I say Amen!

Beloved, for the past week I have been feeling very little desire to push on. I have been experiencing an exhaustion that was keeping me from allowing God’s Word to pour into my heart and revive my life!

But my God is faithful and He is the healer of all heartache that goes down to the very soul! This I have known, that although God remains in a high place He is so loving and His mercies endures forever that He would be concerned with the lowly state of human beings. Amen!

This morning as I awoke and couldn’t return to sleep. I got up knowing God was telling me that I needed to spend time with Him as I was slipping into a depression. As I struggled and tossed back and forth in my bed knowing I needed to get up, I finally got up but I felt a tear inside me; a fight going on in me— an absolute need to spend time with my God, but a stronghold that kept me from it.

To be in prayer, to be in His Word, and to cry out to Him as I presented my need to Him knowing He has been there for me every step of the way and hasn't abandoned me, but this stronghold kept me from it all.

As I struggled to pray. As I struggled to reach for my Bible and open it. As I struggled with a battle going on in my mind, in the corner of my eye I saw some words on a sheet. As I lifted it up and began to read them, I come to a familiar sight. These words stared back at me but they penetrated into my soul, as a hand to a switch, turning on something inside of me that craved God.

These words: “Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7)

Beloved! I say Amen! Amen to God. Amen to His Word. Amen to His enduring mercies. Amen to His ever present love that abides in all of creation. Amen!

I say Amen to God’s willingness to give strength to the weak, lifting up the lame that they would walk.

I say Amen to God giving sight to the bling and hearing to the deaf. He is able and willing! Reach out to Him, He is faithful. So I say Amen.

As I found myself looking to promises of God, and I found myself in the book of Psalm, God’s peace certainly covered me. God’s peace certainly guarded my aching heart and guarded my troubled mind. Praise You my God!

I say Amen to God’s faithfulness.
I say Amen to God’s grace.
I say Amen to God’ forgiveness.
I say Amen to God’s healing.
I say Amen to God’s mercy.
I say Amen to God’s Truth.
I say Amen to God’s Word.
I say Amen to God being all seeing, all knowing, all powerful and always EVERYWHERE PRESENT. Amen!

Beloved, God knows us. God is with us, and above all that I weep in joy and even now tears swell up, God is so amazing in His perpetual love that He allows us to know Him! Through His Son. Amen Lord Jesus!

To that! I say who amongst us can resist the call; resist the invitation, to know our GREAT GOD?! I certainly cannot.


I am moved to pray a prayer of praise: Beloved let us pray.

Father and God, You are, Amazing God! Your mercies endures forever. Your love is perpetual. You are mighty to save those who are weak, in mourning, and without a protector. Yes! My God, there is none other but You! Who loves for a thousand generations. Yes! My God, there is none other that gives rest to a weary and tired soul. Thank You that in You! We have rest. We have peace. We have comfort. We have contentment in Your Truth!

Oh heavenly Father, my soul cries out to You, and in my despair You heard. You came near, You embraced me... You saved me.

My God I weep at the embrace of Your gentle hand. Your love overpowers my doubt, and brings clarity to my lack of understanding. Praise You my God! For You and You alone know me from the depths of who I am. You cover me in my coming and my going.

O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, And are acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word on my tongue, But behold, O Lord, You know it altogether. You have hedged me behind and before, And laid Your hand upon me. Such knowledge is too wonderful for me; It is high, I cannot attain it. Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there. If I take the wings of the morning, And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, Even there Your hand shall lead me, And Your right hand shall hold me. For You formed my inward parts; You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Marvelous are Your works, And that my soul knows very well. Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your book they all were written, The days fashioned for me, When as yet there were none of them. How precious also are Your thoughts to me, O God! How great is the sum of them! If I should count them, they would be more in number than the sand; When I awake, I am still with You. (Psalm 139:1-10, 13, 14, 16-18 NKJV)

You my God, I cry out to and say Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting. Amen.

And You are so faithful and true to hear me... Me! And You alone are quick to answer. Oh Father I cry, I weep and rejoice in Your love. May You be forever praised in and through my life, in Jesus name. Amen.

Surely, in Christ, goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life! You and You alone my God! I will praise with my whole heart! Amen.

Therefore beloved, give God your absolute praise. Submit to God. Resist the devil (as he is the father of lies) and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Amen.

Love Week (Part 7): If you love God praise God

A prayer of praise to the Lord our God. 

by Flavio A. Lugo

Beautiful and wonderful God. Hear my words now for they come from my heart. 

This is my life's anthem to You. May it be so unto You forever! In my life, through my family.

I am Yours! Amen.

I caught a glimpse of Your splendor at the corner of my eye. You remember that day. I remember that day. You came like a thief in the night and stole my heart forever. 

The most beautiful thing I ever seen. 

