My Upcoming Significant Birthday - Chapter 18

On this day next month, it will be my 37th birthday. I just realized what my birthday really represents. 1) My birthday falls on Good Friday. 2) I will be 37. 3+7=10. Ten represents THE NUMBER OF DIVINE PERFECTION! 2010 represents the year of DIVINE PERFECTION! Do you understand how significant this really is? I do! This is not only my year - this is also my DECADE! You wait and see!

Until next time...

Lord, Give Me A Husband...SOON! - Chapter 17

I've never been the type of person to mince my words.....I think. But honestly, Jesus needs to keep me right now.

I haven't been in a relationship (sexually or otherwise) for over a decade - but now, I've reached my breaking point! This is where the flesh vs. spirit fight comes in. On one hand, my spirit man says "hold on, keep going, your husband is on the way...it will be worth the wait!" On the other hand, my fleshy man says "pul-leaze...he's not coming. Go 'head....screw ANYTHING that walks! It'll make you feel real good!"

At this stage of my life, at soon-to-be 37, I can't afford to settle for less than what I'm worth. The calling upon my life is too great for me to settle for just anybody. But, when I start gazing into how well a man fills his pants, then I SERIOUSLY have a problem! And if he's bow-legged, you need to pray for me IMMEDIATELY! I have a very vivid imagination - trust me! Cold showers and chocolates just don't do it for me!

Nevertheless, I'll keep holding on. When I really think about it, I have no other choice in the matter. Yeah, I could fall into temptation, have sex, feel guilty, repent and wait another 10 years for a husband, but it's not worth it. Yes, God gives us free will to serve Him, but once you've experience Jesus Christ, what is there to go back to? Sin? Condemnation? Guilt? I don't think so. God's already dealing with me with my thought life - I really don't need to act on it, too (no matter how tempted I am!)

JESUS, TAKE THE WHEEL.....!

Until next time...

A New Decade & A New Me! - Chapter 16

Now that we're in a brand new year and a brand new decade, I am now looking at life from a different point of view. I will no longer feel sorry for myself, no longer tolerate people I don't want to be around nor be around people that tolerates me and no longer plead with folks to be my friend. Either you are or you're not! I will no longer deal with drama-prone people or those whose sole purpose is to always put me down to make themselves look good.

The most important thing is for me to get right with God! I had lost some of my faith in '09 and now I have to gain it all back in 2010. I'm learning to open my heart for new opportunities and to meet new people. After reading the poem below, I pray that I become a woman of strength:

Strong Woman Vs. A Woman of Strength

A strong woman works out everyday to keep her body in shape...but

A woman of strength kneels in prayer to keep her soul in shape.

A strong woman isn't afraid of anything of strength...but

A woman of strength shows courage in the midst of her fear

A strong woman won't let anyone get the best of her...but

A woman of strength gives her best to everyone.

A strong woman makes mistakes and avoids the same in the future...but

A woman of strength realizes life's mistakes can also be God's blessing and capitalizes on them.

A strong woman walks sure footedly...but

A woman of strength knows God will catch her when she falls.

A strong woman wears confidence on her face

A woman of strength wears grace

A strong woman has faith that she is strong enough for the journey...but

A woman of strength has faith that it is in the journey that she will become strong.

Author UNKNOWN

Until next time...

Help Save The Pink Tea Cup!

I was truly saddened when I've read that The Pink Tea Cup, a great Soul Food restaurant in Greenwich Village, will be closing after 55 years. It's one of my favorite restaurants and they have the best Banana Pudding ever (next to my own, of course!). Unfortunately, due to my own financial constraints, I haven't been able to dine there this year. But I felt compelled to do something. So I'm spreading the word!

"Team Tea Cup", a group of loyal patrons, will be having a fundraiser at the restaurant on January 3, 2010 - the day the restaurant is set to close. The goal is to raise $100,000 for the current manager, Vincent Pickney to purchase the restaurant from owner Lisa Ford. There are other ways you can help:

1) Stop by the restaurant - 42 Grove Street, New York, NY 10014. Enjoy the food - especially the banana pudding!

2) Go to www.savethepinkteacup.blogspot.com. There's a donation link on the blog.

3) Become a Facebook Fan - http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-York-NY/Save-The-Pink-Tea-Cup/203415786606?ref=mf Post this on your page.

As soon as I can obtain some funds, I'll help contribute to save the restaurant. If you really look at it, we really don't have that many good Soul Food restaurants left in NYC. Shouldn't we do what we can to save the good ones?

Until next time....

A Deep Reflection - Chapter 15

"As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love. So take lots of pictures, laugh a lot, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back."

This was an email I've sent to my friends back in 2006. I was deleting my archived email when I came across this email. I guess this is God's way of reminding me that people will always fail you and to trust Him because He never fails!

As 2009 comes to a close, in a nutshell, this has definitely been the most challenging year of my life! I've lost a lot, I've gained a lot, I've learned who's truly there for me and I've learned about those who truly don't give a damn. I've learned that I've grown in some areas and I've learned that I have a long way to go.

There's 3 more weeks before 2010 arrives. I still believe that God will bless me with what I prayed for despite what my situation looks like. And when He does, trust me...you will know! For God is not a man that He shall lie!

Until next time....Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

From Hell's Gate to Hope - Chapter 14

I was watching "Praise the Lord" TBN earlier today and I've watched a pastor telling a story about a woman he was praying with. I'm sure you'll find this story just as interesting as I did.

This woman was driving on the Alaskan/Canadian freeway and landed in a place called Hell's Gate. She was filled with fear and couldn't drive, so she called the pastor's office for prayer. She told him that she was trying to a place called Hope, a town that was 52 miles from Hell's Gate. After he prayed for her, he suggested to her to drive for 1 mile, pull over then pray and continue to do it each time until she reaches her destination. He told her if she needed anymore to give him a call. He didn't hear from her for weeks. He received a letter from her months later explaining her experience and he read it to the audience. She said that she took the pastor's advice pulled over after each mile and prayed. Around the 26th mile, a Toyota Camry zoomed right passed her and the licence plate said "Praise Him." That's just what she did.

She realized the significance of the road she traveled. The road from Hell's Gate to Hope was long scary journey for her, but through prayer and praising God, not only did she make it to a place called Hope, but she also made it through with no fear! It was no coincidence that I watched this program going through what I'm going through. I got the message...did you?

Until next time....

The "Job" Experience - Chapter 13

Since my last post, there has been some challenges I've had to face. You can say that I'm going through my "Job" experience! No, not Job as in work, but Job from the Bible.

You know the story. But in case you don't, a man named Job was one of the wealthest man of his time. He was extremely blessed because God blessed him. God and Satan had a conversation regarding who Satan can devour. God asked him "Have you considered my servant Job?" God allowed Satan to take everything from Job, from his land to his wealth to his children. Satan also made Job gravely ill. The point of this was that regardless of Job's situation he would not curse God, but continue to praise Him! Long story short, not only did Job not curse God in the midst of his situation, but Job receive double for his trouble!

Even though I'm going through my "Job" experience, I still believe that God will bless me! I've left my church on faith because I was tired of my gifts being stiffled. I've quit my job on faith because God's preparing me for something greater. Although things doesn't look good for me right now in the natural, I know in my heart that God is doing great things for me in the Spirit realm! The Lord promised me that He will give me the desires of my heart before 2009 ends and I believe it! I'm holding on to that promise because that's all I have - His word!

Until next time...