Here it comes out, a truth I'm ashamed of,
I'm insecure and its not attractive.
I'm a child holding onto my daddy's leg
and people intimidate me and life is a stage.
But with that insecurity, comes pride,
hand in hand, its ugly and can't hide.
As I release the truth that I hold inside
These lies that feed on fear,
I'm tired of belittling thoughts and tears.
I'm sheltered; I'm uncultured
As much as I try to fit in with the crowd
the insecurity of being awkward, speaks out loud.
Even the thought of you reading this, makes me nervous
to look like a fool; this world is crippling and dangerous
This society, these people, its "coolness", its individualism,
its broadening, its various, the many paths, the many beliefs,
its not like the 50's, its not like the movies,
I miss the innocence, I miss the fantasies,
of God loving people; not these high society intellectuals,
with their money and degrees.
I hate what I see but when I like what I see,
when I know I can't match up, I'm filled with jealousy.
I can be bold and courageous when it comes to heroism,
but to be boisterous in myself, is a different situation.
I'm a coward and not outspoken, unless I'm fighting for the broken,
My heart is there for those who are humble,
for those not ashamed to admit that they stumble.
I seek hearts like mine and friendships you can't find,
to most who would read this, I think will like me less,
because I'm weak; but I know I'm free,
And God untangles the mess.
If you seek popularity, for me, that's a rarity,
but if you want a friend who would listen,
I'll encourage and lift up;
I'll even spoil you and be sincere,
because my God loved you first and wants you to hear.
Only those who find the narrow path,
will find the love that the rest have past.
So I am human, just like you,
and I have my down falls and I admit its true,
I forgive those who hurt me,
I try to love my enemies.
With all the negative that's within you and me,
there are angels, fighting for our victory.
To find His love and peace, my relationship with God,
has brought me to my knees.
In my humanness, I'm fearful, doubtful of my abilities,
In my God-sightedness, I'm beautiful and brave in spiritual qualities
I feel like the songwriter David,
whose fighting the world; Goliath,
in reality, I have no chance,
but God is my song and I fight with his breath.
He won't let me be defeated,
He gives us His words for ammunition
and His love for rest-
((These Blogs are for You. Questions or comments, my pleasure))
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
An Inspirational Short - 'Creativity'
There's a constant need to express. To create, to give, to do, to help, ...to live. Life is not what you get, but what you give. That's how the seed of life planted within us, grows. The beauty within you is there, but how can you or anyone else see this beauty, if it is hidden.
God is a creative god. He is the ultimate artist. Creating the universe and mankind is just a small part of his art portfolio. He is the great musician, He is the great constructor, who commands the universe to move and work through cycles and glow. The great commander, who controls the storms, the wind, the rain. He is the great designer, of the beautiful sky, the oceans and lands, animals, nature and human beings. He is the great healer and inventor, creating human flesh. With its self sufficiency and healing mechanisms, capabilities and senses. He is the great poet, lover and writer. He is more than words can explain. Its easy to say that God is extremely creative. Not only is he creatively complex, but He is the ultimate giver. He gave the ultimate gift, His life; his son, when Jesus died on the cross. Sometimes we don't realize how profound his actions were. He was martyred for something greater than himself. There are so many ways for us to give and because I love and long after what's within me, I know God has given us talents and a heart for beautiful purposes. It would be non-sense to say that we don't have some of his creativity. He implanted us with that desire. Its a beautiful topic. To give, is showing love. Not only can we give practically and usefully, but have we thought that are giving can be done creatively. I believe that this world could be impacted greatly if believers got out of the closet with their creativity.
We may not all be the best artists, or writers, or musicians, but God innovates and gives us what we need, to be able to give back.
I grew up loving and doing art and music. Creative at heart, my mother always encouraged my creativity, even though she never believed she had the same traits. Now I am 28 and still to this day, she says she is not creative, but I disagree. My father started his own business 20years ago, taking something so simple and making it his own. He doesn't claim to be "artistic" but took a simple can of Coca-Cola and turned it into a work of art. He now supports my family working at Farmer's Market's and Craft shows, selling recycled can's of soda and has turned them into F-14 jets, bi-planes, windmills and sailboats. My mother 20years ago also an entrepreneur, has had many different home businesses; from selling children's clothing and books at swap meets and Ebay, to creating a large business selling christian band t-shirts and posters. She sold at fairs, concerts and big venues. Her ideas and dreams came from prayer and faith; God can do anything!
I believe there are many forms of creativity, it could be creating your own business, writing a song, painting a masterpiece, or even putting a smile on someone's face.
Creativity can not be narrowed down to an art piece or a song writer, but it can be anything that impacts or can help the world. Many people have a misunderstanding of what art really is. I BELIEVE ANYONE WITH AN IDEA, IS CREATIVE. But, most people get stopped in their tracks, when they begin something and never finish it. The key is to be faithful with what you began. Finish what you start! Success is in the eye of the beholder. God is the ultimate giver and he will provide you with all that you need to be successful, diligent and creative. To complete anything is a success. That is our job. He gives us the ideas, now we must do something with them.
Start looking at yourself as one of God's counterparts. He has given us the tools; our spirits, our minds, our hearts, our senses and knowledge to move forward in the future. We are to succeed in this life. Not for the love of money and pride, but to live fruitfully in the nature of who He has made us to be.
ITS A BEAUTIFUL TOPIC...
