Ever so often when a toy gets broken I would hear the voice of my two year old son shouting out,
“Fix it daddy! Daddy fix it”
Somehow I think he believes that daddy is able to fix everything.
I have had to tell him that daddy isn’t superman and even superman needs a little help every now and again.
He is however convinced that daddy is able to fix if not all, most things.
Seeing me conduct repairs on a few of his broken toys has led him to the conclusion that daddy can fix it.
We have troubles and problems that sometimes seem to overwhelm us.
They grow much bigger than we can even think or imagine.
Sometimes the issues we face at school, at home, church or work seem to flood us out and cause us to want to give up.
Then there comes a gentle voice asking us, “Why don’t you ask daddy to fix it?”
The bible says, “Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.”
Let daddy fix it.
My son soon learn that I wasn’t about to fix all his problems especially the ones he could have prevented.
So right now he has a few broken toys at home that I have no intention of repairing.
He must realise that while he has his father’s covering he must not deliberately destroy what has been given to him.
We are no different when dealing with our heavenly father; we sometimes intentionally create problems, and whenever they become too much for us we throw our hands in the air in utter frustration.
God wants to give you life, but if you intentionally take your own life, you have made matters worse.
Surely God can fix all of our problems, but there are no doubt some that we can fix or prevent on our own. Walk in wisdom and raise the standard of your life, be determined that you were made for better. Make a promise to live beyond your current struggles, pray and ask God to help you to walk in dominion.
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Hello Ant
I opened the phone
An ant crawled inside, needed a loan
I waited for him to leave
I thought he needed the time
Perhaps he went to make a call
Wasn't sure what he did still
So I decided to check my bill
Strange calls
Strange numbers
I called the telephone company
Submitted my complaint
Told them I never made those calls
Must have been a big black ant
I got no reprieve
They told me I was insane
So when they asked
I couldn't tell them my name
The lady was kind
But said I must be losing my mind
Telling me to tame the monsters in my mind
I felt wounded
I shut down the phone
If I am wrong,
Who win this case
Why then an infestation took place
How else was the message sent
The day the ant in my phone went
You say you don’t know, explain, you can’t
Oh Dear, I think I hear someone calling
“Hello Ant?”
An ant crawled inside, needed a loan
I waited for him to leave
I thought he needed the time
Perhaps he went to make a call
Wasn't sure what he did still
So I decided to check my bill
Strange calls
Strange numbers
I called the telephone company
Submitted my complaint
Told them I never made those calls
Must have been a big black ant
I got no reprieve
They told me I was insane
So when they asked
I couldn't tell them my name
The lady was kind
But said I must be losing my mind
Telling me to tame the monsters in my mind
I felt wounded
I shut down the phone
If I am wrong,
Who win this case
Why then an infestation took place
How else was the message sent
The day the ant in my phone went
You say you don’t know, explain, you can’t
Oh Dear, I think I hear someone calling
“Hello Ant?”
