I had planned to discuss Youth this week; however a special event occurred this past weekend and my thoughts were re-directed to a different theme. Plus, I had a conversation with Alexys that encouraged me to share this message with you.
I wrote God a missive. I write him a lot of notes (which are carefully written, sealed, locked by fire and then transported to Him by the wind), but this time I wrote a letter; and I am publishing it so that the world testifies my profound gratitude towards Him.
You know who I am (since You are the Creator), You know what goes in my heart and soul; You know my deepest thoughts, and You know that You always come first.
You have sent me to fulfil a mission: it has not always been easy; many times I felt like quitting but as Tupac Shakur said “God don’t like no ugly, and God don’t like no quitters” (just a bit of humour since I know how much You enjoy laughing)…I never quit, and I am absolutely sure You know why – quitting on my mission would be the same as quitting on You, and that is something that I will never, ever do. You always come first.
El-Shaddai (by the way, I must say that You have beautiful names), in You I find the strength to go on. Sometimes I may find myself in the darkest places, without knowing which way to turn, but Your name alone is sufficient light to guide my steps.
I surrender myself to You. My life is in Your hands since the very first time I came to earth and it will always be until I go back home for good.
You never let me fall; I might trip (every now and then) but I never fall for You send Your Angels to watch over me and hold me so that I never touch the ground.
Thank You! Thank You, Adonai, for all the blessings in my life. Thank You for my family (= the union of two great families); for my present and future friends; for my present and future co-workers. Thank You for my present and future foes; for “bad” events, for moments of sadness because they represent relevant growth tools that contribute to my burning off Karma…thank You ever so much!
Your eternal servant,
Max”
“The Lord God has given me the tongue of disciples, that I may know how to sustain the weary one with a word He awakens me morning by morning, He awakens my ear to listen as a disciple. The Lord God has opened my ear; and I was not disobedient nor did I turn back.” (Isaiah 50:4-5)
I wrote God a missive. I write him a lot of notes (which are carefully written, sealed, locked by fire and then transported to Him by the wind), but this time I wrote a letter; and I am publishing it so that the world testifies my profound gratitude towards Him.
“Blessed be the Lord, our God, the God of our forefathers!
Hashem,
You know who I am (since You are the Creator), You know what goes in my heart and soul; You know my deepest thoughts, and You know that You always come first.
You have sent me to fulfil a mission: it has not always been easy; many times I felt like quitting but as Tupac Shakur said “God don’t like no ugly, and God don’t like no quitters” (just a bit of humour since I know how much You enjoy laughing)…I never quit, and I am absolutely sure You know why – quitting on my mission would be the same as quitting on You, and that is something that I will never, ever do. You always come first.
El-Shaddai (by the way, I must say that You have beautiful names), in You I find the strength to go on. Sometimes I may find myself in the darkest places, without knowing which way to turn, but Your name alone is sufficient light to guide my steps.
I surrender myself to You. My life is in Your hands since the very first time I came to earth and it will always be until I go back home for good.
You never let me fall; I might trip (every now and then) but I never fall for You send Your Angels to watch over me and hold me so that I never touch the ground.
Thank You! Thank You, Adonai, for all the blessings in my life. Thank You for my family (= the union of two great families); for my present and future friends; for my present and future co-workers. Thank You for my present and future foes; for “bad” events, for moments of sadness because they represent relevant growth tools that contribute to my burning off Karma…thank You ever so much!
Your eternal servant,
Max”
“The Lord God has given me the tongue of disciples, that I may know how to sustain the weary one with a word He awakens me morning by morning, He awakens my ear to listen as a disciple. The Lord God has opened my ear; and I was not disobedient nor did I turn back.” (Isaiah 50:4-5)
Hello Max;
ReplyDeleteA missive not to be missed my friend…..
It is quite similar to epistles I myself have sent to the God of the Angel Armies (LORD of hosts), to the Name…..
