Now I don't know how many of you are Hip Hop fans or Rap Fans but we must be very careful. I have been led by the Holy Spirit especially during this time which is observed as Hip Hop awareness week to look at The Truth Behind Hip Hop by EX Ministries! We must be very careful/wary about what we see and like or listen to. Please refer to the insert below:
So i'm looking at The Truth Behind Hip Hop video. Then I decided to look up the meaning of one of the so called "prophets" of Hip Hop (KRS-ONE) and he is quoted as saying,
"I’m suggesting that in 100 years, this book will be a new religion on the earth... I think I have the authority to approach God directly, I don’t have to go through any religion [or] train of thought. I can approach God directly myself and so I wrote a book called The Gospel of Hip Hop to free from all this nonsense garbage right now. I respect the Christianity, the Islam, the Judaism but their time is up. ...In a hundred years, everything that I’m saying to you will be common knowledge and people will be like, 'Why did he have to explain this? Wasn’t it obvious?'"[10]"
Jesus over Hip Hop- C-Lite that's the equation! Christian Rap is good but do not fuse Christians with Hip Hop without understanding the entire culture and "religion" of Hip Hop.
Please Christians engage in fervent prayer! It's an ongoing battle! Let the people of God arise and take charge!
Aspiring Linguist. Poet. Dramatist. Occasional Comedian. Witty. Loving. Christian. Vocalist. Reader. Me.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Birthdays are the best days
Hello all!
Guess who just turned 20 today!!! Do you remember your 20th birthday? What was it like?
Well those are questions I seek to answer later but so far It's been good. I thank the Lord God in Heaven for his continued mercies and his grace toward me. I could never have made it without him and his blessings upon me ring true in the testament of my life and my living. Thank You Lord and may my life bring you nothing but Glory and Honour and Praise.
Catch you guys and I'll tell you how it went.
God spare life. Bless God.
Guess who just turned 20 today!!! Do you remember your 20th birthday? What was it like?
Well those are questions I seek to answer later but so far It's been good. I thank the Lord God in Heaven for his continued mercies and his grace toward me. I could never have made it without him and his blessings upon me ring true in the testament of my life and my living. Thank You Lord and may my life bring you nothing but Glory and Honour and Praise.
Catch you guys and I'll tell you how it went.
God spare life. Bless God.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Guard your hearts and minds
Brethren I urge you to spend time in fervent prayer and fasting! The enemy is trying hard to divide and conquer but I tell you once the people of God are in the midst we shall quash all his plans through the MIGHTY power of KING JESUS, who gives us the strength and the wisdom.
I believe the Lord placed this for as a reference of things to come yesterday (Thursday 4th March).
While it burns my heart to see my fellow Vincentians so divided, I pray we do not become further divided, because already only God can restore unto us this peace and unity that has crippled our Blessed Nation. The enemy may think that he has won that he has won a great victory but Lo unto him for ge his has given the people of God ammunition to go to God, to seek his face and to let our prayers be like incense like a sweet smelling perfume to the nose of God.
The word of the Lord says:
Let's rise up and pray let God be our Fire by night and Cloud by day. God of War, a warrior, mighty in battle so that we would be not just- but MORE than CONQUERORS!!
Remember Philippians 2:15 Shine as lights in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation.
The events unfolding in SVG, Egypt, Libya and all around the world reveal to us that God is speaking to us, prophesies are fulfilling and is also signaling the end times. Yet I marvel at how some people still refuse to accept the signs and say that he has "forever been coming soon."
People of SVG, the entire Caribbean and the entire world is looking at you. It is unfortunate that we have moved away from "Land of the Blessed to Land of the Dreaded".
I ask you brethren to stand for Holiness, Righteousness, Justice for all.
This morning's devotions were taken from Amos 5 with special attention to verses 16-21.
Therefore the LORD God of hosts, the Lord, says this:
“ There shall be wailing in all streets, And they shall say in all the highways...But let justice run down like water, And righteousness like a mighty stream.
I believe the Lord placed this for as a reference of things to come yesterday (Thursday 4th March).
While it burns my heart to see my fellow Vincentians so divided, I pray we do not become further divided, because already only God can restore unto us this peace and unity that has crippled our Blessed Nation. The enemy may think that he has won that he has won a great victory but Lo unto him for ge his has given the people of God ammunition to go to God, to seek his face and to let our prayers be like incense like a sweet smelling perfume to the nose of God.
