Da'dra Crawford Greathouse is a national gospel recording artist (Anointed) and Worship Leader at Lakewood Church in Houston, TX. Yesteday she posted a powerful message on Facebook that I thought I would share on this site. You will be encouraged by her message.
BUT, YOU SAID...
I overslept yesterday morning, so I didn't get a chance to tell you about what happened the night before. I was up very late because my youngest son had me trapped! The previous night, he asked if I could paint his face so he looked like he tiger. I said yes. (That was my 1st mistake LOLOL) But, it was so late, I told him to go to bed and I would do it in the morning. Well.....morning came and we were running behind (busy households know what I'm talking about LOL) and the 1st thing he asked when we were rushing was, "Mom, do you remember YOU SAID you were going to paint my face like a tiger?" I told him I remembered, but we had to get moving and that I would paint his face when we got home that evening. He exclaimed, "But, MOM....YOU SAID...!"
Well, evening came and I was still cooking and cleaning and around 11:00 p.m. he comes in the room saying, "Mom....remember YOU SAID you were gonna paint my face? I have the paint and my brushes? Please Mom, Please?" At that point, I had to honor my word and follow through. Why? I want to teach my children to be people of integrity and to the best of their ability, keep their word. I also want to give them an earthly example of what a relationship with God is like. He keeps His word. So...EXHAUSTED AND READY TO GO TO SLEEP, I agreed to do the face paint...even though he was only going to have it on for a few minutes because it was way past his bedtime. LOL But, Ps. 15:1, 'Who may worship in your sanctuary, LORD?...those who keep their promises even when it hurts.' Ummm, Even when it hurts...that was me. LOL
The following morning, this came to me...we should all be like children. When you children you are going to do something, they will not release it! LOL They won't give up and they will stay in expectation until you do exactly what you said you would do. My son kept saying, "You said...but you said...but you said." And that is what you need to say. "But, God you said you would supply all my needs according to your riches (not mine) in glory. But, you said the you would make me the head and not the tail. You said you would make to be above only and not beneath. You said you would make me a lender and not a borrower. You said that by your stripes, I WAS healed, so I need a manifestation! You said that I would be blessed coming in and going out. You said that you would open the windows of heaven and pour out blessings that I would not have room enough to contain!
See, when you do this, you are reminding God of His promises to YOU! Is. 43:26 says, "Put me in remembrance: let us contend together: state your case, that you may be proved right." I love it! Why would God need to be reminded of anything? Reminding Him is not for Him...IT'S FOR YOU! God is telling you right now to remind Him of what He has declared for your life. And listen when you find the promises in His word, you need to SPEAK them out loud. Why? Let me give you 2 reasons: 1)There is power in what you say! You will have what you say and if you say the right things, then you life will go in the right direction. 2) Because faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. In other words...your faith to believe what God has spoken to you will only come by hearing these words spoken over your life. Let me tell you, I always thought this scripture limited the speaking to a teacher or preacher or someone else. I thought that my faith would increase if I heard someone else speak it over my life. But, I have come to realize that faith comes by HEARING and you can hear yourself speaking over your own life.
Who am I talking to today? You don't have to wait for some one to give you a word...you speak the word over your own life! LOL I love it! Oh, I feel it this morning. You are the architect of your own destiny and God has already drawn up the plans! Put God in remembrance of them! Tell Him, God, YOU SAID that I would be married. YOU SAID that you open up new doors for me. YOU SAID that I would not die but LIVE and declare your works. YOU SAID it ain't over until YOU SAY it's over. YOU SAID that you would never leave me nor forsake me. YOU SAID that I would recover all! YOU SAID, that you would give me double for my trouble. YOU SAID that you would make my enemies my footstool. YOU SAID that I am more than a conqueror. YOU SAID THAT I AM VICTORIOUS IN YOU!
What has God said to you? He will keep His word if you say what He said. If you receive it, shout, "YEAH!" Whew. Have a blessed, prosperous and productive day. I'm gonna go workout now. Love ya'll
WIP The Runway Fashion Experience
What do you get when you combine a woman with a vision, a beautiful location, and a host of Christian designers? What you get is an absolute wonderful evening of fashion, fun and networking. All of this in a church sanctuary. That's right the sanctuary was transformed into a chic, fashion runway. Lights! Camera! Action!
