DRESSING THE PART

 I have a lot of opinions and I am struggling to share them. My words are coming fast in my mind but when I try to release them on paper or on video I don’t think I am making much sense. I am struggling to share with my sisters-in-Christ what the words states regarding how we are to present ourselves. 

Romans 12:1-2 (KJV) 

1  I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 

2  And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. 

The problem is, at least my problem, social media is a faith wreck. So many Christians with so many interpretations of the Word. I have chosen to go back to basics, many people think traditions are bad. 

I have chosen to be a “living sacrifice” and not conform myself to the styles of this world. I dress modestly on purpose and I include headcovering as a sign of my being under authority. This is not popular among most women, and there are men who think it makes me ugly. I believe I present myself in a manner that is acceptable to and according to the will of God. 

I was listening to a video on Facebook today, GODLY DRESSING, the speaker made the argument for your clothing being your uniform. A lab coat indicates you are in the medical profession. Police officers, and military personal have specific uniforms. Restaurants have a dress code not only for the staff but in some instances the customers too; if nothing else- shoes and shirt must be worn.  The speaker frankly stated: there are those who dress like a prostitute and not a Christian, I agree. 

Over the years my writing and my vlogging have evolved and become more ministerial and less social. I am compelled to share with my sisters in Christ what the word states about how we present ourselves. As I say in my videos I don’t have a church title nor am I affiliated with a particular church, this is part of why I struggle. Yet, I have spent decades studying the word, seeking His face, fasting praying and even asking people who have credentials questions. 

What I have resolved is to step away, again, and come back with a more formal approach to what I do; going to another level is what many call it. That does not mean I will not post, I am intentionally not requiring myself to write or post anything. Currently I have at least 14 blogs that need editing and posting- they may or may not be posted. I just posted about 6 videos on my YouTube channel and they are scheduled for release this month and perhaps in October. I am motivated by Titus 2.

Titus 2:3-5 (KJV) 

3  The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 

4  That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, 

5  To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. 

I am an aged woman (62). Over the years many young women have crossed my path, many young Black women. If I don’t reach at least one who will? I can no longer share my opinions I must begin sharing Gods word. I have already started dressing the part. 

Thursday, September 15, 2022 9:28:43 AM

        - written by Marsha L Floyd

The above are the written words of Marsha L Floyd all rights reserved.

Scripture quoted is from the King James Version Bible unless otherwise noted.

IN GOD'S PRESENCE

Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.      PSALM 16:11 

The only place I really feel like myself is in His presence. He knows I am not perfect yet I approach Him perfectly. I tell people: “I am God’s special needs child”; we are all special needs children. What I need from Him is different than what you need thus my needs are “special”. As such, a special needs individual, I can go to Him confident that He will hear me.

It is different when I am in the presence of others, they call it fellowship. People have opinions about everything: what I should eat to lose weight; what I should wear to look good, what I should say to make people like me, what I should do with my life, and so forth and so on. I have a problem when people agree with me! If I am correct it is not my wisdom but the God in me who releases wisdom through me.

MATTHEW 6:25, 34 

25  Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 

34  Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof. 

Since I moved to where I am now I have been comfortable, God is with me always and people visit rarely. But, I can’t stay here. 

EXODUS 13:21-22

21 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:

22 He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people.

HEBREWS 13:5-6 

5  Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. 

6  So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. 

It is a decision we all must make, to remain in God’s presence; now more than ever, we must present ourselves as children of the Most High. That means we must live in this world as if we were in heaven. We must do those things that please Him and not them. I do not want to be like the world, I can’t be like the world because I am a child of God, a special child.

1 PETER 2:9-10 

9  But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: 

10  Which in time past were not a people, but are now the people of God: which had not obtained mercy, but now have obtained mercy. 

Yes, I am a special child, peculiar, royal, chosen, called to remain in His light. He is my path, in His presence I have fullness and pleasure. 

This is the difference. Many people have made the confession of faith yet have not gone the rest of the way and allowed Jesus to take over their life, to be Lord of their lives. It’s like putting your bathing suit on just to sit on the edge of the swimming pool with your feet in but not go all in. There are those who go to the beach and walk in the water until the level gets waist high but no further. If Jesus is Lord of your life then you will go all in, you will get your head wet, you will swim trusting the Breath of Life to sustain you and maintain you. 

PHHILIPPIANS 4:19 

19  But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. 

We each have our own needs, unique according to our position and purpose, that is what makes us special, peculiar. Each of us should live in His presence and His presence alone.  

PSALM 16:11 THE VOICE 

Instead, You direct me on the path that leads to a beautiful life.  As I walk with You, the pleasures are never-ending, and I know true joy and contentment. 

                                                          Monday, September 12, 2022 1:07:53 PM

                                                                                                      - written by Marsha L Floyd

The above are the written words of Marsha L Floyd all rights reserved.

Scripture quoted is from the King James Version Bible unless otherwise noted.

CASTING MY CARES

 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:   Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.   Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:   Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world.             1 PETER 5:6-9  

There is a song that goes like this: “I went to the enemies camp and took back what he stole from me!” I loved that song but now I realize how un-biblical it is. If I believe 1 Peter 5:7, and I do, then I need to give Him my problems and He will take care of it. A better song goes like this: 

“(Now let us) have a little talk with Jesus,

(Let us) tell him all about our troubles;

(He will) hear our faintest cry,

(And He will) answer by and by;

(Now when you) feel a little pray'r wheel turning,

(Then you'll) know a little fire is burning;

(You will) find a little talk with Jesus makes it right.”

He hears me, He hears us, when all we do is cry, our Lord and Saviour hears, Therefore there is no need for me to go to Satan’s house, Satan will have to return it to me! In fact, Scripture teaches it is better to be in God’s house

PSALM 84:10 

  For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. 

        JAMES 4:7
        Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.

There is another song that explains my personal resolve: I have decided to follow Jesus.

Of course I will continue to be subject to demonic attacks but as long as I am with Him no weapon formed against me will succeed. 

You must choose. You must decide who you are going to follow. The reason we need the armor of God is because Satan sends his demons to discourage the children of God, everyone else is already in his camp. I can tell you this, the closer you are to Him the less impact those attacks will have on you, often times you will not even realize you are under attack until someone points it out to you. Will you decide to really follow Jesus? 

                                               Tuesday, September 13, 2022 9:07:46 AM

                                                                                                         - written by Marsha L Floyd

The above are the written words of Marsha L Floyd all rights reserved.

Scripture quoted is from the King James Version Bible unless otherwise noted.