I am not the clothes I wear, nor the car I drive. I am not the things I have seen nor the places I have been. I am not the house I live in, I am not people I know. I am the artist and the art. The dreamer and the dream. I am a child of the living GOD. The more I learn, the more I realize that I know absolutely nothing...about everything.
(Many will read...few will understand)
RULES I TRY TO LIVE BY:
1) Fear/Love/Praise/Adore/Worship GOD and GOD only. ..with all your heart
2) Never rationalize.Always be honest about who you are and why you did it
3) Know what matters, everything else is debatable.
4) Never make a person a priority, when they make you an option.
5) Pay attention. Seemingly little things, are indicators of the larger things to come.
6) Never try to solve a spiritual problem with a physical solution.
7) Choose carefully. We are defined by the CHOICES we make...Not the apology after. Repercussions can redefine.
8) Rely on God alone!! Friend is a title...not a commitment to be there when you need em.
9) Let nothing LIMITED define you
10) Above all else, GUARD YOUR HEART, for it is the wellspring of life.
Proverbs 4:23
Details:>Best thing i have ever done............Accepted Christ
>Worst thing I have ever done.........Wouldn't you like to know..(smile)
>Dumbest thing I have ever done.....Didn't put God first
>Silliest thing I have ever done...... Trusted, UN-wisely..and whole heartily!! (one of the dumbest also..lol)
>Hardest thing I have ever done.......Forgiven what I thought was unforgivable (continuous process)
BEAUTY is that which sets one aside from the norm. It is the thing that separates the purely physical from the spiritual.
TRUE BEAUTY is found in the way we treat ourselves and others. So before you get stuck-up about the way you "THINK" you look, just remember that you didn't create the temple...your just responsible for taking care of it.
Lessons I have learned the haaard way:
//WHO you are and WHAT you are, are not the same thing//
// It isnt until you come to the realization that you know nothing, that you are ready to learn anything...You cannot fill a glass that is already full //
//If you pay attention...All people show you clues to who and what they are, before you interact with them.//
//You cannot work on who you are while you are under the yoke of a woman..(excluding a wife)//
// Learning about the nature of God is not the same as experiencing it!//
// God Loves me. He really loves me in a very unique way//
// I am not called to win battles...I am called to fight them. Winning belongs to God//
// Though it my not seem like it...As men, we all go through the same experiences//
// Pain exist,but it does not have life till we refuse to let it go//
// Surrender and Obediance are not the same thing. "Lord have your way" is not the same as asking "Lord, what do you want me to do?" //
//Choose wisely..Making a decision is often easier than living with it //
//Life is about balance. Balance can only be achieved once you have found your center... //
// Having the Devil on your tail is hard, but having God on you is worse!! //
// Reciting scripture means little if you don't live it..//
//A man's nature is reflected in his motivation, and his choices, ...not in his self perception. Careful of those that call themselves "FRIEND"!!!<
//JOY and PAIN are reflections of ones perspective,they are not absolutes//
// Perspective is a reflection of where you are spiritually.//
//Stupidity, wisdom,Love and forgiveness,each have its own reward//
//The first step to knowing what love IS...is discovering /experiencing what love is NOT!! //
// First step to forgiving others, is forgiving yourself//
// Love is not solid and exact. Its fluid and formless. When allowed, it pours into our lives filling in the gaps and empty spaces, completing the damged picture. It is we, who try to shape it, trying to force a perfect thing to fit an imperfect space..//
//The same emotional walls that keep people out, keep negative things in..making it hard to let go//
// Never speak unless you have something to say, and even then..don't say alot when a little will do. //
// When under stress..people go back to what they know...So in times of peace..study and educate yourself...thus changing what you know//
// There is no such thing as achieving destiny, without discipline...think before you act //
// Its easier for people that do you wrong, to apologize..once they have gotten what they want//
//Frustration is when I WANT to go and GOD says to stay. Obediance lessens frustration//.
//STRESS is being in a place where your MIND and your SPIRIT cant agree on how to keep the FLESH safe! Bishop's Quote
//First step to becoming a GOOD man is acknowledging that you AREN'T one. Then letting God work on you!
//Problems in life will either be a testimony of salvation and deliverance, or a cautionary tale of just HOW BAD things can get. You choose.
//Trials today can be your testimony of victory tomorrow..if you just TRUST that he has you!
//There is no FAITH without DOUBT, your not alone..he only ask that you try!!
//Blessings/ truth /and trouble are in the details..pay attention!!
//Women are women, Men are men. Trust your instincts when dealing with both!!
//Peace is not found in validation from other people, but in the strength that GOD gives you// Bishop's Quote
//Stupidity is infinite. Just when you think that you (and people) cant do anything dumber...they prove you wrong..(smile)
//Don't be surprised when people don't see it your way!! Even the enemy thought he was in the right!
//Lion leading sheep accomplish more that sheep leading Lions!! Leadership counts!!
//Loneliness draws its strength from idleness. Stay Busy!!//
//Destiny is not destination,..its continuation to the next level//
//Hoping things change, is not the same as having FAITH that they are going to!//
// HOPEis when the facts wont let you proceed any further, so you wait..FAITH is proceeding in-spite of the facts, knowing that GOD will make a way!//
//You must have courage, to actualize FAITH...otherwise you will be left standing still with HOPE!!//
// Resentment is a useless pursuit. When you are hurt and/or angered by another...your usually angry alone..the offender has and will move on...and so should you. Let it go//
// Who you are as a person is an indicator to who you will be as a spouse//
>Resentment is a useless pursuit. It does not help you.
Resentment expands the damage that has been done and prolongs the pain that has been inflicted. Resentment often leads to new instances of hurtful behavior.
The way to end the downward spiral of resentment is with forgiveness. Forgiveness frees you to move forward, unfettered by the burden of past wrongdoing.
Forgiveness does not mean that what happened was acceptable. Forgiveness simply enables you to completely, once and for all, let it go.
>EVERYTHING we see changes us. Therefore, every man is guide to his viewing neighbor. Our actions can affect or determine the perspective of those around us. Does that matter..you ask?! It never does...till it comes full circle!
WISDOM comes from how you handle ALL experiences..GOOD and BAD. However, the experience ITSELF is just a moment in time. Remember to pray, and TRUST, and like all things, it too shall pass.
I like a good laugh and good conversation, as well as anything & anyone that gives back positive energy. I am an appreciator of various forms of philosophy, art, and music. I love the outdoors, to include hiking, moderate rock climbing, socializing, exercising, and photography. I have many associates and very few friends. I am friendly ...though bored easily, and I have a low tolerance for in-authenticity,
I sit by and watch quietly. Always friendly, Say little, see alot, past the details and to the truth.
I'm not perfect. I have made some serious mistakes, but I believe in my God. I may not always trust (like I'm supposed to)...but I know hes there, and I know he sees me. Though I waver, I will not falter.
I thank God I'm not who I was. I may not know where I'm going to end up..but I'm here. I'm alive, and there is still hope... I know he didn't bring me THIS far to leave me now. I'm trying.
It not about reciting scripture, its not about being seen. Its not about showing off, its not about what you can get. It all about the relationship. Its about truth. Its about Love!
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