~~~Let the Sun Shine through~~~

As I write this, my mind recalls the little girls in Africa who were abducted and raped. Some even became mothers during their abduction. I think about the young children that can no longer play unattended in their own yard in fear of some rapist or pedophile attacking them.

I remember back in the 50's and 60's when young men were drafted to the arm forces. Many left afraid of the unknown and some didn't return. These young left home to fight a war they knew nothing about. Some returned returned blind, no arms, one leg or no leg at all. And for what?

Why do these things have to happen? Why don't we allow the sun to once again shine and reflect the rays of love that once existed?

Everybody knows, when little children play, they need a sunny days to grow straight and strong and our job is to let the sun shine through. Yes, I do believe the windows of the world are covered with rain; I also wonder when will the black skies turn blue again?

Think on this: The world is going through a storm right now. I know because I hear and see the results of on going wars! But, it is during the storm that we learn the lesson. We have a choice to let these storms make us or break us. We all need to take time to reflect on our choices in life. Many times we create our own storms by the choices we make individually and as a country.

I remember when boys grew into men, we started to wonder when our country would call. Please allow me to say this, we all know when men can't be friends, their quarrels often end in wars and the result is some has to die. We must let the sun shine through on our attitudes and dislikes and hatreds!

I've heard that whenever rain appears, it's really angel's tears ... How long must they cry?

Lastly, I Pray that racism will end, hate will turn to love, people will learn to live together, children can be children again!

 I've never seem white, black, brown or green blood. The only color blood any of us has ever seen is RED! So, Why can't we live together and... Let the Sun Shine Through...

Lets all JOIN together and put an end to Terrorism, Hate and Racism!!!

!!!Let The Sun Shine Through!!!

~I trust this reading made sense to you~

~~When Disturbing News Come~~

I refuse to be shaken or fall into disarray when bad news comes. I will not let a bad report effect my joy or rob me of my peace of heart and mind! I will not allow bad news to discourage me or cause me to become afraid or fall into a fearful mode. 

I know that God has a plan to overcome every difficult situation. Whether it be poor health, a death or a lack of finances. Adversity will not defeat my life or cause me to fail in any category of my life. Whats  going on in my life and your life is no surprise to God. I know God will always make a way, where there seems to be no way. I cast every issue of my life on the Lord and you should do the same. Please read (1st Peter 5:7). 

I Will not worry, fear, or allow anxious thoughts to trouble me. God's Holy Spirit gives me insight, wisdom, and favor to navigate through this and all of my adversities!

God is my provider, my deliverer, and my strong tower, as describe in (Psalm 18:2 and Psalm 144:2). I've learned to live independent of circumstances.  The Holy Spirit gives me clear and specific directions concerning what I should do.

Our Lord Jesus has promised never to leave me or forsake me. Therefore, I will not let my heart be troubled. I will trust in God and I will boast in His Word! What the enemy has meant for evil, God will turn it into my good. I will patiently wait and see the salvation of the Lord.

As you can see, this was written in the first person. So, when you read this, see yourself and read this in the same manner. No Matter What the issue is in your life ... The victory has already been won! Refocus your thinking!

Sometimes I have to write words down and read them in order to see whats being said in my mind and then apply it to my life. 

I trust this writing help you as much as it has helped me

~Circumstances and Despair~

   



There are some old familiar acquaintances that I wish not to rekindle a relationship with. It has been several years since I've seem these old nemesis. And, reuniting with him was not my choice!

Circumstances in my life recently changed  and it cause a reunion. This reunion was not one I wanted to reunite with. These are people I knew slightly, and who are not close friends. But if you are weak these persons will control who you are, where you are going, and the way you feel.

The names of these people are are Circumstances and Despair. Yes, you heard right, Circumstances and Despair. There is a quote that says: "Circumstances are the rulers of the weak; they are but the instruments of the wise."

I believe the boldest and bravest thing a person can do, is continue moving forward in life when they have the notion and desire to give up, due to their circumstances.

I don't care what happens in life, no matter difficult or troubling things seem to get, DO NOT enter the world of despair. I don't care if every window, door or entrance is closed on you, God will open a door or window or entrance just for you!!!  Don't stop, Don't quit, Do give-up! Be gracious and thankful, you were the chosen one! Because it could have been someone you deeply love that fell into a relationship with Circumstances and Despair, and they may not have been as strong as you to overcome, and may have taken the short path out ... and killed themselves. So, be glad its you and not them!

In Everything gives thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you!

Remember, you can loose it all, except one thing, Your freedom. Your freedom to choose your attitude in a given set of circumstances. You can always choose the right door to walk through.

Also remember, words are very powerful; so use positives words when you are having difficulties in your life. Sometimes walking from an issue is, in order; but walking away from an issue/circumstance is not giving up on life, you're just moving on to something more productive!

I trust all of this makes sense to you!!!

Don't be the person who always blames his or her circumstances for where they are, and who the have become. Don't trust circumstances to validate who and where you are!

Fight, and Fight... and when you are done fighting to strive to be a success; continue to fight and persevere to help your brother and sister. Regardless of Race, Creed or Color!  Because all of our blood is RED...

~These are my thoughts ... I welcome you comments~

