Inspiration Corner

Let your Faith be Stronger than your Fears.

This quote has deep meaning. I spent most of my adult life in fear. Not fear of the dark or fear of someone hurting me; but rather, fear of failing. I shared my dreams before the dreams were ready to be hatched, only to be criticized, ignored, or rebuked by those I tried eagerly to impress. Life lessons has taught me that nothing worth having comes without hard work. The Most High God has given all of us talents. In Matthew 25:15-29 the Messiah provides us with a parable about the men who received talents from their lord. When their lord returned to see what the men did with their talents, the man with one talent buried his talent. His lord took the one talent and gave it to the man who had five. The take away for me is, do not hide your gifts/talents. Those of us who hide our talents or knowledge out of fear or doubt, deny ourselves and others the gifts that The Most High God has given us to prosper and grow.

This quote is a consistent reminder of how precious life is. My husband lost his battle to bone cancer when he was in his early thirties. It was a devastating blow to our family. He was an entrepreneur with hopes of expanding his business, traveling around the world, and having children. God had other plans for him. In his short life, he accomplished more than most accomplish in a lifetime. When we get older, our face and body will change. Count it all joy when The Most High God allows us to breathe the fresh air of old age! Never take for granted the favor God provides to preserve our lives. When I posted this quote on Facebook, I was surprised by all the negative comments I received. Elderly people complained about aches and pains. But what is the alternative? Death! It’s unfortunate that people complain about growing older. I can only imagine how they treat the people around them. I pray God blesses me to live a long, healthy, prosperous, and fulfilling life. My aunt is currently 101! She told me God’s promise in Psalm 90. I have another aunt who is 97. It’s challenging, but it is imperative to eat right and exercise as we age. Stay grateful, thankful, and blessed!