He's A Keeper

Live!

2010-07-04T04:42:00.000-07:00

My birthday was July 3! Many celebrated with me and many wanted to remind me my age! Lol! But Life is however you see it. I can look in the mirror and see a woman aging or a woman becoming a wiser, wealtheir, healthier woman! Has life been this perfect story I dreamed of and have written out, no. I have faced some, if not more of the challenges most have endured. The word says, "We give great honor to those who endure under suffering!" James 5:11 (NLT) If you have lived a life with no suffering or adversity, no one will really take your life seriously! Most will say you haven't lived! Ironic huh, yet people commit suicide because they have perceived that "living" means no problems.

The Word says, "If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small. (Proverbs 24:10) The Word also says, "Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it." (Hebrews 12:11) Truly living means you have strength, character, and peace! This may be cliche' but it's the truth anyhow! Everyone loves beautiful sunny weather. We love the flowers, the blooming trees, the sun glistening off the water, but it's the rain that makes everything perfect! God is infinite in wisdom thus, everything has purpose and there is a message in everything He does! The Message: The earth dies when it's always sunny, and so will you!

Anything not growing is dead. How do you know if you're truly living; life changes, challenges, and joys help you grow! If you are stagnant that is a peril! Understand what living truly is and watch yourself excel. If you find yourself ignorant in comprehending what you need to know in order to "live" the answer is: "If any man lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally without repraoch, and it will be given to him!" (James 1:5) Your lack in life is not a money issue, a relationship issue, etc, but a wisdom issue! You will learn that everything coming your way has purpose! Even if you have caused a disaster in your life, learn from it and grow! Don't say life is horrible but see life in it, advance and live!

Life is all in how you perceive it, so see it as it was meant to be seen! It's an interesting, never dull, ever-learning experience that needs to be explored every moment of the day! Love it! Embrace it! And most of all Live it! Be Blessed

The Character Of Those Who May Dwell With The Lord

2010-05-12T04:14:00.000-07:00

Lord, who may abide in Your tabernacle? Who may dwell in Your holy hill?
"He who walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart; He does not backbite with his tongue, In whose eyes a vile person is despised, But he honors those who fear the Lord; He who swears to his own hurt and does not change; He who does not put out his money at usury, Nor does he take a bribe against the innocent. He who does these things shall never be moved." (says the Lord)

Psalms 15:1-5

Heed the voice of the Lord and be Blessed always!

"Who Are You to Judge Another's Servant?"

2010-05-01T07:34:00.000-07:00

The most quoted scripture from the bible is : "Judge not." I dont care if you're athiest, Muslim, Christian, or nonbeliever using this verse, today I just want to ensure the next time you freely quote this at least you will use it in it's right context. The word says: So then each of us shall give account of himself to God. Therefore let us not judge one another anymore, but rather resolve this, not to put a stumbling block or a cause to fall in our brother's way. (Romans 14:12-13)

Now what is the definition of judge?
Judge: a person qualified to pass a critical judgment. That's a general yet accurate definition. And the bible clearly states who the judge is: Psalm 50:6: And the heavens shall declare his righteousness: for God is judge himself. Selah. Psalms 75:7: But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. Just to quote a few, so we all agree God is Judge! And His word says: For You (God) have magnified Your word above all Your name (Psalms 138:2) God let's us know His word He esteems even higher than Himself. So using His words are powerful and His word is what He uses to judge. So if God has written: Let there be no sexual immorality, impurity, or greed among you. Such sins have no place among God's people. Obscene stories, foolish talk, and coarse jokes-they are not for you. Instead, let there be thankfulness to God. You can be SURE that no immoral, impure, or greedy person will inherit the Kingdom of God and of Christ. For a greedy person is really an idolater who worships the things of this world. Don't be fooled by those who try to excuse their sins, for the terrible anger of God comes upon all those who disobey Him. (Ephesians 5:3-6) So if I say, "Brother you know that perverted joke is not of God. Continually doing that makes Him angry and disqualifies you for His Kingdom?" Am I judging you or speaking the truth? I'm not making up stuff, I'm quoting to you what God said to prevent your soul from going to Hell. Yes, I said Hell! Why do people, saints included, hate to hear that word, but clearly if the word says be sure you will not inherit the Kingdom of God for sin what's left to inherit? Hell.

