America has seen the worst side of people in regards to race relations in this country this year 2017. Last weekend in Charlottesville,Virginia a group of white nationalists, KKK, neo nazis all marched in protest to the taking down of Confederate statues of Robert E. Lee. They were shouting anti-semantic slurs, racial slurs and it escalated into violence among them and people who were counter protesting this bigotry and hate at this high level. To the fears of most who were witnessing this on television across the country not only was their bloodshed but a young woman lost her life when a coward plowed his car through the crowd of people who were against the racist groups marching. Many others were injured. This was on display for the world to see the divisiveness occurring in the United States with race relations reaching a dangerous boiling point.
To make matters worse President Trump showed empathy for the racist groups and was claiming both sides were to blame for the violence more so the ones counter protesting in which he referred to as the alt left. No surprise this man is showing his true colors and makes no apologies about it either. Yet he still has many followers believing in this racist ideology as well as a few black folks who have totally sold out or playing the coon card to the fullest. He is not bringing the country together but further dividing it as well as increasing the boldness of these white militia groups and supremacist agenda to "Make America Great Again" in code meaning take us back to Jim Crow days where people of color were treated as second class citizens.
Nobody wants to talk about the elephant in the room but the increased killing of unarmed black people at the hands of police on camera but no convictions or accountability of the cops, the pipeline to prison for minorities, inadequate economic resources, high poverty in the inner cities, are just a few issues to name that is contributing to this chaos and people have gotten fed up over the injustice.
The lenses are seen differently through the eyes of white people and black people for the most part. An example would be Colin Kaepernick last year taking a knee during the national anthem during the NFL season to protest the police brutality against black people in the United States. A majority of white people felt he was disrespecting the flag , and he should just play football or find some other way to protest. Many didn't acknowledge the reason he was kneeling it was more so how dare you bring light to this atrocity happening especially during the playing of the national anthem at a football game for our entertainment. No longer will racism be disguised as patriotism we see clearly. And of course some black people felt Kaepernick shouldn't have done it either for various reasons. This generation is not our grandparents generation with the same strength of unity they had to overcome racial inequality back in the day, but folks are starting to wake up. In order to ensure the next generation is not reliving an oppresive past we all must become proactive instead of reactive!
The bible says in Ezekiel 22:29, "The people of the land have practiced oppression and committed robbery, and they have wronged the poor and needy and have oppressed sojourner without justice."
Poetic Thought:
Not checkers but chess,
Strategic moves in order to fix this mess,
Racism and bigotry has a venomous bite,
The Zebra can't disguise itself, in plain view black and white,
Violence erupting into a deadly dimension,
Unity takes the blinders off, no more divided attention! ~ JD
The people of GOD need to come together more than ever, black, latino, white, in order to defeat this demonic spirit of racism. If you truly love GOD and your skin color may not be black but you witness the injustices that are happening then you will speak out and take action to help, but if your silence speaks louder than your disgust or action then you have asserted yourself on where you stand. Stay woke brothers and sisters and educate your children on what's going on! Real Life University is back this semester, until next time, class dismiss!!!
Friday, August 18, 2017
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Black is Gold
Black people are beautiful and innovative. We have transformed society and American culture in many ways over the past few centuries from slavery to modern day. However there is a problem, black people tend to subscribe to self hate, jealousy, idiotic behavior, unmerited favoritism, among many other things. It has infiltrated and broken up the black family and confused the identities of men and women which thus affects and confuses the children. Allow me to explain what I mean.
