A song of strength

Fred Hammond is my favourite gospel artist. I grew to love his ministry when I was in my teens. And I am 24 years now, and I still love his passion for worship. His songs have ministered to me in a very timely way. I was exposed to him by a good musician, who is currently a gospel drummer. One thing you should know about KF is that she loves her music. Gospel, Jazz,  Jazz fusion music, Classicals, Blues, Soul, Neo-soul, Latin salsa, Instrumentals. I do not only dig "the artist" but also his or her band. I love passionate musicians who play wholeheartedly with concentration and vigour.
This is Fred Hammond live. From the album; Speak Those Things, POL chapter 3: Song of Strength.

Hold on for a little while, please.. ...

Love is a choice

My blog is A Different Kind Of Love:

So brace yourself for all types of different kind of love. :)

The person you choose to love and spend the rest of your life will most hopefully change you, name you, define you and add a new dimension to your world that did not exist previously. It is like a brand new transformation. Sometimes, people expect it a certain way, but God will do it differently. The person you choose to love and spend the rest of your life will most hopefully transform you into a YOU that is greater than before. Love will always, always, take you to a higher place than where you presently dwell. This love should elevate your mind, and transform your Godly (I pray it is) quality of living. The truth is that a man needs a woman and a woman needs a man. Remember that God's timing is everything! Are you ready to become a love magnet?

The Relevance Of Prayer Part 1

I sometimes pray when I get frustrated. I sometimes pray because I want REALITY. This just means I want something with substance. Something that never ends, it cannot be taken from me; it never ends, it has substance. God is putting that hunger in my heart; he is putting pressure in our hearts because he wants us to come to him. If you seek the Lord with your wholeheart, you will find him.

A lifestyle of prayer was given to us as Christians.The big question is: What is your prayer status at this time? I shared this encouragement to the youth executives, and I stated:

Prayer is beyond powerful, it is just amazing. Prayer Is: You are declaring that there is someone bigger than you; you are declaring that God alone is in control; You are complimenting someone that you have never seen, and etc etc. It is such an act of humility, prayer is the highest point of humility and God loves humility so much that he responds to it. He responds to prayer. #smiles. My encouragement is to always devote your time and energy in prayer, especially in GOD alone time. The only way you will understand what God is doing in your life, is by giving him your time and energy in prayer. The more you spend praying, everything will start to change, the outlook and meaning of life begins to change, and you will start to see yourself differently. We need to get into the bigger picture and prayer will definitely push you in that way.

Fashion that makes me SWOON, 2012

TOP 7 FASHION that makes me SWOON:

This one is number one: Very simple and sweet!

Number two: The necklace is everything!

Number three: I love the colours and the blend!

Number four: Very hip and professional!

Number five: I just love her taste in clothing!

Number six: The shoes!

 loving it from head to toe!

Lastly, number seven: Both are simple and has a perfect fit.

Fact: A woman's confidence is also displayed in the way that she dresses/ looks. What a woman wears is like a nice addition to her self-confidence. #feminine

As a single- Lets be real

As a single:

I never really liked to be called “a single lady.” But the reality is I am single. I am totally single for now (wink.) With that, I am proud to say that I am waiting on God’s choice for me. No more, I repeat, no more, Mr. random “Christian” guy.

The truth is….

All of us seem to be waiting on something….to find “the one”( I personally do not believe in "the one,") to get a better job/house, to get qualified(a higher degree), to get married, to be good at what we do, to have babies, to get over bad and hurtful things that have happened to us, etc.

However, none of the things we get in life will take away our insecurities, fears and worries. Well, that is except one….which is completely surrendering it all to the One who gave it all to us....

As a single lady, if you cannot find contentment and security now, then you are not going to find it in marriage. It is apparent that marriage will not take away all of your fears, insecurities, and anxieties.

As wonderful a person as your husband may be, we are all still messed up and we disappoint each other because we are human beings. If God made anyone perfect then we would not need him, would we? So based on learning things the hard way and doing things wrong the first time, is to trust God to show you the person who is right for you. Someone can look great on paper, your friends at church may love him, he may have the best job, a cool car, but that does not mean that he is the one.

A woman should need someone who she wants next to her in battle, who can make her laugh even in the tough times, and will encourage her to be the best that she can be. Apparently, marriage is like being in the Army.

I refuse to settle for less than I deserve just because less is right in front of me and the best may still be unseen. I am sure that there are many women in marriages that are so lonely that they long for their single days when at least they had the hope of finding someone who would understand them, love them, and care for them.

