AM I TALKING ABOUT YOU?

I'm thinking to start blogging more on this site. My original objection was to shed some light on the way people place mask on their feelings (faces) and I've found myself doing again the very thing that God delivered me from. It may get a little stuffy and frankly I do not care. We can not please everyone, but remembering also that everyone can not please you (me).

One thing that I have learned this year is that you can not change people. Only God can. I have to except people for who they are OR walk away. Preferably leaving them right where they are and hopefully that won't be in my home or in my car LOL LOL.

Another thing that I have learned is that no one is perfect. If you are talking in terms of the bible, then your perfection only means "mature in the Word of Christ" (living as close to his word as you can because it has become a standard for you). Other than that, the word pefect is only in your vocabulary. It is not a discription of who and what you are, so one must sorely get over oneself. Feeling that you are perfect is egoism.

To my Christian Brothers and Sisters. . .You are not the only one who knows God. You are not the only one that God deals with. One thing that I have found is that God can not use you when you are to high and thinking you are mighty. Whatever happened to the words humble and meek? If my memory serves me right, the scripture says that All have sinned and fall short of the Glory Of God. Romans 3:23. Be careful. Be very, very careful or you will fall hard. God has a way of humbling you. Your dancing in church won't get you to the gates. Your Sunday School knowledge won't get you to the gates, and your fine rags won't either when your heart ain't right. Remember Mark 9:35. You desire to be first and so you will be last. There is a lot of meaning in that scripture. Do not be to eagar. . .Be sure of God and your salvation!

In closing. . . I am who I am. Changing always by God's Hand. I can be the best friend that you can ever have. Don't abuse me, don't mistreat me, and by all means be as true to me as I will be to you.

RESOLUTIONS FOR 2007. . . .

RESOLUTIONS are often made starting the mid-month of December up until January 1. Have I made any 2007 resolutions? NO! I've decided to take the things that are more obvious in life and apply them to the rest of my life. Most of the obvious things are moral and character builders. The things that define who and what I am. I would understand if some would say hey those are resolutions. Trust me, they're not (smile). I call them common sence things, life lessons, and morale obligations that we as humans should have toward one another. Some of the things I am talking about are Respecting myself more and demanding respect from others. Never letting the moment slip by to correct a person who steps out of line with me. Holding steadfast in the values that I believe in and letting NO ONE deter me from what I believe. And then there are the healthy eating, excersising, and keeping my weight at 195. Believe me at 195 I will look so durn skinny but it will allow me to fluctuate to 205 without it showing to much. Right now I am 207 and a quarter.

I feel that a lot of good things will happen for me in this coming year and for some reason, I look forward to 2007. I haven't been in a relationship at all in the last 3 years or more and I feel that this will change. I took time out to find me and I have. Now I can offer someone special me and not all the baggage that travels behind me. But do understand that I want the same from the other person. It is something wonderful in saying that "I feel free to be me!" and to mean that. I know what I want and what I want in another individual. I do not plan to hang around long if we don't complement each other. Remember complement and not compliment. The two words sound alike, but has different meanings (smile). Thought to add that in (smile). If I haven't blogged before 2007, I wish for you prosperity in this new and coming year, best wishes, and heartfelt love. I wish you a Very Happy New Year!

WORDS AND DEEDS. . . .

I often wonder if people actually consider what they say or the actions that they take before hand. Some how . . . I don't think so. I wonder at times do people consider that once words or said (rather good or bad) or the actions are put into play, that you can not take it back. Once again. . .I don't think that they understand. Words are a weapon that may elevate a person or destroy them. Deeds can do the same thing. God says that life and death are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruit. ( Prov. 18:21) You must choose your words carefully because once words are release it could scare a person for life or it could change the future course of an individual (good or bad) for life. Has anyone ever given thought that God will render to every man according to his Deeds (Romans 2:6)? People are accountable for the deeds done to others and to themselves and to God. If everyone would give credence to that fact, the world would be a whole lot better to live in. God Bless and have mercey on the friend, the family member, and the enemy for deeds that are not honorable before God and words spoken that are hurtful to people. We always reap the seeds that we sow (Galatians 6:7).

IS IT WORTH IT?

Today my son and I were having a conversation about a lot of the crime that's going on this holiday season. My son dropped a bomb on me when he told me that a friend of his had a cousin in the hospital with staples in his head because someone stabbed him in the head and stole his Ipod that he had just purchased for a Christmas Gift. Ooooookay! We know that an ipod will run you about $300.oo or more depending on what features that it offers. If a crackhead stole it, he'll have a nice high behind it. If someone needs to add money to pay rent, that is almost the amount of rent needed to make a rent for the month (unless the fool is behind). If a person was hungry, he'll damn sure eat real good for a while. But at any rate. . .did the person who stole the ipod have to stab the victim in the head? Was the Ipod worth that much to him? If he gets caught he'll have to pay for the crime. If the victim dies, he's in more trouble that the ipod is worth. I don't think that anyone would purchase him one while he's in prison. That would be a whole lot of whip- ass just waiting to happen to him unless someone stabs him to take it (which would be a what goes around comes around situation). Keep the victim in prayer. From what I understand if he wakes up out of his coma his life will never be the same. His speach will be impaired and he may loose some motor skills along with some cognative abilities. I will ask again. . . WAS IT WORTH IT?

THE HOLIDAY TIME IS HERE. . .

Well everyone, we are at that special time of the year where we celebrate Christmas. The reason for this celebration is JESUS, the greatest reason for the season. Christmas did come very fast to me this year. I haven't completed my shopping, but I am always that last minute shoper every year. Never knowing what to buy and picking over items wondering if a person would like this or like that. I'll get my shopping finished. I always do and my gifts are well liked.

This year did fly by on me and I think that I may be speaking for a lot of people. The year 2006 is soon to arrive. For the new year, there are still a lot of open doors. The war in Iraq is one of those open doors. Our country has a lot of brave young men and women in the war zone and in strategic areas outside the war zone away from family and friends. We
have to keep them all in prayer and we must believe that this door will be closed very soon.

Today. . .in the very early morning. . .a door was closed. The execution of Tookie Williams. My hope is that with all the work that he has done will encourage other people not to join gangs. I hope that his work will not be in vain. Well tomorrow is another day and another dollar. Have to get some sleep. Catch you on the next go around.