" aggressive, responsive, creative, malicious, plummet, showcase, idolize, embrace, project, submit "
When I saw these words, the first thought that came to my mind was MERCY. Not knowing how I would tie them all into a complete thought, I came here, to SP for an idea. Kinda like cheating, looking for an idea to jumpstart my creative effort for today.....
'WE LEAVE OUR HEARTS UNPROTECTED
LIKE CLOCKWORK
WE SUBMIT OUR PAINS
TO A GOD THAT HAS WARNED US
REPEATEDLY
DO NOT TRUST IN MAN
TRUST IN ME'
In showcasing a portion of Libby's phrase in her post, I let the ramifications sink into my id that we seem to idolize men too much, indeed. We submit the best parts of us to people who do not have our best interests at heart. Our best creative efforts sometimes go for naught when we try to project an idea onto others that does not embrace the biblical teachings of love, and friendship we are supposed to have with all our brothers and sisters, in, and out of season.
I sometimes wonder what would happen if God aggressively reprimended us for direct insubordination, expecially when we do things against what He has warned us about, and we do it repeatedly. I am just so glad that we have a sort of 'GET OUT OF JAIL FREE' CARD...in the form of MERCY. That is...unwarranted favor. A pardon, so to speak. Almost like He just turning His head, cause He already know 'we gonna mess up again' ...LOL. He already knows if it is malicious, or done out of confusion. I'm just gonna say confused, but we know some things we do...we do them because we want to. God knows our hearts. Believe that!
In the many times that my own faith has plummeted, I have found myself asking, and pleading for His grace. His mercy. I don't know....as long as I am in this world, I will be tempted, and I will always be working on me; working to better myself. Before my mercy runs out. And, it will run out.
Life can be over for anyone of us, at any moment. Even in the middle of our mess. It is better for me, to spend my life trying to do good things, make good "long range" decisions. Think twice about how I want my life to affect others, and take this responsive approach to everything that goes on around me, and in my environment. I want to be more aggressive in how I make better decisions, in how I project my image, and in my words. Because my words can kill..
or they can heal..
His grace and mercy is sufficient Joyce...you are right, He does know our hearts and whatever we do, He knows our intent. You have a heart of wisdom and you have been such a cheerful giver of yourself through your writing and I am sure that He will in turn bless you for it...I really enjoyed this today because a lot is going on in my world and I need some spiritual enlightment from time to time. THANX!!!
ReplyDeleteAfro...the problems I face, we all face. We need to uplift each other. I hope my words can inspire you to the good that's in you. Thanks for your compliment, and for stopping by
ReplyDeleteJakuper; this post is powerful and so on point.....it's by his grace that we're still here with a chance to turn things around......I'm thakful that each day is a fresh batch of mercies for you and for me.....
ReplyDeleteharry..thanks for stopping by...
ReplyDeleteI love life, and I know I have to acknowledge God in everything I do
At this moment I can make no comment...this piece has spoken so many words needed but not accepted by me as of yet...Another heartfelt piece Sunshine....
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