T.G.I.T….. The God I Trust

 For the ABC family TGIT is the night when “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Scandal” and “How to get away with murder” comes on. Those who watch these shows drool in anticipation for Thursdays to relax and watch each new episode- Thank God its Thursday.

 There is nothing wrong to use acronyms especially when you need to remember something very important especially when you are studying for a test. For me I still love to use acronyms, I constantly need to be reminded about “The God I Trust”

  I need to be reminded that He is able to keep me from falling at those times when my world appears to be crashing around me.

 I need a reminder when my prayers seemingly go unanswered, that He heard my prayers and answered them before I even called and that His timing is different from mine.  I need to remember that He is always right on time.

 I need a reminder when my job gets overwhelming, that He will provide for me a way of escape.

I need a reminder when those I thought would be there for me disappear, that He promises never to leave me nor to forsake me.

 I need a reminder when I get overly concerned about my child that God has no grandchildren and that my child belongs to God, and that He takes care of His own. I need to know that what concerns me also concerns God.

 It gives me assurance that the “The God I Trust” is faithful, dependable, loves me, cares for me, provides for me, protects me and has me engraved in the palm of His hands.

 What does TGIT means to you?

In His Service,

Vilma

M-powering Hour

Please join me tomorrow (10/3/2015) for our monthly' M-powering hour 4p- 5pm. Come hear what God is saying to us as we continue to walk in Revelation Knowledge as mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers. I am making it easy for you, you do not have to leave your home, or get a baby sitter- all you need to do is get on the phone - yes it's a conference call!

Phone 1-712-432-1500 CC 464397#

Looking forward to what God has in store for us.

God bless,

Vilma

M-powering Hour

Please join me tomorrow (10/3/2015) for our monthly' M-powering hour 4p- 5pm. Come hear what God is saying to us as we continue to walk in Revelation Knowledge as mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers. I am making it easy for you, you do not have to leave your home, or get a baby sitter- all you need to do is get on the phone - yes it's a conference call.

Phone 1-712-432-1500 CC 464397#

Looking forward to what God has in store for us.

God bless,

Vilma

October- breast cancer awareness month

Today marks the beginning of breast cancer awareness month.

Ladies please ask your health care provider about breast cancer screening especially if you have a family history of breast cancer, African American or over the age of 40 years old. 
Men encourage the women you know to go get screened.
If you are a survivor- please take the opportunity to share your story and encourage another woman who may be struggling at the moment with breast cancer.
Facts about Breast Cancer in the United States
• One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
• Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.
• Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women.
• Each year it is estimated that over 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die.
• Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,150 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 410 will die each year.
Retrieved from: http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-facts
Symptoms of breast cancer vary from person to person. Some common breast cancer signs and symptoms include:
• Skin changes, such as swelling, redness, or other visible differences in one or both breasts
• An increase in size or change in shape of the breast(s)
• Changes in the appearance of one or both nipples
• Nipple discharge other than breast milk
• General pain in/on any part of the breast
• Lumps or nodes felt on or inside of the breast
Symptoms more specific to invasive breast cancer are as follows:
• Irritated or itchy breasts
• Change in breast color
• Increase in breast size or shape (over a short period of time)
• Changes in touch (may feel hard, tender or warm)
• Peeling or flaking of the nipple skin
• A breast lump or thickening
• Redness or pitting of the breast skin (like the skin of an orange)
Retrieved from: http://www.cancercenter.com/breast-cancer

Vilma

The Pope is coming to town

It is very interesting to see the months of preparation that there has been in Philadelphia in anticipation of the arrival of Pope Francis. If the truth be told I did not even realize that Pope Francis was also going to be in Washington, DC as well as in New York City. It would seem that all I was hearing on the news was “Pope Francis is coming to Philadelphia.” It is a very exciting time I am sure for the city as not only will they be honored to have the Pope there, but there is also the meeting of families. With these two events thousands of people will be converging on the city, some just to get a glimpse of Pope Francis. What a boost this will be for the economy of the city as no doubt all the hotels will be filled to capacity, the restaurants will be overwhelmed and the merchants will no doubt be having a boom in sales. This is absolutely fantastic.

