There is something about a dreamer! Not a dreamer in the sense of someone with their heads up in the clouds, but a visionary... A dreamer is not easily swayed to move off of what he sees or knows to be true. Once a dreamer sees the end result, he is almost destined to reach that goal!
But there is something else very unique about dreamers...they are always surrounded by "dream thieves"! Dream Thieves are almost as determined as the dreamer, but their desire is to see the dream die.
Dream Thieves don't always come in the form of people; Satan is too clever for that. No, he sends the economy, job loss and declining markets to form what he believes to be insurmountable odds against what you know to be your destiny - the dream fulfilled.
But I love the scripture that reminds me "As for you [Satan - Dream Thief], you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good in order to bring about this present result! Genesis 50:20
I have to admit, Satan's no slouch! He almost had me going for a while there! My daughter is on her way to college - how are we going to pay for it now? Hmmm...for the past 7 years we knew our income was much to high to ever qualify for financial aid, so we set ourselves to pay cash - $50,000 per year - no problem right...well that was then and this is now...
While Satan thought he would mess with our finances, all he really did was gave us optimum qualification for financial aid and scholarships! Not only that, he made it possible for me to also pay for Law School for myself- with Financial Aid! As a matter of fact, business was so busy at one time, I never knew how I would even be able to accomplish the goal of attending Law School...well, I have the time and the money now!
And you thought Evil against me!!! God used it for my good! And to make matters even better, because I am a tither and a faithful disciple of Christ, business is improving in the midst of this economy ~
You can't stop destiny. So to the world I say, BEHOLD, THIS DREAMER COMETH! And she can't be stopped...and neither can you! Dream on and don't let anything or anyone stop the vision from coming to pass.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Thursday, January 15, 2009
The Faithfulness of God
God is Faithful!
Proverbs 24:6
For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity.
Psalm 37:23-25
The steps of a good man are established by the LORD, And He delights in his way. Even if he has a fall he will not be without help: for the hand of the Lord is supporting him. I have been young and now I am old, Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken Or his descendants begging bread.
I admit, there were times over the past year that I felt I had just fell right off the "high" horse, sort of speak! I had spent years growing in the knowledge of God. I matriculated from babe in Christ to Minister of the Gospel; 17 years dedicated to getting to know Jesus; 10 years of financial freedom and then 2008 happened! What a year! Good Ridden!!!
I really could not understand what had knocked me down. As a matter of fact, I spent so much time trying to figure out how I got knocked down, I failed to take control and get back up! I think I was in shock! I had suddenly been faced with financial challenges and "people" challenges...it was an interesting year to say the least...But God!
Finally, 2009 I had an epiphany! I remembered who I was and more importantly who I belonged to! I am a child of the Most High God. He calls me righteous and a good man! And yes, the Bible says that my footsteps are ordered by God. And because they are ordered by God, though I may fall, I shall rise again! Even if I fall seven times (God forbid) I will rise again! And not only will I rise, but that stumbling block Satan put in my path, the one I somehow missed and failed to dodge, it will not accomplish what Satan set out for it to accomplish. Those stumbling blocks were meant to destroy me, but the hand of God supported me and He was my help!
So I am constantly reminded that God is faithful! No, it doesn't feel good to fall. I don't like it at all. I was created to be on top and to stay on top. As a matter of fact, the God I serve says He is able (and I believe willing) to keep me from falling! Nonetheless, God gets the glory out of it! I have learned much and have been able to teach much through all of this. I have actually come out of 2008 stronger, wiser and much more determined to be an example.
So I leave my enemy with this:
Genesis 50:20
Even though you planned evil against me, God planned good to come out of it. This was to keep many people alive, as he is doing now.
Proverbs 24:6
For a righteous man falls seven times, and rises again, But the wicked stumble in time of calamity.
