Today is Wednesday, October 10, 2012 and it amazes me that for me personally I have not seen any commercials referencing, NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. "WHY?"
There are several organizations hosting events in the communities...but NATIONALLY there has not been any recognition or attention drawn to the critical issue of DESTRUCTION in relationships and families. Domestic Violence is killing and destroying families daily and cursing generations of families to believe that this lifestyle is normal. How many people do you know who are affected by this "spirit of destruction" and continues to terrorize women, men and children?
Is it possible that it is not covered because no one feels that it is an IMPORTANT issue to really bring NATIONAL attention to? I watched football last Sunday, and "pink" was everywhere! SERIOUSLY, this is not a challenge against BREAST CANCER awareness but isn't DOMESTIC VIOLENCE as important?
Not to mention that the stress of being in ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS could be an underlying contributor to breast cancer. Something must be done to drastically get people to understand domestic violence is seriously destroying lives daily.
How is it that a mother takes her small child and throw it against a wall and kill it? What happened to her that she can disconnect from her child in such a horrible manner? How is it that a supposed loving husband can kill his wife and "slow boil" her for days until nothing is left but her skull? What happens to make a man strangle his alleged girlfriend to death in a hotel. Proceeds to the fiance's house and shoot her and daughter in the head and kill them?
There are many more stories that I could share......I ask you. How many commercials have you seen in the month of OCTOBER that refer to DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH?
Angels In Distress, Inc. cares about the abuse that is terrorizing our neighborhoods and families, ALL OF THEM!
Educate yourself through our shows about the "red flags" of a potential abuser whether male or female.
BULLYING is just a new "buzzword" for domestic abuse and violence amongst children in school.
How is it that a child who decides to speak up about being bullied is beaten down in front of the cameraman that is about to interview him?
SERIOUSLY, WHAT HAVE YOU SEEN DURING THE MONTH OF OCTOBER TO TELL YOU THAT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE IS IMPORTANT ON THE NATIONAL AIRWAYS.....CONSISTENTLY?
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Monday, September 24, 2012
"I wanted to become a "DOCTOR!"
Today I write because of the death of three lives snuffed out...and one was a child who was very intelligent and as described by her family (LIGHT). The family members state to reporters that they did not see anything wrong that the alleged perpetrator was a fun, loving, kind of guy. There seem to be conflicting stories as to whether they were planning on marriage or were already married.
The alleged suspect was a Mr. Joseph Smith 32 years of age. In relative terms a "young" man. There are also allegations that he also had a mistress or girlfriend that was found dead in a hotel in nearby East Point, Ga. outside of Atlanta. The young girl who was killed is 12 years of age a student that was doing very, very well at the local KIPPS Academy and she aspired to become a doctor.
Her mother a newly-wed and now loss of child and her life that is pointing toward "domestic violence!" What are the "red flags" that were present in this relationship that the family members did not see. Was it possible that they were there....but did not recognize what they were?
The other woman involved whose life is also lost in this triangle, did her family members see the "red flags" and ignored them? There are so many questions because of how this terrible incident played out......how does the first daughter of the suspect cope, knowing that her dad is the murderer of two women and a child just a few years younger than she is? I pray that all of these families seek out "counseling", for there is much healing needed in this scenario. Below is an excerpt by the Atlanta Police Department Public Affairs Officer K.Y.Jones regarding the case.
Sunday, September 23rd) Atlanta Police are continuing to investigate a triple murder in Southwest Atlanta on Sunday morning. The 32-year-old suspect, Joseph Smith, was arrested at 593 Morrow Lane where officers also found two dead victims.
According to CBS Atlanta, the Atlanta Police say that this suspect is connected to a body found earlier in the day in an East Point Motel. East Point investigators are working with the Atlanta Police Department on the investigation.
We are coming up to the month of October which is "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH"
However, it is more important that we become aware that domestic abuse and violence should be made aware of twelve months of the year. It is becoming and has become a pestilence in the communities of all lives. No one is exempt from this behavior and seems to be snowballing out of "CONTROL!" What are you doing to educate yourself regarding this terrible spirit operating to DESTROY FAMILIES AND RELATIONSHIPS?
Join us on Thursday, evenings at 11PM EST where the discussions of how to identify the "red flags" of an abuser and what it looks like before several lives are lost. Visit our website at: www.angelsindistress.org click on the microphone and listen to previous podcast shows and educate yourself of what ABUSE LOOK, ACT, FEEL and PRODUCE in your life if you allow the abuser to CHARM their way into your life. MALE or FEMALE abusers they are alike in their characters.
The alleged suspect was a Mr. Joseph Smith 32 years of age. In relative terms a "young" man. There are also allegations that he also had a mistress or girlfriend that was found dead in a hotel in nearby East Point, Ga. outside of Atlanta. The young girl who was killed is 12 years of age a student that was doing very, very well at the local KIPPS Academy and she aspired to become a doctor.
Her mother a newly-wed and now loss of child and her life that is pointing toward "domestic violence!" What are the "red flags" that were present in this relationship that the family members did not see. Was it possible that they were there....but did not recognize what they were?
The other woman involved whose life is also lost in this triangle, did her family members see the "red flags" and ignored them? There are so many questions because of how this terrible incident played out......how does the first daughter of the suspect cope, knowing that her dad is the murderer of two women and a child just a few years younger than she is? I pray that all of these families seek out "counseling", for there is much healing needed in this scenario. Below is an excerpt by the Atlanta Police Department Public Affairs Officer K.Y.Jones regarding the case.
Sunday, September 23rd) Atlanta Police are continuing to investigate a triple murder in Southwest Atlanta on Sunday morning. The 32-year-old suspect, Joseph Smith, was arrested at 593 Morrow Lane where officers also found two dead victims.
According to CBS Atlanta, the Atlanta Police say that this suspect is connected to a body found earlier in the day in an East Point Motel. East Point investigators are working with the Atlanta Police Department on the investigation.
Public Affairs Officer K. Y. Jones:Cascade Patch will update with more details as they become available
Shortly before 9:00 this morning, the Atlanta Police Department received a call stating an individual was inside a dwelling on Morrow Lane and that he had possibly killed multiple people. SWAT and the Hostage Negotiation Team was notified and responded to the scene. Shortly thereafter a subject was taken into custody without incident. Homicide arrived on scene and found two victims deceased at the location. We believe this incident is related to a homicide in East Point. The Atlanta PD and East Point PD are working the investigation jointly.
We are coming up to the month of October which is "DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH"
However, it is more important that we become aware that domestic abuse and violence should be made aware of twelve months of the year. It is becoming and has become a pestilence in the communities of all lives. No one is exempt from this behavior and seems to be snowballing out of "CONTROL!" What are you doing to educate yourself regarding this terrible spirit operating to DESTROY FAMILIES AND RELATIONSHIPS?
Join us on Thursday, evenings at 11PM EST where the discussions of how to identify the "red flags" of an abuser and what it looks like before several lives are lost. Visit our website at: www.angelsindistress.org click on the microphone and listen to previous podcast shows and educate yourself of what ABUSE LOOK, ACT, FEEL and PRODUCE in your life if you allow the abuser to CHARM their way into your life. MALE or FEMALE abusers they are alike in their characters.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
"DON'T BOX ME IN!"
https://www.facebook.com/groups/THEONEGOSPEL/members/I watched a video last night entitled "Don't Box Me In!" It was delivered by Pastor Byrd of an Adventist Church. The mention of denomination is to make a POINT!
The word was so POWERFUL and filled with TRUTH in DELIVERY it was such a BLESSING! He talked about how traditions are ruining the BODY OF CHRIST and losing so many souls because of OLD MINDSETS!
It was a RHEMA WORD! My thought was this....if I was one that did not understand Kingdom Building my blessing would have been missed because of the deliverer's denomination. His message was truly one that we who are professing to be about GOD'S BUSINESS GET WITH THE PROGRAM!
There is a quote: Doing the same thing and expecting a different result is 'INSANITY!"
It is relative...people are sitting in their respective choices of worship leadings and yearning, hungry for something MORE!
CHURCH AS USUAL IS NOT WORKING IN A LOT OF AREAS BECAUSE OF TRADITIONS!
The thing that AMAZES me is that JESUS WAS THE MOST NON-TRADITIONAL PREACHER THERE WAS. HE WAS IN THE STREETS WHEREVER THE BROKEN-HEARTED, LAME, DEMON POSSESSED etc. were.
