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Take 5: Nonprofit Wisdom with Dr. Janelle Harvey
What if you could turn a seemingly insurmountable challenge into a thriving career? Dr. Janelle Harvey, a retired professor, author, and fund development specialist, did just that, and she’s here to share her journey from an aspiring radio broadcaster to becoming a leading philanthropy expert. Kicking off with the uplifting track "Keep On" by D-Train, we embark on an inspiring conversation underscored by faith, perseverance, and the encouragement of loved ones. From overcoming self-esteem struggles to speaking at prestigious universities and recently renewing her vows, Dr. Janelle’s story is a testament to the power of embracing your gifts.
Every Tuesday, Dr. Janelle shares her wealth of knowledge on nonprofit management and fundraising through the "Take 5" YouTube segment. In our discussion, we explore the critical role of nonprofits, debunking common misconceptions about grant writing and emphasizing the necessity of diversified funding for sustainability. Success stories from organizations like Victory for Kids and Maria Gives Ministries highlight the tangible impact nonprofits have on communities. Dr. Janelle offers practical insights that can help your nonprofit not just survive but thrive.
Looking ahead, we delve into the future trends in nonprofit fundraising. How can artificial intelligence revolutionize grant writing? And why is personal creativity still irreplaceable? Dr. Janelle provides thought-provoking answers while also sharing her personal motivations rooted in her mother's selfless example and her own career as a business teacher and consultant. Connecting faith with a passion for helping others, Dr. Janelle encourages listeners to visit her website, drharveywrites.com, for more resources. We wrap up with a heartwarming conversation about the unwavering support of true friendship, celebrating those who stand by us through life’s highs and lows.
We'll be right back, straight ahead, cause life can be far. Yeah, keep on, keep on. With the strength of your mind, you can be set free. You can overcome your past. Search deep inside and you will see. Time has come at last. Keep on, keep on, keep on. Yeah, keep on, keep, keep it on. We gotta keep, keep it on, keep on, keep, keep it on. We gotta keep, keep it on. You can make it, if you only try. Don't stop reaching till you touch the sky. Life has many ups and downs. Let your feet on the ground, let your feet on the ground, keep on, keep on, keep on, Keep on, keep on, keeping on, keep on, keeping on, keep on, keeping on, keep on, keeping on. Through the strength of your mind, you can be set free. You can know what's on your back. Search deep inside and you will see. The sign has come at last. Keep on, yeah.
Speaker 2:Keep on, keep keepin' on. We gotta keep keepin' on, keep on, keep keepin' on. Yes, that was D-Train with Keep On. That's one of Dr Janelle's favorite songs. I am Listen Linda songs. I am Listen Linda, and this edition of the Listen Linda podcast is called Take Five with my girl, my client, my friend and my sister, my Midwest sister, dr Janelle Harvey.
Speaker 2:Before we get into questions or anything, I do want to start this show with prayer. So, heavenly Father, jehovah, we come before you with grateful hearts, seeking your guidance and your wisdom as we gather tonight. We thank you for this opportunity to connect and share knowledge with our audience. Lord, we ask for your presence to fill this space guiding our words and our thoughts. May this show be a source of inspiration and empowerment for all those who listen to Linda tonight. Help us to uplift each other and spread positivity, especially through my conversation tonight with Dr Janelle Harvey.
Speaker 2:We pray that the insights that she shares today will resonate with many, encouraging them to pursue their passions, lord God, and make a difference in their communities. May your love and grace shine through this discussion, bringing hope and clarity to all those who tune in tonight and who tune in to the replay on all platforms worldwide. Thank you, father, god, for your unending support and for the gift of this wonderful, wonderful platform. We trust in your plan and we look forward to what you will accomplish through us tonight and forevermore. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Dr Harvey, ms Janelle, are you there? I'm here, can you hear me? I can you hear me? I can hear you, I can hear you, girlfriend. All right, all right. So how are you doing tonight?
Speaker 3:before I come in with the questions, I am doing great, blessed and highly favored. Thank god for another sunday.