Psalm 37:23-25
The steps of a good man are established by the LORD, And He delights in his way. Even if he has a fall he will not be without help: for the hand of the Lord is supporting him. I have been young and now I am old, Yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken Or his descendants begging bread.
I admit, there were times over the past year that I felt I had just fell right off the "high" horse, sort of speak! I had spent years growing in the knowledge of God. I matriculated from babe in Christ to Minister of the Gospel; 17 years dedicated to getting to know Jesus; 10 years of financial freedom and then 2008 happened! What a year! Good Ridden!!!
I really could not understand what had knocked me down. As a matter of fact, I spent so much time trying to figure out how I got knocked down, I failed to take control and get back up! I think I was in shock! I had suddenly been faced with financial challenges and "people" challenges...it was an interesting year to say the least...But God!
Finally, 2009 I had an epiphany! I remembered who I was and more importantly who I belonged to! I am a child of the Most High God. He calls me righteous and a good man! And yes, the Bible says that my footsteps are ordered by God. And because they are ordered by God, though I may fall, I shall rise again! Even if I fall seven times (God forbid) I will rise again! And not only will I rise, but that stumbling block Satan put in my path, the one I somehow missed and failed to dodge, it will not accomplish what Satan set out for it to accomplish. Those stumbling blocks were meant to destroy me, but the hand of God supported me and He was my help!
So I am constantly reminded that God is faithful! No, it doesn't feel good to fall. I don't like it at all. I was created to be on top and to stay on top. As a matter of fact, the God I serve says He is able (and I believe willing) to keep me from falling! Nonetheless, God gets the glory out of it! I have learned much and have been able to teach much through all of this. I have actually come out of 2008 stronger, wiser and much more determined to be an example.
So I leave my enemy with this:
Genesis 50:20
Even though you planned evil against me, God planned good to come out of it. This was to keep many people alive, as he is doing now.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
This is our Year!
I am so glad that I have a role model and mentor such as Dr. Dee Dee Freeman! As I have watched her grow and evolve as a Woman of God, I too have evolved into a better person, a more diverse person, a more enlightened person and a person, much more in touch with the Will and Purpose of God.
"Begin to Dream Again!" "You are entitled to your dreams!" These were the directives Dr. Dee Dee proclaimed as she ministered an awesome word "I Have a Dream" during today's Women Walking in the Word Fellowhip.
You know, even those of us who have learned to live by faith - keeping our eyes on God, can get distracted by the unprecedented events in todays economy. Dreams were fading, dreams were being altered and many dreams had been vacated - all being dictated by the circumstances of the day. But now, I have made a decision to DREAM AGAIN!
I have pulled out my goals, dreams and vision and looked at them asking "Can these dead bones live again?" And thanks to my mentor, my Woman of God, Dr. Dee Dee, I was reminded of the answer. The answer that has been proclaimed so much over the past 2 years during our historic presidential election. The answer that was spawn on the heels of the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King over 40 years ago. The answer to Can my dreams live again? Or more appropriately, Can I dream again....
YES, I CAN!
and now,
YES, I WILL!
"Begin to Dream Again!" "You are entitled to your dreams!" These were the directives Dr. Dee Dee proclaimed as she ministered an awesome word "I Have a Dream" during today's Women Walking in the Word Fellowhip.
You know, even those of us who have learned to live by faith - keeping our eyes on God, can get distracted by the unprecedented events in todays economy. Dreams were fading, dreams were being altered and many dreams had been vacated - all being dictated by the circumstances of the day. But now, I have made a decision to DREAM AGAIN!
I have pulled out my goals, dreams and vision and looked at them asking "Can these dead bones live again?" And thanks to my mentor, my Woman of God, Dr. Dee Dee, I was reminded of the answer. The answer that has been proclaimed so much over the past 2 years during our historic presidential election. The answer that was spawn on the heels of the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King over 40 years ago. The answer to Can my dreams live again? Or more appropriately, Can I dream again....
YES, I CAN!
and now,
YES, I WILL!
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