Sunday, Saturday mornings are not enough....there are people waiting on you OUTSIDE! Auxiliaries are one thing but ministry is another.......those OF US who are coming TO FELLOWSHIP are suppose to get it and BRING IT TO THE WORLD and MINISTRY IS OUTSIDE OF YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP and your responsibility to minister to the people who does not LOOK, DRESS, or even think like you!
Place the link below in your browser and hear some TRUTH!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOyTObZFsmU
The word was so POWERFUL and filled with TRUTH in DELIVERY it was such a BLESSING! He talked about how traditions are ruining the BODY OF CHRIST and losing so many souls because of OLD MINDSETS!
It was a RHEMA WORD! My thought was this....if I was one that did not understand Kingdom Building my blessing would have been missed because of the deliverer's denomination. His message was truly one that we who are professing to be about GOD'S BUSINESS GET WITH THE PROGRAM!
There is a quote: Doing the same thing and expecting a different result is 'INSANITY!"
It is relative...people are sitting in their respective choices of worship leadings and yearning, hungry for something MORE!
CHURCH AS USUAL IS NOT WORKING IN A LOT OF AREAS BECAUSE OF TRADITIONS!
The thing that AMAZES me is that JESUS WAS THE MOST NON-TRADITIONAL PREACHER THERE WAS. HE WAS IN THE STREETS WHEREVER THE BROKEN-HEARTED, LAME, DEMON POSSESSED etc. were.
Sunday, Saturday mornings are not enough....there are people waiting on you OUTSIDE! Auxiliaries are one thing but ministry is another.......those OF US who are coming TO FELLOWSHIP are suppose to get it and BRING IT TO THE WORLD and MINISTRY IS OUTSIDE OF YOUR PLACE OF WORSHIP and your responsibility to minister to the people who does not LOOK, DRESS, or even think like you!
Place the link below in your browser and hear some TRUTH!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOyTObZFsmU
Thursday, June 28, 2012
"Use What Was Used Against You!"
Wednesday, June 27, 2012 The title used is the result of watching Bishop Timothy Clark at the Potters House on Sunday, June 24, 2012. I Kings 15:16-22
I was compelled to go to the internet and watch last Sunday's sermon from Bishop T. D. Jakes and he Pottershouse. First the Praise and Worship Team Leader blew me away with his testimony of what happened to him on Father's Day after church at dinner. He shared how the doctors had just taken him off of steroids for a shoulder injury and unaware that his blood pressure dropped very low. He explained how he took his blood pressure medicine and the paramedics could hardly find a pulse. He told his wife how he "loved" her because he thought that he was about to leave this world. To GOD be the glory he was revived and shared how the devil thought he had him but GOD SAID NO!
I share his testimony because of my own near death experience related to blood pressure in November of 2007. For days I had a blood pressure of 256/190 and the doctors could not get it to come down. On about the forth day of this GOD asked me a question. "Who is your source, now?" Tears were rolling down my face and I replied, "It's you Lord, nobody but you!" The doctors were confused and drastically trying to get it down and with these type of numbers for that length of time, I should be a recovering STROKE patient. But GOD IS AMAZING! This event occurred shortly after sharing my story for the first time. The devil tried to kill me. I was not afraid to let people know what I had gone through any longer! FREED BY GOD!
However, the reason for this blog is to testify how it is IMPORTANT to remember that the word comes from GOD's annointed vessels and it was not Bishop Jakes today. Often times I am in discussions with people that disagree with hearing another minister if the Pastor is not preaching. Why would you do that, first of all? Secondly, do you not believe that GOD can send a word through anyone HE chooses?
Upon realizing that it was not Bishop Jakes I sat back and waited for Bishop Clark to get started. He directed those of us watching at home to get your bible and come with him to I Kings 15: 16-22. He proceeded to read the scriptures and then he gave his title: "USE WHAT WAS USED AGAINST YOU!" HALLELUJAH! My spirit leaped and I knew this was going to be a word straight from heaven for me.
There were points that really stood out in his message regarding our history and everyone has history. The enemy can often try to use your history to discourage, stir fear, doubtfulness, and anxiety about some things that GOD has told you to do. There are things that happens in our life that cause pain, disappointment, disbelief and disheartened. However, those very things can be used for the kingdom and bless someone else to be delivered from bondage. History tells us who we are, where you have come from, and what you have been THROUGH! The blessing is in looking back to who you were, where you came from and what GOD has DELIVERED YOU FROM!
We must never deny our history because it is OUR story. There are those of us who have gone through some painful things and wonder why did GOD allow them to happen to us, for me I was quickly corrected and told that what I went through was not about ME! Ouch! By the way.....hear what thus saith the LORD and not the man! Amen If I had turned away from the sermon I would have missed an incredible word of ENCOURAGEMENT!
When I went through my experience of domestic violence it really hurt me because I felt that it should not have happened to me. I was really in a good place with my relationship with GOD and trying to live a good life. However, the relationship I was in was not of GOD......hhhmmmm. However, in my place of brokenness and repentance GOD said to me that it was not about me. It gave me a totally different perspective of why I had the experience. Today, out of that pain is Angels In Distress, Inc. "Transition from Domestic Violence" designed to bring awareness and prevention of domestic abuse and violence. I never in my wildest dreams would have seen me as a Radio Host having weekly shows on domestic abuse and violence taking awareness and prevention around the WORLD! GOD has allowed me to speak on Perspectives TV about domestic violence with Dr. Rondrick Williamson. I think about how I was trying to get on television shows in the metropolitan Atlanta area and no response, GOD takes me to Middle Georgia and what a blessing.
Certified Domestic Instructor, Motivational Speaker, Counselor and Encourager these are the talents I have that GOD has given to go into the community and the world and bring awareness of a potential abuser whether they are male or female. My charge is to help somebody, anybody identify the "red flags" and prevent on the front side awareness that will protect one from an abuser and/or abusive relationship.
There are so many people walking around daily asking, "how did I get here?" What could I have done differently to avoid this abuse? Pay attention to your "spirit" man it will talk to you not always in LOUD revelations but sometimes a small still voice, or the touch of someone else and your soul shudders to their touch. This is telling you to RUN, RUN, RUN! It is not safe!
I am a survivor of domestic violence and will use what happened to me to help someone AVOID it happening to them. Thus the relevance: "Use What Was Used Against You!"
May GOD bless each and every person that read this blog. If you have gone through some type of trauma use it, to help someone else....it will BLESS YOU!
Website: www.angelsindistress.org
Angels In Distress Radio: www.blogtalkradio.com/queen-warrior LIVE every Thursday at 11PM EST
I was compelled to go to the internet and watch last Sunday's sermon from Bishop T. D. Jakes and he Pottershouse. First the Praise and Worship Team Leader blew me away with his testimony of what happened to him on Father's Day after church at dinner. He shared how the doctors had just taken him off of steroids for a shoulder injury and unaware that his blood pressure dropped very low. He explained how he took his blood pressure medicine and the paramedics could hardly find a pulse. He told his wife how he "loved" her because he thought that he was about to leave this world. To GOD be the glory he was revived and shared how the devil thought he had him but GOD SAID NO!
I share his testimony because of my own near death experience related to blood pressure in November of 2007. For days I had a blood pressure of 256/190 and the doctors could not get it to come down. On about the forth day of this GOD asked me a question. "Who is your source, now?" Tears were rolling down my face and I replied, "It's you Lord, nobody but you!" The doctors were confused and drastically trying to get it down and with these type of numbers for that length of time, I should be a recovering STROKE patient. But GOD IS AMAZING! This event occurred shortly after sharing my story for the first time. The devil tried to kill me. I was not afraid to let people know what I had gone through any longer! FREED BY GOD!
However, the reason for this blog is to testify how it is IMPORTANT to remember that the word comes from GOD's annointed vessels and it was not Bishop Jakes today. Often times I am in discussions with people that disagree with hearing another minister if the Pastor is not preaching. Why would you do that, first of all? Secondly, do you not believe that GOD can send a word through anyone HE chooses?
Upon realizing that it was not Bishop Jakes I sat back and waited for Bishop Clark to get started. He directed those of us watching at home to get your bible and come with him to I Kings 15: 16-22. He proceeded to read the scriptures and then he gave his title: "USE WHAT WAS USED AGAINST YOU!" HALLELUJAH! My spirit leaped and I knew this was going to be a word straight from heaven for me.
There were points that really stood out in his message regarding our history and everyone has history. The enemy can often try to use your history to discourage, stir fear, doubtfulness, and anxiety about some things that GOD has told you to do. There are things that happens in our life that cause pain, disappointment, disbelief and disheartened. However, those very things can be used for the kingdom and bless someone else to be delivered from bondage. History tells us who we are, where you have come from, and what you have been THROUGH! The blessing is in looking back to who you were, where you came from and what GOD has DELIVERED YOU FROM!
