Today as I sit here and Listen to the Lyrics of this song by James Fortune I am in Tears on the INSIDE of me because I can “So Relate” to the words of this song… GOD , I NEED YOU to “DO IT “AGAIN”…. (My GOD is a GOD of MORE than a Second Chance)…
When you feel like your life is broken, you’ve revisited a place that was cold (a Winter Season) , when your back is against the wall , Your Body is going through Changes, You’ve got more Bills than you do money, Your Children are straying away, YOU have to just TRUST that the LORD will DO IT AGAIN… He is THE SAME GOD, Today, Yesterday and Forevermore!!!
GOD is the GOD of the ENCORE!
ENCORE: An extra or repeated performance given in response to enthusiastic demand
Be Blessed!
Tonja
VERSE:
God I have been here before,
When I felt like I couldn’t take life anymore.
I cannot find my way or the strength to fight another day, God I’m losing it.
Feels like I cannot pass through this
CHORUS:
So I won’t you to fix it like you did before,
you’re God, you’re the God of the encore.
God I can count on you you’re God like I did before you’re God do it again.
VERSE:
This is not the first time that I’ve been afraid
And I ask myself how did I get back to this place
But I refuse to stay right here and live a life that’s full of fear
God I need You now
Only you can bring me out of this
CHORUS
So won’t you fix it like you did before,
you’re God, you’re the God of the encore
God I can count on you ,you’re God, like I did before you’re God
BRIDGE:
Do it again (5x)
VAMP:
Restore me again
Fix it again
Work it out again
Do it again
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Waiting vs. Weighting...
This is an old post from a few years ago that I wrote, but GOD has placed it on my heart to put it here in "The Purpose Place"....
Be Blessed!!!
I don't mind "Waiting" ("Weighting")
Greetings In the Matchless Name of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus!!
As I sit here at my desk listening to a CD by Juanita Bynum (Weeks) Titled "A Piece of my Passion" there is a song that really ministers to my spirit titled "I don't Mind Waiting"
The Lyrics simply goes like this "I don't mind waiting, I don't mind waiting, I don't mind waiting , On the Lord"
Oh how mighty and powerful these words are
Let's look at what it means to "Wait"
1. do nothing expecting something to happen: to stay in one place or do nothing for a period of time until something happens or in the expectation or hope that something will happen
2. stop so somebody can catch up: to stop or slow down in order to allow somebody else to catch up Picture (Metafile) 3. be hoping for something:
to be hoping for something or on the lookout for something
4. be delayed or ignored for now: to be postponed or put off until later
5. be ready or available: to be ready or available for somebody to take or use Picture (Metafile) 6. delay something:
Now as I sat and read the definition of this word, I thought to myself "Lord I definitely know what it means and feel like to "Wait" on something"
Then I heard a still small spirit whisper you know how to "Wait" but do you know how to "Weight"?
I thought what a profound statement, so now lets take a look at the word "Weight"
1. heaviness: the quality of heaviness in things, determined by their mass or quantity of matter as acted on by the force of gravity, that counteracts efforts to lift or move them Picture (Metafile) 2. amount somebody or something weighs: the heaviness of a particular object or person
3. system for measuring heaviness: a system of standard measures of weight Picture (Metafile) 4.heavy load: a heavy load to carry Picture
(Metafile) 5.mental burden: a mental or moral burden or load
6.importance: importance, or power to influence or persuade Picture
(Metafile) 7. greater part: the preponderance or greater part of something
Then God began to speak to me and minister to my spirit and say that "In the process of "Waiting" you have to know how to carry the "Weight"
How many of us can relate to being in a season of "Waiting" Expecting something from God that we've prayed , claimed, professed, and commanded in Jesus name, but it seems like we were "Stuck" right in that season.
That's because "Spiritually" we are not "Strong" enough in our waiting season. We think we are strong and mighty in the spirit and we thing that we can take on the things that we "Want" but God says "It's not time"
We don't understand when God tells us NO, or when he prolongs something that we want "Right Now" well how many of us know that most of the time we aren't ready for the "Right Now" blessing, really we couldn't "handle" the "Right Now" blessing.
