for your lives.

Thank you for taking the time to read this blog post. God bless you. Until next time, stay blessed and rooted in Christ.

Journals 📌

A man’s gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. -Proverbs 18:16

Question of the day: What is in your hands?
What has God called you to do? What are you using your gifts for?

Child of God, there is a gift that God has given you. Remember that it is not about the quantity of the gift but what matters is what you do with the gift. We serve a God that gives quality and quantity. Every good and perfect gift comes from above. There is a purpose in everything that God does and gives to His children. So I ask you again, child of God, what has God given you?

Are you using your gifts for His glory or are you using it to gain approval & status from the world?

Remember always, that you are here for a purpose. You are here on limited time. The gifts that God has given you is for His glory. The gift is not about you. Its all about Jesus. So in all your ways, seek the Holy Spirit. Use the gifts He has given you. Don’t compare your journey with anyone but make room to always learn. Have a teachable spirit. Do your part. Laziness will never get you anywhere. Procrastination will hinder you from doing all that God has called you to do. The Holy Spirit is your Helper but be willing to play your role in the production. Do not let money be the focal point to the reason you do the things you do. As believers, we know who our source is and He will always supply our needs & create opportunities for us. Remember to fix your eyes on Jesus. Seek His face in every season.

The process of creating journals is apart of my testimony and I’m forever grateful for the process. It’s the stretching and the process that I love. The failing and making lots of mistakes but not remaining on the ground is what I love. Though the process isn’t easy, it’s a joy to do what I love. I’m reminded of my mission trip to Uganda last year when a few orphans were trying to write a note to me and struggled to even find paper to write. Everything I begin the process of creating a journal, I think of them. Their notes to me have been a joy to my soul. There’s no greater joy than knowing that one day I will be able to gift these journals to them. What I struggled to do, I’ve been given the grace to do by the best ( Holy Spirit ). Divine Rael means “Divine Light”. Souls will come to the knowledge of Jesus Christ through my life. Light is here but many are walking in darkness. Jesus is the light. I am a light bearer for Christ sake. I walk in the light. I speak unashamedly about the One who saved my soul. I want all to know Jesus so I cannot be silent.

Everything must represent the One who is worthy of all the praise. So I share this to say, seek the Holy Spirit in everything that you do. Remain focused. Stop procrastinating. Don’t worry about who is doing what you want to do. There’s a different grace upon your life. Be obedient! Don’t focus on who will support you. That should not be a factor in starting the assignment. Remember that God of all possibilities will make a way for you. Start where you are. Do your research. Seek help if necessary. There is a gift that God has placed within you. It’s not about you. It is for God’s glory. No excuses! Arise, Shine! Start Now!

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Thank you for taking the time to read this blog post. God bless you 🙏🏿. Until next time, stay blessed and rooted in Christ 🥁🤗

Eyes of Faith 📌

When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” Many rebuked him and told him to be quiet, but he shouted all the more, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” -Mark 10:47-48

In Mark 10:46-52, a story of faith is illustrated in the life of a man named Bartimaeus. At the beginning of this story, we are told that Jesus and his disciples, together with a large crowd, were leaving the city, where a blind man named Bartimaeus (which means “son of Timaeus”), was sitting by the roadside begging. You see, we weren’t informed about the amount of years, this man sat begging but we are told that he was blind.

Imagine for a moment, seeing a blind man begging. Let’s me honest. What would you do at the sight of seeing one who cannot see?

When I think about this story, I can only imagine the amount of people who walked past Blind Bartimaeus daily. I wonder if anyone ever took the time to even speak to him. He was identified by society by as “blind”but Jesus, gave him a new identity. He wasn’t identified by his disability but Jesus gave him a new name. It’s a joy to know that we serve a God who is aware of our weaknesses but still yet loves us so deeply. He gives us the strength to carry on. Bartimaeus was weakened because of His condition but Jesus came, stood by him and gave him strength.

Sometimes, it just takes one person to remind us of who we are in Christ. Throughout the passage, we are told that Blind Bartimaeus sat begging. We weren’t informed if he was begging for food or money but we serve a God who always shows up when it seems like all hope is lost. Though Bartimaeus was “blind”, at the sound of one voice, his faith arose. He heard the voice of the One who can heal him. He heard the voice of the One who restores and makes all things new. Oh, Blind Bartimaeus heard the voice of Jesus and he didn’t hesitate but he began to shout “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” As he shouted, he was rebuked and told to be quiet but he shouted all the more and Jesus heard him.