We must never deny our history because it is OUR story. There are those of us who have gone through some painful things and wonder why did GOD allow them to happen to us, for me I was quickly corrected and told that what I went through was not about ME! Ouch! By the way.....hear what thus saith the LORD and not the man! Amen If I had turned away from the sermon I would have missed an incredible word of ENCOURAGEMENT!
When I went through my experience of domestic violence it really hurt me because I felt that it should not have happened to me. I was really in a good place with my relationship with GOD and trying to live a good life. However, the relationship I was in was not of GOD......hhhmmmm. However, in my place of brokenness and repentance GOD said to me that it was not about me. It gave me a totally different perspective of why I had the experience. Today, out of that pain is Angels In Distress, Inc. "Transition from Domestic Violence" designed to bring awareness and prevention of domestic abuse and violence. I never in my wildest dreams would have seen me as a Radio Host having weekly shows on domestic abuse and violence taking awareness and prevention around the WORLD! GOD has allowed me to speak on Perspectives TV about domestic violence with Dr. Rondrick Williamson. I think about how I was trying to get on television shows in the metropolitan Atlanta area and no response, GOD takes me to Middle Georgia and what a blessing.
Certified Domestic Instructor, Motivational Speaker, Counselor and Encourager these are the talents I have that GOD has given to go into the community and the world and bring awareness of a potential abuser whether they are male or female. My charge is to help somebody, anybody identify the "red flags" and prevent on the front side awareness that will protect one from an abuser and/or abusive relationship.
There are so many people walking around daily asking, "how did I get here?" What could I have done differently to avoid this abuse? Pay attention to your "spirit" man it will talk to you not always in LOUD revelations but sometimes a small still voice, or the touch of someone else and your soul shudders to their touch. This is telling you to RUN, RUN, RUN! It is not safe!
I am a survivor of domestic violence and will use what happened to me to help someone AVOID it happening to them. Thus the relevance: "Use What Was Used Against You!"
May GOD bless each and every person that read this blog. If you have gone through some type of trauma use it, to help someone else....it will BLESS YOU!
Website: www.angelsindistress.org
Angels In Distress Radio: www.blogtalkradio.com/queen-warrior LIVE every Thursday at 11PM EST
Blessings In Playing With BUBBLES
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
I am sitting here working and really making some progress and feel good in he "MOVEMENT" and this overwhelming feeling comes over me to go outside and play with my bubbles. For those of you who do not know, this is a stress REDUCER for me!
I pick up my wand and go outside around my butterfly bush and begin to play with the bubbles, not five minutes pass and a huge BEAUTIFUL butterfly fly by and goes high into the trees behind my house, really high up. An incredible golden yellow and black tip wings. I acknowledge it verbally as I always do when they come to me.
As I am looking up I hear GOD say: "You will never crawl again!" OOOOWWWWWEEEEEEEEE! Tears began to flow, and then as I continue to twirl and play with my bubbles a second confirmation come as this one particular (rainbow) bubble make it up past where I saw the butterfly land.
I hear GOD say: "MY PROMISES TO YOU!" I'm done can't see for tears of GRATEFULNESS!!
OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE ANY DAY! When you hear the quiet voice....MOVE! DOUBLY BLESSED I AM and that is not all. Look out for the blog coming about today as well.
I am sitting here working and really making some progress and feel good in he "MOVEMENT" and this overwhelming feeling comes over me to go outside and play with my bubbles. For those of you who do not know, this is a stress REDUCER for me!
I pick up my wand and go outside around my butterfly bush and begin to play with the bubbles, not five minutes pass and a huge BEAUTIFUL butterfly fly by and goes high into the trees behind my house, really high up. An incredible golden yellow and black tip wings. I acknowledge it verbally as I always do when they come to me.
As I am looking up I hear GOD say: "You will never crawl again!" OOOOWWWWWEEEEEEEEE! Tears began to flow, and then as I continue to twirl and play with my bubbles a second confirmation come as this one particular (rainbow) bubble make it up past where I saw the butterfly land.
I hear GOD say: "MY PROMISES TO YOU!" I'm done can't see for tears of GRATEFULNESS!!
OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE ANY DAY! When you hear the quiet voice....MOVE! DOUBLY BLESSED I AM and that is not all. Look out for the blog coming about today as well.
Friday, June 22, 2012
PSALMS 91:11 OBEDIENCE IS KEY.....
Today, began as a day of "expectation" what I did not know, nor did it matter because the result of being obedient was the result. The day started with a couple of things on the "TTDL" and I was pretty focused about them. First on list completed, second on list came with some challenge. An appointment was set to speak with a young lady to talk about and advise of the radio show process.
I am a stickler for tardiness and called in to the conference line five minutes before and of course, I was the first on the line and the anticipation of the other caller for this meeting to chime in. After fifteen minutes I fell back to the old college days rules....if the professor isn't in class in fifteen minutes, LEAVE.
The telephone number was called again and this time the first attendee on the line, and I am holding and holding and a little voice tells me to check the access code....I did not dial enough numbers. Quickly, I hung up and called back in and this time dialed six digits and the wrong number again, seriously wondering by now what is going on? However, the correct number was called and still there was no one there...quickly the enemy wanted to plant negativity and tell me to forget the call. No, this is not how I operate....obviously this is a connection that need to be made.
The assistant is called and advised that there was no one on the line, they apologize and called right back and advised me to call back in. Perseverance paid off and a young lady is on the line shortly and what was to be a short meeting turned into a day of ministry, back and forth acknowledging GOD's goodness, guidance, direction and more importantly being obedient to the HOLY SPIRIT! There were so many confirmations, revelations, adorations, and elevations, it was amazing. That's the first part of the day a short brief break needed to be taken and the conversation resumed. Several of you know that I often acknowledge how AMAZING GOD IS!
Today, to share with someone that had some of the same experiences was encouraging and relief to know that when GOD gives you an assignment to do...that the enemy is NOT happy if you are really doing what you need to carry it forth into the world. There are sometimes many distractions, obstacles, hurdles and trials but through it all GOD IS FAITHFUL! Someone who knew exactly what your "spirit" needed was incredible, grateful tears, shouts of joy, screams of confirmation, more tears of confirmation, more praises to GOD and HUMBLENESS.
When GOD gives you something to do...there may be others that try to simulate what you are doing....remember one thing. GOD did not give them YOUR VISION. HE gave it to you and you will carry out HIS will in the land, not the imitation. It does not matter how odd, weird, ridiculous, mysterious it seem "just do it!"
DIVINE CONNECTIONS are being made in the land right now and OBEDIENCE is going to be the main factor for those whom GOD has CALLED to do HIS WILL!
Psalms 91:11 is a very special scripture that GOD gave me that HE has assigned "special" angels to me and by any means necessary HE will get them to me to hear HIS directions, guidance and leading for my assignment. Another scripture HE always brings to me is Jeremiah 29:11 to confirm that it is HIM speaking and Isaiah 40:31. All of those came up earlier today and brought tears of joy to know that my child it is your GOD speaking through the special assigned angel to you today.
Please still yourself to hear the voice of GOD sometimes it is very quiet and you can not hear it with a lot of NOISE! It is required sometimes that we are placed in a place of "BE STILL" by HIM to get a message of importance to us. It is very important to be careful how you treat strangers....they can be an "ANGEL!"
Thank you Father GOD for Danielle....continue to bless her above and beyond her wildest dreams. I know for a fact that she handled her assignment concerning me today, and with love. The conference call was used to connect us but the call was MUCH more than what we thought it was to be. WHAT A BLESSING!
Details, will be in my book so.....stay tuned. It is going to BLOW YOUR MIND! GOD IS AMAZING!
PSALMS 91:11
Amplified Bible (AMP)
11 For He will give His angels [especial] charge over you to accompany and defend and preserve you in all your ways [of obedience and service].
I am a stickler for tardiness and called in to the conference line five minutes before and of course, I was the first on the line and the anticipation of the other caller for this meeting to chime in. After fifteen minutes I fell back to the old college days rules....if the professor isn't in class in fifteen minutes, LEAVE.
The telephone number was called again and this time the first attendee on the line, and I am holding and holding and a little voice tells me to check the access code....I did not dial enough numbers. Quickly, I hung up and called back in and this time dialed six digits and the wrong number again, seriously wondering by now what is going on? However, the correct number was called and still there was no one there...quickly the enemy wanted to plant negativity and tell me to forget the call. No, this is not how I operate....obviously this is a connection that need to be made.
