Anarchy, here we come! My response to a FB post on Homosexual Marriage

First of all I would like to say that, I don't hate, dislike, nor mistreat anyone because of the sin that they are enslaved to, for we are all born under the same condition which is to rebel against our creator. Once we enter this world the rebellion starts. We don't have to be taught how to be disobedient (do what's wrong), we have to be instructed to not be disobedient (do what's right). for instance, you take a one year old freshly walking, mom tells them, "hey, don't go into that cookie jar." Kid does it anyway, has cookie crumbs all over his/her face. Mom sees kid and says, "Did u go in that cookie jar after I told you not to?" And what does the kid do? Lie. We all have experienced this. We all rebel against righteousness because we've been conditioned to do so. We all are wicked, but just to different degrees. Some aren't as wicked as they could be, while others maximize their wickedness. If you we're foreknown because you were predestined by God to be one day be called and then conformed to the image of his son, Jesus the Christ (Romans 8:28-30), you get to finally have eyes that can see and ears that can hear the truth about how Christ came down and was cursed so that many could one day walk in truth and be free from the wrath of God for their rebellion. When you get this truth, it causes you to repent for your rebellion and turn to God.

Homosexuals are just like everyone else and are enslaved by their sin, and because some have had feeling for the same sex ever since they can remember, they believe that they were born that way, when truthfully they weren't born homosexual; they were just born into sin. Some people have been liars, thieves, coveters, and everything else under the sun since they were little, but it doesn't mean that they were born that way. D The reason why so many marriages end in divorce is because one, people get married for the wrong reasons. Two, people don't have a clue what love is, which we find here in 1 Corinthians 13:4-13 which basically explains how love is patient, kind, long suffering, not arrogant, doesn't keep account of the others transgressions against them, rejoices in the truth and so on. So that is our standard of what love is truly is, though most don't live according to that standard. So when the married couple starts going through trials, or a person feels as though their needs aren't being met, they are quick to quit and give up. Why, because peoples hard hearts which are selfish and all about them. Selfishness is the #1 cause of divorce. Most people don't marry for love which means to give of yourself wholeheartedly and be selfless, and for the husband, be willing to lay down your life for your wife (this being the highest form of love), they marry because the person looks good, or because we got all this in common, or because of feelings, or sex, and many other superficial things. trust me, the woman I plan on marrying doesn't make me happy all the time, we don't see eye to eye on everything, she don't always look the best, nor deserve my love, but If she'll have me I'll marry her, treat her as myself, and be willing to lay down my life if necessary for hers.

So just like most hetero people get married for the wrong things (ie lust of some sort) people of the same sex want to get married for the same reasons, lust. Most people including homosexuals don't love each other, they lust each other, that's why their marriages don't last, it was based on lust which kind of looked like love at one point but didn't have the commitment, long suffering, and selflessness that love has. Marriage is the one sacred thing that the Lord instituted on this earth that is a direct parallel to our relationship with him. We, the church (the people who have faith in Christ) are his bride, we did not earn his love, nor do we do much to keep it, if anything, he should divorce us, for even though we are not slaves to sin anymore and can actually obey God, we still sin at times. So he should divorce us, buttttt, he would not be a God of his word, and be weak for he can't even bear the sins of some humans, and if that's the case, we shouldn't serve him anyway cause he's a weak God. Same things pertain to human marriage; a man leaves his family to go hold fast to his bride, forsaking all other women. He is to love her regardless of the circumstance because of his covenant he made with God which is to death do you part. He should not divorce that woman, regardless of what she does. For just like we did nothing to neither earn nor keep gods love, sometimes your spouse might not do things to earn nor keep your love. But just as god is faithful to us even in our unfaithfulness, we are to do the same with our wife, even if she is unfaithful in whatever way to us. Marriage is between tow people of opposite sex, with a purpose mainly to be fruitful and multiply in numbers. You can not procreate with the same sex. You we're not given the organs to do so. And no matter how you want to shake it, even if you don't believe in God, creation still screams out and lets you know of the order of things (gods order) all other beings procreate with the opposite sex, only a sexual beings, those who can procreate with themselves don’t need the opposite sex. If we start arguing about the obvious truths of life and nature, then we have really become a debased people. Sorry for the long response. Hopefully this is light unto you and causes you to ask God questions. May the Lords spirit seize you!

