Faith Affirming God

Alignment with the Holy Spirit

Remember how I was speaking about God leading me to another chapter in my life - A Year of Faith. It's amazing cuz yesterday, Ps Wenan was preaching at Church, and he shared the vision he had for the church this year! Radical multiplication - Multiplying Faith in our Lives.

Look! It's almost the same as what God has placed in my heart! That's the Holy Spirit at work!!!

The year has begun with many uncertanties and promises. It wasn't a blink of an eye that made it almost the end of February. Somehow, to many ones, claims have been made that the year is already dashing across. But for me, it felt like every moment lived.

It's been long. Especially January. I dont deny that, indeed, the year has began to speed up, and I am excited to know what's coming.

My Reflections - Might Sound Greek To You

Lately, I have been doing a lot of self reflection with regard to certain things. I know there are some fears within I have to address. I'm trying to figure out certain things, and for some reason, I know God's placing me in situations that make me address these issues.

Have I really let my past go fully? I might have, but have I allowed the fears of history mould my character?
I know a lot of bombs have been flying my way. Tell you the truth, I wish I could answer y'all.

Looking to who I was at the beginning of last year, I might have changed for the better. But I guess God's not done with me. It's a lesson of vulnerability. I'm taking each step, by faith, not knowing how I will react to upcoming situations, but trusting God will give me the wisdom and the guidance to be who I really am - the Shannon God created - wise river filled with the Grace of God.

Did you know that is actually what Shannon means? You can doubt, but I'm claiming that blessing in Jesus Name!

I didn't know... but my new life, God's intended for something I didn't even know...

Like I said in my previous entry... In due time, I'll have a story to tell.
But the story doesn't just come like that.
I have to live and survive to tell the story.
And God will keep me going...
Sometimes, I feel like I'm struggling..
I'm battling..
Pray for me.
It's not easy, when I feel like I'm walking alone.. but truth is I'm not.
There's God.
And there are my friends, you guys.
And... though some of my dearest have left, I know they're keeping me in prayers..
Day and night I think of them...
How am I to let go?
I don't know...

God's funny... He gives me such great friends. But then again, to take them all over the world, to places where I can't be right now...

But one thing I know... all these are for a great purpose to come. Because when the purpose comes to fulfilment, I'll be seeing them so much more again, and right now, I'm not talking about heaven. Heaven is the eternity, but before that... God has a great purpose.

Ok.. enough of Greek that seems to confuse most..

Now my life in general?

As for my life now (not that what I wrote above isn't), I've been embarking on my first mini film for Church... pray for me... filming is complete, now it's the editing that's giving me a headache.
God provided me a great new tool as well...! My brother gave me a marvelous SLR camera, that can film awesome movies..
Now, what do you say, when God constantly smacks encouragement in your face?

And beyond that... my God who provides endlessly... provided 99% of the props needed in the film, which didn't cost me a single cent.

God's amazing.... and amazing! Actually, I feel like I'm kinda addicted to these faith journeys..

One thing I realise... each time I feel depressed, discouraged or down, I come to this blog, and am reminded of the endless goodness of God in my life... this blog, to feed His sheep... has in return, fed me the most. :)

Goodnight. :)

I Feel Really Blessed!

This year's been starting different... moving different... and it's gonna be different.

Kind of know but not know what's coming... trying not to look just at the present but beyond. Trying not to look through my eyes, but eyes of faith.

In due time I'll have a story to tell... but right now it's all in pieces, but each time I look 'up', He's always there to hold me on, I know, there's something great in this... I'm just waiting and praying.

Cuz my life is different I'm learning how to live in the difference. Trying not to let difference change me but to be the difference. I seem surrounded by darkness at times, but the light within still shines bright, He's leading my way, I see it so clearly.. To the spectator there seems no direction, but really, I'm very joyful right now... though things may not be flowing straight, but I feel very blessed and things are going ahead.

What's coming? God knows. :) And because I know He knows what He's doing... I can keep holding on to His Promises...!

What can I do when God endlessly smacks encouragement right in my face? What did I do?
Really... I love it and can't help but smile and laugh at it... God's fun, amazing and genuinely sincere... I mean like, there's really no other who does this.

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you."

- Matthew 5:3-12 (NIV)

 
Today I was working and for some reason I kept wanting to listen to The Ambassador's song... so I did a quick youtube search... and found this awesome song. His lyrics are always so deep... not just a simple rap song..
 
For those who love it.. or wanna taste a bit of rap... enjoy! :)
 
Gimme Dat - The Ambassador
 

 
It takes someone with a close and growing relationship with God to write such lyrics... deep! Enjoy..
 

Gimme Dat Lyrics

 

Verse 1
Gimme dat bible

Gimme dat mic

I'll drop Jesus anyway so he can make a disciple

Can't surpass Christ there's no takin' his title

A passion for Christ I'll have you prayin' for revival

Gimma my city, yeah

Gimme dat-- less fish

Gospel of peace, yeah

You can give me dat-- fresh kicks

Gimme dat

Vest with your blessin' Lord I'm desperate

You gave me your life

So I look forward to my exit

I used to be a punk-kid

Used to wanna run, with

Dudes dat wanna hunt that

Turned our ones into hundreds

Used to run the blunt to be blunt

I wanted trees just to alter my mind

Now I find I'm wantin' Jesus

Used to run and roll mad deep with the street clique

Corner holdin' heat on the low like a secret

God's spirit penetrated my soul on a sneak tip

Took control now I'm in his floor like a leaflet

Chorus
Gimme dat fire

Gimme dat flame

Gimme dat fresh wind

Gimme dat rain

Gimme dat freedom

You can have the chains

Gimme dat God who can gimme all things

Verse 2

I know you got riches

I know you got ice

Your life is a big party

You're partyin' all night

You don't mind not knowin' Christ

In your mind dat's alright

You might not get this now

But you're kind of a Saul type

You keep with the trends

Cool's your middle name

On your pants you got a chain

The juice like Lil' Wayne

You're tattooed in a Benz

Maybe you're inarranged

Ladies, you drivin' crazy

Nothin's crazier than your frame!

(This is a shame!)
It's the age and I'm game

To be an agent of change

And at age, it's like a page in a flame

Just smoke, just mirrors, just vapor is plain

You see, a Holy God is not one of your favorite things

I was just like you,

But God moved on a fellow

Gave me good news

Dat I could use on the ghetto

Maybe it's you who wants a

U-turn to settle

You dead or you do??

I'll tell you it's been settled

Verse 3

So you got platinum?

We got our Lord

If we want, we could ask him

But he's our reward

Gotta be perfect

It can't be three out of four

If you're sick of fallin' short

Then he got a cure

Gimme dat cure, dat door, dat hero

Gimme dat grace dat never chased the dinero

How much glory should you give your boy? Zero

That would cause beef with the Lamb like a Gyro

Gimme dat day reaches you over shinin'

Truth over rhymin'

Virtue over diamonds

Gimme some change

Sometimes I do need the dough

Gimme some pain

Somethin' -- I do need to grow

Gimme what I won't ask for

Don't gimme what I seek

When I creep, I'm a sheep

Gimme your pasture

Gimme life

Just like you intended

It's like to see you raise the day you ascended