JUST ENOUGH for The Journey - Today is a good day to be GREAT!

Greatness is displayed when we forsake our own motives and ambitions for the good that we can do for another. I truly believe that each one of us can achieve greatness during our day by helping another with the abundance of what we have. I'm not necessarily talking about material things, but our time and attention given to another in their time of need goes a long way. However, for those of us who have been blessed with material things, perhaps we would even share with one who is not as fortunate at the moment.  A warm blanket and a warm coat goes a long way for the upcoming drop in temperatures.

God has blessed each of us in a special way so that we may in-turn bless another. I try my best to share my blessing of encouragement each day with all who will accept it.  I may not be passing out financial blessings, coats or blankets, but I do share out of the abundance of encouragement that I have. If we each shared what we have been blessed with then we can be certain that we have made a great difference in the live of someone else.

The reward for being great is to see the great in someone else!  Since you are great, help someone else achieve greatness and if not greatness, help them achieve better and if not better, help them be content.  Whatever may be your level of activity in the life of another today, know that whatever little bit you have to put into it that God will take your little and make it GREAT!!


Today is a good day to be GREAT

JUST ENOUGH for The Journey - Hey, What's "that" in your hand?

Why do we underestimate ourselves? Do you know that your entire life has been a time of preparation for what God has Called you to be? That very thing that you have used and counted on to get you through some stuff, that very thing that you do without having to put much thought into it...it just comes to you naturally, and that thing that you use and rely on to help you overcome obstacles and tough situations just about every time a situation happens. Yeah, it's "that" thing; "that" gift; "that" significant, special, talented, reliable, undeniable thing that is your signature/go to thing that you already possess that makes you uniquely you!  It is "that" thing...yeah, that's it, right there already in your hand!! 

God wants to use what you already have to do great things for the Kingdom of God. He wants you to use that computer to not only collect and reflect data, but to reach people in every nation, every state, every city, every community and in every home with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.  He wants for you to sing out loud, in public places, in church houses, in neighborhoods and at events to glorify His name. He wants you to reach, preach and teach His loving kindness and forgiveness on the airwaves, on streaming video, CDs, using a microphone, a megaphone and even a cell phone.  He wants us to stop minimizing what we already possess.  He wants us to understand that what we already have is made powerful and can do miraculous things when we use what we have for His purpose.

So again, What's "that" in your hand? Now take that same thing and lay it before the Lord and watch Him bless it to do marvelous things for those around you...things that will bless others, free others and lead others to God. Yes, you are exactly who God needs to send to those who are being held captive by the schemes and the trickery of this world.


Then Moses said, "What if they will not believe me or listen to what I say? For they may say, 'The LORD has not appeared to you.'" The LORD said to him, "What is that in your hand?" And he said, "A staff." Then He said, "Throw it on the ground." So he threw it on the ground, and it became a serpent; and Moses fled from it. But the LORD said to Moses, "Stretch out your hand and grasp it by its tail"—so he stretched out his hand and caught it, and it became a staff in his hand — "that they may believe that the LORD, the God of their fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has appeared to you." (Exodus 4:1-5 NASB)

JUST ENOUGH for The Journey - Sin is Forbidden

Remember that sin is not bad because it's forbidden, but that it's forbidden because it's bad.

So wise is the person who understands this principle, stays as far away from that which you know will hurt not only yourself, but those who are around you...especially, your family.

JUST ENOUGH for The Journey - Hold on for a little while longer!

Everybody is going through tough times these days. Every community is suffering from today's economic conditions, social matters; sickness and disease seem to be more prevalent than ever before. Selfishness is running rampant and pride is at an all time high. There is no sense of sharing, caring or unity as everyone is trying to do "their thing" while others are left behind and forgotten. Family units hardly exist, prisons are full and charity is a figment of our imaginations these days. Homelessness is still overwhelming and even now on the television each day we are seeing country-less brothers and sisters who are seeking something-anything better than what they have.


People are oppressed, depressed and obsessed today...everywhere. So, I know that it seems daunting for us and it is, but there is nothing too hard for God. God has his eyes on all of this. God has a plan for you and for me. God wants us to trust Him in our situations and circumstances...He's come to our rescue before and you better believe that He'll do it again! 

Hold on for a little while longer...God will and God does have last word; yes, He does!


