tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79554705217618112492024-03-13T16:22:07.247-07:00U&MeblogI love to express and share my thoughts while enjoying other people's perspectives as well. I enjoy meaningful interactions with those comfortable with where they are at in life irrespective of what life has dealt all of us. I often find myself challenged by others wits but most importantly inspired to enjoy life more gracefully; after all, we all have one chance in this life. So, feel free to share and express your thoughts freely... I believe we all have something to offer the World. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955470521761811249.post-20801578240063200162014-02-12T23:06:00.001-08:002018-05-29T21:37:51.339-07:00The Power of Reflection <div google-feedback-id="5">
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<span google-feedback-id="9" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span google-feedback-id="10" style="font-size: small;">Wow it's been 13 years???!!! Yep, that is how long it has been since I migrated to these United States of America. And believe it or not, I did not realize this until much late in the day, almost at the day's end to be precise. My night was thus filled with many emotions, joys and anxieties to say the least. Overall though, I sighed and gave thanks and slept the night away in absolute gratitude as I looked back over my shoulder. </span></span></div>
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<span google-feedback-id="18" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span google-feedback-id="19" style="font-size: small;">Lao Tzu, the Chinese Philosopher was wrote when he remarked that a journey of a thousands miles start with a single step. Embracing this thought soothed me to sleep while I sought to categorically remember my journey in its entirety. February 11<sup google-feedback-id="20">th, </sup>did finally go down to me as one of the most pivot days in my life as it has been over the years, but this time it was more profound than ever before. Why it took me by surprise is beyond me because since the move, this date has had almost the same significance as the day I graduated from college. Significant because coming to America was something that hatched over a period of 3 months if not less, and then I found myself in America. In retrospect, I am in awe of what the LORD has done, truly. And as with most pivot moments in my life, today I deliberately took some time to seriously take inventory and some analysis of ‘the state of the union’…I being the union in this case. </span></span></div>
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<span google-feedback-id="36" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span google-feedback-id="37" style="font-size: small;">I think it helps to be vulnerable, thus I admit my dream lists looked very different from the actual list I have today. (If you're in business, accounting or in finance know and understand that the forecast budget does not always match the actual budget). Nevertheless, it was through much prayer (perhaps in quest for a ‘crystal ball moments’, I don’t know) that I prayerfully discerned that the discrepancy could be explained in a decision I made 11 years ago. A decision that I would urge each one of us to consider carefully if we have not because it will determine not only how we live the life here and now, but life after this age too. For me however, I actually didn’t grasp the weight of the decision at the time as it resulted from frustrations once I realized I could not discount the truth as it unveiled before my heart, mind and soul on that Sunday afternoon in 2003. Needless to say, I have never been the same since—I surrendered my life to Jesus Christ when I realized I was a sinner who needed saving. My journey has been but joyful but like all roads rocky at times but overall glorious! </span></span></div>
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<span google-feedback-id="44" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span google-feedback-id="45" style="font-size: small;">In short, the following words seem to grab my heart as I carefully meditated on what the Master was sharing with his disciples or anyone who may consider following Him today. “Do you NOW BELIVE?” Jesus replied (in question) Indeed, the hour is coming yes, has now come that you will be scattered each to his own, and will leave me alone, but I am not alone because the Father is with me." John 16:31-33 NKJ. My interpretation; once one believes, they become constrained by the power to which they have surrendered their heart, soul and mind to, and their resolve to that belief is then on to either run or stand firm when that belief is tested or being verified, and it is here that the rubber meets the road. Some of us often seek to run away or devise the easiest way out of trials or tests by turning back to what we know, or going into hibernation when things seems unimaginable rather than doing what Christ urges us to do. He did it Himself, He knew the Father was with Him no matter what, and therefore could undergo the pain of the cross, and overcome. This is the solution He thus offers you and I when faced with the weighty of this world or simply put when tribulations strike, and our belief in HIM become questionable either by ourselves, and those around us, be it circumstances or those who don't believe. My resolve is to stand in Him and His grace alone.</span></span></div>
