Penny Blessing

28 June 2014

Below is a copy of an entry on my notes on FB dated 28 April 2007:

The other day I was at the checkout and this woman was short by a penny. So I said I will give her the penny so that she would not have to leave any of her shopping behind.
Five minutes later I am on my way to get a ride home heavy laden with shopping bags. Some people are shouting me. This girl says they are calling you so I turn around and this man comes up to me grasping his throat. He tells me he had lost his voice so couldn't yell. He hands me a fiver. My money had dropped out of my pocket and he picked it up and gave it back to me.
Wow!
Just think if I didn't help that lady.Maybe a coincidence maybe not.Maybe God's angels are watching me and you tooStay blessed!!

Just reading it and looking back at that day has given me something to reflect on. It happened seven years ago and I no longer believe it to be a coincidence. I am a strong believer in being a blessing to others. The smallest blessing can make the biggest changes to someone else. I do not know what impact it would have been for that lady if she had to put some of her shopping back. I had no idea whether she was financially sound or just having one of those days. Likewise I know I would have missed that £5. It could have been my fare home that day. To think that man who had lost his voice ran trying to yell to get my attention just to return to me what I had just lost. He didn't have to do it. There is a blessing in being a blessing. Don't you agree? 


Kierra Sheard | Who Are You Following?

24 June 2014

Kierra Sheard delivered a very powerful and important message in a sermon called 

"Who Are You Following?"

So who are you following?
Are you following your own wants and your own desires? Are you following what your family and friends encourage you to do? Are you following the purpose that they have for your life or are you following and allowing God to reveal His purpose for your life to you. (Kierra Sheard) 
This sermon is yet more confirmation for me on what God has been telling me and showing me. It is all about Jesus and the plans He has for me and not what others believe that to be. How about you? Are you following Christ  or what others say instead. Enter into a relationship with Him so that opinions do not stir you off the course God has for you. Also be prepared to deny yourself and put God first. Read your Bible and pray without ceasing.


A Sprinkle of Jesus

23 June 2014

I happen to come across a lovely young lady on Instagram called Dana Chanel. One of the people I follow re-grammed her videos and I was like wow. She is full of inspiration and thought why not follow her. Her website is called Sprinkle of Jesus where she inspires and shares videos. The website states that it inspires todays generation. Most of the videos are very brief about 15 seconds but are full of the word of God. I hope to see longer videos even if just on her Youtube channel.  She is also active in helping people start Christ based businesses. At just 20years old she is doing well in spreading the gospel of Christ. 

You can find her:
Website


s an online ministry like no other. We're children of God, glorifying his name, recognizing the part of us that can not be change or destroyed. We sprinkle one another with the knowledge of our faith,  in hopes to awaken the holy spirit and encourage our brothers and sisters to make that life changing decision to create a relationship with Jesus


s an online ministry like no other. We're children of God, glorifying his name, recognizing the part of us that can not be change or destroyed. We sprinkle one another with the knowledge of our faith,  in hopes to awaken the holy spirit and encourage our brothers and sisters to make that life changing decision to create a relationship with Jesuss an online ministry like no other. We're children of God, glorifying his name, recognizing the part of us that can not be change or destroyed. We sprinkle one another with the knowledge of our faith,  in hopes to awaken the holy spirit and encourage our brothers and sisters to make that life changing decision to create a relationship with Jesus

Michelle Williams | Say Yes Official Video

18 June 2014

The wait is over for what seems like a very long yet anticipated music video by a gospel artist. Many non gospel fans will be tuning into this song and watching the video as it features her former Destiny Child's bandmates Kelly Rowland and Beyonce. The video is just as lively and vibrant as the song.



Is this what Gospel Afrobeats sound like. I definitely need to speak to some folk at church and get some music if that is the case. I love the crowd scenes with the waving of flags which adds a Caribbean vibe to the mix. The African and African Diaspora culture mix is clearly displayed in this video. My favourite part of the video is when the girls are dressed in white and they are glowing. It is like angels singing praises to the Most High God.

In the behind the scenes clips they talk about how inspiring and infectious the song is and that the world needs to hear this. I agree. There is power in the name of Jesus!

The behind the scenes video is below.


Happy Father's Day

15 June 2014

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there. To all the Uncles Granddads and Men who have been and continue to be a father figure in the life of others today and always. May God bless you!

Psalm 103:13 As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear Him. (ESV)

Psalm 68:5 A Father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, Is God in His holy habitation. (NKJV)





Michelle Williams | Say Yes

14 June 2014

Michelle Williams new single Say Yes was leaked before the official release. Many fans of her former group Destiny's Child were hyperventilating at the prospect of the girls (Michelle, Beyonce and Kelly Rowland) being reunited on a track and in a video together. I noticed that many so called DC fans and those who are not Christian or believe in Jesus felt the need to express their dismay at the songs topic. Imagine being upset that a gospel artist is singing a traditional song about Jesus.

With that all being said. Michelle Williams explained that Say Yes is a traditional Nigerian gospel song. The producer of the song Harmony Samuels who is also Nigerian suggested the song to her.



Michelle has released a lyric video  to coincide with the songs release, whilst we eagerly await the official video.  You can find the song in its original traditional style on youtube. Michelle and co have definitely kept the original feel of the song. I can definitely see this song being sung during Praise and Worship at many churches outside of Nigeria now. It is such an infectious and uplifting song. You just cannot help singing along to it. It is doing very well on the Billboard Gospel charts. Could this be the be the new Jesus anthem sung not only in churches but in the clubs too. It has been a long time since Jesus Walks by Kanye West had crowds going crazy. With Say Yes however it is a song rooted in the gospel of Christ and I expect great things for it the blessings it brings to those who listen to it.

It is such an affirmation to sing. When Jesus says yes nobody can say no! 

Check out the lyric video below. 

William McDowell | 7 Days of Withholding Nothing

9 June 2014

Starting today 9 June until the 15th June 2014 William McDowell will allow you watch his DVD Withholding nothing for free over those 7 Days. The event is called 7 Days of Withholding Nothing. You can watch it here WithholdingNothingFilm.com. You can also purchase the DVD should you choose too. However the dvd only appears in the USA iTunes store and not in the UK one. So if you are in the UK now is a good time to take some time out to watch it while you can. 

Donnie McClurkin | Victorious

4 June 2014

We are victorious
We are victorious
Nothing can conquer us
We are victorious

When we read our Bibles and listen to the testimony of fellow saints we are often reminded of the victory we have been awarded through Christ Jesus our Lord. This song just captures that spirit of victory so nicely. No matter what you are going through in life, just know that you can make it you can survive you can claim the victory as Jesus has already claimed that victory for you.

Stay Blessed x