First off there is a divide when it comes to the importance of caring about one another between black men and black women. No doubt the black woman is beautiful and precious and should be respected and protected but it must be reciprocated as well. It takes two to make a child and bring forth that life. Yes black men have to step up and be better fathers regardless if they are in a committed relationship with the mother or not. Misogyny and male bashing feminism both have no place but seemingly are becoming prevalent throughout our communities. Let me break it down like this, God made Adam in his image and he took a rib from Adam to make Eve. A woman is made from the rib of man and men are born through the womb of women. A complete cycle. So therefore both black men and women need one another and should therefore respect each other and so should their children. In the bible the book of Ephesians says in chapter 6 verse 2 "Honor your father and mother.This is the first commandment with a promise." Now I realize you have mama boys and daddy's girls, in which children are closer or tend to favor one parent a little more, but if you were fortunate to have had both parents in your life whether they were married or not you should take heed to that verse in the bible and not ostracize your parents or children for that matter. Fathers show boys how to be men and mothers show daughters how to be women. If this was done more consistently in the African-American community you would see less criminal activity, mental health issues, broken relationships, confuse gender sexuality, poverty, among many other things. It would seem like things are hopeless, but all is not lost. Bottom line we have to work together to uplift our people and love and treat one another fairly. Black men and women shouldn't be competing with one another but working together to build a better future for generations to come. Each play a vital part in the bigger picture solving the ills of our people. Let's stop the blame game, the my cause is more socially conscious than yours, the hate and jealousy, the manipulation and abuse of one another. Learn to love one another despite the differences we all may have. Support each other, patronize our businesses, help mentor in the community with our children even if you are not in the field of education. These are just a few strategies that would truly help in the plight of black people here in the United States and across the world. We are more than just amazing athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs, we are GOLD!
The bible says in Proverbs 29:18, " Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom's instruction."
Poetic Thought:
New day, a new song,
Learn from mistakes of the past, embrace right and relinquish wrong,
Faith with works is the remedy,
Cultivate and be proud of your identity,
Be a thermostat change the temperature, not too hot nor too cold,
One of the most precious resource on earth, black is gold! ~ JD
A show I like to watch on ABC when I have time in my schedule, is the sitcom Black-ish with Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross. The show is funny but always has a message pertaining to the black family and black people in general when it comes to pop culture, politics, stereotypes, etc. One episode that stood out to me was after the aftermath of the Donald Trump presidential election and how everyone else was freaking out at the character Dre's job and he gave a passionate speech about the plight of black people and the resiliency we have no matter the circumstances turning lemons into lemonade! Never underestimate, black is Gold!!! Until the next time, class dismiss!!!
First off there is a divide when it comes to the importance of caring about one another between black men and black women. No doubt the black woman is beautiful and precious and should be respected and protected but it must be reciprocated as well. It takes two to make a child and bring forth that life. Yes black men have to step up and be better fathers regardless if they are in a committed relationship with the mother or not. Misogyny and male bashing feminism both have no place but seemingly are becoming prevalent throughout our communities. Let me break it down like this, God made Adam in his image and he took a rib from Adam to make Eve. A woman is made from the rib of man and men are born through the womb of women. A complete cycle. So therefore both black men and women need one another and should therefore respect each other and so should their children. In the bible the book of Ephesians says in chapter 6 verse 2 "Honor your father and mother.This is the first commandment with a promise." Now I realize you have mama boys and daddy's girls, in which children are closer or tend to favor one parent a little more, but if you were fortunate to have had both parents in your life whether they were married or not you should take heed to that verse in the bible and not ostracize your parents or children for that matter. Fathers show boys how to be men and mothers show daughters how to be women. If this was done more consistently in the African-American community you would see less criminal activity, mental health issues, broken relationships, confuse gender sexuality, poverty, among many other things. It would seem like things are hopeless, but all is not lost. Bottom line we have to work together to uplift our people and love and treat one another fairly. Black men and women shouldn't be competing with one another but working together to build a better future for generations to come. Each play a vital part in the bigger picture solving the ills of our people. Let's stop the blame game, the my cause is more socially conscious than yours, the hate and jealousy, the manipulation and abuse of one another. Learn to love one another despite the differences we all may have. Support each other, patronize our businesses, help mentor in the community with our children even if you are not in the field of education. These are just a few strategies that would truly help in the plight of black people here in the United States and across the world. We are more than just amazing athletes, entertainers, entrepreneurs, we are GOLD!
The bible says in Proverbs 29:18, " Where there is no vision the people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom's instruction."
Poetic Thought:
New day, a new song,
Learn from mistakes of the past, embrace right and relinquish wrong,
Faith with works is the remedy,
Cultivate and be proud of your identity,
Be a thermostat change the temperature, not too hot nor too cold,
One of the most precious resource on earth, black is gold! ~ JD
A show I like to watch on ABC when I have time in my schedule, is the sitcom Black-ish with Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross. The show is funny but always has a message pertaining to the black family and black people in general when it comes to pop culture, politics, stereotypes, etc. One episode that stood out to me was after the aftermath of the Donald Trump presidential election and how everyone else was freaking out at the character Dre's job and he gave a passionate speech about the plight of black people and the resiliency we have no matter the circumstances turning lemons into lemonade! Never underestimate, black is Gold!!! Until the next time, class dismiss!!!
