MEETTA'S READERS - YOUR CONCERN FOR ME!

HELLO READERS!

Many of you are very amazing in sharing your compassion for me, especially about what I've been sharing of my life, as of late. Others of you think I should be ashamed for what I wrote of my abuse as a child and how it has affected my life. I say to you, May peace find you and remain. May it free you from your own personal prison. May the blinders of your hearts and minds come off and you shall see clearly once again or for the first time.

As for me, I will not wear the chains of shame EVER again! My blinders are off and burned. If you truly know me, or have ever been in my company as a friend or foe, then you can attest to the fact that I walk and stand with my head held high. I hold eye contact and I also speak in a loud, clear voice. There is no shame in me as a victim of abuse. So, don't expect it!

As for the compassionate writers of concern for the personal stories and soul bearing poetry that I share on my blog sight, I say AGAIN...THANK YOU! Thank you, for taking time out to write me sharing your compassion, words of concern and wisdom. May my soul bearing, be a gifting to someone else to encourage them to fight for their freedom, their peace of mind, their restored Joy, their dignity and their self worth. May they find their voice!

*This is a Re-post from 3/13/2011

Some of you are very caring and open with your concern for me. I appreciate you.

You have expressed your concern, in light of what I have been moved to share on this site in a variety of Biblical Scriptures, personal stories and poems over the years. Some of you have shown great compassion by saying

"Be careful Meetta, Be careful in what you write and share."

You have said this "because people can be cruel. And somebody, somewhere, in their misery is always lurking about to take something of someone else's and use it against them, even that which is meant for good purposes."

I SAY IN RESPONSE:

THANK YOU Dear readers and friends. Those of you who have taken the time to share your compassion with me. But please do not think me unwise for being bold and courageous enough to use some of my own life to empower others. I have "wise counsel". I have used and will continue to use great wisdom and discernment with what I share. I am not a babe just born and stumbling through this life. If there is something I don't have a peace about sharing, I won't. If there is something I have written and need to retract, I will retract it.

As far as the personal stories I share, I have spent my whole childhood and young adult years living in shame because of what someone else did and said. It had control of me. But I've come to learn over the course of my life, "Whom the Lord sets free is free indeed". Concerned Reader, I WILL NOT LET THE MISERY OF OTHERS PUT ME IN THOSE CHAINS AGAIN!

By the same token, If someone takes ANYTHING I say here, and try and use it against me, then the battle becomes between them and the Lord Jesus Christ! I am a Christ Child. I am a believer and follower of Christ Jesus, even in and because of, all my flaws. But I am striving. The bottom line is, I have accepted Jesus as the Lord of my life. I have put my life into his hands. So for that, He will "raise up a standard against the enemy" on my behalf. Lord! May God help them, because what I share, is for the purpose of building others up and that they may have Godly peace and healing in their lives. It is my hope that they use what they read here, in my life stories and come to know Jesus and God for themselves! So, if someone comes against me for righteousness sake, then the Lord will protect me. Just as he has protected me all these years from letting the ways of this world destroy me.

It was determined for my life, by the Grace of God, that not only should I survive the madness that was bestowed against me, but that I should become a victor over it! Not only for my benefit, but to the benefit of others and ultimately to the glory of God. I thank God for his new mercies and protection by acknowledging him openly, through sharing my stories and strength. So, I say Again...

I will not let the misery of others determine the direction of my life.

But I hear you all!

"People will gossip, even whisper behind your back discussing you!". As it has been both told to me and something I've experienced for myself. They will even go so far as to sneak around you to find out more about you to talk about! I've dealt with that before too!

For example, someone at work who was nosey like that was lurking around me and a buddy during a lunchtime conversation. This person just kept easing around us trying to hear what they could hear. Knowing full well they didn't care about either one of us otherwise! People do that kind of stuff all the time!

Some people even get to the point that they end up putting alot of energy into you andyour stuff! Even reveling in your pain and misfortune. Sometimes I get frustrated about why some people don't get that they can experience the same healing power and freedom that Jesus promises and continues to perform in others lives! Gods power can out weigh any problem or stronghold that you have.

