Repetition Makes Perfect

I've noticed over the years that my cursive writing isn't what it use to be. I noticed that I've even forgot how some of the letters look and I couldn't figure out why. Then I realized without using it often or practicing what I knew, I ended up forgetting. That which I practiced over and over for years is now a fading memory.

Which makes me think on other aspects of my life. Things that I don't consistently work on will naturally be forgotten. That goes for everything like dancing, drawing, singing, and even our faith. Definitely in our generation today, we are the generation of everything is done for us. We have phones that will read to us and calculate simple problems for us that we don't think to touch up on our skills. But faith out of all these things is something went can't afford to fall short in. It's not something we can just put on the back burners. Most of us have learned the basics about God when we were younger, but that alone doesn't save us. We have to continuously work on our faith and get in God's word daily. Before we forget all about him and what he requires of us. I'm not saying if you don't read your bible everyday your not saved, but you are missing out on some blessings God has for you. Also that if you don't consistently seek him you will end up doing things and living life your own way and not the way he wants us to.
"A Bible that is falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn’t." — C.H. Spurgeon


Simply put maybe we should start getting back into those beneficial habits we let die in our lives!

“Emancipate yourself from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our own minds”

Bob Marley

Now Thats Beautiful

Am I the only one that defines destruction as beautiful?

That can see past all the depravity

And see the new reality of life,

That can take a deep breath in all these ruins

And still smile

And you ask how?

Am I the only one that defines destruction asbeautiful?

See before the resurrection

My God had to pay the price for his affection,

Before the unity of a nation

We had to have 9/11,

And before we got a black president

Our people had to go through a depression,

See God said,

Trust in me and I will save you from all your transgressions

Jeremiah 38:18 God said I will rescue YOU

But yet our situations still seems so perplexing  

It’s like we are constantly in a battle of saving afaith that’s fading,

No longer trusting in the blueprint

We fall for the falsehood of man’s manuscript,

And wonder why we can’t find God’s beauty anymore

Sometimes we get deceived like wearing ignorance isthe new trend

Expect when sin seems to be sold out like on black Friday

People are still waiting in line for the nextshipment to come in

And I ask you

Where do we draw the line where we won’t seek for God’sglory anymore?

Where we won’t yearn for his beauty

Like it’s our divine call of duty

See God has called us collect

And already paid the price for our connection

It’s our rebellion that distorts the deliverance ofhis message,

Blessed is the man that trust in the Lord and whosehope the Lord is

So see if we can stay fixed on the creator

We can join the team of great debaters on howpowerful his love is

And because of this

From his word I will get heavy equip

Because no longer can I live foolish

God is the solution!

Am I the only one that defines destruction asbeautiful?

And can see past the moment of this course

And that God will get me through this,

Now that,

That’s beautiful! 

Hope

Moving out to the eastern shore of Maryland I've noticed a lot of things that are different from the city. One small thing but is the basis of my post is; I thought Blockbusters went out of business. Back in the city I thought all blockbusters went under, they either turned into a staples or just left. I felt as though the company just couldn't keep up with the times.
Then a commercial just crossed my screen on how the company is still alive and kicking. They were actually boasting on how they are now better than Redbox and Netflix. The fact that they were bold enough to make that statement requires them to have a lot of faith, a lot of hope in their company.
See sometimes when things look bleak you have to get to your quiet place, get centered with God, and wait your season out. Sometimes all it takes is patience. Ironically Blockbusters had the same type plan they waited out, planned, and created a plan to top their competitors. Just as this new rendition of this company so should we have hope and have a plan in our tough situations. Even if our plan is just waiting on God, Psalms 42:5 we have to have hope and faith in our most desperate times!

All things have a beginning and end. Yet, us humans yearn for things to last forever and we forget God is the only one that will suffice. Guaranteed he is the Alpha and Omega he will always be there.

Wheres your passion?

"Do it with passion or don't do it at all." ~ Anonymous

How often do you find yourself doing things half way of your potential. I feel like we inadvertently fall into an unconscious rhythm of just missing the mark. I remember times I would barely read my work just to make it to a party on time. To many times have we lacked the effort needed to succeed in this course we're in. It seems like we are only living life just to get by. Which concerns me because if your so lax in the world you'll be lax in the spiritual. It's proven how can you say you'll honestly chase after God with so much passion when we can't do it for earthly things we love or are required to do. We are born in sin and run from God daily; so I doubt it's a switch we can just turn on at our pleasure. In all of our endeavors we need to do it with the love and desire God wants from us. We need to be focused on the obstacle at hand push through without giving up. Without losing the passion we've once had for our subject.

