Confession #27 Jesus is the Reason for the Season

PMJ recently preached a sermon entitled "It's Not Your Birthday". I watch so many people stress about not having enough money to get gifts for others or get upset when they do not get what they want for Christmas. I used to find myself in that situation. Pouting because I didn't get what I really wanted or upset because I didn't have the money to get everyone something for Christmas. Now I find myself just thankful to even see Christmas. This year, it's not gifts that I want. All I want is his presence to be with me and my loved ones. All I want is to reunite with my family and friends. For us to come together, love on one another, love on God, and celebrate the birth of Christ. Because had it not been for him,...

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Confession #26 Celebrate Yourself!

A few days ago, I shared with someone close to me about the response I have been getting from my blog. I was expecting some kind of "I'm proud of you" or "Congratulations", and I got neither. Expectations will get you every time. The one person I seeked to please my whole my life is the one person that my expectations will always be greater than what they should be. See I believe God will heal our relationship and bring us closer together with a bond so strong that a "I love you" or "I'm proud of you" won't seem so strange and out the ordinary. As I thought about what just happened after the conversation was over, I asked myself "Are you proud of you?" Looking back to where I started my year off in 2011 and the position im in now, I will not...

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Confession #25 The Power of Prayer

Prayer still works. Right when you are least expecting it and you think all your prayers are going unanswered, God will step in and show you that he is still God. A few months ago I was going through a very difficult time and was struggling with some major decisions. I prayed and I prayed and I prayed and I prayed, but it seemed as if God had my mic on mute. However, I kept praying. Eventually one door cracked opened and for me this seemed to be the perfect opportunity. I was so excited and told everyone the news before the door even fully opened. Guess what? That door closed. So I said, ok Lord. Obviously that wasn't for me. So I kept on praying and praying and praying and praying. I was so eager to get out of my situation and became overly...

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Confession #18 Sacred Heart

We have all heard the saying, anything worth having is worth waiting for. Being raised in a single parent home, I never had the perfect relationship or marriage to look up to in admiration; I lacked the love I wanted from my family. Although this may sound cliche, I looked for love in all the wrong places. I was desperate and wanted badly to be loved. I was naive to think that every guy I encountered saw the lack there of and would fill the gap with what was missing. I wanted so bad to be accepted, to be loved, and for it to work that I totally ignored every sign that was put forth that read every bit of "Liar, cheater, deciever, heartbreaker". In the process, my heart, my trust, and my aspirations for any successful relationship...

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Confession #24 New Years Resolution

2012 is quickly approaching and this is normally the time everyone decides what their New Years resolution will be. When making those resolutions, consider the following things: What ever your vision for 2012 is, write it down and make it plain (Habakkuk 2:2). My pastor, PMJ, has put up iBelieve posters around the front of the church where members are able to write what they are believing God for in the year 2012. This is only one of his many great ideas that I absolutely love.  Know that the more you are believing God for, the more the enemy will do what he can to stop you. He will put something in your path to make you want to give up. So to defeat the enemy and make a liar out of him, you have to become more and rely on strength,...

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Confession #23 Shiny Things!

Ok. Not that I'm materialistic or anything, but I LOVE COLORFUL & SHINY THINGS! It gets me excited! All I want for Christmas is......... something shiny!!! ...

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Confession #22 Like an animal with spots...

My pastor, PMJ, asked a question a few sermons ago; Would you rather be the woman with the internal issue (Mark 5) or would you rather be like a leopard with spots? In plain terms, would you rather deal with your issues privately with God or would you rather the world to know about every battle you are struggling with? I would rather be like the woman with the internal issue. It's not the world that can save me, so there is no need for the world to know what Im battling with. And it's crazy because you never know what the next person is going through. Im so glad and grateful I do not look like what I've been through nor what I'm going through right now. SN while we are on the subject of issues. Be careful who you tell your business...

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Confession #21 This Joy that I have...

It's funny how the people who know the least about you, go out their way to judge you. It's also funny how the people that know the most about you, go out their way to remind you of who you USED to be. In either case, God is the creator and ruler over all things. It is he that I will face on judgement day. The bible says, In the beginning GOD created heaven and earth. Not your haters, not your pastor, not your boss, and not your family, but GOD. There isn't anything FOLK can do to stop what GOD has planned for you. Don't believe me? Read about the Isralites and how Moab wanted them cursed in Numbers. Great story! When you walk, let your light shine! Don't allow others opinions of you overshadow what God has called you to be. Meet Hannah Montanna!...

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Confession #20 Celebration of Life

Life is never something that should be taken for granted. So many young people are losing their lives, but for some, we are alive but resemble a dead man walking. We live our lives in sin and not feeling any remorse for it and wonder why our life is the way that it is. We get so caught up in worldly things and what the world has to offer, that we loose sight of who we are, our true purpose in life and who the real provider is. God only wants the best for us. He wants to see us succeed. He wants to see us happy. He wants to see us prosper. John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. But if you dont want...

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Confession #19 Makeup Madness

Make up is suppose to be fun, bring out your creativity, and be only a highlight to your natural beauty. It doesn't take putting on five million colors on your eye, on top of 5 layers of foundation on top of hot red blush, on top of bright lipstick to make you beautiful. Love and appreciate how you were naturally created and allow others to do the same. Psalm 139:14I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well But for those days you just want to look flawless, a make line I recommend is BH Cosmetics. Their products are simply awesome and at an even better cost! Check out their website http://www.bhcosmetics.com/ Here is what I have in my personal collection: 120 Color Palette...

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