THANK YOU JESUS

Today we have approached our first 1000 HITS......AWESOME.
Congratulations to Theresa Groenwald our 1000th.hit on the site.
You will of course receive your free Ghetto Gospel T-Shirt.
I'm glad you won it ,Theresa,we really love and appreciate you
for your assistance and support and especially for all the love and
support you have shown us.
To Shantal James for assisting us in ensuring the blog runs smoothly,
Thank You....and for ALL who read daily ,THANK YOU
Dazz and I would not able to do this without all your prayers
and support.
Here's to the next Thousand...
TO JESUS,OUR LORD AND SAVIOUR ...THANK YOU WILL
NEVER BE ENOUGH..
WE THANK YOU OUT OF OUR HEARTS.
WE THANK YOU WITH OUR LIVES....
YOU LEAVE ME SPEECHLESS...
AND YOU CREATED ME ,SO YOU KNOW I
AM HARDLY EVER LEFT SPEECHLESS...
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
but YOU leave me SPEECHLESS...
And fill me with SO MUCH JOY!!!!

Now back to today's Poem



Thank You Jesus
Jesus,
Thank You for being my personal Lord and Savior.
Thank You and our Heavenly Father the Lord God
for being my navigator and pilot.
Thank You for being my assistor and intercessor.

Thank You being my guiding light.
Thank You for the holy blood You unselfishly
shed for me on that old rugged cross at Calvary,
so that I can be saved.

Thank You for through the shedding of Your holy
blood, You washed me of all my sins.
Thank You for the suffering You did for me
on that old rugged cross.

Thank You for loving me so much as to lay down
Your life for me a lowly sinner. Then on the
third day walk out of Your grave, so that I
am now free from the chains of Satan that
bound me because of sin.

Thank You for guarding my mind from unholy
and lustful thoughts.
Thank You and our Heavenly Father the Lord God
for the protecting armor of God and the mighty
sword, so that I will be protected from Satan
and his followers.
Thank You for helping me keep Satan and his
poisons out of my life.

Thank You for leading me away from situations
that could of returned Satan's grip on me.
Thank You for making sure that in accordance
with the will and plan of God my daily needs are meet.

Thank You for guiding me to other Christians,
so that we may fellowship and study together
the holy word of the Holy Bible.

Thank You for helping me on a daily basis to
enhance and reinforce my faith and devotion
to You and our Heavenly Father the Lord God.

Thank You that is by the grace of You and our
Heavenly Father the Lord God Almighty that I am
awake each day to see another beautiful and
glorious day that the Lord God has made.

Thank You for always being there when I needed You.
Thank You Jesus and our Heavenly Father the Lord God
for what you have done and will do in my life.

GOD'S GOODNESS SHOULD LEAD MEN TO REPENTANCE

Today,I would like to share a bit of my testimony,of where I was and where God has brought me to. You see,some get superspiritual and say"You know I don't know where I'd be if not for God"....Well I DO know.I would either have been locked up or dead...NO MAYBE.When I look at the friends I had and the"brothers" I rolled with,and see what has happened to their lives,I know I am only here because of HIS grace.And the thing is,I didn't go looking to join a gang,NO.I was looking to be accepted,to be part of something.
I grew up without a father and without brothers,so when I met an older guy,who promised to die with me,rather than let anything happen to me,I thought "Maaan,now that's love.
On the street you were taught to bleed for your brother.You said mantras like"I AM my brother's keeper".You cut thumbs and shared blood and became "blood brothers"....If I only knew then what I was doing(BUT of course as a teenager you think you know EVERYTHING)....
So you spend weekends either in holding cells or burying your friends(I once lost 8 friends in about 6 weeks). When you get arrested,none of your fiends visit you,though.Nobody told me this.When you have ambitions,they break you down and laugh at you.
I didn't just DO drugs,I sold them (for the police,no less),and it took me being shot to wake me up,and to seperate me permanently from my past.
The life I lived is not something I wish for my children,or for any other parents children....so you see the reason we are so passionate about the youth,and the reason we are involved in spreading the GOSPEL through the medium of HIP HOP.

Your teenagers are looking for someone to love and appreciate them.Someone who will listen without being judgemental or hypocritical. Someone who will value their opinions.Someone who will say they are the best.Someone who will call them BEAUTIFUL,PRECIOUS,PRICELESS,A PRINCE OR A PRINCESS....
My pray is that as parents,YOU will be that person....

