His Grace Is Sufficient: Ii Corinthians 12:9

By Evangelist Catherine J. Carter

This book of meditations has grown out of the Grace Radio Ministry Broadcast, which has aired for more than five years from 2005 to 2010.
In the broadcast I would share words of encouragement, deliverance, and salvation in an effort to heal the hurting, direct the wavering and unsaved, and inspire the saints of God on this Christian journey to keep on keeping on.
There is a calling upon my life to teach the Word and preach the Word of God, and I must be obedient to God, who has called me, so I pray, study, write, and teach to please God and help somebody.
I thank God for Stephanie Ward, the announcer of Grace Radio Ministry, and Derrick Williams, media specialist, who are always waiting in the wings to assist me with recordings.
I thank God for my pastor, Reverend Dr. Kenneth W. Jackson, who has recognized my calling and recommended me to teach at the United Theological Seminary of Houma. I enjoyed my two-year stay at the United Theological Seminary of Houma, and now on my pastor's recommendation I am presently an instructor at The Christian Bible College of Houma, Louisiana.
Thank you, God, for Pastor Jackson. Just when my soul needed a revival, God used Pastor Jackson to recommend to the board of directors at Christian Bible College to hire me to teach. Thank you, Pastor Jackson, for being obedient to the voice of God.

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Jun 20, 2013
• ISBN: 9781481763813

Evangelist Catherine J. Carter

Catherine Jones Briggs Carter, is a native of Terrebonne Parish and a resident of Houma, Louisiana. She is a retired educator and administrator of the local school systems of Terrebonne and Lafourche. Because of her love for history and curiosity of our legacy and contributions as African American people in Terrebonne Parish, she wanted to investigate and write this book. This book would be only the “tip” of the iceberg of our experiences, legacy, and contributions in Terrebonne Parish. Catherine was educated in Terrebonne Parish. She attended St. Lucy, Southside, Southdown, Houma Junior High (Freedom of Choice Plan) and graduated from Terrebonne High in 1969. Our author received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in 1977, her Master’s in Education and her plus 30 Graduate hours in 1985, from the same institution. Evangelist Carter is presently an instructor with Christian Bible College of Houma, Louisiana.

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Contents

Dedication

HEALING

He Is the Healer that Healeth Thee

Suddenly Gone, My Angel Has Flown!

Encouragements

This Battle Is Not Yours. It’s the Lord. This Journey Is Only Temporary. —John 1:1-14

Intercessory Prayer

Walk on in Faith, though Doubt Is Clouding Your View (Luke 1:13-15 and Luke 1:18-19)

Joy and Happiness

It Is Only for a Season (Ecclesiastes 3)

Lord, I Am Weak, but Thou Art Strong

Humble Yourself

Reclaiming Our Destiny

Honoring a Proud Heritage (Isaiah 40:28-30)

Hold On, You May Be Bloody, but Just Hold on 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Giving Up (Colossians 3 and 4:7-17)

Have I Got a Lesson for You

Deliverance

We Thank God, and Today We Honor You

Our Father: God in the Midst of a Storm

The Character, Conduct, and Compassion of John the Baptist

There Is Power in the Name of Jesus

Resisting Temptation

Ride on, King Jesus (Matthews 21, Mark 11, Luke 19, and John 12)

Salvation

You Must Pray (Matthews 6:9-13)

Christian Men and Women Walking Worthy in the Lord (Colossians 1:9-10)

Christians Standing Firm and Steadfast on the Word of God in the Midst of Temptation (James 1:12 and 1 Corinthians 10:12-13)

A Christian Race to Run but I Believe I’ll Run on and See What the End Will Be

I Am a Believer

Cloaked In His Righteousness (Ephesians 6:10-18 and

1 Peter 1:6-8)

The Lord Extends His Scepter

The Passion of Christ: A Gift from God (John 3:16-18)

Prayer, Prayer, and More Prayer (2 Chronicles 6:1-42)

Humble Yourself II

Oh, Jesus

About the Book

Resources and Credit

His grace is sufficient.

—Corinthian 12:9

Dedication

I want to dedicate this book to my number-one fan and supporter, my mother, Bertha Harris, and my late Auntie Ramona Sneeze. Thanks so much Ma-Me for your encouraging words and presence at all of my programs. My Auntie Ramona, presence at my programs, listening to me on the radio, and reading about me in the paper, and calling me to share her thoughts of how well I delivered the message.

I want to thank God for using several Christian women of God who guided my path and taught me so much about public speaking, program planning, punctuality, and meditating on Christ. Stay prayerful and remain humble, Cat, Sister Grace Coit would say. And always arrive on time to your engagement.

I want to dedicate this book to the loving memory of Sisters Grace R. Coit, Sister Elnora V. Etienne, Sister Doretha Pharr, and the living memory of Sister Hazel Narvarre.

Yes, I want to dedicate this book to my joy and happiness, my son, Stanley Carnell Pepper Briggs. I thank God for you. I wanted six children, and the Lord gave me Pepper.

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Author—Catherine Carter,

brother Donald Jones, sister Martha Jones,

sister Paula Harris Jones, and

mother Bertha Harris

Congratulations, Catherine. I pray your book is a success and may it help a lot of people and bless everyone who reads it.

Remember only what you do for Christ will last.

Love,

Your mother,

Bertha Harris

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In Loving Memory of Kitty Sims Sneeze

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And In Loving Memory of Helen McGuire, Bernice Thompson, not picture Joseph Sneeze, Remona Sneeze, and living memory of Bertha Harris.