Speaker 2:So for everybody, who, who who's tuning in now or who will be tuning in to the replay or catch this, you know, on a different platform by tomorrow, can you give the audience just a little insight, just a quick bio of who you are and what it is that you do?
Speaker 3:Absolutely. I am a retired professor, I am an author, I am a fund development specialist. Some people look at me and say how have you done all of that? But it's by God's grace. He has opened up so many doors. I've had the opportunity to speak at Harvard University, I've spoken at Yale, I've spoken at Fordham University, all on philanthropy and fund development. When I went off to school I actually wanted to be a radio broadcaster or work in television, but I had a severe burn to my face and that just really affected my self-esteem. So I just looked at different career after career. But one of my sisters told me I have so many sisters. But she said, girl, god wants you to have your own business. You have so many gifts and talents, you need to step into your calling. And once I started to write and present, I just acquired a knack for philanthropy and fund development. And God has just created a pathway ever since.
Speaker 2:I want to tell you that you do a phenomenal job with all of your gifts and I'm just so, so proud of you and everything that you have accomplished in your lifetime. I'm so proud of your children. I'm so proud of everything that you have going on. So proud of everything that you have going on. Congratulations to you and Mr Harvey on your vow renewal. It was so beautiful, so well crafted. Even though it was a surprise to you, it was absolutely romantic, phenomenal, and I always, always, always, just wish the best for you, your family and your marriage. You guys are just, I'm just blown away by just the love and appreciation that you guys have for each other and I pray God continues to bless your marriage, your foundation, your home, your kids, your family and everything that you have going on. So God got his hands on you and I'm just so, so thankful that I ran into you and we have become really, really good friends and I just appreciate everything about you.
Speaker 2:So I want to make sure that you know that. I want to make sure that you know that. I want to make sure that my platform knows that you mess with janelle, you mess with me and you don't want them problems, okay. So, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, because I'm really her and in the words of Prince, my microphone is on, so you don't want the problem. Okay, so let's get into it. Okay, let's do the introduction to Take 5. Now can you tell us what inspired you to create Take 5 segment and what viewers can expect from it?
Speaker 3:Absolutely so. Initially I wanted to just take five minutes of people's day every Tuesday to give them some pointers as it relates to nonprofit management or fundraising. But I was speaking to my sister, Jackie, and she said maybe you have more than five minutes, so five could be to take a break. So every Tuesday those who are interested can log into my Facebook I'm sorry my YouTube channel, Harvey Notprofit Consulting Group, and I'll be providing pointers. It could be on board, development, fundraising, grant writing, the whole gamut. So my goal is to give you some expertise that you can use and make your workspace even better than what you already do even better than what you already do, absolutely absolutely, and you know what Nonprofits are.
Speaker 2:Extremely important, right, and we want to make sure that people know the importance of nonprofits. So why do you believe nonprofit organizations are essential in our communities and what role do they play in societal change to you, in your perspective?
Speaker 3:So when I think about philanthropy and nonprofits, my heart goes to churches, because I grew up Baptist but when I got married my husband is Church of God in Christ. But if you think about churches, they do soup kitchens, they have afterschool programs. Churches are technically considered nonprofit but if they want to raise funds they have to incorporate and complete file 1023. So anyone who's doing service for the community, making a difference in the lives of other people, are vital. Oftentimes you have moms who can't afford groceries. They may go to a local soup kitchen or a food pantry and that's where they can get their needs. You may have families that don't have shoes for their children. There are all sorts of nonprofits that give away used and free shoes for families. So when I think about nonprofits it's like an extension of your own family, but they have a mission and they're driven to provide resources and things that you or your organization or family may need to live a better life.
Speaker 2:Great answer. Great answer and very, very detailed. And as far as like grant writing and I know that you work extremely hard and you do such a phenomenal job with that so as far as like grant writing tips, what are some common misconceptions about grant writing that you encounter and how can individuals overcome those challenges?