I thought of ending there but I know we enjoy “our conversations” so I respectfully (meaning as you know that even if we disagree on some theological or other matters I hold you personally in the highest regard) submit these observations…. I am though wary of the fact that because this article of yours seems so personal my words may come off in a way I do not intend…. I trust in our relationship for you to know where my heart is on this…
One of the unfortunate things about Tupak is his followers still write his name with graffiti and profanity all over our area, particularly on playground equipment for the small children. Plus they are fond of smoking joints and throwing beer bottles at passing cars in the middle of the night….and I live in a “nice area”….Although some of them have stopped when I have spoken to them (two of whom now attend my Church after our conversations) it is a large group of young people…
El-Shaddai is one of my favorite names for God, God Almighty Who is all sufficient. It is also one of my favorite worship songs from Church:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIC_A0WNY1s
Max it is always interesting how you try to infuse Eastern religious theology, doctrine and dogma like reincarnation and karma into the Bible. Only the fringe anti-Biblical groups like Kabbalists attempt to do this with reincarnation (and other anti-Biblical esoteric concepts), no reputable rabbi or Christian theologian would do so, and of course another anti-Biblical fringe group that attempts this would be the Gnostics. I am so very thankful that grace slays karma….
You have reminded me of some beautiful passages from the Old Testament….
He remembered that they were but flesh,
a passing breeze that does not return.
- - Psalm 78:29
This is the evil in everything that happens under the sun: The same destiny overtakes all. The hearts of people, moreover, are full of evil and there is madness in their hearts while they live, and afterward they join the dead. 4 Anyone who is among the living has hope —even a live dog is better off than a dead lion!
5 For the living know that they will die,
but the dead know nothing;
they have no further reward,
and even their name is forgotten.
6 Their love, their hate
and their jealousy have long since vanished;
never again will they have a part
in anything that happens under the sun.
- - Ecclesiastes 9:3-6
I also love the part of Scripture you allude to with your words “You send Your Angels to watch over me and hold me so that I never touch the ground.”
It reminds me of this:
5 Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. 6 "If you are the Son of God," he said, "throw yourself down. For it is written:
" 'He will command his angels concerning you,
and they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’"
7 Jesus answered him, "It is also written: 'Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’"
- - Matthew 4:5-7
The section of Scripture you quote from Isaiah 50:4-5 is the fourth of the Servant-Messiah songs within Isaiah (actually it is 4thu 11)…. And displays how the one and only Servant-Messiah will suffer… Verse 10 is such a glorious verse….
Who is among you that fears the LORD,
That obeys the voice of His servant,
That walks in darkness and has no light?
Let him trust in the name of the LORD and rely on his God.
Max a wonderfully laden…encapsulation of your thoughts… Thank you for sharing something so personal, I hope my words do not come off as uncaring, as you know the opposite is true…
L
Olá Max,
ReplyDeleteLovely palavras meu amigo, tanto significado muito
Eu tenho feito o 'Love Hate meme' e você pode encontrá-lo aqui
Têm um grande dia,
Colin
Hey Max, I have something for you here http://mlizcochico.com/?p=293.
ReplyDeleteTake care and Happy Wednesday.
I agree that God has a great sense of humor. I was a missionary in Taiwan when I was younger, and during that time I had difficulty waking up when I should in the morning. One night I prayed fervently for help to wake up on time the next morning. My alarm went off as usual, and as usual I closed my eyes and started lapsing back in to sleep. Suddenly someone outside on the street began setting off a huge bunch of firecrackers. I laughed, and I'm sure God laughed too. :)
ReplyDeleteOlá Colin,
ReplyDeleteWow...I am impressed :D! There is only one thing: I am "amiga" since I am a girl LOL :).
I am glad that you liked them words :)! Thank you *bowing*!
Fizeste o "love hate meme"? Vou-te visitar daqui a pouco :). Thanks for having participated :D!
Tem um excelente dia!
Hey Liza,
ReplyDeleteThanks, I am on my way :D!
I wish you too a Happy Wednesday :D!
Take care
Hey D!
ReplyDeleteLOL yes, He does :D! LOL That is a great experience, thank you for having shared it with us, D *bowing*! I would also add that not only God laughed, but He was the one who sent someone to set off the firecrackers LOL...after all you did ask Him for help in waking you up LOL!
Thanks once again for your personal story :)
Cheers
Max,
ReplyDelete"I wrote God a missive. I write him a lot of notes (which are carefully written, sealed, locked by fire and then transported to Him by the wind)..."
You do that too. I thought it was just me? ;D
Such a beautiful love letter. I felt such peace reading your depth of gratitude and love for God. It is heart-warming.
"You have sent me to fulfil a mission: it has not always been easy; many times I felt like quitting...