Divorce, is it really biblical?

Peace and Blessings to You All!

I know that it's been a while since you last heard from me, but trust me, the break has been well worth it and I have plenty to share with you in the very near future, but in the mean time between time, I want to share a convo I had with someone recently concerning divorce, and if it's truly biblical to do so.

It started from a convo we had some months ago regarding his divorce and if it is biblical for him to remarry, and if his divorce is honored by God. Time passed and I eventually stumbled on the link above regarding the permanence view of marriage. After listening to it, I decided to share it with him and a few others. He listened to it, and here is the gist of his response in green.

Is everyone who remarries condemned to Hell? Should they get a divorce since they should have never remarried after their divorce, and was it biblical for them to divorce their first spouse? Also, would the husband be allowed to remarry his previous wife seeing as though she was once married (to him that is)? Wouldn't both be in continuous adultery regardless at this point? Then there is the question of what did Jesus die for, was it only certain sins? If so, that also translates into this being one of the only sins that can never be forgiven which would sentence you to hell. This would not make sense if you believe that the blood of Christ is forever cleansing. Also its states in the bible that the only sin that is unforgivable is blasphemy against the Holy Spirit. I’m just trying to piece everything together for a better understanding. Peace to you bro.

My Response:

Good questions/comments. It's very important for us who have
faith in Christ to not only read scriptures or have and understanding
of particular scriptures, but to understand Gods word as a whole and
how he operates.

If you we're chosen by God for salvation before the foundations of the
earth, and God calls you into repentance during some point in your
life, and then saves you, then starts the conforming process (ie
sanctification) in your life, then there is no way that you can do
anything to lose Gods love or favor, for you did nothing to earn it.
Romans 8:29-30.

So concerning Marriage and Remarriage, once we leave our parents, we
are to hold fast (hold tightly) to our wife.  Scripture also tells us
that once we are married we become one flesh. Gen 2:24. Since this is
true, if you don't like your legs, face, arms, whatever, are you to
cut it off? Of course not, it'll hurt, or even worse you'll kill
yourself. We also know that God never intended for us to get Divorced.

Mark 10:9-12
9 what therefore God has joined together, let not man separate.
10 And in the house the disciples asked him again about this matter.
11 And he said to them, “Whoever divorces his wife and marries another
commits adultery against her,
12 and if she divorces her husband and marries another, she commits
adultery.”ESV

Luke 16:1-18
18 “Everyone who divorces his wife and marries another commits
adultery, and he who marries a woman divorced from her husband commits
adultery. ESV

1 Corn 7:10-11
10To the married I give this charge (not I, but the Lord): the
wife should not separate from her husband 11(but if she does, she
should remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband), and
the husband should not divorce his wife.

Malachi 2:16

New Living Translation (NLT)

¹⁶ “For I hate divorce!” says the Lord, the God of Israel. “To divorce your wife is to overwhelm her with cruelty,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. “So guard your heart; do not be unfaithful to your wife.”

And concerning Matt 5:31-32, that isn't speaking on divorce from a
marriage. Matthew (Levi) was a Jew and his Gospel was written to the
Jews, and in Jewish culture, they had a custom called betrothal which
is a legal biding arrangement/document stating that a man will marry a woman. It's
similar to what we consider being engaged except this one is deeper
because it is legal and you could not break it off (ie divorce) for
anything like you can an engagement. The only way you could in Jewish
culture is if it was found that the woman was not a virgin (Duet 24:1,
Duet 22:16-18) or had committed fornication (which is adultery for
those in a betrothal period). That's why when Joseph (who was
betrothed, not married to Mary) found out that she was pregnant, he
contemplated divorcing her quietly when an angel of the lord appeared
to him in a dream to let him know that she was pregnant by the spirit,
not that she had been unfaithful to him during this period (Matt
1:18-20). So he did not divorce her.

