If I am not mistaken, I believe it was in Viking society it was said upon facing a battle they were certain to lose, that "this is a good day to die in battle" was mentioned. The Viking leader would rather die in battle than to be taken prisoner by the enemy into servitude and possible certain death anyway. Reflecting on that premise, I like to just give it a new spin for those faint of heart or who just need an encouraging word:
This is a good day to die in battle if need be for the cause of Christ and a better day to live in victory carrying out his plan and living for His glory. One may think, isn't that a bit radical? Well, in this day and age, being radical has it's place but not to the degree of hurting someone else just because they disagree with you. The radical I'm talking about refers to the saying that "if you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything." This statement goes back to some of the older values many of us grew up with. In retrospect, I think we can all agree that being wise is much better than being foolish. And as far as dying in battle, the source I am referring to is the sacrifice of Christ, laying down His life so that we may live. In the gospel of St. John, it states "No greater love than this than a man has to lay down his life for his friends." We 'die' for so many things, compromise our standards for that which is only temporary when laying up treasures in heaven is so much more important! Because believe it our not, that is where we will spend the bulk of our time living, in eternity. So in short, let's make our steps count more so. There's no point in going out to the mailbox in a blizzard if you've already gotten the mail beforehand. Why not call up an old friend and make their day, run a necessary errand for an elderly person in that same blizzard or make some hot chocolate though you really don't feel like it for your child who just shoveled the driveway without asking. Reflect on God's goodness. Because after all, He thought we were all worth 'fighting' and dying for.
Have a good day!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Hang on Baby! Your Daddy is coming to get 'cha!!!
As I stated before on my facebook platform, I feel impressed in my spirit to encourage someone so here it is. I believe this is so necessary that it may even save someone's life in the natural. If this person is you, please email me a message and we can pray, praise and get you to the place of overlooking the valley and not being in the valley of despair and decision in this moment of your life!! This is weighing heavy on my heart - please release yourself into the arms of Jesus. I know that whatever it is if you release it you may have true and complete peace for the first time in your life. I recently experience this for myself. Don't be ashamed of whatever it is - For all have sinned and have come short of the glory of God - Romans 3:23. Please take the time to read the following:
There are places in our lives where we find ourselves struggling to hang on to the very lifeline that sustains us. If you know Him, then you already know whom I am talking about. But if you don't know Him, that lifeline is Christ, the Rock of All Ages - whether you are young or old or somewhere in between. He is the your umbilical cord - the Creator of heaven and earth (Psalm 121:2), the thick nourishing milk shake you've been avoiding altogether or only sipping because you have not wanted to make a full commitment to Him or you sipping to appease those around you masking what you are really feeling to give the illusion that everything is okay so they will leave you alone. My beloved sisters and brothers, whether you know it or not or thought He really did abandon you like everyone else, God has been holding on to you, waiting for you to turn to Him and say, Daddy, I'm tired. I've tired of the drugs, the alcohol, the frivilous spending, hoarding everything to make me feel secure with the attitude that no one will take things away from me again, fast cars or your vehicle of choice, the men, the women, the all nighters, excessive working, codependent friendships, ungodly relationships, lashing out at your mama or or your husband, wife, child or boss, selfishness, unhealthy eating or something that was recently brought to my attention - pouting.
Now I do realize that I named a lot of vices; but I did so because we, myself included, have a inate tendency to avoid the truth, especially when our secret operations are not known to anyone but ourselves (or so we think) and even this is not an all inclusive list. There are many more vices we use to run away with to shelter us from the cover of pain that has seemingly fixed itself over us for far too long. As I have walked the path of depression and doubt, It is encouraging to know that God, since before the beginning of time, planned me and you, for such a time as this (Esther 4:14). He did not make a mistake, you are fearfully and wonderfully made from your mother's womb (Psalm 139:14) and God makes no junk. He created you. Why would He make you and then drop you off on the curb and say I'm sorry I have to go live my life now or later dude, I'll be back to pick you up but never come. He is not man that He should lie or the son of man that He should repent. I have been in a place or two like that before and I want you to be encouraged and know that God is a very present help in a time of trouble (Psalm 46:1 KJV) The New American Standard Version interprets this verse as being abundantly available for help in tight places and I believe hanging off a clift from whatever your mountain top experience has been in whatever setting above the valley of ultimate despair and decision qualifies as a tight place.
