El Elyon, The Most High God, I give all glory, honour and praise to Your Name. I come before You and ask for forgiveness of all sins, whether it be of thought, word or deed; seen and unseen; known and unknown.
Today, I thank You that You’re going to do it again! Restoration is mine! Anointing is mine! Lifting is mine! Joy is mine! My heart’s desire is mine, as long as I remain in sync with the plans You have for me! It’s all for the taking, so my prayer is that You will find me ready. I ask You to go ahead and protect me from all that may come my way (seen and unseen, known and unknown), preventing me from carrying out the things held within this day. I know that I wrestle not only against flesh and blood, so buffer me against it all. Allow me to take You at Your Word, as I approach life today. Open my eyes, so I will realise You in a new way. I give thanks that You change not and that You are the same yesterday, today and forever, but in each waking moment I can realise Your different attributes: For You are El Elyon, of all seasons. The weather and life can throw a multitude of varying things my way but You, Father God, change not! For that, again, I give You all the glory, honour and praise: HalleluYah! Move within me, so I will not be without. As I move in and with Your Holy Spirit, I will exist with the power I have been ordained with. I will exist equipped with everything needed for this day. Today, I will be victorious! Today, Father God, I trust in You.
For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating as far as the division of the soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12 (AMP)
I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who has existed from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong and vigorous, and the word of God remains [always] in you, and you have been victorious over the evil one [by accepting Jesus as Savior].
1 John 2:14 (AMP)
For everyone born of God is victorious and overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has conquered and overcome the world—our [continuing, persistent] faith [in Jesus the Son of God].
1 John 5:4 (AMP)
20 Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood [that sealed, ratified] the everlasting agreement (covenant, testament),
21 Strengthen (complete, perfect)and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ (the Messiah); to Whom be the glory forever and ever (to the ages of the ages).
13 If I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love [for others growing out of God’s love for me], then I have become only a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal [just an annoying distraction].
2 And if I have the gift of prophecy[and speak a new message from God to the people], and understand all mysteries, and [possess] all knowledge; and if I have all [sufficient] faith so that I can remove mountains, but do not have love [reaching out to others], I am nothing.
3 If I give all my possessions to feed the poor, and if I surrender my body to be burned, but do not have love, it does me no good at all.
4 Love endures with patience and serenity, love is kind and thoughtful, and is not jealous or envious; love does not brag and is not proud or arrogant.
5 It is not rude; it is not self-seeking, it is not provoked [nor overly sensitive and easily angered]; it does not take into account a wrong endured.
6 It does not rejoice at injustice, but rejoices with the truth [when right and truth prevail].
7 Love bears all things [regardless of what comes], believes all things [looking for the best in each one], hopes all things [remaining steadfast during difficult times], endures all things [without weakening].
8 Love never fails [it never fades nor ends]. But as for prophecies, they will pass away; as for tongues, they will cease; as for the gift of special knowledge, it will pass away.
9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part [for our knowledge is fragmentary and incomplete].
10 But when that which is complete and perfect comes, that which is incomplete and partial will pass away.
11 When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things.
12 For now [in this time of imperfection] we see in a mirror dimly [a blurred reflection, a riddle, an enigma], but then [when the time of perfection comes we will see reality] face to face. Now I know in part [just in fragments], but then I will know fully, just as I have been fully known [by God].
13 And now there remain: faith [abiding trust in God and His promises], hope [confident expectation of eternal salvation], love [unselfish love for others growing out of God’s love for me], these three [the choicest graces]; but the greatest of these is love.
Because He IS, you are, so say the above and below statements with confidence…
I AM WHO THE MOST HIGH GOD SAYS I AM;
I am the apple of His eye;
10 “He found him in a desert land, in the howling wasteland of a wilderness; He kept circling him, He took care of him, He protected him as the apple of His eye.
11 “As an eagle that protects its nest, that flutters over its young, He spread out His wings and took them, He carried them on His pinions.
