Life is all about choices, "what to do", "how do i do", "what to say", "when to say" bla bla bla
choices - in my view is about making priorities, those things that are important to you, nourishing and developing people, interests that are dear to you.
most important priority is God, i reckon this should be the same for everybody else - establishing contact regularly, trying to be the best that you can be for God, for your soul and for the hereafter.
then i reckon family comes next - your loved ones, making time to know them, spend time with them, be there for them,
then i reckon life - this is all about your interests, your passions, living life, enjoying God's bounties.
choices differs, priorities differs......
so what to do when you cant reconcile choices and priorities??
i reckon, that there is no such thing as this, because its is all about tolerance, understanding that what is high on your list may not necessarily be high on another persons list - likewise what you consider to be important may be easily dismissed by another.
but then again i reckon that there needs to be an overhanging balance - or a give way point - for , which is common ground - priorities need to be within range of themselves - however the order of grouping may be different - but not tooooo different.
this life is weird MG, i wont lie - trying to understand it and make sense of it whilst at the same time, being true to myself, to thee... i guess as frank sinatra sings it - " Thats Life!!
My prayer has always been .... Praise Be to God Lord of the universe..Lord God, take me by the hand, Lord God show me where to go, Oh Lord let me not alone, Lest i go astray This is my essence -the voice of my soul.. This IS ME..
Tuesday, 29 June 2010
MG
MG so many things are runing through my mind, some amplified, some stark realites and some a figment of situaitons.
in all circumstances Lord, keep me tied to thee always.
in all circumstances Lord, keep me tied to thee always.
Monday, 28 June 2010
Nothing but it is still something
i guess in life there are 3 ways to look a situation.
There is my way
There is your way ... and
There is the way it is.
as such there are 3 ways to describe an activity
there is getting to know you
there is nothing
and there is nothing but getting to know you.
comme si comme sa.
then again in life it is not about my way, or your way... it is about the way it is.
the way it is is the fairest amongst all. it is the truth tht we must all strive to acknowledge and accept wether we like it or not...
Truth is reality and accepting reality is being in the present.
There is my way
There is your way ... and
There is the way it is.
as such there are 3 ways to describe an activity
there is getting to know you
there is nothing
and there is nothing but getting to know you.
comme si comme sa.
then again in life it is not about my way, or your way... it is about the way it is.
the way it is is the fairest amongst all. it is the truth tht we must all strive to acknowledge and accept wether we like it or not...
Truth is reality and accepting reality is being in the present.
Thursday, 24 June 2010
Subbuhum Quddusun - All glory be to the Most High Lord
Subbuhun Quddusun
Rabbul Malaikatu wa ruhu Alaa -Al-Arshi Istawa
La dafi 'a lima qada wa la mani'a lima a'taa
Yaf'allu man yuridu fi mulkihi
Wa yahkumu fi khalqihi bima yashau
Wa huwa ala kulli shayin Qadir.
Most Glorious The Holiest
Lord of the angels and the spirit - Who is firmly established in His Throne
No one hinders what You(God) have decreed and no one prevents what You(God) give
You (God) do what You(God) will in Your dominion and You(God) rule Your creation with whatever You(God) will. You (God) are Omnipotent.
this is what is on my lips tonght...
Most Exalted are You my Lord - the one true God, there is no other God but Thee. Be thou glofiied Most Gracious Lord.
Rabbul Malaikatu wa ruhu Alaa -Al-Arshi Istawa
La dafi 'a lima qada wa la mani'a lima a'taa
Yaf'allu man yuridu fi mulkihi
Wa yahkumu fi khalqihi bima yashau
Wa huwa ala kulli shayin Qadir.
Most Glorious The Holiest
Lord of the angels and the spirit - Who is firmly established in His Throne
No one hinders what You(God) have decreed and no one prevents what You(God) give
You (God) do what You(God) will in Your dominion and You(God) rule Your creation with whatever You(God) will. You (God) are Omnipotent.
this is what is on my lips tonght...
Most Exalted are You my Lord - the one true God, there is no other God but Thee. Be thou glofiied Most Gracious Lord.