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
You are not using words
You have said so much to me
You have convinced me so forcefully
I see your desires
Heard your intentions
Know you want to
Heard you said it
But you are not using words
You told me I shouldn’t
Then asked why I didn’t
I approached
You denied
I confirmed
You said I lied
But you are just not using words
Never painted it
Never sketched it
You said it
You never danced it
Stop denying it
You said it
Never gestured
Voices heard
You said it
But you are not using words
If you never did
Then who did
The words are clear
Written all over my mind
You cannot deny it
No, not this time
You have convinced me so forcefully
I see your desires
Heard your intentions
Know you want to
Heard you said it
But you are not using words
You told me I shouldn’t
Then asked why I didn’t
I approached
You denied
I confirmed
You said I lied
But you are just not using words
Never painted it
Never sketched it
You said it
You never danced it
Stop denying it
You said it
Never gestured
Voices heard
You said it
But you are not using words
If you never did
Then who did
The words are clear
Written all over my mind
You cannot deny it
No, not this time
Monday, March 28, 2011
The Nature of Man
One is yearning for love…another is taking love for granted
One wants a job to earn his keep…another don’t want to work but likes to eat
One gives lovingly to his family and friends…another wishing the begging would end
One appreciates good and give thanks for the bad…another is never satisfied, always sad
One wants a family to love and cherish…another is tearing theirs apart, soon to perish
One likes attention and tenderness…another is annoyed by the closeness
One wants good strong leadership…another thinks the leader is demanding, too selfish
One finds the standards too high…another says the standards don’t make them grow
One is happy with her size…another daily wants disguise
One is unwise with her tongue…another makes the best use of every utterances
One is born male, happily so…another is woman, surgically now a man wherever he goes
You reading about you, noting there is something you can do
You are not greater than your choices; while you make them, they are also making you
One wants a job to earn his keep…another don’t want to work but likes to eat
One gives lovingly to his family and friends…another wishing the begging would end
One appreciates good and give thanks for the bad…another is never satisfied, always sad
One wants a family to love and cherish…another is tearing theirs apart, soon to perish
One likes attention and tenderness…another is annoyed by the closeness
One wants good strong leadership…another thinks the leader is demanding, too selfish
One finds the standards too high…another says the standards don’t make them grow
One is happy with her size…another daily wants disguise
One is unwise with her tongue…another makes the best use of every utterances
One is born male, happily so…another is woman, surgically now a man wherever he goes
You reading about you, noting there is something you can do
You are not greater than your choices; while you make them, they are also making you
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Why Do Fools Fall in love?
Why does love always fool some
While some fools just always fall in love
Does love really fool some
And do fools really fall in love
Do some try to fool love
Then make a fool of themselves
Love was not made for the fool
No, the fool was not made to love
The ‘wise’ can scarcely find love
Caged by fear
The fool finds it
Dives foolishly into it
The ‘wise’ breaks their own hearts
The fools in love make our hearts melt
Why does love always fool some
While some fools just always fall in love
Some fool some and find love
Some never lived long enough
Some find it and sold it over a fuss
Who then is a fool
Who is ‘wise’
Some may be simple, but not fool
Some may be bright but not wise
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Lasting impressions – Paintings on the mind
As you pause to reflect on the people and things that have made a lasting impression on your life, you will no doubt realise how much the choices you make on a daily basis are impacted by this lasting impression. Your preferences, tastes, standards, values, morals and life become a mirror of all these various experiences. They help to form your beliefs and become a great part of the passion and fuel that drives you.
These may be words uttered that have changed your life or deeds done that paints a picture on your mind.
These could be:
A family member
A friend
A stranger
A leader
A group
A boss/manager
A Teacher
An act of kindness
A bird, a flower, a moment
An experience, an event
Someone’s care and interest your success
Words
Music
Movies
The moon
A poem
A message
An elder
A baby
A child
A graphic image
Lasting impressions help to mold our trends in life, yes you are a part of someone’s lasting impressions and yes I am a part of someone’s lasting impressions.
I recall some years ago watching a movie that ended at 1am, horrified by how it ended and how one of the characters died, I switched off the TV and went to bed. But for another 2 and a half hours I laid flat on my back still tormented over the graphic ending of the movie.
A lasting impression was made on my mind; I have since learned how to clear my thoughts before retiring to bed.
Unlike this bad experience, there are more pleasurable lasting impressions happening in my life every day. Do you have any?
These may be words uttered that have changed your life or deeds done that paints a picture on your mind.
These could be:
A family member
A friend
A stranger
A leader
A group
A boss/manager
A Teacher
An act of kindness
A bird, a flower, a moment
An experience, an event
Someone’s care and interest your success
Words
Music
Movies
The moon
A poem
A message
An elder
A baby
A child
A graphic image
Lasting impressions help to mold our trends in life, yes you are a part of someone’s lasting impressions and yes I am a part of someone’s lasting impressions.
