Heavy On The "Thank You God"

In 2020, There was a meme circulating around the internet that said "Heavy on The Thank You GOD" My immediate thought was: "I know that's right!"

In 2020 we were in a worldwide pandemic. So many lives were lost, and to have survived that, and be alive and blessed today, the weight of the "thank you GOD" is immeasurable. 

At the start of this year various sources stated there would be a total blackout at some point in the year, many people thought it would be earlier around April, however, Prophetess Tiphani Montgomery has recently been sharing content to warn God's people to start preparing. 

While biblically the world is only set to get worse, remember that El Gibor always wins!

 While we watch, pray and prepare . . . may we also praise:

"O give thanks unto the LORD; for He is good: For His mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto the God of gods: For His mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords: For His mercy endureth for ever. To Him who alone doeth great wonders: For His mercy endureth for ever. To Him that by wisdom made the heavens: For His mercy endureth for ever. To Him that stretched out the earth above the waters: For His mercy endureth for ever. To Him that made great lights: For His mercy endureth for ever: The sun to rule by day: For His mercy endureth for ever: The moon and stars to rule by night: For His mercy endureth for ever." ~ Psalm 136: 1-9

 

Here's some motivational music to aid in your praise today:  

Praise The Most High | Psalm 66:17

I will Bless The Lord! His Praise will continually be in my mouth!!!!

Let Nothing Deter Your Praise

Praise causes us to conquer fear, Praise establishes our lives, Praise causes transformation, Praise causes us to see the fruit of Our Focus, because in praise, our focus is The Lord . . .

Ask me how I know 😫🙌🏾

This year on my Birthday, The Lord shared a gift of The Word of knowledge that I couldn’t help but share, it was SO GOOD!!

Well, it was good to me, hopefully it is to you too, but more importantly this word is truly an Instruction: Let NOTHING Deter Your Praise!

Here’s why . . .

Praise is priceless. I can go on and on about it (which I likely will).

He's Able To Lift You Up | Jude 1:24

 

"To him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before his glorious presence without fault and with great joy". - Jude 1:24

Not only is He able to keep you from falling. He's able to lift you up. You can be presented blameless before His glorious presence and experience great joy!

Praise GOD for this!

Make A Joyful Noise

 

The exclamation "make a Joyful Noise" can seem simple, almost trivial if we don't really pay attention to it.

Actually to "make a joyful noise to The Lord" has a science to it. There's a chemistry wrapped up in the command . It's composed of certain ingredients. It really has more components than we give it credit for.

How To Make A Joyful Noise To The Lord.

1. You have to (BE) Joyful.

So many people are going through whatever they're going through in life, may have a broken heart, may have lost a loved one, any number of things. Bitterness, rejection, you name it. So to actually BE joyful as crazy as it is to say takes work on some peoples behalves. We're not happy all the time. for whatever reason, for whatever thing has our attention besides GOD.

2. You have to come before the Lord.

Repent

Psalm 51:7 says a broken and contrite heart God, will not despise. . . so the number one thing to do before you come before The Lord is to repent. Ask GOD for forgiveness for any sins you know about and the ones you don't know about. To think you have no sin may be cause right there to check yourself and repent.

The Bible says in Romans 3:22-24 ALL have sinned and fallen short of The Glory of GOD.

"And this righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. There is no distinction, 23for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24and are justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus."

Intentionally get up set you an actual physical space preferably a quiet one so you can concentrate, or set a time or hour where it's gonna be quiet however you have to.  a lot of people make time early in the morning. but it is about making and setting that time. 

Venerate

As the time is made, once you set it in place and honor it. it's time to Venerate. To venerate is to present worship, so we're presenting worship to GOD.

How real worship is presented is in Spirit and in truth. So not just reciting the regular things we know to say or have become used to saying. (Like I was doing) but to truly have a full heart of praise and gratitude toward The Lord. 

John 4:24 in the bible says: God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”

Praise is the vestibule.  Praise is the entrance hall, the channel, the gateway that leads us to another destination and that destination is His presence. Enter His courts with praise. Enter his gates with thanksgiving!

