Christ rose up today

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Originally Posted by Torog

Howdy hempity,

Well daggum..this sure is a change from the old days,at the Marihemp politics board..and it's a good one ! :)

I often pray to God,for the wisdom to serve God best..but I'm also aware that God expects us to seek wisdom as well..and to be open to it..to that end-I must acknowledge that wisdom can come from any source or direction..which is why it's important to listen to what folks say..it could be..that God is speaking through them..and they don't even realize it..wisdom,can come from the mouths of children,for instance..or even from my greatest detractors..so it behooves me to listen..which is why I will never put anyone on ignore.

When I left my wife,I left her with everything that I had worked many long,hard hours to acquire..we were at odds,all the time,and I finally realized,that I had to give up all of my material things,in order for my daughter to have a good and happy life. Since that time,I've had to start over from scratch,several times,and each time-it required me to give up most of what I had acquired..I did so,because I re-dedicated my life to serving my daughter and doing what was best for her..and I put aside my petty wants..true wealth,is spiritual..not material. I believe that God had to humble me,several times,before I finally got it. These days..I don't carry money in my pocket anymore,instead..I carry a 'coin',from my daughter..that says that I'm a good dad on it..to me..it's worth more than all the gold in the world. These days..I focus on clothing the naked and feeding the hungry..I try to be a giver..and not a taker. I realize,that my journey is far from complete and that I have much to learn still..I do tend to be too judgemental of folks..but basically,it's because I care for them and I don't want them to stumble and fall..or git lost on that wide highway..where many pitfalls await us. I also realize-that our spirits must be forged through the trials and tribulations of Life..we emerge stronger than before..if we can just be open to the wisdom that's gained from those trials and tribulations.

I often have to remind myself,many times,to simply trust that God will take care of me and those whom I love..God is wonderful at providing that which we need..and when God provides that which we want..it is truly a blessing..that I offer many thanks for.

I need your chastisement,for when I'm wrong about things..and I will try and listen to all who chastise me..I don't know everything and I ain't always right either..no matter how painful or upsetting it may be,it behooves me to listen.

Have a good one !

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change is the one thing we are given that is absolute, it will happen.

wisdom comes in the direction we are looking in and smacks us in the head as we watch, so you are right it is important to look all around, it comes when we least expect it.
mine happened differently, one night i awoke surrounded by flames, i jumped up and ran outside into the snow in my long underwear, that ended up being all i was left with, except 14 dogs and a horse i had to care for. i lost everything i thought i cared about, my weapons that i searched high and low for, my sword i was given by my sensi, even all my photos of past life, not to mention all my herb. i was devastated, it was the best thing that could have happened to me, i had too many blankets, i was to complacent.
my death now rides my shoulder, speaks to me when i stumble, it says, "wake up i may take you today, enjoy what is here now, you may not get any more."
one day as i was sitting on a bus bench bemoaning the fact that after years of work i had nothing, and was quite hungry i said to myself, "if God wants me to eat he will feed me" at that moment a person walked by i didn't even see and dropped a bag of fresh grapes and other fruit in my lap and walked on without saying a word. after that i learned that i was blessed by the Creator and began to listen to that within us that speaks so softly, it gets stronger the more you do, and weaker the more you don't.
i am not spose to say to much, but i can tell you that the one unforgivable sin is to be unforgiving, maybe that will help.

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Originally Posted by hempity

change is the one thing we are given that is absolute, it will happen.

wisdom comes in the direction we are looking in and smacks us in the head as we watch, so you are right it is important to look all around, it comes when we least expect it.
mine happened differently, one night i awoke surrounded by flames, i jumped up and ran outside into the snow in my long underwear, that ended up being all i was left with, except 14 dogs and a horse i had to care for. i lost everything i thought i cared about, my weapons that i searched high and low for, my sword i was given by my sensi, even all my photos of past life, not to mention all my herb. i was devastated, it was the best thing that could have happened to me, i had too many blankets, i was to complacent.
my death now rides my shoulder, speaks to me when i stumble, it says, "wake up i may take you today, enjoy what is here now, you may not get any more."
one day as i was sitting on a bus bench bemoaning the fact that after years of work i had nothing, and was quite hungry i said to myself, "if God wants me to eat he will feed me" at that moment a person walked by i didn't even see and dropped a bag of fresh grapes and other fruit in my lap and walked on without saying a word. after that i learned that i was blessed by the Creator and began to listen to that within us that speaks so softly, it gets stronger the more you do, and weaker the more you don't.
i am not spose to say to much, but i can tell you that the one unforgivable sin is to be unforgiving, maybe that will help.

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Howdy hempity,

I find that I cannot but help to agree with yer words..they are consistent with what I've experienced..that at times..one must be capable of releasing the bondage of materialism,in order to truly appreciate what really matters in Life. Instead of promoting one's ego..you must learn how to set it aside and learn how to serve others..out of respect and love. God does indeed work in mysterious ways..so it doesn't really surprise me,that when you were at yer lowest,that God provided what you needed..which was good,healthy,natural food.

As for forgiveness,I agree with ya on that too..one of my greatest challenges to overcome,is to find a way to forgive someone who did something despicable to my family..it is yet to be resolved,I'm willing to forgive,I just haven't worked on resolving my anger about it as well as I should have by now.

Have a good one ....

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Originally Posted by Torog

Howdy hempity,

I find that I cannot but help to agree with yer words..they are consistent with what I've experienced..that at times..one must be capable of releasing the bondage of materialism,in order to truly appreciate what really matters in Life. Instead of promoting one's ego..you must learn how to set it aside and learn how to serve others..out of respect and love. God does indeed work in mysterious ways..so it doesn't really surprise me,that when you were at yer lowest,that God provided what you needed..which was good,healthy,natural food.

As for forgiveness,I agree with ya on that too..one of my greatest challenges to overcome,is to find a way to forgive someone who did something despicable to my family..it is yet to be resolved,I'm willing to forgive,I just haven't worked on resolving my anger about it as well as I should have by now.

Have a good one ....

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ho,
so that is good that you believe what i say, i cannot lie in front of the Creator, he/she knows anyway.

i don't agree with yours, the monkey statements you have as a signature is one of the stupidest things i have ever read or heard. the man responsible for making it is a proven moron. there are no terrorist in the first place, it is a made up category to excite anger and fear. these barefoot natives were called freedom fighters and supported until the current regime in the corporation of the united snakes wanted what they had. of course i support the troops some of them are friends and kids of friends, no way do i support what they are made to do.
the united snakes makes up their own enemies and arms them with the weapons they want them to use. you live in a police state where at any moment you can be pulled from your house and never heard from again, where has that happened before? you say no, they can't do that, when you know damn well they can do anything they want. they are evil from their pointy little heads to the bottom of their black shrivelled dead hearts. i love my life with a passion few will ever know, but i would lay it down in a heartbeat for what i believe in. so would the freedom fighters, the big difference is they believe in killing for God, and i think God can take care of it without me. for me to kill, i would carry that person all the rest of my days, up to the Creator to explain why.

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i really like this story, i believe Christ was a good man and had problems as any will have.