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Like one driving in a vehicle, you feel safe, you are in control, and all the mirrors are correctly placed. You are moving at a good pace, and the classics are playing to a smooth rhythm. But, you are unaware that there is a “blind spot” that every vehicle and driver has. It’s a small area that most of us neglect, and at times it has avoided you, or you have avoided it. It is still there, and if you have a good co-pilot he or she will be astute to warn you of it. They also are your watchman, a man or woman found within a thousand who has walked this journey with you in victory and in battle, and who represents the voice of God in your life. They hope that your blindness doesn’t obstruct your hearing as they hold alarmingly silent, watchful of its’ danger. You have it, we have it, I have it, and our negligence will not eradicate its crack. For if only you can see through its opening, and the truth about its residence, you will avoid many pitfalls. Don’t neglect it’s subtleties so that you will not fall into being led, as the blind lead the blind. For it is there, and you need to be aware of it. But all of a sudden wham, man, thank you, mam, it screams...I’m your blind spot why did you avoid me? Matthew 19:16-22 16 Just then a man came up to Jesus and asked, “Teacher, what good thing must I do to get eternal life?” 17 “Why do you ask me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. If you want to enter life, keep the commandments.” 18 “Which ones?” he inquired. Jesus replied, “‘You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not give false testimony, 19 honor your father and mother,’ and ‘love your neighbor as yourself.” 20 “All these I have kept,” the young man said. “What do I still lack?” 21 Jesus answered, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.” 22 When the young man heard this, he went away sad, because he had great wealth. #soundsofmywritings #oneminutewithgod #andyfernandez #iamministries

"It’s not in the gifting of men, nor in their charisma or wealth, but rather it’s in their fruits that you shall know them." #andyfernandez #iamministries

Why do I think about you? I feel as though I am young, but something draws me to you. A place where peace and the absence of noise are found. Your whisper can be heard louder than a thousand drums in my ear, awaiting my arrival. I long for you as a bride long for her bridegroom, to see the handiwork found in your secret place. That room that my Master has prepared for me, awaits its child. And, I’m coming home soon dad, I love you. I once was afraid of you and was taught by many of the elders that you were always part of the story. But, I feared you until I found love. Until he who has made you His dwelling place, extended his arms and hands to transform my heart about many things. If only my children and those I cherish and served can come to this same gift of understanding provided by His grace. To know how deep, how high, how long, and how wide His love is, it will set them also free from the fear of you. There is a set time, a set place, and a set of events that will lead me to you. But, all I ask is that when that moment comes I can be found worshipping like the patriarchs of old. That my song may rise, my praise is heard, and my worship is felt by the one who created me. As the echo of my voice turns silent, and the branches of my arms wave. Let the remembrance of my presence be as a fresh wind to the trees I left behind in this vineyard called earth. Eternity, you are my friend and my destiny. A place I shall call home. #soundsofmywritings #oneminutewithgod #andyfernandez #iamministries

"May my prayers be found louder than my speech. So that when I would have to give forth utterance, the weight of my lips will have the power to influence souls." #andyfernandez #iamministries

Did they know that you will be found in the breast of a large and humble creature? Or in the comb of thousands upon thousands of artistically gifted flights as they worked with their feet and hands as though trampling upon treasure. Who were those tiny armies who worked so hard to gather you and receive instruction from a mother who has the power of a queen? Or would they know that you were incubating and keeping warm so that they can drink from you, make soups, or even chew when aged so that they who kiss you with their lips will smile, and say cheese? Your taste was absent from the lips of those who are precious in God’s sight, as they cried for help and rumbled in doubt in that desert prison. But it was said of you, that you would be found in a land where you will flow and be a sign of better things to come. They have forgotten your taste and can not even imagine your nourishment, and healing powers. Your taste is an invitation to a covenant full of sweetness, strength, and a better life in him who stands in the heights above. The life of those who had been scorched will know that you have the ability to heal their throats so that they can bring forth praise not yet found in their pain, and strengthen the bones of those who have been malnourished, crippled, and who could not stand. You are the byproduct of hard work, from those who have been ordered to prepare their resources for those who are now weak. Drink me, swallow me, and know I’m more than just milk and honey found on a shelf. Before you purchase me or I’m sold value the truth of my promise. I am a sign of God’s plan for your life when he is found. #soundsofmywritings #oneminutewithgod #andyfernandez #iamministries