~~~Choose~~~

       {Which seat do you choose?} 

There are so many truths concerning life. I believe we should find certain truths that pertain to us as individuals, making them  principles by which we live.

The human face can mislead in thousand different ways, but the eyes never change. Therefore, I always start with a person eyes. You see, eyes don't lie. I view the eyes as the open window pertaining to the status or condition of a person's heart and mind. This is strange, but sometimes you can look into a person's eyes and see yourself. Not from the mirroring glare, but the hidden you that you withhold from others.

Sometimes I feel like I live in a city of mirrors.

There are so many things that are important in life. But, sometimes prioritizing those things can sometimes be very difficult.  However, this is what I've come to understand; life is too short to waste any amount of time wondering what other people think about me. Besides, if they had better things going on in their own lives, they wouldn't have time sitting around talking about me.

Whats important to me, is not others' opinion of me, but my opinion of myself. Not being concerned of what others think of us is very difficult sometimes. I guess its fair to say, the first things we learn are the hardest to forget.

However, the person in this life that you will always be with the most, is yourself. Even, when you are with others or in a crowd, you are still with yourself, too! So, while other's opinions can affect us, my opinion of myself should matter most.

Our time here is limited and no one should waste time living someone else's life. There is a term called dogma, which is actually living the results of other people's thinking. Remember, you have an inner voice, don't let the noise of other people drown out your inner voice!

Marianne Williamson stated this:

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.” 

So, be the man and woman, boy and girl God has equipped you to be. Never attempt to be anyone except yourself. Trust God with all your decisions and be obedient when He advises you as to which way you should go.

I hope these few words help shape your destiny. Dare to be different...

~Your feedback on this subject is greatly appreciated~

~From within~

I believe that the best things arise from within. I believe people are afraid because of two reasons. 1: They are unaware of their inner strength and 2nd: they have yet to learn how to rely on and trust in God!

Hear is God's Hidden plan for you: First you need to understand that God has a hidden plan for you that He wants to make you aware of. God said "I know the plans that I am planning for you, saith the Lord, plans of welfare, and not calamity, to give you end and expectations".  In other words God's plan is to prosper you and give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)

What we call a process, God calls an end!

If you and I can stay in the midst of the all the turmoil, chaos, circumstances and issues in your life and can remain unperplexed and calm because you see Jesus, that's God's purpose in your life; not that you may be able to say "I've done this or that and now all is well". God's purpose for you, is that you depend upon Him and His power now.  That you see Him walking on waves-No shore or land in sight, no success , just absolute certainty that it is alright because you see Him. Remember, God is everywhere, He is in everything. My study today vape from Mark 6: 45-52. Relating back to the feeding of the multitude. A question to ponder: when chaos hits, turmoil is boiling, trouble is surrounding you, are you calm, are you unperplexed because you see Jesus in the midst or are you in disarray?

