Today’s Thought “To Be or Not to Be…” G. Ward

1 Samuel 2:3

“Talk no more so very proudly,
let not arrogance come from your mouth;
for the LORD is a God of knowledge,
and by him actions are weighed.”

I’m finding that more are oblivious to the constraints character and personality may offer others. Most will seek greater acquaintance with us based on what we can offer them. Some may feel that when others abide in their presence for any extended period of time that they’re a friend indeed; until there’s a need anticipated from them we cannot meet. Children and adolescents have perpetuated this notion for centuries. Ideally, the practice of receiving strangers for children could be/have been the very catalyst for peace globally; but as we grow it appears we become unnecessarily competitive. This can ultimately lead to divisiveness and mistrust.

This geriatrical process many of us are exposed presents more awareness of where others might be driven. I celebrate it because of it being forced upon me. The physical parameters given me, most certainly disables my competiveness in a variety of areas. Therefore, my soul aspires continuity with man more than argument. In summation, the infamous R & B singing trio, The Ojay’s recorded a most excellent melody that said, “Your Body’s Here with Me, But Your Mind Is on the Other Side of Town.” I’d like to transpose that by saying, “my mind is here, but my body ran away!”

Happy Wednesday!