We are a brilliant people, PRAISE GOD


                                                    we come this far by faith

Galatians 3:23-26 Amplified Bible (AMP)

23 Now before faith came, we were kept in custody under the Law, [perpetually] imprisoned [in preparation] for the faith that was destined to be revealed, 24 with the result that the Law has become our tutor and our disciplinarian to guide us to Christ, so that we may be [a]justified [that is, declared free of the guilt of sin and its penalty, and placed in right standing with God] by faith. 25 But now that faith has come, we are no longer under [the control and authority of] a tutor and disciplinarian. 26 For you [who are born-again have been reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, sanctified and] are all children of God [set apart for His purpose with full rights and privileges] through faith in Christ Jesus. 

            BLACK HISTORY MONTH

In 1891, Philip Downing invented the mailbox, but wait, I look cute, take my picture  

                      BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Frederick McKinley Jones invented the portable cooling unit 

1 John 4:8-9 Amplified Bible (AMP)

8 The one who does not love has not become acquainted with God [does not and never did know Him], for God is love. [He is the originator of love, and it is an enduring attribute of His nature.] 9 By this the love of God was displayed in us, in that God has sent His [One and] only begotten Son [the One who is truly unique, the only One of His kind] into the world so that we might live through Him. 

                        BLACK HISTORY MONTH

            Lonnie Johnson created the "Super Soaker"

                                     BLACK HISTORY MONTH

 Shirley Ann Jackson made her scientific discoveries which led to the touch-tone phone, caller-id, call waiting 

Matthew 22:37-39 Amplified Bible (AMP)

37 And Jesus replied to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.’ 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 The second is like it, ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself [that is, unselfishly seek the best or higher good for others].’

            Our problem is, some of us speak before we think

Psalm 57:1 Amplified Bible (AMP)

Prayer for Rescue from Persecutors.

To the Chief Musician; set to [the tune of] “Do Not Destroy.” A Mikhtam of David. [A record of memorable thoughts of David] when he fled from Saul in the cave.

57 Be gracious to me, O God, be gracious and merciful to me,
For my soul finds shelter and safety in You,
And in the shadow of Your wings I will take refuge and be confidently secure
Until destruction passes by.

If this is what we all had life would be so much better



                                        show love today

Jeremiah 29:11-12 Amplified Bible (AMP)

11 For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,’ says the Lord, ‘plans for peace and well-being and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call on Me and you will come and pray to Me, and I will hear [your voice] and I will listen to you. 

Even when ignored by the world, God hears and listens to our voices and responds

Proverbs 14:22 Amplified Bible (AMP)

22 
Do they not go astray who devise evil and wander from the way of righteousness?
But kindness and truth will be to those who devise good.

      Teaching our young black men about life, Lord, it's not easy

Numbers 32:23 Amplified Bible (AMP)

23 But if you do not do this, behold, you will have sinned against the Lord; and be sure that your sin will find you out.

We didn't get the recognition (financial or newsworthy) we should have

Romans 13:9-11 Amplified Bible (AMP)

9 The commandments, “You shall not commit adultery, you shall not murder, you shall not steal, you shall not covet,” and any other commandment are summed up in this statement: “You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” 10 Love does no wrong to a neighbor [it never hurts anyone]. Therefore [unselfish] love is the fulfillment of the Law.

11 Do this, knowing that this is a critical time. It is already the hour for you to awaken from your sleep [of spiritual complacency]; for our salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed [in Christ]. 

We need to learn more about our history, especially our children

Psalm 117 Amplified Bible (AMP)

A Psalm of Praise.

117 O praise the Lord, all you nations!
Praise Him, all you people!
2 
For His lovingkindness prevails over us [and we triumph and overcome through Him],
And the truth of the Lord endures forever.
Praise the Lord! (Hallelujah!)

I love encouraging words on the first work day of the week, but look at this, still going through some of the same things decades later, it's a shame



                                       bless someone today

1 John 4:11-12 Amplified Bible (AMP)

11 Beloved, if God so loved us [in this incredible way], we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has seen God at any time. But if we love one another [with unselfish concern], God abides in us, and His love [the love that is His essence abides in us and] is completed and perfected in us. 

           I love winter, I'm retired, looking out my window 

Psalm 37:25-26 Amplified Bible (AMP)

25 
I have been young and now I am old,
Yet I have not seen the righteous (those in right standing with God) abandoned
Or his descendants pleading for bread.
26 
All day long he is gracious and lends,
And his descendants are a blessing.

          Right now, I'm just glad to be alive 😀😀😀😀

tonight, let this verse give you rest

Proverbs 3:24 Amplified Bible (AMP)

24 
When you lie down, you will not be afraid;
When you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

            We have some mean and evil people in the world

                    Our people are amazing, oh yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mark 9:22-23 Amplified Bible (AMP)

22 The demon has often thrown him both into fire and into water, intending to kill him. But if You can do anything, take pity on us and help us!” 23 Jesus said to him, “[You say to Me,] ‘If You can?’ All things are possible for the one who believes and trusts [in Me]!” 