Push Through The Pushback

Yesterday was phenomenal! So grateful that although Coronavirus is a concern, I was still able to host The InterSession after sensing confirmation from GOD to go forward with it.

Also grateful for believer friends in place to help execute the vision. Shoutout to my friend Rosetta who did an awesome job with audiovisual aka media, even though the technology was going haywire. She was resolute and a MAJOR help!

It's so important to surround ourselves with people that push through. There is power in perseverance. Faith in GOD's power helps us with the resilience we need to overcome any obstacles.

Two days after being shot by racist people. Bob Marley who was scheduled to do a concert, still performed at the concert.

When asked why, He was quoted saying:
"The people that are trying to make the world worse never take a day off, why should I? Light up the darkness."

I think as believers we should have that same kind of persistent mindset, to be valiant and to push to accomplish GOD's will even in the tough times when we're facing opposition.

Warfare is real in all media and communication sytems. Even in us, the enemy will try to whisper deceit in our minds and play games in our ears. Turn that voice off and operate in love.

If it's not in GOD's will, then it's not for us. Scripture says take every thought captive. Our thoughts should work for us, not the other way around. Put them into perspective.

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. - 2 Corinthians 10:5

That negativity can win if we're not secure in GOD's word. The enemy prevails in our insecurities. The power is in us to stand up and fight back. We can counteract the words of darkness with words of light.

Study to show yourself approved unto God, a worker that doesn't need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. - 2 Timothy 2:15

Now is more time than ever to rightfully divide the words of truth that is found in the holy word of scripture, and what GOD speaks directly into our hearts when we pursue and maintain a relationship with Him.

Keep pushing through! Study and prayer gives us the power we need to overcome. We are overcomers in Jesus Christ. Push through the pushback.

Prayer Is First Priority

As much as I want to get things done, I'm becoming extremely uncomfortable with doing anything else before I pray. I'm grateful for this. It's time for relationship with GOD more than religion.

Any relationship with a person, place, idea or thing, can take second place all day!
Prayer helps me tap into the TRUE source of strength. It's essential. It's powerful.

Prayer and GOD's word is Everything!

ALL-White Inspiration Experience to Be Held In Tucker, GA.

Breath Of Life Daily will be hosting an ALL-White Inspiration Experience and Praise Party which will include featured special guests sharing original inspiration. The evening stands as a 30th Birthday Celebration for BOLDJournal's creator and Oasis Media Group Founder April D. Byrd.

The event also serves as the official release of BOLDJournal’s premiere publication: Letters From The Conversation Of Life”. The Party will be held on Friday, May 25 at 7 P.M. in Tucker, Georgia and is open to the public.

RSVP HERE

Featured special guests for the experience will include: Isis Thomas of IHearThatGirl.com, Carla Matthews of Touch Purpose Coaching Firm, Danquin May, of Ask DQ Talk Show and more to be announced.

Admission for the event is available for advance purchase on EventBrite. For more information about being a guest at this event and the exact location please email april@breathoflifedaily.com

Created to praise God - Inspiration 3/4/17

Have you ever asked yourself questions like: What were you created for? Why are you here? and What are you doing?

Everything we do should be for the glory of God. Ultimately, we were created to praise God and progress in excellence.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. - Phillipians 4:8

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.
-Proverbs 4:7

Remakes vs Originality in Theatre, And The Power Of Gratitude

I'm probably the only nerdy person listening to "A Raisin In The Sun" on audio right now. The dialogue is brilliant. Since reading it in high school i'm realizing how diverse and controversial it actually is. To me Lorraine Hansberry is a Genius! I was just thinking with the "all-black" remake of Fried Green Tomatoes, oz, and others, how original, authentic black cinema should be celebrated more! 

Still much respect to whoever came up with these casting and interpretative ideas. They fortunately bring a nice sense of flavor to the stories. The musical aspect of "the wiz" may be the whole draw for me anyway because at the same time the christian-ism in the back of my mind is like: magic? wizardry?...is that borderline witchcraft?