The truth is…

As a single lady, learn to embrace waiting on God. Develop a stronger relationship with him. Be happy and friendly as you are single. That’s it. Wait with expectation, and genuinely worship God whilst you wait. And when he gives you "the wonderful man" in his timing, DO NOT stop worshipping! Worship and seek him even more!

In the meantime, I am, and you should edify yourself. I.e.: Read books, Read the word of God. For me, I sometimes observe my three married sisters and get some tips on how to love and lots more. #giggles

I will confess that I earnestly just want to make someone really happy and for him to experience a different kind of love; which includes the love that God daily teaches and displays. #smiles

God is love. The best love out there!

Most times

We need to:

Believe God.

Have faith like we're crazy.

Love people.

Appreciate the art of change. It is inevitable.

Never stop saying "thank you."

Make the right decisions.

Take our shoes off, shut out all outside influences, and reconnect with God.

Lift up our eyes from the place where we stand.

Leap into the story; eyes wide open.

Listen to the rhythm of a different kind of normal.

And take good notes.

Walk by faith and not by sight

“ For we walk by faith, not by sight”

Cornelius quoted; “Walking by faith requires us to relinquish control over our lives and live solely for God." It requires you to be totally dependent on God. In contrary, walking by sight makes us rely on our thoughts/feelings/emotions and to make decisions by what we see. It is simply doing things our way!

God instructed that we walk by faith. That will include God putting you in places that you will least expect.  A difference. As a current single lady, God does not want me to go around  "looking" for a husband; he really does not want me to hunt for a man. God wants me to really focus on him; set my eyes on him and not “look” for someone I like. I remember reading this on a blog “We want to be in control of our lives. We want to find someone who we like rather than someone who God prefers for us to marry.” And that made me feel warm inside. Why? Because I have grown to have an unutterable trust in God, trust which never dreams that he will not stand by me. I have grown to depend on his decisions for my life. I am in a season where I want to rely completely on God’s plan, God's choices (which includes being someone’s wife someday.) Because relying on God encourages me to be focused, to stay connected in his word; the bible, to seek him day and night; through worship, and undistracted devotions, and to decree and declare daily who God says that I am.

I urge anyone who is reading this blog to walk by faith; get "eyes of faith" and stop walking by your emotions and feelings.  Pray about it, do not go by your feelings or else you will be controlled for a very long time. Things don't just happen. The truth is, if you are not walking by faith, then you are simply limiting what God can do in your life. Trust that his plans for you are to prosper you, not to harm you and to give you an expected (anticipated) end. Now that’s beautiful!

Lessons part 1

I am certain that God wants you to experience these things: The Season Of Pain and Hurt.  I sure did experience that season this year. But I have come to realise that when you do feel hurt from a past situation or whatever the circumstance, do remember that God’s love does not allow you to STAY in that season. The aim is to come out of it, and to come out stronger and better; stand and stand firm! Bottom line: You are not meant to stay in that season, you are not meant to be and feel so crappy. God has given you beauty for your ashes and oil of joy for your pain. Take it, grab it and let the world see what God has done, despite of. At the end; it is because of God that you are here standing today and nobody else!

You MUST be convinced that God is in full control of your life. No matter what you hear, see or experience.

Sometimes, when you look around all you see is pain and suffering, struggles, name it. Even when you look at yourself, you may feel depressed or discouraged. But I know what God was saying when he said "to fix our eyes on the unseen, because it is permanent. Fix it on the author and finisher of our faith." It is truly pointless looking up to man. Because people change their minds every single day. We(because I am human) may love this job today and then tomorrow have no sort of love for this job. The good news is: Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever; if he promises you something, he is faithful to perform it; if he says that he will never leave you, my dear, he will never leave you. I dare you to look up to Jesus and you will move from glory to glory. WATCH IT!

A different kind of love

In the absence of happiness, comes sorrow. In the absence of a plan, comes disarray. In the absence of a husband, comes lonesomeness, and a great desire for companionship. In the absence of a wife, comes discomfort. In the absence of faithfulness, comes infidelity and hurt. Importantly for all mankind, in the absence of love, comes hate and war. But, deeply, in the presence of love, is a different kind of love. And what any woman deserves is a different kind of love. I deserve a different kind of love.

In the words of Chrisette Michele; “Take me back in the day when loving was PURE. Love is not going away, love is always SECURE. Life is not always perfect, but love is always FOREVER.”

I really long for a different kind of love.  A love that exists. A love that is desired. A love that feels genuine. A love that is easy to forgive.  A love that has no fear. A love that shares grace. A love that makes the foul beautiful. A love that makes you smile when you are tired. A love that makes a bad day better. A love that has no restrictions. A love that heals. Yes, that different kind of love.