Well, as you know, I keep it 100 on this blog. I share the good and the not so good. One of the reasons I put myself out there is so that I am held accountable to my friends and family. I had to take a few minutes and reflect on the reason for starting this blog, and that was TO GET CLOSER TO GOD. I cannot get closer to GOD if I am not reading HIS word. I haven't been. I haven't been consistent. I am putting it out there because, this is usuall the point where I say, FORGET IT. HA!!!! BUT I AM NOT GOING TO SAY THAT. I am going to recommit. I am going to pick up right where I left off,a nd catch up to my current day in my bible reading plan. I guess from this moment forward, I'll be posting the scriptures that I've read for the day...adn not PLAN to read! I have been going to church. I have been praying more often. I've gotten smarter, and I have heard from GOD directly. But its not over. There is more to get.....more to see....experience.....hear. I am at the tip of the icebeg, and he is showing me in incriments, just how good HE can be. This is something that we ALL go thru. I'm not down at all..so please don't get that impression. I am so excited, its ridiculous. Cause I spotted a weakness, and I am correcrting it. HAHAHAHAHAHA to the devil. Cause you're not gonna get me with this test. I am going to pass this one homie. I wish I would have done this blog earlier! Shoot.
I say that because, I was great at appearing that everything was fine with me. That I had no real issues, no worries, I am just moving along thru life without problems. A lot of you know me for always having a smile on my face or making you laugh by saying something funny, the party starter. But when I learned that I had to judge myself, I realized that I needed some work. this blog is the best workout i've ever experienced. You guys who read the blog are great too!!!!
You guys are right here with me......I know, cause you tell me in the comments and emails. I wouldn't, couldn't do this without you guys-FOR REAL. I have an obligation to GOD first, to myself, and to all of you. Even the people who hadn't been here yet........when they come, they are gonna see themselves in one of these postings.
TODAY'S MEDITATION
Temptation is just and offer...........You don't have to accept that offer!
Yep...I put it out there again, because I wanted to remind myself of that. I was tempted to quietly, slip into the cracks and stop reading my bible....or nto read it as much as I want to, and not mention it to you guys.....but I DO NOT ACCEPT THAT OFFER! Instead, I am going to go harder. Now, if I can just get past the temptation to eat donuts....I'll be alright!
SONG OF THE DAY
OK.....I was trying to hold off on putting this song on the blog. Trying to wait for the perfect time...for some super revelation or something, but I can't hold it any longer! I let Terry hear this song the other day. I told him that this is my favorite song in the whole wide world right now! :O) I played it, and when it was done he said," Uhhh, Corey. Can you play that song again please brother!" He's hooked....as you will be!
"Chasing After You" by Tye Tribbett(yet again). I have to give props where props are due, I was put on to this song by my dear friend Robin. She kept telling me, buy that Tye Tribbett album....did you get it, did you get it. Then one day after church, she told me to get in her car and made me listen to this song. THANK YOU ROBIN!!!!!!
Just so ya'll know...i'm leaving this song up for two days!!!!!
This is an email that I recieved from a college buddy of mine. It took her a minute to get to the blog...but she made it!
Wow Corey!!! I didnt know that you were such a passionate writer!! You need to keep this up!! I was in tears of joy and sadness while reading your "28" days. You have turned into a super good man. I am proud of you. I really didn't know the closeness you had with your daughter, but now I am perfectly clear. Keep up the kind words and the positive reinforcement. As a teacher I can tell you that children do much better when they have parents who truly care and want the best for their children. I love you even more after reading this than I have all the days that I have known You!!
Ni
Thanks you for your support ya'll!
Where are my praise reports?????
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Just caught up oin my nightly bible scripture: Matt 24:24- 27:5
ReplyDeleteFeels good. I think I am going to read my morning scripture too...or maybe wait until I wake up...to be determined. I am on it ya'll! :O)
Corey, I am proud of you. I have been in your shoes so many time... wanting to give up and actually givening up then end up right back where I started. I have been tempeed all week to give up. I felt as though I had been but in the state of "Wait" nothing was happening, couldn't feel anything. Just Nothing... Well that word of patience keeps apearing... but I promised God and myself I can't give up this time. We all have come to far on this journey not to give up. It is HARD, oh so HARD.
