Encouraging Reads

 Whenever we make an attempt, or set our mind to move into another dimension we will always have to be mindful of what's around us. Our surroundings play a major part in how successful we will be in our new endeavors. When we set our mind and heart to seek God and move into another place with Him, make sure that you surround yourself with like minded people, who either desire the same thing, or won't hinder you in what you are striving to achieve. Be careful with what you allow in your space. The enemy is crafty and will attempt to sabotage your walk of faith, especially when you make a decision to move into another level of faith and grace with God. Check your surroundings as you walk out this life of faith, and don't hesitate to eliminate, or move away from anything that is a distraction and/or hinderance to what you desire to achieve. 

I thought it was very interesting that after spending a considerable amount of time in prayer and meditation I concluded and had peace in knowing that I needed to separate myself from others because I had strayed away from the principles given unto me through revelation that those around me immediately thought something was wrong. When I say wrong I am referring to the fleshly version that it must be something tragic or destructive thing in my marriage, family, work, etc. This is a spiritual matter and I am completely dumbfounded in knowing that you can make a decision to go after God with your all to the point that you have to come out from among them and separate in order to be along with God, and other people take it personal. On numerous occasions in the bible we see where Jesus separated Himself from the crowd to be alone with God. My desire to be closer to God should never offend anyone else in any way, but I conclude that because their thinking immediately swaying in that direct...

Today was one of those days where I took a moment just to look back and reflect on where God has brought me from. To be in the place that I am today and fully recognize that it is only by God's grace is a joyous occasion for me. On my own there is no way I should be sitting here writing this blog, but God saw fit to bring me out of my dark and destructive path of life and set me on a path which brings glory and honor to His name simply because it's only by His grace that this is possible. Maybe you can relate to this thought, and maybe you can't, but one thing I know for sure is that God makes all the necessary provision for the journey when you accept His invitation to come out of that place you were once in, and follow Him on a path that leads to green pastures. Just wanted to share this with you so that you can reflect on your journey and render praise for all that God has done for you as well.  Psalm 119:59, 60 "I thought on my ways, and turned my feet to follow (o...