Peace on Earth, Good Will To Men!

Peace on Earth, Good Will To Men!

The enemy wants to defame our character. He knows that if He can cause others to believe that we are party to division and strife, to that extent our mission, our purpose on earth, will fail, and ultimately come to nothing.

We cannot prevent others from speaking falsely about us. Although these things may hurt us deeply, we have to remember that Christ is our righteousness. Outside of Him our righteousness is as filthy rags. We have to trust Him to live out His life within us.

We live in a sinful world. To the extent to which we interact with others, we will hurt, and be hurt. Our words can heal, and our words can wound. We speak from our beliefs, and often those beliefs when voiced, create a rippling effect that can cause others to respond and in turn air their views, their opinions. Once the ripple has gone forth, it cannot be undone.

We try our best to communicate to others our views, our feelings that matter so much to us. But often the words do not come out right. The words fail us. And meaning becomes distorted. Like actors in a play, we watch helplessly as the lines of communication are crossed again and again. And we are left to wonder if we will ever be heard.

Yet God has painted in our minds, our hearts, a vision of perfection to which we have been called to attain. Failure to empathize, to understand someone’s pain often occurs because we are too busy focusing on our own. If we could but take ourselves out of the picture, we would truly be able to serve mankind. We would be less preoccupied with self preservation, and more determined to bring about love and unity in the world in which we live.

We are called, set apart. We cannot live an ordinary existence. We cannot dwell where hate, malice, bickering, backbiting, and evil surmising coexist. To whom much is given, much is expected. We must give God a daily account of our actions, and daily repent with anguish of soul and mind when we recognize how our shortcomings perpetuate evil amongst us.

Let us rise then, to the challenge. Let us answer the call. Let us turn the tide. We belong to God, so we cannot be a law unto ourselves. While here on earth, we must maintain our connection to the divine. While others speak from pain, we must speak from love. The rippling effect we do not know, but we must let peace on earth begin with us.

Leila Rose-Gordon
2-10-12

DON'T LET SCAMMERS STEAL YOUR JOY!

Okay world, I just got scammed it seems. I did not spend a dime, but that's not the point! It is not a good feeling when you hear that something you were promoting might be a scam. The site seemed like a good thing, it was also for free, so you know me-I hear about a good thing so I start telling everyone!

Then I go to this site and after reading it I decided I am pulling all my references to this site. Luckily no one would have lost money, but sometimes these scammers take more than that. They take your hopes and your dreams. They take your faith in people and your belief that there are legitimate offers out there that work!

Today I want to beg you, if somewhere in your life you became prey to a scam-don't let it blight you for life! I have met too many people who are crippled today because they got scammed or hurt in some way along life's pathway! Don't you see-they have taken more than your money. You have allowed them to take away your confidence, your hope, that part of you that is like a little innocent child who laughs and plays and runs to strangers with open arms!

Come on now! For 2012 you have to wake up and ask yourself if this is the person you want to be-jaded, tired, depressed, cynical, miserable, antagonistic, a whiner and complainer, who refuses to try anything!

You lost money, you lost your boyfriend, you lost something or someone valuable that belonged to you. But you forgot that the giver of gifts has so much more to give you. If you clench your fist at life how will you be able to receive anything else?

Take me now. I am happy, blissfully happy. I have my share of problems, my share of concerns, my share of bills. Who doesn't? But what else do I have? I have so much to give God thanks for I want to just run out there and shout to the world just how good God is! He woke me up this morning-in my right mind! I did nothing to deserve that. But for grace I would not have made it to 2012.

There are so many people who are less fortunate yet they still smile and they still have joy. Why? It is the Jesus factor. You just can't leave it out of your life, however busy you think you are.

Enough of my preaching. I am just saying-don't let anyone steal the joy that remains in the Lord. Trust Him today. Get up, brush off yourself and keep going! Leave the problems to God and watch Him transform your life.

Have a blessed day!

Leila Rose-Gordon

Be a winner, not a whiner

The title of this blogpost is not unique by any means, but I thought I would share it with you because it has been helping me immensely over the past 10 hours or so. Believe me, there are many things you can whine about-feeling lethargic, too much work, the telephone ringing too loudly and incessantly-and on and on.

I smile because right after a "whining" thought comes the thought "Quit whining!"

And then I find myself doing those task at hand quite cheerfully. I did it all of today and the day came to an end, and it was a good day!

Why not try it sometimes?

Leila Rose-Gordon

Who is Jesus?

Unbelievable but true-some people never really contemplated the life of Jesus as it pertains to their soul's salvation. In fact, they are not aware that there are 3 facets to the human being-body,mind and soul.

They are zealous about feeding the body. They would never neglect to give their body proper exercise and the nutrients it needs for optimal performance.

They also believe it is important to exercise, as well as nourish the mind. But somehow they totally missed the importance of feeding the soul. Until now!

If you are one of those persons who have never really contemplated that you have a soul, then it is obviously in a state of neglect. But don't despair. On this blog I have placed valuable links, such as the Metro New York's Men's Prayer Ministry, and the video on "Jesus" that will really get your soul on fire for the Lord.

So don't delay any further-the rewards are great-life more abundant now, and later.

Start your journey this minute-put all else aside: everything you seek really takes you to this point. It is like a secret garden filled with treasures you never imagined existed.

And when you have supped,, don't forget to leave a message for the next weary travel, pointing the way to the well that never runs dry!

Blessings, and peace forever more!

Leila Rose-Gordon
8-4-11

I Will Rise on Eagle's Wings

Today I just want to celebrate what Jesus did for me with a song, by Chris Tomlin-I will rise.


Through all of life's trials, in spite of disappointments, I can rest assured in the knowledge of His love for me. I look forward to His soon return, when He will come to take me home.  And wonder of all wonders, on that day I will rise on eagle's wings.




Leila Rose-Gordon