Showing posts with label Love. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Love. Show all posts

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Steal, Kill, or Destroy…


The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full. John 10:10


Steal: take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it.

Kill: 1 to cause the death of (a person, animal, or other living              thing.)

        2 To put an end to, or cause the failure or defeat of a thing.

Destroy: 1 put an end to the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it.

                 2 ruin (someone) emotionally or spiritually



Of all the times that I had read this scripture, the way that I understood what it is ACTUALLY saying, was flawed, as I believe many people have also viewed this passage. It would seem that first, there are different levels of consequence when it comes to the way that satan attempts to approach us. This could not be further from the truth!! No matter the difference in verbiage, the common denominator with all three of these terms is FINALITY.

If one were to try to put these words in order, in terms of (seeming) severity, I imagine kill and destroy might tie for first place, then stealing. In fact, each term was specifically used by Jesus to illustrate an inherent danger, of identical magnitude!

It goes like this. If Satan can steal from you, whether it is your purpose, your destiny, your direction, your fire, your zeal, or your material possessions, he has no need to physically kill you anyway. You’re ALREADY dead to him… you are not affecting the kingdom of darkness. This paints stealing in a much more ominous light… Concerning the other two, they are equally as malignant!

THIS is the end game of our enemy.  He wants to eradicate you, or anything in you, or concerning you that will be of threat to his kingdom! Some things can come by way of our physicality (what we see before us), and other things may be of a more proverbial nature. All in all, satan will use any route to try to invalidate what God has placed in you, for His Glory and Greatness.

DO NOT ALLOW satan to win!! He is limited in power, and can only touch you if God says so (Job). Do not be IGNORANT of satan’s devices (2 Corinthians 2:11). When you think he comes one way, he may be trying a multitude of ways to knock you off. Knowing the ways he will attempt to defeat you will give you an instant advantage. Hosea 4:6 says, “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge!

Know your enemy, know how is coming at you, and KNOW GOD’s WORD!! YOU WIN!!!

Friday, January 22, 2010

Relationship Roadmap for the Ladies

DISCLAIMER: THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ARE BROAD AND MEANT TO SPEAK OF NORMAL, RESPONSIBLE, CONSIDERATE MEN, IN TYPICAL RELATIONSHIPS. ALSO, IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW YOURSELF AND YOUR PARTNER,  BE AWARE OF EACH PERSON'S INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES AND JUDGE EACH SITUATION ACCORDINGLY. FURTHERMORE, I BELIEVE THAT EACH WOMAN HAS THE ABILITY AND RIGHT TO CHOOSE WHOM SHE BECOMES INVOLVED WITH. IT IS MY UNDERSTANDING THAT A WOMAN SHOULD NEVER ENTER INTO A RELATIONSHIP WITH A MAN THAT IN GENUINELY LESS INTELLIGENT THAN SHE. NOTICE I SAID LESS INTELLIGENT, NOT LESS EDUCATED. THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO. A LESS INTELLIGENT OR UNINTELLIGENT MAN HAS LITTLE OR NO COMMON SENSE AND GENERALLY NO SENSE OF RESPONSIBILITY. LESS EDUCATED SIMPLY SPEAKS TO BOOK KNOWLEDGE. I DO NOT CONDONE CHEATING (SEXUAL UNFAITHFULNESS) IN ANY FORM.



In my dealings as a friend, confidant and acquaintance to many fellows, I have noticed many congruent issues that men have in relationships with women. Oddly enough, many guys that I speak with complain of the same three or four complications. There is a book that was published in 1992 that states "Men are From Mars, Women Are from Venus", and while I agree with some of the information, I feel that there are more simple ways to understand and relate to your mate. Secret: MEN ARE SIMPLE!!! It is my goal to illuminate a few of the issues and offer solutions to those issues, so that women are able to better understand their men. The reward for these simple understandings is a much more pliable man... What lady wouldn't love that?!

The majority of men are mainly concerned about a few issues in relationships;  They include, but are not limited to SEX, MONEY, DIPLOMACY, CUISINE and DEFERENCE. I'll delve into each topic briefly.

When is comes to SEX, the old adage almost always applies: "Men want a Lady in the Streets and a Freak in the Sheets". Understanding, embracing and embodying that statement will begin to smooth out ANY relationship. It's not a secret, men are visually and sexually driven. What does this mean to the Ladies? If nothing else but the sex is right in a relationship, you can still have a docile and ductile man, who is more prone to conform to your wishes. Since the ways in which a man is stimulated are known, here are some ways to step up your game:

1. Don't be afraid to improve or begin a Lingerie collection. If your man sees it, and it is appealing, he'll be drawn in. This will speak to him that you want to put your best parts forward and you are aware of what he likes and desires. BUILD an INTIMATE BOND

2. Don't be afraid to talk dirty. Men love to hear all the raunchy things that you'd like to do to him, and all of the things that you'd like done to you. This will tell him that you're fearless and comfortable. Also, it will show him that he's not alone in his sexual fantasies. You're more relative. STRENGTHEN the INTIMATE BOND.

3. Don't be afraid to try new positions. Pick up a copy of The Pocket Kama Sutra. It will enlighten you on many unconventional positions that will undoubtedly enthrall your mate. STOKE THAT FIRE!!

4. Keep the Sex faucet TURNED ON!!!!!! For some reason, the speculated answer to a fight or disagreement (to women) is to shut the sex down. This is one of the worst mistakes that any woman can make. Not having sex with your man will not bend him to your will. It will alienate you! If he's not getting it from you......... KEEP THE PIPES FLOWING!!

