WE CAN'T WALK ALONE

Galatians 6:2 says, "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way, you will fulfill the law of Christ.

We cannot walk through this Valley of death alone. We need Christ to light our path and others to lighten the load. So, grab His hand through the Word, prayer, worship, and praise, and He will surround us with Spiritual Soldiers to help guide us through. We will still run across rough terrain, but we are equipped with the Holy Spirit that keeps us from crossing the rough patches alone.

Father, we give to You whatever is causing us to feel like we're walking in uncertainty or confusion. Lord, give us David's understanding of You, our protector, so we too can walk with confidence that You are with us. Lord, give us eyes that see the deep ditches on the right, the dangerous quag on the left, and the narrow path in front of us. Give us ears to hear Your instructions around all the obstacles ahead of us; so we don't stumble and fall. Thank You for the table You prepared for us in the presence of our enemies. Thank You for the Spiritual Soldiers You surrounded us with and the Guardian Angels that keep the fiery arrows from harming us. Thank You, Lord, for the vital role You play in our lives, watching over us to ensure all our needs are met and shielding us from any evil that comes our way. Thank You, Lord, for waking us up in our right minds, and Thank You in advance for the hedge of protection around us today. Thank You, for walking with us, In Jesus name Amen

BLACK MEN

Daniel 7:9 "As I looked, thrones were placed, and the Ancient of Days took his seat; his clothing was white as snow, and the hair of his head like pure wool; his throne was fiery flames; its wheels were burning fire. Revelation 1:15 his feet were like burnished bronze, refined in a furnace, and his voice was like the roar of many waters.

Black men are constantly living under a deficit of role models and representation. Consider all that alongside the fact that America has a well-earned reputation for criminalizing and killing innocent Black men, especially those trying to lift us up. So, there is no perceived gain when we talk down on our black men or watch them killing each other. So, WHY are we like this? Everyone else is against us; now we are too. We must be reprogrammed if we are to survive.

Lord, behold, our enemies make an uproar; those who hate us due to the color of our skin. They lay crafty plans against our people; they consult together against our treasured ones. They say, "Come, let us wipe them out as a nation; let the name of Israel be remembered no more!" They conspire with one accord; against us, but You Lord stands with us so we will not be shaken. Father, let those who persecuted us be brought to Justice ⚖ in Jesus' name. Thank You, Lord, for keeping us through another night, and Thank You in advance for the hedge of protection around us today. Lord, keep our children and our children's children covered in the blood. Father, give us eyes that stay focused on You and ears that hear Your instructions so we do not fall over the obstacles ahead of us. Father, we pray for our men, young and old making them the head and not the tail. Give them the love Christ has for the Church for their families. Lord, fill them with the courage of David and the knowledge of how to implement You in their lives. Lord, surrounded them with Godly men who will help to keep them accountable and encourage them to grow in their walk with You. Father, teach them to work hard to provide for their families and discern financial matters. Lord, let them be a Godly example to our children. And if they are not fathers, we pray that they will find a younger man to help instruct in the way of the Lord. Father, fill them with hope and strengthen their faith to give You room to move in their hearts. In Jesus name Amen

IT STARTS WITH LOVE

Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like, unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.

When we love ourselves, then we can love others. Self-denial can be challenging, but self-destruction is so easy for us. Self-compassion is an art that is feared by many and lost on most. But scripture is clear about the first two commandments. Love ❤ is the glue that brings everything together, and it starts in us for Christ then flows through us to ourselves and others. Matthew 22:39 tells us that the second greatest commandment is to love others as ourselves. But how many of us can honestly say that we love ourselves. How much time do we put into caring and comforting ourselves?

Father, show us how to love You and teach us how to love ourselves. So, everything else will fall into place. Lord, help us nourish our Spirit with Your love daily through our studies, prayer, worship, and praise. Lord baptize us with the Holy Spirit that empowers us to pursue righteousness and obey Your Word. As it convicts and inspires us to show love and compassion to all, even our enemies ❤ Father, search our hearts and minds bind all unforgiveness and everything that keeps us from sitting at Your feet and loose us from them. To give You room to move in our hearts and minds to help us develop Fruit. Lord, fill us with the Spirit of love, wisdom, and understanding that give us peace beyond our comprehension. Thank You, Lord, for Spiritual growth and all the Spiritual Soldiers around us. Thank You for forgiveness and for teaching us how to breathe and forgive. Thank You for Your mercy, grace, and favor, so much blessing. Thank You for Your sacrifice of love through Christ and how to implement You in our lives. In Jesus name Amen

LIVE A HOLY LIFE

Romans 12:1 appeal to you, therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.

Holiness is loving people that don't love you; Caring for people you don't know; Helping people just because you're able to; forgiving someone that betrayed you, and not gossiping about people you don't like. "When God was forging a relationship with the Israelites, he told Moses to "Give the following instructions to the entire community of Israel. You must be holy. Everything that belongs to God is holy.

Father, help us purify ourselves from everything that separates us from the Spirit. Help us make every effort to live in peace with everyone and give us a forgiving heart ❤. Thank You, Lord, for saving us not because of what we've done but because You love us. So, baptize us with the Holy Spirit that empowers us to pursue holiness through Your Word. Lord, we pray for patience, a forgiving heart, and a kind Spirit to help us in our walk. Give us eyes that see You and ears to understand Your instructions on living a holy life. Lord, prune our Fruit and strengthen our faith as You guide us around the obstacles that would make us stumble and fall. Father, help us be Disciplined and focused as we walk through this Valley of death; bring honor to You. So, we will fear no evil and have no doubt You are with us. Now, Lord, we confess our sins because You are faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. In Jesus name, Amen 🙏

DO NOT NEGLECT THE CHURCH

Hebrews 10:25 -Let us not neglect our church meetings, as some people do, but encourage and warn each other, especially now that the day of his coming back again is drawing near.

The Church is the only organization created by God; every other organization is created by man/woman to assist in God's plan. The Church helps equip us for His service. The Church gives us a place to find prayer partners and study buddies. The Church is a place anyone can start a ministry. The Church is the building that Jesus used to assemble Saints together for worship and praise. The Church is also a place people meet people evenly yoked. Finally, the Church provided safety and protection from danger or difficult situations. 

Lord, You're the Head of the Church, and You are the only mediator between our Father and humanity, and there is no salvation any other way. Lord, let us not neglect our Churches because of this virus or any other reason in the name of Jesus. Lord, let the Church continue facilitating our fellowship, worship, ministry, and care for those in need. Lord, through the Church, we function as Your heart, mouth, hands, and feet to serve Your purpose to reach those in darkness. So, Intervene in the Church and help us function as one body, Making clear what part we play. So, let us continue coming together to educate and bring the people the consciousness of God. Help us encourage each other to release the Holy Spirit that lives in our hearts. In Jesus name Amen