The Thoughts of a Coffee Drinking Vessel

1 Corinthians 10:23(NIV) reads: " Everything is permissible-but not everything is beneficial. Everything is permissible-but not everything is constructive." CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can do whatever you want to do. Now.... are you seeing any benefits? Speaking from experience, doing what you want to all the time can eventually hurt you. A lot of times it is more destructive than constructive. Let's keep it real shall we. At some point in time you will have to start making mature decisions in this walk with Christ. At some point in time, you have to stop partying all night Saturday and then attending church on Sunday and giving God a hungover praise. You cannot open your legs (Ladies) to every man you date. Do you realize everytime you sleep with someone you are connecting more than your bodies? Be mindful. You cannot cuss out everybody and then preach love. You cannot correct any and everybody and nobody can tell you anything. Hypocritical much.. yeah...

There are people in your life that need your prayers. This is something that we all know. Have you ever prayed for somebody that you don't know? Mind blowing question right?! Effective prayers have a postive affect on a life, yours included. It is actually a sign of maturity when you pray for someone you don't know. We have to get out of our "prayer" comfort zones. Pray for others besides your closest family and friends. When was the last time you prayed for an enemy? You need to pray for them on a consistent basis. God will place them in your presence so you can pray for them. Prayer changes your life and other people's lives. It is one of the most beautiful and humble acts you can do. And remember to be effective with your prayers. You don't need big words to pray. All you need is a sincere heart and a willing spirit. Realize this: when you pray and cry.. Your tears never fall down your face. They fall up. Scripture: Colassians 1:9-13 Follow me on ...

I started handwriting this blog Friday night. I came home and did not finish due to getting rest and I worked both jobs on Saturday. Sunday morning when I got to church, Bishop Gibson's sermon was on change. Same scripture I had been studying concerning this blog post. Me and my Jesus had a moment. Have you ever had to shake yourself? Have you ever had a thought that messed your day up? Nobody had to say a word to you, but you messed yourself up. It is not always intentional, but sometimes what you are surrounded by can influence your thoughts. When those moments occur, realize that it is a part of life and it is an on going process. Your thoughts affect your body and your soul. A mind is a terrible thing to waste and a serious force to be reckoned with. The scripture I am coming from is Romans 12:2 (NLT) which reads: "Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let GOD transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to k...

I looked up the definition of the words foundation, recover, and specialist. The word foundation: a basis upon which something stands or is supported. The word recover: to get back again. The word specialist: a person who specializes in a particular branch of learning or activity. I did not look up the word collapse. I already knew that it meant falls apart. And because at one point in my life I did not have the right foundation. So my world collapsed. It wasn't until I turned 30 years old that I realized this: Jesus Christ should be your foundation. I was always taught that but never applied it to my life. Everything that I tried to do before He truly reigned in my life, collapsed. My relationships (personal and professional), my school work, my life in general. You are looking at someone who used to drink on the job and no one knew about it. A functional drunk if you will. You are looking at a woman who with a look could get her and her best friend money from customers w...