Keep a cool head. Stay alert. The Devil is poised to pounce, and would like nothing better than to catch you napping. Keep your guard up. You're not the only ones plunged into these hard times. It's the same with Christians all over the world. So keep a firm grip on the faith. The suffering won't last forever. It won't be long before this generous God who has great plans for us in Christ—eternal and glorious plans they are!—will have you put together and on your feet for good. He gets the last word; yes, he does. (1 Peter 5:8-11 The Message)

JUST ENOUGH for The Journey - I'm on God's Time!

Myself along with many of my friends back home are grieving the unexpected death of a friend that we all knew from kindergarten until a week ago. This untimely death makes us look at ourselves more deeply.  However, I want to not think negatively about whatever amount of time that I may have left on this earth; No, I want to give thanks for the time that I've already had and the time that is still in front of me.  You see, the time of my departure out of the world, depends upon God. My enemies cannot quicken it nor can my family and friends delay it any longer than the time appointed by God.



As true believers we can look up and say with pleasure, my times are in the hand of God and being that my time is in His hand, I must also know that it is better than in my own hands. I am so glad that God is in control of my time here on this earth and being that I am up and writing this now simply means that He still has a purpose for me to fulfill and that no matter what anyone or anything has to say about that...there is absolutely nothing that can be done about it!  I'm on God's Time!


Now, I must get on with my purpose and not forfeit any time to my enemies; God will handle my enemies. I'm just to keep on moving.



Ready, set and GO!!!

JUST ENOUGH for The Journey - How Many Times Must We be Reminded?

Those first 3 words I've must have heard my entire adolescent life from both of my parents, especially my Mom who was the disciplinarian in our house. Yes we had rules and I would say that we had a lot of rules, but to be honest, I don't think that we had more rules to live by than anyone else. You see, the rules that my Mom had were simple, although at the time they seemed difficult and over the top.  The rules were to keep us safe so that we would not get hurt.

"How many times do I have to tell you to lock the doors when you go out to play?"
"How many times do I have to tell you to wash your hands before you eat?"
"How many times do I have to tell you to go to bed, get your homework done and to put your clothes away?"
"How many times do I have to tell you to respect your elders, say "Yes Ma'am, Yes Sir, No Ma'am and No Sir?"

How many times did we sigh each time we heard things repeated to us as children? How many times did we think that our parents were broken records that just "skipped"? How many times did we brush them off as if they just didn't realize who we were or that they were in essence disrespecting us in some way? 

Now, how many of us who are all grown up are thankful for the rules and the upbringing that we had as children? I think back over my life and begin to wonder "How many times" I was not caught up in the crowd doing things that would destroy my future and ultimately my life. I wonder on "How many times" I have said no to some of the craziness that enslaves our children today (drugs, drugs and more drugs). I'm thankful for the many times that I had to be in the house when the street lights came on, but when the sirens started to blare in the middle of the night, guess what, my parents weren't awake fearing that it was me or one of my brothers...we were in and most likely already in bed.  What ever happened to a bed time? (LOL)

Well, Jesus has been speaking to the Pharisees and the Jewish people since He came on the scene and He has been saying the same thing over and over.  In John 1:4 Jesus says, "In Him was life, and the life was the Light of men." In John 8:12 Jesus says, "I am the Light of the world; he who follows Me will not walk in the darkness, but will have the Light of life." In John 9:5 Jesus says, "While I am in the world, I am the Light of the world".

So, "How many times" must we hear that Jesus is the Savior, Jesus loves us, Jesus forgives, Jesus gives us victory, Jesus gives us liberty, Jesus gives us life abundantly?  How much longer are we willing to bump around in the dark, hurting not only ourselves but those in our lives that love us? How many times are we trying to maneuver our way around this cold and dark world, yet we keep falling into the same traps and snares? How man times do I have to ask you How much longer?

Listen to Jesus once more..."For a little while longer the Light is among you. Walk while you have the Light, so that darkness will not overtake you; he who walks in the darkness does not know where he goes."

One day the lights are really going to go out and you who are not in the light will be in utter darkness...darkness like you have never known ever before; darkness that can and will be felt.  Please my brother and my sister, walk in the Light of Jesus Christ and never be caught in the darkness ever again.

Be blessed as you walk in the Light today!

JUST ENOUGH for The Journey - Will it be you?

Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying: “Whom shall I send, And who will go for Us?” Then I said, “Here am I! Send me.”(Isaiah 6:8 NKJV)

Although this was Isaiah receiving his Call to ministry, this same Call is for you and I. How will you respond to the Call of God?

Know this, there are those in your life who are in need of hearing the gospel from your lips.