The assistant is called and advised that there was no one on the line, they apologize and called right back and advised me to call back in. Perseverance paid off and a young lady is on the line shortly and what was to be a short meeting turned into a day of ministry, back and forth acknowledging GOD's goodness, guidance, direction and more importantly being obedient to the HOLY SPIRIT! There were so many confirmations, revelations, adorations, and elevations, it was amazing. That's the first part of the day a short brief break needed to be taken and the conversation resumed. Several of you know that I often acknowledge how AMAZING GOD IS!
Today, to share with someone that had some of the same experiences was encouraging and relief to know that when GOD gives you an assignment to do...that the enemy is NOT happy if you are really doing what you need to carry it forth into the world. There are sometimes many distractions, obstacles, hurdles and trials but through it all GOD IS FAITHFUL! Someone who knew exactly what your "spirit" needed was incredible, grateful tears, shouts of joy, screams of confirmation, more tears of confirmation, more praises to GOD and HUMBLENESS.
When GOD gives you something to do...there may be others that try to simulate what you are doing....remember one thing. GOD did not give them YOUR VISION. HE gave it to you and you will carry out HIS will in the land, not the imitation. It does not matter how odd, weird, ridiculous, mysterious it seem "just do it!"
DIVINE CONNECTIONS are being made in the land right now and OBEDIENCE is going to be the main factor for those whom GOD has CALLED to do HIS WILL!
Psalms 91:11 is a very special scripture that GOD gave me that HE has assigned "special" angels to me and by any means necessary HE will get them to me to hear HIS directions, guidance and leading for my assignment. Another scripture HE always brings to me is Jeremiah 29:11 to confirm that it is HIM speaking and Isaiah 40:31. All of those came up earlier today and brought tears of joy to know that my child it is your GOD speaking through the special assigned angel to you today.
Please still yourself to hear the voice of GOD sometimes it is very quiet and you can not hear it with a lot of NOISE! It is required sometimes that we are placed in a place of "BE STILL" by HIM to get a message of importance to us. It is very important to be careful how you treat strangers....they can be an "ANGEL!"
Thank you Father GOD for Danielle....continue to bless her above and beyond her wildest dreams. I know for a fact that she handled her assignment concerning me today, and with love. The conference call was used to connect us but the call was MUCH more than what we thought it was to be. WHAT A BLESSING!
Details, will be in my book so.....stay tuned. It is going to BLOW YOUR MIND! GOD IS AMAZING!
PSALMS 91:11
Amplified Bible (AMP)
11 For He will give His angels [especial] charge over you to accompany and defend and preserve you in all your ways [of obedience and service].
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Janie Deadwyler: When Did Domestic Abuse and Violence Become "NORMA...
Janie Deadwyler: When Did Domestic Abuse and Violence Become "NORMA...: The past week has been overrun with articles, news breaks, murder-suicides, mother killing all of her children and the community does not se...
Janie Deadwyler: JUST LOOK UP!
Janie Deadwyler: JUST LOOK UP!: I am writing today about a "soft" voice that kept telling me to "look up!" These moments come now and it is a blessing to me to be able to ...
JUST LOOK UP!
I am writing today about a "soft" voice that kept telling me to "look up!" These moments come now and it is a blessing to me to be able to hear the voice of the Holy Spirit speak softly to me. You must understand there was a time when HE had to SHOUT at me! However, my spiritual relationship is closer and my ears are clearer to hear.
As I remained focused to hear and continue to look UP. The canopy of the trees were beautiful to me today at my place of serenity! Also the clouds were just beautiful, there were no special messages in formations for me today, just beautiful white clouds. I said to "Sunshine" I do not know why HE has me looking up but HE does....I am glad I was obedient. An answered prayer was waiting on me when I returned home. The day was filled with unexpected blessings.
STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN to that still soft voice...that will SPEAK VOLUMES to you. It will be a blessing. Below is another confirmation of my obedience today and what a blessing it is. My prayer is that it will bless you as well.
A friend of mine sent an email that talked about the buzzard, bat and bumble bee.
I. The buzzard if placed in a 6x8 pen despite it's ability to fly will be an absolute prisoner. The reason a buzzard needs to have a run of 10 to 12 feet. Without this space to run as is it's habit, it will not even attempt to fly. Although the space is completely opened at the top. Sadly, it will remain a prisoner for life and a small jail with no top.
2. The ordinary bat a remarkable nimble creature in the air, cannot take off from a level place. If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle around helplessly and no doubt painfully, until it reaches some slight elevation from which it can throw itself into the air. Then at once it takes off likea "flash!"
3. The bumble bee, if dropped into an empty open tumbler, will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the top, but persist to find some way out through the sides at the bottom. It will seek a way out where non exist until it completely destroys itself.
4. PEOPLE in many ways we are like the buzzard, the bat and the bumble bee. We struggle about with all of our problems and frustrations, never realizing that all we have to do is look UP. That's the ANSWER the escape route and the solution to any problem....JUST LOOK UP!
It is really hard to see solutions when you are LOOKING so DEEPLY into the PROBLEMS!
'JUST LOOK UP!"
As I remained focused to hear and continue to look UP. The canopy of the trees were beautiful to me today at my place of serenity! Also the clouds were just beautiful, there were no special messages in formations for me today, just beautiful white clouds. I said to "Sunshine" I do not know why HE has me looking up but HE does....I am glad I was obedient. An answered prayer was waiting on me when I returned home. The day was filled with unexpected blessings.
STOP, LOOK, and LISTEN to that still soft voice...that will SPEAK VOLUMES to you. It will be a blessing. Below is another confirmation of my obedience today and what a blessing it is. My prayer is that it will bless you as well.
A friend of mine sent an email that talked about the buzzard, bat and bumble bee.
I. The buzzard if placed in a 6x8 pen despite it's ability to fly will be an absolute prisoner. The reason a buzzard needs to have a run of 10 to 12 feet. Without this space to run as is it's habit, it will not even attempt to fly. Although the space is completely opened at the top. Sadly, it will remain a prisoner for life and a small jail with no top.
2. The ordinary bat a remarkable nimble creature in the air, cannot take off from a level place. If it is placed on the floor or flat ground, all it can do is shuffle around helplessly and no doubt painfully, until it reaches some slight elevation from which it can throw itself into the air. Then at once it takes off likea "flash!"
3. The bumble bee, if dropped into an empty open tumbler, will be there until it dies, unless it is taken out. It never sees the means of escape at the top, but persist to find some way out through the sides at the bottom. It will seek a way out where non exist until it completely destroys itself.
4. PEOPLE in many ways we are like the buzzard, the bat and the bumble bee. We struggle about with all of our problems and frustrations, never realizing that all we have to do is look UP. That's the ANSWER the escape route and the solution to any problem....JUST LOOK UP!
It is really hard to see solutions when you are LOOKING so DEEPLY into the PROBLEMS!
'JUST LOOK UP!"
Saturday, May 26, 2012
If We HUMBLE Ourselves.....and PRAY!
In the last 26 days...there has been terrible stories of tragedy and violence against children. What makes a "mother" kill, stab, slit the throat, drown, ABUSE HER CHILDREN!?
PEOPLE this is why it is so IMPORTANT to recognize the "red flags" of potential abusers before your BECOME EMOTIONALLY ATTACHED.
Take your time and UNDERSTAND that if a person is not showing GOOD CHARACTER as just a FRIEND.....it does not CHANGE!
They are what they are, and you need to do your RESEARCH on the front-end before becoming involved with them. The enemy is definitely on his job when are we going to get on ours and EVERYONE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS.
JOIN ANGELS IN DISTRESS IN A PRAYER VIGIL TO PRAY DAILY FOR ABUSERS, VICTIMS, CHILDREN IN ABUSIVE HOMES, HEALING FOR THE ABUSERS......HURT PEOPLE HURT PEOPLE!
THE CYCLE MUST BE BROKEN....TOO MANY LIVES ARE AT STAKE!
PEOPLE this is why it is so IMPORTANT to recognize the "red flags" of potential abusers before your BECOME EMOTIONALLY ATTACHED.
Take your time and UNDERSTAND that if a person is not showing GOOD CHARACTER as just a FRIEND.....it does not CHANGE!
They are what they are, and you need to do your RESEARCH on the front-end before becoming involved with them. The enemy is definitely on his job when are we going to get on ours and EVERYONE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS.
JOIN ANGELS IN DISTRESS IN A PRAYER VIGIL TO PRAY DAILY FOR ABUSERS, VICTIMS, CHILDREN IN ABUSIVE HOMES, HEALING FOR THE ABUSERS......HURT PEOPLE HURT PEOPLE!
