1 door shuts, another opens

When one door closes, let it slam shut. Don't try to wiggle the knob to open it. Everything happens for a reason. Every door that slam shut means GOD is opening new possibilities for ya. Watch out now for that new door. It will be a spectacular moment needing a grand opening celebration. Everything happening in my life is for a reason. Praise GOD it's my season. GOD had to push close some doors to allow the grand entrance of my new blessings. ha I feel you LORD moving in my life. I won't be like Lot's wife (she turned into a pillar of salt) because she looked back. GOD told me to move forward. Great joy I receive knowing one door was slammed shut for my grand opening of the new door of opportunity. Praise GOD 4 HIS promises.

Sex, love, commitment, beauty, problems

Sex is GOD's gift to HIS creatures. HE endorses sex, but restricts its expression to those committed to each other in marriage. GOD wants sex to be motivated by love and commitment, not lust. It is for mutual pleasure, not selfish enjoyment. Because love is such a powerful expression of feeling and commitment between two people, it is not to be regarded casually. We are not to manipulate others into loving us and love should not be prematurely encouraged in a relationship. While romance keeps a marriage interesting, commitment keeps romance from dwindling away. The decision to commit yourself to your spouse alone begins at the marriage altar. It must be maintained day by day. The two lovers praise the beauty they see in each other. Our praise should not be limited to physical beauty; beautiful personality and moral purity should also be praised. Look for the qualities that don't fade with time~ spiritual commitment, integrity, sensitivity and sincerity.

Over time, feelings of loneliness, indifference and isolation may come about. During these times love can grow cold and barriers may be raised. Through careful communication, lovers can reconciled, commitment can be renewed and romance refreshed. Don't let walls come between you and your partner. Take care of problems while they are still small. (from the Life Application study bible) Man/woman marriages are honored by GOD. Any other marriages performed is man made. And will not be honored by GOD.

Quiana's Fb archive from Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 8:01am

This morning was my day to teach bible study on the prayer line. I taught from the book of Lamentations chapter 5. As I told the ladies on the prayer line, as long as I been a Christian I've never bothered to open the book of Lamentations. As short as the book is only 5 chapters. I just didn't bother. As I walk closer with GOD I'm opening up my bible to new knowledge within it. Praise GOD 4 HIS WORD. Jeremiah the author of Lamentations also the author of the book of Jeremiah was known as the weeping prophet. He had a very close relationship to GOD. When GOD was upset Jeremiah felt GOD's pain. Because the children of Israel were wicked and full of sin. GOD sent Jeremiah to warn them that they needed to turn away from their sin. GOD who had created them, loved them and blessed them time after time again. Jeremiah felt sorrow. In Lamentations 5 he pleaded with GOD to forgive them of their sins. In doing so GOD would show mercy on them if the people repented. Restoring them making them new.

We all sin and have come short of the glory of GOD. There is none righteous no not one. We sin in thought and action. It is highly important for us to repent our sins (ask for forgiveness). When you know you've done wrong ask GOD 2 forgive you. Thank GOD for his grace and mercy. Also remember GOD knows your heart. HE knows if you are truly sorry for being disobedient. You cannot fool GOD. When you repent you must utter the words as well as show action. By turning away from your old ways. Ask GOD to order your steps in HIS WORD. And HE shall restore you making you a new creation. A changed man or woman. Live for GOD and HE shall give you the desires of your heart.

Quiana's Fb archive from Monday, March 23, 2009 at 7:59am

Today was my day to teach bible study. My scripture reference came from Isaiah 1:12~17. Through the prophet Isaiah the LORD called for the nations of Israel and Judah to repent. Full of wickedness they continued to give sacrifices and offerings to the LORD. The LORD was not pleased with them. HE knew their hearts were corrupt. HE knew their intentions were bogus. Therefore the LORD detested their gifts. Good news is that the LORD offered them a chance to be cleansed of their iniquities. Because of HIS goodness & mercy they would be forgiveness if they devote themselves to the LORD. If only the two nations would turn from their wickedness and trust GOD they would be renewed. I love the scripture that says GOD is the same today, tomorrow and yesterday. The same promise to cleanse us of our sins applies to GOD's people this present day. The difference is back in Isaiah's day the Church wasn't formed yet. There were no baptisms. But they were still given a second chance to be refreshed and renew.

2day we are offered salvation through baptism & by accepting JESUS, believing in our hearts that GOD raised HIM from the dead & confessing w/ our mouths that HE is LORD. GOD has made life simple 4 us. We have 2 STOP taking advantage of HIS goodness & mercy. We continue 2 half step in our devotation 2 GOD. GOD wants our full attention. HE wants us 2 turn from our wickedness. GOD made us so HE knows our hearts. HE knows when we are truly sorry 4 sinning. It takes actions as well. Once we confess our sins we must TURN away from those sins. There is no one that is without sin. Never believe a person when they say they are sinless cause they are lying 2 themselves & GOD especially. Heck I even sin, but I know 2 repent & turn away from the wickedness. GOD is still working on me. I slip up every now & then. We all have & will. But it's good 2 know our FATHER is merciful. Adults ought 2 know whether their actions are wicked or not. If you don't know go in2 prayer & ask GOD 4 wisdom & read your bible as well.