Deuteronomy 32:10-11 (AMP)
I am ALL He says I am; and can do ALL He says I can do;
I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]
Philippians 4:13 (AMP)
I am ALL that The Most High God has called me to;
For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable [for He does not withdraw what He has given, nor does He change His mind about those to whom He gives His grace or to whom He sends His call].
Romans 11:29 (AMP)
I am a work in progress;
2 And do not be conformed to this world [any longer with its superficial values and customs], but be transformed and progressively changed [as you mature spiritually] by the renewing of your mind [focusing on godly values and ethical attitudes], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His plan and purpose for you].
Romans 12:2 (AMP)
I am BEAUTIFUL;
God Set Eternity in the Heart of Man
11 He has made everything beautiful and appropriate in its time. He has also planted eternity [a sense of divine purpose] in the human heart [a mysterious longing which nothing under the sun can satisfy, except God]—yet man cannot find out (comprehend, grasp) what God has done (His overall plan) from the beginning to the end.
Ecclesiastes 3:11 (AMP)
I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
I will give thanks and praise to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Wonderful are Your works, And my soul knows it very well.
Psalm 139:14 (AMP)
I am INTELLIGENT;
An excellent woman [one who is spiritual, capable, intelligent, and virtuous], who is he who can find her? Her value is more precious than jewels and her worth is far above rubies or pearls.
Proverbs 31:10 (AMP)
I am CHOSEN;
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, a [special] people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies [the wonderful deeds and virtues and perfections] of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
1 Peter 2:9 (AMP)
I am LOVEABLE;
We have come to know [by personal observation and experience], and have believed [with deep, consistent faith] the love which God has for us. God is love, and the one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides continually in him.
1 John 4:16 (AMP)
I am LOVED
I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too are to love one another.
John 13:24 (AMP)
I am MADE IN HIS IMAGE
So God created man in His own image, in the image and likeness of God He created him; male and female He created them.
Genesis 1:27 (AMP)
I am STRONG
And He will also confirm you to the end [keeping you strong and free of any accusation, so that you will be] blameless and beyond reproach in the day [of the return] of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 1:8 (AMP)
10 So I am well pleased with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, and with difficulties, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak [in human strength], then I am strong [truly able, truly powerful, truly drawing from God’s strength].
2 Corinthians 12:10 (AMP)
I am VALUABLE
Indeed the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Do not be afraid; you are far more valuable than many sparrows.
Luke 12:7 (AMP)
I am VALUABLE
Consider the ravens, for they neither sow [seed] nor reap [the crop]; they have no storehouse or barn, and yet God feeds them. How much more valuable are you than the birds!
Luke 12:24 (AMP)
I am the WOMAN/MAN GOD ORDAINED ME TO BE; and
Your eyes have seen my unformed substance; and in Your book were all written the days that were appointed for me, when as yet there was not one of them [even taking shape].
Psalm 139:16 (AMP)
I am VICTORIOUS
I am writing to you, fathers [those believers who are spiritually mature], because you know Him who has existed from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men [those believers who are growing in spiritual maturity], because you have been victorious and have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children [those who are new believers, those spiritually immature], because you have come to know the Father.
1 John 2:13 (AMP)
I am WORTHY
I have been crucified with Christ [that is, in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body I live by faith [by adhering to, relying on, and completely trusting] in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
Galatians 2:20 (AMP)
I am WORTHY
…….and walk continually in love [that is, value one another—practice empathy and compassion, unselfishly seeking the best for others], just as Christ also loved you and gave Himself up for us, an offering and sacrifice to God [slain for you, so that it became] a sweet fragrance.
Ephesians 5:2 (AMP)
I am WORTHY
Above all, have fervent and unfailing love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins [it overlooks unkindness and unselfishly seeks the best for others].
Ehyer Asher Ehyer, I Am that I Am, I come before You giving all glory, honour, thanks and praise, which is due to Your Name. I lift You up with my spirit, asking for forgiveness of sins of thoughts, words and deeds; seen and unseen; and known and unknown. I know that all I have to do is ask it, earnestly, and I shall receive, as Your Word tells me so.
