Gumdrops..Hurricanes..and Joy - Retro [040715]~

I am under attack and this is the case certainly, and without doubt.  However, I know that He who resides inside of Me is far greater than he who is in this world. I shall stand on that Heard True Word (Rhema Eteos Logos) and push onward and upward from this lowly place.  Nobody ever promised me a journey of sunshine and gumdrops.  One is mistaken if they think a path of righteousness is one without trials or challenges.  There are many times of gut retching laughter and one’s fair tastes of the Zoe life.  But to believe that one’s Walk will be without a missed step, a fall or two, demanding a warrior stance at times –is simply naïve and sadly underestimating the importance of Your Life as it stands to the world and your impact to today’s tribulations and hurting people who need you..Yes YOU! (and You –for those like “not me”)  Sometimes you just have to pray you’ll come out on the other side victorious and beholden of True Joy.  The trick is, you have to Believe in your own vision for your future; even if that future is tomorrow because you’re just trying to get through the day.  Understand that unless you master how fake it til you make it in even the most downtrodden of times; you will experience the many throws of the human condition, along with all its’ potential pitfalls and hurricanes.  KNOW that He who is in you is truly FAR greater than he who is in this world; and exercise the principles of Faith at every turn, keeping God’s True Word at the precipice of every existential experience –then and only then will you be able to truly count your trials as joy.  I pray for those who are hurting themselves, hurting someone else, or deeply hurting; because you should receive relief from your state of being in those dark places, if only to take a few deep breaths…Please accept the Love that is due you!  Live a blessed life and walk with Love, forgiveness, and tolerance of other humans, regardless of what they may have done to you!  Keep your head on a swivel, to be aware of when the enemy attacks, so as not to be caught unarmed, without proper armor, and blindsided because you had your heart and mind in a place less than best!  Pray daily or moment-to-moment to whomever you believe in; and watch how much impact such talks will have on your life’s journey.  Use God’s guidance along your path as a compass!  And whatever you do, NEVER stop dreaming big!!

- Listening to Jared belt out Alibi and Kings and Queens….In defense of our dreams –INDEED!