Galatians 6:1 says: Dear brothers and sisters, if another Christian is overcome by some sin, you who are Godly should gently and humbly help that person back onto the right path.
Jude 22-23 says: Show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. Rescue others by snatching them from the flames of judgement. There are still others to whom you need to show mercy, but be careful that you aren't contaminated by their sins. This is saying compromising and telling people God doesn't judge evil He only loves will cause you to sin and be judged, so beware!

I put all these scriptures here to let you know when someone speaks the truth they are far from judging you, but they are doing the will of God. If you're not reading His word for yourself it is His love and mercy when He allows you to meet someone not afraid to tell you the truth. I John 5:16 says: If anyone sees his brother sinning a sin which does not lead to death he will ask and God will give him life for those who commit sin not leading to death. There is sin leading to death. I do not say that he should pray about that. That's saying sometimes you need not speak to that saint just pray for them and if it's someone that just defies God knowingly we're not to even pray for that person, he/she has sealed their judgement.

My job as a messenger of God is to correct you with the truth of His word when you're wrong! The people judging are those who do not forgive. Has someone wronged you and no matter how much they apologize or show you they've changed you still bring up their past? Guess what, stop judging them! Your judgment is they can never be more or better than what they used to be! What a hypocritical judge, because you have failed before and someone loves you still. Please stop judging them! I've learned the ones quickest to cry "Dont judge me!" are the strictest judges of all! Selah.

And for those who do not profess Christ as Lord and Savior why are you quoting God's word period? If you don't even believe His word who are you to tell me what His word says when it's all Christian jargon to you!? So, you're judging others based on foolishness! You don't believe my truth so how do you know if I'm judging you or not? Please stop judging! God is judge and one day we ALL believers and nonbelievers will have to stand before Him and give an account on what we have done. Am I going to tell you His truth when I see you in error of His word? Of course! Know why? Because God says to me: If I warn the wicked, saying, 'You are under the penalty of death,' but you fail to deliver the warning, they will die in their sins. And I will hold you responsible, demanding your blood for theirs. If you warn them and they keep on sinning and refuse to repent, they will die in their sins. But you will have saved your life because you did what you were told to do. (Ezekiel 3:18-19)

So I end quoting Paul, "Who are you to judge another's servant? To his own master he stands or falls. Indeed, he will be made to stand, for God is able to make him stand." (Romans 14:4)

Stop judging the saints of God. We must heed our master. Be Blessed

Know God

2010-04-23T00:56:00.001-07:00

Good morning people of God. It’s 2:42am and I cannot sleep. My heart is hurting because of all the confusion in the world, especially the confusion of my sisters and brothers supposedly in Christ. I dare not separate myself from the confused saints of God because it is us, the so-called people of God, the ones who have been called by His name to teach the gospel, the unadulterated truth, boldly and unashamed that have caused the people to err. I can easily say, “Well, the word says in the end there will be perilous times and the love of many shall wax cold!” As true as this statement is, today that’s a cop out, period.

So many people I love, who spend days in church, years quoting what they ‘think’ they read in His word are so horribly wrong. Where did we miss Him? Why are so many of us confused? People I love and respect dearly are on the verge of blasphemy and are clueless of the danger. I have a family member so dear to my heart who is so blind yet they truly think they are safe from Hell’s fire because some unlearned and unwilling to learn preacher never teacher keeps them blind because he refuses to grow.

The time is now saints. It’s truly time to know God. The foundation is reading His word daily, meditating on it day and night (Psalms 1:2), but that’s only the foundation. It’s time to build upon that! Who deceived us into thinking what we read five, ten, thirty years ago is still relevant today? The word says: It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings to search out a matter (Proverbs 25:2). If you read a verse in the bible 10 years ago, I dare say 10 days ago READ IT AGAIN I guarantee if you are seeking to know God He has more knowledge and revelation today in that same verse than He had just a few minutes ago! Our limited minds cannot comprehend God by still living off something we thought He said in His word the first time we read it! His word says: For the word of God is LIVING and POWERFUL and SHARPER than any two-edged sword, PIERCING even to the division of SOUL and SPIRIT, and of joints and marrow, and is a DISCERNER of the THOUGHTS and INTENTS of the heart. And there is NO creature HIDDEN from His sight, but ALL things are NAKED and OPEN to the eyes of Him to whom WE MUST GIVE AN ACCOUNT. (Hebrews 4:12-13) Those two verses should put the fear of God in us. But hey, do most of us who claim we know God even comprehend those scriptures? I boldly say, “NO!” Why? Because I am witnessing too many of us living like infidels over yesterday’s word. Rejoicing over something we learned five minutes ago, when God’s word is living not dead and definitely not in the same state you thought it was yesterday.