You have been given the privilege of standing above everyone and everything else. You have been given the authority to establish borders and see your dew upon the earth. Creatures with wings dance in your auditorium and preform for your enjoyment, and you give forth water for which all its inhabitants below depend on. Lights come from your bosom as if it seems that you are trying to say something. Are you angry? Are you signaling a war? As you speed and run in a fast track to your destination. Men run, hide, and even tremble with fear at your innocence. You once dressed the Glory of God so that he can gaze upon his people to protect and guide them. He dressed himself with your white color as a virgin dresses herself with linen and spoke from within your chambers. “This is my Son, whom I love and are well pleased. Listen to him and obey what he says” your creator echoed from your depths. And, how about that day when you formed a secret room so that Elohim himself can write the laws that would guide humanity to know his heart. You descended like a mist and soundproofed the secrets of six men when heaven and earth met. Oh, how I wish I could have seen and heard your discussions for myself and build a house or tent with the rest of them on that tall mountain. You move with such grace and elegance, and at times take forms that only a painter and his brush can understand and appreciate. You are a sign of man’s eternal destiny and all have to look up to you and wait for that hopeful day. We would have to fly higher to touch you, as we someday will make our eternal bed within you. And then all things will be revealed in the secret place of your hidings. I’m a cloud, draping a throne that was created just for you. #soundsofmywritings #oneminutewithgod #andyfernandez #iamministries

In Giving I've seen the poor give out of their lack and live cheerfully, and I have seen the wealthy give out of their riches and live grudgingly. You will reap what you have sown. Give cheerfully. #andyfernandez #iamministries

I saw you from the heavens, and one day declared you were good. I put you in a garden and someone ate from you. You gave forth life and knowledge because within your vine there is the truth and a secret about man’s life. You produce fruit, you have the ability to heal and regenerate. You give shade to the tired and your roots are strong. Someday I will hold you in my hands and embrace your beauty. When I came to you, you were discovered by many. You began to take form and submitted yourself to your crafters' hands. Can I touch you? I must be careful because you can become useful in many ways. Men sat on you, ate with you, rested their arms on you and you gave them medicine. But, the one who created you will someday hold you in his hands and gaze his eyes on you while you rested in his hands. You and He will become an eternal symbol, and the two shall lay in a bloody bed together. You will sustain his weight and he will hold you tightly. Would you have ever known that He had a plan with you from the beginning? That he would be called a Carpenter and a Carpenter’s Son. Someday he promised that everyone who looked at you will remember his sacrifice and that he will again take on the work of a Carpenter to build each person a room who came to your feet. We had a purpose together, did you ever know, a perfect Carpenter and his Wood. #soundsofmywritings #oneminutewithgod #andyfernandez #iamministries

Any religion, creed, belief or practice whereby you are encouraged and incited to kill and/or murder that which God formed in his own image and likeness is demonic, barbaric, false and diabolic no matter how you defend it, even if you put the word "holy" in front of it. Don't you know that the fate of those who encourage this shall also be the same? If you live by the sword you shall die by the sword. My brothers and sisters if a faction of your religion is contaminating the truth of your peaceful desires, why aren't you standing up against it and correcting this practice. Wouldn't it serve your religion, your people, the world, and the God you serve best if you preach and teach through actions of justice and peace? Has anything changed even amongst you, that you - yourselves are blinded by your own crimes and seek mercy for your own sins? Don't you know that you have added to the list of your iniquities when you have decided just like Cain to take the life of his brother? Whining out evil, while practicing evil is a religion dressed in deception. You say, your God has incited you to do such a thing because the world is corrupting your beliefs, prayers, and thoughts. Well then pray for peace, and usher in peace with actions of peace and not war. Deception has gripped even the so-called Godly. It is the right and authority of the living God to avenge not a human, and he has ways unknown to man which is absent of cynical. Create a justice system where justice is served, and don't play as though you are a God. For don't you see and know that even the prophets of old were killed the same way you now kill. Who is behind this? Isn't it rage and hate the driving force behind depravity? It's unfortunate that good and evil faces the brink of war every day and being mad leads to madness. What is this religion called deception? #soundsofmywritings #oneminutewithgod #andyfernandez #iamministries

