Hello to all, this is Opie signing back in...................
First and foremost Thank you God for all that you have allowed to be blessed in my life. I pray that all have had a great start to the new year! I have been on here for a while and have written on many different subject matters. I hope that it has been for the best to help you out in any capacity. So, here I go again..............
One of the main reason's that I write on here is to share my thoughts and views. I also pray that whom ever reads these blogs are uplifted and can get some positive encouragement. As this new year begins, I want to be a positive influence on all. Try to help out in whatever way God will allow it! I know that by talking to someone and getting to the "heart" of the matter, that there is always something said that will reignite a spark and get the fire roaring again.
It was once said to me that a conversation is only able to happen when two people have opinions on a topic. I have always enjoyed talking with people and trying to help out with whatever the situation is. There are many times that I can not be of service just because there are things that I can not change. Knowing this, I still continue to pray for these people.
I like to get to the heart of the matter. What is it that is the real issue? What is it that will make someone a better person? Not only in social circles, but at the same time a better spiritual person and closer to God. I try to pray before I engage in a deep conversation and throughout continue to pray in my mind that God will provide me with the words that are needed to be said and that they will understand what I am saying. It doesn't matter if I understand, but only if they do! I am praying that the ember gets fanned so that it will become a flame that will burn with passion. To get people to see that they are not out of options and they can be productive citizens. I like to see people happy in all that they do.
I always bring God into conversations. It is how I operate. God has to be in the center of all things. With out God, then there is nothing. I have such a deep desire for God to be near Him that I also want others to be that close with Him! I just ask for His guidance and wisdom to be upon me in the conversation. I take a few moments here and there to open myself up to listen. Not only to God, but also to whom I am talking with. Understanding what is going on and how to give guidance. I am only wanting to help others in this way!
Until next time this is Opie signing off............................