THE CYCLE MUST BE BROKEN....TOO MANY LIVES ARE AT STAKE!
Friday, May 18, 2012
When Did Domestic Abuse and Violence Become "NORMAL!?"
The past week has been overrun with articles, news breaks, murder-suicides, mother killing all of her children and the community does not seem to be effected by these deaths. What has really happened to "human beings" caring about each other and showing respect for HUMAN LIFE?
The news CHANNELS break the news, but never do you hear if they followed-up on the family who lost their mother, father, daughter, son, nephew, niece, friend, co-worker or associates. Today we have media in place that can BLAST repeatedly violence but not SOLUTIONS or proposals to rally together as a community and say 'ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!'
It is very disturbing to see a statement of an unnamed pastor respond to the death of an entire family that was wiped out "it was just normal stuff!" There is not ONE thing NORMAL about domestic abuse and violence! This spirit operating within families and relationships diligently work at DESTROYING FAMILY and RELATIONSHIP FOUNDATIONS and the WELL BEING of LIFE.
The desensitize mindset that it is not my business is also fueling this epidemic. Domestic Abuse and Violence is everyone's business and should be concerned about the damage that it is constantly exhibiting...what are you willing to do to SPEAK UP and OUT AGAINST ABUSE!
To be in a place of hopelessness is a very dark place and because domestic abuse and violence is kept secret in most cases this allows the enemy to move among US in FREE WILL to perpetrate itself on anyone in it's path. The goal is to steal, kill and devour!
Once you see the "red flags" pay attention they are RED for a reason to get your attention. Hurt people hurt people and until the hurt is healed...jeopardy is always around all of US!
You may ask, "What's the point?" The point is this, we all have family, friends and people that we generally care about and all of these victims are loved by someone and their lives should not be so easily set aside as someone else issues.....they are societal issues and will and can effect YOU!
Speak UP and OUT against domestic abuse and violence...you may SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE!
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH-ABUSE AND VIOLENCE IS NEVER THE ANSWER!
The news CHANNELS break the news, but never do you hear if they followed-up on the family who lost their mother, father, daughter, son, nephew, niece, friend, co-worker or associates. Today we have media in place that can BLAST repeatedly violence but not SOLUTIONS or proposals to rally together as a community and say 'ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!'
It is very disturbing to see a statement of an unnamed pastor respond to the death of an entire family that was wiped out "it was just normal stuff!" There is not ONE thing NORMAL about domestic abuse and violence! This spirit operating within families and relationships diligently work at DESTROYING FAMILY and RELATIONSHIP FOUNDATIONS and the WELL BEING of LIFE.
The desensitize mindset that it is not my business is also fueling this epidemic. Domestic Abuse and Violence is everyone's business and should be concerned about the damage that it is constantly exhibiting...what are you willing to do to SPEAK UP and OUT AGAINST ABUSE!
To be in a place of hopelessness is a very dark place and because domestic abuse and violence is kept secret in most cases this allows the enemy to move among US in FREE WILL to perpetrate itself on anyone in it's path. The goal is to steal, kill and devour!
Once you see the "red flags" pay attention they are RED for a reason to get your attention. Hurt people hurt people and until the hurt is healed...jeopardy is always around all of US!
You may ask, "What's the point?" The point is this, we all have family, friends and people that we generally care about and all of these victims are loved by someone and their lives should not be so easily set aside as someone else issues.....they are societal issues and will and can effect YOU!
Speak UP and OUT against domestic abuse and violence...you may SAVE SOMEONE'S LIFE!
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH-ABUSE AND VIOLENCE IS NEVER THE ANSWER!
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
GRATEFUL "MOTHER'S DAY"
I am coming up on another "Mother's " day and thought about how many years of service in that area. I use the term service with humbleness because all of my children are still with me and are in good health and doing well. My place as a mom, mommy, mama, , moms and mother all has different meanings to each one of them.
As a mother we have desires, goals, for our children but at the same time raise them to be themselves and question sometimes what happened to"our" dreams when they differ with the child's dream. However, when a mother sit, back and actually reflect on what her desire was for her child when they change and be independent and take their course......we are to be grateful for that as well. Our son's we want to be good men, community oriented, love and be a good husband and father. For our daughters we want them to meet one of the sons of another mother who has raised him to be what I want my sons to be.
However, sometimes the challenge comes when our children take the path less traveled and make their own paths and although it looks a lot different from what we envisioned, at the end of the day; if they are happy it is a good place.
I am called blessed because of my children and their place in the world, each of them will have a indelible mark on this earth and my prayer is that it will be to make a difference in someone's LIFE! My prayer is that they are compassionate, giving, caring and genuine in what they do for others. My prayer for them is to make a difference in the world and be willing to stand and make change. It is not easy to wear the "bulls-eye" but taking the hit in the center radiates so much farther out in radius to benefit others and not only themselves.
On this "Mother's" day, I can look around and see that each of them as different as they are, make an incredible difference in someones life and that difference is in MY LIFE!
I want to"THANK YOU" for the love, kind acts, thoughts, hugs, kisses, and special things you personally do to tell me that you love me. YOU ARE THE VERY BREATH THAT I BREATHE....AND MY PURPOSE TO LIVE TO WATCH YOU LIVE. GOD has been good to me....all are grown and living your lives to your own beat!
I LOVE YOU TO LIFE!
RESPECTFULLY,
Your, mom, moms, mama, moms, mother
Janie Deadwyler <3 <3 <3 <3
As a mother we have desires, goals, for our children but at the same time raise them to be themselves and question sometimes what happened to"our" dreams when they differ with the child's dream. However, when a mother sit, back and actually reflect on what her desire was for her child when they change and be independent and take their course......we are to be grateful for that as well. Our son's we want to be good men, community oriented, love and be a good husband and father. For our daughters we want them to meet one of the sons of another mother who has raised him to be what I want my sons to be.
However, sometimes the challenge comes when our children take the path less traveled and make their own paths and although it looks a lot different from what we envisioned, at the end of the day; if they are happy it is a good place.
I am called blessed because of my children and their place in the world, each of them will have a indelible mark on this earth and my prayer is that it will be to make a difference in someone's LIFE! My prayer is that they are compassionate, giving, caring and genuine in what they do for others. My prayer for them is to make a difference in the world and be willing to stand and make change. It is not easy to wear the "bulls-eye" but taking the hit in the center radiates so much farther out in radius to benefit others and not only themselves.
On this "Mother's" day, I can look around and see that each of them as different as they are, make an incredible difference in someones life and that difference is in MY LIFE!
I want to"THANK YOU" for the love, kind acts, thoughts, hugs, kisses, and special things you personally do to tell me that you love me. YOU ARE THE VERY BREATH THAT I BREATHE....AND MY PURPOSE TO LIVE TO WATCH YOU LIVE. GOD has been good to me....all are grown and living your lives to your own beat!
I LOVE YOU TO LIFE!
RESPECTFULLY,
Your, mom, moms, mama, moms, mother
Janie Deadwyler <3 <3 <3 <3
Monday, May 7, 2012
"ARE YOU HAPPY FOR THE BLESSINGS OF OTHERS?"
This is a question that I am asking but actually want to express how important it is to be "HAPPY" for other people who are being blessed. Recently, I was reflecting on how I see GOD blessings are in abundance over my friends and I SMILE in agreement of happiness for them and with them! It is exciting to see the things we have discussed and prayed about come to fruition. Affirm your blessings in your prayers....
How do you respond when you hear of someone else being blessed? Does your spirit agree in that place with them for their blessing? Often times with some people there are feelings of jealousy, envy, bitterness and anger when someone else is in a season of receiving blessings. It is important that you keep the right mindset when this occurs.
Why? Because you do not know what the person has been through receiving blessings from GOD and know that it did not always come as easily as your eyes see it to be.
Blessings come forth out of a process as well, seeds that struggled hard and long from in a very dark place to reach the sunlight.
When you see someone else dreams come true understand that they too have watched others be blessed and seemingly move forward and they stood still or had obstacles in their way. I personally feel that in receiving any blessing there was a struggle and/or hardness attached to it. This is why it is very important to give GOD all the glory and praise!
It is truly a blessing to me when the friends around me, associates, colleagues and strangers share a blessing with me of theirs......what a beautiful place of hope, anticipation, confirmation that blesses are around you, and know that you are in line because they are in your NEIGHBORHOOD!
Be happy for others and their happiness and blessings because you may not have been able to go through what they went through to receive their blessings. There is "PRESSING" in "BLESSINGS!"