As I reflect on all of this I cannot help but think about the stark difference between the coming of the Pope to America and the return of Jesus Christ.  The preparation of His coming has been for thousands of Years, not just over months to a year. This preparation has nothing to do with the external (clean sidewalks, freshly painted buildings, beautiful meeting rooms, and well secured areas), instead the preparation for the return of Jesus Christ is all internal- a preparation of hearts.  With the coming of Pope Francis the majority of events will require tickets to attend. Many not being able to get a ticket will stand outside of restricted areas to get just a glimpse of him. Unfortunately the majority of America will not see Pope Francis. However with the return of Jesus Christ- all eyes will behold Him- that is the entire world. The dead in Christ will rise first, then those who are alive and remain will be caught up to meet Him in the air. There will be no restriction by social standing, education, position in the church or by race- the only criteria is that you are “born again”, washed in the blood of the lamb. This by far supersedes any other “coming to America”.

In His Service,

Vilma

Trust in God

I hope all is well with you and your family. For those with younger children, I can imagine how busy these last couple of weeks have been with "back to school shopping". Having had those days myself, I do understand it all, but don't have an envious bone in my body at the moment about you doing it :)

 As part of your "back to school" preparation, please include a time of prayer and fasting for your children also. Whether they are at home or away at college they constantly need the divine protection of God. There is so much that they have to contend with, We need to pray that they make the right choices at all times and not fall to peer pressure.
 

 Having said all this let me leave a couple verses with you from Proverbs 3:5-6- Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.  

 What have you been trusting God for? Another child, a relationship, a better marriage, a job, your own home, completing school? Well don't stop trusting God to bring it to manifestation. Trust requires submission- your will, emotions, feelings and intellect. These are the things that gets in the way when what you have asked God for is not coinciding with what it seems like God is actually doing. As these verses tell us acknowledge God in everything you do and allow Him to direct your path. We tend to acknowledge Him after we make our move, rather than before. It is like you seeing someone you know and they look at you, but do not acknowledge you. How do you feel? Well God does not want us to be saying we are walking with Him and then totally ignore Him in all our decision making. Acknowledge that He is there with you, and is working on your behalf behind the scenes.

 Acknowledge that He knows what is the best path for you, acknowledge that He loves you, acknowledge His attributes, Acknowledge that He keeps His promises and that He is not a man that He should lie. It then makes it so much easier to act when we know these things.

 Please remember to send any prayer request that you may have- nothing is too small or too large for God. You can email me at mpush810@gmail.com

In His Service,

 

Vilma

 

Follow His Lead

I trust all is well with you and your family and that you are enjoying the summer so far. For those who may be experiencing sweltering heat, please make sure that you keep as cool as possible- drinking plenty of water and using sunscreen lotion is always a plus.


  As for me and the family, we are doing well. We recently returned from a well -deserved vacation in Jamaica. I broke all my rules and ate so much food including my favorite Devon house ice cream, I came back quite a few pounds heavier, but quite refreshed and re-energized. From time to time we all need to take a break and get refreshed and strengthen.

  I cannot help but reflect on a well-known passage from Psalm 23-

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.
 
The words "He makes me lie down" - suggest something done by force. Jesus our Shepherd realizes that if He does not force us to lie down and rest, we would keep going until we fall over from exhaustion. Being the wise, caring compassionate  and loving Shepherd he is, He finds us the ideal places - green pastures- not only can we rest but our needs are taken care of.

 Don't you find it very calming when you sit beside a quiet pond, river or pool? It is times like this that we are able to meditate, reflect and eventually we drift off in sleep. It is in our quiet moments that Jesus is able to get our full attention. He is able to have meaningful conversations with us and by the end of it all our souls are refreshed and we leave strengthened.

 
  Why not pause for a moment and be strengthened? Cast your cares on Him. Follow where He leads, He knows the path- potholes and all. Do not stop along the way or try to wander, the green pastures and still waters are up ahead.


 Please remember to send any prayer request that you may have- nothing is too small or too large for God. You can email me at mpush810@gmail.com


 

In His Service,

 

Vilma