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<span google-feedback-id="49" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span google-feedback-id="50" style="font-size: small;">In conclusion, as you and I navigate through life today, and perhaps ponder where we have been in our life's journey over the years. Lets allow the Holy Spirit to help us find strength and grace in Him, He will, it is a promise He made!! And in Him we will overcome, and be crowned even as He was. </span></span><span google-feedback-id="51" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span google-feedback-id="52" style="font-size: small;"><span google-feedback-id="53" style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span google-feedback-id="54" style="font-size: small;"><span class="woj" google-feedback-id="55"><sup google-feedback-id="56">33 </sup>“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NKJ. So, j</span></span></span>ust like in any race or (in the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia today), the crown only goes to those who truthfully endure the race or test, and it is these who get to seat with Christ in high places even while they be here on earth. I wish I had the time to tell you how God has shown been favorable and faithful to me (next time perhaps!) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">What is Good Friday? I pondered upon watching a video a friend sent me titled, "Sunday is
Comin". I enjoyed it to say the
least, but somehow the content of it set me on a spiral of thoughts and only after
awhile did my mind linger in this thought… our Victory, for those of us who believe in
the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus came when Christ died on the Cross.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was amazed at this revelation
so I meditated on it awhile, and was grateful to the Holy Spirit for
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You see, when you and I believed
or believe ...(that is if you have ever taken the time to consider what Christ did and
actually responded by surrendering your life to this truth through faith in
Him, the person of Christ whose death we commemorate this weekend)...<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am persuaded that in that moment you and I choose to crucify 'self' in that we surrender our being fully to Him in faith and
choose to die to the desires of this world.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
that we awake to our true purpose—that is Worship to the only True and Living
God, Yahweh.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Holy Spirit reminded
me that just as Christ came on this earth and lived out His life for this very
cause, you and I’s true living begins when we lay hold of this truth, and
therefore everything else preceding this moment only serves to open our spiritual
eyes to the unfathomable love and grace of God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was not until Jesus crucifixion, burial
and resurrection that many in those days came to comprehend that indeed He was
God yet man according to many prophecies and His own Word to them.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Today, you and I have the Bible that points us to the Cross, and
even offers precedent in some of the challenges we each face that should ultimately lead
us to a moment of death and resurrection, dying to sin and being alive in Christ.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> Apostle </span>Paul talks much on this, he said, that these things were written for our examples
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there would never been resurrection. Just as there would be no
'Victorious Me' without Faith in Christ on that day-10 years ago this
March!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Oh how I praise the Lord for His
awesome grace!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, until Jesus
comes back again and He is coming soon, I must choose to die daily in my
weakness, surrendering my desire to Him if I expect to walk in victory on this earth, and
when I do so, I arise from whatever pain, trial, challenge to another level in
faith. The scripture calls it 'from glory to glory, from strength to
strength', notice the continuum?!! because challenges and trial are prevalent in this life and so is victory by the way. For me therefore, this Easter I would say I've awakened to a
new meaning of why I exist, a new perspective to faith and stirred my spirit to rejoice in my first Love again—He who loved me
before I loved Him. My prayer is that I would live conscious of this moment by moment surrendering my shortcomings, worries and failures to Him that
I may be renewed in His strength thereby living in His inheritance of joy and
much more regardless of present circumstances. After all, Jesus overcome, and He
promised we too shall overcome!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I would love to hear what this Easter season means to you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">PS. Check the video via this link... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRiIpsbJW8o</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Is it me or are days, weeks, months and years becoming shorter and shorter these days? It seems to me that this years is moving at a greater speed than the last. I suppose its true... time really does fly when you're having fun. Nevertheless, its my hope you’ve had a
great start of 2013 and are looking forward to great successes ahead!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I recently read in a blog that it helps when parents
talk to their children about things that are important to them, even when it may
not be in the purview of their liking or wishes as it could very well impact
