Starting the engine: 1st gear
0You will see Jerusalem, a city quiet and secure.
It will be like a tent whose ropes are taut
and whose stakes are firmly fixed.
21 The Lord will be our Mighty One.
He will be like a wide river of protection
that no enemy can cross,
that no enemy ship can sail upon.
22 For the Lord is our judge,
our lawgiver, and our king.
He will care for us and save us.
23 The enemies’ sails hang loose
on broken masts with useless tackle.
Their treasure will be divided by the people of God.
Even the lame will take their share!
24 The people of Israel will no longer say,
“We are sick and helpless,”
for the Lord will forgive their sins. NLT
Starting the engine
1I first write this blog post with a smile because i’m being led to write it. I have realized that what I’m about to write is not for universal audiences, its for a targeted audience. I know that I will step on toes from a doctrine standpoint, but I must preach the gospel just as Jesus did as he has called me to do. Here’s an analogy
I feel in my heart that i’ve been giving the keys to a car that has been in my garage the whole time. Black leather seats, Crimson red paint, 450HP v8. If i had to describe it, Its a corvette grand sport. I had no idea I had been given this car by the most high, Being honest i’m afraid to start it. I know what a corvette sounds like, its incredible I’ve been driving my little eco car and have loved it! but yet, this car is so much better and I cannot ignore it anymore… I’ve put the key in a few times but, since I don’t have many people around me to sit in the passenger seat and teach me how to drive it stepping out, pushing the clutch in and turning the key is my biggest fear. Soon however i’m connecting with a couple of people who have been in that car and drive it everyday!
I’m still seeing this ministry encouraging others, which is what i’m going to continue to do… Encourage you. A man plans his ways and the Lord determines his steps right??? (Proverbs 16:9) The vehicle i’m about to start driving is the full blown gospel, destroying the works of the devil, laying hands on the sick. Bringing others to Christ in Jesus name and for his glory.
Its healing. Many more things i’m learning as well but, the biggest in the last 3 months is healing. I was astounded by it when I first got into a relationship with the most high, but a wise man told me that I need to concentrate on my relationship with God first so that I’m not deceived. With Good reason, I’m so blessed to have waited and have the understanding that the holy spirit lives inside me, that I am holy and righteous in his sight, not because I have deserved it, because I have not. I deserve to be eternally separated from my daddy. Thankfully he sent his son to say “I love you” and “I want you to know me” and “I want to know you and your time” Now, The Lord has brought this to my forefront, I’ve turned my back on it 3 times. I cannot anymore because it is part of his Name in “I AM” as healer.
Knowing that the one who made me loves me for who I am fully human and fully his is incredible I am fully forgiven and he sees me as righteous in his sight, I’m beginning to see myself in my sight towards him that way as well. Just a quick sentence on my background, I grew up in a broken abusive home with an earthly father who didn’t mirror my heavenly one. Knowing that he might be reading this, I love him. I’ve forgiven him and our relationship is building. I hope we get to open the word together someday. (tears wiped and continuing)
I’ve seen many things happen on youtube(people getting healed), in the word of God and many peoples responses to it are. “That happened in the biblical times but not now” Even though there is nothing in the Word of God that says these signs and wonders that follow those who believe (Mark 16:17) have stopped
In fact, Matthew 10:8 it says “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons. Freely you have received, freely give.” I must say If we are continuing to freely receive we must be continuing to be freely give.
Mark 16:18 they(believers) will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well.”
Why am I not laying hands!? If you nodded I completely agree.
What ever your background is on healing, supernatural. It is the power of God, always has been. Paul said something incredible many parts of the new Testement. 1 Thessalonians 1:5, 1 John 3:18, 1 Corinthians 4:20, all through acts, “For the kingdom of God isn’t of mere words but a demonstration of Gods power.
Searching my heart in this i’ve found there are many things I have adopted of the church that are not of God. This is for another blog post because for me, dealing with about 15 of them its a big deal and a long conversation.
