I will never forget the 20th day of January, 2009! History was made in a country that is one of the greatest countries on the face of the earth. President B.H Obama took oath and is now the 44 President of the United States, as the first black president. The crowd was full of black, white, old, young, veterans, seasoned people, and anyone and everyone who weathered the cold.
I watched and listen to a man who will need so much help to correct a land in turmoil, fear, hurt, and is distracted by everything.. but God. I don't expect him to change the world in 4 years, nor do I expect him to work miracles. I pray that God will have his hand on this country and its leaders. I pray that wisdom will fill the room and heads in the way in which they should lead. I believe that God placed in the White House who he wanted. I still firmly believe the heart of a king is in the hands of God. Obama is our leader, but as Americans we need so badly to seek God. I will celebrate a moment that I never thought I would ever see. I will rejoice in a time where a color barrier has been cracked, plowed, and broken down. I smile because I have seen change, while I'm alive.
TGBTG
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Finished for now
Over the last couple of weeks, I have been stressed, frustrated, doubtful, and down right angry about my situation. I question would I be this mess if I was still in Detroit? I have questioned where if any help would come from, emotionally, spiritually, and found nothing. God has a way of dropping in my spirit, past teaching from my pastor in Detroit.. blessing comes after the confusion. Now, I can't complain to much about being blessed because I know he has taken care of me more than even I felt is sufficient. I really needed someone at that time... NOTHING. Not saying my wife was not enough, but she and child should be relaxing and getting ready to meet each other face to face.
So, we began to sow seed again for what we are believing in and would you believe it, God showed up again. I guess not having TV for about 3 weeks, and listening for the call of God would have paid off. Now, for those who don't know about all our testimonies, everything that we have has been some how blessed in such a way, that if not for God, I don't know how it happened. We call, and gave a price that no sane person would have taken. The sane person called back and drop out asking price down, lol. So we are paying a lot less than what they wanted, and kept us within our budget. The greatest part is, that it is where my wife wanted to stay at anyway. The colors are great, and God is awesome.
I am so grateful for all the prayers that have gone up for us. I needed this to happen for me to see that God is in control and he will answer in his time. I also, needed to see that my line to God has to be connected at all times and not just the time I need him. I felt alone for the most part because I was looking for someone to rescue us. What I got was some time on my face in the presence of God and a renewed confidence that he has always been there.
"This is a call, this is a call out.. because every time I fall down, I reach out to you"
TGBTG
So, we began to sow seed again for what we are believing in and would you believe it, God showed up again. I guess not having TV for about 3 weeks, and listening for the call of God would have paid off. Now, for those who don't know about all our testimonies, everything that we have has been some how blessed in such a way, that if not for God, I don't know how it happened. We call, and gave a price that no sane person would have taken. The sane person called back and drop out asking price down, lol. So we are paying a lot less than what they wanted, and kept us within our budget. The greatest part is, that it is where my wife wanted to stay at anyway. The colors are great, and God is awesome.
I am so grateful for all the prayers that have gone up for us. I needed this to happen for me to see that God is in control and he will answer in his time. I also, needed to see that my line to God has to be connected at all times and not just the time I need him. I felt alone for the most part because I was looking for someone to rescue us. What I got was some time on my face in the presence of God and a renewed confidence that he has always been there.
"This is a call, this is a call out.. because every time I fall down, I reach out to you"
TGBTG
Sunday, January 11, 2009
My prayer
It has truly been a awesome hoilday for our family. God is really blessing and testing us in these times. I am so glad a have such a confidence in God to provide for us and he has never fail so far! Anywho, I have been day dreaming a lot, about the time when my child arrives and grows up. How I get to play sports, talk about the bird and the bees, and really show them how a man and a women should interact. Tough job... right!! I am so excited to share the word of God, and train in the way God is leading. It will be fun to see how this changes the very dyinamics of the family. I know the future will be bright for them because we are sowing seed in their name already, and fasting a praying against things that I know are hinderance. I can't wait to shape their future and help them become whatever it is they want to be. To create a path where the struggles I face won't knock them down. The very curses from my father and my father, father will be no more. These thing scare me because I have had to handle them in my walk.
I hope this child is like their mother in a scense, they are creative and intellegent. They will in the mist of problems, seek God and read his word. I hope they have the same heart to forgive and look for the greater good in situation even when it looks bad. I hope they can stand up to grief, disappointment, and hurt. I hope this kid has the will to step out of the box and try new things, meet new people and in the mist of it all stand alone.
