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When I was a young girl it was a soap opera called "Search for Tomorrow" which aired in the afternoon for about 30 minutes a lot of drama for a short amount of airtime but we kept on tuning in everyday. Well, America's drama is that not enough of us are concerned about the things that matter but want to achieve approval from the status quo... Our National consciousness is in Search for Tomorrow, racism is like blue dye it stains. History reveals the truth which we often want to turn a blind eye. In order to be set free from our past mistakes we have to take ownership.....
I felt so proud of President Obama seeing him finally speak the truth about race relations and when he tried to sing "Amazing Grace" (off key), brought tears to my eyes and laughter too. He's gonna go down in history as the one who saved America. He reminded a lot of people about what it is to be an American. Since he came on the scene I watched him evolve in his oratory, President Obama who said he would bring change has brought change. Whelp! Buckle up I always like to say that these sentiments are inspired spiritually so for the past 5 or 6 months a nagging has been at me to write but my motivation was it's not time I don't know how to express all of this into words.
Our people suffer from short term memory loss in USA, we also don't have enough citizens committed to being involved or know their own History, Civics, or about Government. Students don't even read books or write essays anymore. College professors teaching online courses and billing us in the thousands and most millennial's can't name or show you five states on a blank map or name all 44 presidents. No Clue! watch some of the night shows Jimmy Kimmel highlights their ignorance all the time. Why? Most of the population including Christians feel as though were entitled to everything all of the time and have no patience to wait for anything. They even have drive thru Funerals now!
Issue: We often look to others to speak for us and do the footwork too. Instead of getting involved outside of writing a check or casting a ballot every 4 years then expecting to find rainbow clouds everyday. The Media makes profits from viewership and sponsors so they sensationalize the news now it's more for entertainment than information. They're all chasing the money, we as citizens have become complacent accepting lies when we can see the truth. We are losing globally with education, and coming soon the most powerful nation will produce the most uneducated people on the planet.. Anytime in 2015 politicians don't even read legislation or know the country's history and will twist and contort the truth to provide instant gratification to people who believe in them. Would allow the President from Israel B. Netanyau dictate his policy to our Leader undermine our President shows that there is no loyalty amongst thieves. Most of the American public doesn't realize these Congressmen and Women the majority of representatives from both parties are among the wealthiest Americans working for our states, municipalities, are often compelled to cast a vote to protect their own interest on wall street, oil barons from TX the famous KOCH Bros. whose state gets more government aide and has thee highest number of uninsured people in the country but oil rich can live anywhere yet has the audacity to refuse a poor women the right to choose or terminate a pregnancy that be life threatning or just can't afford to feed another child. Texas and all of the other gulf states Louisiana get a lot of funds from taxpayers and always first in line to gut government programs have Denied medicaid expansion because they hate President Obama. People really want to support white collar criminals like this TX should throw all of them out the entire delegation out with the bathwater. Chris Christie a tough talking sitting Governor and Presidential Candidate actually hugging the owner of a football team like a little boy hugs his daddy...and last but not least Bobby Jindal is a lunatic don't believe me just listen to what they say!
Finally, If you are a UNITED STATES citizen then I have some VERY important news to share with you.
YOU ARE THE GOVERNMENT, WE THE PEOPLE means you and me. If a politician says's those people in "Washington or the Government" keep in mind that they are running the government or to become an employee. John Boehner, Nancy Pelosi are both government officials and you pay their salaries. Ted Cruz, Rand Paul and his Daddy before him are all employed they are called GOVERNMENT officials add up a few hundred of em and they're all Washington! They say things like this because uneducated people who don't know civics or government believe it.
It's been awhile since I actually sat down to write a essay about anything. My most recent thoughts are scattered because there's so much going on. Lately, it appears that our Nation has embarked on a shift in direction.
Maybe you could say that it's a change of the guard in politics, religion, and everyday life. How we can see the same thing hear it at the same time yet walk away with different reactions and our own versions of the truth.
