LEAVE... In the Name of JESUS.

Yesterday evening I was suffering with what felt like a migraine! I had been on the computer for a while, trying to figure out all of this web design stuff for my new website (...website, not a blog), and maaan was my head throbbing.

I don't get headaches. Like, really. I don't get them, so I was perplexed and was deeply concerned about where this one came from.

So, I got offline and eventually went to my room to get some rest. The throbbing continued. At first I "hoped," y'all know how we hope for something, but don't really PRAY about it or CONFESS it/CALL it OUT with our mouths, in Jesus' name? lol, Lord GOD help us.

...Yea, that's what I was doing: hoping the headache away, hehe.

As I lie with my head on the pillow, I spoke "LEAVE, in the NAME of JESUS and return to where you came from." ...Said it very calm, with authority (confidence, faith)-- no doubting or wavering. I said it in FAITH that it would LEAVE. Therefore, it left. (see Ephesians 6:16).

That very moment.
It LEFT.
AND IT DIDN'T COME BACK.

I then said "Thank You, Jesus" and went to sleep. Good sleep, lol! Woke up at 8:30 a.m.!

Luke 10:19 tells us,
Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. (emphasis added)

As disciples of Christ Jesus, we must take His Word for what it says, implementing every thing through our God-given ability. He said that we will have dominion over all the earth. All things were created for Him, and we have power in the Name of Jesus, through Him as children of God!

Call these DEMONS out, call them OUT in Jesus' name! (Call OUT their names and call them OUT of YOU!) Don't be fearful.

Ephesians 6 10-24 says, (emphasis added throughout)

¹⁰Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

¹¹Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

¹²For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

¹³Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.

¹⁴Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;

¹⁵And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;

¹⁶Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.

¹⁷And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

¹⁸Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

¹⁹And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

²⁰For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

²¹But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:

²²Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.

²³Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

²⁴Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

Don't you know beloved, that in Jesus' name, ALL things are possible? There are some things that happen in the this flesh that were not ordained by GOD-- we must rebuke them and know that God will handle it. But, it will not happen unless you open your mouth (Proverbs 18:21):

Speak it forth.
Declare it.
Be unmovable (see I Corinthians 15:58).

We fight against the things going on in the spirit-world. This dimension of life exists and boy, is it ever-so-real. Don't let the enemy have dominion over you. He doesn't want you to exercise your spiritual gifts.

Whatever it is, headaches, migraines, psychosis, sickness/illness, dying persons (spiritually and physically), breast cancer-- whatever it is, rebuke it in Jesus' name if you know in your heart of hearts that you have that mighty power in Jesus' name.

Whitney

Luke 4:39
And he stood over her, and rebuked the fever; and it left her: and immediately she arose and ministered unto them.

Sweet Melody

Modestly singing, praising and being the midst of a holy God's presence, I was just listening to this song on Blip.fm. My eyes became glossy with tears.

I remember this song from throughout summertime 2009. First time I heard it. So light, humble and modest. I thank God for humble saints. My prayer lately has been to have a more contrite spirit and to loose the pride that I tend to cling onto... it's a very light sense of pride, but heavy enough to weigh me down-- it must to go. If it's not like You LORD, take it away in JESUS' name.

"Holy, Holy is the LORD Almighty," That melody gets me every time. Such a soft and sweet noise. I feel the anointing in my spirit when it sounds. The aroma of holiness is so sweet. I love You, Jesus... with my whole heart. I want Your ways, always. Within me. Throughout me. Manifested in me. Deep within me, pouring forth good fruit.


Exodus 15:11 says

"Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?"

Since September 28, 2009, God has assured, encouraged and equipped me with:

II Peter 3:13-14, which says

¹³Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. ¹⁴Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.

This scripture places songs of HALLELUJAH/SHEKINAH GLORY praise in my heart and in my spirit! God is saying that BECAUSE we look for, aspire to, have faith in and anticipate a glorious life with Him at His second coming... BECAUSE we look for these things, we need to be diligent, prayerful, vigilant, that at on that faithful Day of Judgment, that we are found blameless, clothed in holiness, righteousness and rightness before our Savior.

II Peter 3:13: An assurance.

II Peter 3:14: God is saying that we need to make an effort here and now, while we are still on this earth, to seek peace, pursue peace-- living peaceably with all men (see Romans 12:18)-- not being prideful, puffed up or full of self-righteousness. It's like a command; a reminder of what we need to do and how we must behave as saints of GOD.

