Where Is God Now Ministries

I know this title may seem strange, but stay tuned. Recently, I received a ticket in the mail from the District of Columbia. It had what looked to be a picture of my license plate that was illegally parked. Initially, I was confused wondering why this was coming to me. Upon further examination of the ticket, it said the license plate belonged to the color and model car I drive. Again I wondered how that could be.

When I looked at the picture closely I saw other things wrong with this picture. A different model car than mine was showing in the picture. The name is on the trunk of this vehicle. Further, I knew I was nowhere near DC the day of the parking violation. I thought what criminal mind came up with this? Finding out this crime is cloning or ghosting of license plates was surprising.

What Satan has meant for our harm, God can turn it to good (Genesis 5:20, Romans 8:28). Although it was quite alarming for me to receive the ticket, I knew that I was innocent. Immediately, I started talking to God about it and what I needed to do. One of the options on the ticket was to contest the ticket. That was the BEST option.

So I started my defense for receiving this ticket. Filing a police report about my license plate being cloned was my first defense. Going to the Division of Motor Vehicles and getting new license plates and registration was my next defense. I then uploaded my documents onto the website to contest the ticket. I also informed them I was not in the area the day of the violation. Explaining the vehicle in the picture with my license plate number was not the model of my vehicle, was another defense. Lastly, pointing out the name of the model across the trunk of the vehicle the license plate was attached to was the final defense..

Now all of this was time consuming and annoying. I did not want to file a police report or go to the DMV and wait in line to get new license plates and registration. It was an aggravation. Through it all, I knew that God was working a work in me to walk in the spirit and continue to reflect Jesus in all that I do and say.

God never said we would not have weapons formed against us. We see throughout the Old Testament how God’s people faced opposition. Jesus said we would have trials and tribulations in this life. However, Jesus is our comfort and peace even in the times of storms. Even in the storm of cloning of your license plate His presence is near. The weapon may form, but it will not prosper… Amen.

On behalf of Where Is God Now Ministries and Glick Housing Foundation we appreciate the treasures you released to us during the food drive for the residents at Governor’s Pointe. Your monetary and food donations enabled us to provide needed groceries!

Sometimes we miss God as He is working in our lives. The beauty of these pop-up food pantries is God shows up! We feel His presence as we are serving the people. We see how it impacts the people as they receive what God has provided for them… It shows on their faces.

We encountered a legally blind resident. Unfortunately, initially we were not aware until she told us. She had gathered her food and one of the police officers was able to escort and carry her groceries back to the apartment. This one example of God at work. We humble ourselves to help others. In the process they get blessed and we do too… God blesses us all!

We thank our community partners, In Touch Ministries, Chesapeake Police Department, JustServe, and other volunteers who gave of their time at the food pantry. We never know how God is going to move at these pop-up food pantries. However, if you look for Him, as in all things in life, you will SEE Him!

Take a look at the below photo gallery. These are a few of the pictures from the event. Clicking on any picture will open up the gallery to see pictures up close. See ALL that you have done!

Your individual donations along with donations from businesses, corporations, foundations were tremendously appreciated.

Where Is God Now Ministries is the hands, mouth and feet of Jesus on the Earth… We are humbled to serve God and His people… We can’t do it without YOU!

Thank you for your continued love and support…

Love & Blessings!

Gwen

God delights in His children (Zephaniah 3:17)). For those who diligently seek Him, He rewards (Hebrews 11:6). Moreover, God wants to give us His good pleasure. According to Philippians 2:13, God works out the will and ability in us to carry out His good pleasure.

God’s love for us will not allow Him to tolerate sin in our lives. He loves YOU, but He hates the sin. For sin destroys us; thus, God hates it. When we are living a lifestyle of sin it creates barriers and spiritual distance from God.

These barriers affect our morals, attitudes and faith. Disobedience to God’s spiritual instructions for us blocks our blessings. Unconfessed sin is not approved by God. God cannot agree with these attitudes or behaviors. Therefore, His favor is not in our lives. If we are sensitive to God, we will know it within our spirit. God’s spirit will convict us to turn away from sin and do the right thing.

The attitude of unforgiveness stops the flow of God hearing us. Any bitterness, resentment, and spirit of offense is not where God resides. God forgiving us is His example to us. If He forgives us He wants us to forgive others. God knows unforgiveness is self-destruction for us. Hence, this is why it is important for us not to live in these attitudes.

Self promotion is not of God. It is born in pride which God hates (Proverbs 8:13). When we puff ourselves up with boasting it creates selfish motives in us. We start chasing the world and its desires which further distances us from God. It is another barrier.