Walter Hawkins & Donald Lawrence in the song 'Seasons' from the CD entitled "Go Get Your Life Back" (which is what you are doing by the way), Bishop Hawkins comes singing the second verse with these words:
I know that you've invested a lot, the return has been slow
You throw up your hands, can't take it anymore
But I hear the Spirit say, It's your time
The waiting is over, walk into your season
You survived the worst of times
God was always on your side
Stake your claim, write your name
Walk into this wealthy place
I hear the Spirit say, that it's your time
The wait is over, you don't have to worry
The wait is over, the sun is about to shine...
Please note that even as you totter on that rope looking down into that deep valley of depression, cold, hungry and longing for someone to hold you and tell you it's going to be alright, God has already done so. Since He is a very present help, he's just waiting for you for you to turn and say I've had enough father. I'm tired of hanging on to life without you and I need to come and get me. My time is winding short (Psalm 39)
Yolanda Adams has a song named, "Give It to Him" wherein lies the words "All of your hurts, your pains, your disappointments, lay them at His shoulders, Give it to Him." If you lay something down, it is at rest or in a state where it is not moving. He is saying let me take from you, let me help, let me extract that splinter out of your skin, let me take that eyelash of your eye, let me mend your broken limbs and cause you to soar when you wait on Me (Isaiah 40:31) I've got your best interests at heart. God says to you and to me, my daughters, my sons, Stop squirming. Let me operate on you. I can mend your brokeness in ways you know nothing of. I have a salve, a soothing, fragrant balm that heals you from within and the evidence will be outward. My daughter and my son, go under the knife. I am a safe doctor for I am Jehovah Rapha, the Lord thy God that healeth thee. And though you may not experience physical healing, you will experience a total deliverance and a new lease of life, here and now, in some way, shape or form this side of heaven. I assure you, you won't regret it. I recently went under His knife and now by my God, I can run through a troop and by my God, I can leap over a wall. He has given me a spiritual stamina I have never known. He'll make you feel brand new.
(Stylicstics/Angelo & Veronica)
There are places in our lives where we find ourselves struggling to hang on to the very lifeline that sustains us. If you know Him, then you already know whom I am talking about. But if you don't know Him, that lifeline is Christ, the Rock of All Ages - whether you are young or old or somewhere in between. He is the your umbilical cord - the Creator of heaven and earth (Psalm 121:2), the thick nourishing milk shake you've been avoiding altogether or only sipping because you have not wanted to make a full commitment to Him or you sipping to appease those around you masking what you are really feeling to give the illusion that everything is okay so they will leave you alone. My beloved sisters and brothers, whether you know it or not or thought He really did abandon you like everyone else, God has been holding on to you, waiting for you to turn to Him and say, Daddy, I'm tired. I've tired of the drugs, the alcohol, the frivilous spending, hoarding everything to make me feel secure with the attitude that no one will take things away from me again, fast cars or your vehicle of choice, the men, the women, the all nighters, excessive working, codependent friendships, ungodly relationships, lashing out at your mama or or your husband, wife, child or boss, selfishness, unhealthy eating or something that was recently brought to my attention - pouting.
Now I do realize that I named a lot of vices; but I did so because we, myself included, have a inate tendency to avoid the truth, especially when our secret operations are not known to anyone but ourselves (or so we think) and even this is not an all inclusive list. There are many more vices we use to run away with to shelter us from the cover of pain that has seemingly fixed itself over us for far too long. As I have walked the path of depression and doubt, It is encouraging to know that God, since before the beginning of time, planned me and you, for such a time as this (Esther 4:14). He did not make a mistake, you are fearfully and wonderfully made from your mother's womb (Psalm 139:14) and God makes no junk. He created you. Why would He make you and then drop you off on the curb and say I'm sorry I have to go live my life now or later dude, I'll be back to pick you up but never come. He is not man that He should lie or the son of man that He should repent. I have been in a place or two like that before and I want you to be encouraged and know that God is a very present help in a time of trouble (Psalm 46:1 KJV) The New American Standard Version interprets this verse as being abundantly available for help in tight places and I believe hanging off a clift from whatever your mountain top experience has been in whatever setting above the valley of ultimate despair and decision qualifies as a tight place.