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
RESURRECT YOUR PURPOSE (3 yr Anniversary Edition)
It's spring time 2016. There are numerous things going on in our society right now. President Obama being the first U.S. President to visit Cuba in almost ninety years. The 2016 Presidential race which has been short of a mockery especially on the Republican side. The crazy weather with its storms and floods among many other things. All is not lost despite the way somethings appear.
Having faith in God is the key to withstanding anything this life throws at you. We are a few days away from Easter Sunday or rather I say Resurrection Sunday for Christian believers in Jesus Christ.
If you are a Christian then you know Jesus was crucified, died, and three days later rose again with all power, so that anyone who believes shall not perish but have a right to eternal life in Heaven. Jesus Christ died for our sins, he made the ultimate sacrifice in the midst of being unappreciated, tortured, abused, betrayed, among many other things. The factor that stands out though, is that he fulfilled his God ordained purpose.
Allow me to draw an analogy as it relates to you and me. As men and women we go through the adversity of life, sickness, financial issues, heartache, broken families, emotional imbalance, and a whole gambit of other issues. Think of that as being placed in a tomb prematurely, but without faith in God you will remain there. When you exercise your faith in God, he will resurrect you, so you can be on your path to fulfilling your purpose. Without faith it is impossible to please God and even more it's harder see the light at the end of the tunnel or the sun because of the down pour of rain. I encourage every man and woman reading this blog to resurrect your purpose because God has something mighty in store for you.
In the bible in Luke 23:46 it says, Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!" when he had said this, he breathed his last.
Poetic Thought:
Sin always keeps an open invite,
Obedience is better than sacrifice, strive to live right,
Everyday it's another round in life's boxing ring,
Roll with the punches, keep swinging, your trainer is the King of Kings,
Titles and accolades are ok, they touch only the surface,
To be an agent of change, allow God to resurrect your purpose!!! ~ JD
There are many songs I love by the R&B soul band Earth, Wind, and Fire. Rest in peace to Maurice White the founder. This song is in my top five favorite by them, entitled "Devotion." At the end of the day we all need Devotion to God and to our Purpose which will allow us to have better devotion to our families. You show me what a man or woman is devoted to and I can tell where his or her heart is at. I want to wish everyone a Happy Resurrection Day! Immerse yourself into the goodness of God and give him thanks for his son Jesus Christ and all he has done for you. Also this week marks 3 years since I started this blog back in March 2013. I thank everyone who has taken the time to read it and I hope it inspires you and may you continue to support it. I thank you all! God Bless! Until next time, class dismiss!!!
Having faith in God is the key to withstanding anything this life throws at you. We are a few days away from Easter Sunday or rather I say Resurrection Sunday for Christian believers in Jesus Christ.
If you are a Christian then you know Jesus was crucified, died, and three days later rose again with all power, so that anyone who believes shall not perish but have a right to eternal life in Heaven. Jesus Christ died for our sins, he made the ultimate sacrifice in the midst of being unappreciated, tortured, abused, betrayed, among many other things. The factor that stands out though, is that he fulfilled his God ordained purpose.
Allow me to draw an analogy as it relates to you and me. As men and women we go through the adversity of life, sickness, financial issues, heartache, broken families, emotional imbalance, and a whole gambit of other issues. Think of that as being placed in a tomb prematurely, but without faith in God you will remain there. When you exercise your faith in God, he will resurrect you, so you can be on your path to fulfilling your purpose. Without faith it is impossible to please God and even more it's harder see the light at the end of the tunnel or the sun because of the down pour of rain. I encourage every man and woman reading this blog to resurrect your purpose because God has something mighty in store for you.
In the bible in Luke 23:46 it says, Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!" when he had said this, he breathed his last.
