Today as I sit here and Listen to the Lyrics of this song by James Fortune I am in Tears on the INSIDE of me because I can “So Relate” to the words of this song… GOD , I NEED YOU to “DO IT “AGAIN”…. (My GOD is a GOD of MORE than a Second Chance)…
When you feel like your life is broken, you’ve revisited a place that was cold (a Winter Season) , when your back is against the wall , Your Body is going through Changes, You’ve got more Bills than you do money, Your Children are straying away, YOU have to just TRUST that the LORD will DO IT AGAIN… He is THE SAME GOD, Today, Yesterday and Forevermore!!!
GOD is the GOD of the ENCORE!
ENCORE: An extra or repeated performance given in response to enthusiastic demand
Be Blessed!
Tonja
VERSE:
God I have been here before,
When I felt like I couldn’t take life anymore.
I cannot find my way or the strength to fight another day, God I’m losing it.
Feels like I cannot pass through this
CHORUS:
So I won’t you to fix it like you did before,
you’re God, you’re the God of the encore.
God I can count on you you’re God like I did before you’re God do it again.
VERSE:
This is not the first time that I’ve been afraid
And I ask myself how did I get back to this place
But I refuse to stay right here and live a life that’s full of fear
God I need You now
Only you can bring me out of this
CHORUS
So won’t you fix it like you did before,
you’re God, you’re the God of the encore
God I can count on you ,you’re God, like I did before you’re God
BRIDGE:
Do it again (5x)
VAMP:
Restore me again
Fix it again
Work it out again
Do it again
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Welcome to "The Purpose Place" This Blog Page is created to "Encourage", "Motivate" and "Inspire". It is my Prayer that from the post here, that you will be able to allow that "Person Within" to escape and become the "Person with PURPOSE"!
ABOUT MY PURPOSE...
Latonja M. Cummings is a native of Birmingham, Alabama where she was a product of the Birmingham City School System and attended Alabama A&M University. She is a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church North Pratt, Al, under the leadership of God’s Anointed Vessel Reverend Walter L. Solomon, Sr. and First Lady Cheryl Fisher-Solomon.
Latonja currently serves on the Board of Directors for God’s Star International Ministries. Latonja Facilitated a Support Group “The Secret Place” which is an educational, informative, support circle for women, men and children that has suffered from many forms of abuse including, domestic violence, sexual abuse and much, much more. She also served on the Project SOAR Organization through the Local Birmingham YMCA which is a grassroots group of survivors of all forms of domestic violence. Latonja has spoken on several different occasions for God’s Star annual God’s Excellent Women’s Seminar, God’s Excellent Daughters’ Teen Summits (as well as their First Annual Retreat in Birmingham, Al 2005) and "Born 2 L.E.A D." Annual ‘s Teen Summit.
Latonja also contributed to doing online interviews for God’s Star On line Magazine “Mpowerd4 life”.
Latonja's "Story" is like many other stories out there about a "young" woman (The Girl Within) that has experienced and encountered many "Hurts", "Challenges" and "Difficulties" in her life's journey.
During her childhood Latonja became a victim of "Sexual Molestation" by one of her family members, little did she know that this would be the "beginning" of a "cycle of abusive" situations that she has encountered along the way.
During her High School and College years she began the "dating process" She met one young man that became physically abusive to her (In High School) and another young man (during her college years) that caused her to become a victim of "date rape". She began to "question" God as to "what" had she done to deserve such punishment and rejection and why" she was going through these kinds of "horrific experiences" at such a tender age in her life. She felt as though she was "cursed" and that satan himself wanted to take her out, BUT GOD!
Latonja's Story is like many other stories, Like YOUR stories (you're not alone)… She was brought up in a good "Christian" home, she sang in the choir, attended Sunday School regularly, Bible Study and all (even while she was off the College) but "Why would God let so many terrible things happen to me?" is what she often found herself asking God. After moving back home from school and starting on her career, Latonja began to see a "Change" so she "thought" that things were beginning to turn around for her, she had found a great church home (so she thought), she had a great job (that eventually ended), she even got married (which ended in divorce). How do you "Survive" this complicated and challenging life became her prayer, Lord, Help Me! was her "Scream" was, "Deliver me" is what she pleaded, Make me WHOLE is what she DESIRED… (God has promised us the Desires of our Hearts..)"Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the DESIRES of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him…" (Psalm 37:5-7 NIV)
In 2003 Latonja decided to start speaking "Up" and "Out" on her life as a sexually abused little girl, a Teen desperately looking for and seeking for love in all the wrong places, a hurt church goer who had been ridiculed by the people of God that was "suppose" to be nurturing her and helping her grow spiritually, a Mentally, Physically, Abused Ex-Wife and Step Mother (bearing no kids of her own), Being Lonely, Life Threatening Surgeries, Survivor of 2 Life Threatening Car Accidents (that should have taken her out), but SHE MADE IT THROUGH IT ALL!! She SURVIVED !!