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
my trust is in thee
MG,
in amidst the crazy events of today, i can see a blessing.
and i am reminded of solomons prayer - my lord, allow me to be appreciative of the blessings that you have bestowed on me and to do the righteous works that pleases thee. Admit us by thy mercy into the company of your righteous servants
i am truly grateful for monsieur, my lord, i was touched by his email of kind words to strenghten my spirit - i did not expect that - it made me proud and glad for the leader that you have made him and given me.
in some ways it also makes me sad, because i want to be with him i want to be his wife, i want us to live together but i dont know how/when this will come about
Yes my lord, it scares me but i have said that i am willing to give it all up and go away to be with him, to live under your guidance with peace and security.
but my greatest fear is that i dont want to be a financial obligation to him.
I am already a financial obligation to myself through my wrong actions but thanfully and with your help i am slowly removing myself from that.
remember God, many a times have i asked you crying to thee, in my times of despair - to remove me from this place, i have asked thee to give me an escape, and in some ways you have provided me with it, but i cant see the window that is open for me.
i guess Lord it is patience - and madamme tutu knows that she is very impatient - but by thy grace will learn the patience.
tonight my lord, my praise goes to thee as always - more than ever - for i am grateful for your support and help and guidance. and i ask for thy forgiveness, ease in time of difficulty, patience, determination to do that which must be done - to do the right thing -
i ask for us your support, and help and assistane, your blessings and direction - to make things easy for us, to guide us and keep our family together in thy path.
i am going to bed MG, as always my trust is in thee - Most Gracious, Exalted Lord.
For all praise is yours, All Authority, Kingship and Glory. In this life and in the hereafter, Be thou Glorified Most Gracious Lord.
in amidst the crazy events of today, i can see a blessing.
and i am reminded of solomons prayer - my lord, allow me to be appreciative of the blessings that you have bestowed on me and to do the righteous works that pleases thee. Admit us by thy mercy into the company of your righteous servants
i am truly grateful for monsieur, my lord, i was touched by his email of kind words to strenghten my spirit - i did not expect that - it made me proud and glad for the leader that you have made him and given me.
in some ways it also makes me sad, because i want to be with him i want to be his wife, i want us to live together but i dont know how/when this will come about
Yes my lord, it scares me but i have said that i am willing to give it all up and go away to be with him, to live under your guidance with peace and security.
but my greatest fear is that i dont want to be a financial obligation to him.
I am already a financial obligation to myself through my wrong actions but thanfully and with your help i am slowly removing myself from that.
remember God, many a times have i asked you crying to thee, in my times of despair - to remove me from this place, i have asked thee to give me an escape, and in some ways you have provided me with it, but i cant see the window that is open for me.
i guess Lord it is patience - and madamme tutu knows that she is very impatient - but by thy grace will learn the patience.
tonight my lord, my praise goes to thee as always - more than ever - for i am grateful for your support and help and guidance. and i ask for thy forgiveness, ease in time of difficulty, patience, determination to do that which must be done - to do the right thing -
i ask for us your support, and help and assistane, your blessings and direction - to make things easy for us, to guide us and keep our family together in thy path.
i am going to bed MG, as always my trust is in thee - Most Gracious, Exalted Lord.
For all praise is yours, All Authority, Kingship and Glory. In this life and in the hereafter, Be thou Glorified Most Gracious Lord.
Monday, 21 June 2010
accdnt
it is very easy to forget that God is in control.
When bad things happen or things we wished wouldn't happen, happen, the mind amplifies the situation
You get a flash in ur mind as if you can time rewind and do things differently.
You think if I hadn't done this then maybe this would not have happened. But we forget who is in real charge.
You think maybe that there is this force is out to get me maybe this that that that.but in my case God willing it wiil be ok with no adverse effects, no claims against me now or in future.
I could lie and deny fault, but that is not what the scripture teaches me or what God guides me to. I am at fault yes I accept and agree, should they claim fraudulently then it is for their own soul and judgement rests with God on this.
God knows what I dont knowand why the accident occured, of that I am clear.