But Misery...loves company and it doesn't care who it uses to get that company! And it's never satisfied. So it keeps seeking. It's fights back hard, fooling people into thinking they are OK! That they don't have to change because the problem is not with them! That the problem is

with everybody else! Which is all a lie, because not one person on this earth is completely free of flaws and things that cannot be made better in them! Nevertheless,

In spite of and despite misery's attacks, I will press on in the work encouraging on my blog site. And f

or the sake of easing your mind with the purpose of sharing like I do here, with you all, please read the following.

Acts 4 :3-4

"They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day. But many who heard the message believed and the number of men grew to about five thousand."

FOOTNOTES

ACTS 4:3-4

"Seldom will sharing the gospel send us to jail as it did Peter and John. Still, we run the risk in trying to win others to Christ. We might be willing to face a night in jail if it would bring 5,000 people to Christ, but shouldn't we also be willing to suffer for the sake of even one?

What do you risk in witnessing--Rejections, persecution?

Whatever the risks, realize that nothing done for God is ever wasted."

I love you Dear Readers for your concern.

It brings Joy to my heart, a smile to my face and tears to my eyes.

THANK YOU ever so much!

May the Peace and Grace of God be forever upon you!

May he honor your concern, for even me.

Meetta J. Martin

MEETTA'S READERS - YOUR CONCERN FOR ME

HELLO READERS!

Some of you are very caring and open with your concern for me. I appreciate you.

You have expressed your concern, in light of what I have been moved to share on this site in a variety of Biblical Scriptures, personal stories and poems over the years. Some of you have shown great compassion by saying

"Be careful Meetta, Be careful in what you write and share."

You have said this "because people can be cruel. And somebody, somewhere, in their misery is always lurking about to take something of someone else's and use it against them, even that which is meant for good purposes."

I SAY IN RESPONSE:

THANK YOU Dear readers and friends. Those of you who have taken the time to share your compassion with me. But please do not think me unwise for being bold and courageous enough to use some of my own life to empower others. I have "wise counsel". I have used and will continue to use great wisdom and discernment with what I share. I am not a babe just born and stumbling through this life. If there is something I don't have a peace about sharing, I won't. If there is something I have written and need to retract, I will retract it.

As far as the personal stories I share, I have spent my whole childhood and young adult years living in shame because of what someone else did and said. It had control of me. But I've come to learn over the course of my life, "Whom the Lord sets free is free indeed". Concerned Reader, I WILL NOT LET THE MISERY OF OTHERS PUT ME IN THOSE CHAINS AGAIN!

By the same token, If someone takes ANYTHING I say here, and try and use it against me, then the battle becomes between them and the Lord Jesus Christ! I am a Christ Child. I am a believer and follower of Christ Jesus, even in and because of, all my flaws. But I am striving. The bottom line is, I have accepted Jesus as the Lord of my life. I have put my life into his hands. So for that, He will "raise up a standard against the enemy" on my behalf. Lord! May God help them, because what I share, is for the purpose of building others up and that they may have Godly peace and healing in their lives. It is my hope that they use what they read here, in my life stories and come to know Jesus and God for themselves! So, if someone comes against me for righteousness sake, then the Lord will protect me. Just as he has protected me all these years from letting the ways of this world destroy me.

It was determined for my life, by the Grace of God, that not only should I survive the madness that was bestowed against me, but that I should become a victor over it! Not only for my benefit, but to the benefit of others and ultimately to the glory of God. I thank God for his new mercies and protection by acknowledging him openly, through sharing my stories and strength. So, I say Again...

I will not let the misery of others determine the direction of my life.

But I hear you all!

"People will gossip, even whisper behind your back discussing you!". As it has been both told to me and something I've experienced for myself. They will even go so far as to sneak around you to find out more about you to talk about! I've dealt with that before too!

For example, someone at work who was nosey like that was lurking around me and a buddy during a lunchtime conversation. This person just kept easing around us trying to hear what they could hear. Knowing full well they didn't care about either one of us otherwise! People do that kind of stuff all the time!

Some people even get to the point that they end up putting alot of energy into you andyour stuff! Even reveling in your pain and misfortune. Sometimes I get frustrated about why some people don't get that they can experience the same healing power and freedom that Jesus promises and continues to perform in others lives! Gods power can out weigh any problem or stronghold that you have.

