Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

If the eye of the beholder is shaded
seldom is truth in it

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Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

No matter how long it takes others to find out...you will always know you are a fraud if you don't live for or desire truth!

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Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

Don't let your realness lack consistency

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Choices

Choices

Be ye (you) either Hot or Cold
On fire or without

Be 100%
It will squash any doubt

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Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

There is no such thing as an indecision because it always has an action that decides for it

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Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

Don't be on the fence
Be on a side

just make sure it's the
Right one

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Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

don't sacrifice your reward or forfeit your gift
for comfort that you have never truly earned

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Truly

Truly,

Don't be fooled the cost for following Christ is real and sometimes heavy; but the reward is generous and long lasting

Whereas following the lessor option costs infinitely more; with deception and separation as an added bonus

As the reward is lost...with no hope to regain it

sj

Untitled

Untitled

I would much rather be loved 

Than rejected

I would much rather be accepted

Than unrewarded

I would much rather be with the 'in'

Vs the Faithful out

More than anything I would rather wear my Crown...

Rather than forfeit it

sj

Weighted Scales

Weighted Scales

Be sure the cost for discarding your calling or
Ignoring your gifts
Don't outweigh the riches of living in obedience
Only you can decide
Only you will be judged
Only you will be left either empty or full
Searching or satisfied
Wanting or content
Never both

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Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

Be obedient or
Be disobedient

One can not exist if the other is present..no matter the slightness

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Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

To be obedient is to sometimes be alone

To stay the course rarely requires a crowd

The commitment to excellence will require the parting of ways

To earn a crown is seldom without sacrifice but is always rewarded

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Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

Fruit is seldom a singular item

To produce it is rarely an easy task

The harvest is never without its disappointments

But the rewards of obedience, perseverance and faithfulness

Are eternal

And never go unseen

sj

Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

Your gift is for you
Only you can unlock its power
You only can hone it into a force for change
Only you can discipline yourself until you have mastered it..

But WE, meaning all of us, .. will benefit from it

-sj

Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl:

No matter how small the pebble
It still makes a ripple

-sj

Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

Funny thing about equations no matter how we try to add, manipulate or justify; if disobedience is the outcome it will always equal 100%.

Think about it..need an example?

partial obedience 87% = 100% disobedience

sj

GOD WHIPSERS...Purpose to listen

I will be the first to admit that sometimes when you are trying to complete the work that Christ gave you it is hard!

Doors seem to stay closed more than they are opening; but you are doing what the Lord directed you to do.

There are no pat on the backs or atta girls when you are at the point of low. Just the still quiet voice of the Creator of Heaven and Earth reminding you that He is with you and will never leave you nor forsake you.

So you go on. Despite accolades, awards and recognition given to those who perpetuate the will of their father the Devil. Yet you have the good news, a wonderful message, a delightful calling why is it that people are not receptive to you? Even in your own community; even those who are a part of Christiandome?

Then I am reminded, which is why I wrote to you today, that the world first hated Him; so naturally it will hate you. Does that give me a pass to stop doing what I am supposed to do? Are you? I hope you answered no. I did.

In direct opposition to the climate we live in; in contradiction to the percentages of non-success I will still continue to speak; encourage; exalt; teach; correct and motivate because that is what He put in me. I want my crown! I want to hear the words of my savior " Well Done My Good and Faithful Servant". So I continue. I move forward and I advise you to do the same.

Remember beloved that the race is not given to the swift but to the one who endures!

Endure Soldier and continue to press towards that High Mark of Jesus Christ! Hallelujah!

-sj

ps Yes this was for me! I needed some encouragement for myself today..
pss special thanks to Jo Edwards for lending her voice it so strengthened me today

Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl:

When you are obedient to the calling of the Most High...the multitudes are blessed

Don't stop, never give up and never surrender the Saints to be need you produce that thing that God placed inside of you

-sj

Things that Make Life Interesting

Sometimes in my rush to get to an appointment or make the bus on time to do this or that; I forget that my kids are limited in their abilities. Sometimes I forget they are autistic and they have issues processing information or completing several tasks at a time.