My heart is bleeding this morning because I love us, the people of God, but one day we will have to give an account to God, ALONE. And I would hate to be that one standing before a righteous, holy, God saying, “Well, God You know my heart.” And He replies, “Yes, …The heart is deceitful above all things and desperately wicked; who can know it? I, the Lord, search the heart, I test the mind, even to give every man according to his ways, according to the fruit of his doings.” (Jeremiah 17:9-10)

Let your doings be according to what He says you should be doing. Remember God said: ‘For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways, says the Lord. For as the heavens are higher than the earth So are My ways higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. (Isaiah 55:10) and He said: Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, That he UNDERSTANDS and KNOWS ME. That I AM the Lord, exercising loving-kindness, judgment and righteousness in the earth, For in these I delight.” says the Lord (Jeremiah 9:23-24)

So I ask you, do you really Know God? Be true to yourself then get to know Him, for His return is near and He’s coming back for a perfected Church: …That He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy without blemish. (Ephesians 5:26-27)

It’s time to Know God. I love you.

But He Knows the Way That I Take...

2009-11-03T06:46:00.000-08:00

I am amazed at how much time has passed since I have been to my own blog. It’s not because I haven’t had anything to say or that nothing major has been going on. It’s just called the changes of life. The twists and turns, or as some prefer the trials and tribulations of this life. I would love to share my testimony at this time, but I can’t because I am still in the fire! The message on Sunday was so powerful it just had us confounded. After service we were joking and I made the comment, “So if I die and I look over and see someone I used to know that means I have gone to hell.” Why did I say that? Because God is changing us into the image of His son, Jesus Christ. When He looks at us He does not want to see me, you, your pastor, or even angels. He wants every part of us to die!

My husband ended the message saying, “How the goldsmith knows the gold is pure is because when he looks into it he can see his reflection.” We may hate the trials of life. We find going through the fire, tiresome, wearisome, and disappointing. In fact, the word says, “Now no chastening seems to be joyful for the present, but painful; nevertheless, afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.” (Hebrews 12:11) The truth is without fire you will never be made pure. When Job was going through his fire he said, “But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” (Job 23:10) The book of Job is just an awesome book to read to comprehend the testing and making of our perfection.

Job learned God is just and fair. Everything He allows is for the advancement of you. The word clearly states,” Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we paid them respect. Shall we not much more readily be in subjection to the Father of spirits and live? For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them, but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness.” (Hebrews 12:9-10)

Embrace the process. It’s only for our good! Our wilderness experience can either take forty days or forty years, or worse you never enter into rest! God knew there was a shorter way in the wilderness but God deliberately sent them the long way. The word says, “Then it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God did not lead them by way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, “Lest perhaps the people change their minds when they see war, and return to Egypt.” So God led the people around by way of the wilderness of the Red Sea. And the children of Israel went up in orderly ranks out of the land of Egypt.” (Exodus 13:17-18) Follow God’s lead, be as Job and say, “But He knows the way that I take; When He has tested me, I shall come forth as gold.” Love the Leading of God today, be trained by Him and live in peace. Stay Encouraged!

Have You Ever Met Love

2009-10-08T04:31:00.001-07:00

Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. I Corinthians 13:4-8

Excuse me my friend, have you ever met Love?
If you’re unsure let me explain to you what He does

There’s no need to tell him how he’s expected to behave
He’s never unseemly or against the unsaved

He never sets out to seek his own
He exalts your needs above what’s known

He’s never out to deceive or use
You mind he is careful never to abuse

He never tries to puff up himself
All his actions add to someone else

Do you think you know Him from what I’ve just said?
Well, let me continue because He can’t be misread!

Kindness and gentleness are his middle names
Yielding to him never makes you feel ashamed

And when you are blessed he doesn’t envy what he sees
He desires to give more of what you want, not only what you need

All he hopes for, is the best in all you do
He’s not testing and trying to see flaws and faults in you

He’s not trying to see where you have missed the mark
He thinks no evil concerning who and where you are

Is this Love someone you regularly see?
No? Well, let me show you where She can be reached!

