MEETTA TALKS-It rains (even) in the Basement

Today is Saturday, September 18, 2010.

Hello Everyone!

Welcome to (or back) to "MEETTA TALKS." This is the column where I share life experiences, wisdom and offer encouragement based on personal experiences. One thing you should know about me, I have a story to tell, quite a few of them actually and over the years, I've been encouraged to write them down! In fact, it was even told to me that high levels of prosperity would begin to fall on me when I wrote "THEE BOOK", based on my life's experiences in the Lord. This book will also be one to bring God great Glory and honor for what Jesus has done in my life as well as the life of my son. This book is necessary because for some people, the only book they will ever read and learn from, is the "book of someone else's life. And their are SO MANY STORIES yet to be told and be encouraged by. Mine is only but one more.

As I am preparing to become a homeowner, I am living in a place where (I thought) I could better financially prepare. I temporarily live in a basement apartment, (moving out in a few weeks) and yesterday while I was out running errands, a thought was implanted in my mind... "IT RAINS (EVEN ) IN THE BASEMENT." My, my, my! If that isn't a modern day prophetic statement, I don't know what is! Just when you think you are at your lowest, something happens that even while yet in the basement, you still aren't protected form every storm that blows! ...Case in point: When I got "home" yesterday, (Sept. 17, 2010) hell was waiting to break lose. See, the Holy spirit will prepare you for stuff! Yes, he will! 'Cause he loves us just that much!! And wisdom (who the bible calls a she) will either accompany him or never be too far behind. Understanding, on the other hand (who is closer to us than a kinsman) will often take it's time, but eventually if we are open to it. Understanding will show up too (sooner or later)!

Because of what happened, (though my son and I both expected it, but were hoping God would quiet that storm) and were "hurt" at first, (disappointed really is the word), he and I still turned around, not a 1/2 hour later, went on and enjoyed the evening at the movies! See, we have enough faith and been through enough things in our lives to have a healthy LACK OF FAITH in humanity (on their own) AND A HUGE AMOUNT OF FAITH IIn The Christ, JESUS AND GOD, ABBA FATHER. I don't know about you Dear Reader, but my son and I are champions through Christ Jesus which strengthens us! (Hear the song "Champions". It's on my playlist, as #1.

This morning, after I'd awake, but still laying down, I was encouraged in myself that THIS WAS THE TIME for me to begin that book. Can't put it off anymore. The title was even given to me, which I will not divulge at this time, but it is very poignant even for what journey I am on now and some pangs from that journey as well as lessons I am now enduring. I also now know from what point in my life to start writing! That! I didn't know before. A life covers such a vast amount of time and situations. Where does one begin? "Start at the beginning" some wise cracking person would say, but for many, where is that?... is still a very real question.

It's was in 2004 where I got the first serious push of encouragement to write "thee book" describing events of my life. I had already written and published a book of encouraging poetry in 2002, "YOU CAN'T SAY THAT! ;Poetry to Strengthen, Heal and Encourage." It that was a book that helped to provide release and strengthening to others as well as to myself. I believed there were more books to come, but did not know when or what to write about! When I went to that service, I went in desperation. Where I was temporarily living, though it was a "Christian household" I felt no real peace to pray and worship freely freely, so I prayed quietly not to offend. I wanted to "cry out" to the Lord as I was in pain because of situations, nevertheless, I prayed! I have since come to understand that though many proclaim Christ, they walk in it in different ways! Being a Christian means different things to different people.

ALL Christians SHOULD BE, but many current Christians are already prayer warriors. They understand and prepare for spiritual battle and so their prayers reflect that. Lest you forget, their is a still a battle of 'Good and Evil' going on in the world. Prayer Warriors don't "PRAY PRETTY". Because they understand the attack of the enemy is serious. He, the enemy, has been around for centuries "walking to and fro about he earth, seeking whom he may devour" . He has caused major calamities in peoples lives and is very real!. Prayer warriors get to the heart of the matter with the word of God which is also the sword of the spirit and attack and provide defense against the spirit of the enemy. I fall in this category. I don't pray pretty. Their are times as a believer in Christ when you just have to open your mouth loudly and proclaim Golds victory whether it's on the behalf of ourselves and others.