Today, I pray for a connection with You, like never before. I open my spirit and welcome Your Spirit into my mind, heart and soul and every aspect of me, and pray that Your will be done. Cover me and open my physical and spiritual eyes, so I may not only realise but also be able to feel what is being done. I pray that I may know You and the FULL power of the resurrection of Your Son, my Lord Jesus Christ. I pray that every conversation and thing in my physical and spiritual space will not go unnoticed. Close every door that needs to be closed and open those that need to be opened. I pray that Your glory and brilliance will rise upon me. Do a good work within me; I stand amazed in Your presence and await Your instruction. Today, I choose to arise and face this day, knowing that I will not leave it being the same. Today, my Mighty God, I trust in You.
15 Further, you have workmen in abundance: stonecutters and stonemasons and carpenters, and all men who are skillful in every kind of work.
16 As for the gold, the silver, the bronze, and the iron, there is no limit. So arise and begin working, and may the Lord be with you.”
1 Chronicles 22:15-16 (AMP)
1 “Arise [from spiritual depression to a new life], shine [be radiant with the glory and brilliance of the Lord]; for your light has come, And the glory and brilliance of the Lord has risen upon you.
2 “For in fact, darkness will cover the earth and deep darkness will cover the peoples; but the Lord will rise upon you [Jerusalem] and His glory and brilliance will be seen on you.
3 “Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising.
Isaiah 60:1 (AMP)
Yet, O Lord, You are our Father; We are the clay, and You our Potter, And we all are the work of Your hand.
Isaiah 64:8 (AMP)
The word which came to Jeremiah from the Lord: “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will make you hear My words.” Then I went down to the potter’s house, and saw that he was working at the wheel. …
Jeremiah 18:1 (AMP)
20 Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood [that sealed, ratified] the everlasting agreement (covenant, testament),
21 Strengthen (complete, perfect)and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ (the Messiah); to Whom be the glory forever and ever (to the ages of the ages).
Abba Father, I come before You, giving all glory, honour and praise. I thank You for the blessing of another day and praise You because You are great. I praise You because You are my comfort and protector and I thank You for forgiving me of all sin whether they be of thought, word or deed; known and unknown; seen and unseen. I worship You. You are the God of morning, noon and night; You are my God. Heaven and earth may pass away but You, and Your Word, will remain; unchanged.
Today, as my eyes are open to what I face each and every day, I put You before every task and person I am to meet. Your Word tells me that I wrestle not again flesh and blood but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of the present darkness. I pray that You cover me from the hairs on my head to the soles of my feet, inside and out, with Your Holy Spirit. Though I walk in the shadows of death I fear no thing nor anybody, for You are with me. As I look to the left and the right may the only thing I see and be aware of is The Blood and its properties of protection. Never has there been a time that I have needed to be covered in The Blood of Your Son Jesus Christ. I place every member of my family before You; whether they be family by spirit or blood. I request that You cover them and saturate their spirit and soul with Your Holy Spirit. I pray that today, they will receive a revelation of Your saving grace, the powers which exist and what they are up against. May they lean not on their own understanding but on Yours; with true confidence in You and Your power. We are covered by Your Mighty Hand and in You may we put all our trust.
“No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; And every tongue that rises against you in judgment you will condemn. This [peace, righteousness, security, and triumph over opposition] is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And this is their vindication from Me,” says the Lord.
Isaiah 54:17 (AMP)
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood [contending only with physical opponents], but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this [present] darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural)places.
Ephesians 6:12 (AMP)
3 For though we walk in the flesh [as mortal men], we are not carrying on our [spiritual] warfare according to the flesh and using the weapons of man.
4 The weapons of our warfare are not physical [weapons of flesh and blood]. Our weapons are divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses.
