The time has come to stop playing with God. We must lay down all those things that are not of Him. The times have changed, yet they are the same. For God told us there is nothing new under this sun….For everything that we go through, the people of God before us, have been there and done that……We sit back and complain about different things in the world today, like sex on television, but yet we do nothing to protest, or to at least make sure it is not on in our homes.....As children of The Most High God, we do have a voice, and it is for us to use it, and speak up, and speak out. I have heard so many names given to women, and it is a shame because none of them reflect anything good; yet our young women have been deceived into thinking that it's okay. They say that's how I know he loves me; but my bible tells me in I Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about seeking whom he may devour. This scripture here is saying so much to us. First God tells us to be sober; meaning be clear-headed, and serious (according to the dictionary). Then God tells us to be vigilant, meaning be watchful, on your guard, attentive, alert and cautious. Now I could go on with this word, but I know you got the point. Then the Father tells us why we need to be sober and vigilant… because our adversary is like a lion roaring and walking around looking to see how he can destroy all of the children of God. So we have to be mindful of everything that goes on in this world, whether it be here in the USA or far away. So worry not about what will happen if you take a stand, for the Father is standing with you, and the bible tells us in Deuteronomy 31:6 God says "Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them; for the Lord thy God, He it is that doth go with thee; (thee - that is you and me); He will not fail thee (He's letting us know right here that He will not fail us, so if we fail it's because we did not follow what God has told us to do, because He makes it clear - I will not fail you), nor forsake thee. These are strong words from the creator of strength. I want you to know that in due time God is coming and that there is no time for playing. For we are in Mr. Rogers neighborhood where everything is fine. We are in a battle and the devil is not playing anymore because he knows his time is running out, and he has to act fast. So what better way to reach so many people at one time then through the televisions and the radio? Wake up people, it is time for you to put on the whole armor of God. Ephesians 6:11 says "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." The time has come for us, the Body of Christ, to turn from sin and repent. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. I John 1:9 For we are living in a modern day Sodom and Gomorrah, X-rated adult movies, ungodly relationships, unclean spirits, and much more. We have gotten to the point where old, and young men and women no longer value their bodies. They are using them like they are rags that pick up dirt. Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Ghost according to I Corinthians 6:9 What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own. So, why dirty up such a precious gift from God, with dirty mouths, nasty thinking, unclean sexual activities, drugs, and whatever. Yet God is faithful to forgive, if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, He will forgive you. But don't just do it for people; do it because you want God to do a new thing in you, or because you are tired of the darkness. Whatever you do just mean it from your heart and God will hear you. No, God may not answer right away, but when He does, it will be right on time. You know there used to be a time when the words, until death do us part, meant something. Now we go to weddings, and the guests are saying things like, I know this won't last long. The power of life and death is in your tongue. So stop killing the things of God. For, He is not pleased when you speak ill of a gift so precious, yet so fragile. Still God is full of compassion as in Psalms 145:8 The Lord is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy. The Lord is good to all; and His mercies are over all His works. Now God knows we are not perfect but we should look something like our Father. We have all come short of God's glory, but play time is over, for the time is at hand for you to be about your Fathers business, being watchful and mindful of all that is happening right now. Trust in God my sisters and brothers, for He will never leave you alone. I pray that something I have said will help you understand that play time is over. It's time to get right with God and allow Him to direct your path as it says in Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding; in all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy paths. May this reach whom ever God intends for it to reach. Be blessed my sisters and brothers.

God's Willing Worker

Ornatta McFadden