Sometimes God is calling us to a season of just being Still, not doing anything , not "thinking" about anything , just a time of waiting...
Well you might say , but God I am so and so age, I've done so and so on my job and have been overlooked, I've been faithful in ministry, I've been faithful in my tithes and offering so why I am I still "Waiting"
It's because God is not ready for you to move because in your time of waiting , you are still carrying "DEAD WEIGHT!!!"
God is saying "If I can't trust you to carry that back stabbing person that lied or cheated on you , If I can't trust you to still minister my word although you might be under attack by the enemy , If I can't trust you to believe me to keep a roof over your head or your lights on even though you are tithing but "worrying" , If I can't trust you to just "Wait on me" then why should I trust you to bring you out of your season of "Waiting"
I hear God saying that "No , the WEIGHT of the world is not on your shoulder, it just feels that way" if you would spend more time with me , seeking my face, spreading my word, and living without anger, bitterness and strife, then and only then will you began to feel the "WEIGHT"
lifted and you will no longer have to "WAIT" because you will trust my word.
Today I want to encourage someone that has given up on life to ARISE, GET UP from your Pity Party and Praise God "RIGHT NOW" because You SHALL LIVE and NOT DIE!!
Today I want to encourage someone to Keep Declaring the Promotion on your job because You are not being overlooked, in fact you are being WATCHED while you "Wait" !!!
Today I encourage someone to Profess The Word of GOD over YOUR LIFE, YOUR FAMILY LIFE, YOUR CAREER, YOUR FINANCES , YOUR CHURCH, YOUR PASTOR and His Family, YOUR Co Workers, Your Neighbors , The Homeless, Your Enemies and Watch God BLESS YOU!!!
Here are a few scriptures to bonder on while you "WAIT the WEIGHT out"
Psalm 27:14 Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he will strengthen your heart. Wait, I say , on the Lord.
Psalm 33:20 ,22 Our soul waits for the Lord: He is our help and our shield.
Let your mercy, O lord, be upon us as we wait for you.
Psalm 37;4 Wait on the Lord and Keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land.
Isaiah 30:18 There fore the Lord will wait, that he may be gracious to you; blessed are all those who wait for him.
Lamentations 3:25 The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks him Lamentations 3:26 It is good that one should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord Micah 7:7 Therefore I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my
salvation: my God will hear me
Hose 12:6 So you, the help of your God, return; observe mercy and justice , and wait on your God continually.
I pray that this word has BLESSED someone as it has certainly BLESSED me.
Wait, on the Lord I say, Wait on the Lord!
Be Blessed!!!
I don't mind "Waiting" ("Weighting")
Greetings In the Matchless Name of our Lord and Savior Christ Jesus!!
As I sit here at my desk listening to a CD by Juanita Bynum (Weeks) Titled "A Piece of my Passion" there is a song that really ministers to my spirit titled "I don't Mind Waiting"
The Lyrics simply goes like this "I don't mind waiting, I don't mind waiting, I don't mind waiting , On the Lord"
Oh how mighty and powerful these words are
Let's look at what it means to "Wait"
1. do nothing expecting something to happen: to stay in one place or do nothing for a period of time until something happens or in the expectation or hope that something will happen
2. stop so somebody can catch up: to stop or slow down in order to allow somebody else to catch up Picture (Metafile) 3. be hoping for something:
to be hoping for something or on the lookout for something
4. be delayed or ignored for now: to be postponed or put off until later
5. be ready or available: to be ready or available for somebody to take or use Picture (Metafile) 6. delay something:
Now as I sat and read the definition of this word, I thought to myself "Lord I definitely know what it means and feel like to "Wait" on something"
Then I heard a still small spirit whisper you know how to "Wait" but do you know how to "Weight"?
