Today we put my man Rip to rest. The funeral was short and sweet. Beautiful songs as well. At least 100 people came thru the wake on Sunday and about 50 at the funeral today. The weather was really, really bad. 9 inches of snow. But we made it.
During the funeral, I felt a strong urge to get up and say a few words. LOL
But I didn't. I sat allllll the way in the back, and they started late because of the snow. Everyone else that spoke, took way too long. So I passed.
I did do my morning prayer this morning. I had a nice talk with GOD. However, I did recognize something about my personality that I am not happy with. When I am in NY or around my NY friends, I curse ALOT. Like, almost every sentence. And then. every time I curse, I feel a little poke in my stomach! I know I'm not supposed to. I really don't want too, but it just comes out as a part of regular conversation. Then I started thinking, what else do we compromise when we are around our peers? Do we prayer quieter, or not at all over our food? Do we suppress our relationship with God so others can feel comfortable?
Last night, I had a great conversation with a couple of people over dinner. I had a friend who I hadn't seen since 1989. He told me that he came by the blog and was really surprised and really happy for me. He said that he didn't have the relationship he wanted with GOD, but the blog helped him. Then we all had a conversation about just having a relationship with HIM. It's just amazing to me how GOD puts people in your path at the RIGHT time. Years ago, I was a fool. I couldn't have said anything to him about GOD, nor would he want me too. We were just kids acting silly. Now, its like, he was looking for someone to talk to about how he felt about his relationship, and the blog came right along at the right time.
Talking about GOD over dinner with close friends ....there is nothing like it!
TODAY'S MEDITATION
No More Compromise! - I am a Christian man, and I going to be a Christian Man every day. No more trying to be cool, or not trying to offend. THANK YOU this listen GOD. I am still learning who I am. Thank the Lord that I have time to fix some things!
NO MORE COMPROMISE!!!!
I am making this post a little shorter than usual because moms is making some honey bar-b-q wings. I promise to say my GRACE!!!!!
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Today I struggle to eat healthy.... Today I struggle to be fully awake.... Today I struggle.
ReplyDeleteCorey - when I am around friends I "conform" also. I eat what they eat. I talk like they talk. And it's not always best for me. I was called to the music/vocal ministry as a child - and when ever my mouth accepts anything in or puts anything out that is not of God - i feel that same poke in the stomach that you do.
So I will do what the song say's and Just Worship!
We have all felt that around our peers. We have to be like them to be accepted. Well we all know the only one we must be like is God and that is why God has choosen you Corey to bring us togehter to help change us for the better through our love and prayers for each other. We are not perfect and we fall short at time but God will never leave us nor foresake us.
ReplyDeleteFor example Corey ask us for lent to talk and think only possible things of ourself and of others. I don't know about anyone elses progress but I truly have been tested. It's been hard but I have been holding on.
Continue to pray for me my Blog family and I will continue to pray for you all, God is not finished with us yet.
Love ya!
Thalia
Good morning everyone.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed and safe day. Just wanted to leave everyone with the affirmation.
Thalia
Subject: Daily Affirmation for March 3, 2009
The blanket of snow that fell on the east coast Sunday and Monday remind me of God’s great power. Temperatures were in the 60’s last week and are expected to be even higher this weekend. But while I sit here writing this Affirmation, the temperatures have dropped to the low teens! So, even though they predict warmer weather, you should still wear a coat or jacket for protection because the weather can change in an instant. The same goes for your spiritual protection. You need to protect yourself from the enemy every day, because he is standing by “seeking whom he may devour”. “Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints”. Be Blessed!!!
1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 6:13-18
Ay man that really blessed me fam. Thanks for keeping it real. I realized last week that I talk different in the WC media room at church than at the job. Today i laughed at a very vulgar joke. But when everyone walks away its me and HIM again. Oh. Sorry, PAPPA. Thanks for sharing your heart man....and i know your bringin back bbq!!
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