God hates divorce. Why? Because it's a covenant you make with him. Did
you say in your vows, for better or for worse, in sickness in health,
for richer or poorer till death do you part? Even if you didn't, why
are those vows said? Because it is a perfect example of Gods ways.
When God makes covenants with man, it is always affirmed with
bloodshed whether it blood of an oxen, sheep, or his son, (Gen 9:15,
Ex 7:16-18, Ex 21:21-32, Heb. 9:18-20, matt 26:28) And when you make a
covenant with God in marriage, you affirm it how? When you have
relations with your wife, and when you lay with your wife, what do you
do? You exchange blood and other bodily fluids. And if she was a virgin
until marriage 9/10, she would bleed on you. Anyhow, the only way a
convent could be broken is through death. Why? Cause you can't be
bound to anything when you're dead.

A deeper example of why one should not get divorced is because
we are Gods bride, and are married to him. He did not choose to marry
us cause we were beautiful, good, nor faithful. Eventhough he knew we would be unfaithful,
He still married us. And even after marriage (salvation for his children) no matter how unfaithful we
are, he remains faithful (2 Tim 2:13). Why, because we are one with
he and he can't disown himself.

So if you divorce and remarry ignorant to Gods stance on divorce then
become saved, God will forgive your trespasses, and no, you are to not
divorce your new wife and get back with your old one. But if you are
saved, and are biblically illiterate, and get divorced then remarried,
and after remarriage you get understanding of Gods decrees concerning
marriage and repent, you are to ask your first wife for forgiveness
for your trespasses and then vow to your new wife that you will not leave
her no matter what, and you stay married to the new wife. But if you
are saved and you divorced your wife, and you later learn what Gods
decree is when it comes to marriage, and you still want to be married,
you are to try and reconcile with your wife, and if after presenting
gods decree to her about the topic and she doesn't want to be back
with you. You are to stay single and faithful (means not committing
adultery) to her. If she decides to keep committing adultery against
you after that or decides to marry someone else, it is on her head.
And if you decide to get remarried, knowing this truth, and say "I'll
act like I don't know, get remarried, then repent of it later" I hope
God has mercy on you for tempting him (Matt 4:5-7). He can forgive any
sin by his children, but why put him to the test to forgive you after
you just premeditated your future sin and plot to sin against God?
It's not wise, and if one does that, they should search themselves to
see if they are truly saved.

Gods decrees could be considered tough and unfair, but remember God
is just. He could treat present day people who get divorce and commit
continual adultery against their spouse like he did in the Old Testament and stone them, for that was the punishment for such an offense. But because he is gracious, he doesn't do so anymore.

It's hard to be married and stay married; it is hard to separate from a
wife. It is hard to divorce, it's also hard to stay faithful to a wife
who remarry's or doesn't want to be with you, but it's fair and
honoring to God, for you made a covenant with him concerning her which
is only breakable when she or you die. Why does God ordain this long
suffering? Because he is trying to conform his children into the
image of his son, who suffered unjustly for your trespasses. So if you
want to be married, ask God for help and pray that he works on the heart of
your wife. Present this message to her, and ask God to enlighten her to
this truth. If it doesn't work, and she doesn't want to be with you,
then ask God for strength so that you can be faithful to her and not sin against
him by committing adultery.

Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God,
and of Jesus our Lord, According as his divine power hath given unto
us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the
knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue.  II Peter
1:2,3

With Love,
Louis

What A Privilege

Thank you for your Glory.
Thank you for your presence.
That you for your fellowship that we have with you.

