You know… people laugh and talk and play music and have fun. And there is time for joy and happiness. Optimistically, some think that is the reality of life. If someone is laughing a lot, one might think they must know what they are talking about.
However, wisdom isn’t tied up in a bundle of laughs and waving hands nor is it bundled in cover-ups and deceitfulness. That’s not the description of reality. So, you’re jovial and enjoying the occasion, but there are those (and many of them) who don’t have such joviality.
So, we might have to come into reality. Look around. Read the fine print. What does it say? Look beyond the facades and the front pages. How are you making your decisions? What’s your guideline for making wise choices? Who do you look to believe? Will you make a choice just from appearance OR does the person have depth?
Is your decision based on appearance and appearances only? What are they saying? Is it making any sense while you may be worrying about the next meals for your young children? Ask the in-depth questions to hear the real message. That’s important. Your future depends on it. What’s real?
A friend became ill and had to be hospitalized on an emergency basis! It was difficult, but fortunately, all went well. That portion of the insurance coverage was good. However, in the aftermath during healing, a special medication was required. The insurance didn’t cover about a 30-day supply of a medication called Elliquis which cost roughly $600. That was not covered.
So, my question is, “Who can pay for this?” This medication is not readily available in the pharmacy, and we know why – because most folks can’t afford it. Fortunately, the friend said she acquired it through samples.
Things must get better. WE need to stop looking around with blinders! All this laughing and talking isn’t going to answer the needs of this complex society.
When Paul was about to be beaten by Roman soldiers, Paul spoke out and said, “I’m a Roman citizen!” How will these problems be solved? There is a spirit trying to take over our country. Our country was founded on Christian principles; by those who established it and those who supported it. There is a way to help and support people. The Homefront should be first. There are global issues that affect our survival. Experience counts. What can we do?
The reality is that the best advice is to follow in the footsteps of our Savior, Jesus Christ. How can we follow Him? Accept Him as your Lord and Savior. Read the scriptures. And do what? Jesus told the apostles (the twelve) and the seventy to go and preach and heal.
He said, “I give you power and authority over all the works of the adversary (the enemy) and nothing shall by any means hurt you” (Luke 10:19). Jesus walked on water. He demonstrated that through His divine power, we could do these things.
He told those who were in the boat and saw what they thought was a ghost, “Do not be afraid.” But before He sent them out, He empowered them. When He fed the 5,000 and healed all those who came to see Him because they heard He was at home; He healed them.
What’s my message here? Overcome life’s challenges by keeping our thoughts focused expecting a miracle from our Lord. Don’t blink. He is “the light in the darkness. There is no darkness in Him.
Thanks for reading! Jeanette Grattan Parker is the founder-superintendent of Today’s Fresh Start Charter School, 4514 Crenshaw Boulevard, L.A. 90043, 323-293-9826, www.todaysfreshstart.org, (Ask Dr. Jeanette TM) “Inquiring Minds Want to Know.” All articles are copyright. All rights reserved © Errors? Or Questions? Please let me know. Join Sundays for music and message at 11:30 a.m. by calling (712) 775-8971, code 266751. References: The Holy Bible. Don’t stop praying and hoping. “Today is another great day to do good and be successful.”