She’s not the one you see behaving rude
She believes all things concerning you

She’s not persuaded by what the world says
It’s only the truth she keeps rehearsing in her head

No matter how tedious the task she refuses to quit
Endurance is her character that is very evident

Bearing rejection, heartache and pain
She knows giving into those spirits have nothing to gain

She knows she’s the greatest gift in this world
And the power she exhibits never fails

You say, often love has left you in doubt?
Beloved, then it’s not Him, so no need to scope him out.

His characteristics cannot be matched
Because He’s never provoking or attacks

His ways are so visible there’s no pressure to learn
If He is who he says he is or the need to discern

When love’s in your presence His presence is all you’ll see
He’s not quick to give up. He suffers long and endlessly

Not for Himself but for you and me
Hey Love, is easy to recognize wouldn’t you agree?

So, next time someone says, “Hi I am love.”
You will now easily examine all the things that he does

And if she isn’t exemplifying what she proclaims
In love, you can simply ask for her ‘real’ name

But continue to seek the One who is love
And He will lead you to the one who does what He does

He will allow you to see who love really is
The things He accepts and those things He forbids

The things He rejects and the things that He keeps
They’ll begin to stand out so vibrant and unique

Then when the ‘deceiver’ comes you’ll lift your eyes above
But then ask kindly and gently, “Have you ever met Love.”

© 2009 Meena International Presents "He's A Keeper"

Get FREE!

2009-10-01T09:55:00.000-07:00

This is a shout out to all my ladies who have been in bad relationships that have negatively affected their hearts and even the men. I implore you today to set yourself free! It is a sad day when you cannot give your spouse a compliment on how you love and wholeheartedly trust him/her without someone wounded and bitter in the background mumbling under their breathe how naive you are. Wounded women EVERY man DOES NOT cheat! Cut that foolishness out. If you keep attracting cheating men it’s because you are using what you think attracts a good God-fearing man and not what God says attracts a good man. I Peter 3:1-4 reads: Wives, likewise, be submissive to your own husbands, that even if some do not obey the word, they, without a word, may be won by the conduct of their wives, when they observe your chaste conduct accompanied by fear. Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel— rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. That’s God’s way!

Now I know the next question is: What if you’re not a wife yet? The answer to that is Be, Do, Have- You have to BE-come a wife/husband and DO the things a wife/husband will do before you can HAVE a wife/husband. Successful relationships are like anything else in life. No matter how much I desire to be wealthy me doing things my way when every wealthy person tells me to do it another way almost guarantees I will fail at becoming wealthy. Thus, doing what you think the opposite sex wants and not what the word says guarantees you will fail.

In this world sex sells everything! They sell sex to attract sex! So, if you use your sex-appeal to attract men when you get him expect sex, not respect, love, and commitment. Men if you use money to attract, when she gets with you she expects money, period. You run out of money you run out of her! Let’s be true to ourselves. God’s word is true; we have reaped what we have sown into the relationships that failed. If we want love and respect let’s set a precedence. And let’s not become too high-minded when setting it, living on Fantasy Island somewhere. A man of God once told me, “People got killed on Fantasy Island!” So let’s at least ask for who we are because in reality that’s all we will attract! God is a fair God. (That’s an entirely different subject for another time.)

Free yourself today from being the wounded victim which causes you to envy every healthy relationship. Find those who have overcome their past and found true love and cleave to them and the word. The blind cannot lead the blind! Lipstick, cleavage and vulgarity does not attract a good man, obedience does! God honors marriage, (Hebrews 13:4) in fact, He created woman for man. (Genesis 2:18) He wants you to have a relationship, so He knows how to instruct you in having a great one! Follow His lead!

The Word of God will do!

2009-10-01T04:56:00.000-07:00

Psalm 46

1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

2Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;

3Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. Selah.

4There is a river, the streams whereof shall make glad the city of God, the holy place of the tabernacles of the most High.

5God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved: God shall help her, and that right early.

6The heathen raged, the kingdoms were moved: he uttered his voice, the earth melted.

7The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

8Come, behold the works of the LORD, what desolations he hath made in the earth.

