Significant Memories for 2008!

As we close out another year, I would like to document 8 things that were significant to me in 2008. This list is not in order of importance however each one of them were very important to my personal and spiritual growth.

1. Being obedient to God and leaving Mars Hill Baptist Church to attend New Life Covenant Ministries on what I call blind and crazy faith.


2. Driving with Jesus on my first solo road trip to visit my family in Missouri. I was so proud of myself because I’ve always been the passenger while my daddy drove that trip. Plus I usually can’t drive an hour without getting sleepy, so 8 hours by myself was a major accomplishment.


3. Being the spiritual coach for my sistah-girl Tolanda as she gave birth to her miracle from God. This strengthened my faith because we spent over a year prior to her getting married and having a baby, praying for our future husbands and children. I witnessed God deliver on His promises to my sistah and I know my turn is next.


4. Enrolling in the School of Ministry at New Life Covenant Ministries. When God sent me to this church he told me his was sending me off to college. I had no idea that he was literally sending me there for school. He orchestrated me getting in the class as well as the class being paid in full for the first year.


5. Becoming a blogger. I have found an avenue that allows me to freely express myself. I can be the silly me, the serious me, the thought-provoking me, and down right real me which includes the God in me. The bonus is that I have met some wonderful people who have become like family to me.


6. Attending “Encounter” which is the first of three women’s retreats through New Life Covenant Ministries. I truly encountered God at this retreat and in fact this is where he met me and told me to leave Mars Hill on faith and head over to New Life Covenant Ministries in Humboldt Park.


7. Writing my first full sermon. God woke me up in the middle of the night to write this sermon and it cannot be shared until the day it was written for comes to pass. Whenever it comes, the message is already written from God through me.


8. Not falling out of my celibacy. It has been and will continue to be a battle of the mind, but my heart is determined to wait on he who WILL BE sent by God to love me like Christ loves the church. MY HUSBAND

The Gift Who Keeps on Giving

The Gift…. given… by God….He keeps… on giving
And it’s… through… his ….love....grace…and mercy…
That we’re ….still …living…in this world…. so full… of greed…
I tell you…in this season…there’s …such a… …need …
To …recognize…. God’s seed….for ….who He is…
So while the… kids are ….unwrapping… presents…..
Why don’t you tell them ….what He did
He…. cried …for you and me….
He …died …..for you and me….
He …conquered death …rose again
Matter of fact…He was born… to set us …free
And through… His life….and His death…and His life…we live
So while ….we’re…. making…. purchases…
Let’s…. think about …what we can give…. our… Savior
Who… labors in love…like …no… other
Who’s been better to us …than …a brother
He’s a friend….
Protects us …from our foes…
Loves us …with our… flaws
Opens up…. doors
Makes a way...out of …..no way
When the going… gets…tuff …He…stays
He is …the truth….a gift…who keeps… on giving
So as long…as you’ve ….got breath…keep… on… giving him
His… proper…. praise….and while you’re wrapping gifts this season
Don’t forget…that Christmas is…His ….birthday!

SAY IT AGAIN SISTAH KITTEN (textscriptz instant replay)

I mentioned a few months ago about wanting a new cellular phone and God telling me to curve my desire for a new phone at that time. Well since then I have been blessed with the phone that I wanted and let me just say, “I love it!” Of course, in the way one who likes electronic gadgets would love a new toy. Anyway, one of my favorite features on the phone is the audible GPS (Global Positioning System). I frequently use the feature to get me from point A to point B. To be honest, I have a hard time comprehending how the system works, but I know that it works!

The other day, I had to laugh at myself because I was having a conversation with “that lady” on my audible GPS who systematically tells me “Drive 1 mile to _blank_ and then turn left on _blank_.” I don’t know who that lady is and how she knows how to get me where I need to be, but I sure do listen to her. The other day I put in the address to where I was headed and the GPS took me there using a route I was not familiar with. However, I trusted her and I got there in record time. Yet once I got to a familiar area, I had the nerve to question her directions. She said “Turn right at Central” and I spoke aloud “Naw, I’ll keep straight since I know where I’m going” then I thought about it and said “Well, I’ll go your way.” That was the moment I laughed for having a conversation with an automatic system. As I was turning right on Central, I heard these words “you can trust a GPS and follow it’s directions to a final destination, but you can’t trust me and follow my directions to your destiny?”

