BE ANGRY BUT DO NOT "SIN"...HURT OTHERS

COPING WITH DISAPPOINTMENT

One of our greatest "lacks" in life is the ability to cope with all the various circumstances we find ourselves in, we then become frustrated and angry, which opens the door to forces of darkness. This brings the opportunity for us to be lured into 'sin' or retaliation....taking revenge which brings us into bondage because we have now done the harm. It is written: BE ANGRY, BUT SIN NOT.... Meaning don't act in anger. We have to find another way past the obstacles in life. ...so as not to repeat the cycle of anger by causing harm to others in our rage. This is when understanding, talking and discussing  matters in an amiable way comes into play finding solutions in place of frustrations and anger. This way we fill our lack in a peaceful manner avoiding the paths if darkness and anger. Anger is a very powerful emotion causing massive destruction in many forms and should be avoided at all times. It causes so much hurt and bitterness defiling entire lives with anguish and torment. Whatever we involve ourselves in, is what we become entangled in. Anger breeds anger causing anger, returning anger ....a vicious cycle of anger. Exposing and unravelling matters and difficulties brings insight and understanding, leading to productive solutions getting us ahead in life. This is why some people strive forward where others are held back , totally entangled in a web of rage and revenge, going round and round.......

Monica Maartens ©Copyright

10 February 2018

ANGER AND REVENGE VS SOLUTIONS

COPING MECHANISMS

So many circumstances leave us baffled,

injustices and unfairness leave our feathers ruffled,

we cannot cope as frustration and anger rises,

continually throwing us with unpleasant surprises.

We can take revenge and scream and shout,

it will simply take us on the roundabout,

anger opens the doors to darkness's sway,

luring us to do wrong and lead us astray.

There are better ways to overcome our lack,

learn how to cope without falling off the track,

we search for solutions to find a way through,

bringing us in contact with knowledge that's true.

With insight and understanding we move ahead,

while others are held back by anger and dread,

it catches them in webs of revenge and blindness,

while others move past with laughter and kindness.

Monica Maartens ©Copyright

10 February 2018

WHO AND WHAT ARE WE REALLY

LOVE DISGUISED

When we look at each other we see a face and body, we see deeds and actions or reactions to the way we react to what we see and hear. The interesting thing is, what we see reflects across our facial expressions, the way we pull our mouth, roll our eyes and the actual expression in our eyes. Our eyes speak a million unspoken words without us even being aware of it. NOW WHY IS THIS? Because what we see and hear enters into our spirit which resides inside this vessel of flesh. Words enter our eyes and ears and doesn't only go into our brain, which is only the storage tanks of visual and auditory collections,  BUT GOES FAR DEEPER THAN WE REALIZE.....IT ENTERS OUR SPIRITUAL BEING....THE REAL  US LIVING WITHIN THIS VESSEL and this is where ACCEPTANCE AND REJECTION TAKES PLACE..Unless our spirit is fed in the proper manner, we will REACT badly.

SO REALLY WHO AND WHAT WE ARE IS A SPIRITUAL BEING ON A JOURNEY WHICH REQUIRES A VESSEL OF FLESH IN WHICH TO TEMPORARILY RESIDE. So let's get to know more about 'US'.....

Monica Maartens ©Copyright

09 February 201

THE ONE THAT I AM

SPIRIT IN FLESH

When looking at each other we see a body and face,

when looking at our deeds we see beauty or disgrace,

words and actions cause different reactions,

shining through in peace or factions

Our eyes speak a million unspoken words,

our body language often turns the curds,

through eyes and ears things enter the brain,

recording studio of visual and auditory gain.

But....deeper it goes as it enters our spirit,

pushing the boundaries of our human limit,

within this vessel of flesh we survive,

to complete this journey with which we strive.

Who we really are is spirit in flesh,

joined together as a human mesh,

our actions stem from emotions within,

our spiritual being that makes us cry or sing.

Monica Maartens ©Copyright

09 February 2018

PURPOSE ON EARTH

LIFE

What does life mean, what's the purpose of existence, why are we here? Besides having to survive, having a home and food to eat, for which we need a job to earn money, we have a very important journey to complete. We can't live in bondage and go around and around in circles for all eternity we need to become complete as beings to move forward from journey to journey. To become complete we have to find ALL OF US AND BIND IT TOGETHER AS ONE BEING. WITHIN THIS VESSEL OF FLESH RESIDES A SOUL, A SPIRIT AND A HEART. The soul is our connection to existence, to our creator and it's vital to keep this channel open throughout life. This we do by reconciling to God and following the guidance of the Holy Spirit through gaining knowledge through scripture and direct contact through prayer and just talking to God. To understand scripture in its correct context we need the Holy Spirit which exposes the hidden meaning and explains all things..... this we obtain by committing our spirit into Gods hand which joins us to the Holy Spirit. This will ensure that our hearts are safe and on the right track as we are guided by the truth of life. Unless we are already here - DO IT NOW, IT IS VITAL FOR REMAINING FREE AND THE MOST REWARDING AND AMAZING JOURNEY THAT LEADS US FORWARD ALL THE TIME

Monica Maartens ©Copyright

08 Feb 2018

Tomorrow...who and what are we really...

