But, it's too hard God. How many times have you said this when you could not see the way forward? I can't do it - your cry when you feel the weight of purpose. I quit - when finances dwindle. God, are you sure you want me to do this?
I want to encourage you today. Don't give up. Dreams never die. Decide to bring them to life.
Write a plan. Create a vision board. See yourself living your dreams, and begin moving toward them one step at a time.
You were created with purpose, for a purpose. Do something. Don't die with unrealized goals - live. Yes, it is hard, but you can do it.
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Your gift makes room for you - but you must know how to enter open doors despite discouraging words or the dismissive actions of others. The only way to do this is to completely believe in and be fully committed to your call and purpose. Stop expecting everyone to celebrate you. It will not happen. While man's validation has value; nothing is as valuable as God's smile and softly whispered "well done, I am pleased."
I heard someone say recently that they have and will maintain "unbroken focus". That is exactly what you need... keep your eyes on the goal - appreciate your open doors; and when all is said and done... give all the glory to the one who made it possible.
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True love is NOT blind... it's that other "thing"
When love is real...what she can't see, he does and shares
...what he can't see, she does and shares
He covers her, she covers him
He helps to guide and she does too...
It's NOT love that distorts and hides...it's that other "thing"
That jades perception, creates deception, feeling unsure at intersections
Stuck - in a rut - swallowed up by feelings
That are then - ascribed to love ---
Now THAT'S a lie
True love is NOT blind - it's that other "thing"
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Open your eyes
to the plight of your brother
Open your eyes
to the pain of your sister
Open your eyes
to the shame on your children
Open your eyes and SEE
How can you be -
so blind - unfeeling
Not wanting to know -
deep wound - no healing
Wishing it isn't - won't
change the fact that it's so
Open your eyes and SEE
Invisible curtain
encasing your heart
Make a decision -
Forge a fresh start
Open your eyes
to the plight
to the pain
to the shame
to what has become the bane
of your existence
Open your eyes and
- SEE
that your silence - kills -
not just them but you
too
You will never be free
Not when you're looking
yet choosing to flee
Open your eyes and SEE.
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The Sword of the Spirit plus the Son? Satan's subversive actions are undone, you've won - look to the hills, there's your help - not self - but HIM.
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Acting like a stranger...flirting hard with danger...baby born in manger came to rescue you...and ME. Never had a backbone, in the status "all alone" scared to touch the unknown - don't deny, you know it's true - but baby born in manger came to rescue you.
A man who knew no sin, becoming the example, touching all the souls society sought to trample - removing judgment stamps from frazzled - lonely, beings - and if that wasn't enough - a raging wind -- blew out the candle - of His life...
Yet the man the cross once bore, yes the one who knew no sin, love personified in skin - can touch within and HEAL all hurts now caving in - on you, make you brand new - shiny penny bright, drawing the light - REDEMPTION'S SONG.
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I am making progress on the guitar. At first, I wanted to make beautiful music right away, and because I couldn’t get the sounds I was looking for -I became frustrated. My practice sessions seemed complicated and unfulfilling. I was talking to my dad, about wanting angelic acoustic sounds and he simply said, “you’re not going to hear the sounds perfectly right away. As you practice you’ll get better at finger placement and agility - then the sounds will come.” I was looking for expert sounds when my fingers had not yet fully learned to become one with my instrument; Without the benefit of my full learning process.
Boy that put things in perspective. Now I enjoy practicing the notes and chords even though the sounds aren’t perfect—All part of the process.
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...I want to write about my trip to Antigua, but my spirit is still marinating in that Word. It was exciting, transformational, celebratory, inspiring... what a blessing. In a little while I will be able to sit down and share some of the "meat" that I was fed there.
It was wonderful to go back and fellowship with the beautiful people at SJPC - enjoy all the great food my mom, aunt and the Chefs at the church fed me and feel the cool breezes on the Island. The lobster tail was MEMORABLE. ☺
God really did a great work in the SJPC House of Restoration Ministries. Love you guys, mwuah
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I had the wonderful opportunity to take part in a play called "The Little King" this month. What an awesome experience!
The vivid displays of color, artfully painted faces, inventive and visually appealing costumes, laughter and fun, all served to make more palatable the anti-bullying message woven into the cleverly written dramatic piece.
A cute little red bumble bee and a timid gray mouse with the face of an angel darted in and out among the butterfly winged dancers. Royal blue, gold and primal shades glided across the stage as tigresses, lionesses and other animals of the jungle produced graceful movements to the sounds of Africa.
...and there I was all dressed in white - with irridescent glitters casting hues - and on my head a Crown, fringed with white feathers - framed by sliver glitters, singing "There is A King In You". The second act opened with "Live Right" - after all that was the message - oh so relevant today.
A royal affair - that's how it felt...and I am richer for it.
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…so I’m taking guitar lessons. My dad plays and so do my brothers. George Benson, Earl Klugh and many others – woke me up, took me through my days, put me to sleep. I don’t have a favorite instrument; I love so many musical sounds – but the one I have always wanted to play is - yes, the acoustic guitar. I can almost taste the sounds. So far I’ve been working on notes. I can do basic sight reading and I’m practicing 4 basic chords right now… I can’t WAIT to make real music on that thang… lol
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...But It's Too Hard
But, it's too hard God. How many times have you said this when you could not see the way forward? I can't do it - your cry when you feel the weight of purpose. I quit - when finances dwindle. God, are you sure you want me to do this?
