BLACK FRIDAY

The stupid fairies have stung a few folks of late, allow me to explain. There are some in the media and a few folks I know personally that are mumbling "Black Friday" is a racist term. While the color black is generally seen by a certain some as an evil or negative color, the hue has a favorable meaning in accounting, specifically finance. In this field, black is a serious color that literally means business. When an accountant is showing clients that their accounts are "in the black," it means their business is making a profit. The role of an accountant is to assist clients in having as many black numbers on their monthly or yearly statements as possible. In retail, Black Friday is just that, an attempt to turn as many red (negative) numbers from the past year into black (positive) numbers on this awesome shopping day - Black Friday. #GETSOME
On a personal note, I really despise anyone who sees damn near everything as a racist issue. They come across as miserable, jealous, and passionately angry individuals that operate inside a box of despair while attempting to blame these feelings on others. I was born completely color-blind, my world is black, white and gray (literally!), and even I can see all the wonderful hues of life and happiness - even on a rainy day.

RANDOM FACTS ABOUT ME

TWENTY random FACTS about YOURSELF that may surprise people.
1. Do you make your bed everyday? Yes. A masterpiece.
2. What's your favorite number? #1 of course
3. What is your dream job? Being assigned at the Gates of Heaven wIth Peter to welcome everybody.
4. If you could, would you go back to school? Poorly asked question. Go back to school? No. Experience high school again in my youth? Yes. A do over would be cool.
5. Can you parallel park? I’m old school, of course I can.
6. A job you had which people would be surprised to know you did? I did a short gig at a stripper club as an announcer for the dancers. The girls were very nice. It was all professional. No BS!
7. Do you think aliens are real? Yes. God’s creation extends throughout the universe.
8. Can you drive a stick shift? From a Volkswagen to a Deuce Deuce baby!
9. Guilty pleasure? Zumba!
10. Tattoos? Naw.
11. Favorite color? Black (& White)
12. Things people do that drive you crazy? Interrupt while a person is talking.
13. Phobia/fear? Believe it or not – Heights!
14. Favorite childhood game? Monopoly
15. Do you talk to yourself? If praying is consider by some talking to myself,than yes, I do it often.
16. Do you like doing puzzles? Life is a puzzle – I make it look easy.
17. Favorite music? Electronic Dance Music – Deep Trance.
19. First thing you remember you wanted to be when you grew up? Lawyer.
20. First car you owned? White Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme.

A Prayer for Personal Peace

Let us pray -

Lord and Savior, sometimes a my insides feel like a battle zone, where missiles are falling too close to home. Other times I’m caught in an endless storm, with thoughts flying out of control. Confusion reigns, and defeat creeps in to steal my joy. I need peace—the deep-down-in-your-heart kind that stays with me day and night.

Calm my anxious surroundings, Lord; all the attacking "if-onlys" and "what-ifs" and "what abouts" and "did you dos" and "why this and why thats," make them stop filling me with needless worry.

I know that trust is a big part of experiencing Your kind of peace and that fear has no place in my life. Most of the things I worry about or dread don't even happen. So right now I’m declaring my trust in you. I release the reins of my life again and ask you to take control Lord.

I may need to pray this same prayer daily, but I recognize that I am tired of the frenzy of life that leaves my schedule and my thoughts without any margin.

I need more of you, Lord, and less of me and them. I surrender and admit: I can't control people, plans, places, or even all my circumstances, I can yield those things to you, and focus on your goodness.

Thank you today for every good gift You're about to give me, every blessing You'll send, all the forgiveness I do not deserve, and, yes, for every trial You have allowed into my life. You bring good out of every circumstance so long as I let go and believe You.

I know that when I pray each morning, and give thanks instead of worrying, You have promised that I can experience the kind of peace that surpasses all understanding. That's Your kind of peace Lord. And it's the kind I crave.

Whenever I’m stressed, anxious, or afraid, help me remember to run to You. You're the only one that can calm my fears and end my fretful behavior.

Whether its a trivial or heavy matter, I know You will not only give me peace; Lord, you will be my peace. And when I draw close to you—in prayer, in reading your Word, in helping another, in taking my mind off myself — oh yeah... you'll be right there, up close and personal. Hallelujah!!! Jesus Christ, Lord and Prince of Peace, I Love You!

Amen Jesus! Amen. Amen!

WORSHIPPING TOGETHER

Heavenly Father, we come before you to magnify and glorify your name. We, as the body of Christ, give you all the praise and honor you deserve. Help us all to unite and pray together unified in our purpose as men, for we know where two or more are gathered in your name, you are with us, O Lord.

Bless us, O Divine Father, to find unity with each other, to work together to deliver your word. For we know man shall not live by bread alone but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.

May we be a blessing to others, as we strive to be more like Jesus, Oh Loving Father; kind, caring, compassionate, loving, giving, forgiving and humble.

O Lord, as we work together to build your empire, let us be the light that leads the world to you. God, teach us to be good role models to our families and people around us so that when they see you and your love within us, they would want to know you more and more.
Grant us the patience to work together. Bring us all together as a family. Let us work together with understanding and compassion in our hearts. Let us not be rude or arrogant towards one another, as we light the way to your heavenly kingdom.

We declare in the name of Jesus and according to the power of God at work in us, that we are of one and the same mind (united in spirit), sympathizing (with one another), loving (each other as brethren of one household), compassionate and courteous – tenderhearted and humble-minded.

We never return evil for evil or insult for insult, scolding, tongue-lashing, or berating. But, on the contrary, blessing, praying for their welfare, joy, and protection and truly loving one another.

For we know that to this we have been called, that we may ourselves inherit blessings from God, and obtain these blessings as heirs, bringing welfare, joy, and protection to all we encounter.

In Jesus’ most Holy and Precious name,

Amen! Amen! Amen!

MATTHEW 18:20
Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.
“Again, truly I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything they ask for, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven. For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”