LIFE'S JOURNEY

MOVING AHEAD

What is the purpose of existence,

why do we show so much resistance,

we have to survive, have a home and food,

work at a job and try to do good.

But....all of this is quite in vain,

when our lives end up in sorrow and pain,

we need to understand the journey we travel,

all that the spiritual realm will unravel.

Of far more importance is the inner man,

our conscience and emotions that cause a jam,

to live in freedom we need inner peace,

live in a way to find spiritual increase.

A tormented spirit brings terrible pain,

guilt and defilement eats away our brain,

trapped in prisons of darkness deep,

with nothing left that is worthy to keep.

Monica Maartens ©Copyright

09 Feb 2018

STATE OF THE NATIONS....

SUFFERING PEOPLE

The state of a nation is seen by the care of the elders and children, the state of the unemployed and the rebellion of those with jobs, always wanting more and more while others have nothing. The elderS can't survive on the meagre pension they receive, which is way below the bread line, the children are neglected as far as moral upbringing is concerned because the parents are all forced to work. The unemployed are forced into robbing, stealing and destroying others property to survive and the employed are never satisfied, they continuously riot, strike burn and destroy what others have built up......AND NOTHING IS DONE ABOUT IT AT ALL....The entire world is in uproar and the grip of dissatisfaction while corruption and dishonesty revels within the governments and leaders. We live in a world out of control where everyone is suffering. There is no equality, no justice, no morals, no respect, no neighbourly love. Guards and security don't even mean anything, they are intimidated and held at ransom. The countries economies are killing the people. Everybody and everything, the entire earth is being trampled into the dust...not only the land, but the hearts of men through all the dishonesty and ruin. Prices continually rise leaving less buying power, less sales and as salaries increase, so more people are paid off, because there is no more money to pay them bringing even more unemployment, more crime and lawlessness, more rioting and rebellion, more trouble. School leavers can't find jobs, even those with degrees, adults are exhausted and children must grow up in this mess....IT IS JUST NOT RIGHT...

Monica Maartens ©Copyright

07 Feb 2018

A DYING WORLD

DISSATISFACTION

The state of the nations is in a terrible mess,

young and old are all suffering distress,

the elders can't survive on their meagre pension,

the young's neglect we can't even mention.

The unemployed all rob, steal and destroy,

workers strike and riot against those that employ,

the entire world lives in dissatisfaction,

while pain and suffering is the main attraction.

All love and respect has gone down the drain,

as people trample each other for gain,

prices are continually on the rise,

as more and more people fall to demise.

Land and fields all perish with drought,

as the nations rant and rage and shout,

corruption and dishonesty have taken power,

as it looks at the masses from its ivory tower.

Monica Maartens ©Copyright

07 Feb 2018

OVERCOMING FAILURE

EXPLAINING AND UNDERSTANDING

How can we overcome this failure or any failure? We lay it all on the table....the pressures, the difficulties of living in a financial world where everything MOVES AROUND MONEY. ..the mockery at school when the children don't have what they need, the immense cost of it all....the clothes, shoes, books, accessories and everything else that goes with it....the difficult choices to make....be at home for them and let them be without what they need for school or go to work and not be there for them emotionally???? Explain the full situation to the child so they can understand the predicament you are in. Children understand far more than what we give them credit for and when we involve them in our lives more so they can see both sides, the less chance an outsider will have to lure them away. When they FEEL part of the family's decisions and discussions, they FEEL INVOLVED AND IMPORTANT and bring their side....simply because they FEEL WANTED AND NEEDED by the family. It is when a child feels isolated and cast aside, due to the stress and lack of time, that they are easily pulled into a life away from the family....

SO INCLUDE THEM IN EVERYTHING AND HOLD THEM CLOSE, EMOTIONALLY, MENTALLY AND SPIRITUALLY....

Monica Maartens ©Copyright

06 Feb 2018

INCLUSIVE CHILDREN

FEELING WANTED

Isolated children often get lost,

drawn into gangs at a terrible cost,

they get into trouble along the way

through lack of attention they go astray.

They have many fears and there's no one around,

to help them up when they fall to the ground,

parents all work to bring the money home,

they don't understand why they're all alone.

Children understand far more then we know,

don't leave them out in the cold and snow,

explain that you work to meet all their need,

how much it costs their mouths to feed.

The closer knit the family can be,

the more likely they are to clearly see,

include them in all the family affairs,

draw them close with love that cares.

Monica Maartens ©Copyright

06 Feb 2018