God has ALWAYS taken care of me. He has ALWAYS gone before me and after me in everything that has ever been in my life. I still see the results of terrible things, which I would have been in, but God took me under His wing and protected me from the danger I was about it face. Sometimes, we go through things that we think we can't bare. We look at those things like they are the end of the world. Sometimes we may experience hurts or disappointements, in which, we may have a hard time seeing the future positive outcome that results from them.
When I was 13 years old, I was so "in love" with Jerry (I mention him often. If you wanna read about my previous mentionings, then look under the November 2003 posts). I had grown up with him, and we were the best of friends. He is the one who taught me how to play video games. We would go over his grandmothers house afterschool everyday, to play and do our homework together. It was a wonderful relationship, and as I got older, I fell in love with him. Anywho, when I was 13, I found out that he was no longer a virgin, and to some of you, that may not seem like a big deal, but to me it is. You don't just go give your body to someone because you think you "luv" them. Sex is for marriage, bottom line.
Years went on, and I'd hear tips and taps about him here and there, then just recently, I would out that he dropped out of school. Time went on, and Pink, Stan, and I saw him when we were on our way to Vawrey V's picnic in May. Today in church, Jan (owner of Nationott, my Beloved church mother) came up to me and said, "Did you see the news recently?" and I said, "No, why?" and she said, "I tried to call you over the weekend." I said, "What happend?" and she said, "Jerry got arrested for robbery." I was so shocked, and when I am shocked, I start laughing, and I have this sick smile on my face. I was far from happy, but I was SO shocked.
So, I get home, and my sister Mariah, who knew about the robbery the ENTIRE time, showed me the website with his picture on it, and the story. I couldn't believe it. I can't believe that he has just, not even fallen, but JUMPED down the wayside. He had a choice, and it's not like he didn't know the Way. He went to Nationott. We were taught. He has the sweetest grandmother that I have EVER met...He knows the Way.
So, it brings me to now. I sit here, type this to you, and wonder what happens next. How was it so easy for him to do such a thing? How can he bare ebing a disappointment to all of these people. One thing about this area is that, everyone at one point in time, has either attended Nationott. It's IMPOSSIBLE to go anywhere in this town and not expect to run into someone that you know. How could he jus be such a disappointment to all of the people that invested in him? How could he just numb is conscience and follow people? I don't understand. It may have something to do with temperament, but then again, it shouldn't. Life is not a rap video. Life is not about having tons of money, and jewelry. "I'd rather have Jesus than silver and gold." What is money? What can money REALLY do for you?
Folks, please, live the correct life. Don't go along with what people says is right, but do what the Bible says is right. Do what God says is right. Don't let pride hand you a first class ticket to hell. Be humble, and focus on Jesus. Don't ever think that money will solve all of your problems. It's not true, and you will find yourself materially rich, but spiritually poor. Let God be your Provider. Stay close to Him. In Jesus Name...
Song of the day: I Will Praise Your Name Quote of the day: [i]“Sometimes, we cannot see pass the fog that we are living in, but when we look to Jesus, a greater clarity is obtained.”[/i] ~TrinaBinaBear
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