Walter Hawkins & Donald Lawrence in the song 'Seasons' from the CD entitled "Go Get Your Life Back" (which is what you are doing by the way), Bishop Hawkins comes singing the second verse with these words:
I know that you've invested a lot, the return has been slow
You throw up your hands, can't take it anymore
But I hear the Spirit say, It's your time
The waiting is over, walk into your season
You survived the worst of times
God was always on your side
Stake your claim, write your name
Walk into this wealthy place
I hear the Spirit say, that it's your time
The wait is over, you don't have to worry
The wait is over, the sun is about to shine...
Please note that even as you totter on that rope looking down into that deep valley of depression, cold, hungry and longing for someone to hold you and tell you it's going to be alright, God has already done so. Since He is a very present help, he's just waiting for you for you to turn and say I've had enough father. I'm tired of hanging on to life without you and I need to come and get me. My time is winding short (Psalm 39)
Yolanda Adams has a song named, "Give It to Him" wherein lies the words "All of your hurts, your pains, your disappointments, lay them at His shoulders, Give it to Him." If you lay something down, it is at rest or in a state where it is not moving. He is saying let me take from you, let me help, let me extract that splinter out of your skin, let me take that eyelash of your eye, let me mend your broken limbs and cause you to soar when you wait on Me (Isaiah 40:31) I've got your best interests at heart. God says to you and to me, my daughters, my sons, Stop squirming. Let me operate on you. I can mend your brokeness in ways you know nothing of. I have a salve, a soothing, fragrant balm that heals you from within and the evidence will be outward. My daughter and my son, go under the knife. I am a safe doctor for I am Jehovah Rapha, the Lord thy God that healeth thee. And though you may not experience physical healing, you will experience a total deliverance and a new lease of life, here and now, in some way, shape or form this side of heaven. I assure you, you won't regret it. I recently went under His knife and now by my God, I can run through a troop and by my God, I can leap over a wall. He has given me a spiritual stamina I have never known. He'll make you feel brand new.
(Stylicstics/Angelo & Veronica)
Friday, January 1, 2010
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
IN THIS MOMENT
In THIS moment
It appears there is not much I can do
But that's just an illusion
To discourage me and you
But in THIS moment
I can pray for God to still my restless soul
Pray that He makes someone emotionally well and whole
I can pray that my family reaches their goals
And that in His will our plans unfold
In THIS moment
I can dispel all doubt
I can ponder about all that I can do without
I can remember friends who saw their way out
Or choose to remember their kindnesses or be angry and pout
In THIS moment
I can pray about my attitudes; whether the words I said built up or destroyed;
Or I can choose to forgive someone who downright disrespected and regarded me as a toy
In THIS moment
I can choose to stand on top
And sit down gracefully or with a heavy "I'm-sick-of-it-all" plop
In THIS moment
I can pray Satan's kingdoms down
Reflect on God's goodness
And change to a smile from a frown
In THIS moment
I can remember a kind face,
A kind word or a warm and gentle embrace
In THIS moment
I can pray on how to be more generous
How to help someone less fortunate;
I can pray for someone plagued by recurring ill health
And pray that God would grant them healing, favor and wealth
In THIS moment
I can pray for someone to have a change of heart
And that they would release someone to be able to join with
And have their own spouse
In THIS moment
I can pray for someone who has experienced a death
And pray that the Master holds them close upon His breast
In THIS moment
I can pray for a child whose been abused
For someone whose been beaten, for someone whose been tossed aside and used
In THIS moment
I can turn around and forgive
A perpetrator who physically or spiritually raped me
So I can move on and live
In THIS moment
I can choose to forgive again
An ex-husband or boyfriend whose words cut deep
Who left me with little or nothing and openly scorned me
In THIS moment
I can choose to raise a child without his father
And to the best of my ability make our lives worth while
Or, I can batten down the hatches and accept mediocrity
And not the joy of being able to leave a lasting powerful legacy
In THIS moment
I can bless or curse
I can say "woe is me" or declare "It could always be worse"
In THIS moment
I can choose to play with my child and brighten his day,
Or mope around endlessly
And reflect upon my yesterdays
In THIS moment
I can sing or meditate on a song
And think on happiness, peace and love for a time long
In THIS moment
I can choose to help a friend
Who's going through a hard time
And think it's their end
So you see
Ol' girl, there is a lot you can do in a moment
What will you choose to do
With your "in THIS moments?"
Copyright 2007 Created 2 Bless
Saturday, August 30, 2008
How Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired Are You?
Question: How sick and tired of being sick and tired are you? Are you sick and tired enough to become a literal moving force and stop talking about doing something or are you spinning your wheels thinking your going somewhere because you're talking about doing something?