...I do thank You LORD, for the things You have revealed unto me through Your Holy Word. I ask GOD, in Jesus' name, that you search my heart O God and renew a RIGHT spirit within me. Remove everything within me that is not like You. Take it away, and implant Your precious spirit forevermore overflowing with peace, righteousness, holiness and humility. I will seek Your face.

This is my prayer.
Whitney

Russian Tea: Taste Love

Russian Tea has a very seasonal and delicate taste. To me, it's a special kind of tea... one that is enjoyed only during the Fall and Wintry months. I'm a big coffee-buff, so instead of having coffee in the evening because of the caffeine, I can enjoy a nice big cup of Russian Tea.

Rainy day outdoors. Chilly indeed. I tasted it for the first time since last year... the Russian Tea, this evening-- the mixture of all of the ingredients before they hit the hot water and ohhh the immediate thought that came to mind was "love."

YES, the Russian Tea tastes like LOVE. LOL. Extreme, nahh. Besides the fact that it's a warm beverage, the taste is so intricate, delectable and good memories come flooding in. Nothing in particular, just the IDEA and the THOUGHT of the cold-season weather.

Sip some of this warm drink and bask in the homemade goodness of LOVE!



Russian Tea

2 Cups Tang
1 Cup Instant Tea [I used Lipton Iced-Tea Mix]

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A Tidbit on Fraternities and Sororities

Re: Is being in a fraternity or sorority against Christianity?!?

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Originally Posted by (member of longhaircareforum.com)
My dad said the same exact thing to me once he found out I joined a sorority. And I believe he is right.I think that's what most Christian sorority members ignore in these type of discussions...the secrecy part. To say the org is built on Christian values but still have members take an oath of secrecy is...I don't know....I've stopped being active in my sorority until I can figure certain things out.
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Originally Posted by me in reply to member on forum
(Glory to GOD)

Here's my current booklist; I plan on getting each book one day or another. I recommend the same for you and anyone else who is seeking clarification on these organizations:

• "Greek-Letter Organizations: Offspring of Abomination" book by Gail Gray
• "Coming Apart at the Seams" book by Minister Fred Hatchett
• "The Truth Behind Hip Hop" book by G. Craige Lewis
• "Captain of My Soul: A Memoir" book by Whitney Gracia Williams

Gail Gray is an ex-Alpha Kappa Alpha, Fred is an ex-Omega Psi Phi, and I have a friend who is an ex-Kappa Alpha Psi. On Fred's forum/discussion board (see link at end) there are several testimonies of those who have left Alpha Phi Alpha. My sister is a Delta Sigma Theta, but I'm believing GOD for her renunciation. If you ever need any help finding these books, or need someone to talk to about everything we've been discussing on this board, please don't hesitate to send me a PM or something. I know our LORD Jesus will give you revelation from the words written in these testimonies.

Throughout her testimony, Gail mentions whether or not "people came after her" after she denounced, etc and how God had her personally pack up and move like Abraham. She also mentions how people leave their organization because they have a conviction in their spirit that they cannot ignore (literally cannot ignore)... this is called an unction from the Holy Spirit.

One thing Gail mentions in her podcast that is crucial in understanding God's will for His people getting out of these organizations and NOT joining these organizations is: "the will of the FLESH" vs. "the will of GOD." The will of the flesh is powerful. She said that she willed it in her flesh for her to be a member of AKA. And to be careful because people will say "I prayed to the LORD, and that was my answer." (I actually knew an Alpha who told me this, God forgive him and LORD help us get into YOUR will, and OUT of our own).

Luke 22:42 says
42Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

Gail encourages us to sincerely and in honesty pray in our hearts the prayer above that JESUS prayed, when asking the LORD Jesus about joining these organizations. All of the fraternities and sororities associate themselves (oaths of allegiance/secrecy or both) with a pagan/false god whether covertly or overtly (she also explains why they say they don't "worship" the god, but if you confess it with your mouth through the oaths, it becomes your god whether or not you bow down to it every day). It's a deadly spiritual bond/yoke.

If we let our own fleshly will go, we won't get caught up in these organizations which are displeasing to God our Father because it is not in His heavenly, holy and righteous will.

