MEMORIAL DAY-Personal Reflection

Memorial Day Observance-Personal Reflective Moment

-For Heroic Men & Women who Served Proudly

Brave/Historic/Heroic/Honorable men and women who served, sacrificed & achieved to secure the future of humanity and proved American strength as they, you, we, and I, defended ‘freedom’, in the midst of defending the enemies who objected  to progress and freedom for the soul of all humanity.

Today we are reminded of, and are; both thankful and appreciative for such bravery and heroic honorable mission accomplished. We reflect today, as they rest in local church cemeteries, community cemeteries, and national cemeteries across these United States.

We do so; in memory of all who laid their lives upon the Altar of Freedom for all of humanity. Being reflective of how the fallen heroes served so proudly with a great badge of honor.

Therefore, on this day, May 25^th, 2019, we take much pride as we celebrate ‘Memorial Day’, in which the horrors of war are but a distant memory for respective families, our communities, and the neighborhoods of the country, the nation and indeed, the world.

GOD RESTS THEIR SOULS….In The Mighty name of JESUS! Amen….

Steve Braxton, Ordained Minister, LifeSkills Coach, Best Selling Author -Non-fiction books

GIFTS FROM GOD AND THEIR INTENDED USE

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More insights and Intel regards God's Gifts

God Gives gifts 2 us so we can build up his church

He wants to use the gifts he gives us most effectively

We must realize that all gifts and abilities are given 2 us to bless others and to Glory! him

 Know this: not everyone has the same gifts; God gives them according to who we are, and what we will do "Best With Them" 

We are expected to dedicate our gifts to God's service and not to our personal success

Let's be of the Mindset; to be willing to spend our gifts generously

Not ever holding back anything from God's Service but to have a focus on Satisfying, Edifying, Glorifying, Magnifying, Worshipping and Praising God-Always giving him The Glory~ Amen

 

steve braxton, Servant of the Lord, Life Skills Coach, Global Internet Blogger

sbrax57@gmail.com 

Relationships: The Season and Reason

Relationships: The season and reason;

A part and parcel element of any type of relationship has a connection to people that is often referred to as:

·         Someone, somebody, anyone or anybody

·         And even somebody else or someone else

Here is a truism that we should become cosign ant of, embrace and reflect on to stay healthy, physically, mentally, and in an emotionally state of well-being.

At certain times in life-the people we often refer to as someone or somebody may need to depart from our presence. Why? Because the time is imminent for that solo flight. Meaning, it can be considered an ideal juncture to test learned heightened awareness for growth and development. This shall allow the opportunity for the best version of you to emerge, evolve, and maturate to full potential. Thus shall create a greater level of confidence

Relationships have its share of hardships and failures, and at the end of the day, can ultimately enjoy thru elements of tenacity to ‘strive and survive. Let’s emphatically focus and reflect on an ideology of the cause and effects of:

·         Someone, somebody, anyone or anybody

A suggestion-in the mantra of wisdom. Be careful not to attached failures encountered in life to the activities of someone or somebody else. It’s both prudent and wise to take ownership and responsibility for your plight in life. Strive to never point the finger of shame and blame.

A bad somebody else shall give you not so pleasant experiences in life. However, a good someone will bring forth and cause you to have much joy and happiness. I hasten to add, the best someone shall impart to you immeasurable purpose, peace and deep inner peace and contentment.

It’s a must to connect to that good and best someone as you pursue personal, spiritual growth and development, build character, as you move on in life, with life’s aspirations and ambitions

At all cost take pre-cautionary steps to avoid and stave off any unhealthy situations from anyone and anybody. Always stay woke, fast and focus on being intentional to connect and attach self to someone and somebody; that possesses depth and purposeful direction in life.

Steve Braxton, Life Skills Coach, Global Blogger, Best-selling author non-fiction books

Sbrax57@gmail.com

LOVE-AGAPE God's Inclusive Love

Love

God’s Love and Our Love

-An example to embrace, follow and practice

It shall be good to embrace and focus on “Agape Love’-God’s Inclusive Love. When you can’t or don’t want to love someone or somebody with your own love, then by all means know that agape; God’s inclusive love is available for you to grasp, behold and heap upon others, in the guise of blessedness.

During the Lord’s final act before the crucifixion he shared with the twelve disciples these words, {paraphrasing} My wish for you is that you would love one another as I have loved each of you. Apostle John reveals, in the new testament Bible, ‘let us practice loving each other, for love comes from God; and those who Are loving and kind show that they are worthy children of God, and that are getting to know him better’.