I recall some years ago watching a movie that ended at 1am, horrified by how it ended and how one of the characters died, I switched off the TV and went to bed. But for another 2 and a half hours I laid flat on my back still tormented over the graphic ending of the movie.
A lasting impression was made on my mind; I have since learned how to clear my thoughts before retiring to bed.
Unlike this bad experience, there are more pleasurable lasting impressions happening in my life every day. Do you have any?
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Raise the standards
In a world where so many are competing to lower the standards and redefine morals
Raise the standards when you go to sing
Raise the standards when you seek a mate
Raise the standards when you are blessed to be a man’s wife
Raise the standards when you become a husband
Raise the standards when you are privileged to be a father
Raise the standards when you get the opportunity to be a mother
Raise the standards in your interactions and socializations
Ask yourself what type of friends am I attracting
Raise the standards in your school
Raise the standards in your community
Raise the standards as a student
Raise the standards as a teacher, leader, coach, mentor or preacher
Ask yourself what type of footprints am I leaving behind
Raise the standards as you grow older
Raise the standards when you put up your status online,
Ask yourself if a prospective employer were to visit your profile would you be a potential…
As you raise the standards around you, your life will be become more fulfilled; everyday will bring you new challenges, new zest and zeal and new fuel to keep your fire burning.
Be determined to raise the standards
Raise the standards when you go to sing
Raise the standards when you seek a mate
Raise the standards when you are blessed to be a man’s wife
Raise the standards when you become a husband
Raise the standards when you are privileged to be a father
Raise the standards when you get the opportunity to be a mother
Raise the standards in your interactions and socializations
Ask yourself what type of friends am I attracting
Raise the standards in your school
Raise the standards in your community
Raise the standards as a student
Raise the standards as a teacher, leader, coach, mentor or preacher
Ask yourself what type of footprints am I leaving behind
Raise the standards as you grow older
Raise the standards when you put up your status online,
Ask yourself if a prospective employer were to visit your profile would you be a potential…
As you raise the standards around you, your life will be become more fulfilled; everyday will bring you new challenges, new zest and zeal and new fuel to keep your fire burning.
Be determined to raise the standards
Celebrating! over 20,000 visits
TODAY I celebrate over 20,000 visits on this blog ‘colourandpoweryourthoughts.blogspot.com’...
Many words have been spoken...
Given to me to give to you freely as a token...
Though in writing they leave their mark....
On each soul and on each heart..
I am thankful for our Creator...
He has made me a life and world changer...
So I pause to acknowledge the many readers...
Readers who took the time to read, to be blessed....
Support from all across the globe...
I say thank you for taking the time...
Thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts...
Thank you for allowing me to speak my mind...
While I coloured your thoughts, you have certainly coloured mine...
My hope is that you were truly empowered...
Gracias!
Many words have been spoken...
Given to me to give to you freely as a token...
Though in writing they leave their mark....
On each soul and on each heart..
I am thankful for our Creator...
He has made me a life and world changer...
So I pause to acknowledge the many readers...
Readers who took the time to read, to be blessed....
Support from all across the globe...
I say thank you for taking the time...
Thank you for allowing me to share my thoughts...
Thank you for allowing me to speak my mind...
While I coloured your thoughts, you have certainly coloured mine...
My hope is that you were truly empowered...
Gracias!
Sunday, March 13, 2011
You'll Get Pass It...