Were at a threshold in America and the entire world is joining us. Never since I was born have I heard so much hatred spouted out of the mouths of "intelligent" people. The Media is the biggest instigator of the drama 24/7 news cycle cable news is a beast.. Hate inflames and circulates has energy. Blaming each other for all of the troubles in or around YOUR world. Lets start with this how can a free nation of people; the wealthiest nation on earth produce so much skepticism and mistrust? How can logic defy them when we all are a living witness to injustice and unequal treatment to so many citizens who do study hard and play by the rules. After a few hundred years of disappointment when frustration and rejection become routine most of those same citizens and their ancestors find relief in living beyond their means, or a life of crime, and other dark places to make life feel normal. Church was a refuge now it's a network. The wealthiest people use corporate welfare they bought and paid our Federal and State Politicians who then cripple our big government and then blame it on too much regulations. Who hurts from these legislative actions that starve the poorest and deceive the middle class? You, me, and the rest of America population 90 percent. 1 percent of them get richer and vow to protect a nation no bigger than the state of Virginia smaller than Texas; Israel a nation who refuses to make peace with their neighbors constant interference in the Gaza Strip building settlements against the will of UN Sanctions despite the 1968 peace treaty have no loyalties toward their fellow citizens or USA who supports them the most. Like Marie Antoinette said "let them eat cake" you'd think top 2 % would have some compassion after getting richer off the backs of the profits from wall street, wars, and feeding the beast. The American dream buy a house own a car white picket fence then enjoy Drugs, alcohol, porn, illicit sex, nightlife here in America you too can aspire to have it all, same sex marriage, mixed marriage, women buying sperm, same sex adoptions.... whats your dream? Anything goes!
God done left the building seriously, a lot of the Republicans and some Democrats court evangelicals since they like to be led, or pastured actually want to believe that the US Government is coming to get them (during a military exercise). A sitting US Senator (from TX), said he had to call the Pentagon to verify that.... really! 2nd example: Donald Trump who is not a politician but a savvy and wealthy businessman running for the highest office on the planet. Yet is totally inept for the job, but because we like people leading us around some blindly mistake him for a world leader. He might be great with real estate, let me say diplomacy goes a long way he has no real tact just money! He insults our first sitting African American President said he had sources investigating about his birth place. Actually sued a comedian for saying his mother was a Baboon... he Accused the President's mother of falsifying an official document which she totally couldn't pull off. Gullible Americans do believe that story to this day. He's has numerous lawsuits against him and those he's filed 4 Bankruptcy cases where he walked away with his money. Also has been sued for housing discrimination for not renting or leasing to minorities, courting Putin of Russia, and other fringe groups who see him as the "Great White Hope." Since the original post he accepted the resignation of two campaign managers both who nefarious backgrounds. he's hired 2 new staffers now, a third campaign manager a female in the hopes to clean up declared rhetoric against women, muslim, mexican, and black american's. Building a wall! Now she's whitewashing the whole immigration stance because he's losing support amoung sensible people. The other one is to appease the "Alt-Right, Tparty movement whose claim to fame is opposing the establishment with hatefilled freedom of speech in the form of a website blog called "BrietBart." It seems to frustrate me alot to watch him mislead so many gullible folks that are really caught up on his celebrity who vicariously wish they had his life and mouth to say whatever the hell is on your mind at the time. It's not their fault, they believed in that the Republican Party would create jobs, and end the "ACA aka Obamacare. So how many elections can you mislead the people before the revolt use their vote to promote a candidate like Donald Trump. You can't even tell he was educated in the best schools, he must've paid for folks to do his homework. Listen to what he says stop watching him as the celebrity, also Trump was never poor he's been wealthy all of his life.My point- how in the HELL can Donald J. Trump relate to me or anyone else whose grown up having to struggle with the plight of poverty.Working poor whose experienced family sacrifices that has paved the way for many of us average working Americans including our First Lady Michelle and President know what that feels like. This is where we are right now... TODAY!
