Another one? Betrayal Connection! August 8, 2008

BETRAYAL! one of the most painful, embrassing, and incomprehensive truths to face in life especially in the marital relationship.

Of course, those of us tucked away in private life have an advantage, you could say… the world is not watching.  However, for high profilers, this is another matter…

How do you get over betrayal, whether public display or private?  You start by facing the truth–imperfect people living by an inconsistent value system.  It’s simple. Saying one thing, but doing something totally different.  Advocating truth, and moral behavior, but living a lie.

Living by inconsistent values results in broken lives, relationships, and dreams.  It affects all of society either directly or indirectly. 

Will we ever realize that we are all connected, and what we do affects more people than we know?   (Read Acts 17:26). Regardless of the color of your skin, betrayal hurts the white woman just like it does the black woman.  And when it’s all said and done they both can share the pain, the embarassment, and incomprehensive truth.  Now First Lady of Detroit, and First Lady of New York are connected by the pains of betrayal caused by their “mayor” husbands who chose to live by inconsistent values as leaders.

Fading flowers, withering grass September 10, 2007

I attended a funeral (also called “a celebration of life”) on Saturday.  My sister in Christ had just celebrated a birthday on July 24; and now family and friends were gathered to celebrate her short-lived life that ended unexpectedly due to an aneurysm.

Several friends and family members shared their expressions of love and heartfelt sympathy.  Although their expressions centered around their relationship with Sharon, they all concluded one thing: Sharon enjoyed life because she understood it was a gift from God.  She loved people. Her smile revealed her inner peace and happiness.  Her excitement about life touched the heart of others and changed their perspectives. 

As I drove home, my thoughts about the frailty of life caused me to search within my soul to seek solace in the only thing that gives me hope– the Word of God.

I Peter 1:24 states, “All men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fade, but the word of the Lord stands forever.

 The truth for me is this: Each breath I take comes with no guarantee that I will take another one; therefore I choose to live a lifestyle that keeps my hope of everlasting life alive.

Perhaps, for those who live life to the fullest with gratefulness and praise to God for every moment are the ones who are better prepared to let go so quickly.

June 27, 2007

I have really put forth an effort to change my perception of people, especially women in the workplace.  I’m trying hard to see through dark clouds that seems to cover the souls of some women I know.  From their behavior, their soul is filled with fearful dread and is causing them to sell their soul to the devil. I am more cautious about being judgmental and critical.  When I find myself baffled by the behaviors and pettiness of other women, I do an inward check immediately.  It helps me to examine myself before placing someone under the microscope. 

I’d hoped that I’d really grown substantially in this area until I witnessed another situation recently.  It’s really hard to comprehend how women can be so petty and pitiful while trying to provide professional counseling and guidance to others. 

I’m trying to make sense of it all; I’m hopeful..