Lessons from Blind Bartimaeus

1. God is never too late. He is always on time.

2. Have faith in Jesus Christ. Don’t put your Faith completely in man. People will fail you but there is only One name that will never fail you.

3. Repent of your sins. Everyday is an opportunity to draw nearer unto Jesus.

4. Let faith arise. Maybe you are trusting God for something and it seems like things will never work out. Your situation is getting too much for you to bear and it seems like there is no way out so you have given up. May you be reminded that the same God who knew about you when you were in your mothers womb is still aware of you. Your situation doesn’t catch God by surprise but even in that situation, there is something that God is requiring of you.

5. Take action. Yes You! It is time to stop feeling pitiful and do the necessary. Blind Bartimaeus was aware of his condition. Although he was blind, he had ears to recognize his moment to rise rise from the pit of shame and walk in victory. It is easy for you to recognize your situation but what are you doing about it? Maybe you have really tried and need God to step in but may you be reminded that He is present in the midst of the storm. He is speaking but are you listening? Can you sense His presence or are you so off that you cannot even recognize His presence in your situation?

6. Recognizing our need for Jesus: It is so easy to think that we can do things on our own. Bartimaeus begged but there no result in asking but when Jesus came to the scene, He acknowledged his own limitations and recognized his need for Jesus’ help. He cried out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” This demonstrates humility and a recognition that we all need the mercy and intervention of Jesus in our lives.

7. Spirit of Boldness: Bartimaeus boldly approached Jesus when called. He put all things aside ( Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus. ) He did not hesitate or hold back, but came to Jesus with eagerness to receive healing. This teaches us as children belonging unto God that we must approach Jesus boldly, laying aside our fears and reservations, and come to Him with confidence and expectancy. For God has not given us the spirit of fear but of love, power and sound mind.

8. Make your request known unto God: Blind Bartimaeus when asked by Jesus what he wanted him to do responded “Rabbi, I want to see.” At his request, he received by faith. So often, we come to God out of fear instead of faith. We come with the wrong motive. We enter into the presence of the One who is Able to do the impossible but operate in fear. ( See Philippians 4:6 )

9. Do Not Return: At the vicinity where Bartimaeus received sight, he was given this instruction by Jesus, “Go,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you.” Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road. Bartimaeus did not return to the place where he sat begging but he followed Jesus. He has encountered Jesus. What no man could do for Him, Jesus did for him. What seemed like a delay was turned into a sudden miracle.

10. New Beginnings: It was a new beginning for Bartimaeus. No longer bound but freed in Christ. He can see clearly. There is power in vision. There is beauty in seeing light but the greatest light is the One who came into the world and longs for all to know Him and walk in light of Him. Light is here but can you see it? I pray for eyes for you to see, ears to be sensitive to voice of the Holy Spirit and heart to be responsive at the appointed time. Child of God, may you not miss your time of visitation.

*One of the many things that the Holy Spirit highlighted to me as I read this story is this: “Every child of God have eyes but many are not seeing because the enemy has blinded so many of them.” We all have been given a gift of vision but not everyone is operating in it. The things of this world have made so many of God’s children go astray, wandering in search of riches, and fame. Children who once revered God, sought His face earnestly are now encamping and dining with the world, taking delight in what seems favorable now but will lead to destruction. So many are blind but yet still professing the name of Jesus. Their lives are not a reflection of Jesus. “The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” In the same way, many who identify as believers have fallen into this compartment. They are walking but their minds, hearts are clouded. They can’t see the light. They are lost but are so full of themselves that they can’t admit their need for Jesus.

More than ever, we need to arise and take our position as children belonging to the light. We must ask Holy Spirit for a new level of sensitivity. We need eyes to see, ears to hear and a heart to be responsive to the Father’s heart cry. May we hunger for more of Jesus. May we tell others about Jesus that they too will encounter Jesus. Each day, souls are dying and many are perishing but the Father’s heart is bleeding for souls to come to the knowledge of Him. I pray that you will have eyes to see the one God has placed alongside of you to be a ministering spirit unto them. Arise, daughter. Take your position, son. Child of God, let your light shine.

