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Kiss Me

Gina M Francis

Hmm… in my journal again. I walked into the office today and to tell you the truth I am not sure what I got done. I just can’t seem to get my head around what this guy wants.

It’s been 5 years, and truly I have been waiting for Mr. Romeo–call him Mr. Destiny–to grab hold of me and save the day. If only he would deliver me out of my loneliness. I am alone with the Lord, and Jesus is my First Husband, who I refuse to divorce, however, I need some Jesus in the flesh. LOL! Ooh this journal entry gets better every time I read it. Imagine a grown woman journalling. Brother Travis is spiritual, I mean in touch with God. And the brother is a great communicator.

How RARE. He’s smart, compassionate, and God stands bold like a lion, and strong as a leader. Just the thought of him makes my heart beat faster. Standing in his presence makes me nervous. I can’t even think straight when I see him. My mother would say that’s like ‘puppy love’.

I am too grown to have puppy love issues. But truly he does make my heart flutter. What’s my story? I am a late bloomer. Even thinking about a date. This baby girl hasn’t seen the inside of a movie theatre for as long as she can remember.

Sandy said I was being way too Spiritual concerning this love thing. I done prayed, done fasted, turned the plate down twice you know. Changed my hair three times. Even lost 50lbs. Love is something that is by choice, but it starts with a desire and ends with someone compatible.

This can only be found through the hands of God. Somehow weaving unlikely people to cross each other’s paths.

I sure hope this one is Mr. Destiny, cuz the  princess bride needs someone to kiss her…quickly.

Love has a way of finding….yeah love has a way of finding,and perhaps even helping you find yourself.

If only I had the ability to muster up the courage to pursue Brother Travis, I wonder how much further I would be.

Sometimes I look at the tenderness in his smile,and the soft touch of his hand, and I think of laying down in his arms.They call that intimacy. Something you do without anything sexual involved.

When the tears roll off my pillow, and I need some human flesh to comfort me.. grandma’s blanket doesn’t quite have the same feel. Brother Travis is tall enough to stand chin to chin with Michael Jordan, and fine enough to keep Christopher Williams out of his model chair. All he needs is me as his life companion. The first part of enjoying some romance, is probably me making some changes first.
Love is uncomplicated, but love can be challenging. See we have to know whom to which we can trust our heart to. And then its to know whether Brother Travis wants a wife. You know you can’t share too much, too soon, because it will scare them away. So much to think about…

The question is whether he finds me attractive. Not just physical. Does he see me? I mean does he see me the whole person. Boy if he really saw me, what would happen. Lord Jesus only show him what he needs to see of me, and continue to work on me whilst you are getting ready to unveil me.

I sure hope this one is Mr. Destiny, cuz the princess bride needs someone to kiss her quickly.Well Journal, off to fix up, prep up, stir up, and change up.. I am off to get ready.. ready for what.. ready because someone is about to find me,and His name is Mr. Destiny.

Being miss single got it going on, and doing it all alone changes tonight. I am changing up my hair. I took a trip to the beauty salon. And sister girl has been checking out the newest fashion in Elle magazine. I am having me a makeover weekend. Brother Travis is not going to know what hit him when he sees me walk through the church doors.

Signed

Davita… Getting Ready for Mr. Destiny

Pastor Brooks in New Jersey, asked:
How does religious fundraising differ from other charitable fundraising?

A. Pastor Brooks, from all the research I have seen it appears that the philanthropic motives that underlie giving to nonprofits bear many similarities form one field to another and that includes religious fundraising too! Donors want to help improve communities or partner with causes that make a difference and therefore, they target specific kinds of groups to make their investments in.

I would also add that these same donors much like your  members inside your congregation crave both appreciation and information and really want to know how their gifts are being used. I would suggest that you keep them informed and involved and this will improve your chances of receiving donations much more frequently above and beyond the regular tithes, pledge’s and offerings.

Valerie Samuel is a Author, Educator, Entrepreneur & Fundraising Expert with more than 13 years experience in grant writing, project management and marketing nonprofit programs. She offers a variety of business, finance and management services to churches, nonprofits, universities, businesses and individuals, including individual and group coaching.

Email your questions or participate in this forum by submitting inquiries to info@valariesamuel.com or call (212) 292-5127.

Linus J Baptiste Ministries

Father,

You are the Supreme Authority – a God of order. You have instituted other authority structures that will support healthy relationships and maintain harmony. It is my decision to surrender my will to you, that I may find protection and dwell in the secret place of the Most High God.

