Today, we are focusing on "if".  It is important for us as people of God the creator of all things and servants of the Lord Jesus Christ his son that we do not allow ourselves to get caught up in the permissible culture that society is trying to impose upon us.  Everyone wants to feel as though they are right all the time.  Preachers have turned God's grace into lasciviousness, by making people feel as though Jesus died so that they could sin or continue in sin without repentance.  We must not be deceived.  We must continue to hold fast to the true words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, because God is not for everybody, and payday is coming after while.   

Matthew 7:25 - 27 

It is important that our principals and faith remain unchanged as the world changes.  We must hold fast to the profession of our faith and make sure that we don't take up with conformist and conformist principles, but rather remain sure always abiding in the Rock which is Jesus Christ.  We are putting ourselves in the light and checking our foundation to ensure we are built upon the solid rock.

Endurance is the key to maintaining our salvation and walk with Christ.  We will look to explore the definition according to Merriam-Webster and how well that lines up with God's word according to the King James Version.  

Before you armor up make sure that what you have is worth protecting?

We must stand on Gods word and his promises.  We cannot continue our walk in faith and in Christ without holding fast to his word.  We must endure.  We must not give up.  We must hold fast to that which is good-Christ and his word. 

Defying Gravity is all about denying our flesh the satisfaction, consent, and justification to act poorly and behave un-righteously.   The word of God assures us that with every temptation God provides a way of escape.  So, why do we still fall into the snare, the trap, the pitfall?  If you are as honest with yourself as I am with me, it could possibly be simply because you wanted to.  All sin is not repulsive to us.  If it were it would be easier to deny ourselves and follow Christ consistently.  Satan is insidious and the flesh is like an infant always wanting never content and apt to tantrums when told no.  Salvation is free, but maintenance takes work.  Defying Gravity is about allowing God to will you to do his will when it is not comfortable or popular.  Defying Gravity is about denying the flesh.  It is about igniting your faith walking with God and being obedient to God and his word instead of your own carnal will.  

Poems read for Poetry Slam Tuesday (PST) are always originally written and provided by Sis. Antoinette Perry.   Ms. Perry is one of God's truest creators.    Often describe her as tree because she gives so much to others and often gets nothing in return.   The creative gift God has give her has no bounds.  She is responsible for projects that have brought wealth and sustainability to business and companies locally and globally.  Creator of the Automatic blind spotter and the breakfast pastry that made millions and saved a local Jacks franchise.  While the owners of the businesses / company have profited and left her with nothing she continues forge ahead.  A waiting the day she is able to reap a bountiful harvest from the gifts God has given her.   This is just the tip of her testimony.  She is an inspiration and symbol of faith and strength!!