MONEY matters are another point of serious contention in relationships. Money makes the world work. Everyone needs money. Most women won't date a guy that has no money or no means to make money, and most definitely wouldn't stay with a man that has no job or income. This point alone, makes it imperative to men to keep money. Many men also realize that having money will get you into doors that having looks and charm can not. In the relationship dynamic, many men embrace the fact that it is their job to Lead, Guide, and PROVIDE. Taking this seriously, it is essential to save, budget and be conscientious when spending funds. If a woman is more interested in shopping and spending, than helping to ensure the relationship's financial security, there will always be a point of friction. Here is some help.

1. Get on the same page when it comes to financial matters. Be willing to save and spend when the budget permits. If he's trying to save for a nest egg, and you're always trying to go to Louis Vuitton , it puts an unnecessary strain on him. Furthermore, there's no point in having a $2000 bag, and it be empty!!!

2. Try to trust your man's financial decisions. Remember that he is not perfect, but he is, at the end of the day, responsible for your relationships direction. It should be fairly easy to relinquish... Remember this key point: It things go (monetarily) well, you both look great. If they go horribly, the blame is almost automatically placed on the man. Let him fulfill that role, and you trust your man. This will give added confidence in his abilities and provide the mettle to actually make even better decisions.

DIPLOMACY: This one should be short and sweet. Having diplomatic skills involves being able to relate and communicate to all people in diverse and sometimes difficult situations. A man will be more apt to introduce you to his family and friends (thus allowing you to enter his inner sanctum) if he is sure you won't embarrass him, and you will be well received. Here are a few things to master:

1. Be well versed in many things; Current Events, Popular Culture, and relevant literature. This will show that you are urbane and not typical and self-absorbed.

2. Know how to properly carry on a conversation (i.e. Listen....Talk....Listen....Talk). Being loud and interruptive are not attractive characteristics. Be respectful. It speaks volumes about who you truly are and assuredly puts your best foot forward.

3. Be well spoken. NOTHING is more repellent than holding a conversation with a woman who does not know how to properly express herself and who constantly uses slang, and colloquialisms. The more you read, the better your vocabulary should become. Also, think about a thesaurus too.

CUISINE is another hotbed of dissension in relationships. I've heard it said that "The Way to a Man's Heart is through His Stomach" This rings true in my book. One thing that a majority of women seem to be failing at is cooking. MEN LIKE TO EAT!!! We enjoy great food, and delicious provender. 9 times out of 10, your man doesn't want you to be a master chef. He does, however, have a few favorite dishes that he enjoys immensely and would like to have more often than not. Pay attention. See what he always orders at his favorite restaurant. Go a step farther; Ask his mom for some recipes to the things that he loves. This will build a great bond between you and his mom, and also show him that you are aware of his desires and likes, and committed to taking the time to prepare sustenance for him.

Last but not least is DEFERENCE: The dictionary defines Deference as "Submitting humbly to (a person or a person's wishes or qualities)". Being in a relationship is [by default] saying that you actively want and choose to be with a significant other, yet many men find themselves in relationships with women who seem to prefer hanging out with their gal pals. It is one thing take a meal from time to time to catch up with the girls, but when you're spending an equal amount of time with friends as with your mate, serious problems will ensue. Your man knows you have options (everyone does) but he, being in a relationship with you, wants to know that you choose him above all else. He wants to know that you want and choose to be with him; that, what he is to you, trumps anything the girls have to offer. This will help to solidify your bond, and make him defer to you also.

COMMON SENSE: Get to know your man. Learn his fetishes and fantasies, his financial fears, goals and aspirations. Be a diplomat. Understand his sensibilities, and learn his appetite. These are simple ways to improve your personal relations and his perception of you. As you desire for him to be more pliable, you be that too. Don't be unwilling to do something that some other woman would gladly do to take your man away. We all know that the woman-to-man ratio is high. When you find a good man, do what it takes to keep him, and build a wonderful life together.

Love, Peace and COMMON SENSE


       



                                                                                                                                                                                                               

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Where's the Love?

Today is a tragic day for many reasons, but specifically for the music world. It is sad because of the loss of legendary R&B crooner Teddy Pendergrass.

As artists of Pendergrass' caliber age further and begin to pass off the scene, they are being replaced by artists, who seem to be completely unfamiliar with true emotion. The ardor of yesteryear has been replaced with the instantaneous. Instead of love being built and growing over time, and sex being a special and private act, we now fast-forward through getting to know one another and skip right to screwing.

Regrettably, classic love songs like "Love T.K.O.", "You and I", "Sweet Love" and "All This Love" are being replaced with the likes of "Invented Sex", "Number One (Sex)", "Love in This Club" and "Digital Girl". Not to say that the latter group of songs are not sonically pleasing or even extremely catchy and well written, but there one key element missing; The soulful, sweet and seductive crooning of days gone by. Singers are molesting our ears rather than singing and songwriters seem to be more focused on copulation, than the beauty of building love.

It pains me to think of the state of our music. What love songs will we be singing in the next 20 years? I can not imagine singing the songs that have been popular in the last 10 years, to express my love and admiration to a woman. The COMMON SENSE lies in this: Love is great! One could live without sex, but can you live about love? Love keeps everything in balance and is in fact, The Greatest Power to exist. Therefore, a migration Back To Love is necessary. Nothing would improve the art and life more, than returning to the fervor and lyrical content of artists like Marvin Gaye, Patti LaBelle, Teddy Pendergrass, Luther Vandross and too many others to name. Let's get back to the passion and romance of our musical predecessors, and abandon the wham-bam-thank you ma'am...

Love, Romance and Common Sense
 
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