Latonja is now a "VOICE" and an “ADVOCATE" for little girls and Women of ALL ages, races and nationalities. She goes around speaking "LIFE" back into the hurt, wounded, bitter spirited, women and girls that have faced the struggles of "Low Self Esteem", "Low Self Worth", "Depression", "Suicide", "Sickness" and "Disease", Physical, Mental, and Verbal Abuse.
Latonja has taken a "STAND" in the "Body of Christ" and "Society" to "Speak Up" and tell the "Unadulterated TRUTH" about what's going on with our little girls and women that are holding on to these everyday "hurts, wounds, and scars" that needs to be healed.
So Little Girl that was talked about in School, Little Girl that has dealt with weight issues, Little Girl that doesn't feel pretty, Little Girl that was "touched" the wrong way, Little Girl that feels stuck in that abusive home or relationship, Little Girl that's not happy on the job, Little Girl that was hurt by "love", Little Girl, Little Girl, Come out to play, God has sent his anointed, appointed chosen one to help you RELEASE, BREAKTHROUGH, and HEAL all those open wounds.
This is my STORY, this is my TESTIMONY, I believe that GOD has allowed me to go through so many of the things that I've gone through to be TRANSPARENT, HONEST, REAL and AVAILABLE to Women and Girls like YOU! I believe that he knew ("For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29; 11 NIV)
I wouldn't "Break" and "Die" but would "LIVE" to TELL the world of how AWESOME of a God he is! The same way that he KEPT me, He WILL KEEP YOU!!
It is my prayer, that through "THE PURPOSE PLACE" you will allow yourself to open up, get delivered from the spirit of "Emptiness" within. That GOD will FILL ALL the VOIDS in your life, YOU will Gain SELF CONFIDENCE/WORTH, KNOWLEDGE and WISDOM during each and every writing. I pray that Women would become Mentors to the Younger Girls in the group, Men would become Mentors to Younger Boys, I pray that Women/Men will become Prayer Partners and Warriors for one another, I pray that Women/Men will take a STAND and LOVE one another UNCONDITIONALLY, I pray that Relationships and Friendships will be built, I Pray that "The Girl/Boy Within, Becomes The WOMAN/MAN that God has "PURPOSED"
"The mere possession of a vision is not the same as living it, nor can we encourage other with it if we do not, ourselves, understand and follow its truths. The pattern of the Great Spirit is over us all, but if we follow our own spirits from within, our pattern becomes clearer. For centuries, others have sought their visions. They prepare themselves, so that the Creator desires them to know their life's purpose, then a vision would be revealed. To be blessed with visions is not enough...we must live them! ~ High Eagle
In His Service
Latonja M. Cummings
Latonja currently serves on the Board of Directors for God’s Star International Ministries. Latonja Facilitated a Support Group “The Secret Place” which is an educational, informative, support circle for women, men and children that has suffered from many forms of abuse including, domestic violence, sexual abuse and much, much more. She also served on the Project SOAR Organization through the Local Birmingham YMCA which is a grassroots group of survivors of all forms of domestic violence. Latonja has spoken on several different occasions for God’s Star annual God’s Excellent Women’s Seminar, God’s Excellent Daughters’ Teen Summits (as well as their First Annual Retreat in Birmingham, Al 2005) and "Born 2 L.E.A D." Annual ‘s Teen Summit.
Latonja also contributed to doing online interviews for God’s Star On line Magazine “Mpowerd4 life”.
Latonja's "Story" is like many other stories out there about a "young" woman (The Girl Within) that has experienced and encountered many "Hurts", "Challenges" and "Difficulties" in her life's journey.
During her childhood Latonja became a victim of "Sexual Molestation" by one of her family members, little did she know that this would be the "beginning" of a "cycle of abusive" situations that she has encountered along the way.