I thought what a profound statement, so now lets take a look at the word "Weight"
1. heaviness: the quality of heaviness in things, determined by their mass or quantity of matter as acted on by the force of gravity, that counteracts efforts to lift or move them Picture (Metafile) 2. amount somebody or something weighs: the heaviness of a particular object or person
3. system for measuring heaviness: a system of standard measures of weight Picture (Metafile) 4.heavy load: a heavy load to carry Picture
(Metafile) 5.mental burden: a mental or moral burden or load
6.importance: importance, or power to influence or persuade Picture
(Metafile) 7. greater part: the preponderance or greater part of something
Then God began to speak to me and minister to my spirit and say that "In the process of "Waiting" you have to know how to carry the "Weight"
How many of us can relate to being in a season of "Waiting" Expecting something from God that we've prayed , claimed, professed, and commanded in Jesus name, but it seems like we were "Stuck" right in that season.
That's because "Spiritually" we are not "Strong" enough in our waiting season. We think we are strong and mighty in the spirit and we thing that we can take on the things that we "Want" but God says "It's not time"
We don't understand when God tells us NO, or when he prolongs something that we want "Right Now" well how many of us know that most of the time we aren't ready for the "Right Now" blessing, really we couldn't "handle" the "Right Now" blessing.
Sometimes God is calling us to a season of just being Still, not doing anything , not "thinking" about anything , just a time of waiting...
Well you might say , but God I am so and so age, I've done so and so on my job and have been overlooked, I've been faithful in ministry, I've been faithful in my tithes and offering so why I am I still "Waiting"
It's because God is not ready for you to move because in your time of waiting , you are still carrying "DEAD WEIGHT!!!"
God is saying "If I can't trust you to carry that back stabbing person that lied or cheated on you , If I can't trust you to still minister my word although you might be under attack by the enemy , If I can't trust you to believe me to keep a roof over your head or your lights on even though you are tithing but "worrying" , If I can't trust you to just "Wait on me" then why should I trust you to bring you out of your season of "Waiting"
I hear God saying that "No , the WEIGHT of the world is not on your shoulder, it just feels that way" if you would spend more time with me , seeking my face, spreading my word, and living without anger, bitterness and strife, then and only then will you began to feel the "WEIGHT"
lifted and you will no longer have to "WAIT" because you will trust my word.
Today I want to encourage someone that has given up on life to ARISE, GET UP from your Pity Party and Praise God "RIGHT NOW" because You SHALL LIVE and NOT DIE!!
Today I want to encourage someone to Keep Declaring the Promotion on your job because You are not being overlooked, in fact you are being WATCHED while you "Wait" !!!
Today I encourage someone to Profess The Word of GOD over YOUR LIFE, YOUR FAMILY LIFE, YOUR CAREER, YOUR FINANCES , YOUR CHURCH, YOUR PASTOR and His Family, YOUR Co Workers, Your Neighbors , The Homeless, Your Enemies and Watch God BLESS YOU!!!
Here are a few scriptures to bonder on while you "WAIT the WEIGHT out"
Psalm 27:14 Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he will strengthen your heart. Wait, I say , on the Lord.
Psalm 33:20 ,22 Our soul waits for the Lord: He is our help and our shield.
Let your mercy, O lord, be upon us as we wait for you.
Psalm 37;4 Wait on the Lord and Keep his way, and he shall exalt thee to inherit the land.
Isaiah 30:18 There fore the Lord will wait, that he may be gracious to you; blessed are all those who wait for him.
Lamentations 3:25 The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks him Lamentations 3:26 It is good that one should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord Micah 7:7 Therefore I will look to the Lord; I will wait for the God of my
salvation: my God will hear me
Hose 12:6 So you, the help of your God, return; observe mercy and justice , and wait on your God continually.
I pray that this word has BLESSED someone as it has certainly BLESSED me.
Wait, on the Lord I say, Wait on the Lord!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Lord Make me OVER.....
