TAKE IT TO THE LORD

By Vernalee

It’s time! If we haven’t done so, we need to open our hearts. Showing love and compassion is the first step. With an opened heart, we need to take our burdens to the Lord. The old folks in Mississippi would say, “Turn it over to God and leave it there. He will fix it!”  We can find comfort in his Word; in his guidance.

In the Book of Philippians 4: 6-7, we read:

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.“

Psalm 55:22 instructs us -

“Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved.“

Stop thinking that you can do it all. Take it to the Lord. Turn it over to him! “Open your heart” to receive his glory!

Happy Sunday!

Blessings!

I'M BLESSED AND HIGHLY FAVORED

By Vernalee

The lyrics of "I am blessed and Highly favored" bring the Word and deliver the message. No more needs to be said! Listen as the Clark Sisters share through their harmonies their love for the Lord!

"He brought me through hard trials. He brought me through tribulations. Never let a day go by and not realize Had not been for the Lord who was on my side Back was against the wall He looked out for me. He heard my cry and rescued me Never let a day go by and not realize we are blessed.

Don't take it for granted that we are here today. Just know that we're blessed and highly favored.

As I look back through the years It's amazing how He got me. What the devil mean't for evil God turned it around. Turned it around just for my good I know that I am blessed and highly favored. Just know that we're blessed and highly favored.

Let us think about it for a minute

It coulda' been me It shoulda' been me It woulda' been me if it wasn't for the blood.

Grace, mercy

I am blessed and highly favored Favored-favored."

When we sing praises to the Lord, our words reflect the realties of our lives with the lyrics put to music. With God by our side -watching over us, looking out for us, and taking care of us - we cannot ask for anything more. Yes, we should be thankful and count our blessings today and everyday!

Happy Sunday!

Blessings!

I'LL PRAY FOR YOU. YOU PRAY FOR ME AND WATCH GOD CHANGE THINGS!

By Vernalee

As we listen to this gospel song, my prayer time, and I am sure yours, is not limited to Sundays only. I am a firm believer that daily prayer changes things! Can I get a witness? It makes a difference in our lives as it brings us closer to the Lord. There are many forms of prayer - faith, agreement, supplications, thanksgiving, worship, intercession, consecration, among others. The Bible instructs us to pray incessantly. In 1 Thessalonians 5:17, we are told to "pray continually." Luke 18:1 instructs us "to pray and not give up." Prayer is one of the purest forms of worship; a direct form of communications with God. For me, daily prayer is soothing; it's therapeutic; it's my private, one on one communicative time with the Lord. I cannot start my day off with thanking God! I take the time to do so before I do anything else! My morning prayer helps to shape my day. Prayer helps to order your conduct, particularly when dealing with challenging people and situations. Prayer provides many opportunities of expressions. Join me in prayer. " I thank you Father for waking my family and me up this morning! Thank you Lord for all that you do; thank you for the breathe of life, for guidance, for everything. Without you, where would I be? With you, I am not lost! To God be the glory!" I close with the chorus lyrics, “Be blessed my sister. Be blessed my brother. You can depend on God to see you through!

I'll pray for you. You pray for me and watch God change things."

Pray always. Always Pray!

Happy Sunday! God bless!