Poetic Thought:
Sin always keeps an open invite,
Obedience is better than sacrifice, strive to live right,
Everyday it's another round in life's boxing ring,
Roll with the punches, keep swinging, your trainer is the King of Kings,
Titles and accolades are ok, they touch only the surface,
To be an agent of change, allow God to resurrect your purpose!!! ~ JD
There are many songs I love by the R&B soul band Earth, Wind, and Fire. Rest in peace to Maurice White the founder. This song is in my top five favorite by them, entitled "Devotion." At the end of the day we all need Devotion to God and to our Purpose which will allow us to have better devotion to our families. You show me what a man or woman is devoted to and I can tell where his or her heart is at. I want to wish everyone a Happy Resurrection Day! Immerse yourself into the goodness of God and give him thanks for his son Jesus Christ and all he has done for you. Also this week marks 3 years since I started this blog back in March 2013. I thank everyone who has taken the time to read it and I hope it inspires you and may you continue to support it. I thank you all! God Bless! Until next time, class dismiss!!!
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
BLACKBerry ASSAULT
There is a lot of violence going on in today's society against every culture of people. But the climate here in the United States of violence against black people is just short of genocide.
First there is a mass assault committed through black on black crime in our communities. Everything from gang violence to domestic violence and anything in between happening at an alarming rate. The effects of these horrendous acts are devastating to many families. As a culture we need to stop the self hatred and the inability to have constructive conflict resolution instead of destructive.
It is a terrible thing when a race of people continue to commit murder against themselves.
On the other side is the assault committed by police brutality against African-Americans. The countless cases in the news of brutality caught on camera but only later to be dismissed in the court of law. I totally understand the principle of respecting authority and we must definitely have to teach our children to do that as well. What I do have an issue with is when someone unarmed life is taken innocently or excessive force is used against a person of color but in that same scenario someone who is Caucasian that may less likely happen. No race card being played because it has always been the ace of spade since this country was conceived. Too many examples of this is constantly happening but there is always a justification for it. Wrong is wrong no matter if it is a civilian or a person behind a law enforcement badge, because at the end of the day we all are imperfect despite our race, gender, or occupation. People are entitled to their own opinion, but if you just look at things from one perspective be it the law or the victim, I feel the full answer to the problem will elude you.
I know people in law enforcement that are genuine people, parents, and are not corrupt. But there are many who are.
I'm in the education field and the same principle applies for teachers, administrators as well for people of a particular race or culture. The problem comes in, when those perpetrators are not dealt with to keep the stain off the law abiding black citizens, the non racist or overly aggressive police officers. It seems a lot of people rather point the finger and feel their perspective is right instead of trying to get to the root of the problem.
The recent incident that just took place in a South Carolina high school a few days ago that went viral on the internet is yet another example. Honestly when I first saw the video of the white male officer yank the black female student out of the chair and man handle her it angered me. I was looking at the fact he was a man and that was a girl who was not armed and posing a threat even though an order was given to get up from her seat.
Then I realize later that the teacher and an administrator had asked her to leave for a disciplinary infraction and she refused being insubordinate. Right there is a problem. So many of our children are not being taught to respect authority despite how they may or may not like it. That responsibility falls on the parents. By no means am I excusing the excessive force the officer used against the girl but it could have been avoided if she would have just gotten up when the teacher had asked her to.
In retrospect both sides have to do better to keep these incidents from happening frequently and becoming fatal whether caught on video or not. Parents must teach their children to respect all authority do what is ask of them and law enforcement must demonstrate more compassion and de-escalate situations against people of color to minimize the outcome of deadly or excessive force.
The bible says in Ephesians 6:12, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms".
Poetic Thought:
The 60's civil rights movement was started but is not finish,
The progress made has been distorted and diminish,
The waves of destruction have hit high tide,
Black lives are being exterminated through many forms of genocide,
We have to take responsibility and change through action not rhetoric default,
It's past time to wake up, to stop this Blackberry assault! ~ JD
The more these issues remain the more this social injustice volcano is going to continue to erupt!
No the world is not perfect but everyone can play their respective part to do what is right for the common good of all. Until next time, class dismiss!!!
First there is a mass assault committed through black on black crime in our communities. Everything from gang violence to domestic violence and anything in between happening at an alarming rate. The effects of these horrendous acts are devastating to many families. As a culture we need to stop the self hatred and the inability to have constructive conflict resolution instead of destructive.
It is a terrible thing when a race of people continue to commit murder against themselves.