Well my Morning started "Extremely" earlier than usual this morning (I guess because I had a real good nites rest... (Something that I don't get often b/c my "mind" is always running a thousand miles per hour...) Anywho... As I began to go into "Worship" this morning (About 5:30 or so) A Song just fell on my heart..and in my spirit... "Lord Make me over" by Tonex, so I picked up my little new trendy cell phone and I You Tubed the Video and I allowed God to Have his way with me....
As I worshipped to this song there were "many" things that were being ministered to my Spirit Man , however one word stuck out more than any other... REPENTANCE....
Now if you are like me, you probably fell in love with song when it first came out, and you probably really liked the Lyrics because of what was been ministered thru them... Make Me Over... However , it wasn't until "Recently" that I found out the "REAL" Meaning of the Anointing that was coming from the Lyrics of this song, From the "PERSON" not the "ARTIST"....
The Famed Gospel Singer actually "REPENTED" to GOD through this song...
(Please when you get a chance, go to Youtube to see the 3 Part Interview w/Lexi from The Word Network)
(I will post it later)
Well When My Husband was dropping me off to work this morning, we were tuned in to the Rickey Smiley Show and I mean "time" we turned on the radio , it was Rickey's inspirational hour and the song was "None other than".... "Lord Make me Over"!!!
(I Knew then that GOD REALLY wanted me to Pen this message!!!) Thank you GOD for "Confirmation"!!! (I trust you and I obey!)
The Lyrics of the song goes like this... (Courtesy of sing365.com)
You know my other side
I can no longer hide
Let you down so many times
Sin freshly crucifies
Thought that I had a plan
had it all figured out
but the more that you tried to be by my side
the more I put you out
Lord make me over (repeat x 3)
Make me over again (repeat x 4)
Time after time I failed you
Pierced your side when they already nailed you
Jesus heal my open wounds
I just want to be more like you
Father I let you down
what's not like you just take it out
Reconcile me Jesus, I just want to please you
wash me and make me whole
Lord make me over (repeat x 3)
Make me over again (repeat x 4)
The Reprise...
MAKE ME OVER AGAIN.. JESUS I'M TIRED OF MYSELF TIRED OF MY EVIL WAYS EVERYDAY IS THE THE SAME THING ,AND I'M READY FOR CHANGE.
LORD CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART RENEW IN ME THE RIGHT SPIRIT (SOMEBODY WAVE YOUR HANDS IN HERE AN HELP ME SAY)
OH OH OH IS ANYBODY SICK AND TIRED OF THEMSELVES?
Take it out of me Jesus! Take it out of me Lord! I'M SICK OF MY FLESH LORD
I die, I die to myself (repeat 3xs)
I'm sick of churches the same way ,I'm sick of service the same way
I get prayer and go back out, I get delivered and sin again, I get prayer and sin again I'm ready for a change lord
Forgive me, Forgive me when i wanna do right and evil is always present my spirit. I don't wanna do it but my flesh keeps on drawing me to it and I'm ready..I submit Take MY IDENTITY away Lord I wanna be MORE LIKE YOU
MAKE ME OVER "AGAIN"....
So as I began to "jot" down my thoughts, here are some of the things that I penned to answer for "SELF"..
- What needs to be "Made Over" in your life? (Those "Un Done" things in your life)
- How are you hurting GOD? (In the song, Tonex says " Pierced your side when they already nailed you" ... WOW, I couldn't imagine adding any more PAIN to GOD than we he had endure on that cross!!!
- What stands between you and God? (Which will be an entirely different Blog)
- When is the last time YOU REPENTED?
I Pray this message has been some form of encouragement for you... that you will allow the LORD to MAKE YOU OVER...
**I also PRAY that you will find it in your heart not to be "Judgemental" of TONEX (as well as others that have had or are having the same struggle) Remember: "GOD IS ABLE"
In His Service
Tonja
As I worshipped to this song there were "many" things that were being ministered to my Spirit Man , however one word stuck out more than any other... REPENTANCE....