For about six years I have passed Towne Worship Center to and from work. I had never been inside and was more than excited to attend this event. I had met the organizer, Stephanie Gordon, last summer and we are friends on FB. She has a sense of style that is obvious to the eye when you see her. So when she started posting info for the WIP (Wear It Proud) Experience I knew it would be an awesome event to attend.
The evening included not only fashion but some powerful videos and ministry by The Movement and SYNT also. What I loved most about this fashion show was that it was located in a church and yet it didn't have that pastel suit/hat combo feel to it. All of the models looked amazing in their outfits and it made me think Hmmmmm!!! I see some items I can purchase that would benefit designers that are believers. Now that's something to be proud about.
Below are a list of designers showcased at this event.
When It All Falls Apart ~ Riva Tims
I can reflect back now on waiting to see Pastor Zach Tims on the Word Network or TBN. He always had such an amazing and magnetic energy. I would love to watch him and his wife minister together. To many they seemed to have it all. Good looks, a family, and a growing ministry. Then all of a sudden you heard the rumors or you read about them online and eventually it all fell apart.
I follow Pastor Riva on Facebook and when I saw she had a book out I knew I had to read it. I knew she had some revelations and principles that I could apply to my personal situations. Once I downloaded to my Kindle I sat and read the Preface. Whew!!! Just that section alone confirmed that Pastor Riva's experiences were going to aid in blessing and healing others. The tears fell as I thought about how through our trials God still keeps us. He's an awesome God!!
What I love about this book is not just her openness but also her ability to line up scriptures and stories in the Bible so that readers can have a point of reference to further understand that our problems don't catch God by surprise and that He is always there, even in our darkest hours.
Be prepared to discover more about yourself as Pastor Riva shares her pains, heartaches and restoration on her path back to ministry and back to who God called her to be.
I would recommend this book for a Women's Bible study. So many women are going through but don't know how to get through. When It All Fall Apart helps you get through.
Steve Harvey Preaching On TBN..... Know Your Purpose ...
You have to attach yourself to your gift. Your gift is the thing you do the absolute best with the least amount of effort. Your gift is what you do.
Proverbs 18:16
A gift opens the way
and ushers the giver into the presence of the great. (NIV)
A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men. (KJV)
Stop chasing the passion and pursue the gift.
This message is INCREDIBLE!!! My favorite quote from Steve Harvey ~ I was who I was but I am who I am and I'm cool with both them people.
You have to sit and really listen to this message. Your gift will truly make room for you but you have to prepare the way for the gift to come.
Be Blessed and Go Get It!!!!
Stop chasing the passion and pursue the gift.
This message is INCREDIBLE!!! My favorite quote from Steve Harvey ~ I was who I was but I am who I am and I'm cool with both them people.
You have to sit and really listen to this message. Your gift will truly make room for you but you have to prepare the way for the gift to come.
Be Blessed and Go Get It!!!!
The Mirror Movement ~ Real Love Spring Fashion Show 2012
I think I have found my yearly event!! If you love fashion and you adore young people this fashion show is definitely the place to be. Many people must think as I do as this event sold out at the Sharonville Convention Center this past Sunday.
My friends and I go each year to support Ms. Taylor and we end up in awe and this year in tears as the organization put together a video of the girl’s photo shoot set to “What About The Children” by Yolanda Adams. Talk about a powerful moment. Fortunately for Stephanie and me, I had tissue handy.
The Mirror Movement is about empowering our girls. They do an amazing job at not only teaching the girls about fashion and movement but several scenes dealt with issues around concerns as it relates to body types and bullying. No matter the scene these girls were fierce and confident. You could see the effort that was put forth to make this event successful.
We decided on Sunday that we will be back each year. It’s so important that our girls see themselves as beautiful and confident. We want to be a part of that.
Remember when we were children? If not for those who loved us and cared for us, where would be today?
For more information visit www.themirrormovement.org
A Steady Stream - Pastor Jerry Savelle
You might be saying, "I can't meditate on the Word all day." Yes, you can. You simply have to stop meditating on what the devil is saying and begin to embrace the things that God has told you. People worry all the time. What is worry? Believing what the devil has said, picturing his outcome. It is the opposite of meditating on God's Word. Why not meditate on what the Word says? Why not picture yourself being victorious? Why not replay all the times in your life when God has come through for you?
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