Truly, it was like a flash of lightning reflected off the sky illuminating into my heart, my life, my everything.

 I know I'll never be the same. 

Show me Your glory my God. Send down Your presence I want to see Your face my King.

Show me Your glory!

Power, glory, dominion and majesty shines about You and I can't go on without You Lord.

Holy Father in heaven may You forever be glorified.

You are Lord over all Creation. Both water, earth and sky.

Glory to the Lord on high!

You are the God of wonders beyond our galaxy.

The universe my God declares Your majesty.

You are Holy, Holy, Holy.

I praise You for You are to be praised!

May we forever long to see You.

May we be forever reminded of Your grace.

Righteous Father, You and You alone are to be glorified.

Your grace brought the Beautiful Savior.

Your Love endured through the Righteous Servant.

Your love, Ohh Your love! persevered that we may all be saved by the precious blood of the Christ. Amen.

Your Love we have heard and seen. How precious are your thoughts of us.

May Your name be glorified above all others, above all else, above all that may be in our lives. Amen.

Glorious Father and God! May You forever have dominion over our hearts.

You are to be praised! for You are God! and there is none like You.

You have saved me from the gun.

You have saved me from the mocker.

You have saved me from the tempter.

You have saved me from the poisonous drink.

You have saved me from myself! Glory to Your name forever! Amen.

You have saved me from the lust that spoke to me from the darkness.

You and you alone have saved me from the flames that were meant to burn me up and swallow my life.

Wise Father, I praise You because Your mercies endures forever!

You know the end from the beginning.

All the worth in this world and the next to come belong to You and You alone!

You are the everlasting God!

You're the defender of the weak. You comfort those who are in need.

Everlasting Father, glorious are Your ways. Lift us up that we may soar like eagles my God!

You are peace to a weary soul. Amen! Your name be praised forever!

Beloved Father, our cries You hear. Our prayers You answer. Your timing is impeccable, and Your Word is a delight.

Our Father in heaven, holy is Your name.

Your name triumphs throughout the ages..You are God!

You! have created us, Your name be praised!

Your Word, like a light spoke out to the darkness and illuminated our hearts. Your name be praised!

You have showered Your love to those who have loved Your name for a thousand generations. Your name be praised!

You and You alone, delivered us by hand and strong arm out of our captivity that we may know that You are God our Savior! Your name be praised!

You and You alone are a lamp unto our feet and a light to our path. Your name be praised!

You lead us in the darkness. You deliver us from the enemy. You keep us safe; You are a fortress. Your name be praised!

Father, what can be said of You? My God, My God if you are for us! then who dare be against us!? Amen. Your name be praised!

Merciful Father, Your Son we declare. His name saves! Your name be praised!

We look to You for guidance and You deliver.

We look to You for a Word, and it never returns void but always accomplishes its purpose. Your name be praised!

Holy, Holy is the Lord God Almighty...Holy...Holy is His name! Amen!

My Lord, You love us, You provide for us, You protect us.

My Lord, You console us, You counsel us, You help us.

My Lord, You direct us, You lead us, You never forget or abandon us.

Your mercies Oh Lord, endures forever! Your name be praised! Amen.

My Lord; My God, You are the love of my existence! Into my heart You came. 

Your merciful, compassionate hand reached out to me and out of the ashes I am.

As I stumbled in the darkness You were mighty to save me! Your mercies endures forever!

You framed me in the darkness of the womb. 

You breathed life into me and knew me before anyone else.

In Your image I am. Out of Your love I was begotten.

I am purpose! I am power! I am a prayer answered! I am Yours!

How well You know me. How complete You Love me. You are my God!

Your love is so beautiful. Your embrace gives me life! I am Yours and You are mine!

I have a jealous love for You, and You have a jealous love for Me! You are my wonderful God! and I will follow You all the days of my life!

Oh Father, You are love, You are life, You are hope, and all my sins are forgotten. Amen!

You my Father, are a father to me. You have taught me. You have raised me. You are with me. 

You encourage me. You spur me on to continue, and I see You. I know You. I feel You. I hear You. 

You move me to climb, to achieve, to be what others say I wont be, can't be, shouldn't be. 

Nothing compares to You. No one compares to You.

 Your love, Your embrace. When I am low You pick me up. When I fall, You pick me up. 

When I am lost, You reach out and call my name, and I hear You!

My heart sings Your name my Lord. My heart rejoices in You my God!

My heart will sing a song to You and only You. You are my God!

I will sing to no other. My heart dances in Your presence. How can it not!? You are the melody; the anthem of my heart, of my existence. 

May You forever reign in my heart; in my life! I praise You my God!

You are love. You are life. You are truth. You are power.

You're the air that I breathe. You are the voice that speaks to me. Out to me!

You my God, You taught me to love. To be kind. To be compassionate. You are my day and my night!