Now if you are like me, you probably fell in love with song when it first came out, and you probably really liked the Lyrics because of what was been ministered thru them... Make Me Over... However , it wasn't until "Recently" that I found out the "REAL" Meaning of the Anointing that was coming from the Lyrics of this song, From the "PERSON" not the "ARTIST"....
The Famed Gospel Singer actually "REPENTED" to GOD through this song...
(Please when you get a chance, go to Youtube to see the 3 Part Interview w/Lexi from The Word Network)
(I will post it later)
Well When My Husband was dropping me off to work this morning, we were tuned in to the Rickey Smiley Show and I mean "time" we turned on the radio , it was Rickey's inspirational hour and the song was "None other than".... "Lord Make me Over"!!!
(I Knew then that GOD REALLY wanted me to Pen this message!!!) Thank you GOD for "Confirmation"!!! (I trust you and I obey!)
The Lyrics of the song goes like this... (Courtesy of sing365.com)
You know my other side
I can no longer hide
Let you down so many times
Sin freshly crucifies
Thought that I had a plan
had it all figured out
but the more that you tried to be by my side
the more I put you out
Lord make me over (repeat x 3)
Make me over again (repeat x 4)
Time after time I failed you
Pierced your side when they already nailed you
Jesus heal my open wounds
I just want to be more like you
Father I let you down
what's not like you just take it out
Reconcile me Jesus, I just want to please you
wash me and make me whole
Lord make me over (repeat x 3)
Make me over again (repeat x 4)
The Reprise...
MAKE ME OVER AGAIN.. JESUS I'M TIRED OF MYSELF TIRED OF MY EVIL WAYS EVERYDAY IS THE THE SAME THING ,AND I'M READY FOR CHANGE.
LORD CREATE IN ME A CLEAN HEART RENEW IN ME THE RIGHT SPIRIT (SOMEBODY WAVE YOUR HANDS IN HERE AN HELP ME SAY)
OH OH OH IS ANYBODY SICK AND TIRED OF THEMSELVES?
Take it out of me Jesus! Take it out of me Lord! I'M SICK OF MY FLESH LORD
I die, I die to myself (repeat 3xs)
I'm sick of churches the same way ,I'm sick of service the same way
I get prayer and go back out, I get delivered and sin again, I get prayer and sin again I'm ready for a change lord
Forgive me, Forgive me when i wanna do right and evil is always present my spirit. I don't wanna do it but my flesh keeps on drawing me to it and I'm ready..I submit Take MY IDENTITY away Lord I wanna be MORE LIKE YOU
MAKE ME OVER "AGAIN"....
So as I began to "jot" down my thoughts, here are some of the things that I penned to answer for "SELF"..
- What needs to be "Made Over" in your life? (Those "Un Done" things in your life)
- How are you hurting GOD? (In the song, Tonex says " Pierced your side when they already nailed you" ... WOW, I couldn't imagine adding any more PAIN to GOD than we he had endure on that cross!!!
- What stands between you and God? (Which will be an entirely different Blog)
- When is the last time YOU REPENTED?
I Pray this message has been some form of encouragement for you... that you will allow the LORD to MAKE YOU OVER...
**I also PRAY that you will find it in your heart not to be "Judgemental" of TONEX (as well as others that have had or are having the same struggle) Remember: "GOD IS ABLE"
In His Service
Tonja
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
A Woman with "Purpose"....
So, I got home the other day and my husband checked the mailbox (as usual... That's just one of those things "I" dread doing...) Anyway there was a nice Pink Envelope addressed to "Me"! It was an "Early Birthday Card" from one of my dearest sister friends (She is always so thoughtful!) When I opened the card, the "Artwork" was a beautiful piece of work of an African American Woman with Nice Big Pink Pretty Lips!!! I began to read the words on the card and my eyes filled with tears... (I'm a known tinky winky!) They went like this..
