Favour is not dependant on me!

I have come across something I find very interesting. I think most of us when we want something so badly it's natural to think that if we pray harder and read more, fast more and do our part it will happen. I think that is exactly how I felt until Wednesday morning when I came across Rev. Creflo Dollar's sermon, titled "God's Favour is not dependent on you." How ironically appropriate was this for me especially since I was watching more sermons because I though, if I do this then God will do what I want him to do. Did God not just smack me with a reality check!

Creflo Dollar goes on to say, God has already done it, it's done! Jesus paid the price and favour, mercy, prosperity, wisdom and all good things have already been done for me. All I have to do is believe and say thank you!

This thing we do of coming to God in panic, anxiety and frustration is a direct reflection of the doubt we walk around with.We try to get God's blessings based on our merit and performance. None of our performances can get God to do what He's already done.

What do we then do after our added prayer hours and "our part"...boast about  how God answered our prayers after we were on our knees 6 hours and fasted for 21 days. While all of that is great and pleasing to God, the motivation cannot be to get God to do something. It's no longer about Him, it's about what I did to get the blessing. No! I personally believe God's revelation to me was that all He asks is that we live righteously everyday of our lives. That Jesus is in us from the way we speak, think and interact with others. Everything else has already been done. The peace that comes with knowing this is what will comfort us through every trial and tribulation!

This blessed me deeply, I hope it blesses you too :)

An Attitude of Gratitude

April 20th 2014 was possibly that day for me. My dad's surprise 50th birthday party was so profoundly blessed it went beyond my expectations. It was so amazing to see my whole family in such good spirits. I had never seen my mom and dad so proud. My friends that came to show their support made it even more special. Since that day I know everything shifted for the better.  My family and friends are more than just people in my life, they are a gift from God and I will cherish them forever. 


 It feels good to be able to do things for your parents while they are still alive. I was going through Instagram posts last week and somebody posted the question "What was the last thing you said to your mother?" The replies to that post were heartbreaking. So many people will never have the opportunity to do something for their parents because they have passed away. For those of us that still have that opportunity, I think it is so important to show gratitude to the people that raised us. I love my aunt and uncle so much, because I always think back to how good they were to me when I was growing up.

When I was growing up I spent all my school holidays at my grandparents' home until they both passed away. I may not  remember everything that happened but I do know that I always felt good and cared for in the hands of my dad's siblings. Sometimes, even when we don't have much, our mere existence is a blessing to someone else' life.  We need to guard the aura we project to other people. Kindness really does go a long way and I'm learning that myself and just hoping that my words, existence or being does not bring hurt to anybody out there.