God Will Bring It To Pass!

Isaiah 46:11 "...Yes I have spoken it, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed it, I will also do it.

Hello, all! Fearless Faith will be doing something new for the next few months. We will be going from five days to three day a week posts. Don't worry it is just temporary. That also gives you time to dig into The Word on your own time.

So, today's post is simply saying don't fret! Oftentimes, we feel the need to figure out why certain things are happening to us and want to build a plan to "fix" our situation. This scripture reminds us that God has NOT forgotten about us. We have to remember that God truly wants the best life for us. If it is in His Word then it will surely be done in our lives. God doesn't speak just because it sounds good or to hear Himself talk. He means what He says. The reason we doubt isn't because He is taking too long or playing with us. Doubting in this case, comes from fear, mistrust, and lack of knowledge. Planting more Word on good soil produces that mustard seed faith we need to please God. Understand that you are here on purpose. God saved you on purpose. Nothing that has been done concerning you is in vain. Try not to let your situation have you and give your situation to Jesus. Let's exercise repeating scripture in confidence knowing God has already came to our rescue. He helped us before we even knew we needed help.

Don't fret; God is not through with you yet! You are loved, valued, unique, and hand picked by God. That's enough to be excited about. I want to leave you with this song by Tina Campbell called, Destiny. It is a beautiful song inspired by a rough time in her life which God spoke to her saying, "It is not over." Yes, it seems bleak, but you are purposed. I know you are feeling weak, but hold on. I have so much good things in store for you. God may be speaking those things to you, listen to Him. He does not lie. Believe that He will fulfill His Promises in your life.

Be True To YOU

It's FRIDAY...Freedom Friday!!! Let's talk about being true today, true to yourself. This is a crazy crazy world we live in and the one thing we all probably have in common is no one likes to be lied to. Ironically, the same people that don't like being lied to end of lying either to someone else or worst of all to themselves. Take everything and everyone else out of the picture and focus on yourself for a minute. What kind of lies have you told yourself lately? Have you been so consistent in lying to yourself that you believe it yourself? Your outward should reflect your inward and sadly that isn't the cast generally. Some of us walk around with lively with a bright smile when we're actually dead inside living in darkness trying so hard to conceal the truth. You no longer have to be that person. Confide in God and allow Him to guide you to the earthly being He has equipped to help you through being proud of your truth. Free yourself from the lies that you keep telling yourself which are also the lies that are holding you back from being a better you for the Kingdom. The worst injuries are self-inflicted so if you wouldn't want anyone else to harm you then stop harming yourself. 

#FearlessFAITH 

For Your Good!

Psalm 119:71 It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn Your statutes.

It is #ThankfulThursday! What are we thankful for today you may ask? Well, we are thankful for trials. Some of you may be saying huh? It is okay. Everything will make since later. So one day I was watching Nat Geo Wild. Not too much on television these days that can stimulate my mind, so I said why not? On this particular segment, the narrator was focusing on lions, the Kings of the jungle. One fun fact I learned, is that lions absolutely dislike water. See, I knew they were my favorite for a reason. I dislike water too. Ha! Anyways, turns out the very thing they disliked was an instrument used to keep them alive and feed themselves. These lions had to travel through the water because their prey was coming for them. So, even though they probably despised every step they took through that water, they knew it was necessary to get to the other side. Or maybe they were too busy thinking about eating that they didn't care about the water for those few minutes. Those lions were moving pretty swiftly. Nevertheless, they did what it took to secure their life and nourish their hunger. 

We can learn a thing or two from nature. One being to not look at certain happenings as a set back and look at it as a tool to get closer to God. Each day we should be striving for a better relationship with Him. Even more so when our backs are against the wall. God wants us to be wise enough to trust Him through EVERYTHING. I mean, the lions did. They didn't throw a pity party. God gave them clear instructions as He gives us and they immediately obeyed. Sometimes, in order to get our blessing we have to go through trials which is something everyone dislikes. Remember to keep your eyes on Jesus and His Promises. That's the best way to handle manuvering through this life. David said, it was good that he was afflicted, because he was able to learn more about God. That's what we should be doing during our life problems, seeking more of God. So again, it is #ThankfulThursday peeps. Find God in the midst of your situation and listen to His guidance. Your blessing will be there waiting on the other side. 

What To Expect When You're Expecting

Psalm 77:14 "You are the God who does wonders; You have declared Your strength among the peoples" 

A few weeks ago my good friend who is the founder of "Use Your Words the Movement" declared it to be birthing season. God has planted something in each and every one of us that is fed by His Spirit and His Word. While the seed may have been planted a long time ago the ability to grow is dependent on your willingness to properly feed and nurture it. While I have never birthed a child I am familiar with the process having watched those close to me experience it. Conception is the beginning of the process in which the egg is fertilized and placed inside the woman's uterus (I know I know TMI but bear with me) and is often unbeknownst at the time. The woman eventually starts to experience changes within herself which alerts who that something is growing inside of her. There are a various emotions a woman will experience during this time and it varies between women.

Pregnancy is a process that can, at first, be concealed. However, there comes a point where what is growing inside this woman (often referred to as a gift from God) can no longer be hidden and must be shared. It is the gift of life! One can only imagine the excitement of God allowing you to bring life into this crazy world. There will be lots of questions and expectations from that mother from the moment the pregnancy is revealed. Some she will have answers to and some she will not. There are certain things expecting women can't do and there are certain things they can't consume while their seed is maturing. Eventually, the level of comfort for both the mother and the baby decreases which is an indication of birthing time! From that moment things change forever from things that you expected to things you never saw coming, but it's okay because God is with you.

