Out of all the things that I have learned or experienced, through the good or bad the most important thing that I have learned in my life was that there is truly a God. Without him, I know for a fact that I wouldn't have made it today to write this blog. Everything that I am or will become is because God, has allowed it to happen. Through my personal trails and tribulations I have realized that God doesn't allow anything to happen, without a purpose, reason or plan. Even though I have experienced my share of personal struggles I know that each of them were only test from God. If you happen to be reading this know this, everything that each of us will experience has already been written and is the will of God. That why one shouldn't be concerned or worry, because God our Father in Heaven always keeps a watchful eye on his children. He knows when we are hurting, he knows what we are thinking and he also knows what we need. When the world is against us God our Father and his son Jesus will always be by your side.
I know that there are some that may question God's very existence. Then there are some that would be, so bold to say that man came from other offspring's, other than God. My question would be to them, if that was so who created them and where did those life forms come from? If you don't know, then you should know that they were created by something or by someone very powerful. Who else could be so creative or more powerful other than our awesome, most powerful God? Revelation 4:11 You are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for you have created all things, and for your pleasure they are and were created. If you ever question where you get your blessing or where you come from, know this everything you are or will become is because of God. For the word says, Exodus 4:11 The LORD said to him, "Who gave human beings their mouths? Who makes them deaf or mute? Who gives them sight or makes them blind? Is it not I, the LORD? In other words if you don't know, now you do know that you were created by the blessing of God. May God continue to bless you always, Charles Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Proverbs 8:30 Then I was constantly at his side. I was filled with delight day after day, rejoicing always in his presence, John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. John 1:3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.
There has been some talk that thirty is the new twenty, forty is the new thirty and fifty is the new forty. Lets all stop, then realize this very important fact, none of us are getting any younger. As bad as most of us want to hold onto yesterday, one thing that will never change, today is right before us and yesterday is now in the past or gone. Despite all the creams, surgeries, our physical training, the vitamins many of us take daily or our advance technology none of this will keep us young or have the ability to make us live forever. Even though there are many scientific break through, there is no fountain of youth or magical pill waiting to save or change the people that seek to live forever. There is only one certain one day each us shall one day die. The only way any of us can live forever is by having believing and having faith in God. While you ponder what I just wrote, understand this all I did was give you a dose of Reality.( 1 Timothy 4:8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.)
Have a blessed day,
Charles
Luke 10:20 However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven."
As a writer , a salesperson and sometimes a counselor , I get the privilege of meeting people from all walks of life. Whats so refreshing is when you meet people from other, backgrounds, cultures, religions or race is when you learn something new that can help you in the future. But whats also refreshing is when you can help pass on some of that valuable knowledge to others. I always believed if you have the opportunity to help someone in need, that you should do whatever it takes to help or encourage them. Which brings me to the topic of today, Don't take it personal. I truly believe that the reason why a lot of us get ourselves in trouble or why we get so angry easily is because sometimes we don't listen and then take the advice given personal. The things we should take personal we don't and the things we shouldn't take personal we do.Whats funny is when our fathers, mothers, friends, teachers, Pastors or siblings try to help or give advice, we often think that they are only trying to tear us down. When in fact the only reason they give advice or try to help is out of love.
What made me realize this fact was after I was had a conversation with my son. I was explaining to him the reason why a man should do certain things for himself and why he shouldn't depend or expect others to help him. I was also explaining why he shouldn't have his pants hanging off of him, why he should go to school and why he should go to church on Sundays. Believe it or not, he took our conversation personal and thought I was attacking his character. What he didn't realize then, but he does now is that I wasn't trying to offend him, nor was I trying to attack him. I was only giving him advice, because I been on the road that he has been on before. Also I didn't want him to make the same mistakes as I have and that I loved him. It wasn't effecting me, that his pants was hanging off and if he didn't go to school that really didn't bother me either. Because I already went to school and my life has already been established. After all like he said before, it is his life. I was only trying to enhance him and make him a better man. That is when I sat him down and said Son, when I see you I see greatness, you may not see it now but in time you will realize I was only trying help bring it out of you. I was only trying to protect you and keep you from making some serious mistakes that may hurt you for a lifetime. In time you will see that I am right, so don't take it personal because I care. If you happen to be reading this and someone is trying to give you a little advice or if they are giving you some constructive criticism. Don't take it to heart or personal because it's only whisper, thought and blessing from God.
May God continue to bless you,
Charles
Proverbs 13:10 Only by pride comes contention: but with the well advised is wisdom.
Proverbs 13:9 The light of the righteous shines brightly, but the lamp of the wicked is snuffed out.
