Poetry: He Lives

Have you ever wondered do God really lives? Well, I hope this poem will provide some insight for you. Many events in our lives take place and we become overcomers as well as conquerors. Knowing that the situation was too big for us to handle, we begin to just be thankful that we ovecame the situation. But, have we really taken the time to sit and think how there was some supernatural power needed for us to overcome the situation.

He lives and sits on his throne above like the clouds sit in the sky.  Like a squirrel lying dead in the middle of the street, I could have died.  I don’t know how my mind is being kept for I should be like a psycho seeking to do harm. Instead, like an angel covering me with his wings, he widely opens his arms;

 He Lives

Covering me with a shield, like a soldier is covered with armor for war, I should be like an alcoholic, seeking expensive drinks daily at the bar;

I have been through the wilderness like Moses for 40 days and 40 nights; I’ve been lost like an unknown traveler, but he assisted me with his glorious light.  For I know he is not dead, in fact, he rose on the third

day like self-rising flour; he is alive and I can call on him any second, any minute, even in the midnight hour;

 

Events in life are like friends that go and come, come and go.  He saved me from the pit, called “Sheol.”  Death knocked at my door like a postman with a certified letter; he has been with me through the hot, cold, gloomy, rainy, and stormy weather.  He protects me like a cat protects her kittens and a dog protect her pups.  Oh yes, he lives each and every day because I feels his steadfast love.  He never treated me like a baby; around my neck, there’s no bib—but he trained me like a soldier for war, yes, he lives!

He Knows Your Name

I was just thinking about how people feel like they are forgotten and alone during their adversities. Realizing the hurt that people are experiencing, I just wanted to encourage someone they are not alone nor forgotten. This is a poem from my poetry book, "Inspirational Poems for the Storms" entitled, "He Knows Your Name". I hope that you will be blessed and uplifted realizing you are not alone nor forgotten.

 He Knows Your Name

 

Do you feel forgotten?  No one wants to give you a helping hand?  Doubting if you’ll ever feel better, remember the one who created the universe, sea, and the land;

You are thinking no one feels your pain, yes, there is someone who bore your hurt and there is someone who’s watching over you and he acknowledges all your efforts and hard work;

 

You’re wondering why you have to undergo such turmoil feeling like you shouldn’t be here, but you are.  It was his plan and purpose that he allowed you to make it this far;

Although you may have felt wounded, heartbroken and spiritually lame; don’t ever feel that you are alone, because he knows your name.

Unhappiness is Contagious

Have you ever been in public around some of the unhappiest people? They can be shopping in the nearby grocery store, dinning in a restaurant, walking through the park, or co-workers at your place of employment.

It is amazing to see how these individuals are so miserable. They will go another route to avoid you, slowly walk for you to pass them by, or begin to walk with their head down to avoid looking at you. As I witness the gestures and actions of these people, my heart yearns to encourage them and uplift them because I can sense the unhappiness. At the same time, there is evidence of some problems that need solutions. Speaking is free- it is a sign of being courteous.

There has been numerous of times when I would speak to an individual and receive no response. To show how unhappiness is contagious, it highly bothered me. At the same time, I found myself treating others the same way throughout the day. Even though it wasn’t my character, I became hesitative of speaking to others- wondering should I or should I not speak to different individuals based on his/her facial expression or gesture.

As a courteous person at all times, I concluded I must remain strengthened in my character and daily walk. Be careful of surrounding yourself with unhappy people because unhappiness is contagious. In conclusion, don’t allow the unpleasant experiences of unhappy people ruin your entire day. Despite of the feedback you may receive from others, continue to be courteous and uplifting to those who are unhappy. Stay uplifted and happy!

Inspiring: How Do You Achieve Happiness?

Ever wondered how to achieve happiness and maintain happiness? Many people think achieving happiness is a difficult job that requires energy and force. Happiness is already within us as human beings if we know how to discover it. I have known some people who are happy at one moment during the day, but they allow one event or distraction change desire to maintain happiness. From an article, by Remez Sassor, “The Happiness Factor”, it is mentioned how we seek happiness by engaging and participating in various activities to seek happiness. For example, one may go to the movies, attend a party, and go to a restaurant to obtain happiness. If none of these engagements are satisfactory to our desire, happiness has not been achieved.

Remez mentions how a happiness factor dictates the behavior of each individual. The write discusses how happiness is sought in many ways and forms. It is sought in selfish and unselfish ways. “The Happiness Factor “is a very interesting article to me because there are so many unhappy people in the world. Many unhappy people in the world actions and attitude tends to have a negatively affect on others who are actually happy. In my opinion, unhappiness is contagious in the same manner as happiness. When one is surrounded by a group of happy individuals, the environment becomes a welcoming and loving environment because of the happy people within the environment.

In conclusion, happiness is a choice that individuals must make. I agree with Remez when stated, “We are spiritual beings in physical bodies. The spiritual part is always happy or rather happiness itself. The body covers this happiness essence, but it is there all the time. Therefore, no need to search for happiness or try to create it.” Happiness is an inside job in the same manner as people who have to work on his/her attitude problem. There is no one who can change your attitude, but yourself. Therefore, nothing or nobody can make you happy, but yourself. So, began to search your heart to locate the true happiness that is located within you as a human being.

Motivation: Real Happiness

                   

I just read an article titled, “Is the USA moving toward a happiness index?” by Wendy Koch. It is a very interesting article in which surveys are taken and certain indicators are examined to measure our happiness. Statistics has shown from the previous ten to thirty years that it hasn’t been a tremendous difference in happiness.  

I believe happiness is an inside job that each individual has to discover in his or her own way. Happiness comes from engaging in activities that you enjoy that meet your satisfaction and seeing progress made in life. As we know, money cannot buy happiness. I am aware of some of the wealthiest people who are not happy. To them, there is something lacking in his or her life that will promote happiness. Happiness is when voids and emptiness are fulfilled with what that individual has been yearning for. Happiness is a choice that we must make on our own. No one can force happiness on an individual. Seeing those voids and emptiness replaced with joy and favor, boosts  individuals’ morale knowing that he or she is an over comer.

What makes me happy? I am happy when I see my goals are being achieved, having a positive impact on other people’s lives, and seeing progress in my life. When I witness accomplishments made in my life that serve as a positive impact on other lives, that makes me happy. Knowing others have been touched in an optimistic way by a good deed that I’ve done, makes me happy. In conclusion, happiness derives from adversities that one may experience which should’ve turned out as a harmful or dangerous result. But, the outcome was reversed in the individual’s best interest. When shown favor in the most drastic situations, one should be very happy. I enjoy being that special one out the crowd interacting with others that makes the entire crowd of unhappy people become happy.Real Happiness Lies Within