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Jeremiah 32:19great are your purposes and mighty are your deeds. Your eyes are open to the ways of all mankind; you reward each person according to their conduct and as their deeds deserve.
Into Each Life Some Rain Must Fall
But, once the clouds roll by the rain dries up, we've grown from the Storms of Life waterfalls.
Known as the Emerald Isle, Ireland is so green because it receives a lot of precipitation. Typical winter weather in Ireland is clouds and rain with the occasional sunny spell, also the Amazon Forest are examples the beautiful landscapes and the Tallest Trees.
As trees grow, they help stop climate change by removing carbon dioxide from the air, storing carbon in the trees and soil, and releasing oxygen into the atmosphere. Trees provide many benefits to us, every day.
Without them we'd slowly die. Trees contribute to their environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, climate amelioration, conserving water, preserving soil, and supporting wildlife. During the process of photosynthesis, trees take in carbon dioxide and produce the oxygen we breathe.
This is their "Purpose" to protecting all life on this Planet.
As humans, we have Purpose driven lives that most of us never realize, or those that do feel the burden of living it out day by day. Taking the bitter with the sweet we make plans with high expectations anticipating success or watching as our hands are tied powerless to do anything painful experiences. It's not coincidence. GOD has brought us into this World to fulfil his purpose once our purpose in this life has be served at the appointed time the journey ends. Our reward for staying "on purpose" is eternal life, a legacy that reflects our footprint on Earth in this life; full of faith, hope, and charity.
Colossians 1:16For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.
Pursue your highest calling by discovering your purpose. ... These 10 quotes from Bishop Jakes will inspire you to relentelessly pursue your purpose in life.
I pray that out of His glorious riches He may strengthen you with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge--that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God. (Ephesians 3:16-19)
Amen!
Don't Shoot the Messenger⧬
@Lovleeannwiseall rights reserved - 7/ 2016 reposted 2019
I recall an old Movie called “The Misfits” starring Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe, Eli Wallache, and Montgomery Cliff. Now many people under the age of 45 might not know some of those famous actors. But, truly they were the Misfit’s in Hollywood land w/the exception of Eli he played a Mexican back during those days. Montgomery Cliff, Marilyn Monroe, and Clark Gable died shortly after making that movie Clark Gable died right after it wrapped.
I need your attention. The reason I publish blogs is give you another perspective - plant a seed or inspire, (not to educate, but advocate) to broaden your perspective as viewed through another lens.
These humans who endured much humiliation during a brief period of life when GOD is prepping for His service in training.
Isn't it a mystery how He’ll take a wretch like Apostle Paul strip away all the material things and vain glory that accompanies false pride.We are tempted in our flesh with our limited sight we see our wants as needs accumulating an abundance of material wealth, status quo acceptance, power, and for some celebrity or fame. Until finally one day when GOD gets ready to show Himself to you things begin to change beyond your control.
Paul told the same story the same way (he was a murderer of Christians followers of Jesus), he wrote most of the New Testament.GOD used Him to save the gentiles just had this one testimony he repeated each time...
"I was on the road to Damascus, all of sudden I heard a voice calling my name Saul, why does thou persecute me a bright light blinded me, and I fell of my beast"
For every level there's a new Devil.All of sudden before you know it once again GOD has raised you up from the ashes to prove to the World...
to those who live in doubt, pain, and confusion the Gospels were to provide a blueprint-proof a living testimony which helps us all to understand that we all must submit and be willing to come "Under GODs Authority"
*Misfits exist as living proof a Witness of how GOD will use ordinary people to bring about extrodinary things in His WORLD, create a movement inorder to bringh forth HIS Purpose to Glorify Him he said...
"I AM" that I AM"
Abraham
Issac
Jacob
Moses
David
King Solomon
*Jesus ~ Began His ministry age 30 only lived in the flesh for 33 yrs. during his life - In the Order of *Melchizedek Priesthood, which is “after the Order of the Son of God” (D&C 107:3), is the greater of these.
*He Lives!