9He maketh wars to cease unto the end of the earth; he breaketh the bow, and cutteth the spear in sunder; he burneth the chariot in the fire.

10Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.

11The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

Enough said.

All is well, Trust God

2009-09-30T16:56:00.000-07:00

I did not sleep last night. I napped off and on and in about three more hours I will have been up for almost 24 hours. Sleep is needed so me being up all night is not good. Many people interpret being up all night as if you are making things happen and some times that is true, but most people are doing nothing. I’ve come to see that people use the statement, “I’m busy” as if it’s a statement that places you in the category of the elite and dignitaries of our society. So, by me being someone most consider relatively busy I could have said I was up all day because I’m just making it happen, but I wasn’t. Although I want to say I’m not a worrier, it’s the cares of this life and me constantly attempting to figure out ways to solve all problems, that keeps me up at night. When I got up in the middle of the night I instantly thought of the scripture, You will keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in You.” (Isaiah 26:3)

What makes me still not trust God? I have been saved 22 years! I say that I trust Him. I wholeheartedly believe I trust Him. But if I stay up all night trying to figure things out when God never fails me and always makes things go perfectly despite what I see or thought, there is definitely something I need God to remove so that I can trust Him. And unfortunately I know I am not alone. Today, I purpose to trust God. That sounds so elementary but if we are honest with ourselves we’ll find our trust in God needs some help. Wouldn’t it be awesome to never worry or waver in your faith in God no matter what life brought your way? Can you imagine losing all your money, home, family forsakes you and you never once are afraid or fret because you are fully persuaded you can trust God?

Today do not let this be something you say because it sounds right. The next time I say I trust God it will be because I trust God. I hate going through so many changes and facing disappointments but once I truly trust God these situations will be nothing. Disappointed?! That’s impossible, I trust God! Lack!? That’s impossible, I trust God. He is my exceedingly, great reward! (Genesis 15:1) Jesus said it best, “…In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) All is well, trust God.

The Character Of Envy

2009-09-11T11:24:00.000-07:00

Now at the feast the governor was accustomed to releasing to the multitude one prisoner whom they wished. And at that time they had a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. Therefore, when they had gathered together, Pilate said to them, ‘Whom do you want me to release to you? Barabbas, or Jesus who is called Christ?’ For he knew they handed Him over because of envy. Matthew 27:15-18

The Character Of Envy

Who can stand against envy?
Just another form of jealousy
The highest level of cruelty

How can you want to be or have
Another’s life that it drives you mad
Their every adversity makes you glad

You watch and wait in privy
To find every opportunity
To condemn them with scrutiny

By you, their very presence is despised
Because there’s no equity in your own eyes
So an imitation of them is your disguise

They are on a much higher plane
Slander is the way you feel you can gain
Because their honor you just can’t attain

Relentlessly striving to destroy
The noble name that they employ
The praise of them saps your joy

How has the enemy made you this way?
How many hours do you spend with him per day
That he was so easily able to persuade?

Whenever we talk whenever we meet
Every flaw I have you boldly repeat
Longing somehow my character you will deplete

But in the end my friend you shall see
The enemy cunningly destroyed you, not me
And his hold on you won’t quickly retreat

The ditch you dug will be your own
The reputation you’ll reap is the one you’ve sown
Humiliation will never leave your home

Mercy you can never receive
Because in giving it you never believed
Many will rejoice at your calamity

They’ll say, “Is this the one who walked in pride?’
Our misfortune she arrogantly chose to deride
Now from disgrace and shame she cannot hide!

The righteous rejoice when the wicked fail
All their plans return to the depths of Hell
And the evil she wrought in her ears will bewail

I plead with you my ignorant friend
Destroy the wickedness of envy and sin
Repent for maybe the Lord may relent

© 2009 Meena International Presents "He's A Keeper"
　

Liberty and Justice for ALL...I mean Chris and Rihanna

2009-09-03T08:29:00.000-07:00

Wow. This Chris Brown/Rihanna situation is just really hard to put my finger or opinion on. My daughter is a huge CB fan which made me fall in love him. After the song ‘Umbrella” I fell in love with Rihanna. But the thing that is grieving me is not them per se but people going through domestic violence in ‘real’ life. A family member that I love very much has nine DUI’s that he has just acquired in the last couple years and two domestic violence cases that are overlapping each other right now today and after finally getting a 90 day jail sentence he only spent 60 days, if that, incarcerated. He has been going to court and spending a couple hours in jail until someone pays the bail for well over 10 years now, so what that says to me is if you’re a celebrity your perpetrator will be punished. However, if you’re not a celebrity you can get beat up horribly and your attacker will never be punished. His ex-wife’s domestic violence case keeps getting postponed for at least a year now and he can show up at her door whenever he wants, no restraining order was issued, so she has to hide where she lives from him on her own.

