Restoring All Things Girls

Luke 2:11, KJV For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Outside of my bedroom window stands a tree which towers over my house. It is a beautiful sight to behold in the Fall season. During my quiet time this morning, the Lord spoke to my heart regarding this tree. I have a friend who has cancer and we are praying and believing God for her healing. My heart was heavy because of my friend and for others who are faced with challenging situations, especially at Christmas time.  In my spirit, I was reminded of  these words the Lord spoke to me, “You must live in faith and die in faith”. As I stared gazing out the window at this tree, I heard the Lord say, "Each year the leaves on this tree change colors and fall to the ground. The tree never changes its position, but stands in faith trusting that next season it will produce new leaves never seen before".  We must be like this tree.  There are just some things on this side we are not going to understand and this is when we must lean on our faith.  The bible says the just shall live

  Looking forward to decorating the tree with lots of lights and ornaments.  Each year I change it up a little by adding a different color.  This year I will be adding a splash of pink... I will certainly make time for baking Christmas cookies and sharing this wonderful season with family and friends       Enjoy this special time of year

For the kingdom   is   the   Lord ’s, And He rules over the nations. Psalm 22:28

As a little girl, one of my favorite things to do was not playing with dolls or barbies, although I did this quite often. And it wasn't  playing dress up or jumping rope, although I did this quite often as well. My favorite thing to do as a little girl was sucking my thumb. Yes, folks I was a thumb sucker, LOL I can remember how bewildered my mother was trying to break me of this habit.  She would often say, “You are going to get buck teeth”.  Once she rubbed hot sauce on my thumb. I just wiped it off and kept on sucking.   Knowing my mother she probably used more water than sauce. She did confess years later that it was mostly water. We laugh about it to this day. Eventually, my mother grew weary of trying to rid me of this habit. She hoped that I would grow out of it on my own as she put it.  Not even the teasing from siblings and cousins could deter me from sucking my thumb. The day did come when I wanted to stop sucking my thumb, but I couldn’t do it.  It had become such

Greetings all in the name of Christ Jesus our Lord What a beautiful fall morning it is. I love the crisp weather and the colorful fall landscape. There is something about fall that is quieting and peaceful. It always puts me in the mood to bake, make homemade soup or have a hot cup of tea. Psalms 16:5-7 O   Lord ,   You are   the portion of my inheritance and my cup;You maintain my lot. The lines have fallen to me in pleasant places;Yes, I have a good inheritance. Since the passing of my father in April, my family have faced many challenges. The challenges, however, are self-inflicted as a result of family members not listening to one another and the other part is just plain greed. Our dad would be heartbroken to know that his children were at odds over money.  It is a sad thing to witness and my heart at times is grieved. I continue to pray for my siblings to surrender their heart totally to God and for God to reveal himself to them in this situation. Pray

Do not be afraid of their faces, For I   am   with you to deliver you,” says the   Lord . Jeremiah 1:8 There is a need in all of us to be loved and accepted.  At times it can be a challenge to say what you really feel or believe because of opposing voices. We are afraid to be the one standing on the outside looking through the window.  I have experienced this and trust me it is not a comfortable feeling. It takes courage to speak the truth and silence is not always golden. We often refrain from speaking the truth in order to keep the peace, but without “Truth”, there is only a temporary peace.  Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and the light”(John 14:6).  As followers of Jesus Christ, we must never be afraid to share the truth of His word. On the outside, their faces may appear as if uninterested (perhaps it may be true), but on the inside, God is doing a work and we must trust Him. Do not allow their faces (Outward appearance) to determine your response or action

Have you ever felt as if your life was going around in circles?  You try to move forward, but circumstances keep you at bay whether it is finances, fear, doubt, or the task seems impossible.  It can bring you to the point of frustration, which can be a good thing or a bad thing. I refer to frustration as a two sided coin. Frustration can cause you to make hasty decisions or it can cause you to question and search for answers. I am acquainted with the feeling of life going around in circles because I use to be that person.  I tend to believe that everything in your life serves a purpose, even frustration. God can use anything to redirect your steps and change your life.  “1 Corinthians 1:27 -   But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty”. The revelation as to why I believed my life was going around in circles did not come to me overnight. But, when it

Restoring All Things Girls Is Three Years Old Thankful to God for this past year Trusting in God for the years to come To all who stopped by  Thank You

Romans 1:16-17, NKJV   For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ,for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.   For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written,   “The just shall live by faith.” In 1980 a young man from Rwanda was forced by his tribe to either renounce Christ or face certain death.  He refused to renounce Christ, and he was killed on the spot.  The night before he had written the following commitment which was found in his room: “I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed, the die has been cast, I have stepped over the line, the decision has been made- I’m a disciple of Jesus Christ.  I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still. My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, my future is secure.  I’m finished and done with low living, sight walking, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed vision, worldly talking, cheap giving &

Psalm 121:1-8 I will lift up my eyes to the hills— From whence comes my help? My help   comes   from the   Lord , Who made heaven and earth. He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Behold, He who keeps Israel Shall neither slumber nor sleep. The   Lord   is   your keeper; The   Lord   is   your shade at your right hand. The sun shall not strike you by day, Nor the moon by night. The   Lord   shall preserve you from all evil; He shall preserve your soul. The   Lord   shall preserve your going out and your coming in From this time forth, and even forevermore.

