Today has been an awesome day! I have been in front of the computer for about 10 hours off and on. It started late last night. I went on Facebook to check if I had any messages. Then I had two people hit me with an instant message. One was an old friend from college, and the other was a family member. Real quickly, here is the deal:
The one from college and I had a falling out, or so I thought, about 17 years ago. Hadn't spoken since. Then they hit me up on myspace, and it was all love. They said, we had no beef, we were cool. So I was like, what the heck am I holding on to???? Anyway, upon conversing, we realized we had a lot in common. Then they shared something real personal. They had been dealing with a non-curable disease.-diabetes.
They expressed that their son had it as well. It was draining and taxing on them physically and emotionally. Well, you know me, I offered to add them to my prayer list...and they accepted. They were very appreciative of the offer. I didn't know it yet, but there WAS a reason for us to talk at this particular time.
My family member hit me up to say that they were really proud of me for doing the blog. They had expressed that they had wanted to have a closer relationship with God, and really wanted to reconnect. I let them know that if they ever wanted to talk, I was here. They actually said that they just wanted to skip talking to a man and just have a one on one with GOD! It also came out in our conversation, that they were not comfortable talking to me. I had not been the easiest guy to talk to in the past. I was standoffish and mean. I agreed. I told them that was the Old Corey. I could tell that they had something troubling them, but I didn't push the issue, I just answered their questions. I suggested a church in their town that they could go to, and immediately they were on that Church's website. I could tell that they were hungry for Change! They came here to the blog, and read each day from day 3 on, asking me questions along the way. It was a fun journey. To make a long story short, I was able to talk to them about how to heal relationships. Lord knows, I've messed up my fair share of them. LOL. I thank God for changing me so I was able to talk to them, and meet them right where they are at. I was able to give examples of what I did and how I fixed things. It really helped them. I am looking forward to continuing our conversation.
Earlier this evening, I spoke to another old friend. This friend, I have known since the 7th grade! During our conversation it came out that they had Lupus. THE LIGHT BULB WENT OFF. Several months earlier, I had met someone through an older blog that I had created. They had shared with me that they had Lupus. Just before then, I had another friend tell me that their cousin was dying of AIDS and they wanted to do a documentary on them. Then I remembered my daughters mother telling me I needed to do a documentary on how our daughter deals with sickle-cell anemia. Then one night, while Azia and I were talking, she muttered out, "Sickle-Cell is WACK!!!"
I thought right then and there, that would be the title to my documentary-Sickle-Cell is Wack!
Then I thought that I was going to do a documentary on all the people and situations that I just mentioned. Well, to make a long story short, it sparked me to continue with that project. I will be making modifications to that DVD idea, but you will soon see the results!
THANK YOU GOD! I AM going to help somebody!!!!!!!!!!
TODAY'S GOALS
My goals today are to finish some projects. I promised some people I would email them pictures, I have to edit some things, and do some house cleaning. I have read my early scriptures, so I'll be reading my evening scriptures shortly.
TODAY'S MEDITATION
Today, I am just focused on finishing what I start. Real simple. I think I will look for a scripture to support that.....maybe ya'll can help me on that one. Find a scripture to support that.
YESTERDAY'S SUMMARY
Sunday was great. Church was off the chain. My man Russ came with me to church! Thank You Russ! I took some Corey time out and went downtown and took some pictures with my partner. It was a great day!
CHALLENGES/DISTRACTIONS
Sometimes we can be our biggest distraction. Yesterday, I just got out of the way and enjoyed myself. I thought I was tired, but NOPE. God sustained me until about 4am this morning.
BUILD -BREAK-BUILD
I am able to see a CHANGE in me!
I still procrastinate, just a little...but getting much better.
I heard from HIM today-and I will OBEY!
SONG OF THE DAY
I slipped on yesterday and didn't put up a song cause I was in deep conversation, so I will put two up today:
First song is "Let It Rise" by William Murphy. This song always reminds me of a time when my family from NY came down to celebrate our aunts 80th birthday. We gave her a surprise birthday party Saturday night, then almost my whole family came to church with me on Sunday morning! It was a special day for me and my family....and I just wanted to make sure I shared it with my blog family! This song represents FAMILY!
Second song is one of those slept on songs. "Tell Him" by Lauryn Hill is an ode to 1 Corinthians 13 - the Love chapter. It sounds like an R&B love song, but pay CLOSE attention to the lyrics. This is a POWERFUL piece!
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I just want to say you keep inspiring me as well as my whole Blog family inspires me.