Thank you for your loving touch.
Thank you for your guiding hand.
Thank you for your sweet embrace.

What a Privilege,
We are in a family
Father love and God of peace
What a Privilege.

Great lyrics by Forever Jones Off of their debut album, "Get Ready"




Good Morning Family,

What a privilege it is to be here on planet earth today to be apart of God's family, to be of one mind, one Spirit, and one hope with the body of Christ to share in Christ's suffering! What a privilege it is to be emancipated from sin, to be of God's elect, to receive His grace, and to grow through sanctification. What a privilege it is to have victory over the flesh and its desires, to grow in patience, to grow in love, to get understanding, to see the scheme of the enemy, to see your selfishness weaken and your spirit strengthen, What A Privilege. 

It's so amazing to see how God works. My roommate and I attend different churches with different Shepherds, we have different experiences, and read out of different versions(translations) of the Bible, yet as we were having a conversation last night about spiritual matters, we were of one mind and in agreeance on the things of God (Ephesians 4:4-5). That's odd isn't it seeing as though there are so many churches, branches of thought, denominations, translations of the bible, and so on and so forth? Actually it's not odd because it's only one true interpretation of God's word, and the true interpretation and understanding is granted to one by the spirit of God. And if you have a sound, spirit led shepherd, he'll be used as an agent to aid you in correct understanding of scripture. So when two people say that they are Christians, but can't come to one understanding during a convo, it's because one or both of them are not getting sound teaching, or the spirit of God really isn't in them. Why is that? It's because the Lord says that, "my sheep hear my voice" (John 10:27). So even if you aren't getting sound teaching, because you do have the spirit of God, when you hear his truth, you will recognize it as truth and be in agreeance with a brother/sister in Christ.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

So there's a follower of Christ who is talking to a group of unbelievers. This group looks at him as being foolish because of his faith in Christ being the only way to salvation and without him there is no entrance into Heaven. One man says, and the rest agree that, "we are all God's creation and children, so no matter what religion you belong to, or how you believe in God, as long as you believe in God you'll see Heaven. He also told the man that his thinking was narrow minded. So the man says to them, "If what you are saying is true and I am wrong, then at the end of this life, I have nothing to lose, for I still will be with God; but if what I'm saying to you is correct, and you're wrong, you have everything to lose".

It's All Spiritual...

Peace and Blessings

The Plight

It seems as though lately I have been bombarded by follow Americans of African origins who are on the black righteousness tip. I understand your plight, I too was in that space at a particular moment in time, but by the grace of God I was able to see how futile and carnal my thinking was. As A friend of mine once said, (that I use religiously) "Satan doesn't care what you believe, as long as what you believe is wrong." In other words, as long as what you believe is contrary to the word of God, it's kool. Satan's plight is to knock you off of course. He hates God, and Gods people. And it burns him up to know that he can’t literally touch you, all he can do is influence your thoughts. So he works relentlessly in trying to make you stumble and eventual fall off the course.

The Point

Ok ok, so I got of task a bit. Back on topic; black nationalist, Muslims, 5%'ers, the African-Methodist-Episcopal church, Agnostics, Shrines of the Black Madonna, partakers of old African religions really irritate me with there fake humility, white man is the devil, the bible got it's themes from Egypt, black man is God, idolatry, Afro Centric ie Black Dominance ways (breathe). PLEASE MISS ME WITH THAT. Black People are not God, we're not the dominant race (no one is), all white people aren't evil, all black people aren't righteous, everyone's heart is wicked and devoid of God (including mine) until Christ finds you and the holy spirit leads you to truth about HIM and everything else that you need (not want) to know. 