Emmit Till - from Chicago on Summer Vacation falsely accused by hateful White Men and his wife, her husband,his brother Tortured and killed in Money Mississippi died violently at age -14
· Medgar Evers ~ Voting & Civil Rights Activist, Fatally shot died violently in his driveway in front of his wife and kids At home assassinated - age 38
· Malcolm X ~ Prophet, Minister of Islam, Black leader Fatally shot before his wife and children Publicly assassinated- age 40
· MLK, Jr. ~ Prophet, Baptist Minister, Black leaderMortally shot in the head Publicly assassinated - age 39
· M Ghandi~Activist,died violently for his beliefs, power was assassinated - age 79
· JFKennedy ~ Youngest President, Mortally shot in the head beside his wife Publicly assassinated - age 46
· RFKennedy~ US Senator, Mortally shot in the head in a Hotel kitchen in front of his wife Publicly assassinated - age 43
*Were scorned, ridiculed, crucified, jailed, violently murdered their accuser's called them vicous names like Communist, treasonous, traitors, rebel rouser's, False Prophet's, they even accused them of being the Devil and a threats to society. All because of held beliefs, Faith, and hope for a better world.
Still recognized to this day as Legends, Heros - discussed, analyzed, or written about
"Raised UP"
Hundreds of gifted Artists,Musical Legends & Icons
Sam Cooke James Brown Aretha Franklin Mahalia Jackson Prince Maurice White Michael Jackson Elvis John Lennon Muhammad Ali the lists goes on and on... it has been passed down to the Hip Hop Generation
ALL were called to serve a higher purpose by GOD than they had planned for themselves. None of them with the exception of Jesus of Nazareth began life's journey knowing how life would end.
Let's imagine if you took a trip "Back To the Future, we time traveled back to AD landed in the village where Jesus grew up ancient Israel and told them that Jesus of Nazareth is still larger than life in the 21st century some 2000+ years. They would be laughing out loud while they hung you on a cross!
Point is, these are clear examples of historical figures some who were Leaders among Men. Publicy ridiculed for their STAND would lose their lives;but ironically, while they lived above ground were judged by the public ridiculed and scorned.
Misfits spend a degree of their time living around disgruntled societies people who hated them wishing death upon them, lived with daily threats from lowest to highest officials followed them, monitoring, and taping private conversations or having intimate sex just to belittle their character's defamation or a frame for illicit behavior to discourage people from believing in them or respecting their positions GOD assigned to them... I could dive into this more but this is just a blog not a novel.
Sometimes we don’t realize what our purpose is during our life span. Most individuals value or worth isn't appreciated fully by others until after they've past away out of this world. Then we grieve but all realize what a blessing it was to know them or benefit from their contributions some that have influenced future development of this world bringing people in unity with music, songs, and influence that changed lives opening doors that were once closed to certain people.
"Next!"
Martin Luther King, Jr., would not believe his statue is triangulated in Granite as a Monument between Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln Memorials' in the Nations Capital. Malcolm X would be overwhelmed by the many “people” no mater creeds, colors that revere and listen to his speeches which are still popular around the entire world because its a universal message for all races and cultures to adopt the philosophy concerning being treated like a human being, on this earth with self dignity and equality.
Other celebrities who died tragically like Michael Jackson, Prince, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Billie Holiday, and Sammy Davis Jr., are all considered to be "Misfits " they didn’t quite fit into society’s idea of how to behave. Who to love and always stepped way outside the box I mean colored way outside the lines.
Ignited so much love and passion in people they're now idolized in death their name or branding quadrupled. These great entertainers established a brand that still makes people around the world react just listening or even watching a hologram perform. Globally loved not just by America but actually loved more around the world. What they all share in common are tabloid scandals, drugs, institutions, and tragic death. Misfits die under humiliating circumstances too many to mention because they gave so much of themselves and GOD plucked them out of the world to rest. Job well done they shall seek a final reward and that's "Eternal life." my Soul.... So while GOD is Omnipotent, Omniscient and Omnipresent God IS watching all of us as impossible or awkward that might seem to you. My words of expression come from my point of view only. Through my life lens for whatever purpose I bring to this earth is not for my own vain glory but to Edify, Glorify and acknowledge GOD. Spirituality is felt inspired, and freely given in measure to each human being. The words spilling on the pages are a result of GOD's Spirit that lives inside of me, suddenly as I’m being inspired to compose these words, the background music in my head hears Will Downing so sweetly singing a ballad called “No Love Intended” just wanted people that will take the time to read this rambling blog to understand my heart is sincere.
Misfits are the sort of people who leave a mark on society not always getting recognized for the gifts they bring. I believe GOD is always present no HE hasn’t left the building yet.
