The purging and refining periods of life

The purging and refining periods of life

     The purging and refining periods of our lives are always accompanied with sorrows, enlightening and painful growth.

     The length of these, "seasons" are dependent upon our depth of commitment and obedience—our faith.

     There are often setbacks, trip-ups, disappointing failures, but there are as well positive encouraging instances of success, the overcoming of temptation(s)--which lead to growth and disciplined obedience, which leads to GOD'S continued blessings in the present and future.

     Thus, we must not be so quick to seek deliverance from the trying moments, or trials and tribulations of life, but be quick to ask GOD, our Heavenly Father HIS purpose for them.  As they may truly be for our refining, ask HIM, for only HE truly knows the purpose.

If now were your time?

If now were your time?

     If now were your time, to leave this state of existence; transition; to go before GOD--are you ready? Would HE welcome you or deny you--real introspection is required to answer this question.

     Take this question not lightly, for the truth--not our opinion--is required. Seek HIM, ask HIM, and receive the truthful answer from HIM. I ask this not to place myself on some pedestal--I asked myself not long ago...and still am concerned some days--real talk.

     I ask this question as it is for all intent and purpose, a question we need to ask as often as necessary so that we truly, are walking the course HE has set for us--the straight and narrow path.

Honor Thy Father and Mother

Honor Thy Father and Mother

      The Bible tells us to Honor our parents--this can be a difficult task at times, but one that need be attained none-the-less.  The lack of respect and subsequent appreciation for the Elder and Wiser Citizens of our Society is one of the festering issues of sickness within our society.

     The knowledge to be shared, attained, and blessed upon us the younger generation, from a conversation with many of the elderly is passed upon by the young and foolish of today. The advice they seek to share and often do, is sadly not heeded nor retained.

     Even sadder are the facts they are not thanked for sharing it, nor are they sought for counsel into the future. The lessons to be learned vicariously and potential pitfalls avoided, are often experienced and thus become many a fools undoing--merely because time was not spent with the Older and Wiser people in their lives.