Proverbs 13:3 states " He that keepth his mouth keepth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.

This message speaks clearly to me because before Jesus came into my life I pretty much said what I wanted to say and did what I wanted to do. I liked hitting people where it hurts when they offended me first (which does not make it right) and usually this is a reflection of what was done to me as a child. I loved my earthly father to death but he had a way with words. My dad could say somethings that will have you begging and crying for mercy. You could talk to my dad and he could tell you your weakness. God gives us gifts, you can use it for the glory of GOD or you can use it to glorify Satan. All that I learned I have to unlearn. My father was not the only one. I am sure that there are alot of family members that everyone of us can pick that was the family trouble maker, Gossiper, tale barrier. In proverbs 6:16 the lords clearly states that he HATES these things and they are a abomination to him. I love my savior so much that would never want to do anything that he detests or hates but sometimes we sin and we don't even know it. Jesus is the reason! and he should be the reason why we should check our behavior according to his word. The bible is here for a reason. Apply it to your life. Instead of using our tongue to hurt people we should be uplifting and bearing the fruits of the spirit. God knows best and if he hates sin it is for a reason. We must always remember to pray and ask God to help us, ask the holy spirit to guide us. We must be mindful of the tongue. Life and death is in the power of the tongue. I am guilty of saying things to my loved ones. My son at seven years old is quick to remind me that I have God in my heart. "watch your tongue mommy"My daughter is quick to tell people that we love the lord. It makes me proud to know that the most important thing in my family is GOD. We Can be a real family that loves GOD not just on Sunday but through out the whole week.We all need to ask God to help us apply the fruit of temperance to our lives. We ought to pray that others will apply this important fruit to there lives. "Praise Him"

Wow! it has been a long time. Last year August the lord had called me to ministry and the lord has been working on my ministry and I have been in training at my church preaching. It has a most been a year and the lord has blessed me tremendously. I remember when the lord had called me I said to him but how are they going to react to me? I did not know ho w to react myself but God does not make mistakes. The man that is appointed and not anointed will have a serious time on his hand because only the Holy Spirit can guide you when it comes down to preaching GODS WORD. Only the sweet lord can call you, not man! I don't care how many degrees you have in this world. God does not look at mans law and certificates. God looks at the heart. I have those things. Only God can teach me his word through his precious HOLY SPIRIT he is my guide and teacher. Fortunately, for me I grew up in the church and as far as I was concerned the church people could not tell me anything. I saw a tradition and not a real GOD.If you grew up in the church you know that you are remanded to church, meaning taken out of tradition. I was taken but I did not know for myself this GOD that they served. I wanted GOD to show me that he was real because the church folks as I use to call them only gave me more excuses why I should not go. We should read the bible to find out a about a double minded man in James 1:6-8 For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed! Amen. In my frame of mind I felt as if there were people more qualified then me that could do the job more effectively. God looks at the heart when it comes down to his people. Its not a job its a calling. The heart is what matters to GOD! I told the lord if you have called me two preach prove it! I was like Gideon show me lord cause I don't believe it. God is one who cannot lie not only did he prove it but he opened door's for me that man tried to shut in my face! he provided a way for me. Every doubt that the enemy cast in to my mind he stomped down in the name of Jesus. I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me!I experienced heavy spiritual warfare I could not sleep at night. I had to bind and loose in the name of Jesus anoint my home, pray with out ceasing, fast, study to show myself approved, Wait patiently on the lord. The higher the calling the bigger the demons! but I made it it has been almost a year. Most of that year was spent crying with strong supplications to the lord.The devil may build walls but giants do fall!The Holy Spirit has taught me so much in this year. The most important thing that I learned is to depend on God for everything, Pray over everything, and last but not least know that GOD IS MY EVERYTHING!

P.S To my sister in Christ I miss you too! I have you and your family in my prayers! The battle is not yours it is the lords! I am thankful the lord sent you into my life.