But Misery...loves company and it doesn't care who it uses to get that company! And it's never satisfied. So it keeps seeking. It's fights back hard, fooling people into thinking they are OK! That they don't have to change because the problem is not with them! That the problem is

with everybody else! Which is all a lie, because not one person on this earth is completely free of flaws and things that cannot be made better in them! Nevertheless,

In spite of and despite misery's attacks, I will press on in the work encouraging on my blog site. And f

or the sake of easing your mind with the purpose of sharing like I do here, with you all, please read the following.

Acts 4 :3-4

"They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in jail until the next day. But many who heard the message believed and the number of men grew to about five thousand."

FOOTNOTES

ACTS 4:3-4

"Seldom will sharing the gospel send us to jail as it did Peter and John. Still, we run the risk in trying to win others to Christ. We might be willing to face a night in jail if it would bring 5,000 people to Christ, but shouldn't we also be willing to suffer for the sake of even one?

What do you risk in witnessing--Rejections, persecution?

Whatever the risks, realize that nothing done for God is ever wasted."

I love you Dear Readers for your concern.

It brings Joy to my heart, a smile to my face and tears to my eyes.

THANK YOU ever so much!

May the Peace and Grace of God be forever upon you!

May he honor your concern, for even me.

Meetta J. Martin

Meetta's READERS

WELL, WELL, WELL!

I recently received a delightfully unique comment from the United Kingdom, no less!

This post is where I share your comments, people. So, keep them coming! YOU do have a voice, and here's where you can use it.

Column: TEEN SPEAK

Article: "Troubled Teens", part 2. Posted on 01/12/2010

Part 1 was posted on 01/10/2010

WordsPoeteticallyWorth,

From- Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom said;

"Very sound advice, maternally nice.

Your voice is a song.

To tumults of wrong,

That can be seen, if the eye is keen."

*You sound like a really nice person. Thank you. Take Care, Bye.

Meetta said-

Words Poetically, that is a gift. Thank you so much for sharing it with me, with all of us! Thank you for sharing your appreciation for that article, as well. Meetta

B.I.B.L.E.-HOSPITALITY IS LOVE!

Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth

This is Bible Study on-line.

This column is for those who are searching, seeking, and even those who already believe. It's always something new to learn about God! I print Scriptures and song verses. Along with those, I sometimes add personal examples from my own life and of those around me, to show you how the word of God is applied to "real peoples" lives, in our day and time. Remember, I don't go in any particular order of the Bible. I write about subject matters that come up and I write as I am lead. Remember too, that with this column, it is good to have your Bible and Concordance and a tablet for note taking, on hand. I use a Life Application Study bible, N.I.V. or New International Version, as well as a King James Version. But use what you are comfortable with and what will give you a comprehensible translation. Still, it is through the "power of God" that you get "true understanding" when you read Holy Scriptures. And understanding, is very important. "In all your getting, get understanding". So, Shall we get started?

HOSPITALITY... is the subject matter for today.

You may be wondering, what does hospitality have to do with God? Good question! What does IT NOT have to do with God? Is another good question and one that I pose to you today. First, let's talk about what hospitality is! According to the old trusty, "Merriam-Webster Dictionary", the New Edition 2004 copy, Hospitality comes from the word Hospitable which means...

Given to generous and cordial reception of guests. Readily receptive. You still may be saying "What does that have to do with God?" OK. I'll tell you this, when you understand what God IS, then you will understand why he holds us accountable for showing hospitality. OK! More deeply now. God IS LOVE!

When show "true" love you are also committing yourself to care or be concerned. Part of caring and concerning yourself with someone else is that you are readily willing to aid them in any way that you can to fill a need in their lives. Although, in our world, people use that precious word 'LOVE' in all manner of ways. People use it loosely, selfishly, deceptively, and in manipulation without fully knowing what Love really is! they just know it is a powerful thing that can easily be manipulated, unfortunately.

Back to the Dictionary, although the Bible has LOTS to say about LOVE! We'll get to that specific lesson in the future. For quick basic lesson though, according to Merriam-Webster one of the things Love is an unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for others. It is also to cherish. And; To feel a passion, devotion, or tenderness for.