You’ll get pass it…
Though it seems hard, too hard to bear
Though you feel like your heart is breaking
Like your last breath you are taking
You’ll get pass it…
Though you have cried till your tears become like a flowing river
Though you feel you have failed
Though you erred and think it is the end of the world
You’ll get pass it…
Today, start a new life
Shake off that which is holding you back
Today, recognise where your true support comes from
And embrace it
Today, quit promoting what is only causing you more pain and hurt
You must get pass it, but you must also learn the lessons well
Pass your test
You’ll get pass it
Though it seems hard, too hard to bear
Though you feel like your heart is breaking
Like your last breath you are taking
You’ll get pass it…
Though you have cried till your tears become like a flowing river
Though you feel you have failed
Though you erred and think it is the end of the world
You’ll get pass it…
Today, start a new life
Shake off that which is holding you back
Today, recognise where your true support comes from
And embrace it
Today, quit promoting what is only causing you more pain and hurt
You must get pass it, but you must also learn the lessons well
Pass your test
You’ll get pass it
Friday, March 11, 2011
Nothing n the teen…
Me: “What are you doing?”
Teen: “Nothing”
Me: “Why are you looking so dull?”
Teen: “Nothing”
Me: “Is something bothering you?”
Teen: “No”
Me: “Hmmm?”
Teen: “Nothing man”
Is it lack of eloquence?
Is it an unwillingness to say?
Is it a mood thing?
Is it our new culture?
A secret being hidden?
Words like ‘nothing’, ‘whatever’ and expressions like, ‘dah!’
Have finally made their way into our everyday communication and interactions
The communications specialist will have to assess and comment or perhaps just resolve to saying, ‘nothing’
Teen: “Nothing”
Me: “Why are you looking so dull?”
Teen: “Nothing”
Me: “Is something bothering you?”
Teen: “No”
Me: “Hmmm?”
Teen: “Nothing man”
Is it lack of eloquence?
Is it an unwillingness to say?
Is it a mood thing?
Is it our new culture?
A secret being hidden?
Words like ‘nothing’, ‘whatever’ and expressions like, ‘dah!’
Have finally made their way into our everyday communication and interactions
The communications specialist will have to assess and comment or perhaps just resolve to saying, ‘nothing’
Friday, February 25, 2011
Magnificent moon
magnificent moon
makes the man
moves the earth
modern moods
miss a lover
money for monkey
matters monthly
mental madness
mighty memories
amazing mysteries
marvelous light
bright at dark
rules the night
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Walk away…
She brings a fight to him
A terrible, popular human plight
He hits back bruising her badly
He doesn’t want to harm her
But she is filled with rage and anger
She is in danger of herself
She pushes him over
He hits his head
She beat him and beat him
Till he decide this was not to be any longer
Blood gushes out of her belly
As he plunge a knife into her stomach
Not once but over and over again
She laid, lifeless, the floor filled with red
In a moment she will be dead
The world will think she is a saint
And he a murderer
Oh the price he must now pay
If he only had but walked away
Walk away when you can see the danger
Walk away when the next person is blinded by anger
Walk away as it doesn’t matter the reason for the strife
It’s never worth the taking of another human life
Walk away…
(Everyday family violence occur, the murder rate is high, alarming and growing.
We must encourage persons to walk away. Don’t argue if it will lead to a fight, just simply walk away. A true winner knows he/she doesn’t have to fight to win. The one who knows better but fail to do it is the real loser)
A terrible, popular human plight
He hits back bruising her badly
He doesn’t want to harm her
But she is filled with rage and anger
She is in danger of herself
She pushes him over
He hits his head
She beat him and beat him
Till he decide this was not to be any longer
Blood gushes out of her belly
As he plunge a knife into her stomach
Not once but over and over again
She laid, lifeless, the floor filled with red
In a moment she will be dead
The world will think she is a saint
And he a murderer
Oh the price he must now pay
If he only had but walked away
Walk away when you can see the danger
Walk away when the next person is blinded by anger
Walk away as it doesn’t matter the reason for the strife
It’s never worth the taking of another human life
Walk away…
(Everyday family violence occur, the murder rate is high, alarming and growing.