Enjoy all the festivities The cookouts, spending time at the shore, fireworks, etc... Have a bless day

1 Kings 19:11-12 Then He said, “Go out, and stand on the mountain before the   Lord .”And behold, the   Lord   passed by, and a great and strong wind tore into the mountains and broke the rocks in pieces before the   Lord ,   but   the Lord   was   not in the wind; and after the wind an earthquake,   but   the   Lord was   not in the earthquake;   and after the earthquake a fire,  but   the Lord   was   not in the fire and after the fire, a still small voice. The world is filled with so many voices today.  It is important for us to know God’s voice. One sure way to know His voice is getting to know what He has said, READ THE BIBLE.  So often people believe they hear His voice through a politician, friends or even a preacher, but it isn’t necessarily so. It is up to you to seek out the truth of God’s word and stand on it.  Proverbs 25:2, “God gets glory from concealing things; kings get glory from investigating things” (Complete Jewish Bible). Knowing His voice is the o

My father passed away April of this year and it has been life - altering for me. I am thankful to God for this man for many reasons. As stated in previous blogs, my parents divorced when I was young. We did not hear from our dad for years. He came back into our life in our early adult years and we received him.  When he became sick, we stood by him. Now he is deceased and we mourn him. He may not have been the best dad, but he is the one God gave me. He was the one who gave me his last name and provided for me when I was a helpless infant not able to care for myself. He gave me shelter, clothes on my back and nourishment.  As far as I am concerned, my dad served Gods purpose in my life. I often hear of people being angry at their father for not being in their life and blaming their father for how their life turned out.  The truth is your parents gave you life and anything else you want out of this world is up to you. I know how it feels to have an absentee father, but more importantl

Man makes plans  God orders steps Psalm 37:23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the   Lord : and he delighteth in his way.

These past few months have been challenging to say the least, but God is faithful.  I am so thankful to God for changing and strengthening me through it all. In 1Chronicles 29:19, David prayed for his son Solomon to have a heart that is loyal to God. This has now become my daily prayer to God for my life. When you are faced with challenges in life Gods word must be your anchor. When you know the character of God, which never changes, and trust that His love for you will never change; then be assured God can keep you in the midst of whatever you are facing. God has taught me that whatever the challenge my heart should be fixed on Him, not the people or the circumstances. My heart should always remain loyal to Him. In doing so the person of whom I am should not change because of outward things. I should still love people, forgive and be kind. God, who is a good, good Father and perfect in all of His ways, is always at work in us reconciling us back to Himself and to each othe

  My dad a four-time cancer survivor passed away unexpectantly on April 22, 2016.  He was buried with military honors for his faithful service. My dad was a proud Veteran who loved God, his country, and family. One of my fondest memory of my dad is when my two my sisters Patricia, LaFonda and I gave him an 80th birthday party in January of 2016.  He was so happy and full of smiles.  I am thankful to God for all the Veterans and I salute, honor and thank you for defending our country. For those who paid the ultimate price, you will never be forgotten. This photo was taken at dad's funeral on April 29, 2016

King David offered up this prayer to God on behalf of his son Solomon, the successor to the throne: “ O LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, our fathers, keep this forever in the intent of the thoughts of the heart of Your people, and fix their heart toward You. And give my son Solomon a loyal heart to keep Your commandments and Your testimonies and Your statutes, to do all these things, and to build the temple for which I have made provision.” 1 Chronicles 29:18-19 1 Chronicles 29:1, David said, “Solomon my son is young and inexperienced and the work is great because the temple is not for man, but for God”.  As it is today, your body is the temple of  the Holy Ghost and it belongs to God. (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). The bible refers to David as a man after Gods own heart because he was faithful and loyal. (Acts 13:22)  Of all the things King David could have asked of God, he prayed for his son Solomon to have a loyal heart towards the things of God. David understood the im

I must say I have gained a new understanding of Psalm 23:4, “ Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You   are   with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. Walking through the valley of the shadow of death causes you to see things as they truly are. Secrets of the heart once hidden are made known. Love ones morph into something unrecognizable as they battle over material things. Coping with the loss of a loved one can affect your actions, emotions, and sense of right and wrong. I understand we each grieve differently and there is no right or wrong to how one grieves, but decorum should not be dismissed.  At times, I felt as if I was being squeezed.  Everything I believe and stand for was being squeezed even tested.  People around me arguing and getting angry over things you can’t take with you when death comes to you. When you stand before God it will be you alone. It’s not you and your BMW, or you draped in your finest

“I’ll always love my Mama she’s my favorite girl. I’ll always love my Mama she brought me in this world. You only get one, you only get one yeah” The Intruders I’ll always love my Mama -words to one of my all time favorite song for Mother’s Day.  What a blessing it is to be a mother.  Although I have no biological children of my own, God has taught me through the years what is to be a mother. God taught me that motherhood is a calling. It is meeting the need of a child whether you personally know the child or not. As women we are called to mother a nation, to mother Gods little ones. The other day a young woman was picking up her child from daycare and she was on foot.  It was raining and I was driving as I observed the young woman trying to shelter her child from the rain. I saw heavy drops of rain fall on the child’s head.  My heart was moved, so I quickly turned the car around and drove as fast as I could to catch up to the young woman. I offered her a ride home and she