For each offense, each lash of the whip, slap, spit, each betrayal, each rejection, and comment tested the mercy of him who is precious. He was man, but he was also God, and knowing that his inheritance would daily face these same darts from the enemy, he decided to subject himself to them by cringing on every turn. He knows his purpose, but yet knows that he is the only one who has been given the authority to avenge his mistreatment if He so desired. One spoken word from his lips was all it could have taken, and judgment could have befallen all humanity. But, the fruit of love and self-control shielded his lips and his chest, which was already bruised with stripes produced by the most veil swing of man’s emotions. Then came that hour when humanity would know its fate. When the Savior they rejected and despised, secretly knew what he was delaying when His Father looked upon the actions of men threatening his most precious gift. For they didn’t know that the one they were striking was God himself. The Father was vexed at his fallen now enemies but saddened at every bloody tear that flowed down the face of his beloved. Echos streaming through the ear of the bruised, saying; “Son-just tell me now if you can’t anymore, and I will smoother the entire earth with my wrath. But, the Son raised his face at the marked spot and push forward without saying a word at every scream. Then the nails, for sure he would open his mouth and yell “enough”. For no man can endure that type of punishment knowing that death was his destiny. But he knew the time is ticking in the face of eternity when it shall all be tested, tick, tick, tick, toke. “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they do” was his yell. The moment Mercy was tested! #soundsofmywritings #oneminutewithgod #andyfernandez #iamministries

When do we draw the line? America we have embraced the Idols of other nations and defended them, forgetting our creed of one nation under God, and not Gods. The veil is so wide open that not even our walls will stand a chance. We were instructed not to league ourselves to these practices but unfortunately, we allowed ourselves to be seduced. We are sleeping with the enemy and will eventually find ourselves like the one who was strong and mighty - Sampson. #andyfernandez #iamministries

“Turn these stones into bread”, is what I heard. For somewhere in the annals of history my Savior journeyed into the wilderness accompanied by the Holy Spirit of God. And, in his weakness of flesh showed us his humanity and his divinity. For in his divinity he is the image and power of the invisible God. “Turn these stones into bread” it echoed again and vibrated the fragile body of our Savior. For temptation was now lurking, and the fight for eternity was on. “If you are the Son of God, turn these stones into bread”. What meaneth this strange request and why bring into question his identity? Was it magic that this serpent was looking for, was it doubt he was trying to create or was it more? These were the stones that would be used to build altars, temples, towers, and even be recognized for its impenetrable qualities. For the strong in faith wear that name, and a woman would be forgiven before a stone could ever touch her. And how about he who is called the “cornerstone”, who would reference himself as such. Would our Savior submit to temptation and entrust what his hands can do - to fulfill the desperate plea of hunger, or would he trust in every Word that proceedeth from the full counsel of his Father’s mouth? For the moment he trusts in his ability, and what his own hands can mold, he will then certainly teach his offspring to do the same. But no, he answered and said, “Man does not live by bread alone but by every Word that proceeds from the mouth of God”. The Words of God are like honey and should be trusted in the midst of any desperate plea. Do not take matters into your own hands and forfeit your obedience to God. For let us not forget he is the same one who causes manna to fall from the sky and feeds the multitude. #soundsofmywritings #oneminutewithgod #andyfernandez #iamministries