Hmmm...Let's hope that the nature is truly good anyway and Dorothy's testimony can maybe minister to someone for a positive change, beyond the sing-a-long and fan fare I ultimately see a celebration of gratitude. We should be grateful for what we have and not take it for granted. There really is no place like..........the presence of God. Yeah that was supposed to be home...but in His presence is truly where my heart wants to be. Besides who needs a wiz to fix all your faults anyway when you have a heavenly father who is omnipresent?!

I'm excited about The Wiz Live tonight I loved the original film with Diana Ross!! Will you be watching? Live tweet to me @aprilinspired.


Peace and Blessings Family!!

Show Up

by: April D. Byrd

Reading the word and coming before God in the morning definitely helps me make better decisions than I would have otherwise made. Wisdom and spiritual awareness is key, and that's what the word of God provides, whether it be spoken revelation or biblical text. 

To present ourselves before God makes a big difference in how we go about our day. I commented on Facebook yesterday that I wan't to be "in God's way", I want to be moving the way He's moving. If I'm moving with God, I feel invincible, like nothing can go wrong. If anything does go wrong I feel better prepared to handle it. 

The bible reads in 2 Timothy 2:15  to "Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth." 

When we present ourselves, we show up, presenting ourselves to God means clearly making it known to that we are open, willing, and available to His power by taking the time out to show up. Make time for God. Presenting ourselves is submitting ourselves, life is so much easier when we submit ourselves to God's authority.

When we submit ourselves completely in spirit, we also submit our problems. Taking time to just meditate and focus on the goodness of God before we proceed with our day is a blessing. There is much work to do on a daily basis, We don't have to carry this load by ourselves, we can put our trust in God and let Him handle it. Whatever you do, just show up...show up before God's presence and allow His wisdom to take the lead.

Show up in prayer to be led by God. His word is a lamp for our feet, and a light for our journey.

Moving Forward

   by: Carla Marcelle

When you are called to fulfill a purpose, any and everything can be used to stop you from meeting your destiny. It is up to you, who face challenges and situations, to make a conscious effort to be overcomers, fighters, and victors of obstacles you face. When making this decision, you can lose friendships, relationships, and sometimes even jobs. It can be a very uncomfortable situation especially when you want so bad cling to those hindrances because it is all you know, it is what you love, and it is your safety zone.  The funny thing about it is that most times we know what the hindrances are, but we may not know what our purpose is. So for that very reason, we never fully comprehend just how much of a necessity it is for us to let go of those hindrances to move forward in our destiny by uncovering our purpose. 

However, it is in those quiet times with yourself, where you discover your gifts. It is in those times where you are not focused on the rhetoric of your situations where you discover your talents. In those times where you are not indulging with your hindrances and your obstacles, that is when your purpose begins to form.

   I know for me, one of my biggest hindrances are friendships. Because I like to be around people, I tend to just want to be around who ever is available. Not always are the people who are available conducive to my well being. Not always are the people who are available have my best interest at hand.   Often, I find my self compromising my very beliefs, morals, and standards. So instead of being that purpose driven woman of destiny, being a light in darkness of situations, I just blend right in. I conform to the very thing I do not want to be. After spending so much time conforming, I have discovered one of two things will happen. Either you will become complacent, losing your desire for your advancement, and develop a will to simply just exist; or you will get so uncomfortable in your situation, that you have to remove yourself from the very things that are holding you back.

At that point the question becomes,

When you hear the call of your destiny, will you chose to pursue it? Will you answer the call?

Or will you allow your destiny that awaits you to just dwindle away, and your purpose that you were designed to accomplish  become void; all because you did not want to endure the discomfort of your advancement. We all know there is no growth without discomfort. We can apply the same principles of our natural world to the very idea of advancing in our purpose. As a child grows into maturity they go through very uncomfortable stages called puberty; as a woman creates life in her womb, it is uncomfortable or even painful; for stamina and muscle to develop, there is a period of soreness, and pain. Its evident that we must endure pain, hardships, and discomfort to gain advancement through life, but keep in mind it is only for a moment, and the end result is always greater.

   So today I encourage you to think about those obstacles and hindrances in your life that have been placed in the way of  discovering your purpose and moving into your destiny. Make a conscious decision to move past them, and let them go. That is how you move into your victory, and gain a life full of joy and satisfaction. Do not be content to just exist. You have a greater value than that!!!

