"I will live in such a way that those who know me but don't know Jesus will come to know Jesus because they know me." Why Should I... 1. Why should I say I can't when the Bible says I can do all things through Christ who gives me Strength (Phil 4:13)?

2. Why should I lack anything when I know that God shall supply all my needs according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus (Phil 4:19)?

3. Why should I fear when the Bible says God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind (2Tim 1:7)?

4. Why should I lack faith to fufill my calling knowing that God has allotted to me a measure of faith (Rom 12:3)?

5. Why should I be weak when the Bible says that the Lord is the strength of my life and that I will display strength and take action because I know God (Psa 27:1, Dan11:32)?

6. Why should I allow Satan's supremacy over my life when He that is in me is greater then he that is in the world (1John 4:4)?

7. Why should I lack wisdom when Christ became wisdom to me from God and God gives wisdom to me generously when I ask Him for it (1Cor 1:30)

8. Why should I accept defeat when the Bible says that God always lead me in triumph (2 Cor 2:14)?

9. Why should I be depressed when I can recall to mind God's loving kindness,compassion, and faithfulness and have hope (Lam3:21-23)?

10. Why should I worry and fret when I can cast all my anxiety on Christ who cares for me (1Pet 5:7)?

11. Why should I ever be in bondage knowing that there is liberty where the Spirit of the Lord is (Gal 5:1)

12. Why should I feel condemned when thee Bible says I am not condemned because I am in Christ (Rom 8:1)?

13. Why should I feel alone when Jesus said He is with me always and He will never leave me nor forsake me (Matt 28:20, Heb 13:5)?

14. Why should I feel accursed or that I am the victim of bad luck when the Bible says that Christ redeemed me from the curse of the law that I might recieve the Holy Spirit (Gal 3:13,14)?

15. Why should I be discontented when I, like Paul can learn to be content in all my circumstances (Phil 4:11)?

16. Why should I feel worthless when Christ became sin on my behalf that I might become the righteousness of god in Him (2Cor 5:21)?

17. Why should I have a persecution complex knowing that nobody can be against me when God is for me (Rom 8:31)?

18. Why should I be confused when God is the author of peace and He gives me knowledge through His in dwelling Spirit (1Cor 14:33, 2:12)?

19. Why should I feel like a failure when I am a conqueror in all things through Christ (Rom 8:37)?

20. Why should I let the pressures of life bother me when I can take courage knowing that Jesus has overcome the world and its tribulations (John 16:33)?

Anytime you need help (and I'm not around), here are some helpful
numbers
             Emergency Phone Numbers
When in sorrow, call John 14
When men fail you, call Psalm 27
If you want to be fruitful, call John 15
When you have sinned, call Psalm 51
When you worry, call Matthew 6:19-34.
When you are in danger, call Psalm 91.
When God seems far away, call Psalm 139.
When your faith needs stirring, call Hebrews 11.
When you are lonely and fearful, call Psalm 23.
When you grow bitter and critical, call 1 Cor. 13.
For Paul's secret to happiness, call Col. 3:12-17.
For idea of Christianity, call 1 Cor. 5:15-19.
When you feel down and out, call Romans 8:31-39.
When you want peace and rest, call Matt. 11:25-30.
When the world seems bigger than God, call Psalm 90.
When you want Christian assurance, call Romans 8:1-30.
When you leave home for labor or travel, call Psalm 121.
When your prayers grow narrow or selfish, call Psalm 67.
For a great invention/opportunity, call Isaiah 55.
When you want courage for a task, call Joshua 1.
How to get along with fellowmen, call Romans 12.
When you think of investments/returns, call Mark 10.
If you are depressed, call Psalm 27.
If your pocketbook is empty, call Psalm 37.
If your loosing confidence in people, call 1 Cor. 13.
If people seem unkind, call John 15.
If discouraged about your work, call Psalm 126.
If you find the world growing small,and yourself great, call Psalm 19.


Lord, Lord 

       Why did You make me Black?
       Why did You make someone
       The world wants to hold back?
 
       Black is the colour of dirty clothes,
       The colour of grimy hands and feet
       Black is the colour of darkness,
       The colour of tire-beaten streets.
 
       Why did You give me thick lips,
       A broad nose and kinky hair?
       Why did You make someone
       Who receives the hatred stare?
 
       Black is the colour of the bruised eye
       When someone gets hurt.
       Black is the colour of darkness,
       Black is the colour of dirt.
 
       How come my bone structure's so thick,
       My hips and cheeks are high?
       How come my eyes are brown
       And not the colour of daylight sky?
 
       Why do people think I'm useless?
       How come I feel so used?
       Why do some people see my skin
       And think I should be abused?
 
       Lord I just don't understand.
       What is it about my skin?
       Why do some people want to hate me
       And not know the person within?
 
       Black is what people are "listed"
       When others want to keep them away.
       Black is the colour of shadows cast.
       Black is the end of the day.
 
       Lord you know my own people mistreat me
       And I know this just ain't right.
       They don't like my hair.
       They say I'm too dark or too light.
 
       Lord don't You think it's time for You
       To make a change?
 
       Why don't You re-do creation and
       Make everyone the same?


       GOD ANSWERED:

 
       Why did I make you Black?
       Why did I make you Black?
       Get off your knees and look around.
       Tell me, what do you see?
       I didn't make you in the image of darkness,
       I made you in likeness of ME!
 
       I made you the colour of coal from which
       Beautiful diamonds are formed.
       I made you the colour of oil, the black gold that
       Keeps people warm.
 
       I made you from the rich, dark earth that can
       Grow the food you need.
       Your colour's the same as the black stallion, a
       Majestic animal is he.
       I didn't make you in the image of darkness.
       I made you in likeness of ME!
 
       All the colours of the heavenly rainbow can be
       Found throughout every nation.
       But when all of those colours were blended, you
       Became my greatest creation.
 
       Your hair is the texture of lamb's wool.
       Such a humble little creature is he.
       I am the Shepherd who watches them.
       I am the One who will watch over thee.
 
       You are the colour of midnight sky.
       I put the stars' glitter in your eyes.
       There is a smile hidden behind your pain.
       That's why your cheeks are so high.
 
       You are the colour of dark clouds formed,
       When I send My strongest weather.
       I made your lips full so when you kiss the one
       that you love, they will remember.
 
       Your stature is strong, your bone structure thick
       To withstand the burdens of time.
       The reflection you see in the mirror...
       The image that looks back is MINE.
 
                  by
  
                RuNell Ni Ebo
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