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To God Be The Glory

HEALING

He Is the Healer that

Healeth Thee

I waited patiently for the Lord; and he inclined unto me, and heard my cry.

—Psalm 40:1

For in the time of trouble he shall hide me in his pavilion: in the secret of his tabernacle shall he hide me; he shall set me upon a rock.

—Psalm 27:5

Wait on the Lord: be of good courage and he shall strengthen thine hear: wait, I say, on the Lord.

—Psalm 27:14

As I continue thinking about the Bible truths concerning healing, praying, and medicines, one truth is ever-present in my mind. Healing is a very broad concept that involves coming into a relationship with God first. This is paramount for any healing to take place. Once we are in touch with the Divine Healer and we have our relationship with God first, then the healing touches every part of life—our bodies, our souls, and our spirits. It involves the healing of broken relationships and brings us to a place where we can receive God’s divine touch in a new and powerful way. The Bible’s truth about healing is not becoming what we were but becoming all that God intends for us to be. When you pray for healing, don’t just focus on the physical. Include the spiritual as well. Pray for a spiritual healing, an emotional healing, and a relational healing with everything and anyone who is broken in your lives. Praying for the sick is something we are all asked to do from time to time. Just remember that healing is not confined by an illness or disease, a person in the hospital, or a nursing facility. There are some folks walking around here in the physical world They are healthy and happy, but spiritually they are broken—broken spirits, brokenhearted with broken promises, broken goals—jobless, homeless, lonely, burdened, and grief-stricken. We must not lose faith in God’s healing power regardless of the pains, suffering, trials—tests we may face as we travel through this life. Remember we are flesh and we will die a physical death but we live eternal lives with our God. It is God’s will to heal. If it’s not his will, it may be your loved one’s time to depart for glory, for it has been appointed unto man to live, die, and live again with God in our heavenly home. Our merciful God has made four(church, family, neighbors, and the medical institution employees) provisions for the sick.

A caring church community, loving family and friends, doctors, nurses, hospitals, and medicine. Godly elders who pray for the sick. The sick need our prayers. I have been blessed to witness the four provisions God has put in place during this state of illness with my mother, and I thank God for our loving church families, our neighbors, our family and friends, the doctors, nurses, and medicines. God just continue to bless, strengthen, and anoint the believers as they serve you by serving others.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, prayer warriors. God knows. God is large, and God is in charge. Amen.

Suddenly Gone, My Angel

Has Flown!

By: Donsshaunneek Sims

For the first seven years of my life, I was an only child. My pregnant mother was proof that this was no longer accurate. On the night of June 2, 2000, she had a placenta abruption. This is when the afterbirth comes first. This resulted in the untimely birth of a beautiful baby boy, Reshad Alton Washington, on the afternoon of June 3, 2000. During his birth, Reshad had acute renal failure, which is when all organs shut down. The doctors and nurses had to resuscitate him. Because of all the complications of his birth, he was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a variety of chronic conditions in which brain damage impairs motor function and control. Through all that, he could only muster silent cries and stare with those big beautiful eyes. Through the years, I started to get very close to my little brother. Even though he could not respond normally, he was my best friend. Being there for his birth, life, and death has impacted me tremendously.

On countless times, my mother was told by physicians he was not going to live to see a certain age. Each time, Reshad proved them wrong. For a long time, he did not smile, but after one of his first surgeries, we saw the first smile of many to come. Who knew something so small could have such an overwhelming impact on me. That little toothless grin showed me that if he had joy and strength to smile through all his pain, I could indeed do the same. Days turned into months and then years,and our relationship matured. We developed a close bond and friendship. He was my motivation to try out for the dance team,and I put my all into it and become captain. I talked to him about everything because he was an amazing listener. He always knew how to cheer me up by singing along with me. He and I had many jokes that we could only understand. When he cried, I cried. When he laughed, I laughed. When he died, apart of me died with him.

On October 14, 2008, Reshad came home from a long day of school at SEC (School for Exceptional Children). They said that he was congested and cranky. We did not think much of it because every so often he would have a bad day. That night, I remember being up late, doing homework, and preparing for the Evergreen v. Houma Junior High game, the highlight of the whole season. When I finally finished all my work around midnight, a small voice told me to go kiss my siblings good night and tell them I loved them, which was a ritual I started during our evacuation for Gustav. I was so tired. I convinced myself to do it first thing in the morning. Little did I know, however, my life would take a drastic change in the next few hours. On October 15, 2008, at two in the morning, I was awakened by the blinding lights and mass hysteria of the house. As I slowly gained consciousness, I heard the pathetic cries of my frantic mother mumbling what ifs and blaming herself for my brother’s death. I barely comprehended, but still, I reassured her that it was no her fault and everything would be fine. Then it finally hit me like a ton of bricks. I immediately ran to his room and watched as my aunt covered his lifeless body. When the paramedics arrived, they instructed us to leave the house and sit outside. As the morning progressed, I watched my sobbing mother become infantlike as I cradled her in my arms. I began to become frightened. A reassuring voice within me said that everything would be fine and I needed to be strong for my family. So I sang Because of Who You Are and prayed for strength. When they finally pronounced Reshad dead from unknown causes, my heart stopped. It only infuriated me when I saw the body bag they were about to carry him out in. I looked at them and said, "How can you put a human being in a garbage