**Stop Complaining

I've given this passage some thought before writing because I wanted to make it extra inspirational and special for my readers. I had the words already in my heart, but not until after lecturing at St. Finbar today was I fully indulgent about what I wanted to share.

Without faith, without love, without God, there is no life.

No quality of life that is; for sure many of us are living but so many of us are dead inside, carrying hearts of stone and pain everyday; living a lie because they've never known the truth and they can't even begin to understand the joy readily available to them.

In life, we must move with the flow of the river. If you go against the river you will gain anxiety, fear, doubts and sadness. Once you do the right things in life, then you have nothing to worry about; for greatness and salvation is promised unto you. There are many times in life when you feel as though you wish to complain about one thing or the other. Life isn't perfect; that's right, it's an adventure for the strong and resilient and you are the hero of this story, so you better believe it! Accept your obstacles and wear a broad smile and look towards the heavens and say proudly, "I accept my blessing!" For that is really what it is. My grandmother and mother always say, "Bless everything!" There is always someone suffering more and therefore because of this you must just be grateful for all the good things that are happening in your life.

Your struggles and sufferings are never forever, it is only to ensure salvation and rewards for your sweat, blood and tears. Tests if you will, to prove that you are worthy of the gifts promised to you. Some people have diseases, cancers, tragic loss, and so little love in their lives. People are in jail for crimes they haven't committed, serving precious time. It is promised that if you are brave and are open to be led by the messages given to you that those who are lonely will have comfort, those who are poor will be provided for, and those who are weak will be given strength. Worry not darlings, for you are never alone, and never forget that your heart, holds all the answers you ever wish to ask it.

Flow with the river with unwavering faith, and be calm because you are loved and you will be blessed. Keep doing the right things my darlings…

Philippians 4: 6-9 [My reading]

"A reading from the Letter of Saint Paul to the Philippians…

Brothers and sisters: Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing what you have learned and received and heard and seen in me. Then the God of peace will be with you…"