Excuses

“And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.” Romans 13:11

 The scripture text, in which I have referenced above, has been one of the scripture texts that have had an effectual way of reminding all us, if we stay asleep for too long, everything that we have dreamt about will pass us by. Were reminded so often how this is the time to acquire what is rightfully ours and to use this time wisely. The time now is “HIGH” for each and every one of us to awake out of a sleep of excuses. Excuses hinder progress and if continued will hinder your perception of who you are. Excuses are like darts, you aim at a target, but often times you miss. And every time you miss excuses seem to follow.  We can’t get everything right. It is impossible too, but you can’t go around blaming others for your lack of confidence. A person, who digs ditches, will soon be the one who falls in.  I rather blame myself first than blame someone else who has done what they were conditioned to do. Our passions are capable of taking us to higher heights, but excuses stunt growth. In order to be capable of moving to the next level, maturity of one’s own actions has to be realigned, with a sense of knowing and not reliving. Mature people blame no one for what they can do themselves. If you have a plan in mind goes for it. Nothing is in your way unless you’re the one digging your own ditch!

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Out of Network

Your expectation of a friend should be the expectation of the relationship.....

Each day we come across individuals that are meant to be a part of our lives. We don’t know to what degree, but we do have a clue as to what role he or she might play. To be the change that people see we have to realize the part of us that has to change first, which can only be seen through our own eyes. A change advocate can only be a person who wants to make things happen for the better.  Not soley for themselves but for others who are in connection. A person who is rambunctious for the cause, but also a person who has obtained a level of success enduring for it. We have to remind ourselves that in order to jump start the cause, we have to first implement a plan to set off a reaction that will transform many.You are not just a role model; you are a blueprint of what came from the old you, into a better you. No more selling ourselves at wholesale, your weight is far more precious than anything. Stay consistent with the small things that others overlook and it will keep you focused on what lies ahead. Someone like you is moved by what's at stake if you decided to quit now. Keep yourself joined to a network of people with a desire for you to become more than what they are. If not disconnect immediately and place yourself out of network.


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Today

I am reminded how precious today is and how each second adds detail to our lives. I am also reminded of the few things that bring solidarity to the meaning of life. Missing out on what could possibly be one of the most defining moments, could cost you and I a ransom of wealth. We must dream dreams that make since to our existence. We are here for a brief moment, but what could seem like a second was once a moment in time. Each life is short lived, no matter how long you stay on this earth. We are all granted eternity, but it is what we do now to determine how we will spend the rest of our days. I’m opposed to the saying, “live for the moment,” live with the intent of setting up what is ahead. You and I are allowed to live today like never before but stay within in reach of today. Don’t get so far behind that you forget and don’t get so far ahead that you exhaust yourself out before you have begun. On yesterday I was given the word, “Excess”, which gave way to words like surplus, exceeds, and the quantity beyond what is normal. This word applied new light to the possibilities, of what we are all capable of achieving. But it is solely up to you. To what degree will you allow yourself to continue to live submerged underwater, where safety nets are always needed? Time will only allow what you allow it. Take today for all it has to offer. Remember to love and forgive openly and you will gain what others have lost a true sense of what a difference today will make.

To Justin with all my heart, my brother, in God we trust you will never be forgotten, love you.

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Do Tell or Time Will

You have the option to keep your talent a secret or you can take on the notion to share. Never think that what you can add is too small, sometimes the smallest things can make the biggest difference. A narrow minded person sees things from a small view. Some who is open has a wider range and can see past the scope of ingenuity. I have said in times past that there will always be a difference of opinions the matter is there will always be two. Pay no mind to anyone that is not paying anything toward your time it’s useless and your useful. Give no one the time unless you can afford to divvy up the lost. Time is everything and wasting is not at your disposal. No matter what you do with the rest of your life you will have people that will doubt you, encourage you, someone you will answer to, and those that want to charm you. In fact, the people that you have encountered in times past have been the ones to show you, you, but the ones that you will encounter in times present will want you to succeed in all facets. You have an audience that has awaited your arrival and are looking toward you to do the expected or the unexpected. Are you waiting for time or is time waiting on you?

Do tell or time will……..

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My Ex

My Ex was a creation of an intended purpose. My Ex all along had it out for me, to mangle and decompose the spirit that which was in me. My Ex was a constant disappointment, hiding from me the promises that were intended for me. My Ex desired for me to want a world that was built on preconceived notions of an injustice system ran solely on greed and iniquity. My Ex returned quite often to check up on me, never for good but to speak failure and poverty. My Ex left evidence of assault; reoccurring blows to the head knocked me off my feet. Damaging as it may sound, but the process was realigning me. My Ex wasn’t a friend, but a dictator, cynical in thought and rigid in rule and monetary gain. My Ex was a con leaving counterfeit deposits of fear, which made me run to the hands of “The One” who was beholding me. My Ex should be fearful of me, what My Ex failed to seek after was the truth of "The One” who gave his life for me. My Ex wanted to reign as ruler, but was never the wise. You could never take lead role if your name has never been ostracized.

                             

John 15:18…. If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.

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Offer More

Giving should never be about the quantity, but the state of which it is given. Friendship should never have to balance out when in relationships there will always be ups and downs. Everyone gives according to what they have and in the process more will always be required. The Law of Reciprocity says that there is a mutual obligation and understanding between people. Not to emphasize much on the term, but to gain the wisdom behind it. You as an individual are obligated to the human race to offer your gift and talent to society in order to bring direct order to the “Divine Law”. And in return you will receive more than what you’ve offered, not for service but for sense of duty. Reflecting on your own problems only provides leeway to endanger your progress. Those who maintain a sense of entitlement to themselves, stay out of sync with those who are in need of help. When we help those in need we reverse the negative order.

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