We have all been there. We have all had those disquieting moments of despair. It's all part of the plan to keep us striving for purification of our Soul. If it was easy, we wouldn't fight for the things we want - that is the purification of our Godselves.
"Sometimes I may find myself in the darkest places, without knowing which way to turn, but Your name alone is sufficient light to guide my steps.
I surrender myself to You."
There IS power in speaking the name. As Destiny's Child would say, "Say my name, say my name..." And it gives us such an instant resolve and clarification. When we are in the flow of life and love and look back on those dark moments, we wonder how we ever got there? Spirit moves us through the stratosphere so rapidly and you know I have learned that the bad times are so tiny compared to the magnificent times - the times when we are happy to be alive and present in our lives.
Just the other day, I had a conversation with God and he told me to tell you that you are loved beyond your wildest imagination. Whenever you have any doubts, just chill.
Thanks for the mention. *bowing*
"When I was alone, and had nothing
I asked for a friend to help me bear the pain
No one came, except God
When I needed a breath to rise, from my sleep
No one could help me.. except God
When all I saw was sadness, and I needed answers
No one heard me, except God
So when I'm asked.. who I give my unconditional love to?
I look for no other name, except God”
~Tupac Shakur
Eternal Cheers!
Max, nice words, terrific letter.
ReplyDeleteHave a great and wonderful wednesday!
Cheers!
Alexys,
ReplyDelete"You do that too. I thought it was just me? ;D" - now that is what I call synchronisation ;D!
"Such a beautiful love letter. I felt such peace reading your depth of gratitude and love for God. It is heart-warming." - thank you *bowing*! I am gald that my God-natured peace reached you, my friend :D! It made my day already *bowing*...
"We have all been there. We have all had those disquieting moments of despair. It's all part of the plan to keep us striving for purification of our Soul. If it was easy, we wouldn't fight for the things we want - that is the purification of our Godselves." - I hear you, sista...Amen!
"There IS power in speaking the name. As Destiny's Child would say, "Say my name, say my name..." And it gives us such an instant resolve and clarification" - indeed, there is a lot of power in speaking the name! That is a great song by DC, by the way.
"When we are in the flow of life and love and look back on those dark moments, we wonder how we ever got there? Spirit moves us through the stratosphere so rapidly and you know I have learned that the bad times are so tiny compared to the magnificent times - the times when we are happy to be alive and present in our lives." - yes, we are often surprised at how we find ourselves in dark moments; how we ever allowed ourselves to get there...but as I was telling a blogging-friend, a few minutes earlier, the Universe makes sure we come across with tough times, and then just looks at us to ask "what are you going to do now? How will you come out of this? Will you quit or will you fight?"...and then the process of fighting is another fight lol...
I absolutely agree with you: bad times are nothing compared to happy times. I mean, when we go through bad times, we often think that it is the end of the world; but when we are happy and look back...we realise that bad moments were there to make us fight for happiness. This reminded me of "In the day of prosperiy be happy, but in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other so that man will not discover anything that will be after him." (Ecclesiastes 7:14).
"Just the other day, I had a conversation with God and he told me to tell you that you are loved beyond your wildest imagination. Whenever you have any doubts, just chill." - Thank you, my friend *bowing*! I am just chilling :D!
"Thanks for the mention. *bowing*" - you are most welcome, darling :D!
"So when I'm asked.. who I give my unconditional love to? I look for no other name, except God” ~Tupac Shakur" - great Tupac! I loved it, Alexys, thanks :D! Do you like his songs (apart from his poems)?
Divine Cheers
Hey Cidão,
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you so much *bowing*! :D
Ah, I am having a great and wonderful Wednesday already, obrigadão! :D
Desejo-te o mesmo, e também boas aulas :D!
Cheers
Hi Max
ReplyDeleteI have an Award for you :)
Details here
Have a great day,
Colin
Hey Colin,
ReplyDeleteOh my, an award for me!? Yupppiii lol... :) Thank you so much *bowing*!
I am on my way to your place....
Have a great day yourself!
Cheers
I have made this my prayer for today.
ReplyDeleteThanks.
beh,
ReplyDeleteio sono Nietzschiana,
assolutemente...
Max, ha visto questo?
ArteyMundo
Hello Scott,
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing thing to say: I should be the one to say "thank you" *bowing*! :D
Cheers
Ciao Hanna,
ReplyDeleteEssere Nietzshiana è molto interessante. Ma perchè Nietzsche te piace così tanto?