I guess my question to all is do we really care about domestic violence victims? Everyone is so hard on Chris because the woman he attacked make great music, she’s a star! And then there are countless others who want us to forgive Chris not because he so much deserves it, but what we’re really saying is “Give him a break, he makes good music and we love his career, don’t destroy that!” The word says God hates double standards or unjust scales.(Proverbs 20:10,23) If the law or individuals want justice, want justice for the small and the great. So, my two cents on this issue is the law is being way too hard on Chris because all the domestic violence abusers I know NEVER spent one second paying for that attack so why should Chris Brown be treated any different. The people I know and love have gotten abused and the police treated me like I was stupid for expecting them to do anything! If the law is to serve and protect, serve and protect us ALL not just if I draw media attention. Selah.

PRAISE IS A PRIVILEGE AND HONOR

2009-08-31T07:52:00.000-07:00

“Let another praise you and not your own mouth; a stranger and not our own lips.” Proverbs 27:2

God gave us two ears and one mouth for a reason: to be slow to speak and quick to listen. He even goes on to say, “Take heed to what you hear” (Mark 4:24) and to “take heed to how you hear” (Luke 8:18). Another characteristic that is frowned upon by most is an individual who proclaims their own glory yet tries to manipulate the hearer into believing others are praising them and not their own mouth. The word says let the king acknowledge you and call you to come sit in a place of honor, because if you do it yourself and then he tells you to move back you will be humiliated. Believe me, wanting praise is not a bad thing, in fact we inherited it from God the Father. He delights in us giving Him praise, however, it is freely given to Him because He is worthy of it. He does praiseworthy acts and deeds. If you desire high esteem from others do estimable things. Do not falsely imitate someone else’s accomplishment, noticeable gift or talent or earned and practiced character of esteem then pretend or deceive yourself into thinking you truly deserve the same honor and recognition that person has earned through longsuffering, persistence, and determination. Many desire the prestige and perks of the 'king' but very few are willing to pay the price to become 'king'. Character and integrity, and above all, wisdom keeps a person who is truly praiseworthy, sound and patient and enables them to rise above the perpetrators.

A praiseworthy person keeps silent, overlooks offenses and believes when the word says a lie last for only a moment but the truth lasts forever! (Proverbs 12:19) Psalms 37:8 says do not fret (become irritated in mind) because it only causes you harm. The word of God always pronounces to the reader, “Mark the blameless man, for his future is peace.” Proverbs 31 also says the virtuous woman laughs at misfortune today because she knows she and her family have a bright future. This same chapter ends saying charm and grace are deceptive and beauty is vain (because it is not lasting) but a woman who reverently and worshipfully fears the Lord shall be praised. Give her the reward she has earned and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” That’s a wow moment! This pertains to men as well, very much so! =) Just because it says ‘woman’ take heed men, understand what you hear and it will exalt you and make you a person worthy of praise. Once praise is truly earned it is a sweet reward with many benefits. The road to praiseworthiness humbles you and makes you a true person of character worthy of all the accolades due you. If you try and beguile to make yourself receive honor you do not deserve it is called pride.

Taken from book “He’s A Keeper” Copyright ©2009

Be Faithful

2009-08-29T09:59:00.000-07:00

Most men will proclaim each his own goodness, but who can find a faithful man? Proverb 20:6

When I run there are the faithful runners and walkers that I see everyday. However, there is one particular couple that I pay attention to and actually have conversations with. They are the most adorable couple to me because they are both short and round yet they walk together everyday. Today I happened to be walking behind them and I asked how long had they been walking and they said, “About four months.” Then the wife proceeded to say, “We walk eight miles a day, but I wish I could run like you then I would lose weight faster.” I told her, “No, I just get home faster! It’s about being consistent in your pace that makes you lose weight and if you walk eight miles to my three miles, you definitely are burning more fat them I am!” But instantly after that statement I thought of the fairness of God. We as people make anything the masses cannot easily do something elite. But whether you walk, bike, or run, etc. if you are consistent and persistent you will accomplish your weight goal and any other goal you purpose to accomplish in life. God honors and blesses faithfulness, so be faithful and watch your plans succeed.