For everyone that is in a season of blessings I bless GOD for you and SMILE with you! WALK IN YOUR SEASON AND KNOW THAT IT IS YOUR JUST REWARD! GOD GETS THE GLORY, HONOR AND PRAISE! HALLELUJAH!
FOR THE HALLELUJAH ANYHOW'S THAT YOU HAD TO ENDURE! AMEN
Peace n Blessings in Abundance
How do you respond when you hear of someone else being blessed? Does your spirit agree in that place with them for their blessing? Often times with some people there are feelings of jealousy, envy, bitterness and anger when someone else is in a season of receiving blessings. It is important that you keep the right mindset when this occurs.
Why? Because you do not know what the person has been through receiving blessings from GOD and know that it did not always come as easily as your eyes see it to be.
Blessings come forth out of a process as well, seeds that struggled hard and long from in a very dark place to reach the sunlight.
When you see someone else dreams come true understand that they too have watched others be blessed and seemingly move forward and they stood still or had obstacles in their way. I personally feel that in receiving any blessing there was a struggle and/or hardness attached to it. This is why it is very important to give GOD all the glory and praise!
It is truly a blessing to me when the friends around me, associates, colleagues and strangers share a blessing with me of theirs......what a beautiful place of hope, anticipation, confirmation that blesses are around you, and know that you are in line because they are in your NEIGHBORHOOD!
Be happy for others and their happiness and blessings because you may not have been able to go through what they went through to receive their blessings. There is "PRESSING" in "BLESSINGS!"
For everyone that is in a season of blessings I bless GOD for you and SMILE with you! WALK IN YOUR SEASON AND KNOW THAT IT IS YOUR JUST REWARD! GOD GETS THE GLORY, HONOR AND PRAISE! HALLELUJAH!
FOR THE HALLELUJAH ANYHOW'S THAT YOU HAD TO ENDURE! AMEN
Peace n Blessings in Abundance
Sunday, April 15, 2012
"Don't Allow The CHATTER To STOP YOU!"
Exodus 2:11-22
What an incredible Sunday evening...worship, praise and watching the "manifestation" of the Holy Spirit taking over a service. The Potters House Sunday morning worship service was literally taken over by the Holy Spirit! It is not often that you can witness such a high time in the spirit of GOD!
The power was so strong that you did feel the power that was in that sanctuary with you if you went in with them. Personally, I feel that there is absolutely nothing like seeing a man "worship" GOD it is so POWERFUL to me and it is the ultimate place for man to be. I have noticed that in the last few months...Bishop Jakes services have been seemingly going back to more of how they were when I was first introduced to his ministry.
That good ole time HOLY GHOST service! It takes me back to my childhood COGIC days. However, the difference today is that I understand totally what is going on. The annointing that was in the Potters House on today, it would not surprise me of miracles all over the place even for the First Lady Jakes who is recovering from knee surgery.
It is truly amazing when you are seeking and asking GOD questions and if you seek HIM the answers are where you are seeking, and I am so glad I turned the tv off and the internet on! GODWINK
I suggest that if you want a blessing for the week....watch this Sunday's service and really make sure that there is not anything to distract you because you want to SOAK UP ALL OF THIS ONE! Moses, Moses! The burning bush has an incredible relevance to me because of something that happened last week before The Angels In Distress Radio Show.....talk about burning....YES there was something literally burning and I I get it.
The passion I have is burning inside of me and I want it to be manifested outside of me, I do know what GOD said. I will not address haters because they do NOT matter. But I pray blessings upon them and their lives. Although I know you are chattering......
Once the Holy Spirit took over Bishop's service...it was ONGOING and truly a blessing. My prayer is that you will listen to Sunday, April 15, 2012 sermon @www.thepottershouse.org.
Get Ready! Get Ready! Get Ready! OOOOWWWWEEEEEEE! Just keep moving, no matter what you have been through, because GOD is going to use your adversity for an OPPORTUNITY to bless someone!
What an incredible Sunday evening...worship, praise and watching the "manifestation" of the Holy Spirit taking over a service. The Potters House Sunday morning worship service was literally taken over by the Holy Spirit! It is not often that you can witness such a high time in the spirit of GOD!
The power was so strong that you did feel the power that was in that sanctuary with you if you went in with them. Personally, I feel that there is absolutely nothing like seeing a man "worship" GOD it is so POWERFUL to me and it is the ultimate place for man to be. I have noticed that in the last few months...Bishop Jakes services have been seemingly going back to more of how they were when I was first introduced to his ministry.
That good ole time HOLY GHOST service! It takes me back to my childhood COGIC days. However, the difference today is that I understand totally what is going on. The annointing that was in the Potters House on today, it would not surprise me of miracles all over the place even for the First Lady Jakes who is recovering from knee surgery.
It is truly amazing when you are seeking and asking GOD questions and if you seek HIM the answers are where you are seeking, and I am so glad I turned the tv off and the internet on! GODWINK
I suggest that if you want a blessing for the week....watch this Sunday's service and really make sure that there is not anything to distract you because you want to SOAK UP ALL OF THIS ONE! Moses, Moses! The burning bush has an incredible relevance to me because of something that happened last week before The Angels In Distress Radio Show.....talk about burning....YES there was something literally burning and I I get it.
The passion I have is burning inside of me and I want it to be manifested outside of me, I do know what GOD said. I will not address haters because they do NOT matter. But I pray blessings upon them and their lives. Although I know you are chattering......
Once the Holy Spirit took over Bishop's service...it was ONGOING and truly a blessing. My prayer is that you will listen to Sunday, April 15, 2012 sermon @www.thepottershouse.org.
Get Ready! Get Ready! Get Ready! OOOOWWWWEEEEEEE! Just keep moving, no matter what you have been through, because GOD is going to use your adversity for an OPPORTUNITY to bless someone!
Monday, April 9, 2012
"JUST GO!"
It is truly amazing to me as I reflect on an opportunity that was afforded to me on last weekend. A colleague/friend of Beverly Cunningham Outreach sent an email asking that A.I.D, Inc. participate in a PSA SHOUT OUT against Domestic Violence. However, at the time transportation was not available. I said a prayer and left it with GOD because in my physical space it was not possible to reach the location from where I was looking. He called a couple of hours later to inform me that the Event Host would provide transportation for me if I was interested in the offer.
Are you serious? Of course I will accept that offer and do what I have been charged to do. The transportation was coordinated and the result was meeting another incredible woman who is fighting against domestic violence as well and A Listening Ear Counselor. It is amazing how GOD connects those that HE really wants to connect, particularly for HIS KINGDOM BUILDING!
It was such a blessing to see young people 'shouting out" against domestic violence and supporting an event to get the message out. Incredible young people with talents that were "awesome!"
The reason(s) to express my gratitude....
1. Purpose
2. Service
3. Provision
4. OBEDIENCE
My PURPOE is to educate the public wherever, whenever, however I can....in awareness and prevention of domestic abuse and domestic violence, and sometimes it seems that obstacles may get in the way.
It is always great to SERVE others in a capacity that will help change their lives.
There are times when we are charged and given DIVINE assignments that we do not know how we can make them happen in the physical realm. However, what GOD gives vision to HE makes PROVISION.
The ultimate decision that we can make when we are given assignments by GOD is to be 'OBEDIENT!' Obedience truly is better than sacrifice. Trust GOD even when you can't TRACE HIM!
I love it when HE "winks" at me.....the entire situation mapped out HIM winking and telling me......Janie be willing, obedient and do what I have charged you to do, because "I GOT YOU!" OOOOWWWEEEEE
GOD IS AWESOME!!!! I know many of you see me post on FB often How Amazing HE is...this is just one of the many situations.....WHY I MUST POST!
GOD IS AAAAAAMMMMMMMAAAAAAAZZZZZZIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGGG! JUST GO!
Are you serious? Of course I will accept that offer and do what I have been charged to do. The transportation was coordinated and the result was meeting another incredible woman who is fighting against domestic violence as well and A Listening Ear Counselor. It is amazing how GOD connects those that HE really wants to connect, particularly for HIS KINGDOM BUILDING!
It was such a blessing to see young people 'shouting out" against domestic violence and supporting an event to get the message out. Incredible young people with talents that were "awesome!"
The reason(s) to express my gratitude....
1. Purpose
2. Service
3. Provision
4. OBEDIENCE
My PURPOE is to educate the public wherever, whenever, however I can....in awareness and prevention of domestic abuse and domestic violence, and sometimes it seems that obstacles may get in the way.