5 We are destroying sophisticated arguments and every exalted and proud thing that sets itself up against the [true] knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought and purpose captive to the obedience of Christ,
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (AMP)
20 Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood [that sealed, ratified] the everlasting agreement (covenant, testament),
21 Strengthen (complete, perfect)and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ (the Messiah); to Whom be the glory forever and ever (to the ages of the ages).
3 “Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are the poor in spirit [those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].
4 “Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God’s grace] are those who mourn [over their sins and repent], for they will be comforted [when the burden of sin is lifted].
5 “Blessed [inwardly peaceful, spiritually secure, worthy of respect] are the gentle [the kind-hearted, the sweet-spirited, the self-controlled], for they will inherit the earth.
6 “Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied.
7 “Blessed [content, sheltered by God’s promises] are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
8 “Blessed [anticipating God’s presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God.
9 “Blessed [spiritually calm with life-joy in God’s favor] are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they will [express His character and] be called the sons of God.
10 “Blessed [comforted by inner peace and God’s love] are those who are persecuted for doing that which is morally right, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].
11 “Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil things against you because of [your association with] Me.
12 Be glad and exceedingly joyful, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely inexhaustible]; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Father God, I thank You for laying me to sleep last night and waking me up this morning. For that reason alone, I am aware You are not through with me yet, and I lift You up and give You all the glory and all the praise. I request that You forgive me of all sins, be they of thought, word or deed; known and unknown; seen and unseen
Today, I thank You for Your blessings; Your comfort; Your love; Your kindness; Your forgiveness; and Your Son Jesus Christ. I thank You for life itself and that no matter what today holds, I can count on You that it will be a good day. Today, I take You at Your Word and am encouraged that You are The One Who holds my life in Your Mighty Hand. I find hope within the pages of the Holy Bible and know that whatever I put my hand to, I shall be victorious. Because I have You by my side, You will not allow me to stumble or fall. As I take time to read Your Word, may I be corrected and enlightened by the words held within every page and may it be received in the correct context. It is my prayer that I will truly understand what Your Spirit is saying to mine. May I be edified, as I read Your Word and go about my daily tasks. May everything and everyone I come into contact with today, be for my edification. May I also be used for Your glory. I trust in You.
“No weapon that is formed against you will succeed; And every tongue that rises against you in judgment you will condemn. This [peace, righteousness, security, and triumph over opposition] is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, And this is their vindication from Me,” says the Lord.
Isaiah 54:17 (AMP)
He has also established them forever and ever; He has made a decree which shall not pass away.
Psalm 148:6 (AMP)
Who keeps our soul among the living, and does not allow our feet to be moved.
Psalm 66:9 (NKJV)
18 For I assure you and most solemnly say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke [of the pen] will pass from the Law until all things [which it foreshadows] are accomplished.
Matthew5:18 (AMP)
What then is the right course, believers? When you meet together, each one has a psalm, a teaching, a revelation (disclosure of special knowledge), a tongue, or an interpretation. Let everything be constructive and edifying and done for the good of all the church.
1 Corinthians 14:26 (AMP)
[For my hope is] that their hearts may be encouraged as they are knit together in [unselfish] love, so that they may have all the riches that come from the full assurance of understanding [the joy of salvation], resulting in a true [and more intimate] knowledge of the mystery of God, that is, Christ,
Colossians 2:2 (AMP)
20 Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood [that sealed, ratified] the everlasting agreement (covenant, testament),
21 Strengthen (complete, perfect)and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ (the Messiah); to Whom be the glory forever and ever (to the ages of the ages).
