The Thoughts of a Coffee Drinking Vessel

Recalling the story of David and Goliath, Saul at first would not let David fight the giant. Once David shared convinced him by telling him of his previous victories, he (David) was allowed to confront Goliath. There was a couple of problems. The first one was that Saul wanted David to wear his armor. It didn't fit. Saul had completely looked over David's testimony. David declared that the Lord who had delivered him from the lion and the bear would deliver him from the giant Goliath. Being respectful to the person who was over him David put on the armor. After moving around in it, he told Saul I can't go in this; It doesn't fit me. We all have Saul's in our lives. That goes without saying. They will doubt you before you go into battle. They have never seen the things you had to kill in order to survive. They will eventually allow you to go into battle, but will try to get you to wear their armor. They still doubt what God has done and don't believe you are rea...

It is important that you connect with people (women in particular) that are ready to give birth to something great just like you. Everyone has a purpose but if not careful you can kill the gift being birthed. When you are around people who are not going anywhere you can truly lose focus of what you are supposed to be doing in Christ. When you are surrounded with people who have the same spirit you have what we call a "Divine Connection". Ever notice how a pregnant woman glows. The same thing happens in the spirit. Pregnant women take care of the child(gift) before they have to push them out. Again, the same thing happens in the spirit. Take care of what was planted into you before you push it out. In Luke 1:41 the baby leapt with joy when he heard Mary's voice. Elizabeth did not see Mary when she first called out. Do you have someone in your life like that? Does your spirit leap when you hear their voice before you see them? If so you have a divine connection in your life...

There comes a point in time in your life where you have to add the word "No" to your vocabulary and actually mean it. Contrary to popular opinion, the word "No" is not a curse word. It is actually a blessing to your life. Think about all the times you said yes to someone or something that should have been a no. How did you feel? Used, bad, frustrated, irritated, mad, confused, conflicted, bamboozled, hoodwinked, led astray, etc. LOL yes I know that was a bit much but I need for you all to get the point. Putting yourself through an unnecessary battle will cause you to end up distracted and losing the war. You want to really how the "No" is for real? If it doesn't bless your life you don't entertain it. If it doesn't benefit the kingdom, I'm not with it. Check the tone of the voice, the look in the eyes, and especially facial expressions. You can nonverbally say no too. More importantly, God's "No" is for real. He knows what...

This is the year of the underdog believe it or not. I got this revelation as I have been watching the NCAA tournament aka March Madness. The underdog can be described as those who are overlooked, ignored, walked over, and walked on. These are the people who will rise up and make an impact on the world. One thing about an underdog that some people fail to see, we (yes because I am an underdog too lol) do not stop working. And in a very transparent and honest moment, we want to give up but something in us will not let us quit. We actually have a tendency to work harder than ever. A underdog soon comes to the realization that even though people do not see what it is that we are doing, God sees everything. We stop resisting so we can hear what God is telling us. We also come to the realization that sometimes God is protecting us so that our gifts are not abused or infected. My words of encouragement is that all of you who want to throw in the towel should not do so. Use that towel to w...

I am at the place where people in my life have been repositioned. They no longer play the role I thought they should have. When you get to a certain place in your life realize that you cannot take everyone where God is taking you. There are some people that you will have to distance yourself from. It may hurt (living witness) but in the end you will be better for it. Every good person is not good for you in this destiny walk you are taking. People are like the seasons. They change. Some people cannot handle your winter but are around in the spring. Some don't like the summer because they cannot stand the heat but once fall comes and the autumn rains(blessings) come they are waltzing in like nothing has changed. Realize that you are not in the same place when you started this walk with Christ. As you mature and grow your taste and tolerance will change. And you have to take it very seriously. Everyone that started with you will not understand and will have something to say. And ...

It is possible to be saved, single, and successful. Even though society has a tendency to from upon this, I have discovered that because I know that I will not be single forever, that this is a blessing to be single right. Ecclesiastes 3 tells that there is a time for everything under the sun. Take this moment to realize who you are as a person so that when you meet the one for you that it is a struggle. You need to be able to give your significant other all of you now and not a piece of you wrapped in the past. This is the opportunity to set goals for your life. This is your "me" time basically. Enjoy it. And don't count being single as a curse because it is not that at all. Don't be so desperate that you end of settling for less than the blessing. If you are hurting right now take this time to heal. Your success depends on your healthy mind, soul, spirit, and heart. Success isn't monetary. That is an added bonus. I own my own business now at the age of 32. And I...

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...