Dreams

Maya Angelou

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Dare to dream where you are going in life.

Psalm 126:1

New King James Version (NKJV)

A Joyful Return to Zion

A Song of Ascents. ,

126 When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion,
We were like those who dream

Still I Rise

Maya Angelou, 1928 - 2014  

                                         

Just like moons and like suns,
With the certainty of tides,
Just like hopes springing high,
Still I’ll rise.

Did you want to see me broken?
Bowed head and lowered eyes?
Shoulders falling down like teardrops,
Weakened by my soulful cries?

Does my haughtiness offend you?
Don’t you take it awful hard
‘Cause I laugh like I’ve got gold mines
Diggin’ in my own backyard.

You may shoot me with your words,
You may cut me with your eyes,
You may kill me with your hatefulness,
But still, like air, I’ll rise.

Does my sexiness upset you?
Does it come as a surprise
That I dance like I’ve got diamonds
At the meeting of my thighs?

Out of the huts of history’s shame
I rise
Up from a past that’s rooted in pain
I rise
I’m a black ocean, leaping and wide,
Welling and swelling I bear in the tide.

Leaving behind nights of terror and fear
I rise
Into a daybreak that’s wondrously clear
I rise
Bringing the gifts that my ancestors gave,
I am the dream and the hope of the slave.
I rise
I rise
I rise.

From And Still I Rise by Maya Angelou. Copyright © 1978

You may write me down in history
With your bitter, twisted lies,
You may trod me in the very dirt
But still, like dust, I’ll rise.

As always be Blessed and give a Blessing.  

Angel

Hearing the voice of Maya Angelou is like listening to good gospel music. It is so Angelic. Yes Dr. Maya Angelou had a purpose in life and many stories to tell. Lucky for us her information is documented in her books,plays and poems. Today we should celebrate the life of Maya Angelou.

Exodus 23:20

New King James Version (NKJV)

The Angel and the Promises

²⁰ “Behold, I send an Angel before you to keep you in the way and to bring you into the place which I have prepared. 

           Phenomenal Women:




Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.
I'm not cute or built to suit a fashion model's size
But when I start to tell them,
They think I'm telling lies.
I say,
It's in the reach of my arms
The span of my hips,
The stride of my step,
The curl of my lips.
I'm a woman
Phenomenally.
Phenomenal woman,
That's me
                   Maya Angelou

I learned from my mother everybody in your life is not suppose to be in your life.  Some people are suppose to pass thru. Life changes and people change that is to be expected. When you have challenges to address pick up the Bible or a book from
Maya Angelou collection.
Yes Maya Angelou is a Phenomenal Woman.  Today as a random act of kindness let a young women know no matter  the odds , she is Phenomenal. Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Giving

Yes God request 10% of our earning to be donate as a tithe. He also ask us to spare a little of our time to help others.

Matthew 5:42-44

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁴² Give to him who asks you, and from him who wants to borrow from you do not turn away.

Love Your Enemies

⁴³ “You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor^[a] and hate your enemy.’ ⁴⁴ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you,

Goodwill Industries make a difference

Today our society sensationalize being a hoarder. Their is a TV show called Hoarders. By giving to organizations like Goodwill
you can help create jobs or help someone that needs clothing for a new Career. Maybe even used furniture for a new apartment.
I mention to my cousin Carolyn I was going to slow down. I realize I can't. Just Sunday I was doing my community service at Hope assistant living facility. So I will continue my support for the needy not the greedy. As a random act of kindness clean house and give.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Mental Illiness

Community mourns victims of killing spree

California community mourns victims of killing spree

It is amazing how the National Rifle Association has no comment about the right to bear arms when it comes to the mentally ill.  May is Mental Illness awareness month.

Psalm 73:21-24

New King James Version (NKJV)

²¹ Thus my heart was grieved,
And I was vexed in my mind.
²² I was so foolish and ignorant;
I was like a beast before You.
²³ Nevertheless I am continually with You;
You hold me by my right hand.
²⁴ You will guide me with Your counsel,
And afterward receive me to glory  

• Here in Georgia our Governor Deal sign a bill that would allow anyone to display a gun at church ,parks,restaurants really anywhere. Again we all need think about who we elect to public office. As a random act of kindness if you have a love one that is mentally ill check on their safety. Be a Blessing give a Blessing not a gun.
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Memorial Day

Christ driving money lenders from temple

This is the day we acknowledge all of our fallen solders that have helped in
protecting our lives.

Deuteronomy 20:1-4

New King James Version (NKJV)

Principles Governing Warfare

20 “When you go out to battle against your enemies, and see horses and chariots and people more numerous than you, do not be afraid of them; for the Lord your God is with you, who brought you up from the land of Egypt. ⁴ for the Lord your God is He who goes with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.

Today let us also pray for mothers that have lost a child due to abduction,bad choices,drugs,gangs,violence and war. From the streets of Atlanta,Chicago and the classrooms of Nigeria. A women's work is never done.  Today as a random act of kindness let a young person know
their battle belongs to God.  Be a Blessing give a Blessing.

Congratulations!

Psalm 139:1-6

God’s Perfect Knowledge of Man

For the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David.

 139 O Lord, You have searched me and known me.

² You know my sitting down and my rising up;
You understand my thought afar off.
³ You comprehend my path and my lying down,
And are acquainted with all my ways.
⁴ For there is not a word on my tongue,
But behold, O Lord, You know it altogether.
⁵ You have hedged me behind and before,
And laid Your hand upon me.
⁶ Such knowledge is too wonderful for me;

It is high, I cannot attain it    
                                                                                                      
                                             

To all Graduates just remember you are never alone in your journey thru life. As a random act of kindness show spiritual support to any young person that needs some guidance. Be a Blessing and give a Blessing!

Congratulations to all of our Graduates from kindergarten thru College. This is a major milestone in your life.

Anger Management

We learn how to treat each other as we grow up with our family. This is very important. We learn to care,love ,respect and share. Love begins at home

April and Michael Jace

Psalm 37:7-9

New King James Version (NKJV)

⁷ Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him;
Do not fret because of him who prospers in his way,
Because of the man who brings wicked schemes to pass.
⁸ Cease from anger, and forsake wrath;
Do not fret—it only causes harm.

⁹ For evildoers shall be cut off;
But those who wait on the Lord,
They shall inherit the earth.

Walk away when the going gets tough. This week the Jace family represented many people around the world that need to learn how to walk away and rest in the Lord. As a random act of kindness let someone know that peace lies within and to trust in God. Be a Blessing give a Blessing.