Are You a Pleasing Aroma?

Good morning y'all! It's Monday again! Glory be to God for a new day and a new week! Let me just get to it, when was the last time you check the scent of your life? Is a pleasing aroma before God? If you search the word "aroma" in the Bible you will see a lot of Old Testaments verses  that talks about how the sacrifices offered to God in those times were a special gift, a pleasing aroma. Today, God isn't looking for sacrifices of animals, grains, incenses or oils. He is looking for self-sacrifice from those who follow Him. Our lives should mimic the life of Christ Jesus. We are to love others as we love ourselves. We are to forgive each other of our faults. We are to be a living sacrifice because Christ sacrificed His life for us. Do you have a willing heart? Are you desiring to be that special gift, a pleasing aroma unto God? Sacrifice of self is the answer! Be a living sacrifice, give your entire life to Christ Jesus, who was the first human sacrifice to please God!

Simply Prayer: Father God, in Your power and might, show me and help me to be a living sacrifice, living a life filled with love and following the example of Jesus; who loved me and offered Himself as a sacrifice for me, a pleasing aroma to God. Glory and honor is Yours as You deserve it. I pray this pray in Christ Jesus name. Amen.

One Love,

Valerie

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Being Before Doing

Has God placed a gift in You that you’re dying to start working in it? Is there an assignment He’s given you that you are ready to run with? We should take note that there is a process and before we can make a true impact, we must go through it. We can take a look at the life of Ezra. His heart was fully committed to God.

In Ezra 7, we see that “This was because Ezra had determined to study and obey the Law of the Lord and to teach those decrees and regulations to the people of Israel.” Ezra saw fit to first get into the word of God. Before we can act on the assignment or share our spiritual gifts, it would be beneficial for us to model what Ezra did. Here are 3 things to keep in mind regarding the word of God.

Learn it: Ezra studied and discovered the truth himself.
Live it: Ezra practiced and applied what he had learned.
Teach it: Ezra passed on to others what he had already embraced.
God desires to construct our being before our doing!

One Love,

Valerie

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It's His Mission B.U.T. He Won't Win

Most of my post are done on Mondays, but for some reason I felt compelled to get something off my heart. This past weekend I literally witnessed a fight in the spirit. When the enemy sees that God's people are uniting to show Him honor and give Him glory, he rears his ugly head and attempts to sabotage by bringing discord. But.Understand.This, the God we serve is All-powerful and All-knowing, He was prepared for the tricks the devil had up his sleeves and planted among us some powerful women of prayer. Let me tell you that the Word of God says "the thief's purpose is to steal, and kill and destroy." (John 10:10) He attempted to kill our spirit and steal our joy. His attempt to destroy what God had brought together did not manifest. Through prayer and praise he was shutdown as quickly as he rose. We serve a mighty God and He gets the glory for fighting a battle only He could win.

You see, it is satan's mission to break us, keep us in bondage to sin and kill our purpose. In hopes that we will join him in hell for eternity. It's his mission, B.U.T, he won't win! Because in the same verse Jesus says, "My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life." Jesus came that we may have this life now here on earth and in eternity! He accomplished that mission on the cross.

Okay, I feel better now that is out! To God be the glory!

Have you ever witnessed a spiritual battle?

One Love,


Valerie

Your Morning Thoughts

Most of us wake up to an alarm that we may snooze more than once. We tend to lie in bed before jumping up to get the day started. While laying there, what do you think about? Do you think about all of the things you have to tackle for the day?

Each morning we wake up, we have a choice to make. That choice is to think about God or think about ourselves. Being honest with yourself, how many of you think about God before you think about your to-do list or that ever so important project with a deadline closing in? How does your day begin? Me? After hitting snooze, since it is closes to me I actually pick up my phone and open the Bible app. I read and share the scripture verse of the day. Then I read and reflect on a daily devotion. Lastly, I pray.

The word of God says' “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and he will give you everything you need.”
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The choice is yours. Consider all of the things that distracts you and keep your thoughts away from God. It took me a while but I realized if I turn my first thoughts to God, He will guide me and give me wisdom to conquer the to-do list or any project that I may encounter. It’s in His word. God is a promise keeper.

Now, let me ask you, what are your morning thoughts?

One Love,

Valerie

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Through the Fire But Not Burned

Let me tell you about a fire I went through. I know some can agree with me when I say it sometimes feel like hell on earth in my life. I was once married and madly in love with my husband. We dated about 5 years before we tied the knot. You couldn’t tell me my husband didn’t love me or that he would cheat on me. Well, I learned then never say never. When I found out about the extra relationship he decided to take on, the chick was pregnant. Plus I knew her, I didn’t know of her, no literally I knew her. I thought we were friends but turns out we were not. Anywho, I was devastated without a doubt. It was like my whole world was shattered and no one could understand. I had given my all and felt there must be something wrong with me. I just knew this relationship was the one to last forever.

Did I try to reconcile with my husband? Yes. Did I pray for my marriage? No and yes. I asked God to change my heart but never to heal my marriage. Could I trust my husband again? No, I could not. I tried really hard to trust him again but I simply couldn’t because I had not forgiven him. My life took a turn down a path that left me depressed and lonely. Going through this fire is where I learned to trust God. I sought out the assistance of a therapist; combined with prayer and my new faith in God I made it out. Today, I can confess that I went through the fire but I’m not burned.

“When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will not be burned up; the flames will not consume you.” - ‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭43:2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

One Love,

Valerie

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Be Still Before God

There comes a moment in everyday that we should be still before the Lord in order to hear from Him. He wants to instruct our next move. But you nor I can hear from Him with all the hustle and bustle of the day. All the noise and chaos can hindered us from following instructions. So, take a moment and be still before God!


One Love,


Valerie
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Change Your Life

Do something that will forever change your life! Get to know Jesus, the One who loved us enough to die for us. There is no way life can be as joyful as it is without the Lord. You see, Jesus says that He came so we can have life and have it abundantly. B.U.T. (but understand this) the key is getting to know your Savior by developing a relationship. It is remaining in Him and letting His word remain in you. Your abundant life is yours for the asking.

Oh, let me also add that you cannot just ask for something without having to give something back. I know you are asking what do you have to give up? Well, you have to give up your life. It is a life for a life. Jesus died that you may have an eternal life so your life here on earth should be given to Him. Is that too much to ask for?

Start changing your life today by getting to know Jesus.
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But if you remain in me and my words remain in you, you may ask for anything you want, and it will be granted! - John 15:7 NLT

One Love,


Valerie

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Your Sins are NOT in View

Think about how far the East is from the West. Even in the literal sense, that's pretty far. When Jesus died for our sins, his blood took them out of God's view. Your choice to accept Jesus as Lord of your life gave you a brand new start.

You don't have to continue to worry about what you did last night, last week or last year. If you are a True Believer, then you know there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus. (Rom. 8:1)

You are free! You are no longer bound by your past mistakes or sins. Chains have been broken. You are a new creature with authority to walk in the grace that graciously comes from God. Jesus came to carry our burdens. Jesus took your sins upon himself. Your sins are no longer in view.

One Love,


Valerie

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