Lets Talk: The Journey To Moving Forward Ebony Brooks

Closed Doors come in the form of terrifying words that you never want to hear. Closed doors may also come in the form of a relationship that you had to let go, or the job didn’t hire you for the position you wanted. It can even look like a loved one who didn’t make it and you received the devastating news.

Whatever your closed doors were this year, know that God has orchestrated your footsteps through it all and He has a GREAT purpose for your life. As the year is coming to an end, know that your life is just beginning because your best is your next to come!

Read and meditate on the scriptures in Psalm 37: 23 and Romans 12: 3. These are profound scriptures and you will gain insight on what God has for you.

 

Along our journey, we must put off old ways and relearn new habits.

What helped us survive as children, will be the very same things that will harm us as adults. God gives grace and mercy where it’s needed, however, there must be a time when God will let up, so that way there would be room for positive growth.

Growing towards the mark of the high calling is not for the faint. But the same God who gave you the grace to survive trauma will be the same God who will give you strength to overcome.

Releasing your stronghold will have you fighting for your life (literally) but you will not be without help.

 

 

Pain is inevitable in this lifetime. Pain is expected. Not expected in a way that stems from a negative mindset but a realistic one, knowing we live in the world, yet we are not of the world. But there is one place where we NEVER expect pain to come from and that is from the man of God himself or the woman of God. But it does and sometimes it will. And if it does, what will you do?

Listen to what God has put on my heart to share with you. I promise you that this time, you are going to want to listen.

Link to YouTube Interview with my Big Brother, Dr. Demoine Kinney on our topic of church hurt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76q5sqJFeys



 

As Jesus hung on the cross, his last words were, “Father, Forgive them for they know not what they do”.  In Luke, as they captured this moment in time, in history, we see that Jesus left us a great example on the Power of Forgiveness. Forgiving people who hurt you and walking in love towards someone who does not have your best interest at heart, are not easy.

But with Christ and THROUGH Christ, all of this is possible. As you listen to this message, ask God to reveal to you how to walk in love to those around you, your neighbors, your coworkers, your family to include yourself. It’s not a walk in the park but it’s a walk that is worth the journey.

 

Regaining your focus will be a continual process throughout your Christian walk. With God on your side, all things will be possible, but the reality is that you will be hit with curveballs, situations, and circumstances that will test the Word of God that is on the inside of you. But these seeds (the Word of God) must grow through trials, circumstances…

Paul faced many trials and tribulations, just like the ones you will face. or have faced. Paul demonstrated the high calling that was on his life but his anointing came with a price – Paul did not quit. He may have desired to quit at the most pivotal moments of his life, however, Paul decided that he would fight the good fight of faith and stick with Jesus.

Like Paul, you will eventually come to a fork in the road, and the decision you will make will determine how you regain your focus. You can decide to quit or you can decide to keep moving forward!

Scriptures mentioned/Situations of Paul:

Acts 27: 27 – Ship wrecked

Acts 28: 3 – Paul bit by a snake

Acts 16: 16 – 25  – Thrown in jail with Silas

Habakkuk 2: 2 (MSG)

The trials you went through will be used by God. With God all things are possible, but you have to let God do the possible! God is saying to you, you may be tired, worn out, beat up but God says you are not down for the count. Listen to this episode and listen to the word that God gave me to give you.

Scriptures:

Ecc. 3: 1

Matthew 19: 26

Job 8: 7