Sing Father… Sing…

Written by FAVORED1 on October 30, 2009 – 2:24 pm -

Friday, October 30, 2009

The LORD your God in the midst of you is mighty; He will save, He will rejoice over you with joy; He will rest in His love, He will joy over thee with singing.

[Zephaniah 3:17]

Good Afternoon Beloved,

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!

What a lovely day! Today is my birthday and I am so excited! Well, actually, I’m always excited over birthdays… other peoples’ as well as mine

. A birthday to me represents one more year God has graced one to exist on earth. It signifies that there is still an assignment to be done and we have been given a little more time to complete it

. This morning when I turned on my computer, I had so many beautiful well wishes it was almost overwhelming! Someone ”sang” happy birthday to me via e-mail

. I was just reminded of my God who also sings… and He’s not singing, “I’m gonna knock you out”

. He rejoices over us… I just never get tired of hearing that, because for so many years I got such a scary view of God. A wrong perception of a Deity that could never be pleased, always frowned and stayed in a constant state of irritation. God does get angry.. don’t misunderstand me, but I suspect He is a little more balanced than a lot of us were led to believe. He is grace, mercy, truth and love. He knows the end from the beginning. He sees where we are, where we’ve been and where we’re going. Nothing is hidden from His careful gaze. He’s seen every tear and every smile. He knows what makes us tick far better than we do. I found myself reminiscing today about my childhood. I have been putting together a collection of pictures for my new found family, and boy did it bring back memories. I was that shy little girl in the back of the class that never talked. I was the ‘dirty’ girl… the one with the wrong clothes and jacked up hair

… the ‘outcast’ that was laughed at and talked about. My 10th grade Social Studies teacher at Calvert Senior High, Mr. Thompson, wrote something in my yearbook that I have carried in my heart ever since. He wrote, “Regina, sometimes those who do not make themselves the center of attention are often overlooked, it is those same people whose inner wonder is never known” …wow… that statement girded my mind and strengthened my resolve that’s the power of a good teacher. I always felt that there was something unique and beautiful about me, even while folks were trying their level best to tear me down. The result was good because it made me appreciate people for who they are, and to see the beauty in them. It caused me not to treat people the way that they did. It gave me a desire to become a better human being. I’ve often thought over the years, that if Mr. Thompson could see me, he would be shocked. I probably never said over a handful of words during the entire year I had his class, now, you can’t shut me up

. I uploaded this message on ‘Facebook’ for the young people that are around me.

“2 my fly youngins going through drama with crazy people -keep your head up, don’t let ‘em get you down, trust me in a few years you won’t remember half their names ;0)” …

Live in such a way that those who know you but don’t know God, will come to know God because they know you.

That is the plain truth! I have gained a lot of wisdom and insight in recent years. I’ve learned that nothing is ever wasted and EVERYTHING becomes part of our testimony. Remember, we overcome by the Blood of the Lamb and the word of our testimony… what we came through and WHO brought us over…. sing Father …. sing