~Life's Disappointments can end in Victory~

Life is filled with disappointments. Many of God's greatest servants experienced deep disappointment in their journeys of faithfulness to God. Joesph, after spending years as a slave and in jail for crimes he did not commit, revealed deep disappointment when he was forgotten another two (2) years in prison. John the Baptist, when waiting on his execution, doubted whether Jesus was, in fact, the Christ because he was sitting there waiting to be killed.

Elijah, losing all hope and despondent to the point of death, asked God to take his life in the desert; Peter, who left his fishing business and invested three (3) years of his life to watch his Savior crucified, wondered whether the purpose of those three (3) years were truly worth it.

Even you, when you lost love ones, including family and friends fell into despair. You have even got angry with God, could or refused to pray, even to the point of being afraid.

Despair: Cause of hopelessness ... Someone or something that makes somebody feel hopeless and exasperated.

When life doesn't add up, it leaves the heart heavy and sick. It can leave the body physically weak, loss of appetite, it can leave the mind confused or discombobulated, ETC.

When we have done all  that we know to do and the formula has not added up or worked, it leaves us questioning and doubting God. These are times that try the souls of men. There is no human sense to be made of it. We are left with a choice: to cling to God's unchanging hand or not to cling. There are times when holding on to Our Lord and Savior's robe is all that we can do.

It's all that He wants us to do. Read Mark chapter 5. Focus on  Mark 5:28 (KJV)

Here is a Poem:    
"The heights by great men reached and kept, Were not obtained by sudden flight;

But they, while their companions slept, Were toiling upward in the night.

Standing on what too long we bore, With shoulders bent and downcast eyes, We may discern-unseen before-

A path to higher destinies"!

~Longfellow

Remember, following life's disappointments comes fear. Fear paralyzes the mind. Note that God did not give a spirit of fear, but of POWER, LOVE and a SOUND MIND! ... 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV

There is only one (1) answer to life's disappointments. Like the Psalmist, we must "Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from Him. He alone is my rock and my Salvation; He alone is my fortress, I will not be shaken" Psalms 62:5 (KJV) and Psalms 62:6 (KJV).


If you do not understand what the poem is talking about, please write me and I will be happy to explain.

* The poem was copied and pasted.

~These are my thoughts, I welcome yours~

~Strength, Value and Beauty of a Woman~

I have lived long enough to understand this, yet men must not just understand what I'm about to say, but must be willing to except it and not be offended nor feel as though their manhood is in jeopardy.

A woman should be three things: 

• Who she is. 
• Who she wants to be.
• And, the woman and person God created her to be.

This is what I believe:

Women are very strong creatures created by God and are placed here to be a helpmate to man.  I believe they are beautiful, sensual, strong and courageous.

Yet, some men see them as the weaker sex and impose their physical strength  and dominance over them.

Sometimes, this dominance can create insecurities in women:

Some women are insecure of who they are because ignorant men have caused them to be this way. Women are treated as sex objects so often, until the weaker ones present themselves the way these men desire see them.

By doing so, they dress to flaunt this to hide that. They bleed because they are desperate to sell what men want. Desperate to be what they are not just to be loved and excepted by men.

 I believe that men are a great part of the problem when it comes to a woman's self-esteem. If a woman dress shabbily men will remember the dress; if a woman dress impeccably or sexy men will remember the woman. 

Man's fear can come true: 

Guys ... A woman will stay in love with you for as long as you can keep her in love with the person she becomes when she is with you.  Do you understand? 

When she is with you and you make her feel like she is everything to you; make her feel like a queen, make her feel that she is the most special being on this earth; when she's in your presence she feels exuberant, refreshed, happy, complete and you can make her smile with thoughts when you are no where close to her. When you can accomplish this, you will have her love for a very long time. This is part nature of a woman. 

My advice is this: Don't attempt to make her jealous of  other women, but rather make other women jealous of her!

I thank God for women. They know how to express there feelings, they can articulate their vulnerabilities. Their weakness is their strength, There ability to feel and to express their feeling are their characteristics.

To top that all off, they have to contend with a man's emotions, put up with a man's demands and desires, his attitude, help build him up when he shows weakness, fear and insecurities and they can still express love. 

What a great asset to man!!!

I sometimes wonder if a man can ever know the loneliness a woman knows. Especially when we fail to give her the respect she so truly deserves.

Women, don't compromise who you are. Yes, respect him. But, he must respect you as well, by allowing to be who you truly are. Why do I  say this?

Well, God made man stronger but not necessarily more intelligent. He gave women intuition and femininity. And, used properly, that combination can easily shake up positively or cripple the brain of any man! 

Women, use your God given strengths and intelligence without fear! Use rightly the tools God has equipped you with. 

Lastly ... I believe a woman will give any man she loves strong follow-ship, if he provides strong leadership!

~These are my thoughts ... I welcome yours~

~*In Life*~

Some say this life is what you make it. No matter what, you're going to mess up sometimes, it's a universal truth. But the good part is you get to decide how you're going to mess it up. Friends will be your friends - they'll act like it anyway. But just remember, some come, some go.

The ones that stay with you through everything, which includes hard-times, sad times and even goods - they're your true best friends. Don't let go of them. Also remember, brothers and sisters make the best friends in the world. 

This doesn't always mean biological (brothers and sisters). As for lovers, well, they'll come and go too. But the one who truly loves you will always have your best interest at heart and will be around when family seem to disappear or become to busy with issues in their own lives.

Note: Because family gets busy dealing with their own issues and fail to visit or call, it doesn't mean they don't care and love you. It simply means they are dealing with their own issues at that moment in time. 

Listen... I hate to say this, but almost everyone you let in your life will bring disappointment at some point. Not all, but some. This includes friends and lovers. 

However, the one or ones that dearly love you will always make amends quick, fast and in a hurry. They will remain with you through whatever it is you are going through. With no selfish or hidden agenda. Simply out of love and concern for you. 

This interest may include a daily phone call or frequent visits. Some will silently pray for you. This is because, your best interest is in their heart and mind.

Keep your head up, confidence high and most importantly, keep smiling, because life's a beautiful thing and there is so much to smile about!


Who are the people or person to have left a precious and loving memorable foot print on your heart and in your life? Hold on to them and never let them go.

These are my thoughts .. I welcome yours!