Non, non ho mai visto: cos'è? Ah, c'è un link...Grazie mille, carina! Lo vedrò súbito! Grazie :)
Ciao
Hi, Max, I've got some awards for you.
ReplyDeleteCheers!
Max, it's a beautiful prayer. It's sad that only a few people know how to thank Him for blessings. I don't write my prayers but I always utter words of thanks and praises, even at times when I feel so down.
ReplyDeleteWriting it is such a good idea. Maybe I should start writing them down. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers!
Beautiful Max, I love how you send your messages, I think the Holy Spirit works overtime on my behalf,lol. Romans 8:26,27.
ReplyDeleteHi Max, I am Fernando from Argentina. Thank you for visiting my blog. I have translated one of your texts. Of course, Hanna writes very well. I like his poetic style, essentially . I think I must correct some details of the translation, but the most important it´s there. Borges, one of the greatest Argentina´s writers, said that a writer publishes to stop correcting. I think that blogs allowed to do both things simultaneously. Bye.
ReplyDeleteHola Max, soy Fernando de Argentina. Gracias por visitar mi blog. He traducido un texto que me gustó. Hanna escribe muy bien. Me gusta su estilo poético esencialmente. Creo que debo corregir algunos detalles de la traducción, pero lo más importante está allÃ. Borges, uno de los más grandes escritores de Argentina y el mundo, decÃa que uno publica para dejar de corregir. Creo que los blogs permiten hacer las dos cosas simultáneamente. Saludos.
Max,
ReplyDeleteI really like,
"...the Universe makes sure we come across with tough times, and then just looks at us to ask "what are you going to do now? How will you come out of this? Will you quit or will you fight?"...and then the process of fighting is another fight lol..."
So true girl. So true.
"In the day of prosperiy be happy, but in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other so that man will not discover anything that will be after him." (Ecclesiastes 7:14)."
Powerful. Deep. Thought-provoking. Love it.
I am not a hardcore Tupac fan, but I know his catalog. Since I am a somewhat of a "musicologist," I do like many genres of music. Tupac was very passionate about his life and music. His lyrics reflected a tormented Soul. They were just so raw and poignant. I can't listen to ALL of his stuff, but I like, Dear Mama; To Live And Die In L.A.; How Do You Want It; I Ain't Mad At Cha; Thugz Mansion; and Baby Don't Cry (Keep Your Head Up II).
Some of the lyrics are just too raw for my ears, but God created us all different. We have to be open to almost everything to know what we like and what we don't like.
I did see him in a drug store in Hollywood back in the 90's, buying a bottle of alcohol. His trousers were saggin' and his backwards baseball cap was on his head. He grabbed the bottle, left the store (he could hardly walk from his trousers being so low) and jumped in his Mercedes and drove off. I think he must have been recording an album or working on a music video at the time.
When he was starring in Poetic Justice with Janet Jackson, her handlers wanted him to get an AIDS test before his kissing scene with her and he refused. (Saw this in the documentary, Tupac: Resurrection.)
I like how he keeps releasing new songs even though he's dead. ;D
Tupac Cheers!
Hey Cidão,
ReplyDeleteAwards: ôbaaaaa! lol :)
I will drop by in a minute; thank you :D!
Cheers
This is a LOVELY letter, Max!!! Especially the reminder about being thankful for "bad" events and moments of sadness. :-))))
ReplyDeleteBtw, do you like my choice for the Smile Pic tag?
Smile Tag
Hey Liza,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, dear :). I am glad you liked it *bowing*! People are what they are *shrugging*!
"I don't write my prayers but I always utter words of thanks and praises, even at times when I feel so down." - when we are down those are exactly the times when we should thank God and praise His name; because it is a proof that our faith is unshakeable :D.
If you wish you can start writing them: it is amazing the beauty that can flow from of our hearts towards the pen :).
You are most welcome *bowing*!
Cheers
Hey Bob,
ReplyDeleteThank you *bowing*! Romans 8:26,27 is a very interesting passage "In the same way the Spirit also helps ous weakness; for we do not know hot to pray as we should, but the spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words; and He who seraches the hearts knows what the mind of the spirit is, because He intercedes for the saints according to the will of God"...so, the Holy Spirit works overtime, huh LOL? That was a good one *nodding*...