Listen to her podcast/TESTIMONY once, twice, three times... as many times as necessary; take notes. I've heard it at least seven times and I thank GOD for the undeniable truth in it (see link at end for Gail’s Testimony) Don't forget your other resources including your Bible.

I say, don't stop seeking the truth. The LORD Jesus will HONOR your search if your whole heart is in it. God keep you sis and I pray your strength and the strength of those reading this, and your personal continuing desire to please a HOLY GOD.

In Jesus' name, amen.

Gail's Testimony (click the link)
Fred's Forum/Discussion Board (click the link)

Mark 1:14-15 says
14Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, 15And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.

Colossians 2:8 says
8Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.

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The above is the end of my reply. This issue is not new to me, but I enjoy revisiting it at times and helping others realize the severity of sororities and fraternities and its detrimental effects on the spiritual-man. I thank GOD for the truth revealed throughout the testimonies and I hope you have learned something as well in order to make an educated and informed decision to NOT join or to get OUT.

God keep you, beloved,
Whitney

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Added 9/24/2009

A young woman on longhaircareforum.com sent me a testimony of her experience. PRAISE GOD for her!!

Originally Sent by (member of longhaircareforum.com)
Last year I went through a process and dropped right before the end because it did not sit well with me at all. I couldn't shake the thoughts and the feelings I had about it. Now looking back I'm glad I did. It was a conviction for ME. I was very clear as to why I dropped and it did create some serious tension but now everything is back to 'normal' as far as my relations with the other women and my would have been line sisters. Please pray if you are considering joining a sorority. There are things that don't tell you until you join. it's not as friendly and innocent as it seems.

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Originally Sent by me in reply to member on forum
Hey there,

Thank you so much for your testimony!!! That is so awesome and I thank GOD for you! That's so wonderful! If you ever see any girls struggling to make a decision, please allow the Holy Spirit to lead you into ministering to them about how it's against God's will. This is so important, as many people are suffering today as a result of a decision they made in college to pledge. Again, thank you so much! I'll be sure to share your testimony with others (I won't include your name if that's ok). How glorious is our GOD!!
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New Look!

Is it Fall yet?

lol. I adore this new background. It's by far the boldest look we've had so far. I think I can live with it, how about you? I really do like it. We had the orange and blue background for 5 months...... 5 months! I fell in love with that one and I will miss it. But, as the seasons change, so must we.



This new background is not from our normal distributor, The Cutest Blog on the Block. THIS one is from Hot Bliggity Blog. They have some GORGEOUS... and I mean GORGEOUS backgrounds and I'm so glad I found them through Google.

Very VERY happy!,
Whitney

Past Looks:

April 2009

March 2009

Ready for Fall!

So, right now I'm baking cookies.









Not just ANY cookies, THESE cookies are by Pillsbury...
but, not only that, they're called "Pillsbury Simply Cookies."

UHHMMM.

I'm a Media Studies graduate and this packaging completely and utterly appeals to me. I absolutely adore it. It's just as the title says "Simple(ly)." How yummy. Such a simple design and layout and ohhh how I love the ellipsis at the end, (the dot, dot, dot ...) and the white packaging. This stuff matters. I actually bought these cookies because the packaging itself looks so yummy! LOL.

Ready for Fall
Baking and shopping are such usual activities, but around this time baking and shopping make me think of the fall weather and the seasons changing. It's a new time of year, literally a new season. Season of life, season as it relates to my walk with Christ-- EVERYTHING.


...and, the holidays! Yes, Thanksgiving and Christmas! Ohhh the smile on my face. The food, family time and all that joy; I love it. Hmm, and if these cookies are what I hope them to be, they'll be a lot of baking going on too!

Whitney

p.s. Don't forget the milk!

Saturday Songday #3

Listening to this song on iTunes inspired me to do a "Saturday Songday" post. I haven't written a "Saturday Songday" since March. Feels good. Must give honor and GLORY to GOD ALWAYS.



