Little Foxes of Faith Series Part 2
August 7, 2009
Little Foxes of Faith pt. 2
The next issue that many Christians face is WORRY. People believe that when you worry about something it shows that you care or that is of importance to you, but that is the exact opposite. The word of God teaches us that we’re not supposed to worry about anything.
WORRY- concerned, anxious, troubled easy.
Matthew 6:25-34 Jesus speaks to his people telling us that he cares for us
I Peter 5:7 Tells us to cast our cares on him.
Worrying never changes circumstances and it is the opposite of Faith, where worry abides Faith cannot live.
Quite similar to worry FEAR is a gripping emotion that renders Christians powerless when you should be fighting. A good illustration on fear operating against faith is the story when Jesus commanded Peter to walk on water with him. Jesus said “Be of good cheer! It is I: do not be afraid.
FEAR- be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or outcome of events.
When you find yourself in a difficult situation and you feel the spirit of fear coming on you bind it and command it to flee because fear is not of God and therefore has no legal right to dwell in you.
Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus gave Peter the authority and power to walk on water, once Peter let his emotions grab hold of him he began to sink. The same is true in our lives today, God has given us power to move mountains but many of us are just so afraid to step out on Faith we spend our whole lives wondering what could’ve been instead of trusting God and living life to our maximum potential. Jesus goes on to say “O you of little faith why did you doubt?” Fear has become one of the greatest down falls of many people fear of succeeding of failing; I don’t know what it is. Whenever you find yourself wanting to give up think about the words Jesus asked Peter WHY DOUBT? Do you not trust your heavenly father enough to know that if you trust him completely and obey his word he will never let you fail? There is no failing when you live in Christ.
Philippians 4:13 Says “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” we see it throughout the scripture God telling us his children to have faith and trust in him.
The difference between people who succeed tremendously in life and those that don’t is simply those who operate in Fear and those who go for the gusto. As a Child of God you must understand you already have the upper hand in any situation and in any battle, once you understand that and operate in it you will be able to conquer and overcome any obstacle.
Ask yourself what’s the difference between FEAR & RESPECT.
Jay-Z Speaks On The Blueprint 3 Cover
August 4, 2009
Jay on the Blueprint 3
What the game needs is Mr. Sean Carter aka Jay Z. Jay has been one of the only rappers to have phenomenal success both musically and his business ventures. Many of us have been greatly anticipating the release of The Blueprint 3. In this interview Jay sits down with MTV news to share his thoughts on what the game is missing.
The Little Foxes of Faith
August 3, 2009
Disclaimer: If you’re not a Christian this piece won’t make much sense to you, so don’t waste my time or yours by posting meaningless comments.
If you are a Christian and you’re confused, or need clarification please comment and I will respond as soon as I can.
It is safe to say that many Christians are not living the abundant and victorious life that God promised us and Jesus died for us to have. When we find ourselves lacking in any area most people say well that’s the way it is, there’s nothing I can do about it and variety of other ridiculous things. I am here to inform you that your life is completely and entirely in your hands. YES God knows everything that has happened and will happen in your life, but he has given you free will to make your own choices. Your faith is what determines your life.
This is a series that requires you to be completely honest with yourself and where you are in life the intention is to locate yourself so that you can change your lifestyle and transform your life so you must STUDY!!
So here they are “The little foxes of Faith” please read the scriptures provided and study them. If you find yourself holding on to any of these foxes, they may very well be the reason your being held back and your life is not as rich as it should be LET THEM GO!!
Song of Solomon 2:15 tell us to Catch the little foxes that spoil the vines….
Spoil -Destroy and corrupt
Un- forgivenessnever carry un-forgivenessUnforgiveness is a poison the enemy uses against us and it will consume you if you don’t rid yourself of it
Matthew 18:23-35is a parable that illustrates 3 pts. Ephesians 4:32God forgives us time and time again so we must also forgive one another.
The mercy of God b) The liability of un-forgiveness c) how far we must go to get our acts together
I John 1:9Another matter that has to be dealt with is self loathing and not being able to forgive yourself, Jesus said he will forgive all your sins once you confess them. The problem most Christians have is that they don’t forgive themselves and you allow the guilt of your past to keep you in bondage. When you confess your sins God cleanses you. By faith you have to see yourself as cleansed no matter how you feel on the inside. DON’T FEEL GULITY ABOUT NOT FEELING GUILTY. You must also remember that it is Satan’s duty to bring up your past to plant thoughts in your head to make you feel like you’re not forgiven but, know this God sees you as the blessed and righteous therefore you must also see yourself in that manner.
*Remember always that forgiving is an act of will. WHAT WILL YOU DO?*
Black is Beautiful
July 15, 2009
Black literature, when we think of black writers many of the same names pop in our heads Langston Hughes, Alice Walker, and Maya Angelou. Indeed all these writers are timeless and have written beautiful works, but there are so many more authors who have fallen under the radar. As a writer I dread that one day a culture that is so enriched with beauty works of literature will be lost to a generation who never took the time to see into the souls of people who gave their lives in words as hope of freedom and escape. Blacks culturally have the most enriching, interesting, and fascinating stories to tell. Since we have come to America blacks have used the arts as a means of expressing the pain and joy that life brings. The intricate words and details used by a people who have fought for centuries and made their niche as people who have never blended in, use writing as a means of escape. The beautiful thing about writing is there is no wrong way. Yes people have their preference and style of writing but the freedom you have when you use words is something that no one can take from you. There’s no need to blend in a world where people don’t know what it is to be an individual. So when you have free time check out some of these authors allow yourself to get lost in a world of words. Keep black literature alive.
Theme for English B – Langston Hughes
Motto- Langston Hughes
Like A Winding Sheet- Ann Petry
Invisible Man- Ralph Ellison (novel)
Women- Alice Walker
To a Dark Girl- Gwendolyn B. Bennett
Wallace Thurman, Marcus Garvey, Richard Wright, Lorraine Hansberry, Toni Morrison, Yusef Komnyakka.
All great authors you should know!!
A Dream Deffered
July 15, 2009
“What happens to a dream deffered? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore –then run”?
If you have never read the poem or heard the words, somehow they seem to evoke emotion. “Harlem” was written by Langston Hughes as a warning. Often we grow weary and lose sight of our goals because of all the “stuff” we have going on. So what’s the difference between those who soar to levels of unparallel success and others who spend their lives asking what happened? We all know the answer and know very well how to prevent failure. It’s all about choices.
When God put us on the earth he gave all of us the greatest gift, the gift of FREE WILL. No matter where you were born, who your parents are, or economic and social status you have the god given ability to move mountains. The problem lies in you we tell ourselves that our dreams are too difficult and go to desperate lengths to convince each other why we can’t accomplish goals. If we take time to listen to the disparity the world gives us yes of course its easy to fall off track and succumb to the stereotypes and pre conceived notions set to trap you. The testament of a great person is the ability to rise above all the traps and bull in this world and hone in your abilities to be great.
It’s my belief that everyone has “what it takes” don’t wait on others to tell you your great, it has been scientifically proven that the average human only uses 10% of their brain just imagine what we could accomplish if we hone in on the other 90%. I don’t claim to be any type of motivational speaker but I know that sometimes we all need encouragement. You don’t owe it to anyone but yourself to challenge yourself daily and push yourself to new heights.
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