Pursue! Pursue! Pursue!

Hey Fam,

Sometimes things get so hard; we experience so much trauma that we feel like life isn't worth fighting for and our purpose is null and void. I am reminded of KING DAVID going out with his men to war & ect. When David and his men arrived home from war, all of the women and children had been kidnapped. David was grieved. David inquired of the LORD, saying, "Shall I pursue this band? Shall I overtake them?" And the Lord said to him, "Pursue, for you will surely overtake them, and you will surely rescue all."(1Samuel30:8).

I don't know what that thing is that plaguing you and keeps making you feel like you cannot get through it nor achieve it. But, just like DAVID, if you pursue it, you will overtake and recover it all!!! MOVE Forward, GOD is with you!!!!

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Tools During Challenges

In this life, we all go through challenges. Some challenges may literally feel as if they are going to take you out. God knows there have been times when I felt that I couldn't overcome some things. In retrospect, I can look back and see that God gave me the very tools that were necessary to overcome those challenging situations. The bible is rich in stories where God gave his people the tools needed to defeat their challenges or challengers. I am reminded of a little shepard boy named David. At this time Israel was being taunted and challenged by the Philistines. To make matters worse, a giant by the name of Goliath attempted to defy Israel. The tribes of Israel had forgotten their tools. They had forgotten that they worshipped the true GOD. They had forgotten their power. Fear had overtaken them. But, David was puzzled and even angered. He couldn't understand how a pagan would dare defy God and God's people. At this young age, David had tapped into his tools. David asked, 'For who is this uncircumcised Philistine, that he should defy the armies of the living God?' -1 Samuel 17:26 Notice that David didn't use the word 'army' but instead he said 'armies.' This indicated that something greater than Israel was helping them on that day. Simply, it was a heavenly host that was with Israel. David tapped into his tools. David was too little to wear the full armor that warriors wear, so instead he opted for his regular attire. He got his slang and 5 stones. He took Goliath down with just those tools. When we are challenged with the things that dare to defy us, we must seek our tools in Christ. We must ask God how to overcome the very thing that aims to shut us down or take us off of the right path. God is faithful that he will give us the tools to overcome every challenge. So, what is this thing that is in your path that is defying and challenging you? Has this challenger told you that you cannot make it? Does it taunt you? I believe that you have the very tools to take that thing down and remove it from your path. If there is a Goilath in your life, then it means that your destiny is big. David's life changed after he took Goliath down. Later down the road, David became the 2nd King of Israel. Today, do not let that Goliath deter or stop you! Instead, take him down and keep going. There is something wonderful waiting for you after you defeat this challenge. 'The LORD is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me?' Psalm 118:6

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Ruth and Naomi: The Pain May Precede the Blessing

The Story of Ruth is typically familiar amongst bible believers.  This book is short but there are a lot of lessons that are illustrated within those four chapters.  I don't want to give an entire bible lesson here but I want to share some things that GOD laid upon my heart.  Ruth was an interesting woman.  She grew up in a pagan land called Moab.  But, she married a Hebrew man.  Long story short, she became widowed.  The bible isn't clear on what exactly happened to her husband.  But, she also lost her father-in-law, and brother-in-law. Can you imagine that amount pain that she endured from the loss? Her mother-in-law: Naomi was in greater pain.  She had lost her husband and her only two sons.  It seemed like GOD was against the two of these women.  So, Naomi decided to go back to the land of her people: The Jews.  Naomi wanted to go back to her homeland alone.  She wanted to be amongst the people that believed in the true and living GOD.  But, Ruth refused to leave her mother-in-law's side.  She decided to go with Naomi.  Ruth seemingly had a lot to lose.  First, she was losing her religion.  She was raised as a pagan.  She was losing her culture.  She was losing her old life.  But, she didn't care because her love for Naomi was sufficient enough to love the GOD of Naomi.  Ruth came under the covering of the GOD of Israel, the true and living GOD.  She found favor in a kinsman named Boaz.  The story goes on and GOD restores Naomi through the marriage of Ruth and Boaz.  Ruth births a baby named Obed.  Naomi took Obed as her own child.  Later we see that Obed begat Jesse, Jesse begat King David.  Jesus the Christ was born in the line of King David.  GOD saw fit to restore both Naomi & Ruth and allow his only begotten son to be born in such a beautiful bloodline.  

Where am I going with all of this?

Sometimes in life, things fall apart.  I have gone through things and literally 'felt' as if GOD had left me.  I have cried rivers of tears.  I have cried out to the Most High GOD, and it 'felt' as if he wasn't listening!  I can honestly tell you this: There is a purpose in things falling apart.  This isn't some cliché!  I am a living testament that GOD will sometimes allow pain to bless us.  Satan will use that pain to keep you bound to the event that you've gone through.  GOD will use that pain to usher you into something bigger and greater than your very life.  Did Ruth and Naomi know that King David and eventually the Son of GOD would be birthed from the pain that they  had endured? Probably Not.  But, GOD knew exactly what he was doing.  He restored them in life and in death their names are still being spoken about in sermons and bible studies throughout the world.  So, let me ask you: What is this pain that has you bound? Has Satan told you that it will never end? Has Satan told you that there isn't any purpose in your pain?  Has Satan made you doubt that GOD is with you?  Well, I am here to announce that GOD has not abandoned you!  You are not an after thought.  You are not left behind, as matter of fact you are right on schedule for a big blessing from heaven.  I am sensing that someone reading is contemplating suicide.  I come against that suicide spirit in the name of Jesus, by the power of his blood you won’t take your life!  You will live and not die! It isn't over for you!  This pain will yield something bigger than you can imagine.  If you are enduring pain right now, lay before GOD (cry out non-stop), he is faithful and true to deliver you from all hurt and pain.  Don't let this hurdle kill you.  You shall leap for joy in a little while!  Keep pressing! I love you!!! 

Tanika

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Excuse My Absence

Hey Everyone,

I have been gone for a while.  Things have been crazy, but GOD is good.  I am moving forward with many things in my life.  I am back pursuing my goal of becoming a physician. Check out my 2nd blog please: http://medschoolplease.wordpress.com/.   I am going to chronicle this new journey on that particular blog.  I will continue to blog on this page pertaining to spiritual topics as I've done in the past.  Thank you for reading.  Feel free to comment and subscribe.  Don't be shy lol!! I really enjoy the interaction.


God Bless



Tanika

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Your Defining Moment

What if all of the pain, hurt, betrayal, & etc., has led to this defining moment for you? There is usually a breaking that transpires in our lives before the 'break through.'  Don't give up something greater is on the other side of the pain you've endured! Wait upon the Lord!

Isaiah 43:19

'Behold, I will do a new thing. It springs out now. Don’t you know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.'

Tanika

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