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— KDC Movement
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For today’s blog wanted to focus on a familiar passage of scripture, John 5:6 where it reads, “ When Jesus saw him lying there, and knew that he already had been in that condition a long time, he said to him, ‘Do you want to be made well?‘” Going back up and looking at this text there was this man who had been dealing with a situation for a long time and every year when the opportunity presented itself for him for a change there was always something hindered him.
Now, I know someone of you at this point are pondering how this relates to you and or your life situation. Well, your situation may not be that of an infirmity as the man in the bible but there is a relatable instance. Hatred, grudges, animosity, bitterness, unforgiveness, jealousy, envy, malice, procrastination, inadequacy… whatever your situation may be, I challenge you to remove the man and replace him with yourself. Now, Jesus is posing the same question to you; “will you be made well?” For some, you may not be ready and to be honest I can respect that because one thing we don’t want to do when God blesses us; he answers that very prayer that you’ve been praying and waiting on is, to mishandle the blessing. Some of you may question what I mean by the phrase ‘to mishandle your blessing’. Picture it like this, someone comes and asks you can they borrow your car or for a few dollars to get somewhere and you wanting to be kind and help out say yes well, in return what if that person travels into an unknown and unsafe area and something happens to your car? What happens if you give the person the money and although they need food they go buy beer or cigarettes leaving them with a quick fix yet still in need?
It’s the same way with God. When we mishandle what he gave us yes, there’s momentary satisfaction but, after the excitement wears off guess what, your still left in the same predicament you were in if not in a tougher situation. Let’s really look at this, this is a serious you and God moment here. God has literally come to meet you where you are and, he’s asking you do you want to be free from that situation? Will you take this opportunity for you to be in a better place and do better? God’s not going to force anything on us, Revelation 3:20 so the choice is really ours; do you want it…
It’s okay to cry, it’s even okay to sometimes get afraid or tired but, when you get through crying wipe your tears and get back up. Yes, we know how to put on the perfect face; make it look so easy when really sometimes we’re actually hurting inside.
It’s okay. Believe me, but even in that place get back up. One thing about it, you’re never defeated nor are you ever alone. Matthew 28:20 reminds us that God is always with us, even unto the end of the world. Philippians 4:13 tells us that, we can do all things through Christ who strengthens us.
So, take a breather, it’s ok to even step away so that you can really analyze the situation and or view it from a different perception but just remember; you’re stronger than you give yourself credit for but, most of all, don’t forget to get back up.
Good Evening KDC Fam! I pray all is well with each of you as well as with your families
I know it’s Holy week, and I am excited to say the least but, today want to talk about for a brief moment; “put in on the altar”. For those of of us who’ve attended church or group up in a religious household I’m pretty sure you’ve heard the phrase put it on the altar however, let’s go a bit deeper if we may. Often times we tend to intentionally and unintentionally categorize what we feel or think is altar worthy. Family matters, we go to the altar, sickness, we’re at the altar, in a bind, at the altar…. but, what about when it’s a it’s me type of matter??? What about when it’s my heart that needs to cleansed? What about when the old me wants to rise up and take control?
Put it on the altar. I know it’s uncomfortable; it may even hurt but if you’re serious about being free, baby you’ll take that pain. I want to see Jesus FOREAL. I’ve been reading about him my WHOLE life, praying to him serving him majority of my life… I get it, there are some areas, some circumstances, some some phrases of our life where it’s beyond the challenge, it’s beyond the process, if we really be truthful some things we took forever and haven’t come out of because we DON’T want too; we like the sin we’re in.
I can talk about it because I’ve been there; I’ve lived it. Yes, I was suicidal for 13 years. Yes, I was an alcoholic at 17. Yep, been raped and abused. Yep, I have 2 boys and I wasn’t married when I had them. Yes I’ve been broken; I’ve been hurt, I’ve been angry but when I made a conscious decision… The bottle, the razor blade, the thrill of the game, none of those things could render me the peace that I have, “peace that surpasses all understanding” (Philippians 4:6) or the relief that I fill from the weight that laid on my shoulders. (Matthew 11:28) I put on the altar. One day I woke up and I said enough is enough! God I want to be better than this; I want better.