The Truth

Just because you are a person of African origins, it does not make you my brother. My brothers and sisters are not defined by race, ethnicity, nor blood for that matter. It is defined by faith, that's how I identify who my brothers and sisters are. Those who belong to Christ are part of my true family, for those are the ones I will live with for all eternity; not my racial or blood fam, unless we share the same faith in Christ. 
So with that being said, in this order, these are some of the things "I Am, I Be": 
1) A Child of God by grace and by my Faith in Jesus Christ2) A Spirit being that lives in an earthly body.4) A human being5) A man
           As you see, the black man part didn't even make my top 5, it's a little further down the list. But to these people that I've encountered lately, they seem to put "Being Black" as the most important thing or singular most important thing on their list of what defines them. Please don't misunderstand me or take me as one who is blinded to the truth about African people’s world wide, for I am not. I care about the matters of black people, seeing as though I am. And I also agree that race and culture does matter (to a degree) seeing as though God birthed you into whatever race and culture you belong to. And if he didn't want them to exists, we would all be the same. I understand that. It just shouldn't define you nor take precedence over everything else.

The Lesson

I love all and dislike all people equally, and it's not based upon skin color, culture, race, etc. It's about the heart of them. My black people, who fall under one of   the aforementioned "African Centered" groups, please understand that the battle is not with white people, nor anyone else for that matter. IT'S ALL SPIRITUAL.           

The children of Israel held on to their culture and pride in "Being a Jew" as well. Soooo hard that it became a stumbling block so that when "The Christ" showed up and was preaching that he came for all, and how tradition can cause people to go to hell if they put it before God, infuriated them. They couldn't deal with the fact that those customs and traditions meant nothing anymore in the grand scheme of things, or how God was not exclusive to them. Unfortunately, it caused many not to believe in "The Messiah" that they had waited so long for to liberate them. Let’s learn from these mistakes.  

The Reason

The reason why peoples of African origins suffer so much globally, is because we have forgotten and/or forsaken whose they are and have dabble into things (religions, philosophies, idolatry) that is contrary to Christ worship. Through Christ-centered people and movements we were able to overcome slavery, reconstruction, Jim Crow, etc. Please don't get it mistaken and think that the "liberties" that blacks have today are because of any of the militant movements and/or "hate for hate" black organizations in this country. It was Christian centered people or movements (Booker T Washington, MLK, SCLC, etc) who God blessed that helped truly evoke change in America. That's why we have an MLK, not a Malcolm X nor Marcus Garvey, nor Elijah Mohammed Day.

The End

People aren't the problem, but the spirit of a person is where the true problem lays, for Ephesians 6:12 says:12For(A) we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against(B) the rulers, against the authorities, against(C) the cosmic powers over(D) this present darkness, against(E) the spiritual forces of evil(F) in the heavenly places.

He wants it all

Blessings to all. Hope your day is going well. I wanted to share this song with you all. It's one of my favs.

"He Wants It All"
By: Forever Jones

There's a voice that cries out in the silence,
searching for a heart that will love him,
longing for a child that will give him their all,
give it all, he wants it all

And there's a God that walks over the earth,
he's searching for a heart that is desperate,
And longing for a child that will give him their all,
give it all, he wants it all

And he says, love me, love me with your whole heart
he wants it all today
serve me, serve me with your life now
he wants it all today
bow down, let go of your idols
he wants it all today (x3)
He wants it all

There's a God that walks over the earth,
he's searching for a heart that is desperate,
longing for a child that will give him their all,
give it all, he wants it all

And he says, love me, love me with your whole heart
he wants it all today
serve me, serve me with you life now
he wants it all today
bow down, let go of your idols
Find More lyrics at www.sweetslyrics.com 
he wants it all today (x3)
He wants it

Oh oh oh, all of you, more of you
wants it all today oh oh oh (whole thing x3)
Today, today

he wants it all today, he wants is all today
so give it all

There's a voice that cries out in the silence,
searching for a heart that will love him,
longing for a child that will give him their all,
give it all

He wants it all

How can you accept a man’s tactics, but not the true origins of them?