The Dollar Bill

2009-08-26T12:12:00.000-07:00

“Oh that I might have my request; and that God would grant me the thing that I long for!” Job 6:8

The Dollar Bill

Money is the answer to everything
Is that what your bible said?
But is it truly the answer
To this confusion in my head
Can it really calm the sorrows?
I have carried for so long
Can it give me a vision for my tomorrow?
When I am weak, can it make me strong?

Can it fill my days of loneliness?
Can it dry all my tears?
Will it make me pure and humble?
Will it take away my fears?

Then I had to reread the message
Written by the Lord
Then I realized money answers everything
Things I desire, in this world, to afford

It does not make me who I am
Or who I desire to be
It cannot open eyes and ears
Or set captive souls free

It cannot change my status with God
Only with earthly vain man
It cannot interpret who I am
Or exhibit the strength I can

So many of us get caught up
In what wealth is all about
It is needed to build in this world
But in the heavens it’s useless, no doubt

The word says lay up your treasures in heaven
Where it cannot be destroyed
Then I realized when I haven’t any money
My strength is not null and void

My character is still priceless
My zeal is powerful and strong
My love for others is rare and needed
Jesus paid my price, so I’m free to press on

My obedience gives me favor
Even when I’m penniless I never lack
Because I am a friend to He who controls time
Without a dime, time lost I can purchase back

So when others try and tell me
I am nothing without their wealth
I don’t argue, get discouraged or fight
With all my vigor and good health

I simply keep on doing what I’m doing
Which is my Father’s will
And I will never place my worth
On the world’s dollar bill

© 2009 Meena International Presents "He's A Keeper"

The Will Of The Lord

2009-08-24T05:42:00.000-07:00

This weekend did not go as planned, at all! My husband is a private contractor. Our car has been down so we planned and purposed to purchase a new car this week and lo and behold his contractors decided they would not be paying him after months of work and froze the contract. All our plans were thwarted. How do you deal with a blow of this kind, especially after months of dedicated, professional, and hard labor? Who do you blame? Certainly, not the devil. My older sister brought out a great point yesterday before church. She said, “I just realized that Job never once blamed the devil for all his misfortunes and in his case it was the devil’s attack against him.” Most times in life there’s no one or nothing to blame. Life has its ups and downs, thus we must live by faith no matter what comes our way. The Just shall live by Faith! (Romans 1:17) Jesus said, “In the world you will have tribulations; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) Never let life tribulations make you into the victim, because tribulations come with the territory! Have Faith in God and be a victor. He has a plan for you that never fails or can be altered. Be Encouraged.

The Will Of The Lord

‘The Lord is my strength; He will make my feet like deer’s feet, and He will make me walk on my high heels… Habakkuk 3:19

Though things may not be going according to man
Take comfort in knowing God has a plan
When things seem to be lacking and nothing’s complete
Know the Lord will make your feet like deer’s feet
He’ll make you walk on your high heels
So rejoice in the Lord and take joy in His will.

Copyright ©2009 Meena International Presents "He's A Keeper"

Dedication to Jesus

2009-08-22T07:15:00.000-07:00

My Beginning and End
My Comforter and Friend
My Joy and Peace
The One I seek
My motivation
My inspiration
The One who never settled for less
The One who overcame all stress
The One who persevered when obstacles came
The One who healed the blind and the lame
The One who died on Calvary
The One who set my soul free
My strong tower
My mighty power
His blood through my soul runs deep
He is the One who never sleeps
The righteous prayers He always hears
With Him around there is no fear
My Love and Light
My Wisdom and Sight
My Shield in the night
Lord, I dedicate this ministry to Thee.

© 2009 Meena International presents "He's A Keeper"

Welcome to He's A Keeper!

2009-08-20T13:16:00.000-07:00

Hello, I'm Felicia McCloud. I write poetry that ministers to the heart. It will encourage, empower, correct, reprove, edify, or comfort, but it will ALWAYS be the Truth! My book will be published in the near future so this is just a snippet of what's to come. Be Blessed =)