I hope my child is like me in the ways that even with nothing, thought prayer I have made it. I hope they can survive the door that will be closed down because everyone won't understand them. I hope they can say what they mean, mean what they say, and yet in still be a real person. I hope they find themselves quickly and not allow ingorance to dictate their relationship with people in this world. I hope they have the strength like me to push thought the "no's" and still be humble enought to admit when they are wrong in front of people, family, and friends. I hope they have a focus to better themsleves, family and all that matter to them in this life.
I hope they have a giving heart to help whenever they can without looking for someone to pay them. I hope they have compassion for lost souls and those who don't know Christ. It is my sincere pray that God keeps, protects, and bless my child.
TGBTG
PS.. if you are in the praying mood, throw up a few for us.
I hope this child is like their mother in a scense, they are creative and intellegent. They will in the mist of problems, seek God and read his word. I hope they have the same heart to forgive and look for the greater good in situation even when it looks bad. I hope they can stand up to grief, disappointment, and hurt. I hope this kid has the will to step out of the box and try new things, meet new people and in the mist of it all stand alone.
I hope my child is like me in the ways that even with nothing, thought prayer I have made it. I hope they can survive the door that will be closed down because everyone won't understand them. I hope they can say what they mean, mean what they say, and yet in still be a real person. I hope they find themselves quickly and not allow ingorance to dictate their relationship with people in this world. I hope they have the strength like me to push thought the "no's" and still be humble enought to admit when they are wrong in front of people, family, and friends. I hope they have a focus to better themsleves, family and all that matter to them in this life.
I hope they have a giving heart to help whenever they can without looking for someone to pay them. I hope they have compassion for lost souls and those who don't know Christ. It is my sincere pray that God keeps, protects, and bless my child.
TGBTG
PS.. if you are in the praying mood, throw up a few for us.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Learning to live with what life gives you...
and thankful for who your sharing your life with!
Its been an interesting couple of weeks that is for sure. Happy that the holidays went well, but sad to see what was left behind (water). Some of you know what I am talking about. Sorry to say, that the majority of the cleanup has been done by my wonderful husband. From packing up the kitchen to moving all my books once again. He has not complained (maybe once when some collective plate fell on him!), and I need to give him alot of thanks. Thanks, babe!
Many of the things that he has done so I can rest have not gone unnoticed. I appreciate all of them. And, he knows to keep Cheerios and milk nearby and some chocolate. I know we will get through this time, and there is no one I would rather do it with than him. He brightens up my day by singing the Lion King (all the way to church!!) and making up songs for our baby! Thumper, now named Jabs, is always on the move, especially when he/she hears daddy singing.
Most of all, its been a moment in time that we have relied upon God's strength, timing and wisdom. I can see how we have grown through this and allowed it to make us stronger. But, we've also had our bumps in our road as well. I recognize your responsible protection over this family, and thank you for it. I love you.
Well, time for us (lil one and I) to go to bed for some relaxing zzz's with a hopeful tomorrow ahead of us and a thankful heart!
TGBTG - the wifey and child
Its been an interesting couple of weeks that is for sure. Happy that the holidays went well, but sad to see what was left behind (water). Some of you know what I am talking about. Sorry to say, that the majority of the cleanup has been done by my wonderful husband. From packing up the kitchen to moving all my books once again. He has not complained (maybe once when some collective plate fell on him!), and I need to give him alot of thanks. Thanks, babe!
Many of the things that he has done so I can rest have not gone unnoticed. I appreciate all of them. And, he knows to keep Cheerios and milk nearby and some chocolate. I know we will get through this time, and there is no one I would rather do it with than him. He brightens up my day by singing the Lion King (all the way to church!!) and making up songs for our baby! Thumper, now named Jabs, is always on the move, especially when he/she hears daddy singing.
Most of all, its been a moment in time that we have relied upon God's strength, timing and wisdom. I can see how we have grown through this and allowed it to make us stronger. But, we've also had our bumps in our road as well. I recognize your responsible protection over this family, and thank you for it. I love you.
Well, time for us (lil one and I) to go to bed for some relaxing zzz's with a hopeful tomorrow ahead of us and a thankful heart!
TGBTG - the wifey and child
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