I'm sure at this point you're wondering "What's YOUR point?". My point is that when God has planted something in you it has to come out. It is inevitable to conceal the gifts that God has given for His glory. So expect the unexpected when God is working in your life. Good things will happen and not so good things will happen, but keep going. Labor is the toughest part of the pregnancy process (so I've heard) and it is also the last part of it. If you're uncomfortable right now, in pain, and feel like you've come to an ending point then you are probably in the birthing process. Don't give up, see it through because the best is yet to come. As we previously expressed here on our blog "God doesn't want you to be perfect, He wants you to be willing". Be willing to experience some pain on the way to experiencing joy. Be willing to leave behind everything that's most familiar (Abraham/Lot), be willing to go into the fire (Shadrach, Meshach, Abednego), be willing to get swallowed up by a whale (Jonah), be willing to dream big (Joseph), be willing to die (Jesus).

So what do we expect when we're expecting? Expect the UNexpected! #FearlessFAITH  

Come See A Man!

John 4:29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ?

Hey, hey! Another day that The Lord has made especially for you! Aren't you glad? You should be. Anywho, let's dig into this scripture. So much is happening in this verse. Out of her excitement, shock, and faith she proclaims to everyone, to Come see a Man! Jesus just finished telling this woman about her life. In her mind she was just going to the well to get water not get read like hooked on phonics. In today's terms yes that was the ULTIMATE read. He basically, shared her whole life with her and she is wondering how does He know these things about me. That's simple. On the outside looking in we know that Jesus knows EVERYTHING. However, while Jesus was walking the earth people weren't so acknowledging of that fact. Even today, with everything God has done and is doing for us we still fail as a human race to acknowledge and believe in God. Now just imagine what is running through her mind after this talk she had with Jesus. Probably the same questions we have today when God speaks through people concerning us about our lives. We all have or will go through those same emotions at some point. For example, when it seems like the pastor is talking directly to you during the sermon. If you didn't know, it's not the pastor broadcasting your business it is God speaking through him to teach and convict.

God loves us and corrects us when we aren't living the best possible life here on earth. Just as He took time to meet the woman at the well, He will take time to meet us in our "well state." Now what we do after God meets us is totally up to us. Absolutely love how on fire she was after talking with and believing in Jesus. It takes you back to when you first heard about Him. Remember when you first got saved? Definitely remember how I wanted to tell everyone and anyone what God did for me. It was a special kind of fire stirred in me that I thought would never burn out. Even though it hasn't burned out, it is not burning as intense as it used be. As Christians, we have to keep the fire ignited. Telling others about Christ is our MAIN purpose on earth. It is easy to get side tracked with our lives, jobs, families, etc...that we put Jesus on the back burner. He isn't to be forgotten or hidden. He is to be The Light that shines through us every day! We can learn from that woman at the well. Our walk should be pointing to Jesus just as she did. Spreading the Good News and proclaiming to all to, "Come See A Man!

Question Is...

Today is a new day and none of us knows what today will hold, but we know that we're not alone in facing it. So today the question is: Where do you want to be? At this point every school in the southern region of the United States is back in session. Generally the beginning of the year encompasses many questions in which we are told to set goals for the remainder of the year. Some of us even have to set career goals at very immature points in our lives. This years marks the second year of graduate school for me. While I'm very grateful to have the opportunity it took a while to get here. Why? Because, at the age of 9 I made plans for my life and my career none of which came to pass no matter how hard I tried because it wasn't in line with God's plan. Often times we think we have it all figured out when life isn't designed that way. It's okay to "not know" when God is leading you because you are in good hands.

So when deciding where you go from here ask yourself these questions...Is God where you want to be? If not, why be there? Is where you are where God wants you to be? I'm at a point in my life where I don't want to be anywhere that God isn't is is not allowed. God's presence is needed in my life at all times (to protect me, to guide me, and to keep me). Don't focus so much on the ending just take time to enjoy the journey.

Follow Back

Matthew 4:19 "Then He said to them, Follow Me and I will make you fishers of men" 

Happy Friday!!! Let's switch it up a little today and do "Follow Friday" instead of "Freedom Friday". This is a generation of "social media" where all communication can be done without ever leaving the comfort of your own home as well as without having to open your mouth to speak. Sadly, some measure their level of success by the amount of followers they have acquired on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, SnapChat, and etc. Now, I personally don't have a lot of followers on any social media outlet; however, I do have my rules. The major rule being if I follow you and you don't follow back within 24-48 hours (depending on my mood) I will unfollow. Yes, I'm very aware that it is a petty way of behaving, but that's just what I do.

Now, were designed to follow...Christ that is! Jesus is the one who should have an infinite amount of followers, yet from the looks of things Kim Kardashian, Beyonce, and Nicki Minaj may have more followers than Him. Actions speak louder than words. We may profess our love for the Holy Trinity on Sunday, but our lives don't truly depict that of a follower of Jesus Christ (and that includes what we share on social media) Monday through Saturday. So stop what you're doing to follow Christ.

The scripture above comes after satan had been tempting Jesus in the wilderness in an attempt to get Him to follow Him versus carrying out the task that the Father had given Him. Be careful who you're following in reality as well as the realm of social media. Your eyes are ears are openings that allow what you see and what you hear to enter into your mind which could eventually enter into your heart, hardening it to the truth that is Jesus Christ. After Jesus left the wilderness unscathed by satan He was able to carry out His mission.      

It's amazing what God will do for you if only you follow the lead of Jesus Christ in your life who God has appointed as your G.P.S (God Provided Support).

#FollowFriday #FearlessFAITH