Made Without Excuse

By Stacy Rhodes

Life is full of making choices. It is not always easy because our human nature is always in the way. Other times, our judgment grows cloudy due to our emotions, and all of life’s issues swirling around us. I hope this book helps you to make better choices in your life. It is my desire that you be everything God has called you to be. I also hope it brings peace, opportunities and freedom to your life, and that it enlightens your mind so you will always know you are made without excuse. Now is the time for you to get up and get started walking in your purpose. Romans 1:20 (KJV) For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Stacy Rhodes
• Release date: Mar 26, 2022
• ISBN: 9781005814311

Stacy Rhodes

Stacy Rhodes defines herself as a woman chasing afterGod. Her calling is to minister to God’s people through sharing her numerous testimonies and answered prayers.She came up under the leadership of Bishop Anthony and Valarie Russell of New Covenant of Peace World Impact Ministries. She attends Conquerors Church under the leadership of Pastor Sam Moore and his beautiful wife, Lady Lashawn Moore.Stacy was born in Detroit, Michigan, lived in Highland Park, Michigan and Detroit East and West side. She currently lives in Clinton Twp., Michigan where she has been a resident for the past twelve years. Stacy has five beautiful children and six adorable grandchildren who she loves dearly.

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Free to Be Me

It is my prayer that this book will be a help to any and everyone who picks it up and reads it.

I am sharing my story of how God changed my life. I am not trying to force my beliefs on you. It is my desire that you be free to live out your purpose.

Father, let this book reach the people you need it to. Give them understanding as they read.

God, make us stronger people. Help us do what is right by others and for ourselves. Let us be better people for our children, family, friends, coworkers, neighbors, parents, church and foremost you, God.

Last, Father, it is my prayer that if someone reads this book who does not know you, that they will give their life to you, Lord. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

The only excuses we have are the ones we make.

Stacy Rhodes

Dedication

This book is dedicated to all who need it.

To my children, Anthony McClain, Marie Johnson, Gregory Rhodes Jr., Emmilia Rhodes, and Kenyetta Swift. To my beautiful grandchildren: Louis Green, Emmanuel Lyles, Christian Childs, Jordan Childs, Rhianna Johnson, Payton Jade McClain, Noelle Swift, and my great-grandson Cartier Green.

Acknowledgements

I thank God for wisdom and strength over the years. I thank Him for maturity and his word. I am nothing without Him. I can do nothing in my own strength, but I can do all things through Him.

I thank God for the inspirational thoughts, prayers and resources.

To my beautiful children and grandchildren that help me stay at the feet of God, thank you.

For remembrance of my sister, Jean Turner, and my niece, Felicia Livingston, who always believed in me and inspired me.

Thank you to all of my family who keep me in prayer and help me in ministry. To my sister and brothers, Patricia, Kevin, Terrance, and Tyrone.

Thank you to my nieces and nephews for putting up with me.

To everyone who prayed for me and helped me in my walk with God, thank you.

Pastor Sam Moore and Lashawn Moore, my covering, thank you for your support and desire to see God’s people blessed and living their dreams.

To my church family, Conquerors Church, you guys are simply amazing.

New Covenant of Peace, you will always be my family. Thank you for loving me. I love you all.

A special thanks to Bishop Anthony Russell and Valerie Russell, Pastor Rueben and Darnella Edwards, Apostle Kevin Binion, who sowed the word of God and praise and worship in my life.

Thanks to Pastor Audrey Johnson and Evangelist Joy Scott who encouraged me, prayed for me, kept me lifted up before the Lord, corrected me, cried with me, walked with me, instructed me, and blessed me. You ladies are truly sent from the Lord.

To Pastor Denise McCary and Faithful Priest Ministries, Jordan Missionary Baptist Church, Bishop Lenard McCray and Lady Denise, Montoya Foreman and Annette Carter, thank you for being there and putting up with me in ministry.

To my natural mom, Emily Ann McClain. You are the best mom ever. I will always love you. Thank you for doing your best for me.

I thank God for Emma Hampton, my mom sent by God. Mere words can never express all the areas in my life you have blessed. I love you and thank you always.

To God be the glory for His mercy endures forever and his grace is sufficient. Thank you for this second book. I love you, Lord. I thank you for loving and believing in me when I didn’t love or believe in myself. Most of all thank you, Lord, for saving me.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Point 1: Liar, Liar

Point 2: Mr. and Mrs. Fix It

Point 3: Living In a Made-Up World

Point 4: False Evidence Appearing Real

Point 5: The Bruises of Life

Point 6: Touched

Point 7: Got To Have It

Point 8: Mad About It

Point 9: I’m Offended

Point 10: I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up

Point 11: Bound to a System

Point 12: Stuck In the Wilderness Mentality

Point 13: In My Darkest Hour

Point 14: Nothing to Give

Point 15: Peace is Priceless

Point 16: You Are Made Without Excuse

Words from Stacy

Introduction

I titled this book, Made Without Excuse because I learned I am not limited to following the ways of this world in order to have success or peace. My joy and provision comes from God. It is my hope and prayer that this book will provide you some essential tools to help you break free from the habit of making excuses. Making excuses can keep us from being everything God has called us to be.

I thank God that I am made without excuse to be the best person I can be, without limits, through Christ Jesus. He is my source. All my needs will be supplied through his son, Christ Jesus, and not my emotions, feelings or trying to make a way for myself.

True freedom comes from God. We live in a country that says we are free, yet every year more of our rights are seemingly being taken. More wrong things are being seen as right. Confusion and fear are running rampant.

Anyone who is reading this book, it is my desire for you to gain understanding. I hope it helps you become excuse-free. It is simple, to the point, not a lot of words or theory. Most important, it is based on God’s word. God’s word set me free. I can do the same for you. Trust in God. Do not lean to your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all your ways. Let Him direct your path.

It may not be easy to deal with yourself and see your issues, but facing yourself and dropping the excuses can help you grow. God loves you. He wants what’s best for you and for me. All you have to do is be willing to receive Him.

We are all a work in progress. We have to walk out our salvation until God returns. If you feel condemnation, remember it is not from God; it is from the enemy. Conviction is for you to change; that comes from God.

Before you start reading this book

• Be open-minded

• Be real and honest with yourself

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