I am so happy the weekend is almost here I dont know what to do with myself lol. Just stopping by to share a song that blesses me and I listen it to it often. Hope you guys enjoy and have a great weekend.
Hope all is well wiht you guys. Todays message comes from 1 Peter 5:7-10 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. Be self controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil porwls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings. And the GOD of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.
Need some church up in here. I am not feeling to well today, just a lil under the weather but his too shall pass. Sometimes I let my current situations and circumstances get me down. When these times come I have to suit up and remind myself who God is and prepare to fight; by acknowledging that God does not give me these feelings. God wants us to be happy and live life abundantly and when trials come our way he wants us to keep our mind and eyes on him for he is in control of it all so I have to let him have control and just do my part and trust him.
This verse was suggested to me by my girl Lady K a.k.a Kendra @ http://kladycosmetics.blogspot.com/ from my last Talk to Me Thursday post where I admit I often get impatient and rush into things because I often get anxious so this scripture is reminding me that patience is a virtue. The scripture suggested was from the book of Philippians 4:6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. also 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
I just need to know that God sees all and he knows what is best for me and is aware of all my needs and desires before I can even think or imagine it Here are some selections that I have been listening to hope this helps someone like its helping me... Love and praying for you all. CocoaDout..
Jesus is on he main line snippet sorry guys channeling some old school church..
Sometimes I enjoy the misty rain, it brings a calming peaceful serene feeling to me. During this time I dont mind being outside in the rain long as its not a heavy down pour but just the misty rain. The quietness in the air , the calmness of it all, it feels like the mist is purifying the earth and often during this time I talk to God and I try to listen and hear what he is trying to say. Now dont get it twisted I talk to God all the time no matter the place or time. In the shower, in my car, at my desk at work, doesnt mattter but this particular time during the misty rain I feel like God is opening the floor so to say. Well it was raining today a misty rain so I stood outside for awhile and just relaxed and stood still then I looked up at the heavens from where my help comes from and chilled with God.
A particular song comes to mind for me right now, I am expecting some things from God right now and Im trying to patiently wait lol I say that like I really have a choice right no I dont so Im waiting. Hope all is well with you guys say a prayer for me and I am praying for you.. CocoaDout..
I am still praising God thru song and praise. I am so thankful right now, I am not where I want to be or even close to the promises God has for me, but in the midst of my journey I can say Thank you Lord, Thank you for the right now the today, tomorrow and yes even yesterday. I am not perfect and I make mistakes but thank you for every lesson learned and every situation that I shall grow from and be closer to you. Well as we embark on this holiday weekend I pray you guys be safe and enjoy your family and friends. Love you all CocoaDout...
I am praising God through song this week just thanking him for everything he has done for me in my life and for others as well.. So today I am sharing a few songs that encourage me and that I hope show God how important he is to me. Blessings to you all have a safe and wonderful weekend. CocoaDout.
Hope all is well with you guys. Boy this week has been so long and I was off sick from work yesterday and it still feels long geesh. If I told you some of the things me and my family has been through and is currently going through I dont think you would believe it! I dont even believe it sometimes I dont even know how I am sitting here today writing you guys. But what I do know is its by God's grace! He gives us the strength to press on and make it thru he has healed and strengthen us thru Jesus Christ. Well I have been praising God thru songs, songs that encourages and reminds me of where I came from, where I am now and knowing the promises God has for me I know where Im going.. God just wants us to seek him first and all our hearts desires he will give to us as long as its in his will. Hope you have a wonderful and blessed weekend as always im praying for you please send up a pray for me.. much luv CocoaDout...
Deitrick Haddon- Love him like I do
"You want to know why I love Him like I do
Cause when my enemies said I was through
He took me from the bottom
And put me on the top
He laid His hands on me
And now I can't be stopped"
Thats when I remind myself that I aint giving up cuz Im a .....Survivor...=Destiny Child
"After all of the darkness and sadness,
Still comes happiness,
If I surround myself with positive things,
I'll gain prosperity."