their future significantly.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The author of the blog went on to list such topics as family history, finances, economy, wealth and
money as areas warranting the chat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He added
that by engaging kids in this regard, it helps ease their fears when some of life’s
challenges and inevitable came upon us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Recently,
I happen to be reading the Bible in quest for an answer to a particular issue
that I needed to address, and while at it; I noted that David, one of the greatest
Kings of Israel took time to speak with his son Solomon about what was to
come.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He informed him that God had
promised him that his son not he, would be the one to build the Temple of the
Lord, and so he encouraged Solomon to keep the ways of God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>David told Solomon, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Only may the lord give you wisdom and understanding and give you
charge concerning Israel, that you may keep the law of the Lord your God.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Then you will prosper, if you take care to
fulfill the statutes and judgments with which the Lord charged Moses concerning
Israel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Be strong and of good courage;
do not fear nor be dismayed.” (I Chronicles 23: 12-13 NKJV)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Upon reading these lines, I found myself thinking of
how am often wowed that unlike me Solomon knew exactly what to ask God for when
He appeared to him.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t know about
you, but I have often asked myself the question; would I really have the
insight or know how to ask for Wisdom apart from all the other needs or things
and demands on my list?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Frankly, I don’t
think I would ask for wisdom if God appeared to me right now, perhaps I would, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don’t know; but I sure have a list of things
that I think are more prominent to address and ask for, but WISDOM??<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Only God knows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Needless to say, I was overwhelmed by the notion
that as a parent, David took time to share his heart and the things that the
Lord had shown him candidly without sugar coding the details.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, he come clean by pointing out that God
did not want him to build the Temple (house of God) because he had shed much blood
and had made great wars in the sight of God (paraphrased).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I am not a parent yet, but this kind candor jolted
me for a moment and had me ponder if I would dare …or be willing to come clean
to my children like this; admitting that I have many faults and made many
errors in life or would I just want the image of ‘mom in control’ be the only
hallmark of what my children carry with them?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I don’t know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Reasons being one,
I don’t have children yet and lastly; because frankly speaking as much as I
wish to say yes or no now, I really don’t think I can be objective now, but possible
could when faced with the matter head on or on the test.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>That said, I think it helps to point out that
it is key to engage our children heart to heart with truthfulness especially
because it could very well be the only thing they may remember—when faced with
various situations much later in life and/or when we are nowhere in sight to
help.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Too, we may never know how this
may shape their life ahead as it did for King Solomon.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In conclusion, I believe it was not coincidental
that when the Lord appeared to Solomon and asked what he desired; Solomon
already knew and remembered the words of his father David—‘may the Lord give
you WISDOM and UNDERSTANDING…’<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Bible
tells us that this was exactly Solomon’s prayer when the Lord appeared to him
in the night.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Scriptures states,</span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> “…</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> "Ask! What shall I give
you?" And Solomon said to God: …Now give me wisdom and knowledge that I
may go out and come in before this people; for who can judge this great people
of Yours?" And God said to Solomon: "Because this was in your heart,
and you have not asked riches or wealth or honor or the life of your enemies,
nor have you asked long life--but have asked wisdom and knowledge for yourself,
that you may judge My people over whom I have made you king; wisdom and
knowledge are granted to you; and I will give you riches and wealth and honor, such
as none of the kings have had who were before you, nor shall any after you have
the like." </span></i><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(II Chronicles 1:7-12 NKJV)</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I grew up with a grandpa who often used riddles and
short stories to share his wit on life.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Most of his stories ended with the proverbial saying ‘Knowledge is
Power’.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In hindsight, I find it rather
ironic as I go through life and often don’t know what to do until after I have been
