Rashea@LLO2 Academy

Welcome to TYFJB Academy! Tonight, I want to discuss the importance of diligence. Hard work does work even when others tell you it's too much or a waste of time.  The Book of Proverbs speaks extensively on diligence, but so does other books of the Bible. To be diligent is to persist; to keep going; to work with grit; to put forth an effort; to keep moving forward; to be determied; exercising the will and determination not to quit or tire at a goal, task, or endeavor that is working and progressing. Why do some people speak negatively about hard work? They speak negatively about hard work, because they are lazy, idol or comfortable with just doing enough. Most people who speak negatively about hard work tire quickly when performing tasks. Idol people slander people who are diligent in their work, because it exposes their laziness. That's the truth. People who are lazy despise people who are not lazy. When it appears your diligence is in vain, it's not. God will b...

Can you pledge to give your best in all you do? Promise yourself to always give your best, even on days it's hard or you just don't feel like it. No one feels like giving their best all the time. However, giving your best is much more than a feeling. It's a decision.  You have the power to give your best, even when others around you are not. Don't follow the crowd. Be your best self at all times. Now being your best at all times will require: .Self motivation. You have to be your own coach and motivator sometimes. Speak positive thoughts and words over yourself as you navigate through tasks, goals and challenges. Stay positive, and surround yourself with positivity.  .Courage. You can't fear making mistakes. We get better at tasks through repetition. We accomplish our goals through endurance and diligence. Moreover, we overcome challenges by never giving up. .Balance.  Know when to hang out with your friends and when to just chill. School and life itself...

1 May God be gracious to us and bless us     and make his face shine on us— 2 so that your ways may be known on earth,     your salvation among all nations. 3 May the peoples praise you, God;     may all the peoples praise you. 4 May the nations be glad and sing for joy,     for you rule the peoples with equity     and guide the nations of the earth. 5 May the peoples praise you, God;     may all the peoples praise you. 6 The land yields its harvest;     God, our God, blesses us. 7 May God bless us still,     so that all the ends of the earth will fear him. Psalms 67:1-7 The Alternative  Hold up. STOP!🛑 Don't stop the celebration.  Many Christians either compromise and celebrate Halloween or shut in and don't celebrate anything at all. Where's the fun in that? Children don't understand the difference. They have to be taught the difference between Halloween and harvest.  As a Chris...

R ashea@LLO2 Academy/ TYFJB Academy 

My brothers and sisters in Christ, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence for the building up and regeneration of the soul, and if there is anything praiseworthy—dwell on these things. (Philippians 4:8). Through Jesus and with the help of the Holy Spirit, you can train your brain to think on what's right and not wrong. A great way to measure your thoughts and keep yourself accountable to the Bible is to ask yourself, "Do these thoughts offend God or others? Will these thoughts have lasting success or consequences? Do these thoughts progress me in the path of my goals, dreams and purpose or away from them?" Philippians 4:8 is a great way to develop and maintain a good way of thinking. I call it the Philippians 4:8 check. Check your thoughts. Weigh them against the Word of God. As a young person growing up around a new age culture, it is important t...

23 Jesus continued to say to all of them, “Any of you who want to be my follower must stop thinking about yourself and what you want. You must be willing to carry the cross that is given to you every day for following me. Let's go deeper... 23 And He was saying to them all, “If anyone wishes to follow Me [as My disciple], he must deny himself [set aside selfish interests], and take up his cross daily [expressing a willingness to endure whatever may come] and follow Me [believing in Me, conforming to My example in living and, if need be, suffering or perhaps dying because of faith in Me]. Luke 9:23 How does this passage of Scripture relate to me as a young Christian? In no one is Jesus implying that you must live a dull, isolated and boring life as a young Christian. However, Jesus is challenging you to abstain and refrain from things that endanger your well-being and the well-being of others. You can't be selfish and be a blessing to others. You can't always wan...