When You Believe - Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey

 

When You Believe
             by
Whitney Houston & Mariah Carey

Many nights we prayed
With no proof anyone could hear
In our hearts a hope for a song
We barely understood
Now we are not afraid
Although we know there's much to fear
We were moving mountains
Long before we knew we could, whoa, yes
There can be miracles
When you believe
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve
When you believe somehow you will
You will when you believe
[Mmmmmmmmmyeah]
Mmmyeah
In this time of fear
When prayer so often proves in vain
Hope seems like the summer bird
Too swiftly flown away
Yet now I'm standing here
My hearts so full, I can't explain
Seeking faith and speakin words
I never thought I'd say
There can be miracles
When you believe (When you believe)
Though hope is frail
It's hard to kill (Mmm)
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve (You can achieve)
When you believe somehow you will
You will when you believe
[Hey]
[Ooh]
They don't always happen when you ask
And it's easy to give in to your fears
But when you're blinded by your pain
Can't see the way, get through the rain
A small but still, resilient voice
Says love is very near, oh [Oh]
There can be miracles (Miracles)
When you believe (Boy, when you believe, yeah) [Though hope is frail]
Though hope is frail [Its hard]
It's hard to kill (Hard to kill, oh, yeah)
Who knows what miracles
You can achieve (You can achieve, oh)
When you believe somehow you will (Somehow, somehow, somehow)
Somehow you will (I know, I know, know)
You will when you believe [When you]
(Ohoh)
[You will when you]
(You will when you believe)
[Oohoohooh]
[Oh... oh]
[When you believe]
[When you believe]

 

TD Jakes - Nothing Just Happens

There is a reason why you are going through what you are going through. Nothing just happens. God is orchestrating the whole thing. Please listen to TD Jakes's sermon below and be encouraged my friends.

VASHAWN MITCHELL - Nobody Greater

VASHAWN MITCHELL                                                        "Nobody Greater"

[Verse 1:] I climbed up to the highest mountain Looked all around, couldn't find nobody Went down into the deepest valley Looked all around down there, couldn't find nobody I went across the deep blue sea Couldn't find one to compare... to Your grace, Your love, Your mercy Nobody greater, nobody greater than You [Chorus:] Searched all over, couldn't find nobody I looked high and low, still couldn't find nobody Nobody greater, nobody greater no, nobody greater than You Searched all over, couldn't find nobody I looked high and low, still couldn't find nobody Nobody greater, nobody greater, nobody greater than You [Verse 2:] Nobody can heal, like you can Oh Most Holy One, You are the Great I Am Awesome in all Your ways and mighty is Your hand You are He who carried out redemption's plan You are He who carried out redemption's plan [Chorus:] Searched all over, couldn't find nobody I looked high and low, still couldn't find nobody Nobody greater, nobody greater Jesus, nobody greater than You Searched all over, couldn't find nobody I looked high and low, still couldn't find nobody Nobody greater, nobody greater Jesus, nobody greater than you Nobody greater, nobody greater, nobody greater than you... [Repeat adlib and fade]

You can be a Champion...!!!

Every single morning when I wake up I reflect on my life. No matter how hard I try to find an excuse not to take a risky step forward, it dawns on me how it is entirely up to me to be successful.

Being successful is defined differently and depends on the basis of an individual’s effort, tenacity, vision and most of all endurance. Some will be satisfied with the basic kind of success while others who strive to be the best have to surpass the basic stage. For those who want to be champions, it is inevitable that they will encounter extreme resistance. When such is the case it is advisable to wear the helmet of faith/ hope and keep pressing on.

Having said that, there comes a time when you, as a human being, cannot take it anymore. You try everything within your capabilities but fail miserably. What do you do when you just cannot take the next step as a result of hardships and seemingly impossible situations? The best thing we can do is to ask God that he HELP US TO PRESS ON WHEN OUR STRENTHG IS GONE; feed our minds with faith building words rather than dwelling on doubt; and keep moving. Sometimes God will allow us to go through hardships as these will build us into tough vessels therefore allowing us to become best instruments available for him to use.

The last thing we can do is give up. We will never know our capabilities if we never try or if we don’t finish the race. As they say, “the race is not to the swift but to those who endure to the end”. Don’t wait for luck! There is no such thing as luck in my opinion; we are simply blessed and not just lucky. These blessings however will manifest if we attach an entitlement to them and don’t let anyone, not even the devil himself, take them away. Let’s fight for what we want and become champions at the end of the race. NEVER GIVE UP..!!! No matter what!

My very good friend ‘Mbilike’ sent me a message dedicating to me the song by ‘The script’ featuring Will.i.am – ‘The Hall of fame’. This song is massive, please find it below. MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Deitrick Haddon - He's Able

Had a good experience with this song the other day. Just thought you might too....xxx

LYRICS

Exceedingly
Abundantly
Above all, you can ask or think According to, power That worketh through you and me (yeah)
God is able to do just what he said he would do
He's gonna fullfill every promise to you
Don't give up on God, cause he won't give up on you
He's Able
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/d/deitrick_haddon/hes_able.html ]
Chorus (2x):
God is able to do just what he said he would do
He's gonna fullfill every promise to you
Don't give up on God, cause he won't give up on you
He's Able (2x)

Oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh
He's Able

Bridge (3x):
Oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh
He's Able

Vamp:
He's Able

Don't give up on God (2x)don't you give up I don't care what the devil brings on your way he brought you out before, he'll do it again
He's Able

Ending:
Oh, oh oh oh, oh oh oh, He's Able
He's Able (til fade)

What is your Purpose?