"Um Good" by Smokie Norful

Umm You've been good
If I never own a mansion
Way out on the hill
I'll never see riches, Lord I'll serve You still
If I lose all my possessions
And my health begins to fail
I can still say You've been good

If I wake up on tomorrow
Find that all of my love ones are gone
Look around and see that my friends are few
I'll still keep holding on
If I call and there's no answer
In the midst of my despair
I can still say Lord You've been good

You've been good oh yeah
Good, umm good (choir)
So as long as I live I'll tell the world God is good yeah oh
Good, umm good (choir)
I'm so glad to say right now
God is good (choir)

If I never visit Paris and enjoy that midday sun
If I never sail the seven seas oh
Before my work down here is done, oh
If I never see the ruins
Of that city that they call ancient Rome
I'm not worried because I can still say God I know that You, You've been good
Lord You've been good
Yes Jesus
Good, umm good (choir)
As long as long as long as I live I'm going to tell the world that God is good
Lord You've been good (choir)
Good, umm good (choir)
God is good

Good, umm good
Lord You've been good
Good, umm good
So glad to say, God is
So glad to say, God is
So glad to say, God is

You are a Father, Jesus
You are a Mother, Jesus
So glad to say, God is (choir)
You're everything that I need when I need it
So glad to say, God is (choir)

You're El Shaddai, Elohim
Yeeeaah
You've been real good
Yes Jesus, Ohhhh
I don't have to ask nobody
So glad to say, God is (choir)
You've been real good to me

Ohhhh
I'm glad I can say, God
Ohhhh You've been
Good.

Bike Riding

Game time! lol... well, not really. But I feel like it is at times when I'm preparing for riding. Game-face on, I have my hair pulled back, a T-shirt, some Bermuda sweats and my dingy sneakers.

My bike rides are happily pleasant. I don't workout or go biking often but when I do, I enjoy it immensely. My aspiration is to make it a regular activity. Not just one I do on weekends.

Last time I went walking, it was a 10 minute walk to and from (20 minutes altogether), which was nice. So, imagine a 5 minute bike ride to and 5 minutes riding back. Not bad, and not too long. But, I would like to bike longer as soon as I can build up more strength in my joints and muscles.

It's nothing really, just the common "I haven't biked in a while-type aches." :) Specifically for me, my joints, mainly my knees...... I might just need a bigger age-appropriate bike, LOL. This is the one I have had since I was about 11:



She's small, and thin too... lol! ...but, definitely in good shape! :) :) Ahh maybe one day I will invest in a new one, but for now she's all I have and I can live with that.

I-Pod shuffle handy, I was ready to ride.
I drove hard, panted and could barely make it up the slight tread-mill like climb on the way back. It was good for my heart, my body and my spirit. I experienced the wind in my face, the bumps in the pavement, God's beautiful creation... how beautiful is He.

Looking forward to the next bike ride. In the meantime, I'm considering investing in a tread-mill so I can walk and run any time. Good game plan, huh?

Teaching Biblical Studies?!

I'm smiling... smiling from ear to ear. I've finally made the effort to seek out potential employers and finally pursue the career I've been talking about for months. I don't necessarily want to be a teacher, but it will definitely be a great starting point for a recent college graduate with my degree in Religious Studies. I Googled Christian schools and private academy's in my area where I could possibly begin substitute teaching.

How cool is that? I found three schools in the surrounding area that I will, Lord willing, submit an application to in the next week! I'm so excited because the applications are not as strenuous as some and this could be a promising career for a while and it'll look so good on my resume! Not to mention what a great opportunity it will be...


...teaching middle school and/or high school students at a biblical school... I've been wanting to do this for so long it seems. Every time someone asked me what I wanted to do with my life, that's what I'd say... or, similar to what I'd say... "I want to be a counselor at a Christian college..." Well, maybe we're not at that level yet, but we're at a GREAT starting point!!

Lord have mercy. Pray for me and my application process and my self-discipline to actually begin the application process at these Christian schools! This is such a great opportunity I cannot pass it up, even if I wanted to!!

Glory,
Whitney

Dearly Beloved

HELLO, welcome and glory to God for Crystal, Just Be Real, Marsha and Sanchere! Blessings and mercy to you from our Lord Jesus Christ. I love you with the love of Christ and I pray your strength and growth throughout this journey we call life. I hope your days have been pleasant and the glory of God has manifest in your everyday life. I thank God for you and may He keep you all the days of your life.

Whitney

Hey everyone,

Just dropping in to leave a few pictures from earlier today. Things are ok with me. God knows it could surely be better. Pray my strength, ok? As I pray yours.

Love you,




Whitney