KARMA
We never get away with anything usually life has a way of balancing it all out. Which brings me to my feelings about the Confederate Flag. For years since the civil war ended it's been a myth that somehow America made race relations right with regards to the Black Slaves who were brought to America against their will and forced to change birth names, stripped of their children, oh and talk about RAPE women of color have been degraded since we landed here off the boat! Thomas Jefferson had a sick relationship with Sally Hemmings and hid it; then his white grandchildren even denied that President Jefferson had sex with his slave for years but DNA proved the lie to be truth. So taking down a flag to me to console the public after 9 people died doesn't cut the mustard for me. It's not making up for the hundreds of years of anguish and frustration as time evolved segregation didn't embolden the African race here in America it labeled the black community actually stigmatizing us as Welfare Queens, and Drug Dealing Thugs, all they want when they have money is buy Momma a big house, get some clothes, some bling,and have a nice ride. Our Artist portray in rented homes and cars shooting music videos, and at the end of the day owe thousands to the studio for promotion and distribution. Strip clubs making money hand over fist cause a lot of women (mostly of color) degrade themselves just to get money to live a decent lifestyle if their education can't take em where they trying to go; or for many to support them while they trying to get higher education. Player's Club not to far from reality for a few.
It's about time we started getting concerned about many things, gun control, our planet, and the most urgent of all -loving each other just a little bit more it's a big world and one race rules this planet whether you want to admit it or not we all are Human, albeit from different places and many, many faces but we all serve one GOD. Atheist and Agnostics serve themselves, so their excluded but still embraced by GOD and his loving Grace &Mercy covers this planet and all of its occupants. Lions, Tigers, and Bears too. Oh My!
I want to put so much more into words but let me end it here to be continued...
GODS JUSTICE DEPARTMENT
December 12th, 2019 - 45TH President of the United States
DONALD J. TRUMP is being IMPEACHED Article #1 ABUSE OF POWER Article #2 Obstruction of Congress Since I posted this blog during the primaries 2015 alot more has been revealed. Robert Mueller was appointed as Special Prosecutor because Russia hacked the Democratic National Party, used Facebook and Twitter to set up fake accounts and also hacked a few State Election sites in Fla and other parts of America to manipulate the Presidential Election of Trump. Then, after being advised by his Trump Crime Syndicate Son n law Jared told him to fire the FBI Director Comey. Dumb suggestion and it would begin a Cover Up and Obstruction like never before. G7 - G20 Summits Trump has demanded money from Allies for continued military support in NATO. Stood alongside Vladimir Putin and prounounced DNI Coats had it wrong... denied US Intel on Russia Interference and right now as this blog is being edited is still being targeted by the Russians according to the same 17 Intelligence Agencies confirmed Russia was guilty of Attacking US. But, Trump said in Helsinki at a Summit " why would they do it" Putin said he favored the Republican candidate that's why after Associated Press Reporter posed the question. What a journey it's been up til now, Joe Biden is the frontrunner for the 2020 nomination Democratic Party and what does Trump do, he bribes Ukraine newly elected President to make a public statement accusing Joe Biden son Hunter Biden of being corrupt and forcing him to say it's an investigation. Why because the Polls predicted Biden as likely winner of the moderate and conservative Electorate who voted for Trump in 2016 and Obama 2 terms. It's total chaos in the world, Saudi Arabia killed a US Journalist, and recently Plantation FL a Saudi National killed 3 people while training at the Air Force Base. Hate crimes are up highest they've been in years. Trump incites division and demonizes American citizens. Intimidates Civil Servants and his own appointees, raises doubt and confusion has told over 13,000+ falsehoods according to the Washington Post. So you see..... Vladimir Putin is now controlling the Republican Party since the Election of the 45th President of the United States, since then his Foreign Policies have alienated our Allies, Threatens Our Global National Security, he moved the US Embassay to Jerusalem to cause division in Middle East Peace for a two-State Solution Palestinians and Israel. He abandoned the Kurds in their fight against ISIS and people who want to racially cleanse them. Turkey has a Autocratic Dictator now, Kim Jong Un got a photo op with Donald Trump and still threatens S.Korea with Nuclear Weapons and the Homeland. I always say you have to Trust GOD More. I have this Mime it goes like this....
I'm not worried about Tomorrow because GOD is Already There!