Thank you for taking the time to read this blog post. God bless you 🙏🏿. Until next time, stay blessed and rooted in Christ ❤️🥁

Happy Mother’s Day 💐🥁💐

Happy Mother’s Day 💐🥁🎈. To every woman all around the world, we celebrate you. You are a special gift to this world. You are worthy of all the celebration. On this day and always, may you be reminded that you are an immense blessing and God had a purpose when He created you. May this beautiful day be graced with joy, peace, love and all of God’s blessings. Celebrate the woman that you are. God bless you ❤️🤗💕

She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.
She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:
“Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all.”
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
Honor her for all that her hands have done,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate. -Proverbs 31:25-31

To everyone that has lost their mothers, I pray for comfort and strength for you today and always. To every woman that has lost a child, longs to be a mother, you are not alone. As we celebrate the gift of mothers, may you be reminded of all the times you shared with your mother. Though this day isn’t easy for you, may you take joy in knowing that by God’s grace, you will one day reunite with your mother. God bless you 🙏🏿

It’s a special day 💐🤗🥁. Celebrate the women in your life. Shower them with love and care. Take pictures. Eat all the yummy food. Celebrate 💐🎉🎈. Have a wonderful day of celebration 🎈🥁😊

Thank you for taking the time to read this blog post. God bless you all ❤️

Wellspring of Wisdom 📌

Wisdom is a deep well of understanding opened up within you as a fountain of life for others, but it’s senseless to try to instruct a fool. -Proverbs 16:22

There is a purpose to everything that God gives unto man. One of the many gifts that God has given unto man is wisdom. Wisdom is essential for every day living. Wisdom is not reserved for certain seasons and situations. It is a necessity for the soul. Throughout the Bible, we are given many examples of Bible characters who applied wisdom in different situations.

Here are a few examples of some Bible characters that displayed wisdom.

1. Solomon: King Solomon is renowned for his extraordinary wisdom. He is best known for his judgment in the story of the two women claiming to be the mother of the same child (1 Kings 3:16-28).
2. Daniel: Daniel was a wise and devout prophet. He interpreted dreams and visions, and his wisdom was highly regarded by kings such as Nebuchadnezzar and Darius (Daniel 2, Daniel 6).
3. Joseph: Joseph, the son of Jacob, displayed great wisdom throughout his life. He interpreted dreams and rose to a position of authority in Egypt, where he played a vital role in preparing for the famine (Genesis 37-50).
4. Job: Despite facing immense suffering, Job maintained his faith and displayed profound wisdom in his conversations with his friends and with God (Book of Job).
5. Moses: Moses was chosen by God to lead the Israelites out of Egypt. He demonstrated wisdom in guiding the people, resolving disputes, and receiving divine laws on Mount Sinai (Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy).
6. David: King David was known for his wisdom in both military and administrative matters. He wrote many of the Psalms, which reflect his deep understanding of human nature and God’s character (2 Samuel, Psalms).
7. Solomon’s mother: In 1 Kings 3:16-28, an unnamed woman is praised for her wisdom in solving a dispute between two women claiming to be the mother of the same child.
8. Paul: The apostle Paul, although initially a persecutor of Christians, later became a pivotal figure in the early Christian church. His letters in the New Testament showcase his wisdom and theological insights (Epistles of Paul).
9. Jesus: As the Son of God, Jesus displayed profound wisdom in his teachings, parables, and interactions with others. His wisdom and authority were widely recognized during his earthly ministry (New Testament Gospels). And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” This verse indicates Jesus’ growth in wisdom as He matured. ( Luke 2:52 )

As a child of God, we can ask God for wisdom as it written in James 1:5 and it will given unto us. Scripture also tells of of two kinds of wisdom which is found in James 3:13-18. We need wisdom. We cannot operate trying to do things without seeking the Holy Spirit for wisdom. There maybe things in our lives that may seem like it’s just common sense but still yet we need wisdom. Without wisdom, a house can be chaotic. There needs to be a foundation and unless the Lord builds it, it will be in vain. It is my prayer that in everything that you do, you will seek the wisdom of God. You can never have too much wisdom that comes from God. We serve a God who is able to do and give more than we can ask, think or imagine. That’s Our God and He longs for us to seek His face. So seek and let the fountain of wisdom overflow in your life.