They are looking for a HERO.Will they find one in you?Do you represent Jesus to your children,or are you just religious,and show no signs of the Saviour who died,but was still full of unconditional love and forgiveness for His persecutors.Ask God to turn your hearts towards your children,or trust me their hearts will be turned elsewhere,and you will lose them to the streets,to gangs,to drugs,etc.(Read Mal 4:6)

We will soon be posting some artists reviews (Gospel Hip Hop),so that you can be in touch with what is happening and who is doing what in the Gospel Hip Hop arena,and TRUST me,the artists are even BETTER than the ones we hear on the radio and in the secular market,as with Rap,you have to really have skill,to rhyme and not swear or be rebellious,and slander and disrespect your mother,and women in general.
Below is an example of what I am speaking about.The artist's name is Flame.Check out his site.

The Album Title is Our World Fallen and the track is called Goodness to Repentance.

He gets a SOLID 5 MIKES from us.

verse 1

I done heard too many war stories

Seen too many spared

While God still sustain cats that don’t even care

Yea you should’ve got shot

When dem bullets ricocheted

Yea you shoulda got robbed

But grandmamma went to pray

Yea you shoulda got hit by that truck on the road

Ain’t no luck when you stuck

With bullet holes in your clothes

Five shots could drop me

I took it and smiled

That’s a quote from Tupac

Wow… look at him now

Everyday cats duck, dodge, strays from a range

You think it’s simply that them shooters just ain’t shooting with aim

Naw, a Teflon vest

Ain’t the only thing that’s stopping them bullets from eating through your chest

Chorus

How many rappers got shot that’s then died?

How many rappers got shot that’s alive?

How many shots going bang bang?

Cats trying to gang bang?

How many trying to please God?

God’s goodness should lead men to the repentance (it should make you wanna change)

Goodness should lead men to the repentance (it should make you wanna change)

BE BLESSED,

YOUR B.I.C.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

God said in his word that every hair is counted on your head.
So if your hair is deurmekaar today........Don't worry........
It's just an angel busy doing stocktaking!

A POEM TO DADDY

"You hem me in behind and before;You have laid Your hand upon me,
such knowledge is too wonderful for me,too lofty for me to attain"(Ps.139)

So each day I awaken,as one ready to receive instruction.
Pen in hand I take dictation;with completion of the instruction
comes the application,
for Faith without action brings no satisfaction;
and abates the flames of passion burnin within.
I water the seed of Righteousness,which was spoken into being.....
Too wondrous to express in a medium such as this;
I therefore,seek not merely eloquence,but the arrival of His Spirit
in my secret place.....
I'm hidden in the shadows of the Rock of Ages,The Ancient Of Days,
not afraid.....for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.
Not alone,my worship causes angels to inhabit my home;
They await His instruction soon to be given,
to break me free from the bonds of this system,
To give to my spirit -refreshment,to birth within me,the Word,His Word
so long ago spoken....
Isaiah 55:5 says -that I would draw nations...
Let my life and life's work be for Your Glory,
To You ALL the Glory;
Save NONE for me...I long only for THEE...
That I may dance in Your Courtyard,Eternally...
Make music for Thee ,exclusively,
For I love You,hopelessly and want to sing sweet melody,
ONLY TO THEE.....
Will you dance with me?
Oh lover of my Soul,
Will you dance with me?

I NEED CHRIST THE WAY I NEED INSURANCE

ROMAN 8:1-12


1Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,[a] 2because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit of life set me free from the law of sin and death. 3For what the law was powerless to do in that it was weakened by the sinful nature,[b] God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful man to be a sin offering.[c] And so he condemned sin in sinful man,[d] 4in order that the righteous requirements of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the sinful nature but according to the Spirit.

5Those who live according to the sinful nature have their minds set on what that nature desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6The mind of sinful man[e] is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; 7the sinful mind[f] is hostile to God. It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so. 8Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God.

9You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ. 10But if Christ is in you, your body is dead because of sin, yet your spirit is alive because of righteousness. 11And if the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through his Spirit, who lives in you.