Some insights and Intel concerning the Bible, it is God’s inspired word, imparted and indwelt in the minds of the disciples and prophets to help others make a difference in their lives. I hasten to add, The Bible ought to be required reading, Why? Because when one exegete the B.I.B.L.E, it translates into:

B-basic

I-instructions

B-before

L-leaving

E-earth

As we read stories about love in the bible, we can become more like Jesus as we learn, embrace and put it into practice:

·         How to care more

·         Serve others better and more often

·         And to Forgive and be Forgiven

In doing so; we shall be able to find the Love-of-God for our neighbors, our family, friends, and yes; even our enemies

“But I tell you who hear me: ‘Love your enemy’, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you; pray for those who mistreat you.’ {LK 6:27-28} This is a clear example, and the epitome  of “Agape Love”-God’s inclusive love. It may prove to be difficult and/or easier said than done. However,  If you want to past the test it’s a must do…Go Forth and do your best to be steadfast and faithful on your daily spiritual sojourn of life.

Steve Braxton, Ordained Elder of the Ministry, Life Skills Coach, w/concentration on spiritual elements of physical and Mental Well-Being, Health/Fitness & Wellness

Sbrax57@gmail.com

Road blocks can become Stepping Stones

DOWN-TURNS

During life in this temporary earthly realm one shall experience wins and losses, encounter challenges and opportunities, as you surely shall feel the, ‘ping of the pains’ and the headaches. Albeit you must endure-as you steadfastly stay focus on ‘the zest for life and the joy of love’.

 Situations such as these for all intent and purposes are two of kind. At certain times, one may seem to navigate through such life’s obstacles of ‘ups and downs’. Which is where one might possess the intestinal fortitude to look at these types of ‘roadblocks and consider them ‘stepping stones’. Thus an element and propensity to overcome; through applying endurance and stamina to make the process seems a bit effortless.

Although, I hasten to add, at odd times one may find that this process could become a bit of a struggle. In certain situations one may enjoy streams of success and good fortune. During the entrance of another time and season one may suffer immeasurable hardships, one after another, even in still another, not able to reap and/or produce any substance to enhance life’s ambitions, expectations nor life’s aspirations

As one experience such encounters-it shall tend to usher in an enormity of feelings and emotions. Be it sadness, confusion, conflicted, elated, happiness, joy or even bit of enthusiasm. Whatever the feeling and emotion is exhibited and encountered, don’t allow it to render a focus of determent. Continue to ‘go forth’ and look forward to a certain ‘measure of successes. Stay abreast of the things that we all seem to dote on the universe being a place of abundant opportunities with greater life’s expectancy.

The elements of focus, desire, and manifestation shall be to:

·        Keep him in ‘front-of-mind-consciousness’

·        Always strive to ‘practice his presence’

Be Woke for RE-Connection, Renewal and Restoration

·        Depend, Trust and Love him

·        The only choice, hope and Source

·        Surrender all-give  heart and soul to him

·        Remember in prayer to Just Ask, Just Seek and Just Knock

When you ‘Ask’ it shall be given unto you

As you ‘Seek’ its shall be destined for you to find and/or discover

How you ‘Knock’ with certain proclivities of expectancy ensures that the door shall be open unto you

Steve Braxton, Ordained Elder in The Ministry, Life Skills Coach, Published author of non-fiction books, and  Global Internet Blogger. Sbrax57@gmail.com

The Repairer of The Breach-Restorer of the broken walls

ISAIAH 58:12, and they shall be of thee that build the old waste places; thou shall raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shall be called, The Repairer of the Breach” KJV

Serendipity Bible: “And if U spends yourselves in behalf in behalf of the hungry, and satisfies the needs of the oppressed then your light will rise, in The Darkness-your night will become like the Noonday, The Lord will guide U always, and satisfy your needs:

·       He will strengthen Your Frame

·       You will be Like a Well Watered Garden

·       LIKE  A Spring That Never Fails

·       You will rebuild the ancient ruins

·       Raise Age-Old Foundation, Then You will  be…called

·       The Repairer of The Breach {Re-build The Broken Walls}

·       Restorer’s of The Streets and Dwellings

LIFE Application Bible:

·       Feed The Hungry Help Those in Trouble

Then, Your Light will shine out-From the Darkness!

·       The Darkness of the Night  Shall Disappear-A bright Day will Appear and shine all around you

·       The Lord shall Guide you-Toward all Good Things, continually

·       He will keep U healthy-Like an Ever Flowing Spring & Well Watered Garden

·       The Children Will rebuild The deserted Ruins of the Cities

·       And U will Be Known as >>>

·       The People Who Rebuild the Walls and Ruins of the Cities.

·       Bring  Liberty to the captives

·       Open the eyes of the Blind-Tell those who mourn God Favor has come-And the Day of Wrath for your Enemies

·       And for those Who mourn shall receive:

·       Beauty for Ashes/Joy for Mourning/Praises instead of Heaviness shall be planted like a Strong Oak tree-To Edify! Glorify! And Magnify  GOD.

Bishop Steve Braxton

Presiding Prelate, National Clergy Fellowship Outreach Initiative,-Unit of Marketplace Outreach Ministries, Inc.,

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