I don’t seem to fit in anybodies cliques, on social media when I began to engage online sharing my opinions, objections using social media networking it was revealed to not be afraid to confront some dire issues facing our World,
"My Race...."
"The Human Race"
As a Woman specially designed by GOD… thrills me that what makes me whole.Validated is a wholesome kind of joy. Unexplainable but knowing just that; seeds were planted inside of me GOD used many extrodinary people teaching me many, many hard lessons throughout my journey, day by day..lots of tears, fears, threats, experienced living homelessness, longsuffering, and along the way GOD protected me with many unexpected results. I'm still here, walking, living out my purpose. I learned how to forgive, let go, and love people inspite of myself. I count it all JOY living single. I've come to understand having “that special Man” in my daily life GOD designed just for me, who'd cover me, prays with me the way GOD speaks of in His plan. I've had my share, trust and believe it wasn't the men who I encountered that failed me it was my inability to let go and allow GOD to bless me.
He never meant for a Woman to work hard outside of her home she managed her home her only assignment was always as Nurturer to the family. Building up the foundation making it possible for the family to thrive together, encouraging her Help Mate til death do us part. As Queen of her domain she's adored, cherished, and honored by her King (husband) for Life Partner, her Companion he protects with his life. She is trustworthy. Proverbs 31:11 says that “The heart of her husband trusts in her.” Someone so precious, a nurturer his wife! No one violated her honor showed her children were raised to exhibit much respect. Now it's called once upon a time "Fairy tales," I wanted that life and to become her raise my children at home have dinner on the table sit and pray and make love at night! God had other plans.
"To much is given, much is Required."
Instead of breaking down I always look up beyond the clouds and can smile through any circumstances just knowing “GOD's got this,” all I have to do each day is just show up study, pray , seek to be healthy and have a willingness to grow. Do the homework with footwork.
Allow Him to mold me into the person he wants me to become, that’s not an easy task, having such a rebellious spirit throughout my entire life. GOD has taught me how to be content in whatever state I’m in and have patience. Trusting GOD's timing has taught me to stay in my lane and know what he has provided for my sister'her portion, and what he blesses me with is mine. I learned not to covet have envy of other women - men based upon appearances. We all have our own Cross to Bare.... Burdens we carry debts we have to pay. Outward appearances based on material things 99.999 percent of the time we're wrong about their plight in life.
I use to be intimidated early walk being a christian stained by my past I felt the decent church ladies might not understand or accept me or my past then I discovered they had one too. Since that was revealed to me I've never been ashamed of who or what I am ever again. GOD gave me Purpose in life unique as my fingerprints. That was life changing for me because once I submitted, GOD began to reveal more to me then once I released all of those selfish ways or be on borrowed time.
Why I blog the way I do it's simple, one day, when I get older and fade away these pages will still exist here in cyberspace. My children and grandchildren whom I"ve met and for the ones I might not ever meet will hopefully get a glimpse of my character or it'll be here to let somebody hurting just seeking an answer to a question~ know you are not alone or GOD made you unique going through changes in life is part of HIS plan to prepare you for duty to carryout His purpose for you while you exist in this World. There is always a tomorrow coming from another “Misfit’s point of view. Once you've completed your purpose serving GOD. He promotes us into Eternity to rest. Those we leave behind, our loved ones, friends, and acquaintences will have felt our mark on the world being remembered with love in "Eternal Life."
Feel good about yourself we all are still a work in progress with human frailties that’s why I know I'm not ready for prime time yet, still flawed with defects of charactrer I do use profanity not just when I'm angry, often in jest too thats no not a slip it's my tongue. I'm still learning tact to control that too. Free Will!!!! is a Blessing and a Curse. God sees through all our carnality because He's not carnal; Humans are! We all have a purpose in life to fulfil that's what I was taught whatever you have a passion to do, perform that thing without dread or complaint. That's usually it! (Thanks Bishop Jakes your ministry taught me how to live that.....)
Often times for most of us it comes without any thanks, or public reward. In life you think you may deserve so much, but most successes are priceless. Let GOD use you in alright not to be in the public eye - spotlight... Don't get me wrong there's nothing wrong if have wealth because most Misfits enjoy life in the fast lane. They have access money, have openended credit some enjoy massive wealth during their whole life.
