It Is What It Is

“When you’re going through something hard and wonder where God is… remember that the teacher is always quiet during a test.”

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All Because I Heard One Word.

It’s another Monday morning. And as I sit at my desk I think about how heavy the weight of the world is. Last night I finally broke. My back was bent, my knees buckled and my shoulders had fallen over. I never thought a day would come when my 6’1, 250 lbs frame would be broken.
Yes, I can handle that. No problem I can take care of that. Sure me and my team will be there. Fa sho, I got you. Dig that, just let me know. Was all I remembered. As I took on more and more tasks my mind and body were slowly being over worked. Oh you need me to take care of that too? Yeah I got it. Slow down Franklin, you’re spreading yourself too thin. She said. Yo bro, I see you out here grinding, but you might want to pull up a bit. He said. Oh man, I can handle it.
But unknowingly my mind and body were becoming over worked. And finally I broke. My typical restful Sunday afternoon was anything but. My mind was a war zone and my body was running its last race. I finally broke.
Then I heard a little voice that said, you’ve gone too far. Come back to me. I looked no one was there. Come back to me I give you rest. You carry the weight of so much that you finally broke. Before I can build you up, I must first break you down. Here take my yoke. For it is light and my ways are gentle. My heart is humbled. And in me, your soul will find rest. I speak PEACE. Shhh…now rest, for your journey has just begun.
The last few tears fell, my strength return and I rested. For my burden had pasted, my load was light and joy came in the morning. All because I heard ONE word. Peace…

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Well, well, well, we have reached another Thanksgiving holiday. Its crazy the difference a year makes. This time last year, I was in a real unhappy place with life. Even though I smiled and kept an upbeat personality. I was very very unhappy. School, friends and job was all not working for me. But the grace and covering kept me…and for that I thank God for his unchanging hand. The blood covered me during that time of shaken faith. I thank him! 1 Thess. 5:18 is my motto for the season. IN ALL THINGS…GIVE THANKS!

So whatever you are going through, give thanks. Because he already has a plan for you. A plan of prosperity and abundance.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!

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Pops, Where You At?!?!

     I once had someone ask me what is it that I wanted to be when I grow up. As a kid, I answered with the normal things, I want to be a doctor, fireman, polieman etc. As a teen, I wanted to be basketball star. As a college student, I wanted to be club owner. And recently someone asked me the same question. My answer this time, was very different. I answered, ‘when I grow up, I just want to be half the man my father is…’

     Anyone that knows me, know my father is my world. He is my everything. He is more than a father to me. He is a mentor, a friend, a confidant, my backbone, my father. In today’s time where children go fatherless is a norm. I know I am really blessed to have an active father in my life. Not just a father, but MY BIOLOGICAL FATHER. I am proud to be a junior.

     There are a few things that I am very sensitive about. And my relationship with my father is one of those things. Nothing makes me cry or hurt my heart most than knowing my father is a little upset/disappointed at me. Recently I have made a few bad decisions. Traffic ticket, over drafting my account and just not doing the things he has taught me.

     But through the midst of it all, he has still stood by my side and been my father. He didnt turn on me, but grabbed my hand to pull me through. We recently went to Happy Mexican to celebrate one of my aunts birthday. My mom being the smart mouth that she is, she gon’ try to bust me out and say ‘you got some money to pay for your meal?’ Not knowing that I had just gotten paid earlier that day. I just smiled and said yeah, Im good. My dad looked at the waiter and said, ‘he is with me. Im paying for his meal.’ Look at Pops, big moneeeeeeey he got it!

     This reminded me of the story in the bible when Jesus was telling the people about his father, God. He said, in my father’s house, there are many mansions. When you are in the presence of your father. You should never worry about what you dont have. Just get in the presence of your father (God) and know everything will be alright. He will keep you to be satisfied in your shortage…

Commitment, What Is That?!?!

     Commitment? What is commitment? Webster define commitment as a pledge or promise; obligation, to engage oneself. I ask my followers on twitter (follow me @ScootaBoyd), how would they define commitment? But of course with me not being a twitter junkie like I use to be, I got all of ONE response. (I guess that kinda happens when you arent on twitter all day, every day, you get no respect in those twitter streets.) But @10_DimesBetter defined commitment as being loyal and dedicated to something because of foresight of a resulting or producing a positive outcome. As for me, I define commitment to standing strong on a decision or action one makes.

     I ask about commitment because I was recently reading over some horoscopes with my chocolate drop. As we were reading, we came across something very interesting. I usually dont get into the horoscopes because I just dont. But I must say that they are awkwardly accurate at times. So we read over the pros and cons of our signs. Chocolate drop is a gemini and the con that stood out the most was that they, Geminis, do not like the feeling of being tied down. I jokingly said they we might as well just be friends because I would hate for you to be tied down. So in rebuttal, she read my horoscope. It said that Aquariuses have a fear of commitment. And she said with a straight face, I guess we are even, Mr I Have A Fear Of Commitment.

     As the days pass, I couldnt help but to continue to think about what that horoscope said. Not because, it got my attention or anything. But mainly because it was kinda sorta true. It wasnt the first time that someone has told/asked me if I was afraid of commitment. In a urge to answer that question, I took a look in my past to find answers. They say you dont know where you are going until you know where you came from. I looked back into my past and it would leave one to believe that I am afraid of commitment. From girlfriends, hobbies, ideas or just simple activities. I dont say commitment to hobbies, ideas or activities because I get bored at some point and I just stop doig it.

    But as far as girlfriends, commitment is something I can admit I was the best at. I always seem to get to this certain point in the ‘relationship’ and just shut down. Is it because Im afraid of commitment? Maybe, more than likely. I can be feeling someone tough for a month or so, then poof…they dont matter anymore. I say Im not interested anymore or I got bored. But in all honesty I cant commit to them like they want me to.

     So I have taken it upon myself and decided to commit a few things to break this spell. I have pledged to commit myself to waking up in the mornings during the week to get in a good workout before work. They say it takes 21 days to turn something into a habit. Yeah, Im on day 2 and its already tough. Wish me luck. I have also taken up my spiritual calling to minister the word to my peers and generation. I am making a commitment to spend time with him in prayer every day at some point in the day. I am also in the of completing some reading to help me along this spiritual journey to fulfilling my calling.

    And as far as committing to a girlfriend, that is still yet to be seen. (Shoutout to my chocolate drop for understanding.) So I ask again, commitment, what is that?!?! Hopefully in a little short while, I will be able to answer this.