So, yes vulnerable, afraid, mad at myself, ashamed of my foolery I laid it all on the altar. Snotting and crying. Every thought, every act that I KNEW was displeasing to God, every fear; all indecisiveness… I didn’t care who was watching, who said or thought whatever. My objective was to put it ALL on the altar and when I walk away walk away a better woman than I was before.
Hello, hello, hello everybody! It has been a minute since my last post; how’s everyone doing? For all those who read; subscribe to my blog, let me know how you are doing in the comments.
Wanted, to just render words of encouragement on today. So to you, my fellow man, woman, boy, or girl, pick your head up today! Stand up tall and continue to walk with your head held high. Not out of arrogance, not being boastful or cocky but out of the confidence of knowing who you are in God! You are of ROYAL priesthood. 1 Peter 2:9 says, “but you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, his own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.“ Don’t be discouraged, better yet don’t quit; keep doing what you’re doing and continue to be who you are, you are very much needed! You’re gift is needed, your level of compassion is needed, your positive attitude is needed, your determination is needed….
So, on today whatever you may be facing and or enduring, pick your head and up, put a smile on your face and keep going; you got this! I love you all; until next time….
Hello, hello everyone it has been a moment since our last embark in conversation. Let me first start off by saying Happy New Year to each and everyone of you reading this! Second, I pray that all is well with each and everyone of you.
2021. We’re almost three months into the year and I would love to know what your thoughts, opinions are so far. I know where I am in the South we are experiencing quite a bit of snow and ice and fairly cold temperatures however I am still grateful, I’m yet determined and excited but, most of all I’m still striving and pursuing everything that I set out to accomplish internally, externally,mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Coming into this year I didn’t have a New Year’s resolution or anything of that nature (not knocking anyone who does) however, I just made a conscious decision to be a better me.
There is no valid nor justifiable reason as to why I cannot be and achieve exactly what I set my mind to. If I implement positive actions along with the mindset of I know I can and will do it then that will henceforth carry out my plan of action. So, I want to hear from you; 2021 yes I know that we’re still undergoing a pandemic however, what are you working on? What are you thinking about? What are some things that you would like to do? Feel free to email me; kdcmovement@gmail.com. Regardless the circumstance; barrier, you NOTHING is impossible! Just believe in yourself and go for it. There’s no one who has the authority to tell you that you can’t or to stop you. Love you all; until next time, be blessed.
We all want to be great but, do we all have the mindset to be great??? You she we all want the million dollars but, are we able to do what needs to be done to make it happen? James 2:14-16 talks about faith without works is dead. - You want that job so you can get the car then, furthermore get that house/apartment but, you won't even go fill-out the application. Deuteronomy 1:8 says, " Behold I have set the land before you: go in and possess the land which the Lord swore to your fathers-to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob-to give to them and their descendants after them." God gave it to you; said it was yours but you won't even GO and get it. Your level of success goes hand in hand with the mindset you have. Some of us are wondering why we're still broke yet, we have a poverty mindset...-Honey the moment someone talks about anything pertaining to ownership(business, house, car, etc) then, it doesn't sound right; it's farfetched and unrealistic. Some of us have been needing to level up but we're trying to level up by taking everybody with us and we're OVERLOOKING the amount of dead weight that we will be/are trying to take along with us. EVERYBODY can't go! AND that's perfectly okay.
We as believer’s/ followers of Christ need to level up! From the beginning God gave man DOMINION over the earth (Genesis 1:27-28); we have SUPREME authority.
Too many times we get content looking the part but there’s no substance behind our look. Maybe, it’s just me but, I don’t want to just look the part; I want to be able to walk it out!
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