Is there an EAGLE in you?

Is there an EAGLE in you? Don't need a crowd to validate you... Got discernment of things earthly and heavenly... Watchful and attentive to the goings on of your surroundings...  Can see storms coming, but are not overly disturbed by them... Possess wisdom to use the power of the storm to elevate over it... Can spot opportunities for blessing from a distance and seize them... Can overcome, outwit, and outlast foes... Can endure catastrophe and be left standing when all else around has been destroyed, because you know when and how to take shelter... Can advance alone or when its good can partner up with another for sustenance and service... Loyal to the one you're in a relationship with, handling your responsibilities... Are an inspiration, a great example to others, just being you and doing the simple things with excellence that you do... Don't have to flail through life, but glide along on the wind of the Spirit, using just what the Father provided you. Bring forth beauty, dignity, and grace no matter the surroundings bringing glory to God, your Maker, Sustainer, your SALVATION... Is there an EAGLE in you?

The giant is in front of you so you that can manifest The GIANT that is inside of you... Don't fear, faith it forward, and claim your promise land...

What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Romans 8:31

Rise and Shine...

RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

…Her smile…

…Her smile…



Wow, look at that.

That’s where it’s at,

Keeps me coming back.

The seal of her approval—

I love her too much,

To tolerate its removal.

I’d go through storm and rain,

In a car, by bus, take a plane, ride a train,

And yes, I’d even walk many a mile,

Just to see her smile.



:) …Her smile… :)



RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

5/7/12

I like me…

I like me…




I like me.

I thank YOU, Father.

YOU are my anchor, my author.

I am a work in your hands.

The twinkle in my eyes,

The dimples that surprise,

My intelligence, my elegance,

My tint, my tone, my hair, my flair,

My prance, my dance,

My smile, my profile,

My care, my dare,

My hopes, my dreams,

My attitude, my gratitude,

My creativity, my proclivity,

My date with destiny,

I am a work in your hands.

YOU are my anchor, my author.

I thank YOU, Father.

I like me.



I like me…



The Lord will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy,

O Lord, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands.

Ps. 138:8



An encouragement for my

Baby girl—Lil’ Ms. Anna Grace—

Learning to overcome playground drama...



RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

5/8/12

My Confession…

My Confession…




I ain’t right—But HE is!



I’m flawed, and still yet, I’m awed—HE still loves me!



I stumble and I’m altogether humbled—HE keeps on keeping me!



I oft mess stuff up, but I’m grateful—HE corrects me…



I ain’t all that—but Oh, HALLELUJAH—I’m all HIS!



Thank Ya, JESUS! OH, GLORY HALLELUJAH!!!



I ain’t right—But HE is!



O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin. Romans 7:24-25 – There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Romans 8:1



Tell the truth—You ain’t right either without HIM…



RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

5/18/12

Dig in a lil’ deeper…

Dig in a lil’ deeper…




Broken dreams, broken bonds marked my way,

With hurt so bad there were no words to say.

I did all I could to make it through the day.

Bitterness stained my complexion.

Silence was my best expression.

Paralysis robbed me of direction.

Life—the whole thing was blurred.

But, one day Your word, I heard.

That day, my spirit, You stirred.

I prayed and I prayed and I prayed.

I sought Your word in the decisions I made.

You made me strong, wouldn’t let me fade.

Your love prompts my spirit to rejoice.

In praise to You, I lift my voice.

Now, no matter what, You are my choice.

Though troubles and trials abound,

Though enemies, on all sides, surround,

I’m determined to stand my ground.

I’m going to dig in a lil’ deeper,

Clinging to the ROCK I’ve found.



Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like: He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock. Luke 6:47:48



RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

5/20/12

I thought we had more time…

I thought we had more time…




I had it all planned,

The details are, yet, etched in my mind.

We were going to do this and do that,

But, that dream has fallen flat.

All seemed to be going so well,

So I chose not to rush or make a fuss.

I just knew we had more time,

To live and to love as dear ones do.

To get together and do whatever,

Just as long as it was me with you.

But out of the blue, poof, you’re gone.

All I have left is a heart of regret,

And precious memories, I can never forget.

With your absence, my life’s rhythm—

Does not have the same rhyme.

Missing you, wishing you were here with me.

Yet, I know that just cannot be.

You had an appointment amid the stars,

Summoned into the presence of the God of glory.

It’s better for you to be where you are.



I just thought we had more time…



Beloved, let us be careful of saving for later,

For we never know when later might just be too late…



Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away. James 4:14



RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

4/29/12

That Happy Place

That Happy Place


Beloved, I pray you’ll find your happy place. That place where the smile on your heart is the spring for the smile upon your face. That place of peace, that place of grace, that place of wisdom, that place of power, that leaves a trail of good others can trace.