All we have to do is "Walk by FAITH and not by SIGHT" Frederick Price
#SHOWSOMELOVE
Peace and Blessings
@Lovleeannwise 2015 all rights reserved - edited repost 12/12/2019
For Your Grace and Mercy Abounds, Stirs up Inside of my Soul. Your Well of Living Water Overflows I finally know the depths of YOUR Divine (Agape) and Unconditional LOVE for Me.
Although I come up short each day, charge it to my carnal mind-my thoughts, but not my heart. For my Spirit and Soul rest in thy bosom. Safely tucked way out of the enemies grip, "Yeah Tho I walk through the Valley of the Shadow Death." Without Fear, but Faith in the unknowing.
I TRUST YOU LORD!
Each day I'm reminded that it wasn't anything I did or said, I'm both good and bad on my best days behavior doesn't lie... I'm covered by The Blood You shed, as a sacrifice you gave freely YOUR Life to save mine, before you departed you called me Friend. Then the real Miracle was on the 3rd day Risen from the Grave; so that you'd defend me at the Throne sitting at the Right hand of Our Father. You eloquently said "It is Finished" The price has been paid. The Victory has been won, the sting of death won't come near me.
Living Water, it' quenches my thirst for Life and sustains my Salvation. The WORD said I can come before HIM with just a mention of my friend JESUS'CHRIST by name. With Gladness and Thanksgiving the words come from deep within way down inner me; the Soulish Realm. At anytime of the Day be it Prayer or Meditation.
Each dimension of Life reveals another level of Love and Growth for each Lesson Learned, as I aim for that Higher Ground, my living challenge is seeking an Eternal Existence a unrelenting state of Peace in the Ever After. I remain,
Faithful in Love, and to myself I stay true. A child of the MOST HIGH GOD....
The Daughter of A King
Keep your eyes on the road ahead, don’t look in the rear mirror all the time.
Calm your mind, and your heart, and make it an at-peace day
Just For Today
When your down to Nothing GOD is always UP to SOMETHING".......
Earth, Wind, and Fire - Elements of the Universe
Can't Hide Love
Thanks for letting me share, I offer them with Joy! May God Blessings always be with you each step of everyday. @Lovleeannwise All rights reserved November 2018
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controls the words coming out of your mouth which can equal your Destiny or Defeat
"A Weapon of Mass Destruction"
- WMD ~
The Tongue gives choice to speak anything into existence even the desires of our heart.
Negative Words are very detrimental it can be the curse to change the entire trajectory of your life I see them as the Artillery a thought in your mind but once its out of your mouth goes straight into the Wind
It carries your words straight to GODS EARs! Once it leaves your lips what you say is a prayer of petition. That's why you pray in the Name of Jesus Christ, it's a done deal. "Be Careful What You Pray for, You Just Might Get It!"
Positive Words you speak can uplift your character and encourage you during any test its like currency (money) which increases
"Faith"
Strength for the journey (the footwork) towards your Destiny
Be Still and Wait Trust GODs Timing
If you have a conscious mind to listen before you speak, ears that can hear and never allow other people negative thoughts or perceptions of you become your reflection ....
Hebrews 4:12-13Amplified Bible (AMP)
12 For the Word that God speaks is alive and full of power [making it active, operative, energizing, and effective]; it is sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating to the dividing line of the [a]breath of life (soul) and [the immortal] spirit, and of joints and marrow [of the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and sifting and analyzing and judging the very thoughts and purposes of the heart.
13 And not a creature exists that is concealed from His sight, but all things are open and exposed, naked and defenseless to the eyes of Him with Whom we have to do.
