Have you heard the gospel song “Worth Fighting For” by Brian Courtney Wilson? If you haven’t I encourage you to do so, click here for the link.
This song inspired the title of today’s message. As I drove to MUSC for my moms doctors appointment I listened to this song as a source of encouragement. So much is going on and I’m able to clear my head when I listen to my music. As I was listening to this song so much was flashing before my eyes but I claimed the words in this song for me and over my life.
This is what I had to do for Whitnee’. Sometimes it’s easier said that done but I believe in God’s promises for me.
I’m encouraged this morning by Nehemiah’s journey- no matter what “fears” he had, he believed in God.
So often we as believers get discouraged because we lack patience. I admit I am one of those persons. ***CORRECTION*** I WAS one of those persons but on this journey in Christ my faith has gotten so much deeper, my trust is so much greater, and my hope is so much bigger.
I had to learn that:
And after I realized that, this became so much clearer:
I know I have a lot of screen shots and pictures today but thanks to the posts of these beautiful people who encourage me daily with their post, I was able to put my thoughts into words. When I originally started writing today’s message I was frustrated so I took it to the Lord in prayer and then after getting up to use the restroom at about 2 something this morning these posts stood out to me. I don’t know what it is about 2 and 3 in the morning, but since about May those are the best quiet times I have to feast on the Word. You would think I would be tired when I get all the way up but it is something about the peace I have- I don’t worry about it.
God wants me to have this time with Him so I can focus on how far He has brought me. Sure 2020 has been one of the most financially devastating times I have had in years but it has also been the most PRAISEWORTHY years as well. I’ve seen miracles on top of miracles and at the end of the day there is no comparison to what I’ve had to dish out.
God is telling me to focus on Him and not my losses. Because Nehemiah trusted in God and proceeded with the path God had him on, he was able to see God’s vision out. In other words, it came into fruition.
We must stay in prayer and praise God through our mess. I’ll give you an example: when I was driving back from Charleston yesterday after I had a good time jamming to my gospel tunes I get a call from Rico. Now I’m thinking he is calling to see where I am but instead he called to see if I moved the bikes. At first I didn’t think anything of it until he said they were no longer in my backyard. I laughed at the thought of “now these bums came and stole my kids bikes”. These bikes were special to me because they were all gifts from my sisters in Christ from the Koinonia Women’s Support Group. When they heard my kids had outgrown their bikes and I didn’t have the money just yet Ms. Samuel, Ms. Valerie, and Diana provided three beautiful age appropriate bikes for my little ones to enjoy.
All I could think about is THIS IS ONE OF THE MAIN REASONS I HAVE GOT TO MOVE. Some folks can’t stand to see you with anything. Instead of people working to get their own they sit and plot and wait until you leave to take what you have. This time I believe it was those kids from down the street. I guess they see us cleaning up and getting rid of things my kids have outgrown, they thought they would just help themselves. Shame on them and shame on their parents for not paying attention to them or wondering “where did those bikes comes from” and make them bring them back.
In a nutshell, no matter what we face we have to remember God’s promises to us. He said he would never leave us nor forsake us. His timing is not our timing. So although this frustrates me I have to think about my new home that God has prepared for my family and I. I have to thank Him advance for the new car, the new bikes, the new flower pot, etc. that He will bless us with. I believe God is going to replace what was stolen from us with BIGGER AND BETTER. He knows all about it and I’m thanking Him in advance because it is coming! Our breakthrough is on the way!
If you don’t get anything else that I’ve said this morning, remember this: YOUR PEACE, YOUR HOPE, YOUR JOY and so much more is worth fighting for!
Keep fighting the good fight of faith and endure to the end!
Yes I love that song. I just don’t understand why someone would take something that they know don’t belong to them but God is watching and I do believe that you all will have the house, car and bikes that you all desire. God has a plan and he is working it out.
Amen and I claim it in the name of Jesus. The house, the car, the bikes, the dogs, and so much for more. It’s harvesting time my friend. Love you big head!!
I love this, Whitnee! You never cease to amaze me with just how beautiful you use the Word of God to fit every situation! God’s Spirit breathes in and through you! Fighting the good fight of faith with you! Watching and waiting to see the hand of God work through all these things for the SPRY family’s GOOD! I love you, sis!
I love you more!
Well so many people are going through so much I know no one wants to hear my complaining so I think it is best for everyone to always think of WWJD! Looking through His lens verses mine keeps me out of a straight jacket! 😂🤣😅
Amen. I admire your temperament when you realized that your bikes were stolen. Like I said before you are a descendant of JOB. Your attitude says it all, especially the quote “Be confident about God’s plan so that you don’t get upset anymore when things don’t go your way.” And that’s exactly what you did….. because…the next quote, ” I serve a GOD that has a plan for MY life, whom is GREATER than my troubles, and makes ALL things possible.” Now dat right der, scuse my language makes me want to fall out like in the old days when I was a little girl and there was a long line going up to the pastor for prayer with that olive oil that he makes a cross on your head and when he touch you, you fall out.(LOL, no disrespect).I went to a holiness church. I didn’t’ know what they were falling out for and I thought it was funny! But now that I have lived this thang called LIFE and been through some things, see where I could have been dead but alive, could of been homeless but I have a roof over my head, Hallelujah!!! I may be husband less with 3 children but, they are taken care of, in daycare, and are well loved! Come on JESUS! We are covered my the blood of JESUS! Lord Jesus…I’ve got to stop my legs from moving because I want to DANCE DANCE DANCE all DAY and NIGHT. When I think about the goodness of Jesus and ALLLLLLLLLL that he’s done for me, my soul cries YES! SO RIGHT NOW I am like the people in the prayer line line I’m out on the floor crying out praises to OUR AWESOME FATHER! THANKING GOD FOR a SECOND CHANCE!!! THANK You for allowing me to be a part of HIS PLAN. Thank you for Whitnee (Pig Nose) to minister to me. Hallelujah! Now I can go tell somebody else about HIS Glory! Amen!
😂🤣🤣😂😂😅😂🤣🤣😀 “now dat right dear” GAVE ME LIFE!!! Thank you, I was so in need of a good hearty laugh.
Well let’s dance. WE CAN DANCE, DANCE, DANCE ALL NIGHT…ALL NIGHT!!!!!
Hallelujah God oh you are so worthy!
Thank you Lord for ministering to us both through the physical losses. For God we know YOU Have a plan for all things and nothing and no one can keep us away from YOUR PLAN. Use me Lord and use my friend Faith in a Mighty Way so people who are lost can see Your light through us. Give us the strength to keep fighting and living to tell EVERYBODY about the one who can save ANYBODY!
Amen amen and amen! 🙌🏽