"A Woman who believes her own skin is the most comfortable place to be-who knows her worth is in loving herself and others- who find her personal joy in being purposeful and passionate about her journey- is a woman who lives life freely and generously- with a brilliance that is truly divine. You are that kind of woman- uplifting everyone with your presence.... Then the "Inside" of the card reads...
"That's why you're such an inspiration to see and why you deserve a beautiful birthday."
BOY! I can remember a time when I didn't feel worthy of ANY of those words!!!
My life was in complete and total chaos! I was miserable and didn't even want to feel better! I would just rather waddle in my "mess" and be "stressed"...
But there is a GOD, a GOD that will give you just what you need , when you need it...
A God that will lift your head and give you strength you didn't know you had, Confidence that has been buried deep down inside and he will give you Eyes to "See" your "Purpose"...
PURPOSE (according to dictionary.com is..) The reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc... It also states that Purpose is determination;resoluteness.
There is something about a Woman with "Purpose"...
A Woman with purpose KNOWS and UNDERSTANDS that first she must be a reflection of "God"...
People must be able to look at her and KNOW her "Worth"...
A Woman with purpose must have a "Plan", she must know WHO she is, WHAT her purpose is, WHEN to take action, and WHERE she is going...
Proverb 29;18 Where there is no vision, the people perish
A Woman with purpose must not have doubt, she must walk with her head erect, with grace and with confidence, she must trust in the Lord with all her heart and she must learn to trust "herself"...
Today I want to encourage you that if you have been have been dealing with not feeling "Worthy" , like you have no "Purpose" in this life to stop what you are doing, go look in the mirror and tell YOURSELF that YOU ARE IMPORTANT, that GOD Created you with a "PURPOSE and a PLAN"!
Write down what YOU feel YOUR Purpose is on this earth and began to take steps towards fulfilling that purpose and watch how Wonderful you will feel when you began to see the "transformation" that will began to take place.
Continue to Walk Blessed and Know "Who's You are and For What Reason he "Choose" YOU!
In His Service
Latonja
"A Woman who believes her own skin is the most comfortable place to be-who knows her worth is in loving herself and others- who find her personal joy in being purposeful and passionate about her journey- is a woman who lives life freely and generously- with a brilliance that is truly divine. You are that kind of woman- uplifting everyone with your presence.... Then the "Inside" of the card reads...
"That's why you're such an inspiration to see and why you deserve a beautiful birthday."
BOY! I can remember a time when I didn't feel worthy of ANY of those words!!!
My life was in complete and total chaos! I was miserable and didn't even want to feel better! I would just rather waddle in my "mess" and be "stressed"...
But there is a GOD, a GOD that will give you just what you need , when you need it...
A God that will lift your head and give you strength you didn't know you had, Confidence that has been buried deep down inside and he will give you Eyes to "See" your "Purpose"...
PURPOSE (according to dictionary.com is..) The reason for which something exists or is done, made, used, etc... It also states that Purpose is determination;resoluteness.
There is something about a Woman with "Purpose"...
A Woman with purpose KNOWS and UNDERSTANDS that first she must be a reflection of "God"...
People must be able to look at her and KNOW her "Worth"...
A Woman with purpose must have a "Plan", she must know WHO she is, WHAT her purpose is, WHEN to take action, and WHERE she is going...
Proverb 29;18 Where there is no vision, the people perish
A Woman with purpose must not have doubt, she must walk with her head erect, with grace and with confidence, she must trust in the Lord with all her heart and she must learn to trust "herself"...
Today I want to encourage you that if you have been have been dealing with not feeling "Worthy" , like you have no "Purpose" in this life to stop what you are doing, go look in the mirror and tell YOURSELF that YOU ARE IMPORTANT, that GOD Created you with a "PURPOSE and a PLAN"!
Write down what YOU feel YOUR Purpose is on this earth and began to take steps towards fulfilling that purpose and watch how Wonderful you will feel when you began to see the "transformation" that will began to take place.
Continue to Walk Blessed and Know "Who's You are and For What Reason he "Choose" YOU!
In His Service
Latonja
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