ReplyDeleteWant to share a little story with you guys about what happen to me yesterday. Since our journey started I've been trying to speak encouranging words to all that I have encountered. Well yesterday one of my associates searched for me until she found me yesterday. Yvette, found me and said "I need your encourging words today I just needed to find you" I had no idea this older lady was going to break down in tears in front of me. I asked her what was wrong.She startd by saying "I can't take any more of this, I'm doing the best I can but God keeps putting more on me. More bills then money and she went on in detail about her situation and then said "I just want to give up I cant take anymore" I grab and hugged her and told her first of all God never wants us to give up and I prayed and rebuked everything right then and there and told her I would add her to my prayer list. During my lunch time I drove and picked some groceries up for she and her daughter. It felt real good to spread our Father's word.
Subject: Daily Affirmation for February 13, 2009
Valentine’s Day is coming tomorrow and there will be lots of commercialism revolving around love and romance. There will be cards that illustrate poems of undying, unconditional love where the parties involved state how much they “complete” each other. Of course, it is easy to get caught up in the romance of it all; however, we must remember the only one who can truly complete us is Almighty God. “Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me”. Be Blessed!!!
John 17:21-23
Love you guys.
Thalia
WOW!!!!!!! That's what I am talking about! PRAISE REPORT....PRAISE REPORT! You know, God is going to bless your show of Love. That was a great thing you did. You not only told her about how God was going to take care of her, you were in a positiong to SHOW her. That is soooooo good!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCorey,(Did I spell it correctly? LOL)
ReplyDeleteBy the way you are a day ahead on your nightly readings, very good I'm proud. Keep it up. You can catch up on your morning readings too. Got your back!
Thalia
I am not going to apologize for the spelling of your name. (What?) LOL>>> (Dark skin people)
ReplyDeleteHowever, Cory when I first met you I was in a giving up point in my life and where did that bring me right back to God. You are right where you are suppose to be..learning when you gave up before you didn't give yourself a chance to learn yourself in God. Giving up is not in our vocabulary. We win Psalms 46:10 "Be Still and Know that I am God. When your learning you can't be perfect mistakes will be made. Don't look back. Remember what we talk about the other day this is where your heart is too. I hope you are in the Gym because I don't Know if you remember or not we were suppose to race lol get to the gym and stop eating those donuts I am ready when you are. Whatsup with the DVD how is going...
To my blog family a song came to mind today and thought of yall if you get a chance today listen to the song by Heziciah Walker I Need You To Survive (I don't Know if I spelled his name write)forgive me.
I will go from faith to faith.. forever and ever ..I'll Forever Be Chasing After You...Chasing After You Okay let me stop. I love you guys God bless. Tamia
Giving up? Wow that phrase sounds all too familiar. Wanting to give up on finding my way after Daddy. Wanting to give up on obtaining funding for the kid’s CD. Wanting to give up on reading The Holy Bible cover to cover, for the 2nd time. Wanting to give up…. on myself.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking with Corey yesterday revealed patience is not my best personality trait! We needed media credentials and were down to the wire with less than 48 hours to game time. Usually my publicist handles the media details for me – but this time I wanted to be ‘more involved’ HUMPH…. Talk about test of patience and faith…. Lemme just stick to the mic. LOL
For some reason reading scriptures, praying without ceasing, exercising the mental and physical, eating the proper foods, maintaining a balanced life, and so many other (maintenance) line items – cause us to stumble and get frustrated with ourselves. BUT GOD. God can place the light at the end of the tunnel. He can meet us at our very need!
I am thankful for my blog family and the continued love we have for one another. As I continue to pray for each one of you and your families – remember Jesus loves you and so do I…
Thalia – May God bless you 10 fold for the act of kindness in providing groceries for that family!