For a while I have been in a quandary about life and myself and have been trying to strike a balance between being a woman; being female; being single; being Marcia; and being an Ambassador of Christ. I have had undertones of feeling unworthy of speaking about certain things (in my prayers), and it came to me that, whilst following Christ; whilst renaming and revamping this blog (calling it Relentlessly Unapologetic), I am being relentless by persisting in what I aim to do. My goal is to be on fire for Him, at all times, and to hopefully get others to look within themselves and do the same. We must speak things into existence and realise that life and death is in the power of the tongue. It is by having continuous conversations with my daughter that I am able to allow this to sink in. She won’t allow it and I don’t blame her! Being realistic and transparent, I won’t always be thinking this way but it is my aim to be. Our relationship with The Most High God (and in general) is a process, and one by which we must keep going. Speaking negatively is exactly what You speak into your life if that is what you dwell on and speak about with others. When concerning yourself (or anything), positivity is key. Through it all; through the doubts, noises in my head and all the things against me I am being Relentless and I am Unapologetic about it. The Most High God (with all my failings, weaknesses and everything else) is my first port of call: The Word is the yardstick by which I exist. There is no room for doubt but loads of room for doing what needs to be done.
30 But when he saw [the effects of] the wind, he was frightened, and he began to sink, and he cried out, “Lord, save me!”
31 Immediately Jesus extended His hand and caught him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?”
32 And when they got into the boat, the wind ceased.
Matthew 14:30-32 (AMP)
I can do all things/everything (not just some things) through Christ who strengthens me
10 So I am well pleased with weaknesses, with insults, with distresses, with persecutions, and with difficulties, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak [in human strength], then I am strong [truly able, truly powerful, truly drawing from God’s strength].
I am convinced and confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will [continue to] perfect and complete it until the day of Christ Jesus [the time of His return]
Philippians 1:6 (AMP)
But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a consecrated nation, a [special] people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies [the wonderful deeds and virtues and perfections] of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing [through the experience of your faith] that by the power of the Holy Spirit you will abound in hope and overflow with confidence in His promises.
Romans 15:13 (AMP)
Ican do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose—I am self-sufficient in Christ’s sufficiency; I am ready for anything and equal to anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]
Remind Me [of your merits with a thorough report], let us plead and argue our case together;
State your position, that you may be proved right.
Isaiah 43:26 (AMP)
28 And we know [with great confidence] that God [who is deeply concerned about us] causes all things to work together [as a plan] for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to His plan and purpose.
29 For those whom He foreknew [and loved and chose beforehand], He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son [and ultimately share in His complete sanctification], so that He would be the firstborn [the most beloved and honored] among many believers.
30 And those whom He predestined, He also called; and those whom He called, He also justified [declared free of the guilt of sin]; and those whom He justified, He also glorified [raising them to a heavenly dignity].
Romans 8:28-30 (AMP)
Through Him, therefore, let us at all times offer up to God a sacrifice of praise, which is the fruit of lips that thankfully acknowledge and confess and glorify His name.
Hebrews 13:15 (AMP)
Concerning yourself, what is it that YOU are relentlessly unapologetic about? The time has come when we need to rise up in whatever we have been called to do or be. Is there something that is burning within, that you feel you’re too young, too old, too fat, too thin, too black, not black enough, too white, not white enough, not educated enough…God cares for the whole of us, not just the spirit man. When we step into our particular calling, whatever it may be, He is interested in adapting, building and strengthening, the whole of us. Whatever is your gift, that is what you need to pray about. I have changed the name of my blog and intend to grow into it: Speak things into existence. I suggest you do it too…speak things into existence and step into what will come into fruition; what will be your future and that of those you come in contact with physically or virtually. Take YHWH at His Word.
So will My word be which goes out of My mouth; It will not return to Me void (useless, without result), without accomplishing what I desire, and without succeeding in the matter for which I sent it.
Isaiah 55:11 (AMP)
I assure you and most solemnly say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea!’ and does not doubt in his heart [in God’s unlimited power], but believes that what he says is going to take place, it will be done for him [in accordance with God’s will].
Mark 11:23 (AMP)
Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart].
Abba Father, I come before You this morning, giving all glory, honour and praise. I thank You for Who You are and Who You will always be, and for being concerned with every aspect of me; physically, mentally and spiritually. I humbly ask You to forgive me of all sins and create in me a new heart; purified and ready for service.