Prayer warriors prayer are fervent and aggressive. You can't cause damage in the kingdom of darkness praying 'pretty' or with 'pretty' faith. You've got to know what YOU KNOW IN THE LORD and be willing to stand on it, act upon it!

Anyway, I went to this service believing and hoping to when I was going through great hardships and including homelessness, and was so dependent on people, but held on to greater dependency on the Lord. It was was at a "Worship and Prayer" service a friend took me too at the time ( I am a Christ follower, you must understand that first) as I desperately needed a place to fellowship and praise openly with other believers and those that were seeking. There is no company I want better to keep outside of "True Believers" other than sitting and dwelling in the presence of God.

I went there and ended up meeting someone , a mighty woman of God, Ms. Deniece, A Prophet in the Lord thy God, by way of New York. She had spoken things to me, that there is NO WAY, she could have known! It was a small group of people there, most of which I had never seen. I had not told my problems to anyone who worked there or even those of them who knew me, except my dear friend at the time who took me to the service. She said, "(Meetta) I believe the Lord has a word for you there (at this particular service)." Granted, The Spirit of God ...Holy spirit can speak to you ANYWHERE , ANYTIME, but it is in PRAISE AND WORSHIP where the Holy Spirit dwells. And with so many of us there collectively praising and worshipping honoring words, him with song and open hearts he had no recourse but to show up!

It was near the end of the night, and AFTER THE FACT, after many others had been specially spoken to, that I had settled into the mode of pure thankfulness. I remember saying, " Well Lord, if I don't hear a word (a special word tonight in this place) that's fine. It's OK! ...Just Thank you for Loving me, keeping me and my son. Thank you for this outlet tonight where I can really praise you! Thank you for the freedom of this place in which in to do it. Thank you for saving me Jesus. If you never speak another word to me or about me, YOU have already done too much."

Guess what Dear Reader? After another long while, that prophet came right to the front on the side of where I was sitting. She looked right in my direction. My eyes opened so wide, my spirit was SO open as she began to wave and smile. Her countenance changed. The room grew quiet. She continued to look at me. As she started waving, tears began to swell in my eyes. "With a wave and a smile...Hello! How are you doing?...They think you're crazy. but with a wave and a smile, even stopping to wait for a response they don't know you really are sincere! GOD KNOWS THE HEART THAT HE GAVE YOU and is pleased with it."

By the time she had waved, smiled and began her first sentence to me, I had already been brought to tears, Because I KNEW THAT WAS FROM THE LORD THY GOD. MY HEART WAS SO FILLED WITH JOY AND THANKSGIVING that my eyes were so flooded with tears that I couldn't see! Ms. Deniece, wanted me to stay focused, but shoot I was just so glad that God was mindful of me, that he didn't have to give her anything else to say to me! I am glad I listened to the rest though. She went on to speak of my current situation at that time, including facts about my struggle through it! She also spoke of outcome of it even leading to those experiences in which God would glorify himself in me and my son's life. He just needed me to keep believing, keep praying, keep hoping and stay focused on him even while I was in the basement of those troubles! He wanted me to use the gift of writing that he had given me. The gift he knew I had started giving up on!

I watched that Prophetess' face and listened to her voice carefully. She was not speaking out of herself. So I took to heart, what she had to say. It's been years since, but at least twice, since the short time I have lived in this basement apartment, I have been reminded of that book. "THEE BOOK" OF MINE THAT GOD IS WAITING TO GUIDE AND ANOINT. No more waiting.

Dear Reader,

Thanks for reading with me again.

May you keep God close, especially when it "rains in the basement" of your own tough situations.

BUT Remember, IF YOU are IN The Basement because GOD ALLOWED YOU TO BE THERE, then he also promises to "LIFT YOU UP" out of there, however HE allows that to happen! And the circumstances that bring you out of that basement, may not be pleasing to you, but what satan meant for bad, God will turn it for YOUR good!

BELEIVE!!!

B.I.B.L.E.- Recognizing THE SPIRIT OF GOD

BASIC INSTRUCTION INSTRUCTION
BEFORE LEAVING EARTH

HEY! Welcome back everyone to a new edition of Meetta's Blog.

To remind you...B.I.B.L.E. column is to teach "New Believers" or "New Converts "in Christ (also others of you who may be seeking, but have not yet decided to follow Christ)...principles of God, basic knowledgeable facts about our Lord Saviour (Jesus of Nazareth), and other character building traits. I will also provided information on how to live a "Christ Like Life".

