Can I start out by saying: WE ARE MOST DEFINTELY IN THE TRYING TIMES!  Are you asking yourself "when" will things in life start to look up?  Or better yet, when will God start to send blessing my way?  There may be many people in this world who are saying:

Why is God allowing me and my loved ones to suffer like this? If you have ever gone through some type of emotional, spiritual, or physical pain, then chances are you have asked or thought about this question.

Sure, we know that times are HARD and it's seems like there's more downfalls in your life that you just can't seem to overcome.

But, I'm here to tell you that you're BLESSINGS are on the way!

In these trying times, why is it that we are constantly battling or should I say giving into the evil ways that our possessed within our children?

Do you remember giving birth to your child and saying: How this child was such a blessing to your life? Not knowing that later on in life, your child that you thought was a blessing ends up giving you more grief in your heart than you can stand!

Yet, you say, I've given them a good life, when it comes to being a provider, educator, mentor, protecting them from harm, showing them love etc. But, was that enough?

Yes, I can honestly say that I spoiled my children and gave them the BEST! Not that I wanted to act as if I had it like that, but I was blessed enough in life to be able to reward my children when I see their good deeds.

Why is it that when you look around, the epidemic in the United States concerning church hopping is getting out of control?

When will it stop or should I say.....please stop!

More churches' membership numbers fluctuate not due to new converts but due to revolving membership doors. When someone becomes upset with music styles, church programs, carpet color, differences with another member, frustration with a staff member, or any other reason, people move their church memberships like they would a gym club membership.

You know who you are....

Take a look around, when's the last time you've looked in the back of that closet where you have old clothes in bags, toys piling up or it's just not neat, clean, and cluttered. What about you car, desk at work, are things dirty and in disarray?

Then get this...it's time to get your house in order!

There are many of you who will continue to ignore the mess for days, sometimes even weeks. But I've learned the quality of my life depends on maintaining peace and order in my environment. So I handle the situation immediately.

Getting your house in order applies to your inner life as well. Here is a wonderful scripture that teaches you how to do it:

What's been bothering you lately? Is it your mortgage payment, your poor finances, a sick family member or friend, your car payment, unpaid college loans, your disobedient children, your poor performance on your job, whatever it may be just know that God will see you through.

Though it may seem like the road is rough...just know that there's LIGHT at the end of the tunnel! I always say just give to to God and leave it there.... I'm not just saying it....follow through and you will see.

Don't walk around with your head down and let the devil who I hate the most get the BEST of you. Continue to stay encouraged for this too shall pass.

Let's get right into it...the word for today is "Don't Sweat the Small Things, Have Faith For God Will Work It Out."