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This opportunity could put me on a stage in front of Timbaland, competing for $100,000 in cash prizes, a studio master class, a live showcase opportunity, and potentially a place on the next Timbaland x Orbiiit album.

But I’m bringing something bigger than a song into this competition.

I’m bringing a TESTIMONY.

I’m bringing Southwest Detroit.

I’m bringing every independent artist who kept creating when nobody was watching.

I’m bringing every survivor who refused to stay down.

I’m bringing the streets, the ministry, the scars, the faith, the redemption, and every chapter God allowed me to survive.

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Good evening to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you.

Today was nothing like I had imagined it would be. Mind you, we did not really have any ‘plans’ for today with the exception of taking the dog to the vet and me helping my brother on the computer. The rest of the day really was not accounted for. HOWEVER … leave it to us to figure out a way to fill out a day without even trying.

Started with hubs getting sick last night and I ended up taking the dog to the vet. Missed my turn and had to turn around on a busy highway. On the way home, I was not really in a hurry, just driving and when I pulled up to the house, there was a random car in my driveway… no clue who or why … except it was my brother … right on time. Brain fart 101. Totally forgot he was coming, even though my stepson and I had just discussed it.

Get inside to help my brother in a computer/tech assistant nightmare for his new job. 2.5 hours later, we think we figured it out. In the middle of that, we get a notice that hubs needs blood work before his appointment tomorrow…we forgot. No worries, plan to go to the new park on the west side, drop kids off, go to get blood work, pick up lunch, have a picnic in the park, then go home after playing. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. What a funny plan. Dropped kids off, no problem. Get to the lab; they were closed. Then they opened the doors, only to tell us that they were still closed. Stopped and got lunch for the kids, drove to the lab’s second office. Get to that lab only to be told, sorry can’t help you; go to the hospital. By now, hubs is starving … haha … go get a sandwich, then the hospital; he gets labs, and I get a cold sandwich. While at the hospital, get notified that the dog is ready to be picked up … the vet is in the opposite direction of the park, and then meds need to be picked up also; fortunately meds and vet are in the same town. By now it is going on 3 p.m.; no time to go back and play at the park. A completely full day…but wait…I am not done yet; we get home and because it is supposed to rain tomorrow…take advantage of the good day and mow. Finish mowing at 9 pm. All of this because I did not make plans. Haha.

But … with all that chaos and nonsense that went along with the chaos, there were plenty of laughs, a few arguments, some severe rolling of the eyes and lots of blessings. Even with the chaos, things got done respectfully; kids got to go to their favorite park and have McDonald's, the dog is now talon-free and clean and we got notified that our appointment was moved up by half an hour. All positives.

Just because something does not roll down the hill the way that you think it will or should, does not make it bad or a negative. There were plenty of negative aspects to today, but not one of them overshadowed a millimeter of the positives. Each day we have a choice to make: see the positive or see the negative. If you see the positive, it is a great day; if you see the negative, you have a choice … focus on the negative or look for a positive in or from the negative. If you focus on the negative, you will have a bad day; however, if you look for a positive within the negative or because of the negative, you will have a good day.

As you prepare for bed tonight, I urge you to look back on your day and see what kind of day you think you had. Look at each component and how many negatives come to mind first…then how many positives? If you are seeing the negatives over the positives, try realigning your sights so that the positives come to mind first. It makes for a much more peaceful mindset. I will confess that it takes some time and practice, but it can be done.

Be blessed and good night.

**You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. – Matthew 5:14-15

PROVERB OF THE DAY

(Proverbs 16)

1. The preparations of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

2. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
But the LORD weighs the spirits.

3. Commit your works to the LORD,
And your thoughts will be established.

4. The LORD has made all for Himself,
Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.

5. Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD;
Though they join forces,fn none will go unpunished.

6. In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.

7. When a man’s ways please the LORD,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8. Better is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.

9. A man’s heart plans his way,
But the LORD directs his steps.

10. Divination is on the lips of the king;
His mouth must not transgress in judgment.

11. Honest weights and scales are the LORD’s;
All the weights in the bag are His work.

12. It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For a throne is established by righteousness.

13. Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And they love him who speaks what is right.

14. As messengers of death is the king’s wrath,
But a wise man will appease it.

15. In the light of the king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.

16. How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

17. The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

18. Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall.

19. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly,
Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20. He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

21. The wise in heart will be called prudent,
And sweetness of the lips increases learning.

22. Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it.
But the correction of fools is folly.

23. The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
And adds learning to his lips.

24. Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

25. There is a way that seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death.

26. The person who labors, labors for himself,
For his hungry mouth drives him on.

27. An ungodly man digs up evil,
And it is on his lips like a burning fire.

28. A perverse man sows strife,
And a whisperer separates the best of friends.

29. A violent man entices his neighbor,
And leads him in a way that is not good.

30. He winks his eye to devise perverse things;
He purses his lips and brings about evil.

31. The silver-haired head is a crown of glory,
If it is found in the way of righteousness.

32. He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

33. The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the LORD.

WHEN FAITH STANDS STILL!
Trusting God When You Cannot See the Way

Key Scripture:
“Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD.” — Exodus 14:13 (KJV)

Thought Of The Day...
There are moments in life when faith means moving forward, but there are also moments when faith means standing still and trusting God to move.
Israel experienced one of those moments at the Red Sea.
They had finally been delivered from Egypt, but suddenly they found themselves trapped. The Red Sea was in front of them. Pharaoh's army was behind them. Mountains and wilderness surrounded them. From a human perspective, there was nowhere to go.
But what looked like a dead end to Israel was actually the place where God was preparing to demonstrate His power.
Moses declared:
“Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD.” — Exodus 14:13

Sometimes God allows us to reach places where our resources, connections, intelligence, money, strength, and plans cannot rescue us. Not because God has abandoned us, but because He is teaching us:
“This battle will not be won by your strength. You are going to have to trust Me.”

FAITH DOES NOT DENY THE PROBLEM!
The Red Sea was real.
Pharaoh's army was real.
The danger was real.
But God was greater than everything Israel was facing.
Faith doesn't mean pretending everything is fine. Faith means looking directly at the situation and declaring:
“I know what I see, but I also know WHO I trust!”
Your situation may involve your family, finances, health, marriage, children, employment, ministry, or an uncertain future.
You may not know how God is going to work it out.
You may not know when He is going to work it out.
But faith says:
“Even when I cannot trace God's hand, I will continue trusting His heart.”
Proverbs 3:5–6 reminds us:
“Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.”

DON'T LET FEAR MAKE YOU FORGET WHAT GOD HAS ALREADY DONE!
When Pharaoh approached, Israel became afraid.
Their fear became so powerful that they temporarily forgot the miracles God had already performed in Egypt.
Isn't that sometimes like us?
God has brought us through things before.
God has opened doors before.
God has healed broken situations before.
God has provided before.
God has protected us before.
But when the next Red Sea appears, fear whispers:
“What are you going to do now?”
Faith responds:
“The same God who brought me through THEN is still God RIGHT NOW!”
David understood this principle. Before facing Goliath, he remembered how God had already delivered him from the lion and the bear.
Yesterday's testimony can become today's ammunition for faith.

YOUR RED SEA MAY BECOME YOUR TESTIMONY!
God told Moses:
“Lift thou up thy rod, and stretch out thine hand over the sea, and divide it.” — Exodus 14:16
Then the impossible happened.
God made a highway through something that had previously been an obstacle.
The Israelites walked across on dry ground.
Think about that.
God didn't simply remove the problem.
He made a pathway through it.
Sometimes we pray:
“Lord, take this away.”
But God may answer:
“I'm going to take you THROUGH it, because when you come out, you will know that nobody brought you through but Me.”
Isaiah 43:2 declares:
“When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee.”
Notice God said “when,” not “if.”
There will be waters.
There will be fires.
There will be difficult seasons.
But there will also be God's presence.

WHAT IS BEHIND YOU CANNOT STOP WHAT GOD HAS AHEAD OF YOU!
The enemy thought Israel was trapped.
Pharaoh probably believed he had them exactly where he wanted them.
But Pharaoh didn't realize:
God had positioned Israel exactly where HE wanted them.
The place that looked like Israel's destruction became the place of their deliverance.
That's a word for somebody today:
Don't judge your future by what your situation looks like right now.
God can turn your Red Sea into a roadway.
God can turn your battle into a testimony.
God can turn your delay into preparation.
God can turn your pain into purpose.
God can turn what looked like your ending into your new beginning.