That place where your joy drowns out your sorrows and despite all the difficulty you’ve experienced, you still got great hope for tomorrow. That place where stress stretches your hand, reaching up to your Heavenly Father, trusting HIM to help you overcome all this world’s bother.

That place where sweet love, pure love finds and refines you. That place where you feel adored, all you do prospers, and where life is much too interesting for you to ever be bored. That place where you know, you’re never alone, because with JESUS, you’ve found a forever friend and a permanent home.

Happy is that people, that is in such a case: yea, happy is that people, whose God is the Lord. Ps144:15


RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
5/22/12

I’m Still Here…

I’m Still Here…

With all I’ve been through,
I thank God, I’m still here.
I’ve loved, I’ve learned, I’ve laughed,
Had sorrow, shed many a’ tear.
I’ve gained much, lost plenty,
Things, precious and people, dear.
I’ve stood, I’ve stumbled,
Been dumbfounded, had fear.
I’ve been doubted, felt routed,
Had much to say, no one to hear.
I survived the good, bad, and ugly,
Battled my past toward a future, unclear.
Perhaps you could’ve done it better,
Being adept, in all things top tier.
But, God made us all unique.
That I can’t be you, you can’t be me, is clear.
As for me, a smile of grace upon my face,
Knowing my God’s mercy is ever near,
All I know is with all I’ve been through,
I just thank God, that I’m still here.

I’m Still Here…

O Lord, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. Ps. 30:3

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
4/2/12

Say What You Got To Say…

Say What You Got To Say…

Say what you got to say.
Just do it the right way.
Speak the truth in love,
Show you’ve been reborn from above.
Pray for the right timing, spirit, and words.
Pray that the right message be sent and rightly heard.
Been done wrong? Express how you feel.
Talk it out, forgive, and be healed.
Maybe you weren’t the one that started it,
But you surely can be the one to end it.
You don’t have to huff and puff as the Big Bad Wolf reflected.
You can be courageous, confident, and collected.
Be thoughtful in what you say,
The right words can make a person’s day.
Words can heal the wounded from their strife.
Words have saved some from ending their life.
Speak to affirm, inform, and hold accountable.
Speak to inspire to dream and do the incredible.
Someone is in need a word from you today,
I love you. I was wrong. I pray you have a nice day.
Yes, there are things that silence does best convey.
But, there comes a time when you must say what you got to say.

…a time to speak…
Eccl 3:7

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
3/22/12

Love in such a way as to get on folks’ nerves…

Love in such a way as to get on folks’ nerves…

I have been blessed of God to share on several occasions with a particular Head Start Preschool class, reading, singing, memorizing the letters and numbers. One day as I was preparing to leave, saying my good-byes the lil’ kiddos ran and blocked all the exits, refusing to let me go. I was stunned, taken by surprise. But, it was absolutely awesome. They were working on my nerves because I had worked on their nerves—in a good way.

Beloved, show some love today.

Love so generously that you make others rich. Love so deeply that you fill other’s void. Love so compassionately that you compel others to care. Love so purely that you make others to feel secure. Love so powerfully that you build other’s strength. Love in such a way as people love to see you coming and loathe seeing you leave. Love with such an impact that your imprint is still there even when you are gone. Love like God, with a true love that endures.

Love in such a way as to get on folks’ nerves—in a good way…

RevLDReedSr
I Owe Jesus
3/21/12

Hello, beautiful…

Hello, beautiful…

Here she comes, elegantly advancing along.

Nature serenades her arrival in joyful song.

Her kiss is sweet, splendidly satisfying.

Her attire is vibrant, rousing, gratifying.

My lovely, it’s been too long, yet only awhile.

In your presence, I cannot help but to smile.

Let us enjoy our time together once more,

Before you go away as you have before.

It is the blessing of God to have you near.

Life and love are rekindled when you are here.

Your loveliness inspires hearts to sing.

Goodbye winter. Hello, beautiful—Spring…

For my darling daughter, Anna Grace,

who said I needed to write a new poem…

RevLDReedSr

I Owe Jesus

3/20/12

Rise and Shine, Beloved… Don’t QUIT…

Rise and Shine, Beloved…

Don’t QUIT…It’s hard, admit it, but buckle down and don’t quit…Yeah, you’ve thought about it many times—giving up—but man/woman-up and don’t quit…Sure some folks said you could never do it, you wasn’t good enough, smart enough, tough enough—but them nay Sayers are wrong—prove IT! Don’t quit…Your goal is good, noble, and right, and to top it off—it’s within sight—DON’T QUIT…Tell the devil it’s best he get gone…Speak unto your obstacles, “I’m coming through!” Tell that mountain, “You got to move!” I got this! I’m gonna do it! Because, God got me and HE’s gonna help me do it! I AIN’T Gonna QUIT!

Now, GO DO IT!!!