Father,

Thank you for the  pastors and leaders of the church – those who are submitted to you Lord, and are examples to the congregation. I submit to the leaders in authority, and all spiritual guides of the miniseries giving them due respect and yielding to their council. Lord, you know just how rebellious I have been. I ask your forgiveness for manipulating circumstances and people – for trying to manipulate you to get my own way. May your will be done in my life, even as it is in heaven.  Father, when I feel that my life is spiraling out of control, I bind my mind to the mind of Jesus Christ, and my emotions to the control of the Holy Spirit.   I loose my mind from obsessive thought patterns that try to confuse me.   Obedience is far better than sacrifice.

Father,

You are much more interested in my listening to you than in my offerings of material things. To you rebellion is as bad as worshipping idols. Forgive me for practicing witchcraft and worshipping idols. Father, you deserve honesty from the heart, yes utter sincerity and truthfulness. Oh, give me this wisdom, sprinkle me with the cleansing blood, and I shall be clean again, wash me and I shall be whiter than snow. You have rescued me from the dominion of darkness and brought me into the Kingdom of the Son you love, in whom I have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.

Lord I want to follow you. I am putting aside my own desires and conveniences. I yield my desires that are not in your plan for me, even in the midst of my fear, I surrender and entrust my future to you. I choose  to take up my cross and follow you (cleave steadfastly to you, conforming wholly to your example in living and if need be, in dying also). I desire to lose my (lower life) on your account I might find it (higher life).

Father, you gave Jesus to be my example. He has returned to you, Father and has sent the Holy Spirit to be my Helper and guide. In this world there are temptations, trials and tribulations, but Jesus has overcome  the world, and I am of good cheer.Jesus is my Lord. I choose to become His servant, He calls me his friend. Lord, help me to walk through the process of surrendering my all to you. I exchange rebellion and stubbornness for a willing and obedient heart. When I refuse to listen, anoint my ears to hear; when I am blinded by my own desires open my eyes to see.

“Lord, help me to walk through

the process of surrendering my all

to you. I exchange rebellion and

stubbornness for a willing and

obedient heart.”

I belong to Jesus Christ, the Anointed One, who breaks down and destroys every yoke of bondage. In  His name and in obedience to your will, Father, I submit to the control and direction of the Holy Spirit whom you have sent to live in me. I am your child. All to you I surrender. I am an overcomer by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of my testimony. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen

Pastor Narda Goodson

For those of you riding through the roller-coaster of criticism and defamation, be more concerned with what God thinks about you rather than what people think about you.  For he who kneels before God can stand before anything.

Gossip, slander, disgruntled, and mischievous people do nothing but cause division, dissection, and disunion.  Let’s recall the story of Korah and what happens to those who try to usurp and overthrow God’s authority and leadership; read Numbers 16 to get a vivid and detailed picture of what took place.

The “Korah spirit” refers to negative attitude regarding leadership.  The “Korah spirit” always feels more qualified, is greedy for authority, and seeks to sit in high places.  People who flow in the “Korah spirit” are usually envious, jealous, prideful, and the desire and lust for power and position is the driving force.  They seek to empower their own position by criticism, scheming, fault-finding, and deception.

You will always find opposition when you are called to lead.  But although opposition is inevitable, remember, an opposing wind makes the kite fly higher.  God has given us Biblical and historical accounts to remind us of the victory that awaits those who trust and hope in God and the unrewarding and fruitless end of those who oppose God’s chosen.  Know your assignment, stay focused, and keep trusting in the Lord.  Render not evil for evil, but overcome evil with good.  For although many enemies may compass about you, God promises to deliver you, anoint you, and set a table for you even in the presence of your enemies.

Never flinch or lose sight of the vision God has placed in your heart.  You’re obligation is to do the right thing and the rest is in God’s hands.  When you are faced with opposition, take your position; for you are never so high as when you are on your knees.

Pastor Brooks in New Jersey, asked: How does religious fundraising differ from other charitable fundraising?

A. Pastor Brooks, from all the research I have seen it appears that the philanthropic motives that underlie giving to nonprofits bear many similarities form one field to another and that includes religious fundraising too! Donors want to help improve communities or partner with causes that make a difference and therefore, they target specific kinds of groups to make their investments in. I would also add that these same donors much like your members inside your congregation crave both appreciation and information and really want to know how their gifts are being used. I would suggest that you keep them informed and involved and this will improve your chances of receiving donations much more frequently above and beyond the regular tithes, pledge’s and offerings.

Valerie Samuel is a Author, Educator, Entrepreneur & Fundraising Expert with more than 13 years experience in grant writing, project management and marketing nonprofit programs. She offers a variety of business, finance and management services to churches, nonprofits, universities, businesses and individuals, including individual and group coaching. Email your questions or participate in this forum by submitting inquiries to info@valariesamuel.com or call (212) 292-5127.

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