So many people are suffering and small businesses are collapsing due to the manipulation of men. We can all enjoy prosperity it's more than enough in this world. Please you radical haters don't believe I'm a flaming socialist because that's so not true, I love you too and want you to prosper in life. Be comfortable and know we can all exist and enjoy our portion. Problem is everybody wants to be in control or to control authority even to bargain with GOD based on the size of your tithe. I believe the book of Acts illustrates how GOD views that ritual, all of it belongs to Him if he wants it all back give it to Him... And by no means take all the credit for achievements accomplished because GOD is a jealous GOD he loves shout outs. Why cause it helps the doubters believe in An Infinite power so yes He'll bring up Men inspired to do good i.e., T.D.Jakes, as most leaders He has raised up the real ones will stand out above the ones who are false put it this way, Bishop is God's Man. So if I had to come under a Man of God as Pastor he mine... I've learned so much about being a wholesome christian, some days I don't even believe how much GOD has moved in my path to demonstrate that I'm not running nothing. I had spiritual constipation because I wanted to pray then take the credit for the achievement.
Hebrews 6:17-20Amplified Bible (AMP)
17 Accordingly God also, in His desire to show more convincingly and beyond doubt to those who were to inherit the promise the unchangeableness of His purpose and plan, intervened (mediated) with an oath.
18 This was so that, by two unchangeable things [His promise and His oath] in which it is impossible for God ever to prove false or deceive us, we who have fled [to Him] for refuge might have mighty indwelling strength and strong encouragement to grasp and hold fast the hope appointed for us and set before [us].
19 [Now] we have this [hope] as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul [it cannot slip and it cannot [a]break down under whoever steps out upon it—a hope] that reaches [b]farther and enters into [the very certainty of the Presence] within the veil,
20 Where Jesus has entered in for us [in advance], a Forerunner having become a High Priest forever after the order (with [c]the rank) of Melchizedek.
Bishop T.D. Jakes preached about this seriestopic "Submission;" (Pastor's sermon was more inspiring) see TD Jakes on YouTube it might be in his library.
Living in these days that's seems absurd people automatically think it's weakness, but I beg you People of Faith or searching for an answer; He illustrates how the people building the tower of Babel tongues were confounded; King David indiscretions by taking advantage of his power in sleeping with another mans Urieh 's wife Bathsheba. Who slept at his front door, instead of going home to be with his wife, committed and loyal to King David's throne. Conspired to cover up the adultery then orchestrating his death sending him to battle on the front line as a means of covering up the crime..
The cover up is always worse than the crime! Everyone is down with that in this day in time and GOD still watching and if he corrected King David who worshiped and adored GOD, who are we as a Nation that should get away free? WORDS of MASS Destruction is the cause of many maladies cause problems... Wickedness is inbred meaning that we all have sinned and do so on a daily basis it has no color basis. As Human beings we need to stop beating up on one another and trying to make one feel that perfection exist. It doesn't in this dimension. It exists, but we all must atone even you my friend. We may fellowship but each person is accountable by knowing GOD for yourself; with Jesus as your advocate in Heaven meaning you must come to a point in your life to accept Christ in your heart is a intimate decision. That's definitely a case by case basis. Yet not one of us even my Bishop can claim perfection this is what we strive for into eternity. WMD is the tongue once we learn to control it and LOVE one another color won't matter..... not one bit! Speak LIFE to loved ones and friends instead of lies, rumors, and gossip. Stop trying to straighten out someone else's business and work on your own. My take on it is that even during these hard times unemployment rising, foreclosures, homelessness; the celebrity sites are booming with gossip about this celeb and that rap artist.. In other words even if the grass looks greener in your friends backyard just stay focus on you and water the grass in your own yard. Put energy into showing respect for others and a kind word from time to time.
Well, most of those terrible things that are taking place in our homeland today I believe not what nobody done said is of how we treat our fellow Americans and take much for granted. con't below;
We live in a democracy and our republic allows freedom of expression, differences of opinions at the end of the debate in a free society composed of many races, creeds, and colors we learn how to Unite as one Nation* It's just this simple if you can't say anything nice; don't say nothing at all. Those unkind words, thoughts, which become deeds could hurt someone you love or care about.
We learn how to "Compromise"
Footnote* Debate is healthy when you debate facts surrounding problems in order to achieve a common goal that benefits all not just a few.
