Not sure how many folks may read this, but I know there are at least 14 who will…& that’s a good thing. It’s a very lonely & frustrating feeling to know at times that no one cares & no one listens. I get it, we’re all wrapped up in our day-to-night world & we do what we do to make it by. But then we begin to wonder at some point in our lives, what is important, what are our individual lives culminating to be?
Unfortunately, our world today has drifted more towards
individualism which erodes a stable community.
Lone wolves & untamed stallions wreak havoc on peaceful pastures. The same is true in any society. We all have our dreams &
aspirations. I ask you…are yours of you,
or of them? Are your goals for selfish
gain or worldly wealth? You cannot have
it both ways, but you can gain yourself while making the world wealthier. Should that not be all our dreams…to make the
world better than we found it & in so doing enrich ourselves in ways that
money & possession has no equal or claim.
It is hard to explain to those clouded in confusion. But to those of you that are searching & have seen the subtle clues along your life’s journey & to those that have found the hidden treasure buried deep within yourself, we owe it to those who are lost…but have not given up hope or faith. We are obligated to share the trinkets of knowledge we’ve uncovered, or this world will never know true wisdom & love.
Last week in Church Pastor Garrett said he knew everyone had
at least one thing in their lives they would like to change. One thing, at least, that you need to pray
& work on to be a better person for yourself & those around you. I have a couple of not so healthy habits, but
that is not what I struggle with most in my individual quest of developing into
a better person…physically, intellectually & spiritually. You see, it starts there…right there…with you
& only you. What can you do
personally that will help the world around you be a better place. For some it is basic & simple, for others
it can be complex & confusing.
I don’t know your situation or what you would choose to make better in your life, but for me it is very easy to identify. The one thing I pray every day for (often more than once) is controlling my temper. It is interesting how the Lord can help you in your efforts if you are faithful & sincere. A couple of days ago I looked at a sign that said DANGER…for the first time though I read between the letters of that word and what resides there…. ANGER. Just a subtle reminder. I saw that “sign” and thanked God for that little jab…now when I get upset over some trivial matter…I think of those words & how letting your anger get the better of you can lead to dangers for yourself & those around you.
This also brought thoughts to me of why myself & so many
folks have these shifts in personality at times that make us unrecognizable to others
& even ourselves in reflection. If
you are one of the fourteen folks who visit this blog regularly you know my
past…if you are new to it, well my past is scattered all thru the messages of
this blog. But to save you some time
what I’m referring to is my own struggles through my life to not only control
my temper, which affects how people perceive me, but also to stay positive even
when in negative situations. Well, in my
defense mankind & science, which does its unholy best to diminish
spirituality, has provided me with an excuse for my sometimes-angry
behavior & shifting plural personalities.
You see, I was born on April 20th…I do not believe in horoscopes & such, but curiosity gets all of us at times. So, if you know a bit about astrology then you know that is the “cusp” of Aries & Taurus, or the end of one & the beginning of another. The pagan sky watchers believe that if your birthdate is on a cusp….you have traits of both. As I said, mankind & science in its infinite stupidity, has given me the excuse I need to spit in its face…once again.
Here are some of the “traits” pagans believe: Aries, the ram, uses skill to climb sheer mountain walls…Taurus, the bull, uses strength to go thru the mountain. Spiritually the ram is a provider, the bull is a protector. Aries thinks things thru, Taurus just tramples the trail. So, when someone questions my words or actions, they have already provided me with a built in excuse…according to the stars anyway, I’m a little of both. But I don’t need the stars to tell me that & it’s no defense for hateful words & dangerous deeds.
I am not a ram or a bull…I am a living person, just as you are & together even thru our shifting times, we can make ourselves better individually which leads to personal growth & happiness, which leads to a better you and a better world for all of us.
This is my cherished dream of individual worth with shared love & understanding for all, in a civil & moral nation & world environment. In God We Trust. ✨
Bryan A. Stross 11/25/2023 9:11 AM EST 🐝
Romans Chapter 13: 8-14 Written by the Apostle Paul to the
Roman Church in the year 57 A.D.
Romans 13:12… “The night is nearly over; the day is almost here. So let us put aside the deeds of darkness & put on the armor of light.” AMEN.
P.S. Please forgive
me for my occasional bursts of temper…it’s hard to be a bull and climb a
mountain…but I promise you when I get there….I’ll share the view. 🪶😎🇺🇸✝️
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