For this column, just to remind you again, you should have your own bible handy to follow along. I use the Life Application Study Bible. N.I.V., The New International Version by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. Wheaton Illinois. But use what you have and feel comfortable with , SO LONG AS IT TEACHES THE WORD OF GOD without too much lost translation AND you understand it. Remember to always pray to Jesus for understanding and wisdom through the Father God, in Jesus name BEFORE you start to read "THE WORD."

So, let' s get started shall we. Many new believers and even seasoned believers struggle with the question of "How do you know what teachings to listen to and live by when it concerns God?" and "How do we know WHO to believe?

These are both good questions because their are charismatic, charming, eloquent, attractive, (even famous) persons who represent and head many religious sects around the world. These religious sects teach different doctrines and many proclaim to be the right teachings of God and even using certain passages, (though not complete) to mis-lead you. I have found a way to tell and the teaching of it comes directly from the Bible. Today's lesson is called "TESTING THE SPIRITS."

The text for today's lesson is 1st JOHN verses 1-6
* Please note; This is Jesus' Disciple Apostle John speaking)

SCRIPTURE

(v.1) Dear Friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are form God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. (v.2) This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, (v.3) but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world.

(v.4) You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater that the one who is in the world. (v.5) They are from the world and therefore speak from the viewpoint of the world, and the world listens to them. (v.6) We are from God, and whoever knows God listens to us; but whoever is not form God does not listen to us. This is how we recognize the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood.

FOOTNOTES

(v.1 & 2) "Do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits" means that we shouldn't believe everything we hear just because someone says it is a message inspired by God. there are many ways to test teachers to see if their message is truly from the Lord;

#1. Check to see if their words match what God says in the Bible.
#2. Other tests include their commitment to the body of believers (1st John 2:19,
#3. Their lifestyles (1st John 3:23 & 24)
#4. And the fruit of their ministries (1st John 4:6).
#5. But the most important test of all, says John, is what they believe about Christ. Do they teach that Jesus is fully God and fully man? Our world is filled with voices claiming to speak for God. Give them these tests to see if they are indeed speaking God's truth.

(v.3) The antichrist will be a person who epitomizes all that is evil, and he will be readily received by an evil world. He is more fully described in 2 Thessalonians ch. 2:3-12 and Revelation 13. The "spirit of the antichrist" is already here! * Those who reject Christ are unknowingly or consciously siding with the spirit of the antichrist.

(v.4) It is easy to be frightened by the wickedness we see all around us and overwhelmed by the problems we face. Evil is obviously much stronger than we are. John assures us, however that God is even stronger. He will conquer all evil--and his Spirit and his Word live in our hearts!

(v.6) False teachers are popular with the world because, like the false prophets of the Old Testament, they tell people what they want to hear. John warns that Christians who faithfully teach God's word will not win any popularity contests in the world. People don't want to hear their sins denounced; They don't want to listen to demands that they change their behavior. A false teacher will be well received by non-Christians.

Thank you for (re) joining me for another
edition of B.I.B.L.E.
Please check out the archive section to the right of this page for your favorite articles. Meetta
Thanks so MUCH!

Men, Women & Children -YOU GOTTA READ THIS!

DEAR READER,

You gotta read this!

For all the money spent on the research Cornell University does...

THIS IS A TOTAL WASTE!

From the FREEP.COM

Article written by Melissa Healy

Los Angeles Times

"BIG EARNING WOMEN MORE CHEATED ON"

Does anybody else remember the classics perfume ad for the late 1970's?

"I can bring home, fry it up in the pan. And never, never, never let you forget you're a man."

It turns out, the dynamics of gender identity are a bit more complicated. In many cases, women who are bringing home the bacon will need the frying pan for something very different: They'll need it to clobber their philandering partners.

The message conveyed in a study released this week is certain to stir anger among women who work hard outside the home: If you are the betrayed wife or female partner of a philandering man, it suggests, you may have your paycheck to blame.

Being in a relationship with a female partner who earns more than he does can make a man feel less of a man, Cornell University sociologist, Christian Munsch... told colleagues at the annual confab of the America Sociological Association. To affirm and restore his battered sense of manhood, a man may feel he needs to go outside the relationship in search of sexual conquest, she said.