Cheers
Hola Fernando,
ReplyDeleteDe nada :), además gracias por haber visitado mi blog *reverencia*! Has traducido un texto mio? Verdad? Cuál?
"Creo que debo corregir algunos detalles de la traducción, pero lo más importante está allÃ." - eso es bien verdad, Fernando :).
"Borges, uno de los más grandes escritores de Argentina y el mundo, decÃa que uno publica para dejar de corregir." - aaah, no tengo la certeza qué Borges tenga razón; mira, corregir es enseñar, non? Tal como enseñar es aprender...
Gracias, una vez más, por haber venido :).
Saludos
Alexys,
ReplyDeleteThank you *bowing*!
"Powerful. Deep. Thought-provoking. Love it." - I love it too! I remember the first time I read it: I was 16, and it stayed on my mind ever since...one year later I began the Path.
"Since I am a somewhat of a "musicologist," I do like many genres of music." - I hear you :).
"Tupac was very passionate about his life and music. His lyrics reflected a tormented Soul. They were just so raw and poignant." - indeed, he seemed to battle himself, all the time *nodding*. Raw and poignant yet deep...it is interesting how pain, struggle produces such beautiful texts, poetry...
"I can't listen to ALL of his stuff, but I like, Dear Mama; To Live And Die In L.A.; How Do You Want It; I Ain't Mad At Cha; Thugz Mansion; and Baby Don't Cry (Keep Your Head Up II)." - good songs (specially To Live and Die on L.A - I just love that song)! I must confess that I have all his Cd's lol...however there are so songs that I like more than others...
"Some of the lyrics are just too raw for my ears, but God created us all different. We have to be open to almost everything to know what we like and what we don't like." - true, girl, true. If he cursed less; I would say that his rap was perfect...
"His trousers were saggin' and his backwards baseball cap was on his head. He grabbed the bottle, left the store (he could hardly walk from his trousers being so low) and jumped in his Mercedes and drove off. I think he must have been recording an album or working on a music video at the time." - LOL I never understood those saggy trousers *nodding*....nowadays it is trendy here in Portugal, and to be quite frank I fear for kids...they might fall one of these days LOL LOL...and now they all think that we want to see their underwear; what is up with that? *nodding*. Anyway, Tupac did like his Mercedes "I'm in my benz burnin' rubber" lol...
"When he was starring in Poetic Justice with Janet Jackson, her handlers wanted him to get an AIDS test before his kissing scene with her and he refused. (Saw this in the documentary, Tupac: Resurrection.)" - I never watched that documentary; but I must :). AIDS test? For a kissing scene, really? *nodding*...it is not like he was going to have sex with her...
"I like how he keeps releasing new songs even though he's dead. ;D" - LOL LOL LOL you know!?
Makaveli (The Don) Cheers
Hey Amelia,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, girl :D!
Well, we have to be thankful for everything that God sends us; good or bad; since what we consider bad, many times, is a relevant teaching! :)
I am on my way to your place: thanks for having participated :D!
Cheers
Max,
ReplyDelete"I remember the first time I read it: I was 16, and it stayed on my mind ever since...one year later I began the Path."
So would you say that he lead you to the Path? That's awesome.
"...it is interesting how pain, struggle produces such beautiful texts, poetry..."
Pain is culpable for bringing some of the world's most prolific work; art, music, dance, Soul. Look at the history of the world's most famous artists; (especially as depraved as some of them were.)
"If he cursed less; I would say that his rap was perfect..."
True. Even if a song is good and it plays in your head (music is always in my head), you don't want to keep hearing certain words. It just crashes your spirit. Sometimes I wish I could listen to songs without the lyrics.
"I never understood those saggy trousers. I fear for kids...they might fall one of these days LOL LOL...and now they all think that we want to see their underwear; what is up with that?"
Ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Don't they look like penguins. Actually penguins have more class, at least THEY don't show their underwear. LOL
"AIDS test? For a kissing scene, really? It is not like he was going to have sex with her."
I know, that's what HE said. He said if they were going to have a REAL love scene, then he would have taken the test. He also said that when they were shooting the film, he and Janet were tight. He used to call her all the time and as soon as the film was over, she changed her number.
Btw, can I have your Technorati numbers? I had to start the new blog from scratch. Come on...please???? With a cherry on top. ;D
Cherry Cheers!