On the other side is the assault committed by police brutality against African-Americans. The countless cases in the news of brutality caught on camera but only later to be dismissed in the court of law. I totally understand the principle of respecting authority and we must definitely have to teach our children to do that as well. What I do have an issue with is when someone unarmed life is taken innocently or excessive force is used against a person of color but in that same scenario someone who is Caucasian that may less likely happen. No race card being played because it has always been the ace of spade since this country was conceived. Too many examples of this is constantly happening but there is always a justification for it. Wrong is wrong no matter if it is a civilian or a person behind a law enforcement badge, because at the end of the day we all are imperfect despite our race, gender, or occupation. People are entitled to their own opinion, but if you just look at things from one perspective be it the law or the victim, I feel the full answer to the problem will elude you.
I know people in law enforcement that are genuine people, parents, and are not corrupt. But there are many who are.
I'm in the education field and the same principle applies for teachers, administrators as well for people of a particular race or culture. The problem comes in, when those perpetrators are not dealt with to keep the stain off the law abiding black citizens, the non racist or overly aggressive police officers. It seems a lot of people rather point the finger and feel their perspective is right instead of trying to get to the root of the problem.
The recent incident that just took place in a South Carolina high school a few days ago that went viral on the internet is yet another example. Honestly when I first saw the video of the white male officer yank the black female student out of the chair and man handle her it angered me. I was looking at the fact he was a man and that was a girl who was not armed and posing a threat even though an order was given to get up from her seat.
Then I realize later that the teacher and an administrator had asked her to leave for a disciplinary infraction and she refused being insubordinate. Right there is a problem. So many of our children are not being taught to respect authority despite how they may or may not like it. That responsibility falls on the parents. By no means am I excusing the excessive force the officer used against the girl but it could have been avoided if she would have just gotten up when the teacher had asked her to.
In retrospect both sides have to do better to keep these incidents from happening frequently and becoming fatal whether caught on video or not. Parents must teach their children to respect all authority do what is ask of them and law enforcement must demonstrate more compassion and de-escalate situations against people of color to minimize the outcome of deadly or excessive force.
The bible says in Ephesians 6:12, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms".
Poetic Thought:
The 60's civil rights movement was started but is not finish,
The progress made has been distorted and diminish,
The waves of destruction have hit high tide,
Black lives are being exterminated through many forms of genocide,
We have to take responsibility and change through action not rhetoric default,
It's past time to wake up, to stop this Blackberry assault! ~ JD
The more these issues remain the more this social injustice volcano is going to continue to erupt!
No the world is not perfect but everyone can play their respective part to do what is right for the common good of all. Until next time, class dismiss!!!
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
The TRANSITION
At some point in your life there will be a transition. The transition could be personally, professionally, spiritually or all three and then some. How you view and embrace the transition will determine if your outcome is positive or negative.
Human nature says a lot of people are afraid of change or resist it subconsciously because of their comfort zone. How many times in your life have you resisted a transition that was inevitable for your life to grow? It could be the transition from a relationship, a job, a habit, or anything that keeps you from your full potential as a man or woman.
"Purpose requires the transition from complacency to courageous effective change." So whatever the transition you are going through now or have completed allow it to make you a better person and thank God in the process.
The bible says in Philippians 4:6-7, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."
Poetic Thought:
My thoughts are deep not surface,
Eliminate anything not beneficial to your Purpose,
Strive to manifest your potential,
Blessings will begin to flow exponential,
Life is made up of actions and decisions,
In order to reach your destiny, you must go through the transition! ~ JD
Thirty days from now on November 6th will be my birthday. I will make the transition from my current age to the next age. All my life I have been in a transition from one level to the next. A series of lessons: growth and maturity, triumphs and losses, love and heartache, among many more. I have learned it is God allowing me to become the Man I am suppose to be. It is still a process but I'm striving everyday to fulfill his purpose for my life. Recently I have made a transition to becoming a published author with my debut book 5 Dimensions of A Man by Jerry Davis. It is available for purchase @ www.Xlibris.com www.Barnes&Noble.com www.Amazon.com I'm excited for the future and what God has in store for me, so anyone reading this blog embrace your transition because it just might change your life! Until next time, class dismiss!!!
