James W. Inspirational Thoughts

  Where are you with Christ? Have you ever sat back and wondered just how far you've come? For some, they've elevated themselves above who they once were, others have declined because they have somehow lost contact with the Lord. These things happen when you take your eyes off of him. One sure measuring stick is hearing his voice when he's talking to you. That voice may come from someone you hate, dislike, judged, or even someone you lack respect for. The Lord doesn't discriminate on who he chooses to deliver his message, it can come from anyone, even a child.

  Why do you need a pat on the back for doing God's work? Doing God's work doesn't require acknowledgement from man. As long as God acknowledge you that's all that should matter.

A message to people engaging in criminal activities. You've repeatedly seen people going to prison a plethora of different ways, what makes you think you can commit the exact same crime and get away with it? What provoked you into a life of crime in the first place? At what point in your life did you decide committing crimes is the life you wanted to live? Do you hate people that bad? Or is it you just hate yourself that bad? Are you even aware that the price for committing crimes is becoming a legalized slave for the government? These are things you need to think about the next time you get the notion to go out and commit a crime.  

  Peace is something most people strive for in life, it calms the spirit and gives us longevity in life. Once you've achieved that place in life that brought you peace, do not allow anyone to enter your space that may otherwise compromise that peace. It can also chase away bad spirits, poor health and low self esteem. Peace breeds good health, happiness and great spirits.

  Deception is often time used when a person has an agenda they want to keep hidden from you. It can be very subtle because they become chameleons in your life, knowing your likes and dislikes, knowing what to say and not say in order remain in your good grace. However, even the most brilliant of chameleons can be exposed by merely remaining silent, remain motionless, and pay close attention to there actions and the words they speak. You'd be surprised at what you pick up.

  It's never your fault, take it or leave it is the mentality you portray, and where has it gotten you? Accept me as I am is your slogan, knowing you have holes to fill in your character that isn't acceptable. So now you've added yet another reason for companionship to elude you. Your much older, your physical attributes are declining, and you refuse to alter your attitude. 3 negatives. And what are the 3 slogans from God? 1. Father 2. Son 3. Holy ghost. 3 strikes and your out.

  If you don't want to know the truth, what is your purpose in life? If you don't want to know the truth, that says a lot about your place with Christ. If you don't want to know the truth, your living in an unrealistic world. If you don't want to know the truth, do not invite people into your life. If you don't want to know the truth, your heart is not in the right place with the Lord.

How many options in life do you feel you have for companionship? Some men/women have been blessed with a plethora of options, others haven't. For those that have minimal options, in some cases they actually feel those option extend outside of reality. Yes, your suppose to be confident in yourself, but you must also be mindful that father time doesn't work in your favor. And although beauty is only skin deep, be accepting that your physical attributes have never been worthy of attention throughout your walk through life. Accept the hand you were dealt and enjoy the life you have left. It's unfortunate but that's the way life works. 

  In most cases you can review a snapshot visual of a person parents without ever meeting them, by simply looking at the actions of that individual. You can also in some cases look into the future of the children by the actions of the parents. No parent is perfect, however, poor parenting is very transparent.

  It's not your fault if your relationship fails, that's a two way street. But it is your fault if you "allow" it to fail and not place the Lord in the midst of your troubles. If your leaning on the Lord "after" the storm has passed and needing the strength to move forward, it's to late by that time. Why would you summon the Lord "after" the relationship has dissolved? That's backwards. If the Lord wasn't worthy enough for you to call on him during the relationship, you aren't worthy enough to call on him afterward the relationship is over. His purpose becomes pointless. That was just time in your life wasted you'll never retrieve back.