God wants a relationship with us. We have to shed ourselves of ourselves. We block the blessings that God has for us. Remove the barriers so you may experience the abundant victorious life God has for us… Amen. Love & Blessings!

 1 Corinthians 10:13 should be a scripture of comfort and relief for Christians. This lets us know in every and all situations of temptation, God will provide a way of escape. That means there is always a way out. This is another testament of how much God loves us is that He will provide a way for us to turn another way instead of stepping into the temptation.

Temptation is an encounter we all face. Usually it will challenge us. It may present a struggle or wrestling within. Because we are human, it is a commonality we all have. However, the temptation is different for us too. Some of us may share in the same or similar specific temptation, but we are all in the same boat with dealing with it.

This truth in scripture sets us free. We know that if God is providing a way of escape we need to expect it and look for it. Our awareness will help us to see and sense it. It could come in a warning. Someone may say something to us that we need to be careful about. Other times we simply walk away and leave the situation.

Prayer is another way of escape. As we talk to our Father God He will reveal what we need to do. The Holy Spirit in His quick promptings in situations that need a fast reaction from us will lead and guide us out of situations. Then there will be those situations where we have no idea what the escape will look like, but God’s strong presence is on us. Once again, the Spirit is helping us. We are never alone. God has already told us He will never leave nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5)

The choice comes down to us. We can choose temptation or way of escape. Depending on the circumstances God’s way of escape may not linger. Sin is nothing to play with. When God sends us a way of escape we must act early. The longer we sit on it the more the temptation will grow making it difficult to escape. This is why obedience to God is so important. He is trying to protect us and give us the BEST He has for us… Amen. Love & Blessings!

On behalf of Where Is God Now Ministries, Inc, we THANK YOU! We partnered with Franklin Group to have a food drive for residents at Catalina Crossings. Your monetary and food donations to the food drive served its purpose. When you see the sincerity on people’s faces and watery eyes, we know that God’s purpose was served.

From your donations we were able to provide various meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, canned and boxed goods, and household cleaners. In Touch Ministries provided audio Messengers and other spiritual magazines, tracks bookmarks, etc., were made available to residents. Humana Healthcare also joined us to serve

Take a look at the below photo gallery. These are a few of the pictures from the event. Clicking on any picture will open up the gallery to see pictures up close. See ALL that you have done!

Your individual donations along with businesses, corporations, foundations were tremendously appreciated. This was an impactful event for all involved.

Where Is God Now Ministries is the hands, mouth and feet of Jesus on the Earth… We are humbled to serve God and His people… We can’t do it without YOU!

Thank you for your continued love and support…

Love & Blessings!

Jesus Is Always the Star Of The Show… Not Us!

Remember, life is not about us. It is about what Jesus has done for us on the cross. God sacrificed His son, Jesus, for us. The depths of His love for us allowed Him to do that for us. Therefore, Jesus is our EVERYTHING! We cannot not do anything without Him. Jesus sent His spirit, Holy Spirit, to be our constant help, companion, guide, comfort, and anything else we may need in this life.

Many times when we are sharing our stories about life, we make it about us. This is how Satan saddles us. Either Satan wants to lead us into a pit of self-pity over what has happened to us, or we turn how God delivered us into what we did and how we got out of it. Often, we shine the light on ourselves instead of what Jesus has done for us. Eventually, we steal God’s glory.

Pride has many faces. We have to be all so careful we do not let our pride get in our way. It often does, even when we do not realize it. As I was listening to someone the other day, they were telling me about their past and the troubles they had. They told me they were a Christian, but not once did I hear them say what God, Jesus, or the Holy Spirit had done from them. It was all about them.

This is the deception of Satan. He convinces people because they know about Christ, that they are a Christian. Dr. Charles Stanley of In Touch Ministries, often said there is a difference between knowing about Christ and having a relationship with him.

Most people make themselves idols. They constantly talk about what they have done and little to nothing about what God has done for them. It is like a litmus test. If you find yourself always talking about you and little to no mention of God and what He has done for you, you should question if you have a true intimate relationship with Him… Amen. Love & Blessings!  

A doubled minded man indicates a man who has not made up his mind. In the Bible, a double-minded man is someone who is divided in loyalty between God and the world. Unfortunately, we continue to see this happening today. People who profess Christ as their Lord and Savior who also declares their allegiance to the things of this world. It is clear he can not make up his mind. This person tries to trust God while also doubting Him, or tries to follow the Lord while keeping one foot in worldly habits.