Often imitated but never duplicated...They’ll never be another Martin, Malcom, Medgar, JFK, RFK, Ghandi, Elvis Presley, Billie Holiday, Sammy Davis Jr, Prince, or Michael Jackson but you got alot of folks trying to inspired to emulate them. Misfits are the people that you’ll never see duplicated no matter how many halograms others often imitator's may try!
#StayFree
Peace & Love "Keep your head to the Sky"
@Lovleeannwise 2015 all rights reserved. repost Oct 1, 2014 10:15am
written and produced* by Norman Whitfield* Cornelius Grant Roger Penzabene
You surely must know magic girl Cause you changed my life It was dull and ordinary But you made it sunny and bright
Now, I was blessed the day I found you Gonna build my whole world around you You're everything good, girl And you're all that matters to me
When my way was dark and troubles were near Your love provided the light so I could see, girl Just knowin' your love was near when times were bad Kept the world from closin' in on me girl
I was blessed the day I found you Gonna build my whole world around you You're everything good girl And you're all that matters to me
Baby, you're part of every thought I think each day Your name is in every phrase my lips say Every dream I dream is about you Honey I can't live without you
Baby (baby), baby (baby), baby You're my everything, you're my everything, yes you are (Don't you know you're my everything)
You're the girl I sing about In every love song I sing (You're my everything) You're my winter baby My summer, my fall and spring (You're my everything)
Now, now, I was blessed the day I found you Gonna build my whole world around you You're everything good girl and you're all that matters to me You're my everything, you're my everything, yes you are (Don't you know you're my everything) You're my everything, you're my everything (Don't you know you're my everything) You're my everything, you're my everything
Don't you know you're my everything
GOD You're my Everything besides no human being living or dead no one has cared for me the way you have and still do til this very breath and keystroke. I see you in moving all through my life, in songs like this makes me think only of you, working with my provisions, I've survived more than I suffered all of past sorrows & look ahead to different levels of success. You nurtured me throughout my life protected when I ran through the RED Lights and STOP signs. Still true.
All things work together for Good and to Glorify You
EL SHADDAI
Nothing in this world will ever be greater because of You're Eternal Love for me all of these things are made possible~Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit Living by Faith for your Blessings Eternally - Your my Everything always near guiding my path and You're all that matters to me.
#Peace and Love - GOD Bless @Lovleeannwise 2014 all rights reserved
Since about 400 AD, Christians have celebrated the birth of Jesus. 'Christ' means 'Messiah' or 'Anointed One' - the title given to Jesus - and 'Mass' was a religious festival.
In the West today, the real meaning of Christmas is often forgotten. It has become a non-religious holiday! More children believe in Father Christmas than in Jesus. Christmas Day is a time for eating and drinking too much and watching television.
But the real Christmas story is found in the Christian Bible. It is told in two different books: Matthew and Luke chapters 1 and 2. If you have no Bible, you can read these chapters online. You may think that the story of the birth of Jesus, and the way that the West celebrates Christmas today, do not seem to have many connections.
Mary says "yes"
These chapters tell how Jesus was born as a baby to Mary. This was no ordinary birth! She was not married, she was a virgin, (yes, really!) and an angel had told her she would bear a special baby. Her husband-to-be, Joseph, did not believe her at first. Who would? Then an angel told him in a dream that it was true! Probably no one else believed it. So when they had to travel from their home in Nazareth to Bethlehem (near Jerusalem), to register their names with the ruling Roman government, they probably escaped many hard words from other people.
Arrival in Bethlehem brought worry and upset: there was no room for them to stay at the hotel. There was only space in the stable - the animal house for travellers' donkeys and horses.
Jesus was born that night, and as they had no bed for him, they used an animal feeding box filled with the dry grass the animals ate.
Christmas cards and pictures today make it all seem very nice. In truth, it must have been dirty and frightening for a young couple, far from their home and families. Possibly the birth was premature after the stress of the journey. This was a very poor place for Jesus to start his life on earth.
God's plan?
Christians believe that it was exactly God's plan that things happened this way. They say that it shows that Jesus came as a humble, poor person and not as a strong, rich king. They also claim that the birth of Jesus was told many years before in the books of the prophets.
Five hundred years before, the prophet Micah had said,
"But you Bethlehem, though you are small, out of you will come for me, one who will be ruler over Israel, whose origins are from of old, from ancient times."
