FRESH PERSPECTIVE

Black History Month: Life and Legacy

Danietra — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:06:17 +0000

Keep “The Dream” alive.

Today I commemorate the birth of a world changer.
We observe the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man of great vision. It was through the sacrifice of his life purpose, that African-Americans have obtained equality. It was his enduring efforts and perseverance that segregation is abolished. His dream has allowed freedom to ring, through the acts of his protesting and marching, for his dream, “The truths which he held to be self evident; that all men are created equal.” We now live that truth every time we enter in through the front rather than the rear. This truth is evident when we look in congregations, the market place, and in the entertainment sector, this truth is best seen when you look at an event and they pan the stadium, you can see the evidence of Dr. King’s, deeds. An eclectic audience made up of different ethnic backgrounds, to form a human rainbow. This truth will not be evident if Dr. King, the forerunner of diversity would have ignored his dream. When I think about Dr. King, I think of him in the like-ness of Moses (the deliverer). Moses, journeyed with the children of Israel, He lead them out of bondage (Egypt).
However, Moses did not live to enter into the promise-land. His efforts paved the way for the Joshua generation whom entered the promise-land. It was Dr. King’s dream that set the course for the liberation of African-Americans, from the bondage of segregation. While he had the dream, he did not enter the fulfillment of it. We are the Joshua generation that has reaped the benefits of his unwavering mission. The seeds in which he planted and toiled for we now eat of the harvest. The Rights, which we now have today, is that harvest. This day we have the right to vote, the right to attend the schools of our choice, the right to apply for a position and not be discriminated against blatantly because of race. While many may say that we still have a long journey to travel, the road would be much greater if he did not have a dream. It is my prayer that this Joshua generation does not allow his purpose and legacy to die. Let not his work be in vain. As the children of Israel were instructed to set up a memorial to teach their children about the journey of their exodus from Egypt to the promise-land, that they may appreciate the fruit of their labor, the labor of those who journeyed before them. Let us too, teach our children about the price that purchased our freedom. It is time to take back the responsibility from the schools to teach our youth about our culture and history. It is our story and our responsibility, that they may know, that life as we know it has not always been but it was through the heroic acts of purpose driven people whom strived before us to warrant the freedom we now know.
Dr. Kings’, life is the shoulders in which integration stands upon, his life work purchased equality.
He poured his life out as a drink offering, that we may enter into the promise-land to equal access to this world that we live in.
Praise the Lord!!! for the life of his servant Rev. Dr. Martin L. King Jr.

His life and dream was necessary…
~ Quote ~
“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional
love will have the final word in reality.”
Dr. M.L.K.

Beauty For Ashes

Danietra — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:50:57 +0000

I was half asleep watching Eat Pray Love and she made a statement that captured my intention and ignited my mind to churn with ideas. She stated two words that stood out above the rest of her rambling: Ruin and Transformation. Now thinking on the two phrases the passage about beauty for ashes comes to mind, can it be that ruin can be a beautiful agent of change and transformation. We often see ruin as devastating, chaotic, and unnerving and the list can go on and on but, what if we change our perspective about ruin and see it as a diamond in the ruff.
We admire the beauty of a diamond ring without accounting the process it took to become
Can you see the coal(s) in your life potential? Can it be that block of coal end state is a shinning piece of bling. Looking at it in raw form, it looks just like a lump of coal, but the potential of it can be exquisite. The price of it ranges; the more clarity, greater the process. Life is filtered with many peaks and valleys. They both serve purposes; the peaks are the celebration of victories and valleys transitions, you into the next season that the process can start over again. You need both so that the coals of your life will go through the process of becoming that beautiful diamond in the end.

It’s Never To Late

Danietra — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:18:46 +0000

I am so disappointed that I was too sick to post, I came down with a nasty cold and just now starting to recover. I wanted to do a tribute post to Dr. Martin Luther King, if you check out my collage of Inspiration page you will find that I admire him, the work he did and the imprint of change he set in motion. I remember when I was a kid, PBS would always broadcast his story; I looked forward to it although, I seen it year-after-year. Looking, to re-live his memory, I searched the television guide (seeing that I was confined to the bed) in search of programs that will commemorate his life and legacy and to my findings at the time I searched, there was none. Maybe, they all came on while I was in my comatose state (that’s what I choose to believe). Nevertheless, I guess I’ll have to wait until Black History Month to post a piece that I wrote about him. I found that his life parallel the life of Moses. I guess I will make that the 1st post of February. Until then…. I praise God for the life Dr. King lived and the purpose he was set in the earth to accomplish. Dr. King, thank you for being a “Change Agent”! Thank you for your stance and your passion, because I now live in “Your Dream”. Although, there’s a great work still to be done. I believe we have made great stride.

Honoring Your Legacy…………….