The word of the Lord says:
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land.- 2 Chronicles 7:14
Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.- Matthew 18:19Christians! People of God! Let's wage war- a spiritual war against principalities and the ruler of this world as he seeks to destroy a generation (Ephesians 6:12). Who is willing to stand up for Christ? Are we a generation that would seek to praise him and to bring Glory to him alone! Remember the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in Jesus for the pulling down of strongholds (2 Corinthians 10:3-4)! In the name of Jesus! In whom we live and move and have our being!
Let's rise up and pray let God be our Fire by night and Cloud by day. God of War, a warrior, mighty in battle so that we would be not just- but MORE than CONQUERORS!!
Remember Philippians 2:15 Shine as lights in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
In all things let God be Glorified
The Holy Spirit is moving in and amongst us believers and he is revealing to us a message, a strong message that we must take heed.
I have realised since the week has started that this particular theme- Glory and letting God be Glorified has been manifesting itself to me in my conversations, in my devotions and now through song.
1 Peter 4:11 and 1 Corinthians 10:31
I was moved to post a blog entry yesterday but unfortunately sleep and work overcame me but the events of tonight has propelled me with a mighty force to post this. May it be an encouragement to all.
It was Tuesday 1st March. I was supposed to be present at a meeting for Campus Crusade for Christ (CCC), but I lay on my bed and said to myself Ten more minutes. Sadly, I left my cupboard doors open and I got up to close them, when I lay down to rest again, I heard a cracking sound. Lo and Behold my glasses! They broke right down the middle.
So we could examine this two ways:
1) If I had gone before instead of delaying, I probably would still have my glasses in tact today.
2) Knowing how dependent upon the glasses I was, the enemy was thinking this would stop me from going to the meeting.
Wrong!!! Glory be to GOD.
I then asked God to be my eyes and be my sight. Let me see through your eyes. It was not by chance that my Morning's devotions was Luke 4:18
When relaying the events to my roomie, she said to me, "Wow you must be really strong in your faith, the enemy is coming at you hard." (Prior events may have led her to think this way).
I had not thought about it in that way but I say Praise be to God for he is always by my side. I did go to my meeting and in the Treasure hunt I was able to find the first clue- "sightless" and I had an awesome time in the presence of God's people in Praise and Worship. "Glory be to God".
On Wednesday, I set out to get a new pair of glasses. Two out of three attempts seemed futile because of my timing. On my third attempt, I found a place that does "walk-ins". Upon reviewing my prescription the Owner of the Store (I presume) said to me, "I don't know how you are seeing without them", I said " I walk by faith and not by sight" even as I'm typing that quotation, the same line was sung in a song, at that very moment!!!! Glory to God!!!!
During my search I did get discouraged, didn't listen to God's directions and I was dismayed. Thanks be to God however, for not leaving me and for still guiding me. If that wasn't enough. I had a class at the appointed hour of 3 and in waiting on the Shuttle Service to get home we were delayed, I got to class 15 minutes before it was finished and I had a presentation to do!!!!
Glory be to God, my lecturer allowed me to do my Presentation, next week!!!! All the Glory belongs to you oh God....
I can indeed say I walk by FAITH and not by SIGHT.
I have realised since the week has started that this particular theme- Glory and letting God be Glorified has been manifesting itself to me in my conversations, in my devotions and now through song.
1 Peter 4:11 and 1 Corinthians 10:31
"If anyone speaks, let him speak as the oracles of God. If anyone ministers, let him do it as with the ability which God supplies, that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom belong the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen." 1 Peter 4:11-13
"Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.12 Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you; 13 but rejoice to the extent that you partake of Christ’s sufferings, that when His glory is revealed, you may also be glad with exceeding joy." 1 Corinthians 10:31
I was moved to post a blog entry yesterday but unfortunately sleep and work overcame me but the events of tonight has propelled me with a mighty force to post this. May it be an encouragement to all.
It was Tuesday 1st March. I was supposed to be present at a meeting for Campus Crusade for Christ (CCC), but I lay on my bed and said to myself Ten more minutes. Sadly, I left my cupboard doors open and I got up to close them, when I lay down to rest again, I heard a cracking sound. Lo and Behold my glasses! They broke right down the middle.
So we could examine this two ways:
1) If I had gone before instead of delaying, I probably would still have my glasses in tact today.
2) Knowing how dependent upon the glasses I was, the enemy was thinking this would stop me from going to the meeting.
Wrong!!! Glory be to GOD.
