I woke up this morning with mixed feelings...one thing I made sure to do was thank God for my job. I forced myself to be grateful of my blessings -which is to have a job that I more than not like to do.  That was supposed to be helping me get up and ready for work; be positive! I slept pretty well. Anyhoo I was driving to work brainstorming about where I could work-lol. Maybe a part time job could work? Hmmm...Kolh's is right around the corner?  Then something on the Christian radio station (880 am) caught my attention. He was talking about what to say to people when they're going through difficult valleys or even yourself. I knew I needed this because I feel I don't always know how to comfort. Well, anyway he was saying sometimes we as people pray for an easier path, but sometimes we should pray for "stronger shoes." I was like wow God I keep praying about coming home and I gotta be home now! So right then and there I prayed for "stronger shoes." I prayed that He would give me enough patience, love, and will to be able to work each day until another door opens for me. Sometimes we don't know what God is doing, we don't know what is being worked out, or how His plans are going to change us for the better. I believe each hardship and trial  tests and works out our faith.  The whole being of faith is that we cannot see it and still we believe. Life is not always smooth & is not always in our favor but I believe with the attitude and fight; it can build up character and continue to refine a person over & over. Then we'll really have the faith that we can conquer anything through Christ Jesus. So instead of focusing on me (as usual) I'm going to just pray that however God wants to use me, so be it and that His time is the Best time and I trust what He's doing because........

In every situation of life, God is already at work before I get there. He is working creatively, strategically, & redemptively fo rmy good and His glory. He's not only with me now, He's already way up the road ahead of me. While I am struggling with the problems of today, God is at work providing solutions for the things I am going to face tomorrow. He's already there, working creativly in situations I have yet to face, preparing them for me and me for them....

How do you identify yourself? Religious?

Im not religious. My beliefs are a way of life. Christ is real to me. A crucifix or some traditional ritual do not explain my relationship with God.

So Nijel, have you been following the recent news with Miss California?

Yes, I have

What are your views?

I think that she did an awesome job sharing her faith and not being intimidated by the whole world watching her. It shows a lot about her character and faith as  Christian believer.

So do you believe marriage is intended for one man and one woman?

Absolutely, That was God's original and perfect plan for mankind and no one should ever try to change it.

Well what would you say to a close friend or family member if they were choosing to have a same sex partner? If anything….

God never intended them to be that way and that he can heal and change them. Its a mental and demonic influenced stronghold that can be broken. Everything is subject to the blood of Christ and can be removed by his power. God is a restorer to all who receives him. If you reject his plan, you reject salvation and receive eternal separation. He doesn't want that for you. He is a God of his word and he loves you. He doesnt want to lose you.

Soooo you tell homosexuals this in person????

I haven't clearly had an open opportunity to convey this message to someone who has openly told me that they were homosexual. A lot of homosexuals don't outright tell you, but you know that they are caught up in a different lifestyle. I continue to pray for more boldness and wisdom to address the situation with homosexuals at appointed times.

So how you draw the line then since you're praying for more boldness....with befriending the world and  being of the world?

The word says that evil communication, corrupts good manners. If you have a geniune relationship with God, you should not feel comfortable saying or doing everything that a non-believer does. You should stand out without trying to. Jesus was fruitful in his ministry. When Jesus was amongst the world, there was fruit that followed. If you are a believer and have being sharing casual company with any non-believers then eventually one will overtake the other.

So whats your stance on drinking and cussing? Many people find no wrong in doing these things, (many have said it’s not in the bible that you shouldn’t cuss) sometimes a night out is just a night out full of casual fun.

Scriptures clearly states to not be conformed to this world and and to present our bodies as living sacrifices, not taking part in strong drink. Scripture clearly states that drunkards should not inherit the kingdom of God. I do not believe that a spirit believer can be comfortable partaking in worldly matters without feeling any conviction. In most cases, the secular community prohibit profane language in public, that should tell you something.  People do not like to feel like they are being judged. They justify their actions because of their fleshly desires to do what ever they feel. Clearly they are blind to sin and do not understand spiritual things. They need to be enlightened and shown that they are condemned by the law. The word says that if one man breaks one law, that he is guilty for violating all of them. Regardless of the gray areas, man has to be reconciled back to God through Jesus Christ. The only way to achieve that is Romans 10:9

Well, you say it's in the bible...Do you feel many people do not believe that the words in the bible are the actual words from God Himself?

Yes. I agree. We have to be enlightened to the truth. It’s easy to sin, just be yourself. Lol. I Corinthians 5:17 says that if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature, old things pass away and behold all things have become new. The cross is foolishness to those who are perishing. All are on the "Road to Damascus" until we are confronted with truth. It’s easy for someone to say that the bible was written by a man. II Tim. 3:16 explained how scripture was given by inspiration by the Holy Spirit. Again, our own flesh wants to analyze what is right in our own eyes.

Thank you.

Nijel Mills, 27, Recovery Specialists