Human nature says a lot of people are afraid of change or resist it subconsciously because of their comfort zone. How many times in your life have you resisted a transition that was inevitable for your life to grow? It could be the transition from a relationship, a job, a habit, or anything that keeps you from your full potential as a man or woman.
"Purpose requires the transition from complacency to courageous effective change." So whatever the transition you are going through now or have completed allow it to make you a better person and thank God in the process.
The bible says in Philippians 4:6-7, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."
Poetic Thought:
My thoughts are deep not surface,
Eliminate anything not beneficial to your Purpose,
Strive to manifest your potential,
Blessings will begin to flow exponential,
Life is made up of actions and decisions,
In order to reach your destiny, you must go through the transition! ~ JD
Thirty days from now on November 6th will be my birthday. I will make the transition from my current age to the next age. All my life I have been in a transition from one level to the next. A series of lessons: growth and maturity, triumphs and losses, love and heartache, among many more. I have learned it is God allowing me to become the Man I am suppose to be. It is still a process but I'm striving everyday to fulfill his purpose for my life. Recently I have made a transition to becoming a published author with my debut book 5 Dimensions of A Man by Jerry Davis. It is available for purchase @ www.Xlibris.com www.Barnes&Noble.com www.Amazon.com I'm excited for the future and what God has in store for me, so anyone reading this blog embrace your transition because it just might change your life! Until next time, class dismiss!!!
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
LETTING GO (2 yr Anniversary edition)
There comes a time in our lives as men and women there is something we have to let go. Letting go could be a relationship, a business, a friendship, or even self habits that are not beneficial. Whether by choice or not, letting go can be difficult especially if its something you like, someone you love, or just your comfort zone pertaining to your career or way of living.
It's human nature to resist change sometimes and come to grips with letting go of something that you want but may not be in the will of God for your life. It can become a strain on a person's emotions, decisions, and overall behavior.
I've come to learn in this life that everything I want or desire may not always be what God has for my life. As a man sometimes this can be hard to accept. I realize being driven to be successful, love someone from your heart the best you can, being strong for your family can be overwhelming and allow you to be reluctant to relinquish that thing you familiar and comfortable with.
It's all a part of the process in this journey of life we all at some point have to go through.
In the bible the words says in Philippians 4:7, "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Poetic Thought:
Time is of essence,
Absence of peace, allows chaos to be present,
Faith is the antedote for fear,
It may be raining but the sun will eventually appear,
To reap a harvest, love you must sow,
God has greater for you in exchange for letting go! ~ JD
I'm a big fan of the tv drama Chicago Fire that comes on NBC. It shows the daily lives of fire fighters and paramedics as they save lives from burning buildings and other catastrophic incidents.
One particular episode a fireman on the rescue squad was trying to save a man trapped in his car hanging over the ledge of a parking garage 3 stories high. The victim had to let go of the steering wheel and grab hold of the fireman hand in order to be pulled to safety before the vehicle went over the ledge. In this case letting go saved someone's life.
This month marks two years since I started this blog and I thank everyone who takes time out of their day to read it. My hope is that it encourages you and inspires you. Thank you sincerely! Until next time, class dismiss!!!
It's human nature to resist change sometimes and come to grips with letting go of something that you want but may not be in the will of God for your life. It can become a strain on a person's emotions, decisions, and overall behavior.
I've come to learn in this life that everything I want or desire may not always be what God has for my life. As a man sometimes this can be hard to accept. I realize being driven to be successful, love someone from your heart the best you can, being strong for your family can be overwhelming and allow you to be reluctant to relinquish that thing you familiar and comfortable with.
It's all a part of the process in this journey of life we all at some point have to go through.
In the bible the words says in Philippians 4:7, "And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Poetic Thought:
Time is of essence,
Absence of peace, allows chaos to be present,
Faith is the antedote for fear,
It may be raining but the sun will eventually appear,
To reap a harvest, love you must sow,
God has greater for you in exchange for letting go! ~ JD
I'm a big fan of the tv drama Chicago Fire that comes on NBC. It shows the daily lives of fire fighters and paramedics as they save lives from burning buildings and other catastrophic incidents.
One particular episode a fireman on the rescue squad was trying to save a man trapped in his car hanging over the ledge of a parking garage 3 stories high. The victim had to let go of the steering wheel and grab hold of the fireman hand in order to be pulled to safety before the vehicle went over the ledge. In this case letting go saved someone's life.