KEEP WALKING BY FAITH!
Once the sea opened, Israel still had to walk through it.
Faith isn't simply believing that God can open the door.
Faith is having enough confidence in God to walk through when He opens it.
There comes a moment when prayer must be accompanied by obedience.
Exodus 14:15 records God saying:
“Wherefore criest thou unto me? speak unto the children of Israel, that they go forward.”
In other words:
You've prayed.
You've cried.
You've trusted.
Now MOVE!
There are seasons to stand still and see God's salvation, and there are seasons when God says:
“GO FORWARD!”
Don't allow fear to keep you standing in a place God has already given you permission to leave.

TODAY'S FAITH DECLARATION
I will not allow what I see to cancel what God has spoken.
I believe that the God who opened the Red Sea is still able to make a way where there appears to be no way.
I will not surrender to fear.
I will not allow yesterday to imprison tomorrow.
I will trust God when I understand Him, and I will trust Him when I don't.
My Red Sea will not drown me—it will become part of my testimony!
The Lord is with me.
The Lord is fighting for me.
The Lord is making a way for me.
And when God says move—
I'M GOING FORWARD BY FAITH!

PRAYER...
Heavenly Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, thank You for being the God who makes ways where there seem to be no ways.
Lord, some of us are standing before situations that look impossible. We see the Red Sea in front of us and trouble behind us, and we don't know which direction to turn.
But today, we choose faith over fear.
Remind us of every mountain You have already brought us over, every valley You carried us through, every door You opened, and every battle You fought on our behalf.
When fear tells us that it's over, remind us that You have the final word.
When we cannot see the road ahead, teach us to trust the One who already knows the destination.
Give us faith to stand still when You say wait and courage to go forward when You say move.
Father, part every Red Sea standing between us and Your purpose. Strengthen every discouraged heart. Restore hope to everyone who feels surrounded. Give peace to those waiting for answers.
And when You bring us through, we will not take the credit.
We will testify:
“The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.” — Psalm 126:3
We believe You are still working.
We believe You are still making ways.
We believe the same God who delivered Israel is still our God today.
In Jesus' mighty name,
AMEN!

Final Thought...
When you cannot see a way forward, don't assume there isn't one. The God who created the sea can also create a road through it.
STAND IN FAITH. TRUST GOD. AND WHEN HE SAYS GO—GO FORWARD!

Enjoy your Sunday Church Services and God Bless!

PROVERB OF THE DAY

(Proverbs 16)

1. The preparations of the heart belong to man,
But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD.

2. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,
But the LORD weighs the spirits.

3. Commit your works to the LORD,
And your thoughts will be established.

4. The LORD has made all for Himself,
Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom.

5. Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD;
Though they join forces,fn none will go unpunished.

6. In mercy and truth
Atonement is provided for iniquity;
And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil.

7. When a man’s ways please the LORD,
He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

8. Better is a little with righteousness,
Than vast revenues without justice.

9. A man’s heart plans his way,
But the LORD directs his steps.

10. Divination is on the lips of the king;
His mouth must not transgress in judgment.

11. Honest weights and scales are the LORD’s;
All the weights in the bag are His work.

12. It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness,
For a throne is established by righteousness.

13. Righteous lips are the delight of kings,
And they love him who speaks what is right.

14. As messengers of death is the king’s wrath,
But a wise man will appease it.

15. In the light of the king’s face is life,
And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain.

16. How much better to get wisdom than gold!
And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.

17. The highway of the upright is to depart from evil;
He who keeps his way preserves his soul.

18. Pride goes before destruction,
And a haughty spirit before a fall.

19. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly,
Than to divide the spoil with the proud.

20. He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

21. The wise in heart will be called prudent,
And sweetness of the lips increases learning.

22. Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it.
But the correction of fools is folly.

23. The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
And adds learning to his lips.

24. Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

25. There is a way that seems right to a man,
But its end is the way of death.

26. The person who labors, labors for himself,
For his hungry mouth drives him on.

27. An ungodly man digs up evil,
And it is on his lips like a burning fire.

28. A perverse man sows strife,
And a whisperer separates the best of friends.

29. A violent man entices his neighbor,
And leads him in a way that is not good.

30. He winks his eye to devise perverse things;
He purses his lips and brings about evil.

31. The silver-haired head is a crown of glory,
If it is found in the way of righteousness.

32. He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty,
And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.

33. The lot is cast into the lap,
But its every decision is from the LORD.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

WHERE WILL YOU SPEND ETERNITY?