Hey Alexys,
ReplyDelete"So would you say that he lead you to the Path? That's awesome." - it is not that the text led me to the Path (I was bound to join the Path even if I hadn't read the Bible); but I found it interesting that this passage (that speaks of the opposites: good/bad) stayed on my mind for so long...and then I entered the Path that teaches (right from the start) the balance of the opposites.
"Pain is culpable for bringing some of the world's most prolific work; art, music, dance, Soul. Look at the history of the world's most famous artists; (especially as depraved as some of them were.)" - you are absolutely right; you made me recall upon Modigliani who was a great painter yet addicted to drugs and alcohol *nodding*...
"True. Even if a song is good and it plays in your head (music is always in my head), you don't want to keep hearing certain words. It just crashes your spirit. Sometimes I wish I could listen to songs without the lyrics." - I hear you (music is also always in my head). LOL LOL yeah, there are songs whose lyrics are deplorable *nodding*...
"Ha ha ha ha ha ha! Don't they look like penguins. Actually penguins have more class, at least THEY don't show their underwear. LOL" - LOL they do look like penguins! LOL LOL indeed, penguins follow the etiquette lol...*nodding*...
"I know, that's what HE said. He said if they were going to have a REAL love scene, then he would have taken the test. He also said that when they were shooting the film, he and Janet were tight. He used to call her all the time and as soon as the film was over, she changed her number." - Tupac was right! Word? She did that? But why, if they were so tight...*nodding*. Women are so complicated lol...
"Btw, can I have your Technorati numbers? I had to start the new blog from scratch. Come on...please???? With a cherry on top. ;D" - LOL you can have them all :). Hey, I know of a way for you to bring back those numbers....I will drop by your place to let you know!
Strawberry Cheers
Max,
ReplyDelete"(I was bound to join the Path even if I hadn't read the Bible); but I found it interesting that this passage (that speaks of the opposites: good/bad) stayed on my mind for so long...and then I entered the Path that teaches (right from the start) the balance of the opposites."
Absolutely my dear. Do you know that when we are born we are already on the Path and as we get older, we meander in various directions and some of us never come back? Instances such as the one you describe above can bring us back to the light, as it were.
Janet's peeps didn't want her to hang with Tupac, it wouldn't have been good for her reputation. Her first marriage lasted two months and her second one (the secret one) lasted 8 years. Now she's dating Jermaine Dupri (JD).
"...you can have them all..."
That was unconditional love for ya. Thank you. To give up what you've work so hard for. (A tear forms in my eye. My heart flutters. I am touched.)
Thank you. Don't worry, you don't have to give me your numbers, but it was so moving that you would. ;D
Definitely interested in building the numbers back up.
Thankful Cheers.
Alexys,
ReplyDelete"Absolutely my dear. Do you know that when we are born we are already on the Path and as we get older, we meander in various directions and some of us never come back? Instances such as the one you describe above can bring us back to the light, as it were." - yes, it was one of the first things I learned :); but it is always a blessing to read them again and again :D!
"Janet's peeps didn't want her to hang with Tupac, it wouldn't have been good for her reputation. Her first marriage lasted two months and her second one (the secret one) lasted 8 years. Now she's dating Jermaine Dupri (JD)." - Oh my God...JD!? Perhaps she felt drawn to his work...he is an excellent producer...
"That was unconditional love for ya. Thank you. To give up what you've work so hard for. (A tear forms in my eye. My heart flutters. I am touched.)" - oooh, so sweet *tender face*! You are most welcome *bowing*! Here's a handkerchief... :D...
"Thank you. Don't worry, you don't have to give me your numbers, but it was so moving that you would. ;D" - lol don't mention it, darling :). No doubt, I would give them to you or to any of my friends :D!
"Definitely interested in building the numbers back up." - great! I already left at your place the link to join Big Bang :D!!
Warm Cheers.
Hi! Although I've had issues with my faith, I still find comfort in prayer.
ReplyDeleteI often find myself driving along and reciting the same old one. I live in hope that it happens.
I'm not a very good catholic, as I often mix prayer with cursing the one that I look to for help.
Perhaps I believe and perhaps I don't. Perhaps I'm just another doubting thomas.
Sorry to be so negative but that's how I feel.
Take Care,
Peter
Hi Peter,
ReplyDeleteAlthough I've had issues with my faith, I still find comfort in prayer." - finding comfort in your prayers is already something very beautiful and positive, my friend :). Perhaps you have less issues with your faith than you think *bowing*...