If you are like me, you have done the latter for quite sometime, blinded by your own rhetoric. The temporary gains you made by advancing in whatever your quest, i.e. freedom from debt, achieving peace within your family or overcoming an addiction are circumvented by the source that got you there in the first place. Ladies and Gentlemen, lift up the rug and uncover the dirt you've been sweeping under there for how ever long you've been sweeping it under there. It is time for true change and real conversion, not shallow yet quicksand philosophies on how you've been living your life.
At the end of last year around New Year's Eve, I prayed to have a makeover; I asked the Lord to make me over, mind, body, soul and spirit. I told him I would obey and follow Him wherever that would lead me, no matter where I ended up, no matter who I ended up with or not with, no matter how I looked after the transformation or how much money was in my pocket or what was my socioeconomic status would be when He was through creating me for the "nth" time. It is now August 30, 2008 and I am starting to feel the breakthrough. I am compliant, I have my ears open and my heart fixed on Him. Please don't get me wrong, I failed at times, but because I embraced the Words in Philippians 4:13 that I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me, I am beginning to emerge victorious in some areas in my life that I thought I never could.
I graduated from my local university with an Associate's degree almost 5 years to the date since I began my part-time pursuit in August 2003. I am getting closer to my son and instilling more life long values into him than ever as he grows up and I am experiencing personal growth at a new level. People, there is hope!
The following are some tips to aid you in your quest to change are:
Pray - Read the Bible - Read books that are appropriate to your situation - Pray for and Seek out good counsel - Drop dead weight (all relationships included) - Go to a sound Biblical based church with a body of believers and fellowship - Pray to recognize who your friends are and the extent in which you should confide in them - Give to others even it's a little - Develop a hobby - Exercise - Love your family and friends even if its difficult and they don't love you back - Pray with open ears - Be quiet sometimes - Be patient with yourself and others - Forgive yourself and others - Be friendly - Smile - Pray and Read your Bible Again and Again.
Key verse: The race is not given to the swift, nor to the strong but to the one who endures (presses through) to the end. Ecclesiastes 9:11
Therefore now there is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus - Romans 8:1
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whosever believes on Him will not perish but have everlasting (enduring) life. John 3:16
Final thoughts:
Be Encouraged, Embrace the truth and let God Envelope you in His love from this moment on.
sport01
If you are like me, you have done the latter for quite sometime, blinded by your own rhetoric. The temporary gains you made by advancing in whatever your quest, i.e. freedom from debt, achieving peace within your family or overcoming an addiction are circumvented by the source that got you there in the first place. Ladies and Gentlemen, lift up the rug and uncover the dirt you've been sweeping under there for how ever long you've been sweeping it under there. It is time for true change and real conversion, not shallow yet quicksand philosophies on how you've been living your life.
At the end of last year around New Year's Eve, I prayed to have a makeover; I asked the Lord to make me over, mind, body, soul and spirit. I told him I would obey and follow Him wherever that would lead me, no matter where I ended up, no matter who I ended up with or not with, no matter how I looked after the transformation or how much money was in my pocket or what was my socioeconomic status would be when He was through creating me for the "nth" time. It is now August 30, 2008 and I am starting to feel the breakthrough. I am compliant, I have my ears open and my heart fixed on Him. Please don't get me wrong, I failed at times, but because I embraced the Words in Philippians 4:13 that I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me, I am beginning to emerge victorious in some areas in my life that I thought I never could.
I graduated from my local university with an Associate's degree almost 5 years to the date since I began my part-time pursuit in August 2003. I am getting closer to my son and instilling more life long values into him than ever as he grows up and I am experiencing personal growth at a new level. People, there is hope!
The following are some tips to aid you in your quest to change are:
Pray - Read the Bible - Read books that are appropriate to your situation - Pray for and Seek out good counsel - Drop dead weight (all relationships included) - Go to a sound Biblical based church with a body of believers and fellowship - Pray to recognize who your friends are and the extent in which you should confide in them - Give to others even it's a little - Develop a hobby - Exercise - Love your family and friends even if its difficult and they don't love you back - Pray with open ears - Be quiet sometimes - Be patient with yourself and others - Forgive yourself and others - Be friendly - Smile - Pray and Read your Bible Again and Again.
