WHo Told You? Who told you to accept things they way they are? Who told you to conform? Who tricked you told you that is the only way to follow the crowd. WHo told you you should never suffer that trials would not appear? Who told you to turn away from who you truly are to follow what they say? Who told you you were weak that all your life you would expereince defeat? Who told you lies so that you belief and the truth you cannot see? Stop being deceived.
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Reputation
Reputation There goes the lie on spindly legs. It crawls about trying to find a route out of the doubts that it may not be who it seems. The Lie: We must protect Reputation - at all cost: kill if you must steal, fight and cuss. But don't let out the truth of what it is... Constructed to please the crowd now a monster too proud to be cowed by humilty. Knees stiffened back straight eyes fixed on success' frivolities. Now it goes through the door Head held high headed for the gate that leads straight to hades. Humility stand just a way off, waiting for those who seek, waiting for those who are meek.
Pure Faith
Pure Faith I stand on a mountain covered compeltely. Unable to see I stand still waiting watching, for God's degree. I don't know what is ahead but I know what I left behind: a tratious mob shouting for my decline, masked transient beings who seem true and real until you check your progress and realise they were always a part of your ordeals. So here I have come to see what I will become when I step off the edge, die to fear and live in pure faith.
Where is Your Armor?
Where is Your Armor? You are a valiant soldier. You were chosen to complete this mission and you will with God's great vision. What you need now- is your Armor. You need the belt of truth, to brace against stealthy lies. You need the breatplate of righteousness, to live honorably and ward off sins. You need the gospel of peace, to speak truth against those who deceive. You need the shield of faith, against pesky doubts that try to inflame fear, hate and anxiety. You need the helmet of salvation, to protect your mind so on your soul sin will not dine. You need the sword of the spirit, God's words that slices through even the thickest fog of gloom and doom. Now you are equipped with all you need. With a triumphant heart you can now proceed.
Grace Untold
Grace Untold I was trapped in hell a decade now, did you not know? There, the demented fire licked at chasm wounds tore at softened bones melting like the liquid lava river I passed by. As I clawed my way out across cracked desert floors, I lost a few things but I got back my soul. From that treacherous escape to the light I had to wrestle, and defeated the demons of the night. On shredded legs I ran like a lightning bolt thanking God. One day perhaps, when I have gotten old I will find the words to write of victory won and grace untold.
The Gratitude Journal
The Gratitude Journal I want to say I'm grateful, for this life for my many things for my many friends and for my many family true? But also, a slow Sunday afternoon sunlight glistening on dark and rich skin life breathe flowing in and out eyes to see nose to smell a shelter where I can dwell... And, sadness that brings joy sun to chase away the storms ignorance that births wisdom mistakes and failures that nip me awake and escape the destruction that awaits just around the corner... Most of all, I thank God for the gift of gratitude that rewards with beatitudes.
And Then 2023…
Well, guess what? It’s 2023. Now what? I suppose it’s time to make a new year’s resolution (but did we do justice to the ones for 2022?) Oh well, let us see what this new year will bring. Would it be a crime to say I have no specific plan, or idea of what I want to do for 2023? There are some vague butterflies called ideas floating around in my head, but I have no clue.
LET’S DO LESSONS LEARNED INSTEAD
Maybe there are lessons from 2022 that we can work on in 2023
But I have learned from 2022 the importance of really taking care of myself, better yet always showing up for myself. I have learned that no matter how much support you have from the people around you, at the end of the day, if you don’t show up for yourself no one else will. No doctor, no friend, parent, no one – except God of course – can show up for you like you can show up for yourself. So I will work harder at showing up more for myself, my dreams and the purpose God has for me.
I have also learned the importance of being intentional, unwavering and willing to face rejection because you no longer want to please. It is a lesson I am still in the process of coming to terms with, it is a hard lesson to learn it seems. However, trying to please means there won’t be anything of you left to please with anyway.
Also, 2022 has taught me that in vital areas of health and well-being I lack discipline and I pray God gives me the chance to learn the lesson so well that I become a model student. So, I will become a disciplined student in the art of being disciplined.
Finally, I have learned that sometimes – maybe most times – I need to be still. I need to stop trying so hard, being so on edge about everything, and trying to control the outcome of everything. I realised, that I oftentimes have zero control over most things and must wait upon the Lord, be patient and allow things to run their natural course. This is hard, but to succeed in these uncertain times faith is so necessary. So, for 2023 I will be working on being still more often in order to get the best results from all my endeavours.
Though I said finally, this is last but not least. Never regret, never be stopped by fear, never give up, love and never hate, laugh off your anger, annoyance and displeasure and live. Live and be thankful to God for each day you can live. Let’s work on these in 2023 and see what happens. All the best my friends, we can do it!
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