over the hump in most cases.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>How I wish
I could have seen it coming… am sure you’ll agree hindsight is indeed 20/20. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>However, I thank God there always lessons
learned—and when I find myself on the same test over and over again, I cannot
help but pen down or more appropriately type up the lessons learned.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Like David, I look forward to share them with
my children some day.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some argue that WISDOM is better than money,
thus leaving me to wonder if there is anyway to gain Wisdom without having to
experience some of life’s inevitable drills?!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Whatever the case, it makes me flinch when I find myself paying for
ignorance over and over again …Ouch, how it hurts! <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">What about you?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Want to share some of your past memorable phrases or grandma/pa wits?</span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"></span></i></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955470521761811249.post-49147598331331174982012-03-27T14:19:00.001-07:002018-05-29T21:40:03.832-07:00http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2012/01/whats_your_influencing_style.html<a href="http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2012/01/whats_your_influencing_style.html">http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2012/01/whats_your_influencing_style.html</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955470521761811249.post-53495436470031184152012-03-14T21:21:00.000-07:002012-03-14T21:21:42.441-07:00Something Got To Give!<div class="MsoNormal">Pardon the late follow up since the last posting! </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">By now you’ve probably inferred that I am on the pathway to …well exploring other possibilities in this journey of life. Whether this happens tomorrow, two years from now or two decades from now, I will rejoice in the fact that I opted to confront the unknowns facing the challenges head on. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">As you very well know or have experienced; thinking of a thing and doing something are two different entities. In fact, much thinking and analysis in decision making can often lead to ‘analysis paralysis’ if one is not careful. Therefore, getting ones actions behind his/her words is the place to start. The author of the most ironic book of all times i.e. The Book of Ecclesiastes puts it this way, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Much dreaming and many words are meaningless. Therefore stand in awe of God.” </i>My understanding… fearing God and allowing Him to lead in every step of any pursuits is what will determine one’s success. Imagine what it would be like to be connected to the right resources, people and platforms that you need to get to that edge—divine connection is what I’m referring to? Otherwise, we can strategies on how to achieve, and even embark on this journey, but the attainment of it all depends on God’s leading and the understanding of the knowledge necessary to get there. The past indicates that the most successful people e.g. Dr. David Livingstone, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Mozart, Vincent Van Gogh, and Henry Ford, etc. In my view, am convinced all operated under their convictions to pursue their passions by harnessing the one thing they each believed was their core strength, and by so doing they inspired many generations after them. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">To perceive and behold success, I believe it is imperative that one ask he/herself the very question of what is endowed to him/her. Ensued by the will, resolve, tenacity to embark on the journey towards the destination and acknowledging that getting there will be coupled is with much activity and a price tag—as is the case with anything worthy of your time and pursuit! This reminds me of a Kikuyu proverb, “Gutire kiega kiumaga hega” meaning there is nothing of worth that is without toil. In other words, the dream is free because one has the talents, will, resolve, etc [that is of course] if he/she chooses to exploit these attributes, however; the way there is not free. Hence, something must give! There is cost involved, could be time, money, even comprising some relationship for some but in the end the dream is realized. I like my Master’s words the best, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it?”</i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">Frankly speaking, this can be overwhelming and many have shared their fears on their way, nevertheless; I find that the more I just let things be with ease and without self criticism, the more I am able to get in touch with my real niche. For now however, my prayer is to allow the Supreme Giver of all gifts to magnify the ‘it’: my passions and propensities, and trusting that as I follow Him closely, He will lead me there. After all, He is the good Sheppard/Master Creator, and only He knows just what He deposited in me, or better yet the gifts He wired within me just as is with the likes of the late Steve Jobs or Bill Gates—only they being ‘creator’/master designers know why they designed the Apple and PC computer [respectively] the way they did and for the very distinct functions though they be similar in general. And by trusting in the Master Designer, I know He will complete that which He has begun in me because He has also imbued me with the vision, power, will, tenacity, foresight to get there. Furthermore, He promised, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">“Whoever walks the road, although a fool shall not go astray.”