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!