How can I not follow You forever. You call out to me. You lead and I'll faithfully follow. 

I can't live without You my God and My Savior!

Apart from You I am nothing, but in You and with You I am all things onto all men. Amen.

Holy Spirit You are a comfort to me. Without You I would have no words of life to speak. 

I praise You Lord Jesus for Your obedience. By You my Lord, precious Father sent us the Helper.

You are to be praised! You are to be glorified! Let it be cemented both here on earth and in heaven forever! Amen.

My God. My God You and You alone gave me faith to believe. To stand. To walk. To talk. To love unconditionally and sacrificially. You are my God! and My Savior! I am Yours!

How can I ever leave You!? Where would I go!? You are life. Your words are life. 

Without You I am nothing. Apart from You I can do nothing. In You. In You! all things are possible.

Father, I thank You for my day. For this day, I will rejoice in You because of You. In this day, I will love. In this day I will declare. In this day I will praise You. Amen! amen.

You my God, You are my King. You are Lord! You are my Savior. You are my hope. You are my dream. You are my desire. You are my beginning and my end! You are my bread; my portion. You are my water; my source of life!

You are my everything! Your faithful name be praised! Forever and ever. Amen! and amen.

Hallelujah to Lord of heaven and earth.

Precious Lord reveal Your heart to us. Oh how we need You Lord! 

Lord God Almighty! You are holy. 

Lord You are holy. Jesus is holy! 

Praise His precious name, our faithful Savior; our Lord...YOU ARE KING! Amen!

You are a friend and a brother to all who receive You, and the Father in Your holy precious name. Amen. 

Thank You for that Lord Jesus!

As for me and my family, WE WILL SERVE THE LORD! AMEN!

All you children of God. All you angels in heaven. All of Creation...Give our great God praise forever! 

For His mercies endures forever. Amen!

Love Week (part 3): Reflection Brings Newness

"As in water face reflects face,

So a man’s heart reveals the man." (Proverbs 27:19)

As I read the Book of Deuteronomy again after quite sometime, I am filled with all this thankfulness to God. My prayers are lead in such a manner, my thoughts are more focused, and my heart and soul desire God more and more. Why is this all happening to me? One word...REFLECTION

God's Word tells us that Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever (See Hebrews 13:8). And today I started out by reflecting on God's blessings into my life of yesterday, today and those blessings that are to come. But! It all starts with reflection. 

Reflection to me is a powerful weapon. It allows us to reflect on good and bad. The good motivates and inspires us. The bad; the way it is seen and used can either cripple us or become a stern warning on what to avoid this time around. Therefore the Lord's promise, should inspire us to remain hopeful in faith, as it is written, "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away." (Matthew 24:35). To such, let us retain God's Word in all its virtue, promise, direction and beauty, as it is written, "Your word I have hidden in my heart, that I might not sin against you." (Psalm 119:11). 

As I read in the Book of Deuteronomy, I read that Moses, the then current leader of the nation of Israel REMINDS God's people of what amazing things the Lord their God did for them. The promises the Lord their God made to them. The Law they were to uphold being a people freed, holy, lead and spoken to by God Himself prior to their triumphant arrival into their Promised Land.

The question begs: If God has done so many wonderful and miraculous things for us in our past, why would we be so cold to Him in our present?

Let us reflect on what God has done for us in the past and remain keeping our hope in the Lord our God, because of God's faithfulness to us, and of what He expects, let us remain with a listening ear and an obeying heart as the Word of God speaks to such hope in reflection, as it is written, 'Consider Him [being Jesus] who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.' (Hebrews 12:3 emphasis added). Let us reflect on who God is, for the Lord our God is to all of us; our Redeemer, our Savior, our Champion, our Guide and a Fortress of help when we are weak. He is the source of all blessings (see James 1:17). Let us continue to love the Lord our God, for it is love that binds all things in perfect unity. Amen.


Our reflection of God's faithfulness and mercy in times past will help us build an intimacy with Him in our present and for our future. It will renew our strengths, it will renew our commitments. It will renew our dedication. His faithfulness to us will stir our hearts and minds up and have us with a new sense of adoration towards our great God. Therefore, perpetually keep your hope in Him, lifting your eyes up to the high heavens in prayer and in praise to God, that He may hear you and shower you with His grace. 

What the Lord our God always does in our lives is because He loves us and desires for us to know Him and be known by Him. Amen.

God's love isn't something you buy for an occasion or think about every so often. His love is something you embrace in your lifetime and throughout eternity. God is the reason to rejoice in every season. Amen.

O Lord, hear me as I pray; pay attention to my groaning.
Listen to my cry for help, my King and my God, for I pray to no one but you.
Listen to my voice in the morning, Lord. 
Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly. (Psalm 5:1-3)