I miss you guys so much and I am so sorry for being MIA for a few days, but I got alot going on but who doesn't right? Well lately I am on this journey trying to better myself in God's eyes and just be a better person as a whole I have always tried to strive to be a likeable person and to have the best personality possible every since I was a kid. I always felt as though if you didn't like me for my looks you was going to have to love me because of my personality! Anywho one of the traits I try to do notice I said I try lol. I try not to judge others because you never know what that other person has been through or is currently going through that can cause them to act or react the way they do! I try to understand everyone as an individual we all are different and carry a different story. But anywho I try to understand a person's upbringing or things that they may have encounter along the way that could cause them to be the person that they are. With that being said this here is the no judging zone! I don't wanna judge anyone because I have not walked in that person shoes nor have they walked in mines so I cant say what I would do if I was the other person and I know for a fact no one can say what they would have done if they were me! So I ran across this Scripture in Romans and it just validated how I was feeling. I love you guys and hope you have a wonderful and blessed weekend muahh CocoaDout...
ROMANS 2:1-3 NIV says 1 You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgement on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgement do the same things. 2 Now we know that God's judgement against those who do such things is based on truth. 3 So when you, a mere man, pass judgement on them and yet do the same things, do you think you will escape God's judgement????????
For me this says we should not judge each other because at one point of our lives we have done that very same thing that we are judging for! Like the saying goes people who live in glass houses shall not throw stones!
One of my favorite songs is Vickie Winans Long as I got King Jesus it reminds me that as long as I have Jesus thats all I need and God is the only one who can judge us.
Hope you guys are doing well. I come to you sharing a scripture and song. Right now I am trying to build a better relationship with God so I must love all and walk in love. Sometimes this is hard to do so I have to try to remind myself and seeing this scripture was a reminder of that for me.
Romans 12:17-21 NIV version Womens Devotional Bible
Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: " If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing tghis you will heap burning coals on his head. Do not be overcome by evil but overcome evil..
I hope this word and song selection encourages and lifts somebody sprits today. CocoaDout...
Yes it is Thursday almost time for the weekend and a 3 day weekend for most. I am so excited to be off on Monday aah looking forward to doing a whole bunch of relaxing. Today I bring to you a scripture from Ephesians. I am just thanking God for the where I am in the moment for the right now just hoping that I am learning all lessons that I need to learn in order to grow and be better in his eyes.
Ephesians 5:19-20Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Me and a close friend of mine was having a conversation about some relationships we have with other people in our lives. Even when these certain individuals do wrong or mistreat us God still wants us to walk in love and kindness and forgive. Now this is something that is often very very hard to do so I am just asking God to help me learn the lesson or reason for the hurt and to forgive those who have hurt me and hope that anyone I have hurt or mistreated can forgive me as well. Well nobody is perfect we all strive to become better as we become wiser from life's experiences. Today this song came to mind its Mary Mary Walking.. Hope you guys enjoy and always pray for me and I will be praying for you CocoaDout....
Well its Talk to me Thursday and today I have a scripture for you and also a selection that I have been feeling in my spirit. Can I keep it real with you guys, I am so waiting on the Lord to guide and direct me so that my life can line up the way he wants me to live. In his word he says he wants us to have life and life more abundantly and I am so ready for that! Just been in a slump lately and ready for my breakthrough. Praying for you guys and sending love and kindness your way. CocoaDout..xoxoxo
The Scripture:
Isaiah 40:31 - But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.
The Selection:
Fred Hammond featuring John P Kee- They that wait.. I have been playing this song over and over and it really lifts my spirit and no matter what I still will give God the praise. Hope this helps someone.
How are you guys doing? Same ole with me I am just waiting for my dark clouds to go away. I had a good day yesterday nothing happened just decided not to worry about anything. I'm tired of planning, figuring things out, wishing, wanting, just want a day where i can just enjoy the day no work, no bills, no plans, no nothing just to get up when i want eat something, drink something, get dressed, go walking and enjoy the weather, no time limit, nothing scheduled and not be responsible for anything. Just waiting for a brighter day. which lead me into this selection.. Kirk Franklin Brighter Day... and also Donald Lawrence This post was done Thursday but blogger site was down and I was unable to get on for some reason.. well hope you guys enjoy stay tuned coming with my April Favs..CocoaDout...
