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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