Speaker 3:I think people believe that you can get a grant for just about anything, which is not true. There are a lot of scams on Facebook. There are people who inbox you and say you qualify to receive this money or you're guaranteed this money. Just fill out this application. Grants are a competitive process. So if you're an organization and you're new, there are some grants that will provide seed money to get started up. But in most instances, a foundation or corporation or governmental entity they want to see that you've been successful. So if you're a new organization, you want to make sure that whatever activities you're doing, that you evaluate them. You can give surveys to see how people feel about them. You can do a program over a year and assess the outcomes. But funding is typically given because an organization feels that you're worthy and they want to invest in the good things you're doing and they want it to sustain.
Speaker 3:I think another issue that people run into is that they feel that one entity is going to fund them for the rest of their lives or for the duration of their program. So we have a couple other than Northwest Indiana. We have a couple of dynamic foundations here, but many of them will fund you for a year and after that they want to make sure that you have processes in place to sustain beyond them. So if you're looking for one grant, you should look for another one, because you want to make sure that if this grant is only going to fund you for a year, that you can sustain after that and not to be prolonged.
Speaker 3:But one other thing is that people believe that grants are the end-all, be-all as it relates to fund development, and that's not true. You have people who give major gifts. You have people who will bestow money upon their death. We hate to think about stuff like that, but there are wealthy individuals who don't have children and they may want to give their estate to your nonprofit, or they may want to give their life savings to your organization, and you need skilled individuals. Typically those people have what's called cfre, which is certified fundraising executive certificate, so they have the knowledge and skills to craft you a fundraising plan and make sure that it's successful and just to be clear, you're one of those people, right?
Speaker 3:I have. I am an organization that helps prepare people for the cfre, um. So one of my programs is called the calculated ceo. It actually ran at indiana university this summer, um so everyone who completed it received nine credits toward the cfre. So my organization actually is approved to facilitate courses so that men and women can earn credits toward receiving it.
Speaker 2:So get with her because she knows what she's doing and she can help you get to where you need to be. Okay, success stories. Can you share a success story from your experience that highlights the impact of effective grant writing?
Speaker 3:Absolutely. I have quite a few organizations that I have written grants for that were successful. One that is near and dear to my heart is called Victory for Kids. It's run by a dynamic woman by the name of Dr Regina Beard. She is a registered nurse and she helped to prepare young men and women who want to pursue careers in the health care field with getting the knowledge they need. She also has a scholarship luncheon coming up very soon. I can't recall the date, but if you go online and look up Victory for Kids, you will be able to see her information.
Speaker 3:A couple of other nonprofits that I'm working with right now Maria Gives Ministries. I have a grant writing course that I teach at United States Steel Corporation and that's where I met Maria and her husband Apollo. So she has a program where she helps women who unfortunately had to endure domestic violence and she is a survivor survivor herself. She's going to be coordinating a walkathon um, I believe it's october 5th here in northwest indiana at wicker park. So she um is not looking for grants, she's actually looking for donations. So anyone who wants to put a committee together and participate at that and that they can reach out to her at mgmincorg.
Speaker 2:Thank you so much, and if there's anything that I can do you know to help support that, just let me know. She can reach out to me to speak more about her walk and to see if I can help her promote that here or maybe write an article or something about it. So get with me after the show about that and we can see how we can. You have on the horizon that you'd like to share with our audience tonight?
Speaker 3:Light Foundation. So that allows me to provide men and women who have dedicated themselves to phenomenal community work and service and engagement with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. So there are six individuals from across the country who are going to be acknowledged on November 9th here in Northwest Indiana. It's Attorney Chantre Irving, elder Eddie Scott, dr Regina Beard, dr Laquita Parks, carolyn Coleman. Did I miss anybody? Was that five? I hope I didn't miss anybody. I think that, oh, and Maria Gibbs, maria Gibbs and Maria Gibbs. Okay, yes, yes, yes. So they will all be acknowledged. And I have some exciting gifts, gifts. We have a jazz artist her name is lady sax who's going to be uh, playing jazz, uh. We also have um nicole brewer, who is a mary kate consultant, but she has the voice of an angel. And then we have brandon, the performer. He does um gospel rap, but he's really, really good and I think that's going to be an awesome event that day.
