Greetings Everyone,
All honor and glory be to God! Hey yall, I hope your day has been well so far. Don't forget that my non-profit organization will be participating in the Brain Tumor Society’s 2nd annual 5k walk/run. FMBS Inc. will be walking/running in honor of my dear friend, Jennifer Robinson, a brain tumor survivor. I would love for you to participate in the walk with us. Contact me with regard to your interest in this event, or simply “register” to “join a team” under my name (Tylesha Allen) or my company’s name (FMBS Inc.) for Team Jenn. If you would rather submit a monetary donation, you are more than welcome to do that as well. Ether way, just copy and paste one of these two URL addresses: http://www.braintumorcommunity.org/goto/Team_Jenn_R or
http://www.braintumorcommunity.org/goto/fmbs_4_Team_Jenn into your Internet browser to read Jennifer’s story, to join Team Jenn, or to make a pledge that will help us reach our fund-raising goal, also listed on our team page. I thank you in advance for spreading the word about this event; please SHARE these links with others, because so many people have suffered death as a result of brain tumors and brain cancers, and many others are also affected. Our efforts will bring researchers that much closer to a cure, and will help to better educate society. As we continue to work together to spread God’s Gospel, let us also encourage one another to take steps that lead to a healthy overall mind, body, and soul; TRANSFORM your body, mind, and soul by feeding your body healthy nutrition, and being cautious of what things you allow your eyes, ears, and spirits to be exposed to (e.g. media, books, TV, music, etc.). Have you fed your spirit today? CHANGE BEGINS WITHIN, so START YOUR TRANSFORMATION TODAY, because tomorrow is NOT promised. Continue to keep one another in prayer, thanking God for the victory, and refraining from claiming defeat from the enemy; ALWAYS pray for your desired result, NOT the unfavorable outcome. Do NOT lose sight of God in the midst of adversity. God Bless!
Lord please clear our minds, and open our eyes and ears so that we may see, hear, and receive your intended message from this fellowship. In the name of Jesus, Amen!
Passage James 3:5-8 (NLT):
"In the same way, the tongue is a small thing that makes grand speeches. But a tiny spark can set a great forest on fire. And the tongue is a flame of fire. It is a whole world of wickedness, corrupting your entire body. It can set your whole life on fire, for it is set on fire by hell itself. People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, but no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison."
***Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are taken from the New Living Translation (NLT) of the Bible***
For Wisdom and Guidance:
"I trust in the Lord with all of my heart, and I lean not unto my own understanding" derived from Proverbs 3:5 (Capps, 1976, p. 155). Reference: Capps, C. (1976). The Tongue - A Creative Force. Tulsa, Oklahoma: Harrison House.
Proverbs 3:5 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding." First, let me say this... when you seek counsel and solace in man/woman, you will NEVER find the true comfort you desire, because a constant void exists when God is not in the midst. NO male or female companion, parent, or counsel, will be able to explain with great clarity your purpose here on Earth. It is up to YOU to seek out the answers through the Word with a willing, able, and ready heart. "Leaning has the sense of putting your whole weight on something, resting on and trusting in that person or thing. When we have an important decision to make, we sometimes feel that we can't trust anyone - not even God. But God knows what is best for us...We must trust him completely in every choice we make. We should not omit careful thinking or belittle our God-given ability to reason; but we should not trust our own ideas to the exclusion of all others... We should always be willing to listen to and be corrected by God's Word... Bring your decisions to God in prayer; use the Bible as your guide; and then follow God's leading. He will make your paths straight by both guiding and protecting you" (The Life Application Study Bible New International Version. (1991). Proverbs Chapter 3 - Footnotes (p. 1076). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.). The key element in our Christian walk is FAITH. The reason we are taught to "walk by faith and not by sight," is because there is more value placed on our spiritual practices, when we place our trust wholeheartedly in God. Was it not an act of faith vs. sight when Jesus accepted His crucifixion milleniums ago to save mankind? We were neither conceived nor alive when this ultimate act of love transpired. Yet, Jesus died to save us, with faith in our Father's promise. Look, I CANNOT suggest that any religious denomination is better than the next. I WILL NOT suggest that my spiritual beliefs outweigh any others. But what I will say is, denominations and personal biases are what separates the Church; ALL believers in God make-up the Church. I CHOOSE to believe and accept the Word of God, the Holy Trinity, and salvation based on MY blind faith. YOU have to make a decision about what YOU will or will not place your trust in. However, I remain firm on my favorite scripture "It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man" (Psalm 118:8). I can guarantee that NO one can honestly challenge that passage. Why? Because aside from Jesus' stint in the flesh, there has NEVER been a moment in history where a human being has been found free from mistakes. So WHY put faith in tangible things - worldly things? No man or woman will ever love you the way that God does. Yet you continue to place your trust in him, her, or them, only to be disappointed in the end. You get so preoccupied with life that you forget to spend time with the Lord, until something unfortunate happens; even evil doers call out the Lord's name when they are in a bind, but why should He come to our rescue when we decide to finally dedicate some time to Him? He gave us the ultimate gift of eternal life. God does NOT owe us anything, rather, we owe our lives to Him. Work on placing God at the top of your priority list.
Prayer of the Day:
Father God we thank you for life, health, and strength. We ask for forgiveness of everything that we have thought, said, or did, that was not pleasing in your sight. Help us to release all negativity stored within. Give us the strength we need to forgive those who have wronged us, the same way you continuously grant forgiveness to us. Also, place upon those we may have wronged, the same desire that we too may be forgiven. More importantly Father, whatever guilt we place on self, allow us to release so that we may forgive ourselves. Bless us with a double portion of your Spirit Father. Close any and every unnecessary door that is open in our lives, and open supernatural doors to peace, prosperity, clarity, contentment, and happiness. Provide each of us with clear and concise revelations that we need in order to overcome the adversary. Help us to see, hear, and feel your presence through every trial and tribulation. Help us to reevaluate our lifestyles, and to rearrange our priorities, placing you at the top of our list. Provide discernment to know the difference between good and bad, right from wrong, and your will vs. our own desires. We thank you for the triumph over sin and death. We thank you for provision, guidance, and protection from Satan’s attacks. By the authority in our words, we reverse all the negativity spoken into existence within our individual lives and the lives of our loved ones and associates. We take back everything the devil has stolen from us, and bind every evil and malicious plot, plan, and scheme devised against us, in the matchless name of Jesus. Lord we also grant your angels permission to do our bidding on Earth, that we may be transformed into an image that mirrors Christ Jesus. All these things we confess and claim victory without recourse. This is our affirmation of faith Father God; we submit our petition to you in the name of Jesus, Amen!
Respectfully,
Tylesha "Tye" Allen
"It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man." (Psalm 118:8)
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