We must encourage persons to walk away. Don’t argue if it will lead to a fight, just simply walk away. A true winner knows he/she doesn’t have to fight to win. The one who knows better but fail to do it is the real loser)
Monday, February 14, 2011
The Mind…The Moment
The mind…The Moment
A moment can change the mind…
The mind can rob you of a moment…
The mind…The Moment
A moment can birth newness in the mind…
The mind can bring new life to a moment…
The mind…The Moment
The mind can cause you to miss the moment…
In a moment you could lose your mind…
The mind…The Moment
In a moment
In a mind
There are some things which must be erased and left behind
To save the momemt
To save the mind
A moment can change the mind…
The mind can rob you of a moment…
The mind…The Moment
A moment can birth newness in the mind…
The mind can bring new life to a moment…
The mind…The Moment
The mind can cause you to miss the moment…
In a moment you could lose your mind…
The mind…The Moment
In a moment
In a mind
There are some things which must be erased and left behind
To save the momemt
To save the mind
Friday, February 11, 2011
Love Quest
When man on his quest discovers love at its best
He loses his mind to regain it with the passing of time
I am yet to understand how a man who is free
Craves love and its captivity, how clever
For he who has been chained with chains is still free
But he that is chained with love is bound forever.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
She Glows…
She glows for her beloved
She glows as her heart finds love
She glows thinking of him who her heart requires
She glows as he is her true desire
She glows whenever he is near
She glows hands locked, walking out on the pier
She glows as love found her heart
She glows from his kiss
She glows from his touch
She glows from a longing to hear his voice
She glows as she misses him so much
She glows for her lover, oh no! Not you, please don’t touch
She glows as her heart finds love
She glows thinking of him who her heart requires
She glows as he is her true desire
She glows whenever he is near
She glows hands locked, walking out on the pier
She glows as love found her heart
She glows from his kiss
She glows from his touch
She glows from a longing to hear his voice
She glows as she misses him so much
She glows for her lover, oh no! Not you, please don’t touch
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Save Decency
There seems to be an all out campaign to rid the world of decent and upright living
There are those who believe it has to be indecency to be entertaining
Those who believe that must be in a manner that is rude, slack or feisty in order to gain an audience
Then there are those who ride on the waves of indecency and are stimulated by nothing less
In an attempt to please ourselves, we oftentimes offend each other and offend our Creator.
Save decency…
It doesn’t have to be excessive to be expressive
It does not have to be offensive to be intensive
Corruption isn’t the only solution
I long to see the rude being booed
Save truth, honesty and courtesy
Save our youth from the uncouth
Save decency…
There are those who believe it has to be indecency to be entertaining
Those who believe that must be in a manner that is rude, slack or feisty in order to gain an audience
Then there are those who ride on the waves of indecency and are stimulated by nothing less
In an attempt to please ourselves, we oftentimes offend each other and offend our Creator.
Save decency…
It doesn’t have to be excessive to be expressive
It does not have to be offensive to be intensive
Corruption isn’t the only solution
I long to see the rude being booed
Save truth, honesty and courtesy
Save our youth from the uncouth
Save decency…
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
In My Mind
I saw you today, oh how gorgeous you looked.
It seems like your face radiate the glory of the sun and the calm cool beam of the star
I heard your voice today, sweet melodious classic to my ear
As beautiful as nature
As peaceful as the spring
Now you make me want to dance and sing
This happened today, all in my mind
I wish it would never go away
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Doesn’t it bother you?
Doesn’t it bother you…
That our children are not allowed to grow in a normal way because of pedifiers?
Doesn’t it bother you…
That you must not ever forget to lock your house door behind you once you get in at night?
Doesn’t it bother you…
That two school boys from the very same school would argue and fight to the point that one stabbed the other and now one is being buried and the other being sentenced?
Doesn’t it bother you…
That some sellers will sell their goods at exorbitant prices which end up going to waste any ways?
Doesn’t it bother you…
That I have to write about it?
Doesn’t it bother you…
That you could be traveling in a taxi and be robbed and shot?
Doesn’t it bother you…
That there is at times a strong syndication between the prison and the palace?
