Psalm 150 PRAISE the LORD! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty firmament! Praise Him for His mighty acts; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp! Praise Him with the timbrel and dance; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes! Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with clashing cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Praise the LORD! When the praises of God go up, the blessings come down!!! Blessings and Peace, Toia

This is a picture I took of our New Cooper River Bridge in Charleston, SC. You will forget your misery. It will all be gone like water under the bridge. (Job 11:16) Happy WFW!!

Monday is not exactly everyone's favorite day of the week. Monday means it's time to start the week work again or for others it's time to recycle that hectic Monday through Friday schedule. There are some people who decide how the rest of their week is going to be, whether it's a good or bad one, depending on how their Monday turns out. It's the beginning of the end, sort of speak. However, we should not have to dread Monday as often as we do. If anything we should embrace it. Since Monday is sort of the hardest day of the week to get through (for some it is), maybe we should double up on our God time. For example, add an extra five minutes (or more) to your prayer time. Write some warfare scriptures on index cards and read them every Monday before starting the day or even Sunday night before bed time. How about cranking up your praise and worship songs louder than normal....just shouting and praising to the Lord with a voice of triumph!!! Mondays (or any other day ...

Photo by Photobucket "I know how to live on almost nothing or with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation, whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do everything with the help of Christ who gives me the strength I need." (Philippians 4:12-13)

Psalm 1 BLESSED is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper. The ungodly are not so, But are like the chaff which the wind drives away. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, Nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. For the LORD knows the way of the righteous, \But the way of the ungodly shall perish. May God's Word be a blessings to you in the name of Jesus. Toia

I am thankful for life. I am thankful for seeing another day. I am thankful that my husband, my children (3), and me are in good health. I am thankful for God giving me the desire to want to do His Will and increase in the knowledge of Him. I am thankful for God giving a vision on how to enlarge my territory so that it give Him glory and edify the Kingdom of God. I am thankful for knowing that the best is yet to come. I am also thankful that it's a new season, it's a new day, and fresh anointing is coming my way. Hallelujah and Amen!!! I have come to far to give up and turn back now in the name of Jesus!!! Be bless in the mighty name of Jesus. Show God your appreciation by giving Him thanks for all He is doing and all He is about to do. Please join our Thankful Thursday Host - Lynn from Spiritually Unequal Marriage.

Photograph by - Toia Thompson

There's a song that's been quenching the thirst of my spirit. It's called - "I Need Your Help" by Deitrick Haddon. Listening to the song and lyrics help my realize that no matter what - I need the Lord's help. I need Him to give me strength to get me through each day. I need the Lord's help with every problem or situation. I need the Him to help me be the woman of God-He has called me to be. I need His help with my finances, with raising my children, to be the kind of wife I should be to my husband, the kind of mother He would have me to be for my children, etc. The list goes on and on. The bottom line is that (no matter what) in the good and the bad, I need the Lord's Help. So, everytime I hear this song it's blessing to my spirit. Because I know, when I need His help, all I have to do is ask. It's just that simple. He is not going to abandon me in my time of need. He is faithful and trust, so I know He is always there by my side. "I will...

Lake Murray Skyline By: Toia Thompson "And the Spirit and the bride say, "Come!" And let him who hears say, "Come!" And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely." (Revelation 22:17)

I love this Psalm because its full David's praises to God for who He is. As you read, you can see how David reminds God of His promises as well as David making promises to God. Not only do read about David's promises to God, you read a few requests that David made known to God. This Psalm is full of inspiration and it stirs your spirit. Psalm 86 is one of those psalms that you have to read all the way through to reap the full benefit spiritually. Psalm 86 A Prayer of David. Bow down Your ear, O LORD, hear me; For I [am] poor and needy. Preserve my life, for I [am] holy; You are my God; Save Your servant who trusts in You! Be merciful to me, O Lord, For I cry to You all day long. Rejoice the soul of Your servant, For to You, O Lord, I lift up my soul. For You, Lord, [are] good, and ready to forgive, And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You. Give ear, O LORD, to my prayer; And attend to the voice of my supplications. In the day of my trouble I will call upon You, For ...

"Write the vision And make [it] plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it." (Habakkuk 2:2) I am thankful for having a vision birthing in me by and through God. I am thankful for the talents and gifts He has bless me with. I am thankful for support and encouragement from my family and friends. I am thankful for my husband and children who are so loving and caring and sweet. I am thankful for God's through His Son Jesus... that He came that we may have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10).

"Look to the heavens and see; And behold the clouds-- They are higher than you." (Job 35:5) This is a picture I took while I was in Lake Murray. I love taking pictures of the sky. It's a beautiful work of art given as gift from God. Happy Word-filled Wednesday!!!

I love sharing God's Word. Its full of life, encouragement, inspirations, wisdom, and joy. It's our guide or reference manual to how live a Godly life that is in the right standing with God. There's a scripture on almost everything you need to confirm. God's words says ,"your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit [who is] in you, whom you have from God..," (1 Corinthians 6:19). Throughout the bible, you can find little nuggets or spiritual health tips that will instruct on how to do this even down to controlling certain body parts/organs that can affect your spiritual growth and your relationship with God. Check out Proverb 4:20-27. My son, give attention to my words; Incline your EAR to my sayings. Do not let them depart from your EYES; Keep them in the midst of your heart; For they [are] life to those who find them, And health to all their flesh. Keep your HEART with all diligence, For out of it [spring] the issues of life. Put away from you a deceitful M...

"I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned. If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples." (John 15:1-8) My prayer is that we continue to grow in Christ. That we bear fruit that is pleasing to God, whereas He can b...

No matter how many times you try ponder, or figure out "why me" or "how could this happen to me" it can be so hard to wrap your head around things. You may or may not get the answer you're looking for, but the bottomline is that you should never lean to your own understanding or logic of things. You should trust God and acknowledge Him for who He is according to Proverb 3:5-6. And also try to remember all of God's promises He made for His children. He promised a life of abundance, joy, and so much more. However, in that there will be trials and tribulation to test your faith. So you must choose to breakthrough in victory rather than breakdown in defeat. I choose victory because I am more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus-Hallelujah! Photograph by Toia Thompson

The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You [are] with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever. (Psalm 23)