She cites research showing that nothings makes a man feel like "the man" like a sexual conquest. "Sexual encounters, particularly with multiple women are a defining feature of hegemonic masculinity," Munsch writes.

Yes, yes, if course , relationship satisfactions matters, as does the religiosity of the man in question . As either increases, the odds of a man engaging extramarital sex go down, Munsch found. One factor that makes a man more likely to stray from a relationship is a low level of education.

NOW, LET ME JUST PERSONALLY interject something, deeply explaining my first statement.

Of all the money, brainpower and time that Cornell University has spent and continue to spend on fantastic useful research...THIS WAS A WASTE OF TIME! A WASTE OF ALL IT'S VERY VALUABLE RESOURCES. We didn't need Cornell 's brainpower to be wasted on something that MANY, MANY, MANY of us already knew!!!

And what we knew is this, Men will use any "excuse" to sleep around, being unfaithful."

All Cornell University's Christin Munsch did was sound as if she was legitimizing this excuse. SO WHAT, your wife makes more than you! IF YOU WERE A REAL MAN, You'd be GRATEFUL to have a woman who was productive, driven, successful AND LOVES YOUR POOR BUTT! Does she treat you like you are less? If not then what is your issue go to do with her?

Be a Man and recognize it is you and take care of the situation in a positive manner without destroying your relationship. In case you haven't looked around at your friends, and family members relationships lately...let me remind you that this world is a very bleak place without a supportive, trusting loving partner in your life! And they don't come by often nor easy! GET A GET A GRIP DUDE!!!

Why should the woman that works hard, achieving, feel bad "have their paychecks to blame", insinuating that it is the woman's fault for working hard that her man cheats. YEP! This angered me, as a hard working woman. It also angered my female co-worker who was reading this at lunch today. WHAT CRAP! Blame their pay paychecks, how about just leaving all of the blame on the man, for he knows what he has at home!

If a man feels less of a man because she makes more, then HE WASN'T MUCH OF A MAN BEFORE HE GOT HER! I'll say it again to provide clarity in case you thought I was biting my tongue. If the man man feels less because of the woman's bank account, HE WASN'T MUCH OF A MAN TO BEGIN WITH!!! Further more, if the guy had a problem with her bank, then I would think instead of regressing, that it should motivate him to do better, be better. Using her achievements as a motivator to step up, follow some dreams and goals of his own. Find some way to make some great strides in personal success as a man and build on your self-confidence instead of using her successes to be a failure in the relationship. If the guy is comfortable with his achievements then I believe that makes a difference too!

What are your views on the matter Reader?

Post your comment on my blog or e-mail me at meetta@hotmail.com

B.I.B.L.E.- WHO IS JESUS?, Pt. 1 of 5

B.I.B.L.E.= BASIC INSTRUCTION BEFORE LEAVING EARTH.

This Column is and has always been for those who may be new in Christ and for those who just may be seeking. This is a beginners column in christ if you will. For the True Believer, those "seasoned Christian Believers, those who have experienced God, have a higher level of understanding and desire to continue to grow in him, the "True Believer" column is for you!

WHO IS JESUS?

Many people have crated their own answer, but

according to the Book of John Chapter 14, verses 6-14 of what we know as "the Holy Bible, "thousands of years ago Jesus answered, ...."I am the way, and the truth and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through me. (v. 7) If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.

(v. 8) Phillip said, " Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough

for us."

(v. 9) Jesus answered,: "Don't you know me, Phillip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has sen the Father . How can you say, "Show us the Father?

(v. 10) Don't you believe that I am in the Father, and that the Father is in me? The words I say to you are not just my own. Rather, it is the Father, living in me, who is doing his work.

(v. 11) Believe me when I say that I am in the Father and the Father is in me; or at least believe on the evidence of the miracles themselves. (v.12) I tell you the truth, anyone who has faith in me will do what I have been doing. He will do even greater things that these, because I am going to the Father.

(v.13) And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. (v. 14) You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.

JESUS ...IS THE WAY!

The footnotes;

A breakdown of these verses will immediately follow this column

COMMUNITY CORNER- Foreclosure Help

Community Corner...is an informational site on my blog where I list resources to aid you in different areas of need. Everything from Low-Cost to No cost medical information, job listings, yard sales, community events and even financial information. I list anything that I think will better our community somehow and in someway!

