The Battle in My Mind

As I watched Pastor Sarah Jakes Roberts’ sermon from this weekend, the word PROCESS resonated in my spirit. I started a deep dive in all the various facets the word PROCESS is used and how important and relevant each version is in particular for me! Here’s what came to mind…. The Beauty of the Process : God, My Process or God, when I sit and bask in Your grace and mercy, my heart and even my nervous system are overwhelmed in the best way. God, You’ve been behind the scenes the entire time, whispering, “Trust Me, it will be greater later.” Honestly, I can’t believe my life right now. I’m so grateful. If someone had told me five years ago what I would have to go through to get here, I don’t think I would have been able to process it. But now I see it clearly. The process was necessary. Understanding the Process The word  process  has such a deep meaning. In life, in psychology, and in faith, a process isn’t just a series of events. It’s a transformation. In the general sens...

  In today’s world, where marriages face constant pressures from external and spiritual forces, one truth stands unshaken:  a woman is greatly blessed when her husband takes his rightful role as a spiritual covering in their relationship and family.  This is not about domination or control, but about divine order, protection, and partnership as God designed it. God’s Design for Spiritual Covering From the very beginning, God established order in relationships: “But I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God.”  –  1 Corinthians 11:3 This scripture shows divine alignment. Just as Christ submits to the Father, and man submits to Christ, the woman is covered by the man. It is not about superiority, it is about protection, structure, and spiritual flow. When a husband stands as the priest of his home, he becomes the shield that intercepts attacks aimed at his wife and children. Without t...

Harvey, Let me talk to you for a bit. I know we haven't formally introduced ourselves, I just know what you've done. Now, I am not writing you to complain about all the damage and inconveniences you have caused me, my city, surrounding areas, or state. This is actually a thank you letter for helping me realize what adverse circumstances CAN'T strip from me and the lessons that CAN be gained from such unfavorable situations.  First of all, You can't take my faith or peace. You've actually strengthened them both.  Prior to your arrival, there was a chaotic ball of division and now  I've seen numerous people of different faiths, races, genders, tax brackets etc. unite because of you. You've taught me not to under or over estimate anything or anyone .  You've helped me realize the importance of being prepared for everything, also including blessings.  You've shown me no one is exempt from trials regardless of social status, finances, rac...

Death is never an easy situation for me to overcome. My mind begins  hyperextending from the myriad emotions of denial, numbness, empathy, confusion, surprisingly gratefulness, and the list continues. This past encounter with the death of my grandfather taught me so much about myself and my family. You never know what you take for granted until it is no longer available to you. I never valued voicemails so much until that was the only opportunity I had to listen to a loved one's voice. I never valued watching someone inhale and exhale until I watched as breath exited my grandfather's lifeless body for the final time. This experience has been bitter sweet. I will miss my grandfather tremendously, but I am aware that he is no longer in pain and is cancer free. On the contrary,  I'm so grateful for my family and the spiritual strength that I have gained through this process. I have never felt God's presence so much in my lifetime. He is truly a comforter and peace in the...

Inspired by Dr. Charles Stanley Making decisions in our life: direction without doubt  Psalm 25:12 CLEAR THE PATHWAY- clear your heart of any known sin or disobedience whether its an attitude or action: get rid of it  Clean heart =clear mind Sin is to the mind what fog does to the brain : fog covers highway and you can't see 20 feet in front of you. Look at your life and ask "what is it in my life that doesn't fit who I am that will hinder me from God giving me clear direction. " 1. Deal with sin 2. Bring your desires to a point of neutrality . Acknowledge what you want but if that's not what God wants You'll do what he says .  Submit your will and let him bring you to a point of being neutrality . You may not like it but Be willing to do his will. "Above everything else, Lord, I want what you want"  EXERCISE PATIENCE- when you have a certain urge to make a decision , back off. ask "does this look , sound like God? Does this ...