Being a true Christian from Michelle Hammond

Grammy Wars
Posted on February 10, 2015 by Michelle McKinney Hammond
Much has been said about Beyonce singing “Precious Lord” at
the Grammys, My take is basic. Ledisi sang the song in the
movie and should have sung it on the Grammys, it has nothing
to do with what Beyonce has sung before or any of that. She
posted an explanation for why she wanted to sing the song but
totally disregarded that she robbed someone else of a moment
that she has already had. The height of Girl Power is unselfish
support of other women, especially if you have already made it
where they are trying to go.
I think Beyonce is extremely talented, gifted, amazingly
beautiful and probably a very sweet person. I think she has
gone through a lot, maintained her sweetness and flawless
image and I am a fan. However I am deepy disappointed that
she does not guard her own gifting more closely or realize who
she really is. She is far above the level of most of the singers
today and yet she compromises her standards in a way that
threatens to erode her legacy in years to come. She can
actually really sing, therefore she does not have to lower
herself to raunchy standards. She giftings put her in line to be
an icon. She should be on the level of a Diana Ross and other
legends, therefore she should retain a class act.
Only those who don’t really have the chops and sing like her
need to resort to questionable lyrics and videos to get noticed,
she is not of that caliber. It ruins her witness as a Christian
and makes others question her commitment to God. God has
standards and those who identify with Him are responsible for
representing Him in a way that does not make us wonder if
you really know Jesus.
I am not impressed with people praying before doing a show,
that means nothing if your life does not align with your
prayers. Jesus said many would say Lord, Lord we cast out
demons in your name and He would say “I never knew you.”
So no I don’t mind if Beyonce sings gospel or secular. I just
want her to know her value and maintain standards that will
solidify her legacy and not make people question if she really
knows God or not. The Word says blessings and cursing cannot
proceed from the same fountain. It is time for those who call
themselves Christians to be more careful. Our lives are the only
Bible some people read and the world knows what knowing
God should look like even if they don’t want to live it
themselves. Saying God knows your heart is old and tired. He
does not compartmentalize our intentions from our actions. As
a Man or Woman thinks in her heart so is she, so there is no
separation. What everyone wants is Gods approval and
anointing on what we do. Don’ t forget the devil will anoint
also, in order to bind, deceive and destroy you. Don’t be lulled
into thinking every success is God’s blessing. Every good thing
is not God. We need to stop worshipping people who can’t help
but disappoint and center all that worship on God who never
disappoints. If we defended the cause of Christ the way we do
stars we adore it would take Christianity to a whole different
level where an impact would be felt on the world!

Substantial Woman of the week - Oprah Winfrey

Who she is

Oprah is a media mogul, talk show host,actress, producer and philanthropist. Best known for her award winning talk show- The Oprah Winfrey Show. She has been ranked the richest African American of the 20th century and the most influencial woman on earth.

She has been nominated for 53 awards, including an Oscar and has won 40.

Her Life

Oprah Gail Winfrey was born on the  29 of January, 1954 in Mississippi USA. Oprah was born to a poor teenage-single mother called Vernita Lee and she suffered in abject poverty. After Oprah's birth, her mother traveled north and Winfrey spent her first six years living in rural poverty with her maternal grand mother , Hattie Mae Presley Lee, who was so poor that Oprah wore dresses made of potato sacks for which other children made fun of her. She was taught to read and recite bible passages at an early age and was often called "the preacher".

At age six, Oprah moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her mother who was a maid and did not spend much time with Oprah because of her long hours at work.

Later on in life Oprah revealed that she was molested at age nine by a cousin and family friend. She got pregnant at fourteen but the child died in infancy.

Oprah was sent to live with a barber whom she refers to as her father in Tennessee and continued high school. She landed a job in radio and began co-anchoring the local evening news at the age of nineteen. And from there on she had not looked back but has continued to soar to even greater heights.

Qoutes from Oprah Winfrey

• Luck is a matter of preparation meeting opportunity.

• My philosophy is that doing your best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.

•Whatever your dreams, ideas or rejects, we plant a seed, nurture it- then reap the fruits of our labours.

• Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.

• The essential question is not," how busy are you?" But, "are you busy at?" "Are you doing what fulfills you?"

Did you know?

That Oprah was named after the Biblical character "Orpah" in the Book of Ruth, but was mispronounced by people as Oprah and it stuck?

Life Lessons

1. Your background does not determine your future and you can be whatever you want to be in life as long as you work hard and well to achieve your goals.

2. No dream is too big for a person to dream.

3. Be the best you can be, no matter how little you think your efforts are today, it might be an inspiration to someone tomorrow.

Thank you for reading, have a lovely Sunday.

Source

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