Speaker 2:That sounds phenomenal and I will be in the building, okay. So just to let you guys know, I will also be in attendance at this event and I'm super, super excited about it because, y'all can tell by my personality, I don't get out much, so when I do, it's always a pleasure and I would miss it. I would miss it for anything. If you guys want to contribute or donate to this fabulous event, um, can you tell the people where they can reach you to donate or sponsor this event?
Speaker 3:Actually, I'm going to be posting a video October 1st and there'll be a link there. So if they could just follow my Facebook page, dr Janelle Harvey or Harvey MPO, they can connect with me there. October 1st we'll be posting Yep.
Speaker 2:So October 1st we'll be posting. So October 1st you guys will have more information on how you can donate to this event or how you can sponsor this event. Advice for non-profit leaders this one is one that I really want to touch on. What advice would you give someone looking to start their own non-profit organization? I would say, to make sure that, what advice would you give someone looking to start their own nonprofit organization?
Speaker 3:I would say, to make sure that whatever it is that you want to establish is near and dear to your heart. I have two. I have a couple of nonprofits and four nonprofits that I work for or I support as a consultant. But one is called Serene Home Healthcare. It's led by two nurses, sheva Robinson and Tiffany Bowling, so their goal is to provide health services for the elderly. They have the heart and the compassion because they've been doing this for such a long time and if you want to reach out to them, info at myserenehomecarecom.
Speaker 3:Another young lady who does a remarkable job, who also works in the health field her name is Tiffany Stokes and she has what's called gifted hands, so she has a school for women and men who want to pursue a degree in nursing. So I helped her to establish what's called the Ida Bell Foundation, and that foundation is established so that people who need scholarships to attend her school will have the money that they need. So these are two examples of people who took their passion and saw their purpose and God gave it a voice. So I would say, whatever it is you want to do so that you don't burn out or ready to quit, make sure that it's something that you're driven and really care about.
Speaker 2:Awesome advice, awesome, awesome, awesome advice. So, as far as engagement strategies, how can nonprofits better engage with their communities and potential donors?
Speaker 3:As far as engaging, I think going out to different networking events here in Northwest Indiana. I recently attended an event at the Crown Point Community Foundation. So every year they have the Women's Giving Circle. So you give or you sponsor whatever you want to sponsor and that money is put together and then grants are given to programs that support individuals within the Crown Point area. So that's a great networking opportunity. I get to meet different women from throughout Northwest Indiana. We also have the Executive director coffee here in Northwest Indiana at the Legacy Foundation. That's another good opportunity for people who work in leadership for nonprofits to meet other men and women. And as far as getting new donors, again it's all about networking and going out and letting people know who you are. If you have existing donors, asking them who their friends are, hosting events so that people can come and do a walkthrough. If you have a physical building, having a social media presence, just always making sure that you're in the presence of people and letting them know exactly who you are and what you do.
Speaker 2:Awesome advice. Awesome advice Because how can you help people if nobody knows you exist? And unfortunately, well fortunately for us. You know, 20 years ago, when social media didn't exist, we had to do groundwork, a lot like grassroots campaigns, and just do a lot of traveling. But now, with social media, you can get help from all over the world. So make sure that your social media presence is known. Marketing and promoting whatever it is that you believe in in your nonprofit also helps. You don't know if your gift can come from down the street or across the country or in a different country, just by social media.
Speaker 2:So social media is not always a bad thing. So social media is not always a bad thing. It's actually a good thing when you're doing any type of business. I just had to throw that little two cents in. You don't have to get into the negative side of social media. If you keep everything about business, that's what it will manifest. So, as far as future nonprofits, the future of nonprofits, in your opinion, dr Janelle, what trends do you see shaping the future of nonprofits and grant writing in the next few years?
Speaker 3:I think, artificial intelligence A lot of people use, like ChatGPT and other AI platforms, to help them with fundraising. The only downfall to that, I think, is that I think it's likely that whatever a platform creates for one person, they could create for another, so maybe there's not a lot of creativity with that, and I also think that it does take away your own creativity, because we're smarter than those bots and different things that are able to create strategies for you lots of different things that are able to create strategies for you. So I think the biggest takeover in the future will be computer generated aids to help people with fundraising.