During her High School and College years she began the "dating process" She met one young man that became physically abusive to her (In High School) and another young man (during her college years) that caused her to become a victim of "date rape". She began to "question" God as to "what" had she done to deserve such punishment and rejection and why" she was going through these kinds of "horrific experiences" at such a tender age in her life. She felt as though she was "cursed" and that satan himself wanted to take her out, BUT GOD!
Latonja's Story is like many other stories, Like YOUR stories (you're not alone)… She was brought up in a good "Christian" home, she sang in the choir, attended Sunday School regularly, Bible Study and all (even while she was off the College) but "Why would God let so many terrible things happen to me?" is what she often found herself asking God. After moving back home from school and starting on her career, Latonja began to see a "Change" so she "thought" that things were beginning to turn around for her, she had found a great church home (so she thought), she had a great job (that eventually ended), she even got married (which ended in divorce). How do you "Survive" this complicated and challenging life became her prayer, Lord, Help Me! was her "Scream" was, "Deliver me" is what she pleaded, Make me WHOLE is what she DESIRED… (God has promised us the Desires of our Hearts..)"Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the DESIRES of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun. Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him…" (Psalm 37:5-7 NIV)
In 2003 Latonja decided to start speaking "Up" and "Out" on her life as a sexually abused little girl, a Teen desperately looking for and seeking for love in all the wrong places, a hurt church goer who had been ridiculed by the people of God that was "suppose" to be nurturing her and helping her grow spiritually, a Mentally, Physically, Abused Ex-Wife and Step Mother (bearing no kids of her own), Being Lonely, Life Threatening Surgeries, Survivor of 2 Life Threatening Car Accidents (that should have taken her out), but SHE MADE IT THROUGH IT ALL!! She SURVIVED !!
Latonja is now a "VOICE" and an “ADVOCATE" for little girls and Women of ALL ages, races and nationalities. She goes around speaking "LIFE" back into the hurt, wounded, bitter spirited, women and girls that have faced the struggles of "Low Self Esteem", "Low Self Worth", "Depression", "Suicide", "Sickness" and "Disease", Physical, Mental, and Verbal Abuse.
Latonja has taken a "STAND" in the "Body of Christ" and "Society" to "Speak Up" and tell the "Unadulterated TRUTH" about what's going on with our little girls and women that are holding on to these everyday "hurts, wounds, and scars" that needs to be healed.
So Little Girl that was talked about in School, Little Girl that has dealt with weight issues, Little Girl that doesn't feel pretty, Little Girl that was "touched" the wrong way, Little Girl that feels stuck in that abusive home or relationship, Little Girl that's not happy on the job, Little Girl that was hurt by "love", Little Girl, Little Girl, Come out to play, God has sent his anointed, appointed chosen one to help you RELEASE, BREAKTHROUGH, and HEAL all those open wounds.
This is my STORY, this is my TESTIMONY, I believe that GOD has allowed me to go through so many of the things that I've gone through to be TRANSPARENT, HONEST, REAL and AVAILABLE to Women and Girls like YOU! I believe that he knew ("For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29; 11 NIV)
I wouldn't "Break" and "Die" but would "LIVE" to TELL the world of how AWESOME of a God he is! The same way that he KEPT me, He WILL KEEP YOU!!
It is my prayer, that through "THE PURPOSE PLACE" you will allow yourself to open up, get delivered from the spirit of "Emptiness" within. That GOD will FILL ALL the VOIDS in your life, YOU will Gain SELF CONFIDENCE/WORTH, KNOWLEDGE and WISDOM during each and every writing. I pray that Women would become Mentors to the Younger Girls in the group, Men would become Mentors to Younger Boys, I pray that Women/Men will become Prayer Partners and Warriors for one another, I pray that Women/Men will take a STAND and LOVE one another UNCONDITIONALLY, I pray that Relationships and Friendships will be built, I Pray that "The Girl/Boy Within, Becomes The WOMAN/MAN that God has "PURPOSED"
"The mere possession of a vision is not the same as living it, nor can we encourage other with it if we do not, ourselves, understand and follow its truths. The pattern of the Great Spirit is over us all, but if we follow our own spirits from within, our pattern becomes clearer. For centuries, others have sought their visions. They prepare themselves, so that the Creator desires them to know their life's purpose, then a vision would be revealed. To be blessed with visions is not enough...we must live them! ~ High Eagle
In His Service
Latonja M. Cummings
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