Tested and Approved

I tell you this season was full of challenges. I feel like I've been through a whirlpool. But here i am back standing on my own two feet and praising God. A couple of weeks ago I officially accepted my call to the ministry. As soon as that occurred it seems as though things got harder for me. But that's what happens when you are doing what you are suppose to do. The walls get thicker!!! I let myself get confused. I'm like is this really what God wants me to do, because now it seems harder. I became lax (lazy). I didnt read the word as much as I use to. my prayers shortened and I became a Debby Downer. The enemy almost had me!!! ....but God!!! Reminded me, through another minister that it is time for work and that every day that i decide to be lazy, someone soul is not being saved, someones life has not been changed, and someones pain has not been healed. I'm not trying to be responsible for anyone not reaching the kingdom that dwells within us. So i apologize publically for my selfish ways. Its time to walk into my season.!!!

I AM NOT MY HAIR!!!

Wow right before my birthday on February 17th, I went to the infirmary on my college campus because my face was horribly swollen. Now day prior to this event, I noticed that the skin around my hairline and in between almost looked burned...I was curious and though maybe it was a simple allergic reaction. But it wasn't. Went to the doctors and was diagnosed with Tenia Capitis. It a skin/hair fungus. WOW SHOCKING..but the worse part was that my hair was falling out. I would post pictures but I would like you all to enjoy your dinner tonight...lol. So I had to pay for 200 dollars worth of medicine. Two bottles of shampoo and a rack of pills. The Dr. urged me to wash my hair every day, without missing a beat. I had to take one pill everyday at dinner. She also told me to eat fatty foods when I took the pill...lol. Well, when I first heard the news, I had my human reaction; I cried. But then I walked back to my place and as soon as I got in my room my soul cried out in Praise. I praised God for this gift. For weeks before this happened I was led by the spirit to read JOB, and it helped me to learn about being strong and facing adversity with boldness, no matter how often the enemy tries to break you. Well, I took this as challenge. And it was a challenge, first because the shampoo smelled like urine, and by washing my hair everyday, the smell remained on me. EMBARRASSING!!! I wore scarves throughout the end of Feb and March. Totally not feeling it because I love my hair. I love to switch it up so this was not an easy task for me. Furthermore, one Sunday in church I went to the alter for alter call. One of the ministers came to me and said "Don't you know who you are???...You already know that you are not of this world.. She took my hands and said you already know what your spiritual gifts are. You can use it on other people, but it's time to use  it on yourself..." I was shocked, how could I have missed that simple but important factor about myself.... That afternoon I anointed myself with holy oil and rubbed my hands through my hair and PRAYED like never before. Let me tell you, a week after, my hair was growing like never before, the spots in my hair were gone!!! I thought I should share my story...Love you guys. Be Blessed Not Stressed!!! P.S: I'm back to wearing my hair like I want to. The enemy thought he could Break me, NOT!!!! :)

February: Reflective Birthday/A Deep Love : But God

It's February and when this month comes around, all I'm thinking about is my birthday on the 19th. But everyone else is focused on Valentines Day. What a day huh??? Well, normally around my birthday I get really reflective. I look back over my life and the past year. I think about the goals I accomplished or the time needed to meet my next goal. But this year, I'm thinking about love, love and more love. I'm currently single....but i don't want to be and I'm not looking for anyone. I have my "one" in mind, in fact that "one" use to be mine. But relationships have their ups and downs, and there have been alot of downs. I thought that I was ready to move forward and attempt to look for love. But deep down inside, I'm not ready to look at another man, or speak of another mans name. My friends say girl, your beautiful, smart, funny, loving, sassy, and etc, you will find someone....But what if I found someone, or atleast had someone. In my reality, I know who my heart belongs to.... so instead of continuing to complain, I started started to pray. God will fulfill all of our needs. He wants us to come to him. God wants to bless us an bring peace and comfort into our lives. But he not only gives us what we need, but he gives us what we desire too. When you seek God, all things will be added to you. It doesn't make sense, that  I allow myself to back track at times. I know the word of God, but why do I delay to apply it to my life. The people of God do this all the time. We never handle our so called issues by attacking it with the word of God. We always wait til the brink and then apply it. God doesn't want any "sometimey" Christians. he wants us to come to him and read and apply his word on a daily, hourly and minute basis. Everyday, I continue to learn, hope you are too...so now I'm seeking God and I know that real soon, I will have all that  need and desire. That's how good God is...

Wake Up Wake Up!!! It's Time For Class!!!

It's days like this that I wish my mother was here on campus to wake me up... I have a 9 o'clock class everyday of the week. The class is easy but waking up on time is hard. Every morning I'm crawling out the bed. Every morning I'm screaming WHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYY MEEEEEEEEEEE!!!....(BUT GOD) "God sends the HOLY SPIRIT to direct and be my guide. To walk beside me always, daily there to be my guide". Every morning I am praising and thanking GOD because it is him who gets me out of my bed and send me off to my destination. I deny my flesh every morning and put satan under my feet. I'm going to have a successful semester!!!!

UMES: Unique Musical Entertainment Search (Sponsored by the UMES CONCERT CHOIR)

Auditions: February 17^th & 18^th

Show: March 3rd

Where: PAC

When: 7- 9:30 p.m

Who: Singers, Dancers, Rappers, Comedians, Poets etc…

The actual talent show will be held on March 3rd

Please Bring Your Talent and a Positive Attitude!!!

The Flu and a Godly Lesson

Well, the night before I caught the FLU, I was led by the Holy Spirit to read Job, no specific chapter. I just started at the first chapter. It was a good read. But the importance of my reading of Job was not established until the next day. The next day i woke up with my throat feeling like a car ran through it, had a fever, was congested and had a horrible cough. UGHHH. It just came out of nowhere. There were no warning signs or anything. (BUT GOD) If it had not been for me reading Job i would have been like the old "Jessica" and cried and complained about being ill. But instead, I prayed, worshiped God and spoke life to fast healing. I am learning everyday. See if it had not been for God and the spiritual food he gave me the night before, I would be in a more worse condition. I'm still fighting the flu, but I'm fighting it with God, and that makes all the difference.

Back to School !!!

Going back to school this week!!! I am excited... I know God has plans for this season and I cannot wait. I still have alot to learn spiritually, so the journey is no where near the end. I pray that all who have returned to school and all who plan to return, have a great semester. It is not easy being a college student. Be blessed not stressed and know that God is with you all the way. :)