12Therefore, brothers, we have an obligation—but it is not to the sinful nature, to live according to it. 13For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live, 14because those who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. 15For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship.[g] And by him we cry, "Abba,[h] Father." 16The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God's children. 17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.



My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, (Please read that first part again) cause that’s what we are. How would you feel if your Brother has to get killed for something you did?

We keep saying we are Sons of the Most High and daughters of the Most High, so how do you feel knowing that your Brother died for your Sin? The word clearly states that Jesus died for our sins. So if your brother was killed for something you did, why go and do it again and again?

The reason is quite simple really,through our accepting Jesus as our Saviour,by faith we had a "surgery" performed on our spirits,but the duty of the renewing of our minds,is our responsibility.Rom12 Verse 2 states that we must be transformed by the renewal of our minds. We will not be reconditioned like an old car engine,but transformed like the butterfly that flies out of a cocoon that once belonged to a worm. The problem is our mindset,that we feel like slaves instead of accepting that we are indeed sons and daughters. This is due to a by-product again of what we feed our minds,through the music we listen to,the programs we watch,and the trash we read,or the R-Rated magazines that men read and ogle over. We send trashy e-mails,and when a man says "Don't send me that rubbish",it is assumed that something is wrong with him. Remember the man controlled by the flesh cannot please God,and the wages of a sinful mind is death....but the mind controlled by the spirit is LIFE and PEACE.
I wish you choose LIFE AND PEACE today. I pray you make a conscious effort to begin reading your BIBLE -DAILY,and that DAILY your mind be renewed,so that transformation may come. My pastor says the beautiful thing about transformation is that it is permanent, so stop trying to make temporary changes,but may you through reading and meditating on His word,be transformed,and no longer are conformed to the pattern of this world
(Rom 12:1-2).
Be blessed
You B.I.C.

GOD, MY SOURCE - WRITTEN BY ISABEL ALEXANDER

GOD IS THE STRENGTH OF MY

HEART & MY PORTION!!!!!!!!

I FIND IT HARD TO LIVE BY FAITH &

CONFIDE ENTIRELY IN GOD WHEN

THE WAY IS DARK BEFORE ME.....

IF THE WAY WERE PLAIN & EASY

WHERE WOULD BE THE ROOM FOR

CONFIDENCE IN OUR GOD?

INSTEAD, THEN OF MURMURING &

COMPLAINING, LET ME REJOICE &

BE THANKFUL THAT MY HEAVENLY

FATHER COMPELS ME TO TRUST IN HIM

BY REMOVING THOSE THINGS ON WHICH

WE ARE NATURALLY INCLINED TO LEAN.


WHAT IS OUR ATTITUDE WHEN

THE PROPS WE HAVE DEPENDED ON

ARE SUDDENLY GONE?

ARE WE GRATEFUL FOR THE TRIALS

THAT CAN STRENGTHEN OUR FAITH?



FOR THE CHILD OF GOD,GREAT STRESS

CAN DEVELOP GREAT FAITH & REVEAL

GOD'S GREAT GRACE.



SHROUDED IN THE MIDST OF UNCERTAINTY

FOLLOW JESUS...........

WHEN WE FEEL THE STRESS OF THE

STORM, WE LEARN THE STRENGTH

OF THE ANCHOR.

TAKING IT TO THE STREETS

Good morning all.Hope it is going well with you all.
This morning,we would like to thank everyone who reads and shares on
our blog.You guys are all a blessing,and this would mean NOTHING without you.
We are currently approaching 1000 hits on the site(AWESOME),and we would like to hear from
you.
We have also just printed our first Ghetto Gospel T-Shirts and these are just the beginning
of many more exciting projects to come. We will soon be posting on the site,and should you require
to express your beliefs and your love for The Saviour openly,well we will be facilitating orders etc.

Sooooo...what we need to know is.....

Is there a book that you've read that you feel others should read?
Is there a CD,that you feel other believers should get their hands on?
Do you have any testimonies you would like to share......
Well, we wanna hear from you....

Is there anything you would like to have us include on the site...let us know please.
Remember, this site is not for us(Daddy's Family)but for ALL believers,and sceptics alike.
We want to share His Gospel with ANYONE WHO HAS EARS....
This is our mandate.
This was the original assignment as given to the apostles in Mark 16:14-19

As we prepare for God's FINEST HOUR,let us not become slack or lazy or discouraged,
but let us keep pushing,keep pressing,and let us assist those who may be weaker in their
faith or new to the Family Of God...prepare for the coming REVIVAL.