The greatest of these is love. (Corinthians 13) We cannot walk in the full gospel until we walk in Love. As God is love hey! Things just get done. This blog post is the beginning of pouring my heart out in what I learning as a Christian what it means to be blown by the spirit (John 3:8)
Simply has the mandate of Matthew 10 changed today? What does it say? READ UP!
I look foreword to updating you on what God is doing and I hope to encourage you to do the same in the near future.
Blessings in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord,
-Jimi
Valentines day
0I personally want to challenge this, I was there too, I’ve let 4 valentines days pass by in faith that God would send a woman that I would be able to pursue, love as Christ loves the church and share my life with. She is worth the wait, if your a woman, your worth the wait as well. There is an incredible romance with Jesus Christ, for the guy’s that may seem weird, It is at first, but to have the man who made romance teach you how to love your wife before you even meet her is the most incredible adventure to be part of. To the woman, I don’t know what a romance with Jesus is like for you, I’ll let you know when I ask her!
Another valentines day is about to pass by, that’s ok, because as I am encouraged to live as one who is “Not of this world, but chosen out of the world” -John 15:19 I encourage you to do the same in a world of “Hook up, Shack up and break up”
Look in your bubble of people, can you find someone who is lonely as well? Can you find someone who needs that Love only Jesus can give? This day may be about love, but its a different love than the world knows. Its Agapae Love. (Sacrificial) Jesus will offer that love through you if you let him. Come out of your comfort zone!
I AM WHO I AM
0Exodus 3:13
13 Moses said to God, “Suppose I go to the Israelites and say to them, ‘The God of your fathers has sent me to you,’ and they ask me, ‘What is his name?’ Then what shall I tell them?” 14 God said to Moses, “I AM WHO I AM.[c] This is what you are to say to the Israelites: ‘I AM has sent me to you.’”
God is the great I AM. When the words in the bible are used, “THE LORD” It is defined as Yahweh in translation which means “I AM” It says that many times, but for God to say he is “I am” it brings another question, “I am what?
I am the LORD GOD, (Gen. 2:4)
I am Your God. (Psalm 13:3) (Lev. 19:3)
I am the Lord your Father (Isa. 64:8).
I am the Lord, the most high God (Gen. 14:22; Psalm 7:17; Psalm 47:2).
I am the Lord God of Israel (Isa. 17:6)
I am the Lord who see’s (Gen. 22:14)
I am the Lord your sanctifier (Ex. 31:13)
I am the Lord your miracle (Ex. 17:15)
I am the Lord your maker (Ps. 95:6)
I am the Lord of hosts. (Exo 12:41)
I am the Lord, Your shepherd (Ps. 23:1, Ez. 34:2).
I am the Lord who Heals you (Ex. 15:26).
I am the Lord of Peace (Judges 6:24)
I am the LORD your Rock and your redeemer (Psalm 19:14)
I am CHRIST (Matthew 22:42)
I am Comforter (John 14:26(kjv))
I am deliverer (Romans 11:26)
I am HOPE (Titus 2:13)
I am Holy Spirit (John 15:26)
I am son of God (Matthew 27:54)
I am Vine (John 15:5)
I am the WORD (John 1:1)
Granted, there are many other names, I’d love to hear them! Lets share in the comments below! What name of “I AM” has he had in your life recently, Personally, Its been “I am The Lord, your provider” while in patience of what he has planned, he has provided everything.
Lets sum this up. I have come to the conclusion of why God says I am what I am Its because he is what his people need. Everything they need. By God saying he is “I am” he is saying he is not confined to past or present nor the future, he will always be and has always been. Try to wrap your head around that!
Blessings in the name of our Lord and savior JESUS CHRIST
New year!
0Well its a new year! As always God is new and fresh no matter what time of the year. His gospel is the same, “Only through faith in Jesus Christ can we be saved” PP Romans 3:22
Let us start with scripture!
13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
When I thought of God doing something impossible before, I thought of him just doing it with me watching. Like a show, performance. Recently during some prayer time. I found our God not only declares his glory but, teaches his children to walk in his way. (Prov. 28:26)
So, now when I think of God doing the impossible I think of him using his hands and feet (AKA, You, me and his children) to carry out his plan of doing the impossible.
