AT THE END OF THE DAY

I was drawn to a lady that often summed up her statements with, “At the end of the day”I’m sure she doesn’t realize that she says this often, but it captured my attention and marinated in my soul

“At the end of the day” to me it meant – bottom line, when all is said & done, etc. “At the end of the day.” What will my life be like, at the end of the day?

When I look back at all the things that I thought were important
Was it really important, at the end of the day?

When I look back at all of my accomplishments, my degrees, or my material possessions. What will it matter, at the end of the day?

When I look back at the lessons I’ve taught my children
Will it have an impact, at the end of the day?

When I look back at the many articles that I have written
Will I have touched a life, at the end of the day?

When I think that everything has to be defined or have a meaning
What will it really mean to me, at the end of the day?

When I look back at my quest to defend myself and/or be understood by manI must remember that it is God that fights my battles, at the end of the day? NSBIG

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STILL I STAND

I believe in giving credit where credit is due. If something speaks to my spirit, then it’s meant for my soul. When I was a new babe in Christ I used to get caught up in whether I should dismiss something because it wasn’t “spiritual” then I received an email that said God is looking for religious fruit, not spiritual nuts; this was my confirmation. Later on in this journey I was asked to submit my articles for a newsletter; though I was honored I was also frighten because 98% of my work is centered on God & His Son and I knew that this would not always be accepted because I was writing for a paper that would be viewed by different cultures, religions, and mindsets. I shared with God that I understood my purpose and my gift but I needed His guidance because I wanted to continue to do His will no matter who the recipient. The still small voice said “just write what I tell you and don’t worry about not filling it full of scripture. When you write what I say my sheep shall know My voice.” Then God lead me to 1 Cor. 9:19-22 and that’s when it all made sense.

I said all of that to say I have adopted a new theme song for the remainder of this year. When I first heard it on the radio I was headed to WalMart and I immediately went to the music section to find “my song.” All I could tell them was the artist; I didn’t know the name of the song or the name of the CD that the song was on. I was so moved by this song that I stopped a young man with his father, “Do you know the name of this song,” I asked. “No ma’am, sorry.” Long story short - weeks later I heard it again and it was confirmed that the artist was T.I. and this was his new song No Matter What. What spoke to my spirit was a few lyrics of the song like “God'll take you through hell just to get you to heaven. So even know its heavy the load I will carry, grin and still bear it, win and still share it.” The kicker for me after that was the chorus.

i aint dead (naw) i aint done (naw) i aint scared (of what!) i aint run (from who!) but still i stand (yeah) no matter what people here i am... (Yeah) no matter what remember I aint break (neva) I aint fold (neva) They hate me mo’ (so!) Yeah I know… (haha) Here I go (yeah) No matter what shawty here I go (haha) No matter what shawty

Wow!! Wasn’t that deep? Hearing those words was my reminder that no matter what I’ve been through this year with the devil..I aint dead, I aint done. No matter how folks used and abused me..I aint scared, I aint run. No matter how many people tried to make it look like I didn’t know what I was doing..I aint break, I aint fold.No matter how people lied on me and didn’t wish me well..They hate me mo, Yeah I know, But here I stand, no matter what people here I am.

So remember, when people try to put your back against the wall just remind yourself. “Somehow I rise above my problems and remain here. Yeah and I hope the picture painted clear. If ya heart filled with faith then ya cant fear – Let Go and Let God deal wit it. No Matter What Shawty.” NSBIG

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