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| "Letting Go"
I cling so tightly to things,
And eventually my grip begins to loosen.
I can only hold on for so long.
Soon, and I think it's now.
I'm going to have to let go!
You are another person in my life that I have gotten so close to.
I wish better for you than myself.
As I step closer to you, I feel you take a step back.
You cause my emotions to be uneasy.
I care so much, yet hurt so much.
I'm realizing that this is too much for me.
It's time to let go!
You have been with me since childhood.
You have come again in the midst of my pain.
You are the baggage that continues to weigh me down.
With change, you are there.
I try to hide so you don't find me.
But you always do.
You are my past!
And it's time to let go!
You cause me to question things about my life.
You allow me to question God and his plan for me.
You are like the waves in the ocean.
You crash in at unexpected moments.
I wish you would leave me alone!
You are my doubt,
And it's time to let go!
You make life comfortable.
Everyone tries to live up to your standards.
You are popular among society.
I want to live in you, but not be apart of you.
God has chosen me to be different.
Yet, you want everyone to be the same.
You are the world,
And it's time to let go!
It's time to let go of everything that distances me from God!
These things in life are so comfortable.
There is one thing in my life that I desire to hold onto.
You give me just what I need.
And you hear my voice!
Although, I don't fully understand you.
In the end, you never disappoint me.
I WANT to hold onto something that won't let go!
It's soo HARD!
My heart says one thing, yet my actions say another.
BUT realization has hit me.
Letting go means giving up control.
I trust you Lord!
I Let GO, and say "I'm Yours"
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| Relationships...
My THOUGHTS:
This
topic has been on my mind a lot lately. When I say "relationships," Im
not just talking about dating, but all the other relationships we have.
The people that we share life with. Friends, co-workers,
boyfriends/girlfriends, spouse's, etc...
I was watching a movie this past weekend with my family that really
gave me a lot of insight into this topic. These are some of the
things that were brought up:
"There are some people that come into your life for a SEASON and some that are there for a LIFETIME."
"Think of your realtionships with others as a TREE. You are the tree."
--There are some people in your life that are like LEAVES on the
tree. Some blow away with the slightest gust of wind or they
wither as time progresses.
--There are some people in your life that are like BRANCHES. Some
of those branches are strong, but there are some that only look as if
they are stong. Once someone puts weight on that "seemingly strong"
branch, it could snap in an instance.
-BUT then there are those FEW people in your life that are your
ROOTS. They are your foundation and help to build you up.
No matter what weather or harsh conditions come at you, your ROOTS
still stay stong. If someone chops that tree down and all the
LEAVES and BRANCHES are gone, those ROOTS are still with you.
****As with me and many other people, there have been a lot of LEAVES
that have blown away and many BRANCHES that have broken. There
have been times where I wonder if its worth letting those leaves and
branches grow back. Sometimes, I want just be a STUMP and not
have to worry about my leaves and branches disappearing.
But I have found out that it takes losing some leaves and branches to
really find those ROOTS in my life. I have to remind myself too
that ROOTS cannot survive on their own. I need to water, nourish,
and encourage them to grow.
Never give up on searching for those ROOTS in your life. It's a
constant battel full of hurt, pain, and joy. But I'm greatful that
through the joy and pain of relationships in my life, Im encouraged to
know that God has given me those ROOTS in my life and I know there are more
ahead in my future!
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Numerous thoughts on my mind as I try to define or even articulate the
world God intended to create. Initially was foreign to me seeing the
power of the Enemy through drugs, neglect, and poverty. Streets filled
with sights and sounds I can’t explain yelling, screaming, dealing;
never seems to change Kids on the block until who knows when just the
same repetition again and again Never taught how to live with hope, a
sense of pride Wondering why as I look on my side with closed eyes.
Blinded by my own
ignorance and lifestyle Blessed and spoiled since I was a child Always
having support, a family that cares but as for here, there’s hardly two
parents anywhere Mostly single moms trying their best with little self
respect and barely any rest An absence of love in so many homes
Working, supporting, and surviving on their own Not knowing how to
raise their kids Only remembering the life they lived. So it becomes a
cycle of survival everyday Children walking the road their parents
first paved
People say, “It’s
their own fault, there’s nothing we could do. Stop being lazy and
you’ll make it through.” But it’s not that easy, let’s put ourselves in
their shoes First take away your solid education and schools.
Think about crime and poverty; can you relate? In an environment of
survival that we often negate The influence of drugs and gangs at a
rapid rate With little love and hope, only hardship and hate There
isn’t pointing fingers or any blame This is reality and I personally
feel shame, For choosing ignorance as if it didn’t exist Just thanking
God that I didn’t grow up like this
After nine
months, I finally understand that this wasn’t God’s initial plan There
should be purpose and hope in life found in His only Son, Jesus Christ
He’s already paid the price and made us right And we are called to be
His salt and light. If there’s one thing I learned so far this year is
that it’s a privilege to know Jesus’ children here.
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