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Today’s Gospel: Blessed In Silence

Many people can avoid jealousy from others if they keep their blessing(s) on the low. The reason is that starving people don’t want to see others full. No matter how blessed I get, I will always keep my blessing(s) on the low because I don’t have time for jealous clowns. I do the work to get blessed, and here comes the hate…😒

 

Genesis 6:6

I can’t blame God for feeling this way. If only he knew…, but being the sovereign God that he is, he had a Plan B by sending his son Jesus to die on the cross for our sin(s). That’s one of the pitfalls of free will, some people use their freedom to do wrong, and some use their freedom for good. The problem is that the good suffers with the bad, which isn’t right. If I was the Lord, I’m wiping everyone off the map and starting over, just saying.🤷🏾‍♂️

 

McMichaels & Bryant: Guilty

 

The lead prosecutor Linda Dunikoski was a pitbull throughout this case. She had receipts, so there was no way Travis McMichael could lie. She had video footage, and used Travis’ testimony against him. I’m happy for the family that they can finally get closure.

Ahmaud Arbery verdict

 #JusticeForAhmaudArbery Travis McMichael feared for his & his dad’s life, but it was 3-on-1, and had a shotgun. Make It Make Sense😑.

I’m telling y’all right now…If the McMichaels and Bryant walk, all hell will break loose in this country.

The above ☝️ posts sum up my thoughts about the Ahmaud Arbery trial, but know that if the McMichaels and Bryant walk…we really haven’t come as far as we think.

Pet Ownership: If I was rich…

Ever since I’ve owned my dog, I’ve become more concerned about pet welfare. I’ve despised those who mistreat loving pets more & more. In my eyes, mistreatment goes far beyond neglect & physical abuse, but it includes surrendering your pets for stupid reasons like: having a baby, moving, not wanting to care for it anymore, and so on. With that said:

 

Question: Post-Verdict

Repost from Nikki Brooks:

“ QUESTION::::

What say ye about the verdict Nick? What’s the Solution?  Do we March, vote?  What’s next?  You’re an advocate - what do you think?

NIKKI’S ANSWER: 

We’ve marched for decades.  This isn’t on us to fix because if we could fix this it would be repaired already.

1. Self Preserve.

Do what’s necessary always to get retrieve and solace from the stress of living as a minority.  Take your PTO.  Protect your kids.  Do what you have to do.

2. Master the Game.

Take off your blinders and teach your children that their color is seen and that the best defense is understanding the ways of supremacy and how to protect yourself from it - how to navigate it in the way that’s best for them.  There is no one size fits all. 

3. No Performative Hope.

I’m not Jesus and my name ain’t Holy Ghost, Junior.  Don’t participate in the theatrics to absolve folks guilt.  Make them go to GOD in prayer and find peace like everybody else. 

So when asked simply say “No comment.”

Besides. The change isn’t on the victims it’s on those who uphold the systems and benefit from them.

4.  Understand the end game.

Make no mistake.  This is intended to solidify a precedent - to try and kill the imaginary “race card.”

Stormfront and The Proud Boys and Patriots have been in formation.  

Anyways. That’s my answer.  What’s yours?”

This is not blacks’ fight. I respect what our black leaders have accomplished on our behalf, but this is not our fight. Blacks have marched, protested, prayed, and for what? We’re still struggling for basic human rights & that’s shameful. Blacks were brought over as slaves & forced to work ourselves to death, and folks have the nerve to say we’ve come so far as a country? Oh really? If you still call fighting for equality progress, then we really have gone backwards. Ahmaud Arbery, Kyle Rittenhouse, etc. I see why Critical Race Theory is a hot topic, because it’s exposing the sin of white supremacy. White children will be forced to feel shame for the sins of their ancestors. White parents are upset that their children will learn about rocks being thrown at Ruby Bridges for going to school with other white kids. White supremacy was created by whites, so it’s THEIR responsibility to fix it.

Rapper Young Dolph Murdered In Memphis

Memphis rapper Young Dolph was murdered in S. Memphis yesterday as he left Makeda’s Cookies. He was known in Memphis for giving back to his community. Every year he did a Thanksgiving drive in his old hood, and folks from that same community took him out. I don’t know the details that led to his death, but it’s said he had conflict with a couple other Memphis rappers, so maybe one of the other rappers’ associates had something to do with Dolph’s murder, who knows?🤷🏾‍♂️. All I know is this jealousy has to stop. There’s enough success out there for everyone, so why hate on someone that’s shining? You don’t know what they went through to make it. I’ll repost a post from a FB friend that sheds light on human nature:

Repost from John King Johnson:

“Dolph Opinions:

1. "Hunger, envy and lust, will make any man become a killer." Don't know who said it, but I feel it applies.

2. One of the OG ELs told me "Don't no starving people want to see you full,fat, and iced out in their face everyday. Eventually they going to take it from you or change your plane to get it." 

3. It's a shame, Dolph just wanted to help Memphis. But we live in an era where niggas will literally take your life for looking too successful in their presence. They won't even rob you. They just will stop your existence. 

4. Pay attention to Louisiana rappers that are successful: Master P, Baby, Wayne, Boosie,Kevin Gates... None of them live in their home state. For a reason.”

#3 confirms this whole post. Folks are too lazy to put in work to be successful, but they want to hate so bad on a blessed man that they’re willing to erase him off the earth. So you kill someone because you’re jealous of their success, then what? You go to jail for life, or you may be killed yourself because you don’t know what circles that person runs in. 

