It went from the book of Acts to the question of, Why do you think a cost is often required to follow Christ… and all I could say was, Dear God… Let’s Talk!

I swear it wasn’t supposed to go like this… I was minding my business in the Book of John and Boom… The application questions ask,

According to Sunday’s Lesson:

The Anatomy of Entitlement:

• ​Focuses on what we don't have rather than what we do have
• ​Expects inheritance without initiative
• ​Demands reward without responsibility
• ​Creates a consumer mentality toward God's blessings

With that in mind, let’s talk about how the Lord told on me because I was trying to keep my blessing a secret… Lord, Forgive me for my moment of Entitlement! I wanted the Reward without the Responsibility.

As I sat amongst the celebration for Bishop Oliver (06.08.2025), I began to think of the things that weren’t said. As all of the accolades, accomplishments, and acknowledgments were the topic of discussion, all I could hear was Holy Spirit whisper to me “imagine the loss!”

Never determine the truth of a situation only by looking at the circumstances. Don’t evaluate your situation until you have heard from Jesus. He is Truth. (Experiencing God — Unit 6, Day 3)

As I continue on my journey of Life in God, Life for God and Life with God… For a time such as this… God Speaks by the Holy Spirit

The revelation came through the trying on of a robe… Dear God… Let’s Talk!!!

It started with me asking Karmen Michael Smith