Yes! This definition also speaks of love based on the strength of sexual desires, but IS that really LOVE? We are not going to get into that today. As I said, we'll discuss Love more deeply in the future. As for the other parts of the definition on love according to Merriam-Webster, those are more to the point. To the point of showing the kind of love I am referring to in terms of hospitality and caring for people.

Part of the Godly love I am talking about is in reference to hospitality! Love, in the way that you have that unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for others. There is much to be said about hospitality from a biblical stand point. So, let's start by first discovering what Christian hospitality IS and SHOULD REMAIN.

ROMANS 12:13

Christian hospitality: "Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality."

Open Your Home For Fellowship

3 JOHN 5 & 6

"Dear Friend, you are faithful in what you are doing for the brothers, even though they are strangers to you. They have told the church about your love. you will do well to send them on their way in a manner worthy of God."

HEBREWS 13:2-3

"Do not forget to entertain stranger, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves are suffering."

LUKE;10:38-42

"As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord's feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, "Lord don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" "Martha, Martha", the Lord answered, "you are worried and upset about many things , but only one thing is needed. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her."

Hospitality & The Poor

LEVITICUS 25:35-37

"If one of your countrymen becomes poor and is unable to support himself among you, help him as you would an alien or a temporary resident, so he can continued to live, among you.

Do not take interest of any kind from him, but fear your God, so that your countryman may continue to live among you. You must not lend him money at interest or sell him food at at profit."

Relevant Footnotes:

From the N.I.V. (New International Version)

Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.

Wheaton, Illinois

Romans 12:13

Christian hospitality differs from social entertaining. Entertaining focuses on the host-the home must be spotless; the food must be well prepared and abundant; the host must appear relaxed and good nature. Hospitality, by contrast, focuses on the guests, their needs. Whether it's for a place to stay, nourishing food, a listening ear, or acceptance, are the primary concern. Hospitality can happen in a messy home! It can happen around a dinner table where the main dish is canned soup. It can even happen while the host and the guest are doing chores together. Don't hesitate to offer hospitality just because you are too tired, too busy, or not wealthy enough to entertain.

3John 1:5-6

In the church's early days, traveling Prophets, Evangelist's, and teachers ("the brothers") were helped on their way by people like Gaius who housed and fed them. Hospitality is a lost art in many churches today. We would do well to invite more people for meals-fellow church members, young people, traveling missionaries, those in need, visitors. This is an active and much-appreciated way to show your love. In fact, it is probably more important today! Because of our individualistic, self-centered society, many lonely people wonder if anyone cares where they live or die. If YOU find such a lonely person, show him or her that YOU CARE!.

Hebrews 13:2-3

Three Old Testament people "entertained angles without knowing it": (1) Abraham

(Genesis 18:1), (2) Gideon (Judges 6;11), and (3) Manoah (Judges 13:2). Some people say they cannot be hospitable because their homes are not large enough or nice enough. But even if you have no more than a table and two chairs in a rented room, there are people who would be grateful to spend time in your home. Are there visitors to your church with whom you could share a meal? Do you know single people who would enjoy an evening of conversation? Is there any way your home could meet the needs of traveling missionaries? Hospitality, simply means making other people feel comfortable and at home.

Luke 10:38-42

Mary and Martha both loved Jesus. On this occasion they were both serving him. But Martha thought Mary's style of serving was inferior to hers. She didn't realize that in her desire to serve, she was actually neglecting her guest. Are you so busy doing things for Jesus that you're not spending any time with him?

Don't let your service become self-serving. Jesus did not blame Martha for being concerned about household chores. He was only asking her t set priorities. Service to Christ can degenerate into mere busywork that is no longer full of devotion to God.

Leviticus 25:35-37

" God said that neglecting the poor was a sin. Permanent poverty was not allowed in Israel. Financially secure families were responsible to help and house those in need. Many times we do nothing, not because we lack compassion, but because we are overwhelmed by the size of the problem and don't know where to begin! God doesn't expect you to eliminate poverty, nor does he expect you to neglect your family while providing for others. He does, however, expect that when you see an individual in need, you will reach out with whatever help you can offer, including hospitality!