America is a land full of immigrants and most of these people against immigration and President Obama neglect this fact we all traveled by boat to get here all races except the AZTEC, Comanche, Navajo, Black Foot, nameless Native American tribes all on reservations in this country in poverty as we speak... now they're flaming more division by talking of repealing the 14th Amendment. GOD is all over our pledge of allegiance, Declaration of Independence; Constitution, and saved the best for last our Money
"In GOD We Trust,"
Hateful speeches and puppet dolls dangling to disrespect our first African American President Obstructing our government by withholding a congressional vote in order to benefit only 1 group of individuals. I was listening to the figures of what the companies would have to pay based on profit level of small business $400 pays $12k more in taxes once tax cuts expire so they rather see this country collapse instead of vote to give small businesses help which would help the really small businesses 1 man entrepreneurs hire helpers Americans who take money directly to retailers for cars, clothes, this is the average worker the major consumer's. Sending jobs overseas is their policy in order to give away $millions in bonuses yet they upset about expiring tax cuts and paying higher taxes, I struggle to get to work pay check to paycheck and living in a modest small room. But I thank GOD for it as if it were a mansion and will continue to give Him praises & honor for all that I have life, liberty, and a chance to achieve prosperity.
I leaned my lesson by being humble, and controlling the words the flow out of my mouth, and better than that how I treat and approach others. That's not easy everyday. I still cuss... All kidding aside. So this might seem preachy, political, and OMG how dare she go there to those who know me but if you live long enough you pray hard enough GOD can and will change your life if you really seek to serve Him, I'm always praying for Him to keep me humble enough to be led and taught by good leaders raised up by Him. That I have the strength to come under authority let somebody love me and take some risk by faith, speak life into your life and the lives of others stop being so hateful if you can't help a brother out as a hand up don't say a negative comment ~ and for those who feel pitiful or pity others stop that, speak life over that person, you too are highly favored and truly blessed even when you can't see it! Doesn't mean I trust every human being that crosses my path but I can be more patient and understanding while they are journeying onward and if I can assist in anyway be willing if GOD makes me able or given me enough to do the right by others. A hand up not a hand out.. theirs a difference.
Take time before you speak to understand the power you hold; you may consider it as insignificant. The way words may come across to whatever group of people you hang out with ( your inner circle or outer circle) that value your opinion{s}. Be mindful that when you prophesy or project negative words then later to find out it came around.
Speak life to some body's life, and be encouraging. Learn how to step out on faith when a situation appears hopeless; learn to stop hating long enough to listen and discern what makes sense vs. what is just mean spirited; ignorance; or plain old wasted energy. These are the people who believe in the same Jesus I believe in yet they forget is last commandment " ______________________________________________________
John 15:1-16Amplified Bible (AMP)
15 I am the True Vine, and My Father is the Vine dresser.
2 Any branch in Me that does not bear fruit [that stops bearing] He cuts away (trims off, takes away); and He cleanses and repeatedly prunes every branch that continues to bear fruit, to make it bear more and richer and more excellent fruit.
3 You are cleansed and pruned already, because of the word which I have given you [the teachings I have discussed with you].
4 Dwell in Me, and I will dwell in you. [Live in Me, and I will live in you.] Just as no branch can bear fruit of itself without abiding in (being vitally united to) the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you abide in Me.
5 I am the Vine; you are the branches. Whoever lives in Me and I in him bears much (abundant) fruit. However, apart from Me [cut off from vital union with Me] you can do nothing.
6 If a person does not dwell in Me, he is thrown out like a [broken-off] branch, and withers; such branches are gathered up and thrown into the fire, and they are burned.
7 If you live in Me [abide vitally united to Me] and My words remain in you and continue to live in your hearts, ask whatever you will, and it shall be done for you.
8 When you bear (produce) much fruit, My Father is honored and glorified, and you showand prove yourselves to be true followers of Mine.
9 I have loved you, [just] as the Father has loved Me; abide in My love [[a]continue in His love with Me].
10 If you keep My commandments [if you continue to obey My instructions], you will abide in My love and live on in it, just as I have obeyed My Father’s commandments and live on in His love.
11 I have told you these things, that My joy and delight may be in you, and that your joyand gladness may be of full measure and complete and overflowing.