Thank you for taking the time to read this blog post. God bless you 🙏🏿. Until next time, stay blessed and rooted in Christ. Remember always, that Jesus loves you ❤️

Hello May 📌

Welcome into the month of grace. What a joy it is to be alive. It is a great privilege to be among the living. So if you alive, make some noise. Give thanks to the Lord. As scripture says in Psalm 150:6 “Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord.” The Lord is worthy of all the praise.

As you and I have stepped out into a new month, it is my prayer that we will overflow in praise. Let praise rise from the inside and out of you. May you rejoice and take delight in the Lord. Make room in your life for the King. Let nothing occupy the space where Jesus needs to be seated. Remember, Jesus must be your first love above all else. So often as believers, we make room for everything but make excuses when it comes to spending time with Holy Spirit. We must learn to prioritize and always make time to read the word, spend time in worship and allow the Holy Spirit to have His way in our lives. When I think about the word priority, I am reminded of Jesus. Although He was placed on Earth for an assignment, He always prioritized being in constant communion with the Father.

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.

Mark 1:35

As a child of God, it is very important to be in constant communion with Holy Spirit. We must be sensitive to the voice of the Holy Spirit. Scripture reminds us in John 10:27 which says “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” It is my prayer that in every season of our lives, we will be hearers and doers of the word. The Holy Spirit speaks but too often we aren’t aware of His voice because of the distraction and noise in our lives. May it be your outcry to know Holy Spirit more than ever before.

Everyday is a new opportunity to know the Holy Spirit. Scripture tells us in John 14:26 that “But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, He will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.” The Holy Spirit is a gift in the form of a person that has been released to us. Many times, the Holy Spirit is acknowledged as a thing but the truth is this and will always remain that the Holy Spirit is a person. The way you view Holy Spirit is exactly how you will treat Him. Maybe you don’t know Holy Spirit. You have heard synopsis of Him but you still don’t understand who Holy Spirit is, but you long to know Him. Remember that as long as you have breath in your lungs, you can know Holy Spirit.

Prayer: Holy Spirit, I want to know you. I make room in my life for you. I give you the permission to have your way in my life. Open my heart, eyes, and ears to be sensitive to you.

One thing I ask from the Lord,
this only do I seek:
that I may dwell in the house of the Lord
all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the Lord
and to seek Him in His temple.

Psalm 27:4

What is that one thing you are asking from the Lord?

In Psalm 27:4, David had a a request and His heart cry was only one thing. This one thing was that he will dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of His life and to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek Him in His temple. In the same way, it is my prayer that with each new day, our heart cry will be to know new dimensions of God more each day. In Luke 10, we are told of the story of Martha and Mary.

The Word ( Luke 10 ) | As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feetlistening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

Remember always, that we as believers have been give free will. We have a choice to make daily. We can declare with our mouths that Jesus is our first love but the way we prioritize Him in our daily schedule says a lot about our heart posture. You see, Martha opened her home but Mary made room in our heart to receive Jesus. Child of God, will you make room in your heart and life for Jesus or are you too occupied with your agenda and everyone’s requests? The choice is yours to make daily but remember the banquet is already prepared. Those who make room in their hearts for the King, are the Ones who partake in the feast.

The Holy Spirit has been knocking at your door and waiting for your hearts response. How long will you keep Him waiting? What truly is your first love?

May your heart’s response in every season be this “Here I am”. Here I am, Holy Spirit.

It’s new beginnings and God is in the midst of it but you see what He is doing in your life? It is my prayer that your heart will receive, your ears will be attentive and your eyes will be able to see and perceive all that God is doing in this season your life. Child of God, make room for the One who longs for you to know Him.