ReplyDeleteI too heard from an old college Friend today We keep in touch but I had not heard from her in little over a month. Well her emailed ask me what have I been doing lately. I told her I was on a 28 day journey and I had a break through last week and finally admitted what was holding me back from having patience and passing my test with God. I told her it was ME. Well we emailed back and forth today and I knew she wanted to tell me something and she finally told me her FEAR... She didn't know how to forgive. She was going through some personal problems and no matter how hard she tried she couldn't find forgiveness in her heart. Well some years ago, that was the test that I was going through and I told her that I was a testimony to her that she can and will find forgiveness and that she has too in order to find peace with herself and for her blessing to flow but it takes time and patience, (Woooo,I think I am connecting my own dots here)I told her that God continues to forgive us for everything that we do that is not according to his word so we much be like God and forgive our loved ones as well as our enemies over and over if we have too. Not for them but for ourselves. Unforgiveness doesn't hurt the other person it hurts you. Anyway, I told her I would put her on my prayer list to pray that she finds it in her heart to forgive.
Corey as for a scripture I think you a day of victory!
1Corinthians 15:57-58 But thanks to God, he gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. Therefore my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
This what you have been doing last night with your friends and family and God is still giving you the strength you need to get all your task done. You go boy!
Love ya'll
Thalia
Philippans 1:6 Being confident of this very thing that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ. Do what your father dose He finishes what he starts. And You Will Too...We Are Made In His Image and likeness You Can and YOU Will .. love ya! Tamia
ReplyDeleteGood day Blog family! I hope this comment finds you all doing well. I have both a praise report and a serious prayer request that I'd like to share with you all. Starting with the praise report...
ReplyDeleteMany of you don't know, but my 91 year old Grandfather fell and broke his neck the week before Thanksgiving. Well after months of being in a collar, he went back to the neurologist and the bones have healed well and they removed the collar. He has been given a clean bill of health and is cleared to resume is life as normal, with the exception of driving. (That was a family decision for the time being.)
That being said, I also have an urgent prayer request. Please keep the Lancaster family in your prayers. My co-worker's daughter-in-law, and 2 sons (1 and 5 yrs old) were in a terrible head on collision. She broke both ankles and severely injured her knee. She as undergone 2 surgeries so far to repair the damage. She will be sent to rehab shortly and it's expected to be some time before she is released. The baby was unharmed in the accident (THANK YOU JESUS!), however the 5 yr old severed his spine and has a blood clot in his esophagus. They did a "successful" surgery to fuse his spine together, but are saying he will be paralyzed from the waist down. I know that God is able to do abundantly above what we can ask, think or even imagine, so I know that he can touch that little boy's body and get his legs to work the way they were designed to. The result of the accident being as they are, things are compounded further by the fact that the accident is being reported as being her fault. And her husband has been out of jail for only 3 weeks so he has no job, or insurance. PLEASE remember this family and keep them lifted and covered with your prayers. THANK YOU!
Tara
Thalia, look on the blog before this one. I sent you a comment hope you take it to heart because I really meant what I said Tamia :0)
ReplyDeleteI Will be praying for the Lancaster Family ....Tara my prayer are with yours. Tamia
ReplyDeleteI love you all for inspiring change...Corey promted me to send out a prayer request last night. I submitted it on the WCC website. I pray that my prayer request is handled with care and in Jesus Christ's name. I want to thank you Corey for listening to me and answering my questions. Oh yeah...aAnd I'm sorry for not calling.
ReplyDeleteNo problem sir!!!! I know you will get around to calling. I am glad that you followed through. The first step is usually the hardest! I am proud of you and extremely happy for you my brother! We'll talk!!!!!!! Kiss the girls for me!
ReplyDeleteTamia, Yes I got your encouraging words. Please see my response on the other day. You just don't know how much those words meant to my daughter and I. Thank you so very much.
ReplyDeleteTara, I will keep as well as the Lancaster family in my prayers.
I will everyone with the affirmation.
Have a blessed day!
Thalia
Subject: Daily Affirmation for February 24, 2009
We may not understand everything that happens in our lives, but we can trust the God who allows it to happen. We can’t always see what God is doing and oftentimes it doesn’t seem to make any sense. However, “we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose”. So, we can relax and enjoy life knowing that whatever comes our way, God’s got it all under control! Be Blessed!!!
Romans 8:28
I am offering a prayer of petition for the Lancaster family and our entire Blog Family. The days are drawing near... Prayer is at hand! God Bless us all!
ReplyDeleteCorey,I am so sorry for your lost. You where blessed to have him be apart of your life...remember the good times it will make you smile...Call me if you need to talk Iam here. My prayers and Deepest sympathy goes out to RIPs family.. Tamia
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