The Unique View

Its been a while since I had a clear mind to write. I have lost the focus and drive to do that which I know was given to me to do. Many writers say you just have to write and keep writing.  Really? I find it very hard right now to put my thoughts down, the story.  Especially when they are jumbled in my head.  Many voices speaking everything except that which I passionately want to give focus.  Its like Paul when he said, I don' really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don't do it. Instead I do what I hate.  Romans 7:15 NLT .  No space, no time, no solitude.  I want to get in my car and drive. Drive until either the car stops or I run out of money I don't have in the first place. I find lately that I do not want to come home.  Not that I don't like my home, I do. I just rather be somewhere else. At this moment everything is senseless and meaningless to me and in my spirit.  I almost feel those words of King Solomon. ...

Yesterday I was seeking God extra hard about some things and like a big boulder crashing through a picture window, I was reminded of  Matthew chapter 7:1-5 . Its a simple guide for behavior. Ummmm never ask God if you don't want the answer. For Christians the Bible is read, used and if applied will either cause change or stagnation. Many are afraid to be looked at, talked about or judged harshly all for the sake of Christ. Some can not see past the pain and emptiness due to forsaking that which is not of Christ to follow Him and his commandments. Why?. Because we can not do what our old bodies once did, we can go where old bodies once went. We can not do many of the things our old selves did before we gave our lives to Christ. The old man has passed away and behold a new man comes forth, in Christ. A new creation. Washed white as snow, a clean heart. God is good. But we know there are many who want to keep their old man and still hold on to Christ. The word says you can not serve...

On a scale of 1 to 10 my pain level most days are above that. To wake up each morning in physical pain can take a toll on your mind and your heart. One day you would like to just wake up and not feel an ounce of pain in your body so you can start your day on a positive note mentally and physically.  Most days it does not happen.  Your mind wonders will I have to deal with this for the rest of my life, am I trusting God, do I have faith?. I can honestly say NO.  Waking up today I realized that sleep was not pleasent, I tossed and turned.  I got up and moved around searching for comfort.  In doing that through the night means, I had to start over.  Start over trying to get good rest without a strong sedative. Living with arthritus and degenerative disk disease and lets not talk about insomnia, I am reminded of the death, bariul and reserection of Jesus Christ.  Television can only show you what they think Jesus endured and in reading we can only imagin...

This post is a powerful reminder of who we are. It also speaks to my spirit especially after my blog post Be Determined.  I did not write the below article but felt a need to share. Be encouarged and be Blessed. ****************************************************************************************************************************************************************** Iyanla Vanzant: 7 Things You Don't Know About the Power You've Always Had The author and relationship expert offers her insights on the one strength every person in the world possesses. From:  Lesson 25: You've Always Had the Power As told to Leigh Newman 215   |   Print 212 Comments Photo: George Burns © Harpo Inc. Many of us think that our power is a tool or a weapon, but, in fact, power is a state of being, the way you see, hold and handle yourself in the world that then determines your experiences. The external world can only ...

I appreciate the silence of the early mornings. No television, no noise accept for the occasional car driving past, the slight hum of the refrigerator I value silence. Watching the sun rise taking in all that God has done. Silence. Peace. With working in a call center, the duties are rewarding but the constant chatter that goes on can be enough to cause one to stand on top of their desk and shout, SHUT UP WILL YOU!! Now that would not be a nice thing to do though I could see myself doing just that, in my Daffy Duck voice. I often wonder why it is hard for many to sit still, be silent and just hear, nothing. Or, hear the sound of their own heart beat. Hear the sound of the blood running through their veins. Now I know that is not possible but, what if. I love the morning time because this is my time to pull it all together and ask God that one question, what today Lord? It is my time to sit and offer the Lord my requests, forgive me and restore me. It is also a time for me t...

Winds blow, trees wave and the ground shakes all in an effort to get you to pay attention to God's purpose. Are you listening?

I had another confirmation. I love it when God does His thang, I love it even more that I stay in His word and listen for Him to speak. I have been really feeling this in my spirit for a long time now. I thought it was me going coo-coo for coe-coe puffs but no, its not me and this is why. The mini message before the main message today was giving by Deacon Harvey and it was called Experiencing The Newness Through Prayer, Praise and Worship. Acts 16:23-26 Praise sends the enemy running. Praise is a declaration of victory. Praise is to command - it's an expression of Humility to God - it's fellowship and intimacy with God. Gods children must increase their praise to God. We must increase our praise to God. Granted we all do not praise God the same way but it is God who knows the heart. Millions upon millions upon millions are facing many circumstances and it is time to stop focusing on those circumstances, stop singing the sad oh whoe is me song, stop ALLOWING the devil to d...