Have you ever asked yourself why you exist on this earth? When you wake up in the morning what is it that you feel compelled to do?

We all have a standard purpose which is to worship and glorify God. We were created for the purpose of giving God the glory through our worship and righteous living.

In addition to that, we have specific purposes tailor made just for us, as individuals. Some have singing talents, some are preachers, some can work well in a company and some have entrepreneurship skills that allow them to run successful businesses; the list goes on.  Whatever it is, it's all for the glory of God and not for our lusts and pleasures (James 4:3 and 1corinthians 1:29-31).

So how can we glorify God in what we do? In other words how can our activities declare the goodness of God?

By sharing with our colleagues, business partners, etcetera, about Jesus. This can simply be done by living the word of God and representing Jesus in the best possible way. For example, by striving to live a sin free life and showing compassion to the destitute just like Jesus did.

Similarly, every time God grants us the desires of our hearts we need to recognize that it is only through him that we can do anything (Luke 17:12-19) and that everything revolves around him.

So once we realize our purpose on this earth, let us make sure we let Jesus be the center of it all.
 

PEACE - LIONEL PETERSEN

VERSE
I will worship the Lord,
For He is worthy;
I will lay down my sword,
The Prince Of Peace is His name.
King of the flood,
The Lord is mighty;
The Lord can quench the evil flame.

CHORUS 1
Peace when trouble blows,
Jehovah sees, Jehovah knows;
He is my peace, when sorrow nears,
Jehovah sees, Jehovah hears.


Feel the presence of God,
Upon the water,
Hear the voice of the Lord,
Within the thunder that rolls,
King of the flood,
The Lord is mighty,
The Lord can calm the troubled soul.

CHORUS 1
Peace when trouble blows,
Jehovah sees, Jehovah knows;
He is my peace, when sorrow nears,
Jehovah sees, Jehovah hears.

CHORUS 2
Like the breath,
I need to live,
Jehovah takes, Jehovah gives;
Gives me peace,
When trouble blows,
Jehovah sees, Jehovah knows.

BRIDGE
Judgement coming, He is my peace;
Men pursue me, He is my peace.
Judge! Judgement is coming, He is my peace;
Men pursue me, He is my peace.


I will worship the Lord,
For He is worthy;
I will lay down my sword,
The Prince Of Peace is His name.
King of the flood,
The Lord is mighty;
The Lord can quench the evil flame.

CHORUS 1
Peace when trouble blows,
Jehovah sees, Jehovah knows;
He is my peace, when sorrow nears,
Jehovah sees, Jehovah hears.

My favorite quotes

It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light - Aristotle Onassis



Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.
Robert Louis Stevenson



Find a place inside where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain.
Joseph Campbell
 

Believe you can and you're halfway there.
Theodore Roosevelt


 
I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'
Muhammad Ali
 

Jesus Take the Wheel....!!!

There are times when we wonder why we encounter hurdles that don’t correlate with the plans we have for our lives. When such happens it is vital that we let God be God and steer us into the direction that he sees best for us to take. We might not understand everything but I can assure you that God knows what he is doing. Remember he knows the plans he has for us, to give us a good future and hope.

When all your strength is gone, trust in God with your life. He will take you through the storm. When God gives you a vision, know that you cannot fulfill that vision without him therefore it is imperative that you follow him on the basis of his timing.

If we let ourselves decrease and allow Jesus to increase in our lives, I promise you, we will see the glory of god rising in our lives. In this case the glory of God is the perfect goodness that God shows us (Exodus 33: 18-19). Thus if we let him be the driver of our lives we can rest assured that we will reach our destinations and fulfill Gods purpose upon our lives.

Stay blessed…xxx

A Heart full of Compassion changes the World…!!!!

Today I woke up with an urge to write about compassion. You know there is a difference between being compassionate and being emotional. When we sit and watch other people suffering, then become sad about it but don’t take any action, we are just emotional. On the other hand, when we refuse to just watch but to cross over the road to assist, like that Good Samaritan, then we have compassion. In this case we have a strong desire to alleviate the suffering.

It is pointless for us to be filled with emotions if we cannot make a difference in other people’s lives. We sit and think there is nothing we can do to change the world because ‘it is just the little me'. However, I believe that if we add a thousand little things done by a thousand little people then together we are changing the world.

1 John 4:21-22 highlights that loving God includes loving people. Therefore if we see people suffering and we don't act when we are capable of helping, how can we say that we love God?

Please remember that when you bless others God will make other people bless you. As it is said, 'to whom much is given much is required'. Thus, if you are blessed then you are expected to share with people in need. This is not mandatory however, but let’s bear in mind that we will only harvest what we sowed. 2 Corinthians 9:10 clearly states that “God is the one who gives seed to those who plant; he will produce a great harvest from your goodness”.

If only every one of us according to our capability help someone, even once in a year, this world would be a better place. It is not that you think you are superior to the destitute but you are just serving Christ and allowing God to use you in order to touch them. Remember that a heart of compassion and servantship produces Christ in others. This on its own will change the world…!!!!

Stay blessed...xxx