Happy late MLK Day. Hope you all had a peaceful/restful one as I. Amongst all of the TV and Radio tributes I heard yesterday regarding MLK, I heard something very interesting by one, Martina Navratilova, former Tennis great. She said (Paraphrasing here), "MLK was for the rights of all, and being a Gay woman, I understood that he couldn't control being born black, like I cant control being gay." I find that quote to be very interesting and possibly perversion of what MLK was all about.

He was for the rights of every man, woman, and child no matter the race or sex. I agree with that, but I also know that he was a staunch believer in the Christ way of doing things, and Christ was not pro homosexual no matter how you slice it. So I believe that she possibly perverted his stance. Although I've personally never read that He was anti/pro homosexual rights, I really doubt it. And please don't take this and run with it in a negative way, for I, Louis Hardy, love and treat all people with respect whether I agree with how they live or their lifestyle choices (whether you agree it's a lifestyle choice or not). It disturbs me to see the hate come out of people's mouths toward homosexuals, (especially so called Christians) but on the flipside, I'm tired of homosexuals comparing their plight with people of African origins in this country. Its total apples and oranges. Don't want to do a compare and contrast of why, but if you need me to, I will at a later time. 

Also, isn't it funny that when they talk about what MLK stood for, they never truly talk about what he stood for, or what he was about. They always speak of how he took his anti violence ways from Gandhi, but did he? Or could it be that those ways come from his Christian roots (see Matthew 5:38-41)? I do agree that he studied Gandhi along with others, but most of his tactics and views come from biblical scriptures. He was well trained and versed in the Gospel. He was a Christian, and that is a fact you cannot ignore, his ways, tactics, and views were that of a believer in "The Way". How can you accept a man’s tactics, but not the true origins of them, which is his faith? It's easy because.....wait for it.........wait for ittttt.......wait for itttttttttt.... Ding Ding Ding, you got it; "The world hates God". It's nothing new, been going on since Christ arrived in the world. He is a separator of people, for Matt 10:34-36 says, 

³⁴ “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. ³⁵ For I have come to turn

   “‘a man against his father,
   a daughter against her mother,
a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—
   ³⁶ a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.

Some would say after reading this that, "That Jesus guy is Cruel", but if you really get to understand his overall message, you learn that the world divides us by race, ethnicity, sex, height, weight, hair color, etc, Christ divides us by one thing, and one thing only, and that’s FAITH. And that faith, which is in He, will divide families, for you might have a daughter who believes, but not a father, a mother who believes, but not a son, etc. People love the moral principles that Christ laid, but not Christ himself.

I know someone who grew up in a Muslim home. They came to church with a friend and I a few times. They liked the church and really didn't believe in the Islamic faith, for they were more of a Muslim by culture, but was still afraid to totally break free because they didn't want to disappoint nor be disowned by their parents. I ran across this scripture today and it made me think of this person’s situation and how Christ doesn't care about who you disappoint on his behalf. Your parents can’t get you in to Heaven, neither can your friends, mates, siblings, anyone. Don't be afraid to choose Christ for he says, 

³² “Whoever acknowledges me before others, I will also acknowledge before my Father in heaven. ³³ But whoever disowns me before others, I will disown before my Father in heaven.

Be Blessed,

L

Salutations

Good Day World,

What a wonderful day,  another day to experience God in his fullness, another day to get things right that wasn't right the day before, another day to smile, another day to lay down your burdens, another day to realize that life is not meant to be done alone, another day to seek wisdom, another day to learn the truth, another day to see that Christ is the only way and when he died for sin, you, because of your faith in him, died to sin as well. Be Free! You no longer have to be a slave to your fleshly desires (Romans 6:10-11). Today is another day to mend a relationship, another day to overcome an obstacle that you've failed numerous times, another day to tell someone that you love them, another day to lend a helping hand, another day to save a life, another day to become more like Christ, Alive.  

How Does Salvation Happen?

