Human Flaws.

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Christian Inspirational Kids

Two wrongs never make a right.

Human flaws + heavy hearts+ hatred + pride = noise.


The festival of the dance becomes a trip up, fall down fest.

A cannot stand on your own two feet fest. And the one true person who has your back is nowhere to be seen.


Nowhere to be seen.


With heavy hearts.

Kids. We kindly ask you:

Please don’t give up on adults.


They do not know what they do


I get it.

I got it.


We look up to adults.

We expect them to have ALL the answers.

Be the actual fighters and fire fighters we need when the chips are down. When we are down. Downcast.Bang, bang, banging for a response on our “smart” phones.


Boy oh boy. Adults. Can. Teach us life lessons. While their tails are between their legs…….


When, in fact, they are still learning. About life.

Learning the ropes, not so they can stranglehold another.

But, here we are.


There IS a difference between right and wrong.

Lies should never be the accepted “norm”.

Because when they are, accepted as the “norm”


All he** breaks loose.

The problems are everywhere.

So. Are the solutions.


We, collectively have become,


Lost.


Lost our way.


What gets in the way?


Pride.


What’s worse than biting into an apple and finding half a worm?🍎🪱

Exactly.

Did not see it coming? We are there, kids.

We are there.


Compromised values compromise everyone.

Pointing the fingers saves no one and hurts everyone.


The adults are fighting right now kids.

I would say, concentrate on you schoolwork—and for those—of you required—to take summer school, (again). I believe your rights are being subtlety taken away, from right under the noses of those who


Know it.


Some of what has been taken from you as well is your personal right to know what is right. To have the right to make sense. Of nonsense.


Coming from a real adult, may I be the first to offer you a sincere apology.


I am sorry.


I am not to embarrassed to say it to you.

I have no hidden reasons why.

Other than He teaches me to love my neighbor as myself and that includes you kiddos😃!!


I will do what I can while the chaos ensues. I will continue to follow the brave, the strong and the real worshippers. They navigate a right and a good ship🙂


” THE ONE THING YOU CAN’T TAKE AWAY FROM ME IS THE WAY I CHOOSE TO RESPOND TO WHAT YOU DOBTO ME? THE LAST OF ONE’S FREEDOMS IS TO CHOOSE ONE’S ATTITUDE IN ANY GIVEN CIRCUMSTANCE.” (VEF)


Yes. This applies to the adults, the kids, and everyone in between🙃


This may take a little time, because, when the goal of what is right becomes blurry, no one “sees straight.”


We are not talking about spiked punch. It exists. It is the poison upon which some choose, yes, choose to annihilate.


To see or not to see that is the question.

And some folks have simply closed their eyes.

To the happenings around them.


Innocence is lost before it is found.


From an adult, I humbly ask you patience in dealing with the moods of the moment. They ain’t good.


On the one hand, someone may tell you, this is the right thing to do. That is the right thing to do. On the other hand, the arguments become as hazy as the goal was at the beginning.


Somewhere in the middle, lies the truth.


Truth.


Intimidation. Never. The right thing to do.


There is strength. And. Along with strength there grows,

Faith.

Not so much that “things” will “turn around.”

There are times when situations and circumstances cause this outcome to be a moot point. As in, not gonna happen, never gonna happen.


Playing it straight has its fans!

It is ok to do the right thing!

When we make a mistake, and we all do.


Apologize. Vow to be better, the best of you.


And hit the ground running. Again. Fastly!

When you choose to use your voice for positivity, amazing things will occur.

From an adult, I promise you this.


Promises are made to be tested.

Promises made to be taken lightly, breakable on a whim, are flimsy.

A foundational nightmare of epic proportions.

I promise to keep you in my good mind always!

To fight for and give you the freedom of choice, real choice.

He tests us everyday, in many ways.

Tests are flunked and failed.

Faith in our fellow man never fails.

We undergo these tests every day, big ones, little ones.


With the right frame of mind.

We can conquer the world.

With the best of the best AND the worst of the worst..

It is how we learn life’s most important lessons.

And.

What not to do, and how to be better.


From an adult who has learned. The hard way. I ask your patience kids I. Knowing the know and healing the hurt.


Takes time.

Takes your time.

Takes my time.

Some roadblocks along the ways,

Some bumps in the proverbial road.

Remember always, you have the power to steer.


Adults are people, too.

They have a lot of hurt right now. And. The hurt is everywhere.

Everywhere.


So far, on your short times here on earth, I am guessing you


feel it.

A lot.


What did I do? When hurt?


I got a dog😃

A good dog.

A loyal dog.

Dog is God. Spelled backwards.

And. God is Dog. Spelled backwards.

They come into this world battle born.

They go out of this world battle worn.


And. During these tumultuous times: The world seems kinda backwards.

Kinda upside down, too.

This is not the norm.

This is the fight

For freedom.

For a freedom to live as men and women and acceptance.

Of who you are.

As you are.

With the undying wisdom to KNOW the difference.


Brave men fought.

Brave men fight.

Excessive pride is damaging.

Excessive expression is damaging to US all.

Real bravery lies in deeds, not words.

Saying you will do something may take one kind of courage, but actually doing it requires a different type.


It is ok to be alone, stand alone. Prefer one’s own “company.”


Be kind. Be patient. Especially with the adults. They are being tested in monumental ways.


As for me and my invisible friend🙏🏻.

We serve Him. God. The real-time God.

In real time.

Second by second.

Minute by minute.

Hour by hour.

Sometimes, hour by endless hour, too


He is. The best friend ever.

And.

Friendship is an expression from God.


Be proud of your words, deeds and actions.

Leave prideful where it belongs- in the basket with the damaged egos.


During these times, do not waiver.

Make no mistake.

The power lies within

🫵🏻











May 31, 2024 15:57

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