Speaker 2:Absolutely, and I totally agree as far as like the personality, because you know you can get information out of a book, out of a computer, through through AI, but AI does not present personality and a lot of things I know that happens with me is that people connect with me, of course, by what my brand stands for and my mission, but they really connect with me because of who I am and my presence and you know my. You know just my personality and who I am as a person. And when you take that out of the art or take that out of your craft and you replace it with a bot, you'll just end up like, like every other book or every other article you know what I'm saying, article up, you know what I'm saying like it doesn't really give, um, a personable approach to your, your future donors or your future clients. Um, it's it's more so to me and you can stop me at any time, dr Janelle it just takes the life out of whatever it is that you're doing. I agree no creativity, no creativity and no personality. And I could read somebody's stuff or I could see what somebody does and I could tell if it's AI or not, because you don't get that home, girl, home feel to it. It's just like a bunch of emojis.
Speaker 2:And I use AI sometimes when I'm making a post because I don't want to always write how I talk, so I want to make sure that my thing is professional. However, I still go back and I add me into my stuff because I still want people to know these are my thoughts, this is what I'm bringing to the table. However, I never want to take me out of anything that I'm doing because I'm such a creative and I don't want to water that down. So if you're tired and you're exhausted and you're like man, I got to make this thing. You know I got to do this, I got it. It's okay to use chat, gpt, because we are moving forward and everything is not going to be pencil and paper and you have to make sure that you are modernized with your business.
Speaker 2:We're not saying I use ai, but what we're saying is use it as a tool and not to replace who you are, because you don't want to sound like everybody else or produce the same thing that everybody else is producing, but when you put you into your work, that is what sets you apart. That's God's gift to you is yourself, and that's the best thing you can do when presenting anything that you're standing on and you're putting your name on. If you are not in it, your personality, your creativity, your mind is not into anything that you're presenting, then nobody's going to bite and you're going to always stay stagnant in whatever you're in because you're not putting your heart and soul in it. Like Dr Janelle said, you have to be passionate about what you're doing, and it's okay to use AI, but just don't make it the leader of what you're doing.
Speaker 2:Don't let a bot lead your business. Right? Did I say it? Right? I agree, yes, ma'am, yes, ma'am. I learned this from Dr Janelle, just to let y'all know, because, even though you know I work for her, you know she be teaching me too. So just to let y'all know. So all this didn't come just from my brain. She helped a lot. Moving on to personal motivation what drives your passion for helping nonprofits and organizations succeed in their mission? What does that mean for you?
Speaker 3:So your first question. I think my desire to help others comes from my mother, because she was a single parent, although my dad was actively involved in my life. She always was taking care of somebody, whether it be one of her sisters or brothers, one of my cousins. She just has the heart of gold, in my opinion. She don't turn people away. If you need somebody to cook for you, you need clothing, she just I don't know, she just never stops. She could be sick in her own body, but she always finds a way to help other people. And if you could, please tell me the rest of that other question, I'm sorry, the rest of the question.
Speaker 2:I'll go back to it. So it was personal motivation. What drives your passion?
Speaker 3:So I think I just have, since my mom and I have the same blood. I just have the same drive. I like to see people happy. I think sometimes to my own burnout. I don't want anybody to fail. I want people to be able to reach their ultimate goal. My job outside of being a consultant is that I'm a high school business teacher and I have so many kids who come to my room call me mama. I don't know what it is, but I don't know. I just have a heart for people. I know the things that I've gone through in my life. Some are out in the open, some are hidden. And God always, I told one of my friends today, god always prepares his soldiers, but you got to go through battle. If you want to be a soldier for the Lord, you got to go through something. So I know that everyone is going through their own quiet storm. Some people are verbal about theirs, but I just feel the compassion to help people to meet their ultimate goal.
