~~~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~...