What matters most is that I maintaiin righteousness annd serve God as best as I can.
Adversly its my claim history and its funny cos I will renew it next month. Soo in a way I know this was meant to happen, gw it will be well.
When bad things happen or things we wished wouldn't happen, happen, the mind amplifies the situation
You get a flash in ur mind as if you can time rewind and do things differently.
You think if I hadn't done this then maybe this would not have happened. But we forget who is in real charge.
You think maybe that there is this force is out to get me maybe this that that that.but in my case God willing it wiil be ok with no adverse effects, no claims against me now or in future.
I could lie and deny fault, but that is not what the scripture teaches me or what God guides me to. I am at fault yes I accept and agree, should they claim fraudulently then it is for their own soul and judgement rests with God on this.
God knows what I dont knowand why the accident occured, of that I am clear.
What matters most is that I maintaiin righteousness annd serve God as best as I can.
Adversly its my claim history and its funny cos I will renew it next month. Soo in a way I know this was meant to happen, gw it will be well.
Tuesday, 15 June 2010
Monsieur
MG thank you for Monsieur.
that is the thought on my lips this evening
This is the thanks in my heart for thee O Lord this Night.
Most Gracious, Thank you for Monsieur.
Guide us O Lord in thy Path
Keep us devoted to thee
Strenghten our faith
Increase in our understanding
Grant us Patience, Love, trust for each other.
Most Gracious, as I have always asked of thee - One family, under thy guidane, Devoted to thee alone, worshipping thee alone,
Be thou glorified Most Gracious Lord
that is the thought on my lips this evening
This is the thanks in my heart for thee O Lord this Night.
Most Gracious, Thank you for Monsieur.
Guide us O Lord in thy Path
Keep us devoted to thee
Strenghten our faith
Increase in our understanding
Grant us Patience, Love, trust for each other.
Most Gracious, as I have always asked of thee - One family, under thy guidane, Devoted to thee alone, worshipping thee alone,
Be thou glorified Most Gracious Lord
Friday, 11 June 2010
let the farting begin.... phew!!
Thursday, 10 June 2010
This Morning My Lord...
i am inspired by solomons Prayer in the scripture (38:35) this morning (and i have just realised something very very funny - and i laugh secretly - i seek refuge with thee My God in all circumstances in life and death)
the verse reads that solomon prayed
RK - He said, "My Lord, forgive me, and grant me a kingship never attained by anyone else. You are the Grantor."
Yusuf Ali - He said, "O my Lord! Forgive me, and grant me a kingdom which, (it may be), suits not another after me: for Thou art the Grantor of Bounties (without measure).
Pickthal - He said: My Lord! Forgive me and bestow on me sovereignty such as shall not belong to any after me. Lo! Thou art the Bestower.
Shakir -He said: My Lord! do Thou forgive me and grant me a kingdom which is not fit for (being inherited by) anyone after me;
Sher Ali - He said, `O my Lord, grant me forgiveness and bestow on me a kingdom that may not be inherited by anyone after me; surely, Thou art the Great Bestower.'
"Progressive Muslims" - He said: "My Lord, forgive me, and grant me a kingship never attained by anyone else. You are the Grantor."
(note with great interest that all the translations seem to concu with each other)
then i started to think - solomon asked for Kingship never attained by another...and i remembered the other part in the scripture where it goes along the line of "" Above every knowledgeable one, there is one who is even more knowledgeable"""
then i think inwardly to myself and i say - That God, i dont want kingship,sovereignity or authority... i dont desire such things for i can never handle them .... My Lord i desire from thee what i prayed/said/asked/implored to thee this morning...Gw you will provide and grant me as you have granted your servant solomon, and Gw just like your servant i will remember to hold fast onto thee, worship and praise thee always...
i am also reminded and inspired by Job (38:41) - who in times of hardship and Pain - went to his Lord... and this is a trait that i pray my Lord lets me emulate...
many a times we often forget that God is in control of everything - whatever hardship we may face, problems that we may be going through, i know we are all looking for an easy fix, we are all looking for easy escape, and unfortunately the temptation is there to seek help from other than God... but God please let us remember thee in such times, and increase in our faith and resolve to rely on thee and thee alone, to hold onto thee and thee alone, and Keeep us strong in thy path and provide us with timlely relief and ease from our difficult situation...
the verse reads that solomon prayed
RK - He said, "My Lord, forgive me, and grant me a kingship never attained by anyone else. You are the Grantor."