Its late and I am still up so decided to talk to you guys. Well today is Thursday May 5, 2011 it has been 6 years today since I lost my little brother. He was killed by some idiots who tried to rob him for some shoes yall, like this foolishness has to stop! Anyway during this time of year I always feel a little down and unfortunately it feels like I am losing more and more of my family and friends. The only thing that keeps me sane is I know that God has a plan he is alpha and omega and everything is in his hands, he knows our beginning and our end! Well I am not trying to get anyone down but just sharing part of my personal journey and some of the struggles that I face and believe me this is only a small peek into my life but through it all God has kept me.. cause its more in my story but I want my hurt to be my testimony that through it all no matter what I am more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ... So today I share with you guys a few pieces that I have been listening too. Hope all is well with you guys..till the next time CocoaDout....
Greg Oquin- I told the Storm I chose this mime selection..performed by trinity praise group video courtesy of youtube.
Today I am still praising God through song, I am not where I want to be in life but I can say some people has things worse than I do. So in the midst of my trials and tribulations, I am so thankful that God is still my refuge. I hope you guys enjoy this selection I heard it on the radio and I froze immediately the words just grabbed my soul. Hope this inspires someone today as it is ministering to me..CocoaDout.
Nobody Greater by Veshawn Mitchell [Verse 1:]
I climbed up to the highest mountain
I looked all around, couldn't find nobody
Went down into the deepest valley
Looked all around down there, couldn't find nobody
I went across the deep blue sea
Couldn't find one to compare... to your grace, your love, your mercy
Nobody greater... nobody greater than you
[Chorus: x2]
Searched all over... couldn't find nobody
I looked high and low... still couldn't find nobody
Nobody greater... nobody greater no... nobody greater than you
[Verse 2:]
Nobody can heal... like you can
Oh most holy one you are the Great I Am
Awesome in all your ways and mighty is your hand
You are He who carried out redemption's plan
You are He who carried out redemption's plan
[Chorus: x2]
Searched all over... couldn't find nobody
I looked high and low... still couldn't find nobody
Nobody greater... nobody greater... nobody greater than you
Nobody greater... nobody greater... nobody greater than you [repeat, adlib and fade]
We Shall Receive By Kevin Davidson
2x-
Let us not be weary in well doing
We shall receive if we faint not
We shall receive if we faint not
Dont complain take the pain
Shed no tear know he's near
We shall receive if we faint not
3x-
Vamp
Oh, oh.
Oh, oh, ooh yeah!
We shall receive if we faint not
We shall receive if we faint not
Invert
Oh, Oh! oh ooh!
Oh, Oh! oh,ooh!
Oh, Oh! oh ooh yeah!
We shall receive if we faint not.
We shall receive if we faint not.
Well it seems to me that I'm always doing my worship wednesday's very early thursday morning. So I have decided to start calling it Talk to me Lord Thursdays.. I know thats long but if anyone has any suggestions on what else to name it I welcome any ideas. And with that being said Wednesday will most likely be Whats up with me Wednesday. Now onto the Word..
Well I have been going thru alot of trials for the past few months or even year I can say. Recently I was in the position where I didnt have a vehicle and was stuck w/o transportation. Now ladies come on now a diva needs her own ride! I am currently working 2 jobs and I help out alot with my family. So I need to be able to move around without waiting on someone else to take me places im independent and never really had to rely on others to get me around I'm normally the person u call to get a ride or a jump. But anyways I didnt panic, and get too upset I simply prayed and asked the Lord to help me with this situation for I know he knows all my needs and desires. Im trying to get better at how I react to situations and circumstances in my life. So lets just say God blessed me with another car in a week, I went almost a week without a car. I have never bought a car that quickly. So with that being said, I feel that God responded to that pray because I decided not to react in the way I normally do to things, I said Im going to trust God this time I have to start putting more trust in him and I know he will make a way out of no way as he always do! I remember singing a song with the women's choir at church that was called " We shall recieve if we faint not" By Kevin Davidson this reminds me of a scripture from:
Galatians 6:9-10 (King James Version)
9And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not. 10As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.
I encourage you right now if you are going thru any trials or tribulations right now to just hold on and keep the faith. Do not panic hold onto God's word and promises and continue to give him praise for what he has done for you and for the things that he will do for you in the future. For God will get you out of your time of trouble. I was unable to get a video with the song referred to above but I did find the lyrics. I encourage you if possible to find the song and let it meditate in your spirit and I pray that it helps you whenever you may need it. I love you guys and thank you for coming thru again. Stay blessed and until the next time CocoaDout...