Today, I choose to walk within the realms of the gifts You have placed in my life. Whatever plan is in my path, I ask that You be my constant shadow. Where I am weak, Mighty God, I pray that You are strong. Where I doubt, give me direction. I pray, today, I will feel Your presence, like never before. King David prayed with surety and said, though he walked through the valley of the shadow of death, he would fear no evil. Help me to learn from his prayers, Your Word, as it has been written to assist us all to live a life pleasing to You. Help me to take his words and apply it to my life. Death can arrive at anytime but I know this can either be a physical or spiritual death. Your Word tells me to die every day. Knowing this, I come before You, dying to sin but standing, breathing and existing within You. No matter what the circumstance, condition or situation, I lift my focus and ask that I be given strength to lead a life pleasing to You. I can do all things via my Lord Jesus Christ Who strengthens me, but only by Your help. As I start this day, rebuild my strength; rebuild my faith; and rebuild me. You made me, so I trust in You and You alone.
6 Behold, You desire truth in the innermost being, and in the hidden part [of my heart] You will make me know wisdom.
7 Purify me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Psalm 51:6-7 (AMP)
Even so, consider yourselves to be dead to sin [and your relationship to it broken], but alive to God [in unbroken fellowship with Him] in Christ Jesus.
Romans 6:11 (AMP)
I have been crucified with Christ [that is, in Him I have shared His crucifixion]; it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body I live by faith [by adhering to, relying on, and completely trusting] in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me.
Galatians 2:20 (AMP)
And as for [the rest of] you, believers, do not grow tired or lose heart in doing good [but continue doing what is right without weakening].
2 Thessalonians 3:13 (AMP)
11 For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems sad and painful; yet to those who have been trained by it, afterwards it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness [right standing with God and a lifestyle and attitude that seeks conformity to God’s will and purpose].
12 So then, strengthen hands that are weak and knees that tremble.
13 Cut through and make smooth, straight paths for your feet [that are safe and go in the right direction], so that the leg which is lame may not be put out of joint, but rather may be healed.
Hebrews 12:11-13 (AMP)
20 Now may the God of peace [Who is the Author and the Giver of peace], Who brought again from among the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, by the blood [that sealed, ratified] the everlasting agreement (covenant, testament),
21 Strengthen (complete, perfect)and make you what you ought to be and equip you with everything good that you may carry out His will; [while He Himself] works in you and accomplishes that which is pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ (the Messiah); to Whom be the glory forever and ever (to the ages of the ages).
Well, I fell asleep whilst waiting for the verdict and awoke up to one of Guilty. Guilty of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. President Biden’s comment on the verdict was:-
“We’re gonna get a lot more done. This is going to be a first shot at dealing with genuine systemic racism”
US President Biden, (reported by BBC)
“Systemic racism is a stain on the whole nation’s soul”
US President Biden, (reported by BBC)
Look at what had to happen before a decision was made; before it was thought there was a need to deal with genuine systemic racism! I have to wonder why the word ‘genuine’ was placed in there…maybe it was accidental or maybe the thought is that systemic racism itself can be accidental but, in my view, it shouldn’t be there at all. All we have to do, or that can be done, is wait and see what happens from here on in. I don’t have much hope, as since the murder of George Floyd and all the riots we still see where opportunities have been taken to murder black people, on the streets of the US. Before the verdict was reached, apparently a 15 year old girl was murdered by a police officer, who shot her 3 or 4 times because she tried to stab him (or someone else). I saw this on an Instagram reel linked to on my cousin’s WhatsApp status. Previously on Reuters I had seen that she was fighting 2 girls and held a kitchen knife over 1 when he made the decision to shoot her in the chest multiple times. All will be seen when the bodycam footage is released. I just have to wonder why, when it’s a black person in these situations, the decision is made to shoot to kill. Not 1 shot; not 2; and may be not even 3 but possibly 4 times. Any other race, they will fight, almost until death, to avoid having to ‘harm’ the person involved. I know that everything must be done on a case by case basis; not all police officers are bad/racist, just as not all black people are violent or thieves!