God loves you so much. Learn to trust Him in the midst of all of your concerns. When things are falling apart.

I've learn that its okay to be disappointed, just don't give up!!!

These are my thoughts, I welcome yours

... When love is Strong ...

There is a quote and I do not remember where I heard this. But here it is: " True love cannot be found where it does not truly exists, nor can it be hidden where it truly does".

E.E. Cummings wrote this: 

“I carry your heart with me (I carry it in my heart)I am never without it (anywhere

I go you go,my dear; and whatever is done by only me is your doing,my darling)

I fear no fate (for you are my fate,my sweet) I want no world (for beautiful you are my world,my true)

and it's you are whatever a moon has always meant and whatever a sun will always sing is you

here is the deepest secret nobody knows (here is the root of the root and the bud of the bud and the sky of the sky of a tree called life; which grows ... higher than the soul can hope or mind can hide)

and this is the wonder that's keeping the stars apart

I carry your heart  ... (I carry it in my heart)” 

― E.E. Cummings

I trust you've enjoyed the reading...

*...The person you do not see...*

There is a twilight zone in our hearts that we ourselves cannot see. Even when we know quite a lot about ourselves-our gifts and weaknesses, our ambitions and aspirations, our motives and our drives-large parts of ourselves remain in the shadow of consciousness. This is a very good thing. 

We will always remain partially hidden to ourselves. Other people, especially those who love us, can often see our twilight zones better than we ourselves can. The way we are seen and understood by others is different from the way we see and understand ourselves. We will never fully know the significance of our presence in the lives of our friends. 

That's a grace, a grace that calls us not only to humility, but to a deep trust in those who love us. It is the twilight zones of our hearts where true friendships are born.

Moving forward: 

I have lived a long life, and I have seen a few things. I walked away from from situations that were detrimental to me. I have seen things you wouldn't believe, I have lost things you will never understand. And I know things, secrets that must never be told, knowledge that must never be spoken. 

Lastly,,,,,,,  I know this does not appear to have a meaning or a purpose, But:This is my problem. I want other people to tell me how they feel. But I'm not so sure I want to return the favor. Color me selfish or not knowing how!

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

... During Difficult Times ...

During difficult times it seems as though we are alone. We get lost in the pain of sorrow. But I believe we have an inner strength that we do not know we have. I hope you can gain some insight of who you are and what freedom you have during the difficult times in your life!

When someone you love dies, you are given the gift of second chances. Their eulogy is a reminder that the living can turn their lives around at any point. You’re not bound by the past; that is who you used to be. You’re reminded that your feelings are not who you are, but how you felt at that moment. Your bad choices defined you yesterday, but they are not who you are today. 

Your future doesn’t have to travel the same path with the same people. You can start over. You don’t have to apologize to people that won’t listen. You don’t have to justify your feelings or actions, during a difficult time in your life. You don’t have to put up with people that are insecure and want you to fail. All you have to do is walk forward with a positive outlook, and trust that God has a plan that is greater than the sorrow you left behind. 

The people of quality that were meant to be in your life won’t need you to explain the beauty of your heart. They already understand what being human is----a roller coaster ride of emotions during rainstorms and sunshine, sprinkled with moments when you can almost reach the stars.

I’ve learned this over the years, sometimes by listening with calm and understanding, when a person is in pain and trying to share what they are feeling, we can ease their suffering. And, there are time that speaking or giving advice is not in order.

Also, when we are faced with difficult times, we can either make ourselves more miserable, or make ourselves happy. The amount of work is the same.

The measure of our success will not be determined by how we act during the great times in our life, but rather by how we think and respond to the challenges of our most difficult moments.

