Straight From the Heart

Are you someone who’s always trying to perfect, that which is already perfect? 

Here’s an example:  You cook a fantastic dish…it’s got all the right seasonings and a select cut of meat or whatever…it’s perfect.  You taste it and have someone else to taste it…then you taste it again and decide, “It needs more salt.”  Now, not only is it too salty but it’s also ruined!

Has that ever happened to you…does it continue to happen to you?  If so, you’re either already arrived or you’re well on your way to becoming a perfectionist…but not in a good way.  You’re the type that church folk speak of, as being, ”So heavenly bound that you’re no earthly good”. 

Here’s the deal:  God wants us to be helpful…while we’re here on earth.  He wants us to reach out to others and help them where they are…right then and there.  When you see someone in need…let’s say, a transient/a homeless person on the street…don’t just invite that person to church or start preaching the Word of God to them.  I mean, that’s all fine and great but meet that person’s need, at their time of need.  That person could probably use a good, hot meal and a nice, warm blanket…on a cold and rainy day…or a real cold drink or just a minute to take a nap, on your cool, manicured lawn…on a scorching hot day.  Get my drift?

Stop trying to make perfect, that which is already at its best and instead, focus on things that really need fixing…things that really matter in life.  Help a person in need…at their point of need, as opposed to doing so, at the point where YOU NEED TO TAKE THEM!  Once that person has been fed or received a cold drink or just a little inch of space, somewhere in your own space, (maybe to take a much needed nap), then that’s the time to share the good Word with them; once  they’ve been physically replenished, it’s just that much easier and more effective, to meet their spiritual needs.

So, don’t be that person, whom when others see you coming…they move the pepper and hide the salt, because they’re so accustom to your perfecting that which is already perfect.  Instead, be the one for whom others, bring out the pen because they know, once you arrive, the deal will be sealed!

You’ll always be blessed…by blessing someone else, as long as it’s straight from the heart!

When Barack Became President

Last night, I was overcome, with tears of joy
I cried as though I had delivered a new, baby boy
Many said he couldn’t do it; he hasn’t a chance or a clue
Well to those doubting Thomases I say, “He showed you!”

For some time now, the face of America has changed
Yet America refused to recognize it and shut her eyes and sought more gain
Well today, we embrace the face of one, who looks just like us
One that understands the struggle…the anger of going to the back of the bus
Dr. King said, “I may not get there with you” but dear, sweet brother you are here
In spirit and in truth…and we are not doubtful and there is an absence of fear

Finally, America knows that the so-call, “Minority” is actually in the Majority
Not only do we “count” as a people but our cast vote also counts and matters
No longer will we be cast aside; put down/mocked and our dreams shattered
Today family, we stand tall; filled with pride, dignity and tears…not of grief
But of grace and mercy, with sighs of relief because in our time…beyond belief
Of our forefathers, who shed blood, sweat and tears
Upon whose backs and minds, this country was reared
We rise, not only to the occasion but in the minds of the oppressor
In hopes of bringing dignity to our new president…to America, (God bless her)

Thank you Lord, Jesus, for your outstretched hand
For encamping your angels around Barack…your child, this man
Who’s stepped out on faith and prepared to lead us all
On a journey, so deferred, upon your name Lord, we call
We honor and revere you…as Barack continues the fight
While allowing you, Lord, to further reveal…your purpose, for his life.

 Arabella West

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