I am learning to not get frustrated with them or myself but to slow down and keep myself calm. Taking a deep breath usually does the trick. Then I am back in the moment and to my surprise I am finding that the little things that used to wreck my nerves now bring me joy. 

Such an instance happened a few days ago. The family was in the routine of a weekday morning. The house was buzzing with energy. I was bouncing between the ironing board and the kitchen trying to keep an eye on breakfast. 

Myles had finished his morning duties and earned some morning t.v. time while Nathan was bringing up the rear. I continued to press a pair of jeans and without looking up I started to rattle off a list things I needed Nate to complete such as: put on deodorant; brush his hair; find his belt and don't forget his glasses. He responded and went about his business. 

Sometime later, probably about 2-3 minutes, I asked him what he was doing and he replied (the first time because that rarely happens!) and I encouraged him to hurry up so he would have time to eat his breakfast. I am still preoccupied so it was no surprise when I bellowed a reminder (a two bedroom apartment can be very noisy) about 30 seconds later. What happened next, however, stunned me to the point that I had to stop and look at my son. Wondering if that was truly him that was talking back to me. 

Not in a bad way like a smarty-pants but in a way that showed growth, maturity and boldness. When I asked him to hurry up I didn't really wait for his reply before I moved on to saying something else. He politely came up to where I was and said "no mom, 1st I do this then I do that". 

Maybe to you this holds a very small significance; after all why wouldn't a 12 year old respond to his mom. Exactly! He isn't your typical 12 year old. He is a boy that is challenged with Asperger,  processing delays and a short attention span. He also is a wiz at math, music and science and loves video games! But he doesn't speak well. He always misuses first person pronouns and relays information in broken sentences. Sometimes he can be very hard to understand. Unless you have been around him awhile.

Me: Nate, did you finish XYZ? Nate: noooooo. Me; why not (feeling slightly annoyed) Nate: because I need to do XYZ and I only on Y. Then I can finish. Me: okay, that sounds good.  By now I had stopped ironing and just marveled at the clarity of his words; the organization of his thought and lack of fear at speaking my words back to me. There are more instances where I have given him too much to do at one time and each time he catches me and says "but I thought you said do this first". 

What amazes me the most is that when Nate speaks my words back to me I am compelled to oblige. I must honor my word or at the very least explain why I must deviate. Either way I am forced to stop what I am doing and give him my full attention. 

If I do this for my son and he does this for me; how much more does God do for us when we speak His Word back to Him? He has to honor His Word because He is Holy! Unlike me where I will change my mind because the circumstances dictate I do something different; He knows all of our circumstances! Before, after and during. All the time. What a powerful illustration in such a simple moment. 

My grandmother told me a long time ago that I should speak God's Word back to Him when I am requesting something of Him. Show Him honor, respect and reverence that is due Him but be sure to speak His Word. He is tied to it and must perform what He promised. When I am low on funds, resources etc..I will pray and remind Him that He promised to provide all of my needs. When I am feeling afraid or intimidated over a task, I remind Him that He said He would never leave me nor forsake me.  Do I feel better in the immediate? Yes I do. Do I always get what I ask for? No, but I always get what I need in His timing. 

There is a powerful bond that exists between parent and child/ grandparent and grandchild. It is the younger looking at the elder and expecting them to hold true to their promise. To their words. If we all do this then we would never need to 'swear' to something. The Lord expressly asks us not to perform such an oath. He says let your yes be your yes and your no be your no. Learn how to honor your word just as God honors His. Even your enemies will know that you may be a great many things (in the negative) but you are not one to go back on your word! Everyone in your circle will place their confidence wisely with you because they know you said it, you will honor it. That's a check that can be taken to the bank (figuratively). 

