TricaB™ : Get Over Yourself!

There is nothing that I could have done or planned that has gotten me this far. Did I see my life as is it now...Definitely Not! I had a completely different sketch for “TricaB”. I didn’t think that I would be divorced, no kids and have taken many different career paths. The past week has been an “eye opener” more like a divine revelation of the truth. “Trica you control nothing, so get over yourself”.

I am not that smart, talented or not that pretty without God living inside of me. What I am trying to say is this, when you make your mind up to give God 100% control of your life, like handing over the title and deed to your success. God does just that and he keeps his promises. The only thing that is required of you is to be open and be prepared to move when it is time. In my mind, I thought that if I just give God a little advice or if he would do it “my way” it would turn out better. Not realizing that he doesn’t need my help. All he wants is for me to trust him! Trust in the lord with all thine heart and lean not to thine own understanding, in all the way acknowledge him and he shall direct thy path- Proverbs 3:5

Religious thinking can block & destroy your destiny. If not careful it can kill you. People perish because of lack of knowledge- Hosea 4:6. This way of thinking can sabotage your happiness and true freedom in God. The brain is programmed to think one way and God is trying to expose another way. People can sometimes get stuck in a box, triangle, or circle and refuse to move because they feel this is the right or only way. Instead of asking God is this the right way for me? His word says: I am the way the truth and the life- John 14:6. If want the right way God is the only way.

For me change can be challenging and if it is not conducive to my logic I sometimes freeze up. When I freeze I can’t hear and then I block Gods voice. My “will” is entirely different from Gods “will”. The lesson was learning to “let go” of my “will”. God is always reminding me I created you, I am smarter than you and you promised me your life, “Get over yourself Trica and let me do this”.

Tell pride, ego, religious thinking or whatever you want to call it to disappear because those triplets will demolish you. When I caught the “Rhema” of that it freed me and I began to fill a sense of serenity come over me. I have to admit human nature and being slightly OCD can sometimes get in the way but, I encourage you “you can do this”. God knows right where you are. Trust is often hard when all you see is darkness. That thing can scare you half to death sometimes, but the bible is an instant “Fear Chaser”.

If I were so smart and so logical I would have fixed the situation the moment it presented itself. But I am not! If you allow “Life” to humble you it will do just that. It will set your behind down somewhere and teach you a thang or two. My mom tells me all the time “You are not all that boo, humble yourself!” Oh the power of humility.

What keeps me centered to the ground is knowing that there will always be someone smarter than me, prettier than me and can sing better than me. In a snap of a finger life can change and no one will ever remember you existed. I have been through enough to know that I have absolutely no power over what happens, but as long as I am “in” Christ I can survive anything. I die to flesh daily, allowing my talent and intelligence to be used by God. And if I get out of line you better believe he checks me… “Hey Trica Get over yourself!!!”

If you are dealing with a situation and wondering why it is not changing, step back and look at it. You might discover that it is “YOU”. God is telling you to do it his way and you refuse to. Too stubborn to just trust God and listen. What are you thinking? Do you not think God can handle it? Not trusting God is like slapping him in the face. Pretty much you are saying, “God I am smarter than you and “my way” is better. Why do you pray to him and ask him for direction if you are going to take matters into your own hands.

Not to offend anyone but I must say this. Do yourself a favor go ahead and do what you want to do. Quit praying and wasting the Lords time and your time too. As a matter of fact stop asking me, the pastor, prayer partner, mother, father, deacon board, mother’s board etc to pray with you for direction. And leave the dog alone too, stop complaining to the dog about “How rough (ruff) LOL it is!” Had to throw that in there, yeah I know it was corny but I thought it was funny.

Ladies and Gentlemen, you are nothing without God wake up and “Get over yourself”, let God do it, trust him, listen to him and move on it. Yes, it will be uncomfortable but just trust it! What is “smart” is allowing God to do it! Quit being a block head and do it Gods way. I guarantee life will be much smoother and that situation will change. Let yourself out of the cage and be free.

Last week, I had the opportunity to meet and minister to some phenomenal people and because I chose to “let go” of pride, ego and religious thinking. I was able to receive an abundant harvest. Words can’t express how enlightened I feel. The key is to be “willing” to receive and “accept” the move of God. Daily, I am learning to “Get over myself” and let him to do the “great work” in me. God moved and the stage for my empire is already in preparation.

My Prayer: “Lord keep me in the center of your perfect will not my will but thine will be done. I might not understand or even like it but help me to adjust to it and stay strong because your will is design just for me”.

How can leave this out! We had the privilege of witnessing my pastor being ordain as Bishop in Fremont Ohio! This was such an awesome and refreshing experience. I was honored to be a part of such a powerful moment in history. Congratulations, to the Bishop Kurt H. Jackson and First Lady Michelle Jackson! Proud to know you and serve under your leadership. Love you both!

Special thanks to (my grandfather) Dr. Pastor Milton Oliver and Bishop Robert and Pastor Joyce Jones for allowing me to minister to the people! It was an honor and a privilege to be in the presence of greatness.

Enjoy some of the pictures from Springfield, Illinois (Regional Evangelistic Crusade C.O.G.I.C) and Fremont, Ohio (Rivers of Living Water International Ministerial Conference)

Peace and Blessings!