Failure is not the absence of falling short but the lack of willingness to learn from one's mistakes.
There has never been a time in our history when this nation found success by devaluing its citizens or abusing its power on the world stage. The United States of America cannot be the leader of the free world if it has not learned one basic lesson.
Do all that you can to live in peace with everyone. (Romans 12:18 NLT)
Who would ever though I would advocate seeking out money? Yes, the love of it paves the path to destruction. Yet, it is emblazoned with such great and hopeful words: In God We Trust. The wisdom of a people who were fighting to set this nation free from the curse of slavery, but were not quite brave enough to ensure there was liberty and justice for all, speaks to us. Fellow Americans, may we open our eyes and not be felled by a similar stumbling block. Serving God and walking in love will bring us all peace.
Monday, February 27, 2017
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Everyday Thanksgiving
Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. (1 Chronicles 16:34)
America is a place where I can live in relative comfort. The supply of fresh water is bountiful and the nearby supermarkets are filled with fresh food of all types. There is not an imminent of threat of bombs repeatedly dropping on my dwelling. I do not have the stress of worrying about when the next coup will come. There is quiet at night when I am ready to go to sleep. I do not walk but drive over paved streets in a car. I have experienced the stability of being well-educated with good healthcare. My internet works as does my television. Most importantly, I can worship God out in the open without fear of punishment. I know the blessings continually flow into my life because I was born in America. But does that mean I cannot speak of having even greater things?
I will not stop complaining about the state of the union in my blog. It is because the words full of frustration are not for me. It is for my niece and every child like her. They must have a place where they can grow up to be the best they can be. They need to hear, every day, how beautiful they are and what a good job they are doing while they are shielded from the destructiveness of being judged for superficial attributes. My mother and father who have lived through the upheaval of the Civil Rights Movement should not experience the disappointment of seeing the fires of revolution fade away. Liberty and justice cannot become an American dream deferred. It is mostly for you. I want to be a squeaky wheel that makes us all listen to everyone else.
There are so many broken dreams, dashed hopes, and hearts filled with discontent in this country. Sadly, they are not being acknowledged nearly enough. This is why I thank the Lord that America is a place where anyone can disagree with how the government conducts our national business, but she does not have to be afraid of being jailed or killed. We can harness the power of words, plant a seed in the consciousness of many, and see something magnificent grow in our country.
America is a place where I can live in relative comfort. The supply of fresh water is bountiful and the nearby supermarkets are filled with fresh food of all types. There is not an imminent of threat of bombs repeatedly dropping on my dwelling. I do not have the stress of worrying about when the next coup will come. There is quiet at night when I am ready to go to sleep. I do not walk but drive over paved streets in a car. I have experienced the stability of being well-educated with good healthcare. My internet works as does my television. Most importantly, I can worship God out in the open without fear of punishment. I know the blessings continually flow into my life because I was born in America. But does that mean I cannot speak of having even greater things?
I will not stop complaining about the state of the union in my blog. It is because the words full of frustration are not for me. It is for my niece and every child like her. They must have a place where they can grow up to be the best they can be. They need to hear, every day, how beautiful they are and what a good job they are doing while they are shielded from the destructiveness of being judged for superficial attributes. My mother and father who have lived through the upheaval of the Civil Rights Movement should not experience the disappointment of seeing the fires of revolution fade away. Liberty and justice cannot become an American dream deferred. It is mostly for you. I want to be a squeaky wheel that makes us all listen to everyone else.
There are so many broken dreams, dashed hopes, and hearts filled with discontent in this country. Sadly, they are not being acknowledged nearly enough. This is why I thank the Lord that America is a place where anyone can disagree with how the government conducts our national business, but she does not have to be afraid of being jailed or killed. We can harness the power of words, plant a seed in the consciousness of many, and see something magnificent grow in our country.
Friday, February 3, 2017
Their Eyes Should Be Watching God
...the people who sat in darkness have seen a great light. And for those who lived in the land where death casts its shadow, a light has shined... (Matthew 4:16)
I cannot let it go. I am a woman with a young niece, sisters, a mother, girlfriends, cousins, aunts, neighbors... The man given great power in our nation bragged it would be okay to grab my genitalia or to assault any woman at will. As if that was not enough, he flirted ( I am being politic) with White Nationalism during his campaign. Now, he is trying to shun Muslims, seeking refuge, from our shores. He still wants to build walls instead of extending a hand. The United States of America cannot be prickly and withdraw from the world stage. We are meant to lead, not wallow in the low places.
I clearly understand why their eyes were watching God. He is the true leader of the free world. The only one who is able to lead us out of darkness into the light. Let us open our eyes, our ears, and our hearts to God's greatness.
I cannot let it go. I am a woman with a young niece, sisters, a mother, girlfriends, cousins, aunts, neighbors... The man given great power in our nation bragged it would be okay to grab my genitalia or to assault any woman at will. As if that was not enough, he flirted ( I am being politic) with White Nationalism during his campaign. Now, he is trying to shun Muslims, seeking refuge, from our shores. He still wants to build walls instead of extending a hand. The United States of America cannot be prickly and withdraw from the world stage. We are meant to lead, not wallow in the low places.
I clearly understand why their eyes were watching God. He is the true leader of the free world. The only one who is able to lead us out of darkness into the light. Let us open our eyes, our ears, and our hearts to God's greatness.
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