Reading about our history is needful, but reading about my future, I need the bible 

1 Corinthians 13:1-2 Amplified Bible (AMP)

The Excellence of Love

13 If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not [a]love [for others growing out of God’s love for me], then I have become only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal [just an annoying distraction]. 2 And if I have the gift of prophecy [and speak a new message from God to the people], and understand all mysteries, and [possess] all knowledge; and if I have all [sufficient] faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love [reaching out to others], I am nothing. 

                    The kind of black life they don't like to show

John 3:16-18 Amplified Bible (AMP)

16 “For God so [greatly] loved and dearly prized the world, that He [even] gave His [One and] [a]only begotten Son, so that whoever believes and trusts in Him [as Savior] shall not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge and condemn the world [that is, to initiate the final judgment of the world], but that the world might be saved through Him. 18 Whoever believes and has decided to trust in Him [as personal Savior and Lord] is not judged [for this one, there is no judgment, no rejection, no condemnation]; but the one who does not believe [and has decided to reject Him as personal Savior and Lord] is judged already [that one has been convicted and sentenced], because [b]he has not believed and trusted in the name of the [One and] only begotten Son of God [the One who is truly unique, the only One of His kind, the One who alone can save him]. 

He thinks he will get out of paying the ticket, Lord, help him

1 John 4:10-11 Amplified Bible (AMP)

10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son to be the propitiation [that is, the atoning sacrifice, and the satisfying offering] for our sins [fulfilling God’s requirement for justice against sin and placating His wrath]. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us [in this incredible way], we also ought to love one another. 

          There is nothing like a good praise in the morning


                                  now go bless someone

Nehemiah 8:5-6 Amplified Bible (AMP)

5 Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above them; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. 6 Then Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God. And all the people answered, “Amen, Amen!” while lifting up their hands; and they knelt down and worshiped the Lord with their faces toward the ground. 

                                            Our history, how great

Psalm 35:27-28 Amplified Bible (AMP)

27 
Let them shout for joy and rejoice, who favor my vindication and want what is right for me;
Let them say continually, “Let the Lord be magnified, who delights and takes pleasure in the prosperity of His servant.”
28 
And my tongue shall declare Your righteousness (justice),
And Your praise all the day long.

Sometimes life hurts, but we must not give up, we must go on

Proverbs 8:6-7 Amplified Bible (AMP)

6 
“Listen, for I will speak excellent and noble things;
And the opening of my lips will reveal right things.
7 
“For my mouth will utter truth,
And wickedness is repulsive and loathsome to my lips.

Feed your spirit by eating God's Word



                  let it show by helping God's people

Ephesians 5:1-3 Amplified Bible (AMP)

Be Imitators of God

5 Therefore become imitators of God [copy Him and follow His example], as well-beloved children [imitate their father]; 2 and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.

3 But sexual immorality and all [moral] impurity [indecent, offensive behavior] or greed must not even be hinted at among you, as is proper among saints [for as believers our way of life, whether in public or in private, reflects the validity of our faith]. 

                         We have been disrespected for so long

Ephesians 5:15-17 Amplified Bible (AMP)

15 Therefore see that you walk carefully [living life with honor, purpose, and courage; shunning those who tolerate and enable evil], not as the unwise, but as wise [sensible, intelligent, discerning people], 16 [a]making the very most of your time [on earth, recognizing and taking advantage of each opportunity and using it with wisdom and diligence], because the days are [filled with] evil. 17 Therefore do not be foolish and thoughtless, but understand and firmly grasp what the will of the Lord is. 

                                       Prepare yourself

Psalm 97:10 Amplified Bible (AMP)

10 
You who love the Lord, hate evil;
He protects the souls of His godly ones (believers),He rescues them from the hand of the wicked.

    We can do it lightening fast, GOD IS WONDERFUL

Isaiah 43:25 Amplified Bible (AMP)

25 
“I, only I, am He who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake,
And I will not remember your sins.

We have a rich history, it makes you say, wowwwww

Psalm 33:4-5 Amplified Bible (AMP)

4 
For the word of the Lord is right;
And all His work is done in faithfulness.
5 
He loves righteousness and justice;
The earth is full of the lovingkindness of the Lord.

             BLACK          LIVES     DO     MATTER     -     YESSSSSSSS

Proverbs 24:1-2 Amplified Bible (AMP)

Precepts and Warnings

24 Do not be envious of evil men,
Nor desire to be with them;
2 
For their minds plot violence,
And their lips talk of trouble [for the innocent].

What happened yesterday was no shock to God; get over it, get pass it and move on, (unless it was really good, then enjoy it)


                            have a great weekend, be a blessing

Psalm 59:16 Amplified Bible (AMP)

16 
But as for me, I will sing of Your mighty strength and power;
Yes, I will sing joyfully of Your lovingkindness in the morning;
For You have been my stronghold
And a refuge in the day of my distress.

This BLACK HISTORY MONTH, we are a blessed people, and don't let anybody tell you different

Mark 11:24-26 Amplified Bible (AMP)

24 For this reason I am telling you, whatever things you ask for in prayer [in accordance with God’s will], believe [with confident trust] that you have received them, and they will be given to you. 25 Whenever you [a]stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him [drop the issue, let it go], so that your Father who is in heaven will also forgive you your transgressions and wrongdoings [against Him and others]. 26 [b][But if you do not forgive, neither will your Father in heaven forgive your transgressions.”]