Quiana's Fb archive from Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 5:54pm

My son, pay attention 2 my wisdom; listen carefully 2 my wise counsel. Then you will show discernment & your lips will express what you've learned. 4 the lips of an immoral woman are as sweet as honey & her mouth is smoother than oil. But in the end she is as bitter as poison, as dangerous as a doubled edged sword. Her feet go down 2 death; her steps lead straight 2 the grave. 4 she cares nothing about the path 2 life. She staggers down a crooked trail & doesn't realize it. So now, my sons, listen 2 me. Never stray from what I am about 2 say: Stay away from her! Don't go near the door of her house! If you do, you will lose your honor & will lose 2 merciless people all have achieved. Strangers will consume your wealth & some1 else will enjoy the fruit of your labor. In the end you will groan in anguish when disease consumes your body. You will say, How I hated dscipline! If only I had not ignored all the warnings! Proverbs 5:1~12

Oh, why didn't I listen 2 my teachers? Why didn't I pay attention 2 my instructors? I have come 2 the brink of utter ruin & now I must face public disgrace. Drink water from your own well, share your love only with your wife. Why spill the water of your springs in the streets having sex with just any1? You should reserve it 4 yourselves. Never share it with strangers. Let your wife be a fountain of blessings 4 you. Rejoice in the wife of your youth. She is a loving deer, a graceful doe. Let her breasts satisfy you always. May you always be captivated by her love. Why be captivated, my son, by an immoral woman or fondle the breasts of a promiscuous woman? 4 the LORD sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes. An evil man is held captive by his own sins; they are ropes that catch & hold him. He will die 4 lack of self control; he will lost because of his great foolishness. Proverbs 5:13~23

Quiana's Fb archive from Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 7:12am

Yesterday was my appointed day to teach on the bible study prayer line. My Pastor listened in on us and heard me teach for the first time. She stated how proud she was of me. My growth in CHRIST is showing much improvement. My lesson was reference to Isaiah 40:25~31. In this chapter/verses one of the main points is that there is none compared to the HOLY ONE, the ALMIGHTY GOD, our LORD and SAVIOR. HE is responsible for creation of life. Humans, animals, trees, stars, moon etc. All existence exist because of GOD. All things beautiful GOD has made with HIS hands. Humans created in the image of GOD. Animals being cared for are just as important as humans being cared for. Matthew 6:25~26 reminds us not to be concerned with what we will eat, wear etc etc. Scriptures says why be concerned?! Haven't you realized how important you are?! Look at the birds in the air, look at the flowers surrounding you. They eat and are well cared for. It is GOD who supply food for the birds.

And it is GOD who supply the rain and sunshine for the trees and flowers surrounding us. GOD very much loves us humans and will supply all our needs. Sometimes life storms move their way toward us. It can hit us so hard destroying us mentally, sometimes physically. Scripture says the young will become weak and weary unable to move. Even the strong will lose strength during life storms. Second main point in this scripture is the eagle. It's strength and ability to withstand nature storms. When eagles see storms approaching they physically prepare themselves. They have much bravery that they move toward it. It causes the eagle to fly even higher. Above natures storm. Scriptures says when life storms hit the lives of those who trust the LORD they will find new strength. They will soar high on wings like eagles. They will run and not grow weary. They will walk and not faint. I (Quiana) told the storm in my life that my GOD is bigger then it will ever be. I'm telling you to tell that storm the same.

Don't allow yourself to be pulled down by the heaviness of the storms in your life. Remember it's temporary. The storm will soon pass you. During storms continue to give GOD praises. Remember the eagle. Mount up your wings and soar above the storm. Trust GOD, hide HIS WORD in your heart. Pray continually and you will be alright

Quiana's Fb archive from Friday, March 20, 2009 at 7:52am

Life's situation sometimes causes us go feel depressed. It could be our monthly bills, our jobs, relationships or even the sliding economy. Not only that we find ourselves dwelling on the past. Our minds sometimes dwift on what we didn't do right in our past. Listen Quiana is speaking from experience. I'm just not typing this. I'm speaking truth. My mind would think long and hard on mistakes. Talk about bills. Same thing I would be scared to death if my bills didn't get paid on time. Talk about relationships. My mind would especially look back and I would think what did I DO WRONG? Uh oh here comes the lonely feelings, the abandonment from friends/family. I would cry my eyes dry during my lonely pity party. Asking LORD why have you left me. LORD when is my husband coming. LORD don't allow debtors to harass me. LORD why me, why me? After all that crying and sleeping I got up and felt better. But it would happen again and again. I would find myself having another pity party.

I'm what folx call a baby Christian. I know a lot but every day I'm still learning. I continue to grow in my faith. I had a talk with my Pastor and she prayed for me. She told me GOD doesn't want to hear my problems (pity parties), HE wants to hear my PRAISES. I finally realized where I was going wrong in life. I fell into satan's trap boo hooing my eyes out to the LORD. Feeling sorry for myself. Wondering why GOD had abandoned me. Pastor words hit me like a brick. So now I find myself singing songs of praises and dancing to the LORD/JESUS. Of course satan tries to creep into my mind cluttering my brain with thoughts of the past/debts. Everytime my mind gets ready to drift away from GOD promises I start singing praises. I'm telling you today stop your pity parties. I ended mine knowing GOD is faithful. It's party time, praise dance if you will, stomp satan in the head, sing songs of praise, block out negative thoughts. Shout HALLELUJAH somebody and enjoy life. :-}