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Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Lil’ Son Chronicles ~ Praising God...

Today... is the day before Thanksgiving. But the reality is that... Thanksgiving is everyday.

Over the course of this year... folks have been healed... delivered... set free... and so much more... Others have put an end to internal battles and scars... and so much more...

So while yes, we do gather with family, friends and loved ones... be mindful that everyday we are granted from God is a reason to give thanks...

The fact the Jesus Christ sacrificed himself for you and me is definitely a reason to thank God everyday.

Here’s a song that reminds me of how thanksgiving is everyday. Be blessed...



Thursday, November 20, 2008

Lil’ Son Chronicles ~ The Pain That Felt Good...

Inspiration:

Isaiah 38

Hezekiah’s Sickness and Recovery

1

About that time Hezekiah became deathly ill, and the prophet Isaiah son of Amoz went to visit him. He gave the king this message: “This is what the Lord says: ‘Set your affairs in order, for you are going to die. You will not recover from this illness.’”

2 When Hezekiah heard this, he turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord, 3 “Remember, O Lord, how I have always been faithful to you and have served you single-mindedly, always doing what pleases you.” Then he broke down and wept bitterly.

4 Then this message came to Isaiah from the Lord: 5 “Go back to Hezekiah and tell him, ‘This is what the Lord, the God of your ancestor David, says: I have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will add fifteen years to your life, 6 and I will rescue you and this city from the king of Assyria. Yes, I will defend this city.

7 “‘And this is the sign from the Lord to prove that he will do as he promised: 8 I will cause the sun’s shadow to move ten steps backward on the sundial of Ahaz!’” So the shadow on the sundial moved backward ten steps.

Hezekiah’s Poem of Praise

9 When King Hezekiah was well again, he wrote this poem:

10 I said, “In the prime of my life,
must I now enter the place of the dead?
Am I to be robbed of the rest of my years?”
11 I said, “Never again will I see the Lord God
while still in the land of the living.
Never again will I see my friends
or be with those who live in this world.
12 My life has been blown away
like a shepherd’s tent in a storm.
It has been cut short,
as when a weaver cuts cloth from a loom.
Suddenly, my life was over.
13 I waited patiently all night,
but I was torn apart as though by lions.
Suddenly, my life was over.
14 Delirious, I chattered like a swallow or a crane,
and then I moaned like a mourning dove.
My eyes grew tired of looking to heaven for help.
I am in trouble, Lord. Help me!”

15 But what could I say?
For he himself sent this sickness.
Now I will walk humbly throughout my years
because of this anguish I have felt.
16 Lord, your discipline is good,
for it leads to life and health.
You restore my health
and allow me to live!
17 Yes, this anguish was good for me,
for you have rescued me from death
and forgiven all my sins.
18 For the dead cannot praise you;
they cannot raise their voices in praise.
Those who go down to the grave
can no longer hope in your faithfulness.
19 Only the living can praise you as I do today.
Each generation tells of your faithfulness to the next.
20 Think of it—the Lord is ready to heal me!
I will sing his praises with instruments
every day of my life
in the Temple of the Lord.

21 Isaiah had said to Hezekiah’s servants, “Make an ointment from figs and spread it over the boil and Hezekiah will recover.”

22 And Hezekiah had asked, “What sign will prove that I will go to the Temple of the Lord?”

THOUGHT: We all from time to time are faced with something(s) so great that we tend to suppress the issue(s); therefore, not dealing with them. While we think that we are overcome, the reality is that we now have problems on top of the root issue at hand. But I challenge myself and you all this:

Understand that what you are going through is not greater than the nails that went through Christ’s hands and feet. The molestation... the alcoholism... the abuse... the promiscuity... the sickness and whatever is bounding can never compare to the fact that Christ suffer a death like no other for you and me. He died for you and me because He loves you and me. We tend to dwell on the pain and claim that we are okay, but you can’t be until realize that Christ died for you and got up with all power. If we are to proclaim that Christ is Lord of All and have All Power... then why do choose to sit on the barren beach, when we need to ride on the waves of Calvary?

The choice is yours... take a lesson from King Hezekiah...

Monday, November 10, 2008

Good Day to All

I hope everyone had a great weekend. Well back to the hustle and bustle... May you all have a blessed week.

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Lil’ Son Chronicles ~ Wow...

Amazing. Who would’ a thought that at the age of 27, I would be witnessed to a major event. An event that as an African American man (with some Cameroon roots lol), that my ancestors, forefathers and foremothers have bled, cried, sweated, endured for.

The biggest thing for me is Virginia. Being a native of Portsmouth, I was elated to know that Obama won VA. For me it does so much. Because VA has always been thought of as one of the birthing places of slavery, for some reason many people (all races) have always felt that oh well it is what it is. But to see Obama win VA, along with Warner, it lets me know that with God, all things are possible. The mere fact that Barack Obama will be our next president... amazing.

But here’s something else that was amazing. I watched the news and saw something simply beautiful. There were people all over the streets of DC... black... white... asian... indian... and many more. It took me immediately to Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech. Last night, God has allowed that dream to manifest as a reality.

For a moment... put aside political views... think about it y’all. Here is an event that my grandparents never thought that they would see. An event, that let’s me know... “so this is yet another reason dad has a smile on his face. He knew when he left this world what was going to happen.”

All I can say is wow...

Father God...

Thank You. I thank You God for the strength of past pioneers across this world. God thank You for Noah... David... Joshua... Jacob... Esther... Ruth... Elijah... John the Baptist... Peter... Paul... Abraham... Sarah... Job... Dr. King... Malcolm X... Shirley Chisholm... Rosa Parks... Abraham Lincoln... JFK... for Big Momma... Big Daddy... Nana... Papa... Grandma... Grandpa... My mom... my dad... and I know I’m missing some others, but Father God, I thank You for Jesus Christ. The wisdom... the seeds that You continue to plant... the fact that with You God... we can do anything... and be all that You have ordained. God, I thank You the ministry that will explode in Charles in 2009... God I thank You for the shift that will occur in Colin’s life before the end of this year... God I thank You for the successful business that will manifest itself in Monique. God I thank You for the future that rest within my nieces and godsons... Father I thank You... for what you have told my dad as he left this world... God.... thank You blocking suicide from me... I praise You for the ministry that You have for me... that will be a blessing to many... God... I ask that You have Your Way... in me and in us all. Father God, I ask that You be with Barack Obama. Walk with him... talk with him... tell him that he is Your Own. Stir up the gifts in him and let his light shine so that when we see President Obama... we will first see the Holy Spirit that comes from You God. I claim it and receive it now...

In Jesus Name...

Amen...