It is always great to SERVE others in a capacity that will help change their lives.
There are times when we are charged and given DIVINE assignments that we do not know how we can make them happen in the physical realm. However, what GOD gives vision to HE makes PROVISION.
The ultimate decision that we can make when we are given assignments by GOD is to be 'OBEDIENT!' Obedience truly is better than sacrifice. Trust GOD even when you can't TRACE HIM!
I love it when HE "winks" at me.....the entire situation mapped out HIM winking and telling me......Janie be willing, obedient and do what I have charged you to do, because "I GOT YOU!" OOOOWWWEEEEE
GOD IS AWESOME!!!! I know many of you see me post on FB often How Amazing HE is...this is just one of the many situations.....WHY I MUST POST!
GOD IS AAAAAAMMMMMMMAAAAAAAZZZZZZIIIIIINNNNNNGGGGGG! JUST GO!
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Marriage Without Myths
Marriage Without Myths
A look at true biblical submission
Jane Johnson Struck
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"I took a long time to realize I'd developed some distorted perceptions about biblical submission," admits Brenda Waggoner, author of The Myth of the Submissive Christian Woman (Tyndale). Because the issue of submission is so emotionally charged and hotly debated, I interviewed Brenda, a licensed Christian counselor and prolific author, to address what the Bible says about submission in marriage. Brenda shares not only her personal experiences but also her hard-won insights.
What do Christian wives think when they hear the word submission?
Many cringe when they hear it. Submission triggers negative thoughts—abuse, subservient treatment, or an overemphasis on the wife's duty to submit that downplays the husband's duty to love.
Many cringe when they hear it. Submission triggers negative thoughts—abuse, subservient treatment, or an overemphasis on the wife's duty to submit that downplays the husband's duty to love.
Are these negatives what you mean by "myth"?
I'm referring to distorted perceptions prevalent in the evangelical subculture, such as: I must always put others first, even if doing so means compromising myself and my needs, or I must follow precise role descriptions for relationships, even if doing so means ignoring my instincts about safety and emotional well-being.
I'm referring to distorted perceptions prevalent in the evangelical subculture, such as: I must always put others first, even if doing so means compromising myself and my needs, or I must follow precise role descriptions for relationships, even if doing so means ignoring my instincts about safety and emotional well-being.
Why do these myths mislead so many women?
They contain elements of truth, but take Bible verses out of context or use them as stand-alone proofs, which ignore the whole of Scripture. The Bible's teaching on submission doesn't change—but a woman's perception of that teaching can become distorted.
They contain elements of truth, but take Bible verses out of context or use them as stand-alone proofs, which ignore the whole of Scripture. The Bible's teaching on submission doesn't change—but a woman's perception of that teaching can become distorted.
How can wives best separate myth from biblical truth?
Your experiences, role models, pastor and other authority figures, and emotional makeup can color your perception of submission. So prayerfully inquire about what's going on in your heart, since this is God's primary concern. Is self-condemnation, self-rejection, self-destructive thinking or behavior present? God disciplines his children, but he doesn't devalue or demean us.
Your experiences, role models, pastor and other authority figures, and emotional makeup can color your perception of submission. So prayerfully inquire about what's going on in your heart, since this is God's primary concern. Is self-condemnation, self-rejection, self-destructive thinking or behavior present? God disciplines his children, but he doesn't devalue or demean us.
What false perceptions of submission did you have?
I became a Christian five years into my first marriage. As I studied the Bible and listened to sermons—especially passages about husband/wife relationships—I drastically changed my behavior. Previously, when my husband and I disagreed, we'd raise our voices; now I tried turning away my husband's wrath with a gentle answer. I defined submission as doing what my husband said. I thought by pleasing him, I was pleasing God.
I became a Christian five years into my first marriage. As I studied the Bible and listened to sermons—especially passages about husband/wife relationships—I drastically changed my behavior. Previously, when my husband and I disagreed, we'd raise our voices; now I tried turning away my husband's wrath with a gentle answer. I defined submission as doing what my husband said. I thought by pleasing him, I was pleasing God.
I didn't want to admit I was angry with my husband, so I pushed my feelings down and became depressed. Then, my husband became verbally and emotionally abusive. Finally, he left home and filed for divorce. I felt isolated from God; I couldn't understand how I'd failed so miserably as a wife and a Christian, when I'd tried so hard to obey the Bible.
But doesn't Ephesians 5 call wives to submit to their husbands?
The guidelines in Ephesians 5:22-24 shouldn't be taught to the exclusion of many other examples throughout the Bible. Biblical submission is a state of heart yielded to God; it's a decision to honor God above all else. Christ is the perfect example of biblical submission; he always put his Father's will first. Jesus never insisted on dominance or control, although, if anyone had that right, he did. Christian women should strive to be like Christ, submitting to God first and then to their husband, putting neither people nor idols before God.
The guidelines in Ephesians 5:22-24 shouldn't be taught to the exclusion of many other examples throughout the Bible. Biblical submission is a state of heart yielded to God; it's a decision to honor God above all else. Christ is the perfect example of biblical submission; he always put his Father's will first. Jesus never insisted on dominance or control, although, if anyone had that right, he did. Christian women should strive to be like Christ, submitting to God first and then to their husband, putting neither people nor idols before God.
Marriage Without Myths
A look at true biblical submission
Jane Johnson Struck
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When was your "aha moment" about this topic?
During my early years of marriage to my second husband, Frank. I tried to submit to him as my spiritual head. I coaxed Frank to "lead me" spiritually, to initiate daily prayer and Bible reading, but I ended up frustrated, critical, and controlling, because his leadership style is different from how I thought it should be. I realized I was trying to fit us into prescribed biblical "role models" and ignoring our God-given gifts and strengths. I needed to accept and respect the type of man Frank is. I also needed to express my opinions, especially when they differed from his. Doing so opened up a whole new way of relating for us; we got to know each other on a much deeper level.
During my early years of marriage to my second husband, Frank. I tried to submit to him as my spiritual head. I coaxed Frank to "lead me" spiritually, to initiate daily prayer and Bible reading, but I ended up frustrated, critical, and controlling, because his leadership style is different from how I thought it should be. I realized I was trying to fit us into prescribed biblical "role models" and ignoring our God-given gifts and strengths. I needed to accept and respect the type of man Frank is. I also needed to express my opinions, especially when they differed from his. Doing so opened up a whole new way of relating for us; we got to know each other on a much deeper level.
What's a husband's role in submission?
A Christian husband should first submit to Christ, just as his wife should (Ephesians 5:25-30). Loving his wife as Christ loves the church means valuing her opinions, as well as encouraging her to identify, develop, and share her strengths and spiritual gifts in the marriage and with others.
A Christian husband should first submit to Christ, just as his wife should (Ephesians 5:25-30). Loving his wife as Christ loves the church means valuing her opinions, as well as encouraging her to identify, develop, and share her strengths and spiritual gifts in the marriage and with others.
I'll never forget how Frank cherished me in an important issue in our marriage. When we married, he was building a house in the country. We agreed that when my sons finished high school, he and I would move there to continue the work. Although I savored the sunsets, collected abandoned bird nests, and often had friends out for dinner around a campfire, I always missed the cozy feel of being nestled among neighbors. After a nine-year trial of country living, Frank suggested we sell the house and move to a nearby town, where we've now lived for eight years. Our compromises to ensure each other's happiness model mutual, biblical submission—not insisting on dominance or control, but following God's will together.
What if a husband still embraces submission myths?
Set boundaries. Speak clearly, directly, and respectfully to your husband. For example, Christian women sometimes feel guilty or selfish if they're uncomfortable submitting to sex acts their husband wants them to do. Sometimes they force themselves to do the acts and later feel used, ashamed, or "dirty." In such situations, you need to have the courage and integrity to tell your husband the truth. Say something like, "I'm uncomfortable doing that because it seems wrong to me. I need to stay within the limits of lovemaking that are okay for both of us."
Set boundaries. Speak clearly, directly, and respectfully to your husband. For example, Christian women sometimes feel guilty or selfish if they're uncomfortable submitting to sex acts their husband wants them to do. Sometimes they force themselves to do the acts and later feel used, ashamed, or "dirty." In such situations, you need to have the courage and integrity to tell your husband the truth. Say something like, "I'm uncomfortable doing that because it seems wrong to me. I need to stay within the limits of lovemaking that are okay for both of us."
Marriage Without Myths
A look at true biblical submission
Jane Johnson Struck
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And if submission becomes an excuse for abuse?
