What does it take to make a girl smile:)

Psalm 16:11 summed it up for me, ""Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in they presence is fulness of joy; at they right hand there are pleasures for evermore."

It doesn't take a lot to make a girl like me smile. The sun shining through the window on a beautiful Tuesday morning makes me feel worthy of such glory. I can't help but worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness, for I know that I am welcome to kneel before his throne. There is no need for a mediator, I can go to his throne boldly, and this makes me smile from the inside out.

I smile because I know that the world belongs to Him. Psalm 24:1-6 reads,

"The earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein. For he hath founded it upon the seas, and established it upon the floods. Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in his holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the Lord, and righteousness fro the God of his salvation. This is the generation of them that seek him, that seek they face, O Jacob. Selah" Everything was created by him and for him. And I wish that the world would learn to smile and praise the Lord for his mighty acts to the children of men.

And lastly, I smile because I have been redeemed. I am no long a sinner but a child of the King. I have been given the opportunity to share the Love of God with the world, and this makes me smile with glee. Like I said before it doesn't take a lot to make a girl like me smile, for I am smiling right now as I type these word, knowing that Christ loves me and he longs to see everyone smile.

I’m Stronger, Wiser, and Better!

This Christmas was different from any other Christmas I have ever experienced. I really felt the Love of Jesus Christ resting on the hearts of my family, and dearest friends. I’ve done some growing over the year even though it seem detrimental in the heat of the moment, but it was for my making, and for His glory. I saw the victory, which came, through my adversity. I’ve found myself at the Masters feet often asking Him to walk with me through every tear, struggle, and higher calling. This has been my year, and His year to show Himself strong in my life. I told myself that I was going to make heaven not matter what, and my prayer is that God will grant me this petition.

I am grateful for what I’ve accomplished with His divine interventional help. I’ve learned to live and not die. I had so much to live for, and I didn’t want to waste another minute harping on what has been, instead I was focus on the now and the future my Savior has prepared for me. I’m just so happy so forgive me for rambling; I felt a need to share this post with the rest of the world. If there were one quote I want to be remembered for I pray that it is this, “You cannot do this alone because you were not created alone, but with the almighty power of God.” It takes the skilled hands of a sovereign God to finish what He created, to complete the great work He started. Sometimes we jump out of the Masters hands without letting Him to finish His perfect work. When we feel alone, that is when God is the closest. I love Him for the way He leads me even when I don’t want to follow, and He speaks to me when I feel as no ones there. This walk will not be easy that’s why we need Christ Jesus more than anything in this world. When He left He said that He would not leave us comfortless, and He didn’t. He left His Holy Ghost. His Spirit that lives in us bringing all things back to our remembrance, and helping us connect with, and worship Him in Spirit and in Truth.

We did not choose Him, but he chose us, every last human being on the face of this earth was created and chosen by God, I don’t care what the evolutional theorist says. He chose you for greatness, for royalty, for awesomeness, for righteousness, and for holiness. He does care what you do with the life he has preciously prepared for you. Your very breath of life comes directly from Him. I’ve been at a point in my life when I felt that no one cared, so why should I, but I found that Christ cares if He didn’t then He wouldn’t spend His time keeping a record of every strain of hair that is in your head and mine. There’s nothing more satisfying then knowing that someone cares and loves you with a perfect, unwavering, authentic love.

As you and I embark upon a new year, lets remember where we came from, and whom we belong to. I believe that God has great things in store for those who believe in Him and walk uprightly. He will not hand out his precious promises to those that will abuse His power, or prostitute His gifts. I feel a great anointing coming my way and yours and I pray that it is not taken for granted. For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoso believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life (John 3:16).


If you are ready to make a step for Christ pray this with me. “Lord, here I am, use me as your vessel of honor, to transcend your might, splendor, and grace throughout this generation and the generations to come. Go before me Lord and make my paths straight, orchestrate my life, and direct me to a place where I can learn more of you and your ways. Help me to be faithful to reading and living according to your word. Keep me from all evil both seen and unseen. Help me to be found ready when you return for your bride. I love you today and forever, and I thank you for choosing me and sacrificing your life for me. Help me to be a light and not a stumbling block to those who may be watching. These and all other blessings you have promised in your Word I ask to be done in the mighty, glorious, indisputable name of Jesus Christ, Amen!

The Collective Musings of Tamara: The Ten Natural Hair Commandments

The Collective Musings of Tamara: The Ten Natural Hair Commandments: "I – Thou shalt be thankful for the hair that adorns thy head. Your hair is your ‘crown of glory’ treat it as such. II – Thou shalt not idol..."