And it goes a lil somethin like thisssssss:

Your Spirit lies dormant until oneday, (if you're fortunate) you hear the voice of God through the preaching of his word "The Bible" and you recognize that it's him. Then your spirit awakens; you exhale. This will enable u to let out all of your sins & troubles in an act of repentance. Then you confess your belief. This is how salvation works.

Until next time,
L

"Transparency" Introducing the man behind the screen

"Background"

My name is Louis Hardy. I was born in Jefferson Davis Hospital to Louis Dorsey & Latonya Hardy on May 29th, 1983. My Aunt Cheryl, my mom’s sister, said that on the day I was born, God gave her a vision and told her that I shall be called Peter (A Rock). Growing up I hated that name; Maybe I even loath it to some degree. I couldn't understand the significance of it, nor understood why people addressed me by that name seeing as though it wasn't the name my mother gave me. Funny thing is, I wouldn't be surprise if theirs family members on my mom’s side who still after 27 plus years don't know that my actual name is Louis. 

"The Man of Many Names" 

It's almost like I'm different people, and each name that I'm addressed by carries different weight, memories, and identities. Depending on how you know me, depends on what you call me, and if I don't see your face and you call me by a particular name, I can easily identify how you might know me. My names are as follows: To my mom, some friends, and at work, I'm Louis, to high school friends, I am LMo, to my moms family, I am Peter, to the women on my dads side, I am Pookie, to the men on my dad's side, I am J.R. (JR), to music contemporaries or friends, I am L, to supports of HISD, I am Ldavoice. Surprisingly, I'm use to all 7 names, and Identify with them all. But I will admit, I don't care for Pookie much, but I couldnt see my women family members calling me anything else. LOL. 

"I Confess"

I have been everything in the book: a lier, a thief, an adulterer, a fornicator, a blasphemer, a murderer (with words), a hypocrite, a glutton, lazy, a hoarder, an overall bad example and pretty much everything that God detests. I am nothing more than filthy rags; luckily, by grace and through faith in Christ I have been justified, and enabled to see most (if not all) of my faults. Finally after years of being a back slider, a waverer in my obedience and sometimes faith, the sanctification process has begun to take place in my life. The journey so far has been amazing. This is the first time in life that I really feel free and have a clear conscious and no kind of guilt lingering. What a feeling. I believe that I have finally overcome (or overcoming) some obstacles that had held me captive for years such as, insecurity, sexual immorality, depression, plus other things. Still though, even though I consider my self free from those things. I still pray for God to guard my heart and protect me from the wickedness of my flesh which will never be saved. 

"Embrace the Truth"

It took many years for me to embrace the truth about myself. One day during my sophomore year in college after a long convo with my Aunt Cheryl, I was challenged by her to read about the Apostle Peter's life. It was crazy, but his personality and some of his actions seemed very familiar to me, I was like "Man I'm just like that". As my aunt told me in the convo (I'm about to paraphrase here) "boy, you've always been a leader and marched to your own drum, rather it be for the better or the worse. It's always been hard to convince you cause you have such a strong will, but when you were at your best, no one was better, and when you were at your worse, no one was worse" lol. I would have to agree. I have almost fully embraced the name that my aunt said God told her to adorn me with, Peter. I'll be honest, it's still hard knowing that to whom much is given, much is required, but I’m ready to embrace the call and do whatever and go wherever God wants me to, wholeheartedly with no complaints. I've spent years running from my calling because I wanted to fit in with others or was just too scared thinking that submitting to God meant that my life would be boring for the rest of my life (foolish me). How can you be selfish with a life that is not yours? It was God who gave you life for his purpose, not your own. It's time for Davoice to be just that, a voice in the wilderness. 

"Conclusion"

So with this blog, I will be as transparent as God will allow me to be in hopes that, my life, my experiences, and transformation can speak to the hearts and spirits of those who read this. May God be the glory!