This month marks two years since I started this blog and I thank everyone who takes time out of their day to read it. My hope is that it encourages you and inspires you. Thank you sincerely! Until next time, class dismiss!!!
Friday, February 6, 2015
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
Well it is the month of February and officially eight days from Valentines Day February 14th. This holiday is a celebration of love between couples married, engaged, or dating.
Many gifts are purchased at this time, especially chocolate, flowers, jewelry, and lingerie just to name a few. Of course not everyone is in a relationship, some people are single be it by choice or break up.
If you are reading this and in a relationship than your expression of love should reflect everyday besides Valentine's day.
For anyone who has ever been in a grown and mature relationship knows that it takes work.
You have two individuals a man and a woman unique in their own way coming together to form a bond. Many differences and similarities to mesh together. Her needs, his needs, her desires, his desires and so forth.
Love is at the core of any relationship but there also has to be respect, trust, communication, and committment in order to sustain a healthy relationship. Sometimes selfishness, insecurity, dishonesty, among many other things can be like a virus that infects a relationship causing strain and even heartache.
I have been in good and bad relationships in my life. There have been times I contributed to the turmoil in the relationship and other times it was the lady in my life. What experience has taught me is you can't change no one but yourself. Should you attempt otherwise it will be like beating your head against a brick wall and you have no right to complain about the headache!
Be prepared to love someone that is not flawless because neither are you. Before every kiss begins with KAY you must put in the work today! :-)
The bible says in Matthew 19:5, "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh."
Poetic Thought:
A bird in the hand beats two in the bush,
The labor of love will birth a blessing, you got to push,
In the purest form make love not lust,
The relationship garden cannot grow, must fertilize it with trust,
Be courageous, open your heart, to overcome committment fear,
How can two walk together, unless they agree, Where do we go from here? ~ JD
There is an ole school song by Stacy Lattisaw and Johnny Gill called "Where do we go from here".
I listen to this song in my truck frequently because I like ole school R&B but also the significance of the song. The synopsis of the song is about a man and a woman in a relationship that came to a crossroad and not sure if they should walk away or keep trying to make it work. Powerful song! At some point in life we all have had to ask this of ourselves and our significant other Where do we go from here? Until next time, class dismiss!!!
Many gifts are purchased at this time, especially chocolate, flowers, jewelry, and lingerie just to name a few. Of course not everyone is in a relationship, some people are single be it by choice or break up.
If you are reading this and in a relationship than your expression of love should reflect everyday besides Valentine's day.
For anyone who has ever been in a grown and mature relationship knows that it takes work.
You have two individuals a man and a woman unique in their own way coming together to form a bond. Many differences and similarities to mesh together. Her needs, his needs, her desires, his desires and so forth.
Love is at the core of any relationship but there also has to be respect, trust, communication, and committment in order to sustain a healthy relationship. Sometimes selfishness, insecurity, dishonesty, among many other things can be like a virus that infects a relationship causing strain and even heartache.
I have been in good and bad relationships in my life. There have been times I contributed to the turmoil in the relationship and other times it was the lady in my life. What experience has taught me is you can't change no one but yourself. Should you attempt otherwise it will be like beating your head against a brick wall and you have no right to complain about the headache!
Be prepared to love someone that is not flawless because neither are you. Before every kiss begins with KAY you must put in the work today! :-)
The bible says in Matthew 19:5, "For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh."
Poetic Thought:
A bird in the hand beats two in the bush,
The labor of love will birth a blessing, you got to push,
In the purest form make love not lust,
The relationship garden cannot grow, must fertilize it with trust,
Be courageous, open your heart, to overcome committment fear,
How can two walk together, unless they agree, Where do we go from here? ~ JD
There is an ole school song by Stacy Lattisaw and Johnny Gill called "Where do we go from here".
I listen to this song in my truck frequently because I like ole school R&B but also the significance of the song. The synopsis of the song is about a man and a woman in a relationship that came to a crossroad and not sure if they should walk away or keep trying to make it work. Powerful song! At some point in life we all have had to ask this of ourselves and our significant other Where do we go from here? Until next time, class dismiss!!!
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