12 This is My commandment: that you love one another [just] as I have loved you.
13 No one has greater love [no one has shown stronger affection] than to lay down (give up) his own life for his friends.
14 You are My friends if you keep on doing the things which I command you to do.
15 I do not call you servants (slaves) any longer, for the servant does not know what his master is doing (working out). But I have called you My friends, because I have made known to you everything that I have heard from My Father. [I have revealed to you everything that I have learned from Him.]
16 You have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you and I have appointed you [I have planted you], that you might go and bear fruit and keep on bearing, and that your fruit may be lasting [that it may remain, abide], so that whatever you ask the Father in My Name [as [b]presenting all that I Am], He may give it to you.
and lastly, this how I can prove what you speak out of your mouth goes to God's ears. Read below!!!
**Colossians 3
Amplified Bible (AMP)
3If then you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, thus sharing His resurrection from the dead], aim at and seek the [rich, eternal treasures] that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God.
2 And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth.
3 For [as far as this world is concerned] you have died, and your [new, real] life is hidden with Christ in God.
4 When Christ, Who is our life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in [the splendor of His] glory.
5 So kill (deaden, [a]deprive of power) the evil desire lurking in your members [those animal impulses and all that is earthly in you that is employed in sin]: sexual vice, impurity, sensual appetites, unholy desires, and all greed and covetousness, for that is idolatry (the deifying of self and other created things instead of God).
6 It is on account of these [very sins] that the [holy] anger of God is ever coming upon the sons of disobedience (those who are obstinately opposed to the divine will),
7 Among whom you also once walked, when you were living in and addicted to [such practices].
8 But now put away and rid yourselves [completely] of all these things: anger, rage, bad feeling toward others, curses and slander, and foulmouthed abuse and shameful utterances from your lips!
9 Do not lie to one another, for you have stripped off the old (unregenerate) self with its evil practices,
10 And have clothed yourselves with the new [spiritual self], which is [ever in the process of being] renewed and remolded into [fuller and more perfect [b]knowledge upon] knowledge after the image (the likeness) of Him Who created it.
11 [In this new creation all distinctions vanish.] There [c]is no room for and there can be neither Greek nor Jew, circumcised nor uncircumcised, [nor difference between nations whether alien] barbarians or Scythians [[d]who are the most savage of all], nor slave or free man; but Christ is all and in all [[e]everything and everywhere, to all men, without distinction of person].
12 Clothe yourselves therefore, as God’s own chosen ones (His own picked representatives), [who are] purified and holy and well-beloved [by God Himself, by putting on behavior marked by] tenderhearted pity and mercy, kind feeling, a lowly opinion of yourselves, gentle ways, [and] patience [which is tireless and long-suffering, and has the power to endure whatever comes, with good temper].
13 Be gentle and forbearing with one another and, if one has a difference (a grievance or complaint) against another, readily pardoning each other; even as the Lord has [freely] forgiven you, so must you also [forgive].
14 And above all these [put on] love and enfold yourselves with the bond of perfectness [which binds everything together completely in ideal harmony].
15 And let the peace (soul harmony which comes) from Christ rule (act as umpire continually) in your hearts [deciding and settling with finality all questions that arise in your minds, in that peaceful state] to which as [members of Christ’s] one body you were also called [to live]. And be thankful (appreciative), [giving praise to God always].
16 Let the word [spoken by] Christ (the Messiah) have its home [in your hearts and minds] and dwell in you in [all its] richness, as you teach and admonish and train one another in all insight and intelligence and wisdom [in spiritual things, and as you sing] psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, making melody to God with [His] grace in your hearts.
17 And whatever you do [no matter what it is] in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus and in [dependence upon] His Person, giving praise to God the Father through Him.
**Keep striving for perfection cause even when you fail or succeed. Promises from the Grace of GOD **By Faith you can wake up to live another day don't quit just try, try again.....be Mindful of the"Words", - that come out of your mouth and the deeds that follow, negative words bring on a bad day; positive words, bring about a better attitude towards yourself and others so smile find the pathway to brighter days.........
