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. One of my aunts lived to be 101! She told me God’s promise in Psalm 90. Two of my aunts lived to be 98 & 97. It’s challenging, but it is imperative to eat right and exercise as we age. Stay grateful, thankful, and blessed!

The first time I saw this post I was in deep despair over losing my first boyfriend. We had a bad breakup. It was my fault.  I started it, he finished it. I had not heard from him in months. I felt lost. We lived together; at one time we were close. We were at a client’s home; my mother owned a travel agency. This message was over the bathroom stall. When I see messages like this and I am looking for answers, I take it as a sign from God. In short, it was true. He never returned to me. I saw him again as God revealed to me in a dream but we were never together again. I realize over the last couple of years, I didn’t really love this guy. I yearned for him because I thought his love could not be replaced. He was extremely handsome, tall with bowlegs, kind, patient, a good lover, and a hard worker. I couldn’t ask for a better man. We were young. When I had him, I did not treat him right. I lost respect for him when I discovered he lied about his age. He didn’t lie to intentionally hurt me. He lied to obtain employment. We met on a job. I am sharing this experience to make a point. After you make an honest effort with someone, it is up to the person to make an honest effort in return. If he or she doesn’t they are not the one and God has something much better for you. Experience is my best teacher. Let patience have her work. It took 21 years to meet and marry the husband who filled that void / hole in my heart. My first husband and other men I dated did not fill it. I had many “alone” years before and after my husband. The difference now is I am dating. I recently got involved in two things that gives me an opportunity to meet men away from my business. It’s difficult to know when meeting men at my business if he wants me for me or for what I have. God always exposes the men I have met over the years. These men all have the same characteristics. They give just enough, a crumb here, a crumb there. No real effort. The reason? They have a hidden agenda. They’re motives are not genuine. God has revealed many of these men in my dreams. Some are still in relationships if not physically, emotionally. Some are married or gay or both. I am more content now than ever. It is due to the major changes I am making in my life. My next post: If you want something you have never had, you must do something you have never done! Also, thanks to all the people around the world visiting my website. I notice when I stay offline, I get more visits. Until next time…Peace/Shalom!