You can find the hidden jewels in your everyday if you take a moment to stop, breath and watch. When you do be sure to thank the Lord for the gems He gave you that day. More than likely they will stay with you much longer than 24 hours. 

sj

Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

Love is not bondage
but bondage will claim to be love
know the difference

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Wisdom Pearl 'Rewind'

Pretty sure I have presented this piece to you before..but jut in case:

Wisdom Pearl 'Rewind'

A slave is one as  long as she chooses to be
though her task masters change

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Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

It's impossible to accept truth
if a lie shares your bed
For what is closest to you
holds influence over you

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Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

If minimizing, Wrong, breeds comfort
then acceptance of a lie promotes blindness

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Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

Surely a blind man can't see his steps and his mute friend can't warn him of his impending fall

So choose your companions accordingly

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Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

Love moves mountains
withstands the fiercest of storms
and celebrates without envy
-sj

Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl:

What is the purpose of speaking to a Mountain for it to be moved
When you are just going to Replace it with another one?
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Romans 12:2King James Version (KJV)

2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+12%3A2&version=KJV

Man Pearls!

Man Pearls!

If you choose to use your strength to DOMINATE and Demand of your
rib (your wife or intended)
Then you have no power
However, if you allow her to do for you
out of love, gratitude and willingness
Then you now are the Ruler of her heart!

Your choice: Forced service or a Servant's Heart??
Fyi Jesus prefers the latter

-sj

Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

If you want your work to really mean something
then create it so that it goes beyond your grave!

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Wisdom Pearl

Wisdom Pearl

A command, dictate or forced action
may yield results..
but it will never result in LOVE

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Man Pearls!

Man-Pearls!

Obedience out of love
is stronger and more lasting
than actions done out of fear

-sj

Man-Pearls! (Wisdom Pearls for my married brothers or those intending to be)

Man-Pearls!

Loving is not Lording over!
If you love then the submission/respect you seek..
will be surrendered (given to you) in trust & thankfulness
without a demand

-sj

A Good Burden

Some Problems are Good to have!

• pile of clothes on the laundry floor?
• It's good to have clothes to wear; apparently in abundance because it can wait several days and no one is complaining nor asking for garments...
• an Empty deep freezer?
• At some point the promise of 'I will provide all ofyour needs' (book) will be fufilled (yet) again and evidence of the overflow is the reason you have a deep freezer in the 1st place
• Dishwasher full again?
• Really??? why does this one need a connection? Fine if you insist
• your house is blessed because you have a dishwasher! Your water and electric bills are met which serves as further evidence of God's provision. 
• you live in a nice dwelling!
• A day under a roof is better than any day without one
• the forgotten Backpack ...oivee!
• He is healthy enough to go to school
• there is structure in place to provide an education with no regard to the color of his skin or economic status

Yes, I realize that some freedoms have yet to be; but others were won from the struggles of someone else. We (you and I ) are living the dream of those who walked before us every day. 

Like I said some problems are good to have; however, I am concerned that you might need one  ore illustration..especially for you Eve:

• He left his towel on the floor AGAIN!
• That shows that you are in the blessings of marriage <A GOD Ordained union between 1 man and 1 woman>
• That you have the privileged of walking with another soul
• The joy have having a help mate, prayer partner, comforter and comedian all without leaving your home! 

Like I said it's a good problem to have! 

A Good Burden

before you complain or sigh..

the next time your chores are meeting you eye to eye

try to imagine how empty 

your life would be

without these things 

that come with your blessings!

I will take mine without a blink

because to do without ... just the thought of 

the vast unquenchable emptiness that space would leave

 the pain of loneliness that life would bring

give me my blessings and their burdens

the absence of which would cause me to grow

in my self-centeredness not caring for the welfare of others

or stunt my thankfulness because I never learned how to be

or at the very worse leaving my joy untouched, undiscovered 

never fueled by a laugh

like I said I will take them 

these are all good problems to have

-sj