The prophet Isaiah had written,
"A child is born to us! A son is given to us! And he will be our ruler.
He will be called, "Wonderful Counsellor," "Mighty God," "Eternal Father," "Prince of Peace." His royal power will continue to grow; his kingdom will always be at peace....
He will rule as King David's successor, basing his power on right and justice, from now until the end of time."
These are only two of many prophetic words that told of the birth and life of Jesus, written hundreds of years before His birth.
The shepherds are frightened
At that time, sheep farmers were seen by other people as low and of no value. Yet it was to these shepherds that the birth of Jesus was first announced in an amazing dramatic way:
"That night there were some men looking after sheep in the fields nearby. Suddenly they saw a great light. It was an angel, who said, Don't be afraid. I have good news for you, and for all people. Someone great has been born today. He is Christ, the great King you have been waiting for. He will save you from all that is wrong and evil. You will find him dressed in baby clothes, lying on a bed of dry grass.'"
The story of the wise men
After Jesus was born, wise men came to look for Him, from an area which is now in either Iran or Saudi Arabia. Although they are often called the "Three Kings", the Bible does not say how many there were, or that they were kings. Three is only a guess because they brought with them three gifts. Gold, Frankincense and Myrrh
They were certainly men of learning - probably today we would call them philosophers or scientists. They had seen an unusual new star in the sky, and knew that it told of the birth of a special king. (The star they saw was probably a exploding "supernova" and is known from astronomical records.) They followed the direction of the star- East - and eventually found the place where Mary, Joseph and Jesus were staying. To bring honour to the child, they brought rich gifts: gold, frankincense (a resin which burns with a beautiful smell), and myrrh (plant oil with a very strong sweet smell). These gifts tell us in pictures three key things about Jesus:
Gold: a gift fit for a King
Frankincense: burnt in worship of God
Myrrh: a sign of mortal human-ness - it was used to bury the dead
Jesus a refugee
Herod, the evil king of the area, heard about the child, saw Him as a threat, and sent soldiers to kill Jesus. But God told Joseph in a dream to take Mary and the baby and escape to Egypt. They lived there till King Herod died and then went back to live in Nazareth. We read nothing more about the life of Jesus, except for one story when he was 12, until He reached 30. By the way - note one important thing: Jesus was not a white European, and Christianity is not a Western religion. Christmas cards from different countries often show Mary, Joseph and Jesus in the landscape of that country, and with the racial appearance of that nationality, be it black African, Indian, or Japanese. This is good and right - Jesus came to identify with every racial group. He is "Everyman" for us all.
"As"
Songs In The Key Of Life. It was written by Stevie Wonder.
As around the sun the earth knows she's revolving
And the rose buds know to bloom in early May Just as hate knows love's the cure you can rest your mind assure That I'll be loving you always
As now can't reveal the mystery of tomorrow But in passing we'll grow older every day Just as all that's born is new you know what I say is true That I'll be loving you always
Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky, always Until the ocean covers every mountain high, always Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea, always Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream
Did you know true love asks for nothing And acceptance is the way we pay? Did you know life has given love a guarantee To last through forever and another day?
Just as time knew to move on since the beginning And the seasons know exactly when to change Just as kindness knows no shame know through all your joy and pain That I'll be loving you always
Until the day is night and night becomes the day, always Until the trees and seas just up and fly away, always Until the day that 8x8x8 is 4, always Until the day that is the day that are no more
As today I know I'm living, but tomorrow Could make me the past, but that I mustn't fear For I know deep in my mind the love of me I've left behind 'Cause I'll be loving you always
Until the rainbow burns the stars out in the sky, always Until the ocean covers every mountain high, always Until the dolphin flies and parrots live at sea, always Until we dream of life and life becomes a dream
We all know sometimes life's hates and troubles Can make you wish you were born in another time and space But you can bet your life times that and twice its double That God knew right where He wanted you to be placed
Until the day is night and night becomes the day, always Until the trees and seas just up and fly away, always Until the day that 8x8x8 is 4, always Until the day that is the day that are no more
Without them we'd slowly die. Trees contribute to their environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, climate amelioration, conserving water, preserving soil, and supporting wildlife. During the process of photosynthesis, trees take in carbon dioxide and produce the oxygen we breathe.
