Lions and Tigers and Bears!!!

My girl Jazmine Sullivan sings of not being scared of lions, tigers, and bears but being scared of love…..Listening to that song for the 100th time made me realize that I have some fears of my own. I had to admit that one of my fears is love. Don’t get me wrong, I desire love and I know that love is on it’s way, but I am so guilty of lacing up my shoes and running from love as if it were a lion, tiger, or bear chasing after me.

As I have grown in my relationship with God and my faith in him, I have grown to be open to love. I am learning that if I truly trust God with all of my heart and lean not on my own understanding, my heart is protected by God regardless of the hurt, disappointment, and pain that may come with love. I have come to understand that even when love hurts me, it is building me.

I’ve admitted that love is one of my fears and I’ll admit two more so that they can be acknowledged and prayed over, because there is no fear in Christ Jesus: Never having children is a fear and not living to my full potential is a fear. Do you have any fears?

I had a million thoughts #17

Sometimes you have to let something go
in order to hold on to what... IS important!!!!

Battlefield of the mind: My Confession

I mentioned a while back that I was beginning to become tempted by my past. Since that last letter the “tempter” has come and taken residency in my mind, making it a battlefield in which my flesh and spirit are at constant war. At times I have felt defeated by the enemy as I would daydream thoughts that were by no means pleasing to our Father in heaven. My thoughts drifted to memories and then memories converted into words and those words led to weakness. Although my state of fragility did not cause me to act, I have sinned in my thoughts alone. Therefore, I have repented to God, sought out the prayer warriors to help me fight this battle, and I openly confess to you that I am in warfare.

During our spiritual journey, we have come to learn that temptation comes in many ways. We as humans can be tempted by food, men, women, drugs, alcohol, money, and material things just to name a few. The enemy is very crafty and in his attempts to kill, steal, and destroy us, he combats strategically and unfairly. His aim is to win our souls back and get the victory that in our lives.

After prayer, repentance, and more prayer, I was led to the 4th chapter of the book of Matthew, in which Jesus was led by the Spirit to the desert to be tempted by the devil. It clearly illustrated Satan’s attempts to tempt our Lord. However, the part that stood out the most for me was how Jesus used the power of words to send Satan back to the pit of hell. Jesus said to him, “Away from me Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” (Matthew 4:10). Reading that scripture helped me understand that temptation shall come but victory is mine if I choose to use the power of words but must importantly THE WORD.

Family, when we are under spiritual attack, which we will experience from time to time. Remember to come to the battle with your sword, which is the word. Family, remember that you have the power to win the battle by telling the devil to flee and putting him back under your feet. We have choices in this life, so will we choose to worship and serve Satan or God. Perhaps, a few years ago I would have taken the easy route and lived in my flesh, but I’ve come too far to go back now…..I choose to worship the Lord our God, and serve him and him only…..so away from me Satan!

Happy New Year...Blessings for You

As we eagerly begin a new year, I’d like to take the time to encourage us to willingly live in obedience to God in 2009. Let us walk into each day with a spirit of tenacity, choosing
to grow in Christ through faith on a daily basis. Let us seek God’s word and His will for our lives, with hunger, thirsting for the streams of living waters to flow through us every moment that we breathe. Let us strive to gain Godly wisdom and guidance through consistent communication and fellowship with our Lord. Let us move forward in faith as we step in love and take strides toward forgiveness each day of this blessed year.

Family, I pray that we will grow spiritually in leaps and bounds in 2009. I pray that God will close doors that hinder our growth and open those that will develop our potential. I pray that He will cover us with His blood and protect us with His love from the top of our heads to the bottom of our feet. I pray that He will enlarge our territories and provide avenues for us to be of Godly influence to the lost. I pray that He will give us the desires of our hearts. I pray that He will give us clear vision, wisdom, and discernment in all areas of our lives. I pray that He will bless our seeds and bless the wombs of those who have yet to have seeds implanted. I pray goodness and health. I pray prosperity not just as it relates to wealth, but in all areas of our lives. I pray peace, joy, and love in the name of Jesus I pray. Amen!

As I close this letter, I’d like to say that, “A bird can never be free inside of a cage that is locked!” Therefore, unlock your full potential through obedience to God and open your heart to receive the abundant blessings that God has in store for you in 2009!

“I will bless them and the places surrounding my hill.
I will send down showers in season; there will be showers of blessing. (Ezekiel 34:26)

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.