#4 is sad, but true. If there’s anywhere you should get more support, it should be your home state/city. At the same time, you get more hate from your hometown because of the people you came up with in the same hood. You were blessed to make it out of the ghetto, and some people are stuck there & they’re mad, so they kill you thinking it’s going to make them feel better about themselves. 

Young Dolph was a father, husband, son & friend to all who knew him. He will be missed by those who loved him.

Your Dog Is Bigger Than You

No rottweiler should be bigger than a grown man. I see these dudes with 150-160 lb rotts and that can’t be good for the dog’s health. A normal sized rott should be at least 100-120 lbs (female & male). 

Today’s Thought: Hurry Up

 It doesn’t take 2 days to figure out whether Kyle Rittenhouse is guilty.😒The judge and jury is dragging this trial out just to give Kyle a reason to walk.

Kyle Rittenhouse Is Guilty

That’s how I feel. Rittenhouse is guilty, period. The jury is dragging this out hoping they can get Rittenhouse off. 

Ministry

 We are called to not minister to the righteous, but rather to those who are lost and in need of forgiveness.

Question Of The Day

 Repost from FB friend Michael ShoNuff Glenn:

The Baby Daddy Don't want to help the baby mother with child support/daycare fees help physically or financially in any way at all with the child,would she be wrong for cutting him off from seeing his child?

My answer: No. She gave him a chance to be in his child’s life and he chose not to, so he needs to deal with the consequences. Sad to say, but some men wouldn’t have a problem putting all the work on the mother because a lot of men are lazy. He had no problem laying down with her, but she’s not good enough to raise his children with…miss me with that idiot logic. Any man can “see” their child, but a good father would be involved in their kid’s life without having to be asked. I’m built different because I’m moving heaven & earth to make sure my kid(s) is straight. I respect all the good fathers who do whatever it takes to make sure their child(ren) is straight. For those deadbeats who make no effort to be in their child(ren)’s lives, you don’t deserve to see your kid(s). They’re not going to know you. What could you show them that they haven’t already learned?

Critical Race Theory

 Disclaimer: I’ll write in-depth about CRT at a later date, but for now…feast on this:

Critical Race Theory has triggered folks. I’ll put it this way: School officials will find a way to sneak it into curriculum, no matter how many laws are passed against teaching it.

Success=Character

It’s dangerous for people to experience success who don’t have the character to handle it. Look at how many high-profile individuals get in legal trouble, cheat on their spouse or do other unsavory things. When you prosper in life, you must move different because you have more to lose.

Ahmaud Arbery: No Justice, No Peace

 Repost from Jay Hamilton McCoy Esq:

Just saw the prosecutor’s opening statement in the “MURDERERS of Ahmaud Arbery” trial (if we are being objective here).  

This trial is going to be hard to watch, mainly because we all know good and dayum well that this Brutha was lynched for BEING BLACK in white spaces and nothing more. Yet, we finna hear every justification for his death... every character attack... every prior bad act he has allegedly done since grade school... all to justify murdering a Black man in cold blood while also on video (just like Bro. Floyd).

What makes this even more tragic is that I can’t even assure y’all that these guys will be found guilty.  Every Black person in America knows what I am saying to be true.  Our violent deaths are par for the course in a Country built on the concept that a Black man is a tool and not a person. 

But because so many of y’all rely on me for the information on these legal cases, I’ll do my best.  Just know that there is always a cost to this whether you see it or not.

#JusticeForAhmaudArbery

#EffRacism

#DeathPenalty

#LetThemFry

My Thoughts: This brother said it all. Let’s say the McMichaels and Bryant get off; They will have to stay within the confines of their neighborhood because if they go anywhere else in Brunswick, and a pissed off black person sees them, it’s on sight. They will need their guns for the mob of angry black folks if they get off. Honestly, I don’t see why there’s a trial. The video shows it clear as day: It was an execution, period.🤷🏾‍♂️Then again, I’m aware the system was never for us blacks, so should I be surprised? No. That’s what being woke does, it opens your eyes to cold🥶 truths.

Thoughts For Today

When we are in sync with God’s purpose, we will have his blessing & protection.

 Our journey in life may be long, but God’s strength will carry us through life’s many trials.

Today’s Thought: In Your Face

Where’s the lie? The enemy is bold with his agenda and he doesn’t care who he uses. Folks talk about how woke they are; I can’t tell because some of us who are spiritual can’t see the writing on the wall.

Teacher Departure

I feel for tomorrow’s students because there is a serious teacher shortage. Between low pay & endless demands, is it worth it to go into teaching? Before many teachers left, I’m sure they’ve asked themselves whether what they’re doing is making a difference. Unfortunately, the departure of teachers signals no. Given these reasons, I don’t blame teachers for leaving. Who wants to put up with constant attacks & low pay? Miss me with that.

 

Ask God

It’s ok to ask God for what we want, but it’s best if we ask for what God wants. God enjoys having his Word quoted back to Him. 

Keep It Real Tuesday

Old folks weren’t always old. Many of them did foul stuff in their younger years, and they’re reaping what they’ve sown. Sin will always cost you more than you want to pay. 

God’s Strength

Our journey in life may be long, but God’s strength will carry us through life’s many trials.