May is here. May this month be graced with God’s goodness and faithfulness in your life. May you experience God’s ultimate best for you. May you walk by faith and not by sight. Be hopeful and remain in the praise lane. Remember always that God is mindful of you. Cheers to a new month. Until next time, stay blessed and rooted in Christ. Remember always that Jesus loves you ❤️

The Refreshing 📌

Are you feeling weary and in need of refreshment? The truth is, there comes a time throughout the journey when our souls are in need of rest. Our physical bodies are tired and our soul becomes weary but even in those times, Jesus makes an invitation to us. He gives us assurance throughout His word. Scripture reminds us in Jeremiah 31:25 which says “I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint.” Maybe you have become weary and tired in serving the Lord. You are worn out and don’t even know how to press forward. Here is the best remedy for you. This is an invitation for all who are weary. Jesus is making an invitation to you by saying “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” ( Matthew 28-30 )

The Father is making an invitation, a call for all those who are weary and burdened to come and receive rest. In accepting this invitation, we are being obedient to the Father’s heart. We are ready to lay our burdens down to the one who cares about us. Here in God’s presence, we trading our pain and yokes that have held us bound. We are learning to trust in God even throughout the process of taking gentle steps to come before Him. We are receiving grace for the journey ahead. Here and now, we are responding to the One who carries our burdens yet calls us by name because He sees and hasn’t forgotten us.

Child of God, the invitation is free but the reality is this “Not every child is ready to accept the invitation”. There are many who feel more comfortable carrying the burdens. There are some that don’t know how to unpack and lay the burdens down. It is my prayer that you will trust the process. Lean on God and not on your own understanding ( Proverbs 3:5-6 ). Acknowledge that He is Sovereign in your life. He reigns above her circumstance and there is no burden that is too heavy that He cannot carry. Jesus has bore it all for love sake so learn to lay your burdens down. Release and make room for the time of refreshing is here. Be obedient to the Father’s instruction so that you can experience the fullness of all that can only be found in His presence. Be Refreshed. Be Refilled. Be Renewed!

The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.
He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters,
He refreshes my soul.

Psalm 23:1-3

Scripture Reflections

But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint. -Isaiah 40:31

The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. -Psalm 19:7

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. -Galations 6:9

Thank you for taking the time to read this blog post. May you experience the refreshment of Lord in every season. God bless you 🙏🏿🥁.

Be Hopeful 📌

Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. -Psalm 42:5

On this special day, my heart was filled with so much joy to celebrate a gift in my life. I had made a plan. I bought a cake for someone to celebrate them and it just seemed like one part of the plan wasn’t going well. It just had to be cake aspect but I remained hopeful but it seemed like things weren’t working out. So I cried but even in that moment, the Holy Spirit reminded me of this scripture ( Psalm 42:5 ). So I read the scripture and I became hopeful. Literally, after I had finished reading this scripture, I received a message about the cake delivery and my heart was filled with so much joy. It was a surprise cake for an amazing person in my life. I absolutely love celebrating people and sharing the love of God with souls in any way possible. My goodness, I sang a new tune when I saw the cake and my heart was even filled with greater joy because everything worked out and the person who received the gift was overjoyed. It was a beautiful surprise and the celebration made my day. God made a way and His daughter is grateful.

So may you be reminded that there is hope in Christ alone. This Hope is alive and active. Jesus is our living Hope. Maybe you have lost all hope. Maybe you are waiting for the promises of God to be fulfilled in your life and it seems like nothing ever works. You have received prophesies for months that have carried unto new years but you haven’t been able to see and experience the manifestation so you are hopeless and have even isolated yourself. You see, I had my plans. I cried but I didn’t just wallow in my tears. I turned to the word of God. I was rest assured that everything was going to work out and surely when I didn’t expect to receive the message, was when it was delivered to me.

Child of God, be hopeful. Put your Hope in Jesus. He alone will never fail you. Remember that He is the anchor of our souls. Maybe you have been clinging on but not with the right motive or you are doing your best but its as if nothing is working out. Remember that the rain doesn’t pour forever. The sun eventually shines again but those who have eyes to see will walk in the light of day. Everyday is a new day and an opportunity to be filled with hope. Ask the Holy Spirit to fill you with Hope and live in light of it. You are not forgotten. Remember as scripture reminds us in Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.”. So rejoice in hope. Take delight in God’s word. Daughter, be hopeful. Son, be so full of hope. God is Faithful. So let faith and hope arise with each new day. Arise and sing a new song, praising the One who loves you and has a plan for your life.

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13

Thank you for taking the time to read this blog post. May you be encouraged and strengthened. God hasn’t forgotten you. He is Faithful till the very end. God bless you ❤️