Satan has deceived people into thinking it is acceptable to live worldly. People believe that God will tolerate this behavior when nothing could be further from the truth. God hates sin (Psalm 5:4-5, Psalm 11:5, Isaiah 61:8, Proverbs 6:16-19). That is not to say we will not make mistakes in life because we are not perfect. However, people who have a lifestyle in practicing things of the world are symbols their heart does not belong to God. They may be still the master and lord of their own life.

James 1:6-8 warns that when praying for wisdom, a person must believe and not doubt. Someone who doubts is like an ocean wave blown by the wind. James calls this person a “double-minded man, unstable in all his ways” who should not expect to receive anything from God. Additionally, James 4:8 urges believers to draw close to God and commands them to “purify your hearts, you double-minded”, pointing back to a split loyalty between spiritual devotion and sin.

There are certain characteristics of a doubled minded man. Unstable ways represents their choices, thoughts, and emotions are constantly changing. It goes back and forth between God and the things of this world. This causes their loyalty or faithfulness to be divided. They seek worldly approval. Yet, they still want God’s approval. As a result, their faith and belief in God is tampered with. Doubt and skepticism set in. It is why Paul urges us to set our minds on the things above and not earthly things (Colossians 3:2).  

The scriptures say, “Surely Goodness and Mercy will Follow Me!” This is for those who honor God with their lives. Who obey God and walk uprightly. Furthermore, the Scriptures say God’s blessings will chase YOU down!

This Goodness and Mercy is not a one time event. The scripture continues to say, … All The Days Of My Life! We can attach a, “Wow!” to that. This should bring excitement to children of the Most High God! This is not a one time event. It is ALL the DAYS of YOUR Life!

We should anticipate God’s blessings in our lives. Moreover, most of the blessings will manifest in the spiritual realm. Although, we will experience some material blessings, too. For example, imagine a life of peace, love, calm, rest, joy and the other spiritual blessings that are afforded to us. After experiencing this and more, you want more of God in your life. You become more and more a follower of His son, Jesus Christ. It is a beautiful transformation.

When we can live our lives to please God we will experience God’s BEST for our lives. When our focus is on God it pleases Him. God will want to shower his children with goodness and mercy. What a wonderful way to experience and live our lives on Earth. Love & Blessings!

On Behalf of Where Is God Now Ministries, Inc, we THANK YOU! We partnered with Highmark Residential Communities to have a food drive for residents at Woodbridge Apartments. Your monetary and food donations to the food drive served its purpose.

Your donations provided foods from the five main food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy. For example, we provided potatoes, onions, bananas, ham steaks, pork, beef, chicken, pastas, cereal, puddings, eggs and more! Further, we also provided spiritual food with the In Touch Ministries audio Messengers and other spiritual magazines, tracks bookmarks, etc. The residents walked away with their bags full.

Take a look at the below photo gallery. These are some of the pictures from the event. Clicking on any picture will open up the gallery to see the pictures up close. See ALL that you have done!

Your individual donations along with businesses, corporations, foundations were tremendously appreciated. Additionally, Chesapeake Police join us in some community engagement in handing out food. More importantly, everyone involved in the pop-up food pantry had a positive experience. It put a SMILE on the residents’ faces and God’s, too!

Where Is God Now Ministries is the hands, mouth and feet of Jesus on the Earth… This is God’s work when we make ourselves available to Him! We can’t do it without YOU!

Thank you for your continued love and support…

Love & Blessings!

Satan loves to keep us in bondage, chains, and shame. He loves for us to misunderstand God’s word, with his help. Oftentimes, these misunderstandings will lead and leave us in our sin. Because we love God, we do not want to willingly sin. Jesus said if you love me you will keep my commandments (John 14:15). The Holy Spirit will help us (John 14:26).

As a result of what Jesus has done for us on the cross we have the power not to sin. Further, the Bible says with every temptation God will provide a way of escape. We have to be alert. When we put on our armor of God everyday, we will be on guard and see the Holy Spirit leading and guiding us into the right paths of life.

Although grace is unearned forgiveness, which most of us are very familiar with. It is also God’s power in us not to sin. Satan deceives us into thinking it is okay for us to sin and give in to our temptations. After all, we are human. God’s power, the Holy Spirit, will help us to escape temptation and sin.

Grace is not a license for us to sin. Romans 6:14says grace breaks the controlling power of sin that tries to overtake us. This grace gives us strength to choose the right way. Titus 2:11-12 teaches us that the Holy Spirit actively helps us to say no to the passions of the world and ungodliness. We have HELP! It is God’s GRACE… Amen.