A benefactor of your life,

Danietra

Scripture Verse To Ponder

Danietra — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:25:08 +0000

This scripture was the verse for my daily reading. Which is funny because I thought about it the day before but didn’t think to look it up but God saw it befitting, to have it to show up as part of my reading plan. Is it a coincidence? nope! Therefore, there must be something in this verse that I need to ponder upon. So I thought I would share.

..so teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to wisdom. ~Psalm 90:12

What is your……. PRIORITIES?

Take the time to evaluate and render the necessary actions. In life there is always an occasion to improve and today is the best day to make that change. Your expectations have to be your priority if you desire to see change.

If your expectation is to become a better spouse; making your marriage a priority should rank second. Second? Yes, second because your first priority is to consult with the One that can instruct you in ways to make it better. After all there’s no one that can give wisdom, insight and understanding like Him.

( Why I said spouse IDK, but as I hear, I write. So, there’s purpose in it)

Take Comfort In Knowing:

God is a present Help in any situation if we allow Him to be. He will be all that we need Him to be: that friend, comforter, champion, encourager, strength, guide and much….much…..more.

What do you need Him to be to you?

Be Encouraged,

Danietra

Living With Expectation: Why people don’t expect anything

Danietra — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 05:01:46 +0000

Many people fail to set their sights on anything and have settled into a life of existing rather than living because somewhere in life they have been disappointed, life sent them a blow; plans did not pan out as they hoped or someone made an un-kept promise.

Disappointment can be sowed into ones life at an early age; it can be sowed into ones life in various forms. The enemy has many antics that he uses to derail the manifestation of expectation. He will send great opposition to cause your eyes to dim to the hope of what you expect. It will seem as if the thing you are expecting to come to pass in your life will appear to be far fetched. You will go through seasons where your expectation will go under a series of testing.

It comes as a result to try our faith in that which we expect. It tests the sustainability and truth of our desires. It also weighs the motives and purity of our desire. I believe that once it comes under the fire of testing, that the trials and tribulation purges every un-pure motive and sanctify the purpose of it that it will only be to the glory of God.

Your expectations have to die before it ever comes to manifestation. Trials and tribulations is the dying process. While your expectations seem as if it’s dead in the natural God is working in the spirit realm to give you an expected end which will bring him glory.

Living With Expectations

Danietra — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:22:00 +0000

You either expect to win or lose rather you vocalize it with the words you speak or the thoughts you think.

However, the dominating factor of your expectation shall prevail. If you expect to lose than failure is set in motion; which is also the case with success. Your expectation reward or hinder you. You can not live beyond the expectations you set.

If you are one who has laid your expectation down and/or buried them to prevent disappointment, you have enlisted yourself to live in a state beyond your best.

The objective of this booklet is to inspire you to hope again, try again and most importantly expect the best even against the odds.

As long as you have the gift of breathe flowing through your body, EVERY THING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

Learn to see the light in every situation, and what you expect will line up with what you see.

Guard your expectation(s) with all that’s within you until it manifest as your truth.

All things are possible to him that believe and what you expect is your….Possibility!

Living with expectation

Danietra — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:11:40 +0000

Disclaimer:
Instillations of Living With Expectations: Is taken from a collection of my personal writing . Therefore, I ask that you ask permission of use or give credit (to whom it’s due) to where you found the information.

Living with expectation…………….

Why people don’t expect anything……………………………..

Jesus the foretold expectation………………………….

What expectation can accomplish………………………….

Expectation births hope…………………………………

Expectation in action………………

Lights….Camera….ACTION

Danietra — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:14:44 +0000

Action is the indication your’e serious about your pursuit; get to……….work!

~ Danietra

Happy Birthday Daddy 1/3/2012

Danietra — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 02:41:06 +0000

….. the glory of children are their fathers.

Proverbs 17:6b

Wishing, my daddy a happy birthday!

There are people that you are really greatful for and by far my parents are those people. My daddy has always been, my daddy: my hero. When I reflect on how he care for his family and all that we have come through as a family. I can truly say I thank God for my family and my daddy is a true testiment of the scripture reference above.

I am very thankful that I have had the benefit of growing up in a home where my dad was around. I count it as a blessing and I understand the importance the role of a father plays in a child (ren) life be it male or female.

A son needs his father to teach him how to be a man and a daughter need him there to show her what to expect from a man.

While we do live in a society where many men do walk away….there are just as many more that do Stay around.

Daddy’s make the difference and I want to let my daddy know that I love him and I am thankful for him.

Happy Birthday Daddy

Love,

Danietra

Welcome 2012

Danietra — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 07:54:28 +0000

I greet you with great expectation! I await the unfolding of what’s to come. May I always be in the state of readiness, to take full advantage of open doors, oppurtunities, and new adventures in whatever form they show up. Courage, boldness, and determination I employ you and faith I release you in this span of 2012. Now I wait with great expectation to see what you will yield.

Cheers,

Danietra