Family, how many times have we listened to the directions of others before seeking directions from the Lord? How many times have we relied on our own understanding when in a familiar place instead of seeking the Lord for new revelation regarding that place we are in? How many times have we had the nerve to question the Lord when he instructs us to do something, say something or even go somewhere? I’ll have to frantically raise my hand in the air like the eager kid in the front of the class and shout out loud “Amen” to all three of those questions. I can surely testify that I have been guilty of them all on numerous occasions. God told the people of Israel in (Isaiah 48:17) “I am the LORD your God, who teaches you what is best for you, who directs you in the way you should go” So since we too are his children, isn’t it fair to say he’ll do the same for us? He was their GPS back then and he is still our GPS today, so let us follow the Holy One for he knows what he has in store for us and the best way for us to go in order to get there!

I have admitted that I do not comprehend how the GPS works, but that I’m willing follow its directions. Now I boldly declare that I do not know how God is working things out for my behalf. However, I do believe that He is working it out, so I will follow HIM all the way to the end of the road!! I encourage you to jump on board and let Him drive you to your destiny as well!

Loving You Like A Sistah (LYLAS),
Keisha “Kitten” Isaacs
www.lylas4life.org
www.myspace.com/lylas_4_life

P.S.
GOT GOD? If you do not know God on a personal level this prayer can start your walk with him today…….
God, I am a sinner and I know I do not deserve your grace or mercy. Still, I trust you and I believe that you sent your son to earth and that he died and rose again for my sins. I thank you Lord for the personal gift of salvation. Amen.

SOUL-KITTEN

I got soul.....like ....old school singers...
That's why rhymes... flow from my mouth ..
And lyrics.... drip .....from my fingers..
I pen albums .....like writers blog ..this ain't ...no hobby...
Got so much... soul.......Motown shoulda ...hired.... me...

I can't stop the rhythm.....when the beat hits me
Inners ....my spirit...knocks me into a zone..
Like Tyson... just hit me.....nine rounds of free-styling....
The crowds... still hype...they with me
Til the bell rings....then I flip my flow........slow it down...a lil bit
for those who slow....let em know... I GOT SOUL...........kitten

I had a million thoughts #16

What keeps us apart is distance………………………....
That truly does not exist.............
Because our hearts are connected regardless………………
Yet we are miles apart......................................................
So I think of you still..................................
Fact is ..........................................................I always will

TAGGED.....I'm IT!

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Blog Interrogation Rules

A.)Pass this on to 7 people:
Poca
Darius Williams
Ticia
Ms Behaving
Mizrepresent
Kin'shar
The Dreamy One

B.)Answer the following questions using only one word.

where is your cell phone? Sofa

where is your significant other? Nonexistant

what's your hair color? Multiple

Your mother? Sleep

your father? Grumpy

your favorite thing? Chillin

your dream last night? Busy

your dream/goal? Legacy

the room you're in? Living

your hobby? Blogging

your fear? God

where do you want to be in 6 years? Blessed

where were you last night? Work

what you're not? Mother

one of your wish list items? Children

where you grew up? Chicago

the last thing you did? Hair

what are you wearing? Sweats

your tv? Loud

your pet? None

your computer? Big

your mood? Peaceful

missing someone? Kinda

your car? Blue

something you're not wearing? Socks

favorite store? Walmart

your summer? Blessed

love someone? Daily

your favorite color? Red

when is the last time you laughed? Earlier

last time you cried? Yesterday

are you a b*tch? Nope

favorite position? lol

favorite past time? Blogging

are you a hater or a lover? lover

are you genuine or fake? Genuine

any vices? Yep

pro life or wire hanger? Life

mccain or obama? Obam

pro plastic or natural? What?

dream job? Ministry