When God uses his children it accomplishes many things. 1. It strengthens the faith of believers. 2. It brings others who are skeptical and unbelievers to the foot of the cross with the hope that their faith would be grounded in good soil and 3. It gives him all the glory
So now, I hear God saying, “I’m about to do something that seems impossible to this world! Would you like to join me?”
Join him in the most incredible relationship Jesus desires to have with you.
Be intentional.
0For Christ did not send me to baptize, but to preach the gospel–not with words of human wisdom, lest the cross of Christ be emptied of its power. 1 Corinthians 1:17
Does this hit you like it hits me? Words of human wisdom empty God’s power. When we choose to speak if we are not intentionally choosing to speak from God’s wisdom by saying much or little, We are in danger of emptying the Jesus right out of people.
Be intentional specifically when its about Christ and his children.
-Jimi
Being Your Best Friend
3I have a friend, that shared with me their heart. They told me that they have a heart of one who has been abused but has never been. “What does this mean?” I asked God.
There are many times in my life, where I’ve left things unresolved. “Pushed them under the rug.” Those things become footholds for Satan. Look at your life as a big wall… Smooth, beautiful, without a ladder this wall cannot be climbed. You and God are the only ones with the ladder. When we leave things unforgiven in our own lives, unresolved they will cause more damage unless we seek to ask God to fix them. When we fail to resolve; Think of it as us climbing on our ladder with a hammer claw side foreword making holes in our wall. (Hince footholds) and do not give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:27 When we go to God however, renounce the agreements and trade them for his truth, he rebuilds the wall patches it like broken drywall. Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:10 We MUST choose to believe in the truth and not the lies.
Let us catch the faith of David here,
6And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the LORD his God. 1 Samuel 30:6
What is God saying to you in this verse?
When something happens to you that causes pain, temptation, failure, we naturally want to blame someone. When we can’t find anyone we blame ourselves. Who keeps us accountable to that? Unless we allow someone in no one. I believe God desires for you to resolve this matter of your heart. Now in this, Its important to realize we are both the suspect and the victim (Because of our sinful nature).
I want you to try this for one week. Here’s your application.
For YOU have plans for ME, LORD, Plans not for disaster, plans for a hope and a future (Jer 29:11)
I am more than a conqueror through Christ Jesus. (Romans 8:37)
If my God is for me, Who can be against me? (Romans 8:31)
I am CONVINCED, that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, 39 neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate ME from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus MY Lord (Romans 8:38)
I will case all my cares on you because you care for me 1 Peter 5:7
I will guard my heart, for it is the wellspring of life Proverbs 4:23
Conclusion, We love encouragement. We love to encourage you and be encouraged however there are times in temptation and quiet times where the only person to encourage you is you. The only voice that you can hear speaking is you, God inspired. Brother, Sister, Preach it in the mirror. Become your best friend. Encouraging yourself just like David did. I will be joining this application with you.
Final question…
Can you find more verses to encourage yourself? Share them below!
Here are some verses that inspired this post:
1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
John 16:31 I’ve told you all this so that trusting me, you will be unshakable and assured, deeply at peace. In this godless world you will continue to experience difficulties. But take heart! I’ve conquered the world.”

Why?
0Why do we do what we do? Why do we encourage? Why do we spend so much time on the people who having trouble standing their ground or the people who are standing their ground and are encouraged.
Encouragement is a one way street
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God’s actions
0The past couple of weeks God has been asking me a recurring question “Do you really want to see what I can do?” As a Christian we have to be very careful the way we answer this question. Although its a simple “Yes” or “No” What happens after you say yes will rock your world if you don’t know what you are getting into. The tragedy for a Christian is to be comfortable. To love your Job is excellent, to love your church family is even better. But, if we don’t challenge ourselves/allow mentors and pastors to challenge us. We will be stalemate and Satan will have his Checkmate. I have a huge love for seeing God in action. I love miracles, signs, breath’s of life, all around God moving mountains in a day.