Despite my sins

Despite my sins

Despite my sins, oh GOD, YOU still strive to encourage, enlighten and inspire me…

Despite my sins, oh GOD, YOU never cease to seek to move me to accomplish your will for my life--as there are many an instance I see your involvement in my life--moving me to do that which you have called me to do--for YOUR glory and my blessing…

“Suffering with, lies become truth syndrome"

     Some people tell themselves lies so often and thus convince themselves the lies are truth. In some instances, I call this, “Suffering with, lies become truth syndrome.”

     Though they have been told, or even worse, know the lies are lies, or are not factual, they convince themselves otherwise.

     Sometimes in part due to a lack of knowledge of truth, i.e., ignorance, other instances due to a blatant wantonness for self-gain and or self-gratification.

     Let us describe the earlier as naive, and the later as self-absorbed with ulterior motives.

     Either case, there is truly nothing beneficial gained for them or the person or persons with whom they are dealing, as the interaction between them and whomever is based upon refutable errancies, and or full-blown lies.

     “What is the significance here Shaun?”, you may be asking this former and later question, “Why does this matter to you so much that you would write about it?”

     My answer to both questions is, “Truth.” How are we to interact and or live in falsehoods? How are we to grow spiritually, mentally, or emotionally, if our trust and faith are in lies? The answer to these two questions, “We cannot.”

Let us discuss the significance, of context

Let us discuss, "The significance, of context..."

The context of the time of an occurrence, the context of conditioning, the context within which things occur, context in regards to the individual or individuals, with whom we are dealing—the  influences that have shaped them mentally, emotionally and physically—all these, seeming random or irrelevant, are truly of profound significance.

It is often said that perception is everything, well I argue without comprehending the context within which things occur, that perception is often distorted, biased and thus potentially in accurate and thus why we experience discord in many instances.

Thus let us pay closer attention to context; let us not allow our perception to be skewed, as a result of not giving context its due consideration.

Because of a lack of faith

Because of a lack of faith, many subsequently lack the courage, discipline and obedience to walk in GOD'S will, and thus literally become accomplices to the devil and instruments of his sabotage and destruction of others in addition to their own lives.

“Limited in our scope,” or perception and understanding

The inability to be logical and reason, or chosen willingness to live in ignorance...the conscious decision to dwell there, at times makes it extremely difficult to hold a conversation with some individuals.

I find it more and more difficult to accept conditions I am forced to accept.

Why not “work at finding the solution,”-- instead of focusing upon, and or staying in the problem?

Why not operate with a “problem solving mindset,”-- rather than one of pessimism and constantly focusing on the negative(s) and using them as an excuse to remain in turmoil and struggle?

We know the obstacles exist--so why not work to "overcome" them, and or construct ways to move around them, and or lessen their impact(s), or better yet obliterate them all together?

Let us not be “Limited in our scope, perception and understanding”—let us seek resolution and thus growth, and shared prosperity and blessings for all involved, in all our dealings with one another.

Your priceless intangibles are my and our blessings

Your priceless intangibles are my and our blessings.

Your smile, laugh, touch, care, concern, love and GODLY character wrapped in GODLY integrity, enrich my life. 

Knowing you are happy brings me immeasurable happiness.

I could not, not reciprocate support, encouragement, enlightenment, nor myself, even if I desired to, as you have given all these—all of yourself—and deserve no less than all of me.

Your priceless intangibles are my and our blessings as we are one flesh.

I thank GOD for you daily, throughout the day. My life would not be the same without you--thank you for all you bring to my, and our life together. Thank you for loving and obeying GOD, for without you being you, I would not be me, nor we, us.

Stay the course--persevere

Stay the course--persevere, as there will be very lonely times--literal days and even years--the season must last as long as GOD deems necessary

There will be extreme alienation and ostracism

There will be extreme points of sadness and maybe even depression

However, you must never give up in regards to fulfilling GOD’S will--As well in areas of sin--repent as often as needed--but never fully give up

Persevere and keep moving toward GOD and striving to fulfill HIS will for your life

As one-day, your day of deliverance will arrive

The temporary pleasure of sin...

     The temporary pleasure, comfort, or satisfaction we derive from sin, or any rebellion in regards to GOD'S will or commandments will never, replace the blessings HE would have blessed us with if we had persevered and or turned from the sin we choose to commit. 

     Always seek GOD and HIS will; it will always be better for us in the end.

Real "Super-heroes" bleed

Real "Super-heroes" bleed...

Real "Super-heroes,” GODLY men and women, bleed, cry and experience pain, and accept they need GOD.

Foolish males, foolish females, believe the myths and try to go it alone never connecting, never opening up, never truly allowing someone else in.

They manipulate and deceive all the while telling themselves I am an island, I need no one, I, can do it, "alone.”

Wise GODLY men and women realize all humans hurt, cry, and need others—especially GOD.

"We all bleed"--Just as Jesus did...

It subsequently is our Spiritual conditioning and state, which affects our mental and emotional: Super-heroes, male and female acknowledge this. Without GOD, the effort of any-type is pointless--for without GOD it will fail.

I want to stop running LORD, running from YOUR will for my life

    I want to stop running LORD, running from your will for my life, the tasks and the desired end, you choose for me from before the beginning of time. I thus desire in many instances clarity, so that I may attain the necessary wisdom and discernment to move in the direction and directions that you desire.

     It is at times such a difficult task, not as much to obey, but to know and to believe. For in those moments of clarity I confidently walk in faith in the direction and ways I sense and at times do know, you desire. MY LORD-- there are other times, however, I am sure of nothing, not your will, whether this is yours or my will, will this lead to blessings or curses. The confusion, the lack of clarity, the doubt…it is not fear, it is a lack of knowing, “Is this Jehovah-GOD’S will?”

     Belief leads to confidence, which leads to commitment and action. From this stems completion and your glorification…in all things. The little things are less difficult, I smile and laugh thinking of these, but they are just as important to you as the things I deem huge.

     I pray for YOUR bestowing of wisdom and discernment upon me, YOUR humble servant LORD, so that I may fulfill YOUR will in confidence and in faith.