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The other day, I was in a deep, dark place… And these words pulled me out.

Struggle means: to progress with difficulty.
You know what that means? It means that you’re going to make it.

And I don’t even know what you’re going through.
And I’m not even going to tell you that I understand.

But if you’ll accept this suggestion as it be. From experience, take it from me.
Your struggle – it’s all part of his plan.

And you are going to make it.

Setbacks are just set forth to strengthen your spirit and character.
If you ever obtain the wisdom that you have already been blessed with…
You’ll see. You had to be messed with.

In order to be able to look someone else in the face, eye to eye, and say:
You are going to make it.

He who has begun a great work in you, shall complete it; until the day of Christ.
What that means: God is in you. Every day of your life.

Just making sure that you’re going to make it.

And in the pit of your stomach, you know it. So put that mask away and show it.
And let the world see it. Because if you want it, you can be it.

You just have to take it.
Tell God that you want it, and tell yourself that you can make it.

And don’t rely on your family and friends for foundation.

More than likely they’re just waiting to see if you’re serious or not.
Or if what you say is really what you’ve got.

And don’t get mad at them for not believing in your dreams.
And then not spend time convincing them with your pleads.
You just pray to God that they have the courage to follow your lead.

And if they still reject you, dust off your feet and your shoulders, and he’ll eject you.
Because sometimes you have to remove yourself; and then they’ll respect you.

But you are going to make it. Regardless.

As long as you start each job at the end.
What I mean: see it done, before you begin.

Money? It’s already there.
Health? Baby, you are already healed.
Faith? You have not, because you ask not.
Family? He who has created you, is more than you’ve got. And all that you need.

You just have to believe… that you’ll struggle, but…
You are going to make it!

Words of inspiration from one of God’s messengers – Cornelius “See” Flowers.

Stand for something,… or something will stand in the way of what you could have stood for. And if you don’t stand for something in this life, let me ask you – What are you good for?

I have no problem with so many people bending down on their knees to pray. But if you just stand straight up, it’s a little bit easier for God to hear what you’re trying to say.

You’ve already fallen for the sickness of jealousy, hatred, envy, and greed. Well if your falling for what you don’t know, why don’t you stand for what you believe.

Stand for honor. Your honor, I don’t need to take a stand to testify. You see, I’ve taken a stand and testified that taking a stand was the best thing I’ve ever done in my life.

I took a stand against wrong, so I can stand to do something right. And if you are standing in my way, then it’s time that you stand a side.

My mother once taught me that “c’aint” was not a word and “aint” was not a verb. And if I didn’t stand for what I said, I’d fall for what I heard.

She told me: you don’t need anybody’s help, because you can stand all by yourself. And if you can’t stand on your own, you’ll have to stand on something else.

Either you stand by your words, or you stand all by yourself.

A lot of us, were just on stand-by. Just standing by, letting life just pass us by, and I am not understanding why. Are you an innocent bystander or are you just standing by?

Equality, Humanity, Freedom, Prosperity. Those are just some of the things that I stand for.

But I can’t stand those people who are not against, nor neither for. Baby, take a stand. Be either or. Either against, or either for. And once you find something in your heart to be eager for, then you stand.

Because your stand is your platform, and your life begins on it. So stand like your life depends on it, and get ready for the war.

Don’t hold steady, go forward – straight a head, that way. Hold your heads up – look straight ahead, that way. And when it seems hard; baby, you just see God. And that way, what ever your problem, it will be solved that day.

You give it to God – that day. And that way, whatever your problem or your situation, whatever circumstance that you’re facing, whatever dream that you’re chasing, whatever opportunity that you’ve wasted, won’t hinder your progress.

Because his word – it stands as his promise. And that just what he sees in you.

So, for whatever it means to you, however important or unimportant it might seem to you; put on the armor of God, and let him lead in you.

Know that I believe in you. And then all you need to do… is stand.

– CORNELIOUS “SEE” FLOWERS (from TLC The Messenger)

I was organizing old emails, and ran across the following from my friend Jim Byrum.
The wisdom is timely for me, as I am progressively pursuing a vegetarian diet.

So, in support of the vegetables (and fruits), I offer the following:

What is killing my trees?… and how do I stop it?


What is killing my trees? from Matthew Denton on Vimeo.

Have you ever spoken words so inspired, that you didn’t know where those words came from?
Listen to Calvin Sharpe… He knows exactly where his words come from – and so do I.

God speaks to us… Are you listening?