In a world full of confusion, chaos, lack of curiosity and real conviction, I’M CRAVING JOY.
Four years ago, I was shamed, canceled and lost my work. Thankfully I grew stronger. Never again. We might be dead in the grave when God raises His Mighty Hand to unveil truths to a world that is finally listening...
.. it is not now.
For every death, injury, division and loss of anything you held dear. For all the disbelief, deep questions, and wrong - we don't need weaker souls on earth to carry forth this nation. We need stronger. We need joy, through peace and strength, to pursue the life we have been given, to pursue the light of truth, knowing God takes that and uses it for righteousness, goodness and justice.
I understand it’s not easy. We must grieve. It’s a natural God given process.
After awhile…
We owe those in heaven, those who are still hurting here on earth, the best of us.
Weak leaders, hate, violence, division, lies and encouraged death have no place in the armor of hope, peace, joy and Love.
Light. Like the light of a child.
Maybe your circumstances haven’t changed, maybe you're lost in never ending grief, hopelessness, stuck in what is done.
Maybe you lost the light on your pathway.
You’re paralyzed.
You ask? how do I hold the Hand of Hope, of immense Love, while I’m grieving? How do I allow myself to smile again? experience joy? change my perspective?
This Friday is the third anniversary of Patrick's passing. The family knew Patrick to be full of joy, strength and athleticism. Full of love for God. His spirit for life was contagious. After immeasurable pain, Patrick’s family has walked forward in the light of Patrick's joy. In God's great love for us. In Patrick’s exuberant smile. So that Patrick’s memory is never extinguished. So that his memory is a blessing.
THE WORST OF ALL TIME is sadly on repeat.
Be fearless to never again. Be fearless to live.
Put the fire back in your bones.
Break free. No limits. No excuses.
Throw everything you have to prayer and gratitude. Daily. Watch it bloom in places you never thought possible.
Let it move you. Choose joy in the midst of your circumstances so that your path forward carries you into the promise of Light :)
“There is only one ideological current, not left or right. It is DOMINION and CONTROL. Power. May every thing that exalts itself above God be crashed to the ground. Politicians, Kings, scientists, fame seekers who pretend to value humanity but are ambivalent to suffering.” - Jacqui Anderson, Patrick’s mom, from Patrick’s Story
We love you Anderson Family. Our prayers are with you always, especially this week. We lift you up in the spirit of Patrick’s joy. oxox
BBOY SAMUKA IS PURE LIVING JOY.
C.S. Lewis said, “This idea of Joy is not a satisfied desire but an unsatisfied desire - a deep longing for God, a hungry pursuit of God’s heart that never ends and is more satisfying than any earthly happiness.”
Joy is not something to hold, it is something to pursue…
I am blessed with three other wonderful brothers ☺️. Thank you for the extra love, it is extra appreciated. I hope you are enjoying a beautiful weekend, and we’ll talk soon ❤️
I maybe didn’t mention him; I have not written about him directly in any of my posts, but I comment about him to people sometimes. You are right, the loss never goes away. I will look forward to hearing the podcast with Patrick’s family, i hope they are well and healing after all they’ve been through. That is strange about the DMs, I hope they fix that soon for you, hope frustrating. If you send me one and I don’t respond, drop me a not or a comment and we’ll find a different way to connect and discuss a meeting of our minds ☺️❤️