Category: Spiritual, Inspirational

In 2008 I bought a potted avocado plant. It was planted in that pot for a few years. The man who mows my lawn planted it in the ground for me. I was very excited with my new acquisition thinking of having a great harvest soon.

The years passed and my avocado tree was beautiful. My little plant grew splendidly, full of beauty!

I was far from knowing that in just 6 days, Central Florida was going to be assaulted by killer hurricanes Irma and Maria. Such an overwhelming storm crushed my beautiful tree.

I never thought that my little tree was going to have to go through such a big odyssey. It was a long and adventurous journey for me, protecting my tree with many prayers.

Ten months later, my avocado tree was doing very well on the road to recovery. Some dry twigs can be seen, but the greenery is very exciting.

A few more years and my avocado tree has grown enormously, but shows no sign of fruiting. And since I’m a city girl, I don’t know anything about agriculture. But well-meaning people advised me to drive a nail into it. And I felt my bones chill, how could I drive a nail into a living tree? That’s so cruel!

Once , the Lord saw many leaves and no figs and cursed the tree. I was also getting impatient. I was about to cut it off, but decided to pray one more time.

And at the end of January 2023, I plucked up my courage and went out and anointed the log with oil in the name of Jesus. I spoke life as the Lord gives us authority for, furthermore, the anointing oil is the only medicine in my house. And that plant was sick and needed healing!

Look what happened two month later! I knew it was God. The barren tree was full of flowers!

I kept checking to see if any little avocados show up. All the flowers disappeared and there were no fruits. After so much emotion, my heart was breaking. But on May 5, 2023, I came to my office to review my Sunday preaching and tried to cheer myself up.

And with a little sadness in my heart, I said to the Lord, “I am thankful that you have answered my prayer. Although, I’m a little sad, but at least those flowers were a sign of hope” And I thanked Jesus.

I felt a little downcast and gave the plant a sad look. And to my astonishment, I saw one small avocado. I almost flew downstairs to take pictures and the joy I felt was indescribable. It happened in two months. Praise the Lord!

Today, I thank God for allowing me to harvest an avocado. God has used this tree to teach me once again that the storms of life only make us stronger, because He guides us with His gaze.

“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye on you.” (Psalms 32:8 MEV)

This is my Story! What’s Yours?

“Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things.” (1 Chronicles 29:11 NLT)

I can’t get enough of this gem (1 Chronicles 29:11) and owe it to myself to write my thoughts! I must do it because the Word of God fills all the crevices in my soul and strengthens me.

To transcend means to go above, to rise above, to be above. Knowing that God is both Transcendent and Omnipresent removes all fear and worry from me.

I seek solace and find sweet comfort in my intimacy with the Lord. Being at His feet is a sublime transcendence.

For quite some time I have been traveling through a seemingly endless labyrinth. It seems that there is no road in this season and the crossing is quite difficult.

Sometimes when I go to bed I wish it was morning and vice versa, in the morning I wish it was night. But, the Word of God is my sure anchor to stabilize the ship of my life. And it keeps me afloat until it’s all over.

In my affliction, the knowledge of the sublime transcendence of God, appeases my soul. Because He can be here with us, in us, prevailing over all things, but at the same time transcending all things.

Apostle Paul stated this way: “one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” (Ephesians 4:6 MEV)

God, the great I AM, is transcendent to rise above all creation! And He sees me through the whole valley of the shadow of death. And he leads me to still waters. Why should my heart feel lonely, having the great God within me?

Yours, O Lord, is the greatness, the power, the glory, the victory, and the majesty. Everything in the heavens and on earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as the one who is over all things.” (1 Chronicles 29:11 NLT).

This is my Story ! What’s Yours?

“Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God’s work from beginning to end.” (Ecclesiastes 3:11)

Have you been in love? Why do you love her? Why do you love him? How many live their lives saying they love their loved ones, but can’t say why.

It must be a definite quality that draws you to love that person. And it has to be exclusive, no one else has it. When you see that person or think about them, that unique quality arises in your mind.

So, you must mine and dig very carefully because that quality is a unique treasure that will last “until death do us part”.

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I love God with all my soul, with all my mind, and with all my strength. I am passionate about Jesus! I do NOT love Him for what He has given me, nor for what He does, I love Him for the uniqueness of His character! He is immutable, never changes! When He tells you that He loves you, nothing and no one can interfere with that love.

My love for Him is a very strong statement, I also appreciate what He does and all He has given me. My heart is full of gratitude for His goodness and mercy! But, if my love is the result of what I receive from Him, what will happen when I don’t receive what I ask for?

The language of love knows when to say “yes” and when to say “no.” And He knows what is best for me and when I am ready to receive or not.

My Lord is not like the others and His name is full of power. He is the King of all nations. The wisest men cannot compare with Him!

“Lord, there is no one like you! For you are great, and your name is full of power.” . (Jeremiah 10:6-NLT).

Who would not fear you, O King of nations? That title belongs to you alone! Among all the wise people of the earth and in all the kingdoms of the world, there is no one like you. (Jeremiah 10:6-NLT).

When I am in troubled waters, His unique quality comes to mind and becomes my safe hiding place. I love Him because He is the same today until eternity! He does not change, He is immutable!

This is my Story! What’s Yours?