I then asked God to be my eyes and be my sight. Let me see through your eyes. It was not by chance that my Morning's devotions was Luke 4:18
When relaying the events to my roomie, she said to me, "Wow you must be really strong in your faith, the enemy is coming at you hard." (Prior events may have led her to think this way).
I had not thought about it in that way but I say Praise be to God for he is always by my side. I did go to my meeting and in the Treasure hunt I was able to find the first clue- "sightless" and I had an awesome time in the presence of God's people in Praise and Worship. "Glory be to God".
On Wednesday, I set out to get a new pair of glasses. Two out of three attempts seemed futile because of my timing. On my third attempt, I found a place that does "walk-ins". Upon reviewing my prescription the Owner of the Store (I presume) said to me, "I don't know how you are seeing without them", I said " I walk by faith and not by sight" even as I'm typing that quotation, the same line was sung in a song, at that very moment!!!! Glory to God!!!!
During my search I did get discouraged, didn't listen to God's directions and I was dismayed. Thanks be to God however, for not leaving me and for still guiding me. If that wasn't enough. I had a class at the appointed hour of 3 and in waiting on the Shuttle Service to get home we were delayed, I got to class 15 minutes before it was finished and I had a presentation to do!!!!
Glory be to God, my lecturer allowed me to do my Presentation, next week!!!! All the Glory belongs to you oh God....
I can indeed say I walk by FAITH and not by SIGHT.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
New Year, Indeed brings new things.
Well those of you who were following this blog, would have noticed that I deleted the previous posts. I felt that since this is indeed a new year, I have adopted a different mindset and now I'm more centered and focused on the things of God. That is to say, I don't think that those previous posts totally exhibited that so- start anew, we shall.
This year has been the most challenging thus far. And guess what? 'Tis only just begun! (U cud tell I been reading Shakespeare eh- Othello to be exact and if you weren't well now you are :) ) I learnt how to cope with death in my family the second time around, except this time it was really close to home. RIP to my Uncle and now my Grandmother, I love you Lilly O. Castello, I still think about you and miss you to this day, I'll make you proud!
Then, I had a complete change of attitude a turn around- Moreso, in my Christian walk. I shed the laid-back attitude for a more progressive and proactive stance and through the encouragement of my friends and my faith in God, I am going full speed ahead in the things of God.
Thus, I encourage all my friends and family to take time out and spend some time with God you may be missing what he has to say by not giving him an ear! Don't let him have to call your name thrice!
Be Blessed,
Be encouraged
Hold the Faith- Trust in the eternal hope, the solid rock on which we stand
God Bless :D
Maximize your week, Pray a little more :) *Week Of Prayer*
This year has been the most challenging thus far. And guess what? 'Tis only just begun! (U cud tell I been reading Shakespeare eh- Othello to be exact and if you weren't well now you are :) ) I learnt how to cope with death in my family the second time around, except this time it was really close to home. RIP to my Uncle and now my Grandmother, I love you Lilly O. Castello, I still think about you and miss you to this day, I'll make you proud!
Then, I had a complete change of attitude a turn around- Moreso, in my Christian walk. I shed the laid-back attitude for a more progressive and proactive stance and through the encouragement of my friends and my faith in God, I am going full speed ahead in the things of God.
Thus, I encourage all my friends and family to take time out and spend some time with God you may be missing what he has to say by not giving him an ear! Don't let him have to call your name thrice!
Be Blessed,
Be encouraged
Hold the Faith- Trust in the eternal hope, the solid rock on which we stand
God Bless :D
Maximize your week, Pray a little more :) *Week Of Prayer*
Monday, February 21, 2011
Hello All
Hellloo!
I trust that you had a great day today and an even awesomer weekend like I did :)
Well I spent some time in the awesome presence of God and it was worth every minute, second and ounce of my time!
You may have noticed that I renamed the blog- If you didnt well voila! I did.
I plan to take a more spiritual approach to my blog entries and I hope that it blesses all who it comes into contact with.
Look out for more posts soon!
Be Blessed Ya'll :)
Virtuoso.....Shanelle
I trust that you had a great day today and an even awesomer weekend like I did :)
Well I spent some time in the awesome presence of God and it was worth every minute, second and ounce of my time!
You may have noticed that I renamed the blog- If you didnt well voila! I did.
I plan to take a more spiritual approach to my blog entries and I hope that it blesses all who it comes into contact with.
Look out for more posts soon!
Be Blessed Ya'll :)
Virtuoso.....Shanelle
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