Life, when you think about it, what thoughts come to your mind ,when you think about your own or others ? I know if you happen to be reading this at this moment, then just like millions of others worldwide, have endured many storms. After all no one is spared of their share of trails, tribulations or struggles and death doesn't discriminate it doesn't care how young ,old, rich, poor or whoever we happen to be. In time each of us will experience things, we never could imagine. Yes,the unexpected can or will happen even to the healthiest, successful, richest or wealthiest of us. People sometimes will be mean, do nasty things,some men or women will be unfaithful and while others will be down right ugly. That is why its so important to enjoy life to the fullest, to forgive, forget, move on and never hold on to, new or old grudges. After all life must and will go on,with our without you. Live, then you will learn that the good or the bad will fade away in time and the only thing in the world, that truly last forever is God.
My late grandmother would always say to me as a child, when I cried, complained or when I was stressed out or worried," With Gods good, grace she would say, there will always be a tomorrow. Yes it may be raining today, but someday the sun will shine. Stop your crying Baby! Don't complain, never let or allow anyone to bother you and don't let evil people or the devil to steal your joy! Stop worrying about what happened today or yesterday and always make plans for tomorrow. Because whats bad today, will be gone tomorrow and Time does Heals All Wounds. One day you will be disappointed, your feelings may be hurt , but you have to act like a man and get over it. Just because something bad has happen, you should never loose your courage or your faith! Because the very next day you, will be healed, things will be good, you will feel a whole lot better. Life will be wonderful and everything you touch will turn to gold or become a blessing, all with the grace of God. Why you may ask? Because, Time my grandson, Heals All Wounds.
Have a blessed day,
Charles
Matthew 6:34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient to the day is the evil thereof. Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Luke 12:22 Then Jesus said to his disciples: "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat; or about your body, what you will wear.
If you happen to be reading this or if someone happens to be reading this to you or for you, then know this God has truly blessed you. After all its a blessing to be alive and everyday, that one lives is a blessing. Yes we all have had our good days , as well as our bad days, but through it all God has always been there for each of us. Just like the birds in the sky, the fish in the sea or the simple animals or mammals on land . Just as God has provided for them, he will always do for his most prized creation man. For God our Father in Heaven loves us all and will continue to bless us always. The question that should be asked is how does one receive the full blessing of the Lord? Or how do I get God our Father in Heaven to answer my prayers? For the answers to these questions, I have an easy answer. Try doing the small or simple things that God requires and he will pour out more blessings than one can receive .My mother would always say to me as a child, that if one could master doing the small or simple things right , then the big things or bigger challenges in life becomes easy. She would always say, Chuck make up your bed, clean up your room, pay attention in class and always no matter what you do respect your elders. If you do these things correctly she explained , then you will grow up into a productive individual and a man of Gods own heart. As she continued to explain to me that we are all Gods children, but so few of us actually acknowledge that fact.(Luke 12:8 "I tell you, whoever publicly acknowledges me before others, the Son of Man will also acknowledge before the angels of God.)
As one would think about my mothers words and the Bible verse just quoted one thought should come to mind, doing the right things in life should be simple, but in reality its not. The reason why is because the world we live in is imperfect and also because there is an evil presence ( the devil) around us, that keeps or is constantly influencing us from doing even the simple things right. That is why one of the simple things that God our Father in Heaven requires us to do , is so important, prayer .What are the other simple things that pleases God, that can help us get the full blessing from the Lord? The answer to that question is simple, by praying everyday, giving our Father in Heaven, thanks and praise. As simple as that may sound, many of us sometime neglect even the the smallest things and many us forget just how important they are. Going to church, paying one tithes, offerings, prayer daily and giving praise, may sound simple or small. But as my mother would always say to me as a child , "By doing the small or simple things right in life, in time will make big or larger things seem easy". To put is plainly if one does whats required by God then its, in his promise that they will receive the full blessing of the Lord.
Have a blessed day,
Charles Psalm 24:5 They will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from God their Savior. Psalm 103:11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; Psalm 112:1 Praise the LORD. Blessed are those who fear the LORD, who find great delight in his commands.
If you happen to be reading this, I have a question to ask you. Have you ever been or reached a moment in your life where nothing short of a miracle can help or save you? When these moments occur, its come without notice or warning. A phone call in the middle of the night , a strange text at the end of the day or an unexpected knock at the door, can sometime bring forth bad news, so harsh that it can either break your heart or spirits. During these times the strongest of us can feel or become helpless. Why? Because in some cases there is no one other than God that can deliver or get us out of our current situations.Whats worse than that most people and even some of our own family members during these times, don't want to have anything to do with you or they may turn their backs. The question I have for you today is do you believe in Miracles? Do you believe that even today, that God still touches his people and preforms Miracles? The reason why I ask these questions, because in certain situations these are the things that test our beliefs, convictions and our own faith in God.