Just my thoughts had it on my heart and had to say something...

Life is like chess, every move you make is crucial to your survival at the end of the day. At times I wonder if I'm making the right choices in life. I question if I'm on the right path or if I understood what I was supposed to be doing right. I wonder if my parents are looking down at me cheering me on from heaven. Can you imagine a bleacher of saints cheering for you once you make that right move? I can hear the hoorays now...

Life Goes On.. God Keeps Me Strong

Would you cry tears of sorrow and pain when someone gives their life to God? No right! Today is my father's birthday, he past 4 years ago and this year I find it harder to cry over him. I'm starting to deal with him and my mother not being here more and more each year. Today though I started to think about my question I stated earlier. If I am happy that someone came to Christ; shouldn't I be just as thankful and happy someone went to be with him. Death is a hard thing to deal with, but it eases my heart when I know the person knew and loved God. They went off to be free off pain and stresses. To be full of joy and happiness. I feel like I would be selfish to want them to stay and deal with this life just for me.

I know my mother, father, and brother are all in a better place. I can't imagine crying or feeling bad for them not being here anymore. I know God has them!

People say to me all the time I don't know how your still standing. But I've been leaning on God all these years it's like I've been floating all along.

Be Thankful!

A customer came to my store today and after she ordered she said keep the coins just give me the bills. It's amazing to me that we take for granted the little things. We are so eager to have the big things, but skip the small steps to get there. Same thing with life we want the big house, fancy cars, and loads of money yet, most aren't willing to work for it. We expect things just to happen for us. God has given us many gifts yet, rarely do we use them how he wants us to. We'll ask him for this, that, and the third, but we won't take advantage of the blessings we have now. I know God is saying how can I trust you with the world if you can't deal with what you have now. We really need to start making the best out of our situations and cherish the small things we have. I know Popeye's isn't where God wants me to stay nor the small town i'm in. Yet, I will cherish and be thankful for every opportunity and blessing he sends my way. I hope you fill the same; Cheers to collecting this "change".

How much do you love Him?

John 14:15 "If you love Me, you will keep My commandments."

It's amazing the lengths people would go to please one another or a loved one. Yet, when God comes into play we run and question what He has to say. Or we even choose what and what not to believe in that He say. Like He said if we truly love him it should be like second nature to do His requests. A discussion with my fraternity brothers this morning brought me to the idea; that we are still like babies when dealing with God. We have to do certain things at first like a job because it's new to us. We have to mature for it to become a habit or a desirable task.

This then made me think about the statement at hand. If you love me you will obey my commandments. It's all centered around LOVE. You have to really love God or anyone to do something you aren't comfortable with at first. To push through your discomfort and continue to do what your asked or what you think is right, takes a lot out of you. Now the question arises, how much do you love God and what would you do for him?

I can't answer that question with out thinking about all the things God has done for me. I know that God expects so much from me and I love him enough to do all I need to to make Him happy. Cause He loved me enough to save my life and continue to be with me no matter how much I hurt him.

The Tie

Most countries off the Atlantic Ocean and Americanized countries see the tie as a symbol of professionalism. Putting on a tie is an act to show you took the time to prepare yourself. You care about how people perceive you. A professor of mine brought up the thought of how the tie came into existence. How did we all come in consensus on the tie being so powerful? I'm starting to question the origin and why we wear it yet, I can't stop putting it on. Zora Neale Hurston once said We are a people that decorate the decorations and I'm urged to agree. The tie has moved on from the formal perception, but is now an attribute to someones persona. It's a form of modern day art in some cases. Where you can present your sense of humour, style, authority, and so much more. It's a right of passage in our society, one of the first few tricks your dad, or mom, teaches you to advance in life. The practice of tying a tie teaches you patience and diligence since it never turns out right the first time. It teaches you the art of working with your hands. Certainly not last, but the last on my list, time management. You can't just throw on a tie and a few minutes before you walk out the house, you need time to prepare your self. Personally I feel the tie is a needed source of enlightenment that doesn't hurt to add to your style.