</i> Wooohaaa, this is exciting! </div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955470521761811249.post-11888315323901382742012-02-29T16:40:00.009-08:002012-03-03T01:54:58.618-08:00Why Do I Exist?<div class="MsoNormal">Why do I Exist? I often find myself asking this question more often than I like to. At times, am skeptical and other times, am as certain and zealous as you can imagine. Whether you admit it or not, I bet you've probably asked yourself similar question at sometime in your life. If you’ve not, well ...keep on living. I dare argue we are designed to seek a deeper meaning in life, and while some find the answer earlier on in their life, for others; this the question remain unanswered. So, why do you or I exist?</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
One of my mentor remarked "Work is what we were designed to do, but Job is what we are trained to do". To contextualize this statement, the topic in discussion was surrounding the issue of how peoples’ life have transformed over the last few years either due to catastrophic events e.g. Haiti’s/Japan’s earthquake, drought in Africa, high numbers of unemployment across the global, etc. The point; we have all witnessed untold changes than we would like proving that change is perhaps the only change we should expect. I suppose what I inferred from the statement is that if I focus on the question, 'what is my work/destiny' am more likely to push forward with zeal, joy and tenacity, and ultimately reach my destiny if I faint not. However, the same is also true; if I choose to focus on the antithetical, I will end up in apathy, dissatisfied, and being tossed and turned to various directions.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
So, how do you pursue your destiny you ask? Focus on your gifts: all of us have God-given gifts that are unique to each individual. I would therefore argue that it all starts by knowing what you are best in or simply ask yourself; if money and time was not an issue, how would I be spending my life? Would I be painting, traveling, writing, fighting for justice? Once you identify what that is, proceed on to developing that gift if this is necessary e.g. sign up for voice training if your gift is singing. For others, this might mean a complete life change, seeking training or a mentor to harness your gift, and for others it might mean get your hands dirty, start doing what you love now because well, tomorrow is not guaranteed.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
The wisest man that ever lived, King Solomon asked this question, "Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before unknown [foolish] men". He continued by adding... "Like a bird that wanders from its nest [one who does not know his [gift/talents], is a man who wanders from his place [purposes/calling]".</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal">By now you are probably wondering, have I then answered the question above? My answer, yes; however, much toiling is inevitable as Rome was not build in a day. If you need some inspiration, this short text might help: <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Who Moved My Cheese by Dr. Spencer Johnson</i> or better yet, get a copy of<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"> King Solomon’s Proverbs! </i></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955470521761811249.post-13426393595307087802012-02-24T17:24:00.002-08:002012-02-24T17:39:12.484-08:00A Fresh PerspectiveRecently this thought flooded my mind, and overwhelmed my thinking for a while. A simple truth, yet proved by conditions of the world we live in. '<span style="font-style:italic;">The Strength of a Nation: spiritually, economically and militarily is in the Strength of its Men/Fathers; while the Strength of its Kings: Leaders, Rulers, Children is in the Strength of its Women/Mothers'.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7955470521761811249.post-3006875304958361682010-12-08T00:21:00.000-08:002010-12-08T00:22:53.564-08:00If you are like me, you have probably been seeking the Lord concerning a few items in your life that are yet to manifest. Since surrendering my life to the Lord, I can truly say that He has proven Himself to me over and over again. In interest of the time, I will save you my testimonies--although I have to say; testimonies are what keep me going because when I reflect on where I have been spiritually, I am able to reengage my spirit man and focus on Christ in whom I triumph. <br /><br />Jesus said, "Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you find, knock and it will be opened to you" (Mathew 7:7) and another scripture that come to mind is "You ask and receive not, because you ask amiss, that you may use it on your lusts." James 4:3. (AKJV)<br /><br />I enjoy learning and sharing with others on various topics and I occasionally sneak on line googling topics of interest of just out of curiosity on a particular issue. In keeping with this habit, I recently stumbled upon this great teacher, Dr. Myles Monroe, a man I have grown to admire--not because of his pedigrees although that is worth some accolades, but because of the wisdom he derives from the scripture. I therefore invite you to listen to the embedded video, and ask that share your commentary on what you learn and/or epiphanies.<br /><br />Enjoy!<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I1QUph-sqk&feature=BF&list=PL43B5E01801A3D53C&index=2Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0