I want to encourage you today. Don't give up. Dreams never die. Decide to bring them to life. Write a plan. Create a vision board. See yourself living your dreams, and begin moving toward them one step at a time.
You were created with purpose, for a purpose. Do something. Don't die with unrealized goals - live. Yes, it is hard, but you can do it.
Reply
Open Doors
Your gift makes room for you - but you must know how to enter open doors despite discouraging words or the dismissive actions of others. The only way to do this is to completely believe in and be fully committed to your call and purpose. Stop expecting everyone to celebrate you. It will not happen. While man's validation has value; nothing is as valuable as God's smile and softly whispered "well done, I am pleased."
I heard someone say recently that they have and will maintain "unbroken focus". That is exactly what you need... keep your eyes on the goal - appreciate your open doors; and when all is said and done... give all the glory to the one who made it possible.
Reply
That Other "Thing"
True love is NOT blind... it's that other "thing" When love is real...what she can't see, he does and shares ...what he can't see, she does and shares He covers her, she covers him He helps to guide and she does too... It's NOT love that distorts and hides...it's that other "thing" That jades perception, creates deception, feeling unsure at intersections Stuck - in a rut - swallowed up by feelings That are then - ascribed to love --- Now THAT'S a lie True love is NOT blind - it's that other "thing"
Reply
Silent Witness
Open your eyes to the plight of your brother Open your eyes to the pain of your sister Open your eyes to the shame on your children Open your eyes and SEE How can you be - so blind - unfeeling Not wanting to know - deep wound - no healing Wishing it isn't - won't change the fact that it's so Open your eyes and SEE Invisible curtain encasing your heart Make a decision - Forge a fresh start Open your eyes to the plight to the pain to the shame to what has become the bane of your existence Open your eyes and - SEE that your silence - kills - not just them but you too You will never be free Not when you're looking yet choosing to flee Open your eyes and SEE.
Reply
Your Help
The Sword of the Spirit plus the Son? Satan's subversive actions are undone, you've won - look to the hills, there's your help - not self - but HIM.
Reply
REDEMPTION'S SONG
Acting like a stranger...flirting hard with danger...baby born in manger came to rescue you...and ME. Never had a backbone, in the status "all alone" scared to touch the unknown - don't deny, you know it's true - but baby born in manger came to rescue you. A man who knew no sin, becoming the example, touching all the souls society sought to trample - removing judgment stamps from frazzled - lonely, beings - and if that wasn't enough - a raging wind -- blew out the candle - of His life... Yet the man the cross once bore, yes the one who knew no sin, love personified in skin - can touch within and HEAL all hurts now caving in - on you, make you brand new - shiny penny bright, drawing the light - REDEMPTION'S SONG.
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Strings...
I am making progress on the guitar. At first, I wanted to make beautiful music right away, and because I couldn’t get the sounds I was looking for -I became frustrated. My practice sessions seemed complicated and unfulfilling. I was talking to my dad, about wanting angelic acoustic sounds and he simply said, “you’re not going to hear the sounds perfectly right away. As you practice you’ll get better at finger placement and agility - then the sounds will come.” I was looking for expert sounds when my fingers had not yet fully learned to become one with my instrument; Without the benefit of my full learning process. Boy that put things in perspective. Now I enjoy practicing the notes and chords even though the sounds aren’t perfect—All part of the process.
Reply
New Dimensions
...I want to write about my trip to Antigua, but my spirit is still marinating in that Word. It was exciting, transformational, celebratory, inspiring... what a blessing. In a little while I will be able to sit down and share some of the "meat" that I was fed there. It was wonderful to go back and fellowship with the beautiful people at SJPC - enjoy all the great food my mom, aunt and the Chefs at the church fed me and feel the cool breezes on the Island. The lobster tail was MEMORABLE. ☺ God really did a great work in the SJPC House of Restoration Ministries. Love you guys, mwuah
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"The Little King"
I had the wonderful opportunity to take part in a play called "The Little King" this month. What an awesome experience! The vivid displays of color, artfully painted faces, inventive and visually appealing costumes, laughter and fun, all served to make more palatable the anti-bullying message woven into the cleverly written dramatic piece. A cute little red bumble bee and a timid gray mouse with the face of an angel darted in and out among the butterfly winged dancers. Royal blue, gold and primal shades glided across the stage as tigresses, lionesses and other animals of the jungle produced graceful movements to the sounds of Africa. ...and there I was all dressed in white - with irridescent glitters casting hues - and on my head a Crown, fringed with white feathers - framed by sliver glitters, singing "There is A King In You". The second act opened with "Live Right" - after all that was the message - oh so relevant today. A royal affair - that's how it felt...and I am richer for it.
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Musically Inclined...
…so I’m taking guitar lessons. My dad plays and so do my brothers. George Benson, Earl Klugh and many others – woke me up, took me through my days, put me to sleep. I don’t have a favorite instrument; I love so many musical sounds – but the one I have always wanted to play is - yes, the acoustic guitar. I can almost taste the sounds. So far I’ve been working on notes. I can do basic sight reading and I’m practicing 4 basic chords right now… I can’t WAIT to make real music on that thang… lol
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