Yusuf Ali - He said, "O my Lord! Forgive me, and grant me a kingdom which, (it may be), suits not another after me: for Thou art the Grantor of Bounties (without measure).
Pickthal - He said: My Lord! Forgive me and bestow on me sovereignty such as shall not belong to any after me. Lo! Thou art the Bestower.
Shakir -He said: My Lord! do Thou forgive me and grant me a kingdom which is not fit for (being inherited by) anyone after me;
Sher Ali - He said, `O my Lord, grant me forgiveness and bestow on me a kingdom that may not be inherited by anyone after me; surely, Thou art the Great Bestower.'
"Progressive Muslims" - He said: "My Lord, forgive me, and grant me a kingship never attained by anyone else. You are the Grantor."
(note with great interest that all the translations seem to concu with each other)
then i started to think - solomon asked for Kingship never attained by another...and i remembered the other part in the scripture where it goes along the line of "" Above every knowledgeable one, there is one who is even more knowledgeable"""
then i think inwardly to myself and i say - That God, i dont want kingship,sovereignity or authority... i dont desire such things for i can never handle them .... My Lord i desire from thee what i prayed/said/asked/implored to thee this morning...Gw you will provide and grant me as you have granted your servant solomon, and Gw just like your servant i will remember to hold fast onto thee, worship and praise thee always...
i am also reminded and inspired by Job (38:41) - who in times of hardship and Pain - went to his Lord... and this is a trait that i pray my Lord lets me emulate...
many a times we often forget that God is in control of everything - whatever hardship we may face, problems that we may be going through, i know we are all looking for an easy fix, we are all looking for easy escape, and unfortunately the temptation is there to seek help from other than God... but God please let us remember thee in such times, and increase in our faith and resolve to rely on thee and thee alone, to hold onto thee and thee alone, and Keeep us strong in thy path and provide us with timlely relief and ease from our difficult situation...
Sunday, 6 June 2010
hmmmm
i miss you..
its hard not to count the days,
not to wonder how long this will go on for
not to hope that god willing everything will resolve and be ok...
i miss you...
a lot of it is a sacrifice from my end for all my vagrant exesses.
you see when you are young you never think of tomorrow, you never plan for tomorrow
now that tomorrow had come, you delay it because suddenly you have to plan,
if only i wasnt so carefree back in the days.. then maybe it would all be different...
but no regrets, what it is is what it is... that is how i have come to see it...
i will still hope in God and put my trust that all will be sorted God willing i just have to focus and get on with it..
it is my fault, the choices i made, the lack of regard, the excesses, the lack of self control - and now i am paying the price for it,
but i worry not because gw it willbe ok in the end.
Gw it wont be long....
its hard not to count the days,
not to wonder how long this will go on for
not to hope that god willing everything will resolve and be ok...
i miss you...
a lot of it is a sacrifice from my end for all my vagrant exesses.
you see when you are young you never think of tomorrow, you never plan for tomorrow
now that tomorrow had come, you delay it because suddenly you have to plan,
if only i wasnt so carefree back in the days.. then maybe it would all be different...
but no regrets, what it is is what it is... that is how i have come to see it...
i will still hope in God and put my trust that all will be sorted God willing i just have to focus and get on with it..
it is my fault, the choices i made, the lack of regard, the excesses, the lack of self control - and now i am paying the price for it,
but i worry not because gw it willbe ok in the end.
Gw it wont be long....
Wednesday, 2 June 2010
inspiration
My Lord, cool my temper and make this matter easy for me- and untie a knot from my speech so that they may understand me........
Interesting.....such was Mosaes narration - we are reminded in the scriptures......
Interesting.....such was Mosaes narration - we are reminded in the scriptures......
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