"I often find myself driving along and reciting the same old one. I live in hope that it happens." - Sometimes people pray and at the same time they think "I don't even know why I am doing this, it won't happen anyway"...once they send these words to their energetic field, everything is doomed...*nodding*...
"I'm not a very good catholic, as I often mix prayer with cursing the one that I look to for help." - LOL well, nobody's perfect, right? (this reminded me of something, now lol...I think I have written this before lol..). Ah, who doesn't say a few negative words every now and then? I can assure you that God has heard worse, seen worse. As a catholic you weren't taught about karma, but this concept is many times the reason behind the unanswered prayers...
"Perhaps I believe and perhaps I don't. Perhaps I'm just another doubting thomas." - from what I have read in your blog, I would say that you believe more than you doubt (your work is a reflection of God's love, compassion...you help healing people, which could be viewed as an extension of Jesus' work - since you are Catholic) *tender face*!
"Sorry to be so negative but that's how I feel." - never be sorry for expressing your feelings, my friend. The MaxZone is judgement free; people have the freedom to express themselves *bowing*! :D
Cheers
Thank you for Max! She will accomplish your mission.
ReplyDeleteI forgot to include this in the last comment, I've taken interest in R&B music too. Cheers Max.
Hi Max! Your missive is as Livingsword said
ReplyDelete"not to be missed"
And it would be wise for us all to consider writing such a letter now and again! I hope that all is well with you ! "see" you soon!
Hey Manimala,
ReplyDeleteYou are most welcome *bowing*!
R&B music rocks, man!!! I just love it!!! :D
Cheers
Hello Genevieve!
ReplyDeleteThank you *bowing*! :D
Yes, even God likes to receive a letter from His beloved children :D!
Everything is well, thank you :D!
I see you soon, darling :D!
Cheers
beautiful photo & the prayer...we are all servants of God & to thee we surrender...have a nice time!!
ReplyDeleteHey Kalyan,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much *bowing*!
Amen :D!
Have a nice week, my friend :)!
Cheers
Max, I have a tag for you
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Happy Tuesday.
Hehe, this is my 4th round ;) I have an award for you
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No irony here, but I love the letter!
ReplyDeleteAs you know, I'm an atheist... yet I love the way you talk to God. It's so fresh, so inspiring I can tell you're a good person, not sure how I can explain that. I like your take on religion. I doesn't sound phony like some people, it's not propaganda or proselytism like a lot here and it's honest above all.
Love it.
Hey Liza,
ReplyDeleteThanks, dear; I am on my way to your place :D!
Happy Tuesday!
Cheers
Liza,
ReplyDeleteAnother Award!? Wow...thank you *bowing*! I feel honoured :D!
Let me go grab it then :D!
Cheers
Hey Zhu,
ReplyDelete"No irony here, but I love the letter!" - merci, ma chérie :D!
"As you know, I'm an atheist... yet I love the way you talk to God. It's so fresh, so inspiring I can tell you're a good person, not sure how I can explain that." - yes, I know that you are atheist; yet an enlightened and respectful one (believe me). You don't have to explain anything, just let your heart do the talking (and I understand its language perfectly) :D!
"I like your take on religion. I doesn't sound phony like some people, it's not propaganda or proselytism like a lot here and it's honest above all." - lol God shouldn't be marketed and I am against proselytism (I think that people should each find their own spiritual path; and then look for guidance if they wish).
Zhu, mon amie; thank you so much for your kind, prejudice-free, comment, it is much appreciated *bowing*!
Cheers
Max, I am leaving your blog, because it is time for beauty sleep - okay may be I will visit couple of more blogger friends, lol, with a tear in my eye and smile too. Your faith, and sense of humor are refreshing, yet very inspirational. I thank God for knowing you. Anna :)
ReplyDeleteHey Anna,
ReplyDeleteLOL I like your honesty :D! I hope you had a good night sleep :)!
Oooh, that is so sweet: thank you *bowing*! May God bless you, my friend :D!
I think that I am partially blushing lol...
Cheers
Hey Max, I think I can feel the heat then, lol, and you are most welcome. Anna :)
ReplyDeleteHey Anna,
ReplyDelete"I think I can feel the heat then, lol" - LOL LOL LOL that was a great one *nodding*!
Thanks for the laugh, dear :D!
Cheers