Please note: Nothing remains the same. And, the only constant that we have in this life is that God is the same Yesterday, Today and Forever!!!

I hope this writing makes sense and find you where you may have gotten off the path!!!

... As always, your comments are welcome ...

~Does Time Truly Heals?~

There is a  cliche' that states, time heals all. But at this point in my life, I beg the differ. If there is anything certain in life it is this, time does not heal all. Not really.  Yet, many continue to make this statement, "time heals all".  But, I will continue to say,  thats not exactly true.

What I'm about to say may sound contradicting but, here it is. What time does is trick you us into believing that we've been healed, that you are over the hurt from a great loss. But, what time does is lessen the pain. Deep down in your sub-conscious lingers the memory, and when a single song, a picture, video, a fragrance, maybe a tiny light that shines across an empty room, an epiphany can trigger a memory.

Either one of the things I've just mentioned can take you back to that one moment in time that you never really forgotten, but you thought you did. I like to compare our minds to our homes.

• Our minds have a living room where we allow people to come and visit for an open time of conversations and sharing.

• Then there is the bedroom; this is where in our in our minds, we allow limited access, but somethings are shared.

• Then there is the closet; this is where we keep things locked up in our minds and where we maintain secrets not to be shared.

• Then, there is that special room some call the hiding place. In this room and in our minds, we sit and think. And then, we discover  that even though time has moved on, the pain or hurt is very much alive. But, because of elapsed time we've learned to move forward  and live a promising life, even though the wound is still open, it's not bleeding any longer.  (This room should have limited re-visitations). smiling...

These small things are agents of memory. And, they can render pleasant, sad, terrorizing or unexplainable thoughts and emotions. It all depends certain moments in time. I guess you can label this as being the sharp needle points piercing the living fabric of your life.

Listen, life isn't linear. Meaning life is not one dimension only. It is not always straight, direct and undeviating where the heart and mind is concerned. It is filled with invisible threads that reach from your past to your future. These threads connect every second we have lived and breathe. As your life moves forward and as the decades pass, more of these threads are cast. Your task is to weave them into a tapestry, one that tells the story of the time you shared with that special person, etc.

Now, does time heals all?  I don't think so. But what you must do as an individual is make a conscious decision to let go, look forward, and live a joyous, complete and fulling life regardless of these memories. LEARN TO LET GO ... remember the good times, but do not look back if it causes you to stumble.

LOVE
 ...  LIVE ...
         LAUGH!
                          JUST LIVE A JOYFUL, COMPLETE AND PROSPEROUS LIFE

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

~Choices ... and ... Regrets~

If you live long enough you will have regrets about something. And, the first regrets that hit you are the ones where you knew you had a choice; where you knew you could stop yourself, but didn't. You stared at yourself in the mirror, and everything inside of you said don't do this and you did it any way. And, in the end you realized how detrimental your choices became.

The wrong choices we make can affect a relationship or a situation to the greater worst.

However,  no relationship is perfect, ever. There are always a time when you have to bend, to compromise, to give something up in order to gain something greater ... The love you have for each other is bigger and greater than the little differences you encounter.  And that's the key. We can compare this to a pie chart, and the love in a relationship has to be the biggest piece. The love you have for each other can make up for a lot of short comings you and your relationship may encounter.

Problems in a relationship can occur due to lack of direction and/or lack of quality time being spent together. When problems are encountered in a relationship they just don't go away with time. They get worst unless you deal with them immediately. Holding on to problems and not discussing them are simply not good for any relations.

Robert Frost said " The best way out of a problem is always through".  Most times going through a storm makes for a stronger man and woman once they come out of it.

We  can learn to enjoy the journey of life, even when it takes us in a different direction than we had planned. Hold this truth deep in your heart.

This may seem out of place, but learning to let go of something or someone can sometimes and most times release you from your past.

I guess you can call this an abstract  writing...

~These are my thoughts ... I welcome your comments~