If your husband's yelling, name-calling, and acting out of control, say, "I'm not going to stay here while you're acting like this. I'm taking the children for a drive, and we'll be back in two hours. I hope you'll have gained self-control by then."
If your husband's yelling, name-calling, and acting out of control, say, "I'm not going to stay here while you're acting like this. I'm taking the children for a drive, and we'll be back in two hours. I hope you'll have gained self-control by then."
If your husband hits you or your children in rage, you should immediately seek shelter in the home of a trustworthy, supportive friend or relative, and get professional help. A husband may angrily say to his wife, "Submitting to me is your duty!" implying he has license from God to be cruel and forceful. But in such situations, a husband's heart motivation is to bolster his fragile ego, not to honor God. True biblical submission is always God honoring. You're not disrespecting your husband or disobeying God by leaving an abusive situation; you're putting God's priorities first: your safety, your children's safety, and your husband's self-control.
How can women hesitant to speak out develop this strong yet submissive attitude?
Sometimes women fear being "strong" because that sounds like angry women's libbers. But Leviticus 19:18 implies self-care and self-respect, not self-abasement. Observe how Jesus moved among people while on earth. He set boundaries and didn't always do what people asked of him. His goal was always to obey and serve his Father. This should be your goal too.
Sometimes women fear being "strong" because that sounds like angry women's libbers. But Leviticus 19:18 implies self-care and self-respect, not self-abasement. Observe how Jesus moved among people while on earth. He set boundaries and didn't always do what people asked of him. His goal was always to obey and serve his Father. This should be your goal too.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
FACING THE LION
February 29, 2012 11:00AM EST
I have a friend who often chides me about "not" blogging my thoughts. It may be that they only matter to me or that no one else is really interested. However, there are times when we have revelations, an epiphany and something that I call "GOD WINKS" that I feel is important to share to bless someone else.
Thus this writing today. There are quite a few things going on in my life right now...and what is amazing is that some are wonderful and some are stressful, and even fearful. However, I do know that GOD is still with me in all of them. This morning, I was watching Bishop T.D. Jakes minister from Luke 14 chapter and there was a portion in his sermon where he elaborated on Sampson and his encounter with a lion. The most important part about this is that Sampson, did not have anything in his "hands" to fight the lion with. Now this time for Sampson I am sure was incredibly frightful! However, Sampson had options...fight or flight and he chose to stand firm in his belief.
Personally, to stand before a real lion in my LIFE I do not know what I would do, but my point is this. Life can present times in our lives when it seems that we are standing before a ferocious lion,what do you do? Some of us may say that we would not place ourselves in that position others may say that they would look around to find something to fight with. In this situation though Sampson did not have anything in his hands to fight this lion with. The question then may be, how did he fight the lion? He fought it with all he had INSIDE of him, with every sense of power he could draw from.
What is in your life right now that looks like a lion, roaring, teeth, big sharp and could break through your bones as a toothpick? What are some of these things: health, finances, threat of foreclosure, food, transportation, etc. What looks like a big ferocious lion in your life? This is what blessed me in this sermon, although Sampson had nothing in his hands...he stood his ground and FOUGHT what was facing him with confidence and gave it a good fight. Many times life issues come into our space and seems so overwhelming we become emotional and in this we can not see solutions. There are also times in our lives when these lions come against us and we are forced to "be stil"l and I do recall Bishop Jakes making reference to Sampson being still and looking at the lion straight on. Do you have this type of courage to look at your lions straight on and not tremble.
Bishop Jakes went on to tell of how Sampson fought the lion and won! The turning point for me was in the story of the honey and bees inside of the remains of a lion and how we will receive honey running over for facing and fighting our lions.
This is my point, whatever you are facing right now...KEEP THE FAITH! There are tests, trials, tribulations that we will go through but you must remember who is with you as you go through them! Do not be distracted by all of the forces that are coming against you roaring like a lion..still yourself "be still" so that you can hear instructions of how to fight the roaring lion. GOD IS FAITHFUL and HE will never leave you or FORSAKE you. One thing you can understand that as you face your lions with praise and worship....THE LAND OF HONEY WILL OVERFLOW because obviously the enemy knows what is ahead...that is why the lions seems to be coming in packs.
FEAR NOT FOR YOUR LORD GOD IS WITH YOU! Psalms 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen. I will be exalted in the earth. Are you not in the earth?! Hear HIS voice and instructions and directions. Do not allow the enemy to make you feel that you do not deserve the blessings of honey overflowing because of the lions. This is confirmation that you have blessings on the way. For you see the more lions, the more HONEY!
Psalms 48:1 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.
Psalms 40: 1-3 I waited patiently for the Lord and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. (2) He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. (3)
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God many shall see it, and fear and shall trust in the Lord.
Psalms 55: 16-18 As for me ,I will call upon God and the Lord shall save me. (17) Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and He shall hear my voice. (18) He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.
Rest in knowing that HIS word can not lie! Face your lions with the peace of GOD knowing that HE is with you and HE wants you to press your way to the honey.
I love you with the love of GOD.
Peace n Blessings
Your Sister
Janie Deadwyler
I have a friend who often chides me about "not" blogging my thoughts. It may be that they only matter to me or that no one else is really interested. However, there are times when we have revelations, an epiphany and something that I call "GOD WINKS" that I feel is important to share to bless someone else.
Thus this writing today. There are quite a few things going on in my life right now...and what is amazing is that some are wonderful and some are stressful, and even fearful. However, I do know that GOD is still with me in all of them. This morning, I was watching Bishop T.D. Jakes minister from Luke 14 chapter and there was a portion in his sermon where he elaborated on Sampson and his encounter with a lion. The most important part about this is that Sampson, did not have anything in his "hands" to fight the lion with. Now this time for Sampson I am sure was incredibly frightful! However, Sampson had options...fight or flight and he chose to stand firm in his belief.
Personally, to stand before a real lion in my LIFE I do not know what I would do, but my point is this. Life can present times in our lives when it seems that we are standing before a ferocious lion,what do you do? Some of us may say that we would not place ourselves in that position others may say that they would look around to find something to fight with. In this situation though Sampson did not have anything in his hands to fight this lion with. The question then may be, how did he fight the lion? He fought it with all he had INSIDE of him, with every sense of power he could draw from.
What is in your life right now that looks like a lion, roaring, teeth, big sharp and could break through your bones as a toothpick? What are some of these things: health, finances, threat of foreclosure, food, transportation, etc. What looks like a big ferocious lion in your life? This is what blessed me in this sermon, although Sampson had nothing in his hands...he stood his ground and FOUGHT what was facing him with confidence and gave it a good fight. Many times life issues come into our space and seems so overwhelming we become emotional and in this we can not see solutions. There are also times in our lives when these lions come against us and we are forced to "be stil"l and I do recall Bishop Jakes making reference to Sampson being still and looking at the lion straight on. Do you have this type of courage to look at your lions straight on and not tremble.
Bishop Jakes went on to tell of how Sampson fought the lion and won! The turning point for me was in the story of the honey and bees inside of the remains of a lion and how we will receive honey running over for facing and fighting our lions.
This is my point, whatever you are facing right now...KEEP THE FAITH! There are tests, trials, tribulations that we will go through but you must remember who is with you as you go through them! Do not be distracted by all of the forces that are coming against you roaring like a lion..still yourself "be still" so that you can hear instructions of how to fight the roaring lion. GOD IS FAITHFUL and HE will never leave you or FORSAKE you. One thing you can understand that as you face your lions with praise and worship....THE LAND OF HONEY WILL OVERFLOW because obviously the enemy knows what is ahead...that is why the lions seems to be coming in packs.
FEAR NOT FOR YOUR LORD GOD IS WITH YOU! Psalms 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen. I will be exalted in the earth. Are you not in the earth?! Hear HIS voice and instructions and directions. Do not allow the enemy to make you feel that you do not deserve the blessings of honey overflowing because of the lions. This is confirmation that you have blessings on the way. For you see the more lions, the more HONEY!
Psalms 48:1 Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of his holiness.
Psalms 40: 1-3 I waited patiently for the Lord and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry. (2) He brought me up also out of an horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my goings. (3)
And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God many shall see it, and fear and shall trust in the Lord.
Psalms 55: 16-18 As for me ,I will call upon God and the Lord shall save me. (17) Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and He shall hear my voice. (18) He hath delivered my soul in peace from the battle that was against me: for there were many with me.
Rest in knowing that HIS word can not lie! Face your lions with the peace of GOD knowing that HE is with you and HE wants you to press your way to the honey.
I love you with the love of GOD.
Peace n Blessings
Your Sister
Janie Deadwyler
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