The Queen's Journey

This world is full of darkness. If we each would shine our individual lights, it would dispel that darkness!                       It doesn't take much at all to shine --- small acts of kindness work, and genuine love.  When we are all working together to better this world, a bigger impact is made.  Just as it is with the one rain drop filling the ocean; all those "one" rain drops combined together ... fills the mighty ocean!  And the same with the stars in the heavens... all the stars combined, light up the darkest of nights! Use what you have, where you are to make a difference.  It all begins in the heart, and a good place to begin is with gratitude; being thankful in all circumstances. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)  Yes, life deals us blows along our journey, but we also receive blessings.  And, it is our responsibility to open our eyes and see the light of those blessings; an...

As children of God, instead of shutting down streets and bridges with divisive and angry protests, use those voices, energies, and emotions in organizing prayer vigils?  Gather together in front of the police stations across this country and pray.  Gather around our youth and pray.  Go into the neighborhoods and pray.  Physically encircle the people who are angry...and pray.  There is more POWER in venting anger through prayer. Is prayer not more powerful than anger?  Is prayer not more powerful than screaming and yelling?  Screaming and yelling begets anger, does it not?  Does this form of protest accomplish anything positive?  The more powerful and effective answer to anger is kindness, gentleness, and love.  And, are these not "fruit" of the Spirit?  If we are children of God, and are to grow in maturity, then the fruit of the Spirit is our guideline.  And, nowhere in the Fruit of the Spirit is listed dissension and ...