*Remember Reader, Though God was talking directly to the people of Israel, he still holds the present day believers, responsible as well. See, Gods word never changes, because HE never changes. "God is the same God today, as he was yesterday and will be forever."

"TALK" to ya next time, on B.I.B.L.E.

Where we learn how we should be.

Meetta

SOCIAL SCENE-Interracial Couples

SOCIAL SCENE IS ABOUT YOU AND ME.

It is about what in society concerns us. What are the issues that people just LOVE TO fight about, strike about, write the president about! In this particular post, every week we will discuss topics that may do just that..disgust you. Some, you may find your freedom in. Some you may just be tired of discussing. Either way, it will ALWAYS be something pertinent to the way we think and live.

The topic for today is...INTERRACIAL COUPLES!

Yep! this is still a high topic in society today. I work at an attraction site. People come from all over the world to get there and I have to say, I have seen all shapes, sizes, creeds and complexions. I have a great time people watching in between my "shows"! I have also seen the looks of many of YOUR faces as "certain couples" (and their kids) pass you by.

Now, please know that interracial couples are not limited to white and black people. I've seen, black and Chinese, White and Chinese, Indian and Hispanic! Along with other cultures mixed in as well. People are people! To those of us who know and understand that. The creator (whoever you believe in) made us all, for whatever reasons he had in mind. We are all made with the same organs as other cultures, same amount of items IE. two hands, two eyes, etc. (generally speaking). Basically, we all have the same genetic makeup that make us human. SO, WHAT IS THE BIG DEAL!!! The heart loves who it loves, who it is drawn to. How you act upon it is another thing!

And what is it to you anyway if your best friend is dating in a cultural pool that you don't? What about your friends happiness, ESPECIALLY if the person they are with is nice, "normal" and treats the person well. One should hope that you would at least be happy for them! Love, TRUE LOVE, genuine love is a hard thing to come by in this world. (I'm over 40, single and never been married!) It's too many selfish, game playing people out here. Too many people have ill motives for wanting to have mates. For money, convience, control, whatever! They want mates for reasons except for real love. (I'll write about that in my Men, Women & Children Column, seeing as How I have strong thoughts about this. Stay Tuned) Moving on,

For all of the mean and sick minded people out here, I think some people SHOULD HAVE TO STAY BY THEMSELVES!!! But why should nice, decent people who are seeking love and companionship be denied that honor just because they are different shades, from different cultural, educational or financial backgrounds? I know I first started talking about interracial couples, but people deny themselves and others, a great opportunity to be with someone special because of the other reasons mentioned as well.

Family members and friends don't like that your partner is not making the kind of money or have the kind of job that they think your mate should have. They don't like your partners looks, views on life, raising kids, politics whatever! It could be that they liked your last partner better! Or it could be that one of your "friends" want you for themselves. Hmm! NOW THERE'S A THOUGHT!

Whatever the reason is, your family and friends diss (direspect) the person AND YOU, ignoring all of the other great attributes about them! What about when the person is not as academically educated as you? Would you be ashamed to take them around your high academically achieving colleagues, brothers or sisters? DO YOU TAKE THEM around your high academically achieving colleagues, brothers or sisters? What about your Mom and dad? Do you take them around your parents and what kind of couple are your parents anyway? Do they represent the kind of cultural relationship that you are in or think about being in? And is that your limit?

Today I have a poem for this occasion.

Remember! Whenever you see "INSPIRATION STATION"

in my posts, an appropriate poem is sure to follow.

"INSPIRATION STATION"

CHOCOLATE and VANILLA

a POEM BY: MEETTA

Chocolate & Vanilla...

are two flavors that go well together.

They tend to compliment each other.

One is exciting and bright , the other dark and sensually sweet. A desire.

It creeps up on you, holding you tight like a cherished lover, late in the night.

A favorite desert...

is really not what I am talking about.

Haven't you yet figured that out ?

Interracial lovers, fighting against the odds to be true to their own hearts.

They find contentment entangled in each other arms.

Sometimes, just being in each others presence.

Growth comes from commitment, their spirituality and intelligence.

Intimacy comes when they are swirled together, but...

even when they are apart, they are thought of as one!

Some people choose just one flavor...

Some people like them both... together.

chocolate AND vanilla.