THE HIGHWAY TO HELL OR THE ROAD TO ETERNAL LIFE?

Stop for a moment.

Look at the clock.

Your time on earth is not unlimited.

Every day people leave this world, and none of us knows when our own earthly journey will end.

The Bible says:

“You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” — James 4:14

The question isn't whether we will die.

The question is: Are we ready to meet God?

You cannot buy salvation.
You cannot earn salvation.
Good works cannot erase sin.

But there is GOOD NEWS!

JESUS CHRIST IS THE WAY TO SALVATION!

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” — John 14:6

“There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12

“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” — Romans 10:13

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16

Jesus died for our sins.
Jesus rose from the dead.
Jesus offers forgiveness.
Jesus offers redemption.
Jesus offers eternal life.

DON'T WAIT FOR A TOMORROW YOU ARE NOT PROMISED.

Turn away from sin.

Turn toward Jesus.

Repent.

Believe.

Surrender your life to Christ.

The door of salvation is open NOW.

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A DEEP PRAYER OF SALVATION, REDEMPTION & SURRENDER

Lord Jesus Christ,

I come before You just as I am.

I confess that I am a sinner and that I cannot save myself. I need You.

I believe that You are the Son of God, that You died for my sins, that You were buried, and that You rose again from the dead.

Jesus, I ask You to forgive me.

Wash me clean.

Redeem me.

Restore me.

Break the chains of sin that have held me captive.

Take control of my life.

I surrender my heart, my mind, my body, my past, my present, and my future to You.

I surrender my pride.

I surrender my fears.

I surrender my addictions.

I surrender my bitterness.

I surrender my unforgiveness.

I surrender everything I have been trying to control.

Jesus, be Lord of my life.

Give me a new heart and a renewed mind.

Fill me with Your Holy Spirit.

Teach me to love what You love and turn away from what separates me from You.

When I fall, help me get back up.

When I am weak, strengthen me.

When I am tempted, give me a way of escape.

When I am afraid, remind me that You are with me.

When I doubt, strengthen my faith.

When I wander, bring me back.

I don't want merely to know about You.

I want to know You.

I don't want a religion without relationship.

I want Jesus.

I surrender my eternity into Your hands.

Thank You for the cross.

Thank You for Your blood.

Thank You for Your mercy.

Thank You for Your grace.

Thank You for the resurrection.

Thank You for loving me when I did not deserve it.

From this moment forward, help me live for You.

Jesus Christ, I belong to You.

Amen.

THE CLOCK IS TICKING.

Don't postpone getting right with God.

You don't know what tomorrow holds.

But you can choose Jesus today.

JESUS IS THE ROAD TO LIFE.

JESUS IS THE SAVIOR.

JESUS IS THE HOPE.

JESUS IS LORD.

Choose Him while you still have today.

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TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

WHERE WILL YOU SPEND ETERNITY?

THE HIGHWAY TO HELL OR THE ROAD TO ETERNAL LIFE?

Stop for a moment.

Look at the clock.

Your time on earth is not unlimited.

Every day people leave this world, and none of us knows when our own earthly journey will end.

The Bible says:

“You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” — James 4:14

The question isn't whether we will die.

The question is: Are we ready to meet God?

You cannot buy salvation.
You cannot earn salvation.
Good works cannot erase sin.

But there is GOOD NEWS!

JESUS CHRIST IS THE WAY TO SALVATION!

“I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” — John 14:6

“There is salvation in no one else! God has given no other name under heaven by which we must be saved.” — Acts 4:12

“For everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” — Romans 10:13

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life.” — John 3:16

Jesus died for our sins.
Jesus rose from the dead.
Jesus offers forgiveness.
Jesus offers redemption.
Jesus offers eternal life.

DON'T WAIT FOR A TOMORROW YOU ARE NOT PROMISED.

Turn away from sin.

Turn toward Jesus.

Repent.

Believe.

Surrender your life to Christ.

The door of salvation is open NOW.