Speaker 2:Amen, and and that's why that's what I love so much about you, from the, from the moment that you, that we met and you hit me up and we've been cool ever since. You guys, this lady really, truly does care about people and about making sure that nonprofits and different organizations get the respect, get the recognition, but also get the help and the funding that they need. Um, a really good woman of god. She said she was raised in baptist. Okay, but you know, god sent her a wonderful church of god in christ. Hallelujah, amen. That's my brother in christ, because I was raised in church of god in christ.
Speaker 2:I'm kajik as well, so so when you said Church of God and Christ, I'm like, yep, she got with the winner. She got the chicken dinner and got with the winner. Amen, no, but I respect all religions. But you know me, you know I like to talk mess, but in all honesty, you guys, this woman is a crusader for Christ. She is amazing at what she does. She's generated millions for people worldwide as far as fundraising and grant writing and just a true, true testament of you know, don't keep all your eggs in one basket. Use all the vessels you have to pour oil in it and watch how God blesses it. You know, don't keep all your eggs in one basket. Use all the vessels you have to pour oil in it and watch how God blesses it and gives it back to you a hundredfold. So I appreciate you coming on tonight, dr Janelle, if you want to give some more information about some of the people that you're working with and also to let people know how they can reach you and where they can find you Actually real quick.
Speaker 3:I want to go back to a question you asked me earlier about the CFRE. I actually have the ECRF, which is the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising. So it was a program that I went through through Indiana University, iupui, their school of philanthropy. So it's a fundraising certificate for people who work specifically with faith-based organizations. So the CFRE is for individuals who work with everybody. However, there are men and women who have the capacity to help who don't have that certificate. But that's a good designation if you want to take your salary to like the six-figure level. But it can be done without it, I know you. But as far as organizations that I'm working with Gifted Hands Academy, as I mentioned, tiffany Stokes, ida Bell Foundation you can look them up online if you want to support them and make sure that men and women have the scholarships they need them and make sure that men and women have the scholarships they need. Maria Gibbs Foundation or Maria Gibbs Ministry is for women who unfortunately have dealt with domestic battery and she's going to be hosting a walkathon. Please connect with her. Mgmincorg Serene Home Health Care.
Speaker 3:If you look up Sheva S-H-E-V-A Robinson on Facebook, I know they're looking for donations of toiletries and different things that they can use to help the elderly as they go to the different homes to help them. And who else? Victory for Kids. If you can look up Victory V-I-C-T-O-R-Y the number four, k-i-d-z. It's led by Dr Regina Beers. She is a dynamic woman. Actually, she and I and two other women are going to be going to New York City this weekend to present with the Department of Education. Our goal is to help ensure that teachers have the funding and the resources they need to stop burnout and to prevent mental health issues, or at least provide them with support. So that's all I have, ma'am.
Speaker 2:Oh, no, no, no, no, and tell people where they can reach you, your website, you know how can they get in contact with you.
Speaker 3:Absolutely so. Actually, jackie introduced me to a woman named Dola who does websites, and she just revamped my site, so please stop by Tell me what you think. Drharveywritescom. I'm also on Facebook at Harvey H-A-R-V-E-Y-N-P-O. I am on TikTok at Faith and Fundraising. You can meet me on Thursday nights at 8 pm, central Standard Time on KingdomPurposeRadiocom. I have a podcast where I talk about fundraising and my husband talks about the word of God. We're on for an hour. I'm also on Instagram, dr Janelle Harvey. So any of those platforms, reach out to me and I'll connect with you any of those platforms, reach out to me and I'll connect with you.
Speaker 2:Hey, hey you guys. So you heard it here. First, we took five to give you guys some insights on faith and fundraising, how you guys can connect with Dr Janelle Harvey for your nonprofit needs, for your fundraising, your grant information. You can check her out on YouTube. Every Tuesday she has the Take 5 segment where she takes a break to give you guys some insights on just fundraising and nonprofits and anything else in that lane and fundraising and nonprofits and anything else in that lane. She gives her expertise on those subjects and, yes, she also. Can you tell them about your book on Amazon and how they can purchase that as well?