Key verse: The race is not given to the swift, nor to the strong but to the one who endures (presses through) to the end. Ecclesiastes 9:11
Therefore now there is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus - Romans 8:1
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whosever believes on Him will not perish but have everlasting (enduring) life. John 3:16
Final thoughts:
Be Encouraged, Embrace the truth and let God Envelope you in His love from this moment on.
sport01
Saturday, March 22, 2008
DON'T YOU DARE GIVE UP & SHORT CHANGE YOURSELF!
As you read this blog, please mediate on the words of this song I am unsure of the title of: Just when you think you're world is tumbling down, He will send a miracle just for YOU.
I was very frustrated about some matters close to my heart today and it's not important what they are but only that they frustrated me to the point that I was a quite bit bent out of shape for a minute. (OK, my bad, SEVERAL MINUTES!) But the one thing I kept holding onto was that no matter how frustrated I got and how much I wanted to give up, I couldn't because I knew if I did I would spiral down into the "I'm a failure" land. With God's help, I mustered up the courage to stand up and fight like in the words of Kenny Loggins song "This is It." And surely as I spoke into being my breakthrough by the words of my mouth that I can't give up and I will not give up because I know my breakthrough is coming (Isreal & New Breed) and that I just have to hold on as I spoke to a friend this morning, the beginning of my bodacious breakthrough began this afternoon!
Now maybe your breakthrough has not yet come and looks far out of sight and does not appear to even be on a remote distant shore but rest assured and quiet your heart (Psalm 46:10) and know that He, God, Jehovah-Shalom (your God of peace), Jehovah Nissi (the Lord your banner who fights for you), Jehovah Tsikenu (the God of your righteousness so that no weapon forged, formed or conjured up against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), Jehovah Jired (your sho-nuff provider) will surely show up and show out in a hour when you think not! I encourage you today by the titles of these songs to Set the Atmosphere (Kurt Carr & the Kurt Carr Singers) in your home, your car, your job if permissable and your on your person if you MP3 or whatever you do you because Hold on Help is on the way (Georgia Mass Choir I think- The Preacher's Wife soundtrack). You are not forgotten (God knows your name - Isreal & New Breed), Don't wait until the battle is over, shout now (Walter Hawkins & the Love Center Choir) so you can victoriously walk into your season (Donald Lawrence & Tri-City Singers)! When all else fails look up for all of your help comes from the Lord (Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir from Psalm 121) Holla Jesus and continue to hold on. He has never forsaken anyone, he even remembered the thief beside him on the cross when he acknowledge his shortcomings and accepted Jesus as the God of the Universe. When you do that and admit how helpless you are in the face of a Sovereign God, he can't help but show up, scoop you up and securely hide you on high (Psalm 91) from whatever is plaguing you into that secret safe place that nobody knows but you and He. Sweet Communion can occur (Daryl Coley) and you will be blessed beyond measure (Shekinah Glory Ministry). There is just one requirement - DON'T YOU GIVE UP, NO HOW, NO WAY BECAUSE THERE'S NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH, NO VALLEY LOW ENOUGH (The Supremes) to keep YOUR GOD FROM COMING TO YOU!!!!!!!!
Peace & Love in Jesus Christ,
sport01
I was very frustrated about some matters close to my heart today and it's not important what they are but only that they frustrated me to the point that I was a quite bit bent out of shape for a minute. (OK, my bad, SEVERAL MINUTES!) But the one thing I kept holding onto was that no matter how frustrated I got and how much I wanted to give up, I couldn't because I knew if I did I would spiral down into the "I'm a failure" land. With God's help, I mustered up the courage to stand up and fight like in the words of Kenny Loggins song "This is It." And surely as I spoke into being my breakthrough by the words of my mouth that I can't give up and I will not give up because I know my breakthrough is coming (Isreal & New Breed) and that I just have to hold on as I spoke to a friend this morning, the beginning of my bodacious breakthrough began this afternoon!