((These Blogs are for You. Questions or comments, my pleasure))
God is a creative god. He is the ultimate artist. Creating the universe and mankind is just a small part of his art portfolio. He is the great musician, He is the great constructor, who commands the universe to move and work through cycles and glow. The great commander, who controls the storms, the wind, the rain. He is the great designer, of the beautiful sky, the oceans and lands, animals, nature and human beings. He is the great healer and inventor, creating human flesh. With its self sufficiency and healing mechanisms, capabilities and senses. He is the great poet, lover and writer. He is more than words can explain. Its easy to say that God is extremely creative. Not only is he creatively complex, but He is the ultimate giver. He gave the ultimate gift, His life; his son, when Jesus died on the cross. Sometimes we don't realize how profound his actions were. He was martyred for something greater than himself. There are so many ways for us to give and because I love and long after what's within me, I know God has given us talents and a heart for beautiful purposes. It would be non-sense to say that we don't have some of his creativity. He implanted us with that desire. Its a beautiful topic. To give, is showing love. Not only can we give practically and usefully, but have we thought that are giving can be done creatively. I believe that this world could be impacted greatly if believers got out of the closet with their creativity.
We may not all be the best artists, or writers, or musicians, but God innovates and gives us what we need, to be able to give back.
I grew up loving and doing art and music. Creative at heart, my mother always encouraged my creativity, even though she never believed she had the same traits. Now I am 28 and still to this day, she says she is not creative, but I disagree. My father started his own business 20years ago, taking something so simple and making it his own. He doesn't claim to be "artistic" but took a simple can of Coca-Cola and turned it into a work of art. He now supports my family working at Farmer's Market's and Craft shows, selling recycled can's of soda and has turned them into F-14 jets, bi-planes, windmills and sailboats. My mother 20years ago also an entrepreneur, has had many different home businesses; from selling children's clothing and books at swap meets and Ebay, to creating a large business selling christian band t-shirts and posters. She sold at fairs, concerts and big venues. Her ideas and dreams came from prayer and faith; God can do anything!
I believe there are many forms of creativity, it could be creating your own business, writing a song, painting a masterpiece, or even putting a smile on someone's face.
Creativity can not be narrowed down to an art piece or a song writer, but it can be anything that impacts or can help the world. Many people have a misunderstanding of what art really is. I BELIEVE ANYONE WITH AN IDEA, IS CREATIVE. But, most people get stopped in their tracks, when they begin something and never finish it. The key is to be faithful with what you began. Finish what you start! Success is in the eye of the beholder. God is the ultimate giver and he will provide you with all that you need to be successful, diligent and creative. To complete anything is a success. That is our job. He gives us the ideas, now we must do something with them.
Start looking at yourself as one of God's counterparts. He has given us the tools; our spirits, our minds, our hearts, our senses and knowledge to move forward in the future. We are to succeed in this life. Not for the love of money and pride, but to live fruitfully in the nature of who He has made us to be.
ITS A BEAUTIFUL TOPIC...
((These Blogs are for You. Questions or comments, my pleasure))
Monday, August 13, 2012
THE GREAT PSALM
A PEACE THAT SURPASSES ALL UNDERSTANDING.
A LOVE THAT LOVES AND HAS NO ENDING.
A JOY THAT BRINGS TEARS
AND SONGS TO THOSE WHO HEAR
THY GOD, TO BE OUR GOD,
AND THY PEOPLE, TO BE HIS PEOPLE
WE ARE HIS AND HE IS OURS
HE MADE US LOVERS OF HIS GREAT CAUSE
SINGERS AND WARRIORS
STANDING PROUD, SINGING ALOUD,
OUR GOD IS OUR SALVATION, NO SHAME, NO DOUBT
WE KNOW HIM, WE KNOW LOVE,
WE KNOW LOVE, WE KNOW SALVATION,
WE KNOW SALVATION, WE KNOW PEACE,
WE KNOW PEACE, WE KNOW JOY
WE KNOW JOY, WE KNOW HEAVEN
WE NO DOUBT, WE NO WORRY,
WE NO WORRY, WE NO FEAR,
WE NO FEAR, WE NO HATE,
WE NO HATE, WE KNOW LOVE,
WE KNOW LOVE, WE KNOW HIM,
WE KNOW HIM, WE KNOW... LIFE.
A LOVE THAT LOVES AND HAS NO ENDING.
A JOY THAT BRINGS TEARS
AND SONGS TO THOSE WHO HEAR
THY GOD, TO BE OUR GOD,
AND THY PEOPLE, TO BE HIS PEOPLE
WE ARE HIS AND HE IS OURS
HE MADE US LOVERS OF HIS GREAT CAUSE
SINGERS AND WARRIORS
STANDING PROUD, SINGING ALOUD,
OUR GOD IS OUR SALVATION, NO SHAME, NO DOUBT
WE KNOW HIM, WE KNOW LOVE,
WE KNOW LOVE, WE KNOW SALVATION,
WE KNOW SALVATION, WE KNOW PEACE,
WE KNOW PEACE, WE KNOW JOY
WE KNOW JOY, WE KNOW HEAVEN
WE NO DOUBT, WE NO WORRY,
WE NO WORRY, WE NO FEAR,
WE NO FEAR, WE NO HATE,
WE NO HATE, WE KNOW LOVE,
WE KNOW LOVE, WE KNOW HIM,
WE KNOW HIM, WE KNOW... LIFE.
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