Speaker 3:So I actually have two books that are coming out. They aren't out yet. One deals with how to start and sustain a nonprofit organization. If you go to my website, drharveyricecom click shop, you'll see upcoming books and it'll be listed there. My son, who is 12 years old, has a LLC. It's called Cyber Bros Against Cyber Bullying. Because he dealt with bullying so bad in middle school he wanted to start his own program. So we have a coloring, an activity book that's going to be coming out, probably by December of this year. So both of those books will be mentioned on my website and you can order.
Speaker 2:Okay, and last but not least, can you?
Speaker 3:take us out in prayer. Absolutely, father God. In the master's name of Jesus, I just thank you for all the awesome body of believers who came on to listen to today's show. Father God, there's only a couple more months left in this year, father God, and I just ask that you would just download into their hearts, god, the thing that you've called them to do in the name of Jesus. Father God, if there be any sick among those listening, if there be anybody who's tormented in their mind, father God, if anyone has dealt with domestic or physical abuse, father God, those who deal with mental health issues, we ask that you remove them and give them the spirit of your precious Holy Ghost, god, because you said no good thing which you will hold from us.
Speaker 3:Father God, you also said in the book of Jeremiah that you knew us even when we was in our mother's womb, so that means that we all have a divine purpose, lord. There's no room for animosity or jealousy. God, give us the vision that you prepare for us. In the name of Jesus, we ask that you just find anything that is not for us, whether that be a person, place or thing. Father God, just give us a perfect vision. Help us ride smoothly into the new year and do all the things you called us to do. And, father God, if there's anything that we have done or said that is not pleasing in your sight, we ask for your forgiveness, lord, that we can walk forth boldly and be all that you called us to be. In the master's name of Jesus, we pray. Amen.
Speaker 2:Amen, and that's going to complete the show for tonight. You guys, thank you for tuning in. Thank everybody who may be listening to this on the replay on iHeart, pandora, amazon Music, anywhere that podcasts are available, listen. Linda is there to listen. So thank you guys so much. We appreciate you all and I'm going to end this with Brandy Best friends, have a good night, you guys. Okay, god bless.
Speaker 4:Thank you. I'm calling you now just to make it. What else can I do? Don't you hear my plea? Friends may come and friends may go, but you should know that I've got your back. It's automatic. So never hesitate to call, cause I'm your sister and always for ya in love. Don't know what I'd ever do without you. From the beginning to the end, we've always been here, right. So I'll call you my best friend Through the good times and the bad ones, whether I lose or if I win.
Speaker 4:I know one thing that never changes and that's you and my best friend. Whenever I'm done and all that's going on Is really going on Just one of those days of you say the right thing to keep me moving, to keep me going. What else can I say? Friends are there through thick and thin. Well, I've been through that and I believe that it's automatic. Call me when you need a friend, cause I'm your sister and don't waste water, and I don't know what I'd ever do without you. From beginning to the end, you've always been here, right beside me. So I'll call you my best friend Till the good times and the bad ones, whether I lose or if I win. I know my pain never changes unless you let go, no, friend. But I can't talk to you about you from the beginning till the end're the only thing that makes me happy. So I'll call you my best friend Through the good times and the bad times.
Speaker 4:I know one thing that never changes and that's you as my best friend. I'll be there for you when you're going through. Hey, you can count on me, call me when you need. Don't know what I ever knew about you, don't you know? You've always been here right to love me. No one called you my best friend. Through the good times and the bad ones. I know one thing that never changed I don't know what I'd ever do without, friend. Don't know what I'd ever do without you. Don't know what I'd ever do, always been here, right beside you. I want to hold you my best friend, through the good times, through the bad ones. If I'm old or if I'm with you, I just want to think that there's a change. I miss you and I'm just a friend. I think that there's a change in my human purpose, friend, thank you, thank you. I'm going to take a shower and go to bed. I'm going to take a shower and go to bed. I'm going to take a shower and go to bed.
Speaker 1:I'm going to take a shower and go to bed. I'm going to take a shower and go to bed. It's done.