MICHIGAN

Foreclosure Help!

Today July 12, 2010 marks the beginning of serious foreclosure assistance

provided by the Unites States Government. It's called ...

"The Hardest Hit Homeowners Program"

THIS IS FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS!

That means when the money runs out, it is GONE!

So starting today if you are a Michigan resident or a resident of one of the other 4 states that President Obama has agreed to provide aid to many of those facing foreclosure. Please contact your Mortgage Loan Servicer starting today during business hours to inquire how you may be eligible. The government is supposed to have notified or made available this information to all mortgage Loan servicers.

For more information contact the Michigan State Housing Development Authorities (MSHDA) Hardest Hit Homeowners Fund by their website.

http://www.michigan.gov/mshda/0, 1607, 7-141--235359--,00.html.

I hope the best for you, Meetta.

MEETTA'S READERS -YOUR COMMENTS

HEY READERS!

You say, "MEETTA, where have you been?"

You haven't written any new articles since early May!

I say, "I've been here. Just been in a place in my life where I needed air. Been in a place in my life where I once again needed much prayer. We always need that anyway! "

Dear readers,

It seemed as if I abandoned my writing, because in it I wasn't flying.

I got frustrated, VERY frustrated!

I didn't see the growth, the meaning behind it. I didn't hear your comments.

Ill health, personal questioning of my self, doubting my hope and dreams for my future, feeling beaten down by life. A mountain of things in life were happening all around me.

I had trouble focusing. Inspite and despite my hope of who God is,

I didn't hold fast in spite of. I took my eyes and heart out of the fight to use my talents. I felt I was losing my breath. I was choking on the problems of life.

I thought I needed to step back, because I needed to breath. I needed some air.

Do you know what I mean?

But when I stepped back, stepping back made me realize HOW MUCH I needed to STEP BACK UP! So that's where I've been Dear Readers

in a place needing air, in a place needing prayer.

God, through my friends, "my TRUE FRIENDS (INCLUDING MY SON BRAD) have been awesomely understanding, supportive, chastising and LOVING!!

THANK YOU FAITHFUL DEAR READERS OF MY BLOG!

For your continued and constant support.

Meetta

MEETTA TALKS - STOP RUNNING! I'M BACK

POETRY

INSPIRATION STATION

STOP Running!

By Meetta J. Martin

from her book "You Can't Say That",

Poetry to Strengthen, heal and Encourage

You have been through many situations!

You have experienced trouble o top of trouble!

It is understandable that you have developed little patience for even more!

But understand that as you as you live, trials and tribulations...

... will forever come knocking on you door.

Turning your back on things, will not make them go away.

So, STOP RUNNING!

You don't trust much anymore.

You hesitate to extend yourself to anyone.

If you do, it is a very short leash that you have them on.

You take nothing folks say at standing value.

You are always curious.

You question EVERYTHING!

You trust nothing.

You will not allow yourself to let loose and just have fun.

You are overly protective of yourself.

Things have been so tough for you that you expect everything to be just as tough.

Important relationships have fizzled. They took advantage of you.

Now you EXPECT relationships to backfire on you.

At some point though, you have to STOP RUNNNNG!

Secretly, you desire to be SO DIFFERENT.

You have made your strides. YOU AREN'T THE SAME!

Though others know that...not necessarily the ones you want to know that!

You know you are not the same, but in some ways, you are still running.

You would have settled for just being open and trusting like you used to be, but

life wouldn't let you.

You've had so many troubling experiences, less than some, but more than others.

And some of them still haunt you.

Hey! Everybody has their limits. You're OK!

Though you know you are stronger than many,

You always know that many have suffered more. Still...

Still, know that you are OK, but you are still running!

Yes! You feel you have every right to shut down, but you don't!

Though there is someone you want to love or at let respect you, they haven't.

You can't change that! BUT WHAT ABOUT THE OTHERS?

What about the child you have that loves and adores you?

What about the few Dear friends have proven themselves loyal?

What about your FANS?

Yeah! You have them, because you are good at what you do.

You're good at being YOU!

Stop running so you can slow down enough to enjoy those who really care

& want to be there...FOR YOU!

Stop running. Just stop running away

DEAR READER

I Just finished this for you on June 25, 2010.

Hello, Reader. I'M BACK! Meetta

Missed me?