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Trusting God While Raising A Child Born Premature

Isaiah 53:5New International Version

5 But he was pierced for our transgressions,
    he was crushed for our iniquities;
the punishment that brought us peace was on him,
    and by his wounds we are healed.

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In 2021 I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl named Ruth, who was born premature. In the Black culture I don’t think premature birthing is discussed and how time consuming and how much it costs financially. Don’t think that once they get older the sickness is over because it’s not. Actually , as they get older more is discovered and because the medical field is evolving. When ( Ruth) was a baby , it was recommended that (she) have surgery.. However I didn’t feel the peace of God on that and that was when we were living in a house in Oxon Hill , Maryland. Years later as a single mother I am still dealing with the consequences financially of having a (baby that was born sick ) by myself.

In this season I am learning contentment and I am learning to thank God in all circumstances, in all situations, and all events. So I bless the name of the Lord in the midst of this. I thank God that he has provided insurance. I thank God he has provided money. I thank God he has provided more than enough for me to take care of my daughter.

i say this so that you know don’t think you have a premature baby it’s over when they turn one because it’s not.

You’re just getting started. There are unplanned emergency rooms visits, surgeries , doctor’s notes , excused absence from school due to medical reasons , pediatricians, and so much more involved with having baby born premature. My original due date was October 19, 2021 – she was born September 23, 2021.

No , the father ( Ra’keem ) has not been helpful. I have had to deal and handle this all financially myself but God has helped me. Moral of the story when you have a premature baby brace yourself for the reality of :

  • Stomach surgery
  • Autism diagnosis
  • Asthma
  • Speech Therapy

And so much more. But know that even if you are doing it as a single parent the Lord will send people to help you and he will indeed provide.

Sincerely,

Minister Precious – Diamond S. Chessier

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Dates With Jesus: Lilo and Stitch

Dates With Jesus: Lilo and Stitch

Do not be excessively righteous [like those given to self-conceit], and do not be overly wise (pretentious)—why should you bring yourself to ruin? – Ecclesiastes 7:16 Amplified Bible

Early Showings

          So I took my daughter to watch Lilo and Stitch, and for a 3 year old she did pretty good. I remember watching Lilo and Stitch on Disney channel growing up . So it is interesting to see how this movie has time traveled to a whole new generation. I went to a early showing, and I thank God for the new comfortable seats that recline, because the entire time my baby wanted to cuddle and lay on mommy.. Meanwhile mommy was sleepy but I hung in there through the entire movie so kudos to me!

What We Ate

          So effectively immediately I am on a diet , because I ate ;

  • Nachos
  • Popcorn
  • Candy (The Whole Bag)

But at least I drank water, so I balanced it out. But when me and Ruth get together, we eating everything. Ruth is blessed with genes that she can eat whatever she wants and not gain one pound, she is naturally petite. Me, however I have to watch it. I ate some Bar-B-Que steak this morning and instantly knew I had to go to the gym ASAP, because I am 20 pounds away from my goal.

Movie Review

          For the times we are in.. I thought Lilo and Stitch was a good movie for adults to watch with their kids. Kids need to experience going out and having fun. So she really liked it. I have been reading parenting books and am trying to do more fun activities with my daughter. But my baby really liked the movie. The movie quality was good, and it looked like the production was well put together and not cheap.

          So I enjoyed this date with Jesus. I took my baby for , school immunization shots and her check-up. Of course babies cry when they get a needle of immunization. So I took Ruth here so she would feel better. I liked the movie and I hope you all enjoy it as well !

Love,

Minister Precious-Diamond S. Chessier

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What Can Young Blacks Learn From Kai Cenat and His Latest Entrepreneurial Endeavor Streamer University ?

What Can Young Blacks Learn From Kai Cenat and His Latest Entrepreneurial Endeavor Streamer University ?

Proverbs 6:6 New International Version – 6 Go to the ant, you sluggard;

    consider its ways and be wise!

So Kai Cenat is a professional businessman and streamer, who is working hard and crafting a name for himself. His work ethic has to be respected, especially to be so young to accomplish and achieve what he has. He has always credited God for his success.. Lately, he launched “Streamer University” , that caught the attention of many moguls and tycoons worldwide. But what can young blacks learn from Kai Cenat?

Learning Is A Great Mechanism

As a young black, you can’t be afraid to do what God is calling you to do. Case and point , Kai Cenat. Despite, what legal troubles he faced in New York, he was able to overcome that and move forward. I think it is important to learn from his work ethic and motivation in order to be able to graduate into the next level. In order to acquire and accomplish wealth, do not be afraid to branch out into different sectors and fields to achieve and accomplish great things. Interesting enough Kai Cenat is just getting started and he has many years of experience already in entrepreneurship. Hopefully, he remains steered into the right direction as a young black man inspiring and motivating millions around the world.

Minister Precious-Diamond Chessier (Kelly)

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Honoring Harriet Tubman

Harnessing and Remembering The Strength Of Harriet Tubman

Deuteronomy 19:14

You must not move your neighbor’s boundary marker, which was set up by your ancestors to mark the inheritance you shall receive in the land that the LORD your God is giving you to possess.

Admiration

          When looking at the story of Harriet Tubman there is so much to admire especially when it comes to her strength. She is my number one female inspiration. When ever I go through tough times, I remember Harriet Tubman and all that she went through to be a free woman.