Remember,someone introduced you to God,and you were saved,not for yourself,but so
that you might tell others,and share that which was freely given to you.

Remember,as always,you were blessed to be a blessing.

Your B.I.C.

John 8:31-32

John 8:31-32
31 If ye abide in my word, then are ye truly my disciples;

32 and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

So many people know verse 32 and quote it"The truth shall set you Free",but notice the pre-requisite:
"If you abide in my word".Also so many claim to be a disciple,but the word is clear,that those who abide in His word are His disciples. I love music,love it to bits.I love rapping,love reaching people, BUT I love HIS WORD MORE.His word is a lamp to my feet,His Word is my council,my guide,my shelter, my refuge,my comfort. When I feel lost and alone,it's His Word that I find Strength in. Brothers and Sisters,grow in His Word,learn to love His word.... for it will keep you together when all else fails,it will lift your head when you feel downtrodden,it will give you reason to rejoice, when others in a similar situation to you,want to just die. If you are wondering where to begin,try Proverbs.It has 31 chapters.For 31 days in the month.Isn't He awesome?Ask Him to open up the dimensions of His word to you.He says in Jer 33:3"call to me and I will show you unsearchable truths,things you did not know"
I pray that you will begin(if you have not already) to abide in His word.Get an audio bible,listen to it on the way to work, Don't say you can't make/find time...You can!!!
Be blessed
You B.I.C.

"Good Morning ,Lord"

There are two kinds of people.One wakes up and says "Good Lord,Morning;
while the other wakes up and says "Good Morning ,Lord"

Which are you? Do you arise and acknowledge that He has given you a new day?
Do you awaken with a song of praise,thanking Him for His grace and mercy,for HIS
love and unmerited favour?For His protection over you.For the fact that you had a nice warm bed
to sleep in,for you health and loved ones?
Or do you awake and moan and groan,because you have to go to work and it's cold,
and Oh how you wish you could have just won the lotto and you wouldn't have to work...

I,myself am a little extra excited today,as we beagn a prayer group at work.
Curently we are two,but we know there is a third person in our midst,and we look
forward to numbers being added to us.
The Word states in Eph 3:1-10-11

10. that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the principalities and powers in the heavenly places.
11. This was according to the eternal purpose which he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord,

You see, we must take authority in the Spirit as sons and daughters of God,and prophesy and proclaim Him over our workspace,
giving Him praise for He is our Provider,not our salaries or bosses....HE IS.

Don't wait for things to go wrong in your day,before you acknowledge Him.
He is ever-present,and Omni-present.
Start your day by giving Him praise.

Find just one other believer in your office,and remember where two are gathered in His name-He is there.

Be blessed,each and every one of you....

Remember we are the salt and the light in a dark world.

And seek to be a blessing to someone else today.

Your B.I.C.

BECAUSE I LOVE YOU

Well,I've heard it said that a man would climb a mountain,
just to be with the one he loves;
How many times has he broken that promise...
It has never been done.
Well I never climbed the highest mountain,
but I walked the hill of Calvary....

Just to be with you,
I'd do ANYTHING...
there's no price I would not pay;
Just to be with you ,
I'd give EVERYTHING,
Yes I'd give my life away.

Well I've heard it said that a man would swim the ocean,
Just to be with the one he loves;
All those dreams are an EMPTY emotion,
it can NEVER be done.
Well I never swam the deepest ocean,
but I walked upon a raging sea...

Just to be with you
I DID EVERYTHING,
there's no price I DID NOT PAY,
Just to be with you,
I GAVE EVERYTHING,
Yes I gave my life away.

And I know that you don't realise-
the fullness of my LOVE,
How I died upon a cross for YOUR sin.
And I know that you don't realise how much that I gave you.
And I promise....I would do it ALL again...
Just to be with you.....
Oh just to be with You....
Oh just to be with you...

Question:-How can we not respond to a love like this?How?
He loves us WITH our faults,sees BEYOND our faults,and loves us UNCONDITIONALLY...
Aaaaah Man...
If you doubt, read psalm 139 .I read it every now and then.
What an AWESOME GOD!!!!
What an AWESOME GOD!!!