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A DEEP PRAYER OF SALVATION, REDEMPTION & SURRENDER

Lord Jesus Christ,

I come before You just as I am.

I confess that I am a sinner and that I cannot save myself. I need You.

I believe that You are the Son of God, that You died for my sins, that You were buried, and that You rose again from the dead.

Jesus, I ask You to forgive me.

Wash me clean.

Redeem me.

Restore me.

Break the chains of sin that have held me captive.

Take control of my life.

I surrender my heart, my mind, my body, my past, my present, and my future to You.

I surrender my pride.

I surrender my fears.

I surrender my addictions.

I surrender my bitterness.

I surrender my unforgiveness.

I surrender everything I have been trying to control.

Jesus, be Lord of my life.

Give me a new heart and a renewed mind.

Fill me with Your Holy Spirit.

Teach me to love what You love and turn away from what separates me from You.

When I fall, help me get back up.

When I am weak, strengthen me.

When I am tempted, give me a way of escape.

When I am afraid, remind me that You are with me.

When I doubt, strengthen my faith.

When I wander, bring me back.

I don't want merely to know about You.

I want to know You.

I don't want a religion without relationship.

I want Jesus.

I surrender my eternity into Your hands.

Thank You for the cross.

Thank You for Your blood.

Thank You for Your mercy.

Thank You for Your grace.

Thank You for the resurrection.

Thank You for loving me when I did not deserve it.

From this moment forward, help me live for You.

Jesus Christ, I belong to You.

Amen.

THE CLOCK IS TICKING.

Don't postpone getting right with God.

You don't know what tomorrow holds.

But you can choose Jesus today.

JESUS IS THE ROAD TO LIFE.

JESUS IS THE SAVIOR.

JESUS IS THE HOPE.

JESUS IS LORD.

Choose Him while you still have today.

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PROVERB OF THE DAY

(Proverbs 15)

1. A soft answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.

2. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

3. The eyes of the LORD are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

4. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

5. A fool despises his father’s instruction,
But he who receives correction is prudent.

6. In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

7. The lips of the wise disperse knowledge,
But the heart of the fool does not do so.

8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.

9. The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD,
But He loves him who follows righteousness.

10. Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way,
And he who hates correction will die.

11. Hell and Destruction are before the LORD;
So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.

12. A scoffer does not love one who corrects him,
Nor will he go to the wise.

13. A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance,
But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

14. The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

15.All the days of the afflicted are evil,
But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

16. Better is a little with the fear of the LORD,
Than great treasure with trouble.

17. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is,
Than a fatted calf with hatred.

18. A wrathful man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger allays contention.

19. The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns,
But the way of the upright is a highway.

20. A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.

21. Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment,
But a man of understanding walks uprightly.

22. Without counsel, plans go awry,
But in the multitude of counselors they are established.

23. A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,
And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

24. The way of life winds upward for the wise,
That he may turn away from hell below.

25. The LORD will destroy the house of the proud,
But He will establish the boundary of the widow.

26. The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD,
But the words of the pure are pleasant.

27. He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.

28. The heart of the righteous studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.

29. The LORD is far from the wicked,
But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

30. The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
And a good report makes the bones healthy.

31. The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.

32. He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.

33. The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom,
And before honor is humility.

PROVERB OF THE DAY

(Proverbs 15)

1. A soft answer turns away wrath,
But a harsh word stirs up anger.

2. The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly,
But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

3. The eyes of the LORD are in every place,
Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

4. A wholesome tongue is a tree of life,
But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.

5. A fool despises his father’s instruction,
But he who receives correction is prudent.

6. In the house of the righteous there is much treasure,
But in the revenue of the wicked is trouble.

7. The lips of the wise disperse knowledge,
But the heart of the fool does not do so.

8. The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD,
But the prayer of the upright is His delight.

9. The way of the wicked is an abomination to the LORD,
But He loves him who follows righteousness.

10. Harsh discipline is for him who forsakes the way,
And he who hates correction will die.

11. Hell and Destruction are before the LORD;
So how much more the hearts of the sons of men.

12. A scoffer does not love one who corrects him,
Nor will he go to the wise.

13. A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance,
But by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken.

14. The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge,
But the mouth of fools feeds on foolishness.

15.All the days of the afflicted are evil,
But he who is of a merry heart has a continual feast.