Doesn’t it bother you…
That proper parenting is woefully lacking?
Doesn’t it bother you…
That too many leaders occupying their positions are not being held responsible and accountable?
Doesn’t it bother you that you worry too much?
…Casting all your cares upon Him for He cares for you – Peter 5:7
That our children are not allowed to grow in a normal way because of pedifiers?
Doesn’t it bother you…
That you must not ever forget to lock your house door behind you once you get in at night?
Doesn’t it bother you…
That two school boys from the very same school would argue and fight to the point that one stabbed the other and now one is being buried and the other being sentenced?
Doesn’t it bother you…
That some sellers will sell their goods at exorbitant prices which end up going to waste any ways?
Doesn’t it bother you…
That I have to write about it?
Doesn’t it bother you…
That you could be traveling in a taxi and be robbed and shot?
Doesn’t it bother you…
That there is at times a strong syndication between the prison and the palace?
Doesn’t it bother you…
That proper parenting is woefully lacking?
Doesn’t it bother you…
That too many leaders occupying their positions are not being held responsible and accountable?
Doesn’t it bother you that you worry too much?
…Casting all your cares upon Him for He cares for you – Peter 5:7
Friday, February 4, 2011
Potential Sinners
One potential sinner judges another
Having known what the other did
Now feels he is better
One potential sinner sin for money
Another sin for power
Both needs a miracle
Both needs a Saviour
One potential sinner now realise
He needs a brother or sister
We are sinners by nature
Accept God's gift, live forever
Having known what the other did
Now feels he is better
One potential sinner sin for money
Another sin for power
Both needs a miracle
Both needs a Saviour
One potential sinner now realise
He needs a brother or sister
We are sinners by nature
Accept God's gift, live forever
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Acting and Reacting
Do you often react in a surprising way for even the slightest thing?
Are you more prone to act or to react?
Remember your action is worth far more than your reactions.
I sometimes think of how difficult it is for people to act and make the first move while it becomes so easy for them to react.
They hesitantly make the first move to do something good or even to say how much they appreciate the benefits, people and blessings around them. Yet they, without reservations, become easy triggers to reacting to how they feel.
Learning to separate our feelings from our reactions requires great control and maturity. You should not expend your energies reacting to words, behaviours and other negatives. If you do then you only act as robots and oftentimes will upset and frustrate yourself even more.
If you are feeling bad about something someone has done to you, it is never justification to respond in a bad way.
Refuse to react to the evil and bad. Instead dominate the life stage with your acts of love, kindness and goodness. It is too easy to render evil for evil. Tap into the supernatural and allow God to empower you to shine against the odds.
Good communication is hard work but the rewards are worthwhile. Invest in communicating well with others.
Believe you were made for better. Some people are determined to make the worse of you. Though difficult it may seem, be resolute in believing you were made for better.
Don't stoop to reacting accordingly instead act righteously.
Are you more prone to act or to react?
Remember your action is worth far more than your reactions.
I sometimes think of how difficult it is for people to act and make the first move while it becomes so easy for them to react.
They hesitantly make the first move to do something good or even to say how much they appreciate the benefits, people and blessings around them. Yet they, without reservations, become easy triggers to reacting to how they feel.
Learning to separate our feelings from our reactions requires great control and maturity. You should not expend your energies reacting to words, behaviours and other negatives. If you do then you only act as robots and oftentimes will upset and frustrate yourself even more.
If you are feeling bad about something someone has done to you, it is never justification to respond in a bad way.
Refuse to react to the evil and bad. Instead dominate the life stage with your acts of love, kindness and goodness. It is too easy to render evil for evil. Tap into the supernatural and allow God to empower you to shine against the odds.
Good communication is hard work but the rewards are worthwhile. Invest in communicating well with others.
Believe you were made for better. Some people are determined to make the worse of you. Though difficult it may seem, be resolute in believing you were made for better.
Don't stoop to reacting accordingly instead act righteously.
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