Friday, February 13, 2015

The Beginning Of My Extra-ordinary Year


Photo by Sparky Jones, Fairbanks, Alaska


"And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up."  Galatians 6:9
  Today was a quiet day for me. I stayed up rather late last night watching television and stayed in bed for hours this morning. Sometimes I get out and move about the city to keep myself entertained so as not to become a recluse. There was a time when I would wrap myself in my loneliness and excommunicate myself from the outside world; always cognizant that I was alone and without the constant company of a friend to talk to, to eat with or to go see a movie with. In 2015 I have vowed to have a different mindset. I vowed that I would love my own self and to stop looking for others to love me; to validate me, to make me smile. I did this greatly today. I cooked for myself and enjoyed my company. A friend reached out to me and we talked for long hours on the telephone, (something else that I do not regularly do), and I enjoyed it because the conversation brought me no pressure. 

  This morning I awoke with an anticipation that was different from the previous day. I immediately lubricated my insides with the bottle of water at my bedside and gave thanks to God for another day. I felt famished so I went into the kitchen and prepared myself a breakfast of pancakes and turkey sausage with orange juice. Loneliness was nowhere to be found.


  I turned on my music, I cleaned my house, I danced, sang, shaved, showered and dressed with expectation.  

  Later I went out to take care of some business locally and while I was out I received a call on my cell phone. Recently I had mailed a copy of my CD In My Father's House to Bobby Jones Gospel headquarters in Nashville  Tennessee. ( I included a handwritten note to Dr. Bobby Jones asking him to please help me with my singing career. Hey, you have not because you ask not). 

 The representative on the phone was calling to tell me that they had, indeed, received a copy of my CD and asked if I would be interested in participating in the Bobby Jones new Artist Showcase in Nashville on February 28th.  Inwardly I was shouting praises to God as I exchanged information with the gentleman on the phone.

  What can I say other than " Our God is an awesome God". I have spoken and affirmed every day that this year will be my extra-ordinary year. By the power of Christ within me I am breaking every chain, losing every naysayer, believing in the impossible and accepting the inheritance He has laid out for me. My heart is full of love for those who have continued to stand and pray with me and have not chosen to abandon me when my decisions and actions were not to their liking. It is those true and sincere friends who have given me the courage to boldly come before the throne of grace and, once again, obtain mercy. I am surrounded by true love. I am blessed to know real fellowship. 


  I do not stop at this latest blessing. I am bold enough to have faith in even greater things and I anticipate presenting you all with another praise report soon. I will keep you updated to the best of my abilities. Continue to pray for me as I do for you.


I love you all,
 Dennis

2 comments:

  1. Thank you for sharing! God bless you!

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  2. I will be waiting in anticipation for your breakthrough! Al

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