           I think her strength is beautiful. She went through so much because she was black. Harriet Tubman is the original OG! In history they had put a bounty on her in Maryland and the police officers chased her and tried to have her arrested and whipped. Though they try to lie and say that the bounty never happened, it did happen. The person who did it was Eliza Brodess, and her brothers Ben and Harry. So that part of history, they try to erase but God knows the truth. There was a racially motivated hunt for Harriet Tubman.

Overcoming Betrayal

          What is interesting about her story, is how much you have to have strength to obey God. Because though she was running away from slavery, it was some of the blacks that were also slaves that turned on her and reported her to the monstrous slave owners , and one was Harriet Tubman own husband (John Tubman). John Tubman, though they say he was “free”, in his mind he was enslaved because he would have rather stayed bound than following freedom.

          Some historical articles even claim that her own blood brothers (Ben and Harry allegedly), went back to slavery; told on Harriet and then forcibly Harriet had to temporarily return. However, she then left and escaped to freedom thus crafting The Underground Railroad.

Trust In God

          Though Harriet Tubman was enslaved, abused, and mistreated by racist whites in Maryland. Through her travels she met religious whites known as “Quakers” who helped her to be free because of their belief system in God and The Holy Bible.

          That must have been a surreal moment for Harriet Tubman and she really had to trust and let go of what she thought was right, and rightly follow God. Because blacks on the slave plantations in Maryland did not support her (some did), but it was the white Quakers in Delaware and in Pennsylvania.

          With that being said, put no limitations on who you connect with because of the complexion of your skin. Despite systems in place, I believe that God loves all ethnicities. We cannot allow the racism of Nazi’s in enforcement sectors influence how we think as Christian’s and as the body of Christ. Instead, we are to be unified and to love one another because that is what Jesus would do.

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One Word: Persevere

You Are Going To Be Okay

“Don’t be misled—you cannot mock the justice of God. You will always harvest what you plant”. – Galatians 6:7 NLT

Do Not Be Blindsided

          When you are on the right path, sometimes the enemy sends jealous family members to try and blindside you just to hurt you. You have to ignore them and refuse to let what they do bother you. You have to remain focused and know that God hand is covering you in the situation, and that his angel wings are indeed helping you. In life, you will go through tough times but you have to keep going.

          You cannot let what people do and there plots and plans detour you. Keep going and fight through it. I wish someone had taught me to persevere when I was younger. I wish someone had taught me the art and the power of “keep going”. In order to move forward you have to make a forward motion. You have to know that God hand is on the situation and that he will come through.

When You See It In The Spirit Realm

          When you see a attack in the spirit realm, you have to keep going. You can’t allow the devil to make you feel like you will never come out of what you are going through because that is not true. You will come out of this and God will prepare a table for you according to Psalms 23. Remember that this is only a test. Keep going, and know that the favor of the Lord is on your life.

          When David was preparing to become King, he went through things that did not necessarily feel good. But he made it. You have to know that you are going to make it, and you have to keep going. No weapon formed shall prosper. God has this under control.

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The Consequences Of Debts

The Consequences Of Debts

Romans 13:6-10

The Message

6-7 That’s also why you pay taxes—so that an orderly way of life can be maintained. Fulfill your obligations as a citizen. Pay your taxes, pay your bills, respect your leaders.

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8-10 Don’t run up debts, except for the huge debt of love you owe each other. When you love others, you complete what the law has been after all along. The law code—don’t sleep with another person’s spouse, don’t take someone’s life, don’t take what isn’t yours, don’t always be wanting what you don’t have, and any other “don’t” you can think of—finally adds up to this: Love other people as well as you do yourself. You can’t go wrong when you love others. When you add up everything in the law code, the sum total is love.

Tough Decisions That I Have To Make

          As a grown woman, I have had to make some tough decisions and though it does not necessarily feel good , I know that it is the right thing to do. In this season in my life, I have been very intentional on paying off all my debts. I feel a urgency in the spirit realm to “PAY OFF ALL YOUR DEBTS”. Now this is not a easy thing to do, however I believe that it is absolutely necessary.

          Though I have opportunities to purchase, I feel God leading me to be wise. Suffering does not always feel good. When you have money to buy a $400 pair of shoes, but the Holy Spirit is leading you to pay a $400 payment on a debt, that wise decision is to pay that debt off.

Wage Garnishments Are Real

          Now is the time to make responsible decisions with your money and paying off your debts. You see that Tariff’s have cause prices to skyrocket. As black women sometimes you can become to dependent on handouts, and you have to know that the handouts are for a season but they will dry up. That is already written in scripture. Now is not the time to go on expensive vacations, but now is the time to pay the debts off.

          You have to know that every new President that comes, controls the temperature of the economic systems when they walk into presidency. There is a president coming that is going to be very strict on debts and repayments. A lot of people (older blacks) are going to be homeless when that president comes because of debts. Pay your debts off NOW, while you can afford it. It is better to do it now, rather than suffer later.

          One of the reasons I left the black church is their irresponsible teachings on credit scores and debt repayments. Blacks really must stop the, “Don’t have the best credit” testimony. Instead, blacks should make responsible decisions to pay the debt off NOW, so that you can be able to afford something nice later. A garnishment comes out of nowhere. So, if you get garnished and can’t pay rent, then now you are evicted because of a garnishment. I say that because you must make better decisions regarding this thing called life and your finances before something terrible starts happening because of your debts.

Ezekiel 2:5-7

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