Now maybe your breakthrough has not yet come and looks far out of sight and does not appear to even be on a remote distant shore but rest assured and quiet your heart (Psalm 46:10) and know that He, God, Jehovah-Shalom (your God of peace), Jehovah Nissi (the Lord your banner who fights for you), Jehovah Tsikenu (the God of your righteousness so that no weapon forged, formed or conjured up against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17), Jehovah Jired (your sho-nuff provider) will surely show up and show out in a hour when you think not! I encourage you today by the titles of these songs to Set the Atmosphere (Kurt Carr & the Kurt Carr Singers) in your home, your car, your job if permissable and your on your person if you MP3 or whatever you do you because Hold on Help is on the way (Georgia Mass Choir I think- The Preacher's Wife soundtrack). You are not forgotten (God knows your name - Isreal & New Breed), Don't wait until the battle is over, shout now (Walter Hawkins & the Love Center Choir) so you can victoriously walk into your season (Donald Lawrence & Tri-City Singers)! When all else fails look up for all of your help comes from the Lord (Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir from Psalm 121) Holla Jesus and continue to hold on. He has never forsaken anyone, he even remembered the thief beside him on the cross when he acknowledge his shortcomings and accepted Jesus as the God of the Universe. When you do that and admit how helpless you are in the face of a Sovereign God, he can't help but show up, scoop you up and securely hide you on high (Psalm 91) from whatever is plaguing you into that secret safe place that nobody knows but you and He. Sweet Communion can occur (Daryl Coley) and you will be blessed beyond measure (Shekinah Glory Ministry). There is just one requirement - DON'T YOU GIVE UP, NO HOW, NO WAY BECAUSE THERE'S NO MOUNTAIN HIGH ENOUGH, NO VALLEY LOW ENOUGH (The Supremes) to keep YOUR GOD FROM COMING TO YOU!!!!!!!!
Peace & Love in Jesus Christ,
sport01
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Why the name viewpoint214?
There were many factors that led up to why I entitled my blog viewpoint214, but this is the main reason :
My grandfather had a dream once; he pursued that dream and he fulfilled his dream by undaunting hard work, perserverance and most of all by God's sovereignty. This blog is dedicated to him because he did not let the viewpoints of others influence him to give up, change who he was or deter him from his charted course. He knew where he was going and it didn't matter if anyone else did. He was his own man and stood as that man and no one could take that away from him. In other words, he held fast to his viewpoint and despite adversity, experienced victory and left behind what is in my opinion, any valid man's dream; an enduring legacy.
So with that said, here is encouragment for such a time as this (Esther 4:14):
It doesn't matter what your dream is. As long as it is healthy, doesn't bring a fellowman/woman/child harm, it should be okay. I say this because as humans our motives are not always people-friendly but temporarily self-serving in an unhealthy manner; one sees it in the news all the time no matter what medium whether it be that of television, radio, newspaper or internet. The headlines constantly describe various injustices- violations of another person's mind, body and well-being in some way. It is my viewpoint that as one learns to keep things real, he or she will jump to new heights that will heal, uplift and encourage and truly make a positive difference in the ever-changing world.
Words to ponder upon:
For I (Almighty God), know the (endearing, positive and helpful) thoughts I think toward you, thoughts of peace and not to tear you down, to give YOU not only a future but a hope too.
Jeremiah 29:11 (emphasis mine)
(Be blessed) and do not be upset because of the great (opposition you face), and do not allow yourself to be discouraged, for the battle is not yours but the Lord's.
-2Chronicles 20:15 (emphasis mine)
My grandfather had a dream once; he pursued that dream and he fulfilled his dream by undaunting hard work, perserverance and most of all by God's sovereignty. This blog is dedicated to him because he did not let the viewpoints of others influence him to give up, change who he was or deter him from his charted course. He knew where he was going and it didn't matter if anyone else did. He was his own man and stood as that man and no one could take that away from him. In other words, he held fast to his viewpoint and despite adversity, experienced victory and left behind what is in my opinion, any valid man's dream; an enduring legacy.
So with that said, here is encouragment for such a time as this (Esther 4:14):
It doesn't matter what your dream is. As long as it is healthy, doesn't bring a fellowman/woman/child harm, it should be okay. I say this because as humans our motives are not always people-friendly but temporarily self-serving in an unhealthy manner; one sees it in the news all the time no matter what medium whether it be that of television, radio, newspaper or internet. The headlines constantly describe various injustices- violations of another person's mind, body and well-being in some way. It is my viewpoint that as one learns to keep things real, he or she will jump to new heights that will heal, uplift and encourage and truly make a positive difference in the ever-changing world.
Words to ponder upon:
For I (Almighty God), know the (endearing, positive and helpful) thoughts I think toward you, thoughts of peace and not to tear you down, to give YOU not only a future but a hope too.
Jeremiah 29:11 (emphasis mine)
(Be blessed) and do not be upset because of the great (opposition you face), and do not allow yourself to be discouraged, for the battle is not yours but the Lord's.
-2Chronicles 20:15 (emphasis mine)
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