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Carla Marcelle is a Life and Purpose Coach and regular contributor to Breath Of Life Daily. For more inspirational posts from Coach Carla Stay tuned to her "Wake Up Wednesdays" segment here on BOLD Journal every Wednesday. Subscribe via e-mail and connect with @BOLDJournal on Twitter and Instagram for the latest updates.

Praise In The Park 2014 >>> EVENT

Praise In The Park presented by Praise 102.5/102.9 is the largest outdoor concert with some of the most popular Gospel music artists around. 

Praise In The Park is taking place Saturday August 2, at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta, GA. 

This year's concert line up includes Tasha Cobbs, Jekalyn Carr, Micah Stampley, William Murphy, Tamela Mann, Smokie Norful and Wess Morgan just to name a few.

Breath Of Life Daily supports Praise in the Park. Follow @BOLDJournal on Twitter and Instagram for the latest  in uplifting news, causes and events.

Date: August 2, 2014
Time: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave W Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30313
Admission: Free 


See you All at Praise In The Park!! If you're out send us a line on social media using the hashtag #BOLDJournal.

For more information and details on Praise In The Park, visit mypraiseATL.com

Pray, Hustle, Then Pray Some More.

by: April D. Byrd

So often I need to remind myself that prayer is the key and source of energy. Most of the time when I get up, the first thing I wanna do is get going with my OWN plans for the day! That's after I get up from a 2 hour snooze from the time I "wanted" to get up! It's usually the "special" things that get me going.


A friend told me this morning that "I Hate to get up in the morning", she went on in her rant that "You're not a morning person". I wanted to be appalled, but I couldn't even argue. People know us by our actions. As much as I want to be in demand in charge, I know most of the time that never comes unless I've been in the spirit, been fortified in the replenishment of worship. It's a game changer. Most of the time I end up doing extra stuff I never even thought I would do. Like the energizer bunny.


A lot of success/money magazines list "meditation" as one of the top habits of wealthy people. I'm not knocking meditation, it has it's place, but I think in the spirit of God, truly acknowledging that, there is so much more.


You can call it meditating or whatever you want, but we know what it is. Honestly that time spent in the spirit, that direct line of communication with our maker is what gives the energy, the hustle, the grind we need, all of that. Pray everyday.  Pray without ceasing is what the word says. Prayer is the thing that causes our lives to reflect greatness. The word of God is life changing we know... even when I'm searching through the #scripture tag on Instagram I feel empowered. I guess that would be 10 times better if the word is coming from the life giver Himself.

Note: that Beyoncé didn't wake up like that, and Oprah didn't do it all own her OWN. You will find both of them attributing their success to one God. The one who controls the universe, inspired the Bible, and uplifts our souls. Pray! your spirit will thank you, you will be motivated. It ALWAYS works for me.

Live Your Best Life

Living Your best life, and realizing the highest vision of yourself is simple: Meditate, trust God, and go for your dreams!

Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. - 2 Corinthians 3:17

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Preface by Octavius Miller

By April D. Byrd

If you're a fan of music from Jonathan Nelson, Smokie Norful, Wes Morgan... or just great worship music in general, chances are you'll love Preface, the newly released EP from Prophet and Worship Leader Octavius Miller. The smooth bass and triumphant tone in Miller's voice delivers a powerful impact that makes the listening delightful. 

Moving along with the flow of the spirit in the songs is a light and easy breeze. The tracks are focused and straight to the point causing direct access to praise. "Great Is The Lord" is poignant, but also refreshing. Among other excellent tracks "My Soul Say Yes" is a quick favorite, that emphasizes Miller's vocal talent, and ushers in total submission to God in life and in worship. The tunes and instrumentals in the tracks are beautiful, and they truly make praise clear.

Preface is a fantastic album with a lot of  heart. It has an old school feel with a new age presence. Perhaps that is why the album's title signifies a beginning. Preface is indeed a beginning. It's the start of good, pure gospel music and a great worship experience.

Listen for yourself and Check out a sample of the goodness:

Preface is available on Itunes, CDbaby, and Amazon.com

For more details on Preface and Octavius Miller visit octaviusmiller.com