Thy Word is Great :}

"O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day.

Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.

I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation

I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts.

I have refrain my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word.

I have not departed from thy judgements: for thou hast taught me.

How sweet are thy words unto my taste! yea sweeter than honey to my mouth.

Through thy precepts I get understanding: therefore I hate every false way."

Psalm 119:97-104

I am black, but comely Solomon 1:5

I started my natural hair journey 8 weeks ago. It has been the most empowering thing I have done for myself. My hair has grown tremendously, and my self-esteem have soared. Today, I was able to twist all of my hair in a two strain twist (something that took a little time and patience). I love the way it looks and how it feels ( I used: Cantu Shea Butter leave in conditioning repair cream on each section before I twisted it). My hair gets really dry, so I am constantly wetting it and putting conditioner on it, but with this style I can leave it alone for a while. Yippee! I feel really really beautiful. I have been bless with some beautiful thick kinky/curly hair. It's a gift from God.

In the Song of Solomon a young shepherdess is describing herself to King Solomon it reads, "I am black, but comely..." what this scripture means to me is that I may have dark complexion, but I am more lovelier than you'll ever know both inside and out. I feel that as an African American woman I have a lot to be thankful for. I shouldn't be ashamed of my hair, my complexion, my ethnicity, or my history. God has been to good to me, and in everything I do I will acknowledge Him. When I started embracing my hair I notice a difference in the way I embraced myself. I started loving me for me. I wasn't hiding behind my silky, shiny, straight hair. I didn't like what relaxers/perms was doing to me and to my hair; it was an addiction and it was damaging my hair and self esteem. I would look in the mirror four weeks after a perm and despise my new growth. Not knowing that it was my glory, and my beautiful African heritage. I have embraced and accepted the fact that God gave this grain of hair to me and nobody can take it away. It's mine and I absolutely love it!

So now, when I look in the mirror I don't long for a perm, I long to learn more about my hair and how to care for it. It's been little over 2 months since I've had a perm, and I can rejoice because I don't need one, ever again! No way Jose! This is me. I can't look like anybody else, not the lady on the perm box, or the one in the magazine. I can only be me and that satisfies my soul. I am not telling every woman in the world to go natural. This is my personal choice, my natural hair journey and testimony. I do want to extend some encouragement to all those who are natural, or those thinking about going natural. My word of advice would be, to learn, laugh, and love the hair you've been blessed with. I'm not looking to prove a point, or make a social statement I'm just embracing a part of me that I have rejected for years. I'm not saying that it has been easy, but I have been free from what held me back for so many years. I believe that in the biblical days those woman were beautiful, and they didn't need chemicals to make them attractive. The bible mention that these women were fair. And one can be fair with all natural hair;)

God bless

Life Begins at 90

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I'm Thirsty :D

"O GOD, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is." Psalm 63:1


Today I am thirsty not for a glass of water, but for God. This feeling is so exciting for I know that God will satisfy my thirst. It's good to long for God than to long for something else. This world is the dry and thirsty land, with no water at all. The only thing that can quench my thirst is my Lord. Life without Christ is incomplete, lonely, and hard. In my longing I read the His word and listen to music that glorifies Him, which gives me great delight. I feel better now that I'm in the presence of the Lord. While I'm here I will take the time to thank you Lord Jesus for everything. And say YES to your will for me on today and forever.


AHHHH!

Hello =)

For the love of Christ,

I must say that now is the time to hold on to your faith. The world is wavering, and people don't know what to believe. They find it hard to trust in a God that they cannot see, so they make their own god(s) out of whatever is tangible. It's really sad to wake up every morning, and go to bed at night without saying thank you. Jesus came and died for all, even for the ones that don't believe in Him this very second. He still loves you and he's willing to wait for your love in return. I asked Jesus the same questions: If you are real then why is there so much killing, hunger, and diseases. He said that everyone have a choice to call upon him, and if they do he will answer them. The killings would stop if people learn to love and put him first ( Mark 12:30-31; 1 John 4:20). The hunger would cease if the more fortunate gave to the less fortune (Deuteronomy 15:7-11). The diseases would stop if we as a nation would humble ourselves, pray, seek his face, and turn from our wicked ways. Then he said, he would hear from heaven, forgive our sins and heal the land ( 2 Chronicles 7:14). It seems so simple, but we are the ones who make it difficult for Christ to bless and deliver us. All I'm asking is that you don't lose hope there is a God and his name is Jesus. If you look for Him you shall find him. Empty out your heart unto him and allow him to embrace you with his love and fill you with his precious Holy Spirit.


In true love,

Victoria Ruth