Not all police officers are bad/racist, just as not all black people are stupid, violent or thieves!
Examples of No Injury to the Guilty
Six days ago, a 61 year old man assaulted an employee at a Mernards store in Mcleod County City, because he didn’t want to wear a mask. He was confronted by a police officer outside a nearby Walmart and a “slow speed pursuit” occurred. Once the officer attempted to engage in conversation, via the driver side window, the suspect took off “at a high rate of speed”. The suspect then proceeded to hit the officer in the head with a hammer.
The suspect was apprehended and officer hospitalised. The suspect was arrested and able to see another day.
In June 2015, a 21 year old man, walks into a church and shoots dead 9 black people, after sitting with them for an hour!
Suspect was apprehended and even bought a meal on the way to the station!
Would the results of these 2 occasions have been different, if the perpetrators were black? Let us think about that…….
For the last event, President Biden was Vice President and his comment then was:-
“As a nation we must confront the ravages of gun violence and the stain of hatred that continues to be visited on our streets, in our schools, in our houses of worship, and in our communities”.
Former Vice President Biden (Words from BBC website)
Was it not within his power to do anything? Will he do something now that he is Top Dog/President? Apparently the figure for hate crime was 7,242 in 2013 and that is for those reported. Looking at the up-to-date figures, it’s shown that there has been a steady increase of black people being killed by police officers and we have only seen it reported about a few, over the period of a year. I must admit I haven’t searched it as deeply as I could have or would have liked to. Considering that black people are a minority, I don’t think the figure should be so high. Some may say that black people shouldn’t put themselves in a predicament that would allow themselves to be killed but, that can be answered with the fact that the existence of systemic racism puts them in that situation. They are at a disadvantage from the start.
Take note…the below murders are some of those that took place, by police officers, in the past year! Obviously, there were many more over the years, and there were also instances where an arrest didn’t end in death, however(!), these are the most recent. Even as demonstrations were underway and uproar took place on a global scale, because of George Floyd, there were reports and footage of people being murdered, gunned down, just because…….I think black people have reached their breaking point.
Breonna Taylor, June 5, 1993 – March 13, 2020
Louisville, Kentucky
Shot: March 13, 2020, Louisville Metro Police Officers
Marvin David Scott III, 1995 – March 14, 2021
McKinney, Texas
Peppered sprayed/Restrained with spit hood/Asphyxiated: 7 Collin County Jail Detention Officers, March 14, 2021
Patrick Lynn Warren Sr., October 7, 1968 – January 10, 2021
Killeen, Texas
Shot: Killeen Police Officer, January 10, 2021
Vincent “Vinny” M. Belmonte, September 14, 2001 – January 5, 2021
Cleveland, Ohio
Shot: Cleveland Police Officer, January 5, 20201
Angelo Quinto, March 10, 1990 – December 26, 2020
Antioch, California
Knee on neck/Asphyxiated: December 23, 2020
Andre Maurice Hill, May 23, 1973 – December 22, 2020
Columbus, Ohio
Shot: December 22, 2020, Columbus Police Officer
Casey Christopher Goodson Jr., January 30, 1997 – December 4, 2020
Columbus, Ohio
Shot: December 4, 2020, Franklin County Sheriff Deputy
Angelo “AJ” Crooms, May 15, 2004 – November 13, 2020
Cocoa, Florida
Shot: November 13, 2020, Brevard County Sheriff Deputies
Daunte Demetrius Wright, October 27, 2000 – April 11, 2021
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota
Shot: Brooklyn Center Police Officer, April 11, 2021
Copied from RENÉE ATER – see website for extensive list
Concluding
Justice may have been served but we are a long way from where it should be and the only reason is, hate of people that are of coloured skin, who have been treated disproportionately (putting it mildly) for over 400 years! How long will it be before we see some REAL change! (Note, statement not a question!)
Unapologetically Marcia 