Well it's been a couple of weeks since I last posted. And this week has been a crazy one. The thing that nearly took me out was Stephen “tWich” Boss, the dancing DJ for Ellen DeGeneres and judge on “World of Dance” committed suicide. And then I saw a video on multi-media about the advances of science to create artificial wombs to grow babies in. Lord!!!! Can you imagine the implications of growing babies in an atmosphere that can capture data electronically and shoot messages to the parents via text message. We’ve got to talk more about the “Let’s just replace God” scientific exploits. But talk about this suicide thing.
Here I am sitting in my semi-high-rise loft-type apartment overlooking a lighted courtyard. The Christmas tree is glowing and there’s just peace... Although life isn’t exactly what I wanted to be at this time, and I feel a little anxious and frustrated, I have to admit.... this compared to what others are experiencing is heaven... I AM BLESSED, I know it and I’m grateful. Thinking about tWich and what he must’ve been going through to take his own life and leave 3 babies and a wife... tears my heart out. It just goes to show, what you see may not reflect the reality of things. But what I do know is that the miracle of HAVING A NEW DAY TO MAKE CHANGE, is a REAL GIFT!
I get that circumstances, health, financial woes and so many other things can make us feel helpless and depressed... and depression almost forces a person “want to be alone” which isolates us form other’s... not just their prying questions, helpful antidotes, etc... which don’t always help. But it also blocks help from getting to us. Please if you are feeling hopelessly depressed don’t isolate yourself, call the SUICIDE HOTLINE (1-800-273-8255) or reach out to someone for PRAYER and assistance. Words may not help all that much, but words and actions will. What you ALLOW to be in your life makes all the difference in the world.
Self-Development is the gift I try to share with you, but even I know life is not always going to be up. The challenge is meeting every circumstance in the best way that you can. When life is down, and you're feeling depressed, the whispering starts... tempting you to do this evil to self and others... The temptation to isolate yourself and then to harm yourSELF, see it for what it really is... it’s a spirit designed to take you out! But know “There is no new Temptation that is not common to man that God will not provide a door of escape for.” And I get that we get tired of praying and hoping that someone will rescue us. I know it’s tiring trying and trying, hoping and praying and not seeing change. But the real issue is YOUR CHOICE. If you believe in God, He will give you a door... but! If the solution isn’t exactly what you asked for, or looks a little different, will you choose it? The old people used to say: God will help you … IF YOU LET HIM. Now if you don’t believe the help is coming... that’s quite another snare.
In this season, surround yourself with people that love you, soak up laughter and good conversation (be real about what you’re going through) and let it re-fill your heart and feed your soul. That’s where you’ll find joy and hope. Just don’t be alone, it’s the isolated one that becomes EASY PREY. Accept the help and care loved one’s offer... just choose 1 another day. Your help IS coming, even if it’s a door (a way to escape) but CHOOSE LIFE! And if no one has said so...
You are loved, you are not a burden, your life has value and a REAL purpose. There is only 1 you and you are important! We love you; we need you and we want you around... LIFE IS THE GIFT So don't give it up. If you are struggling to see the good, you are on the wrong path. If you need help finding the WAY, or you need someone to talk to, I got you, click here.