16. Better is a little with the fear of the LORD,
Than great treasure with trouble.

17. Better is a dinner of herbs where love is,
Than a fatted calf with hatred.

18. A wrathful man stirs up strife,
But he who is slow to anger allays contention.

19. The way of the lazy man is like a hedge of thorns,
But the way of the upright is a highway.

20. A wise son makes a father glad,
But a foolish man despises his mother.

21. Folly is joy to him who is destitute of discernment,
But a man of understanding walks uprightly.

22. Without counsel, plans go awry,
But in the multitude of counselors they are established.

23. A man has joy by the answer of his mouth,
And a word spoken in due season, how good it is!

24. The way of life winds upward for the wise,
That he may turn away from hell below.

25. The LORD will destroy the house of the proud,
But He will establish the boundary of the widow.

26. The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD,
But the words of the pure are pleasant.

27. He who is greedy for gain troubles his own house,
But he who hates bribes will live.

28. The heart of the righteous studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil.

29. The LORD is far from the wicked,
But He hears the prayer of the righteous.

30. The light of the eyes rejoices the heart,
And a good report makes the bones healthy.

31. The ear that hears the rebukes of life
Will abide among the wise.

32. He who disdains instruction despises his own soul,
But he who heeds rebuke gets understanding.

33. The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom,
And before honor is humility.

Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you.

How much do you truly trust God?

Oh, pop quiz this morning. How much do you sincerely trust Him?

Now, I know that everyone is going to immediately jump up and say with everything and always. But … I want you to think deeply about this question. As always, I have a reason for it. When you get scared. When things fall apart. When something goes sideways. When a negative surprises you. Do you always run to Him first?

Personally, I usually have a tantrum first, then I go to Him. I think this is how it is with most people. It seems, or it feels like what be the norm. At least from my perspective. I could be wrong. But anywho…

Yesterday I had a challenge where I did not panic or throw a tantrum, I actually prayed over the situation, through the situation, and in the finality of the situation. Where I live, we have been hammered with storm after storm, after storm. Yesterday, I had to drive to the airport to get my littles from over the pond. On the way to the airport, I had to drive a high-roof van through one of those storms. The wind was vicious. Corn was laying down. A tree was still rooted and trying to lay down. I could feel the intense wind trying to take the van over on its side. I had visions of the van flipping over because the gusts were massive. When I drove my little car in storms like this, I would just envision the wind picking up the car and placing it in the nearest field… smack dab in the middle of course. Yesterday, I wondered if the van was going over. But … even in the middle of those thoughts, that terrifying experience, I was calm; I was at peace in my core. I started reciting the 23rd Psalm. I started praying for protection. I released my control (metaphorically) of the vehicle and situation and asked Him to carry us through. He did. On the highway to the airport, the lines that separated the lanes disappeared. That was scary, but He kept the van in the lane it was supposed to be in.

I have driven in or been in many harrowing experiences, but never had I stopped my brain activity to stay safe and invited Him in to keep me safe. I always just trusted in my instincts. Then gave glory to Him at the end, but in the moment, to actually rely on Him and His presence and His power … real-time possibility of danger and harm … and release that fear and anxiety … was mesmerizing.

He does lead my life, and until yesterday, I thought every aspect of it; however, yesterday proved that there was an area that I still had control of … until I didn’t. I am so thankful that I released that fear to Him. I am a strong woman. I am a faithful woman. I am a diligent servant of the Holy Spirit, at least I try to be. But sometimes my pride in my own strength gets in the way of my growth. Yesterday, I grew. Yesterday, I felt what it was like to truly trust Him in a harrowing process.

How much do you trust Him?

A valid question to search your innermost core. Before you jump up and say all the Christiany things … ask Him to show you those areas that you are still keeping Him at arm’s length. Ask Him to show you how to lower those walls and move forward. There is no shame in admitting you still seek control. There is no guilt in admitting you have not released it all. There is only growth. Do not let the enemy tell you otherwise. For me to share a vulnerable moment publicly is a miracle in itself. I know that I have more areas that I need to work on, with His guidance. I will not allow the enemy to rob me of one inch of His grace. Will you join me on this journey?

Be blessed.

**For just as the sufferings of Christ flow over into our lives, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. – 2 Corinthians 1:5