As you ponder those questions, I have a question of my own to ask you. Are you in need of a blessing, help or A Miracle? If your answer is yes, then right now at this very moment, I would like you to pray with me. Oh precious God, Our Father in Heaven, we need you. The world we live in is turning into a terrible place. Our children are going astray and our men or women are having an identity crisis. The men want to be women and the women want to be men. The divorce rate is at an all time high, families are being torn apart and jobs are hard to find . Touch them father, heal them, rescue these lost souls and restore them to their rightful place. Let your light , your glory shine and your Holy Spirit, shine brightly through them. On their behalf , Father I ask you to help the person that's reading this at this very moment. What ever problem that they may face, let them know that they are not alone and that you will never leave or forsake them them. For you are the Alpha, the Omega the beginning and the end. You have all power in your hands Father God and even in today's time you still preform countless miracles. As this person seeks your face, heal them, show them love and remove any obstacle or anything that may cause them pain. For they are in need of A Miracle, please provide it for them in Jesus name we pray. Amen!
To you who have just read and prayed with me, I would like to say," May God continue to bless you, then keep you safe from harm. I also want you to know that God still cares, he loved you before you were born and still loves you even today. As you go through your struggles, know this you will never be alone.Why? Because its his promise and its in his word. God has always been with you and if you just reach out to him, he will hear your prayer. If you seek a blessing or a miracle, all you have to do is ask and very soon after that you will be blessed with true A Miracle from God.
Have a blessed day,
Charles
John 16:23 In that day you will no longer ask me anything. Very truly I tell you, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. Hebrews 13:5 Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as you have: for he has said, I will never leave you, nor forsake you.
As a young man, I used to hear an old saying," You can do bad all by yourself". As a man now who have grown both older and wiser I began to understand this statement very well. To those who don't, know what this statement means I'll explain. It means is if you are in a relationship or in a marriage and one party is not contributing to the relationship or marriage, doing so puts the full burden on the one that is working or providing for the home or family. It also makes it harder on the individual who has to work, pay all the bills, then do all of the household chores and on top of that raise children by themselves. While, the other party in the relationship is laying back, being lazy or waiting on a job. That makes it hard when supporting a family and it can be very stressful .What makes life harder to bare is, the lack of respect or the lack of appreciation that the person that is doing all the work gets. When the person or spouse, are feeling unappreciated then resentment settles in and is fuel for the devil to come in then destroy the relationship. This is especially difficult on, single fathers and mothers. Because being a single parent is hard enough, by itself, no one wants a strange man or woman over their children and does not need the extra stress of a lazy adult. This is one of the reasons why, people should only live together, if they are planning on getting married in the near future.God does not condone people living together and only approves of marriage. Besides that living together is a sin and if you love a person enough to live with them, you should love them enough to marry. If you do not love them enough to marry, then the answer to a question anyone should ask themselves in this situation should be answered. (Do I have a future with this person or is this person marriage material ? )
What married people should realize is that both are there, to care, to help, love and support each other through the good times as well as the bad times. The man is the body and the woman is the rib. Real men should step up and support their spouses or their families. Real women should also step up and support their spouses or their families also. Both men and women need to act the part, appreciate each other, then be there for each other in more ways than one. Each should be help mates, that are there for emotional support as well as financial support. Its no fun having to do everything and no one will be happy if one part of the couple or marriage is doing more than the other. That is why everyone should do their part in making a marriage or relationship work. When the man or woman are feeling low, in need of love, support or just want someone to talk to each should do their part. Men should be what the Bible intended on them being the head of the house and the provider for the family. Women should also be what God wants them to be, that good thing, the rib and help mate. When men or women attack each other and bring each other down, no one wins. The only one it pleases is the devil. God is not pleased with couples who fight against each other, put each other down and he is not happy with unappreciative or uncooperative spouses or mates. In Gods eyes marriage is a blessing and a contract sign in blood between him and the married couple. To all you single people who have their boyfriends, girlfriends, man or woman living with them, I want you to remember this, its a sin and our Father in Heaven is not pleased. No, its not better to get to know them better while living together, in fact the devil will be in the middle of your relationship and your future will be filled more bad times than good. Try the proven but old fashion way, live apart. That way God will be in the middle of it and if this person is really meant to be your husband or wife, God will reveal it to you both in time. The old saying is ,You can do bad all by yourself and divorce is at a all time high. Don't make the same mistake as so many newly or currently divorced people have. Instead try Gods approach because it works. After all you can do bad or just fine all by yourself.
Be blessed,
Charles
1 Corinthians 7 : 3
(3)Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: like wise also the wife unto the husband
