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today as i was working i saw some fellow african american carpenters that work with the small buisness and we were chit chatting and grieving and missing a fellow worker that died of a heart attack as he got on a bus. As we chit chatted my friend said "you know tommorow is not promised here today gone today" well as i got done talking to them i wrapped things up at work and left to go home. on the interestate was a huge traffic jam so i took a route ive never taken before. Never been on the street but i knew id eventually make my way through durham to get home.
As i was passing through some old industrial parts of the city i saw a big mixed raced jesus type of face painting on a wall done very well with some words as i was reading it i was like WTF does that say?!? well as i hit a you turn it said "tommorrow is not promised make the right decision"
this blew me the fuck away since i just had that conversation. Wasnt really a positive feeling either, but damn if that wasnt fucking creepy as hell seeing that written on a building
i guess this even more of a wake up call than ive already had of a good friend dying . He doesnt have any family to contact one sister is a crack head the other in his family are unreachable the cost of a cremation is 1000 dollars, hes on ice at the morgue so definitly a weird sad time in life,
I wouldnt have really shared about my friend dying because i know people die all the time but i thought this was a fuckin weird coincidence
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maybe your friend was the artist?
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maybe your friend was the artist?
;D
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I`ve watched everyone in my family die. You`ll get used to it my friend. In a long enough time line, all of us will be on the chopping block.
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i didnt read your post but i missed you falcon
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I`ve watched everyone in my family die. You`ll get used to it my friend. In a long enough time line, all of us will be on the chopping block.
i know youve been through alot buddy, kinda like in reverse youve already experienced the death, something im just now starting to see :(
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i didnt read your post but i missed you falcon
thanks man, whats your opinion on spinning around in circles to manipulate the gravity feild for positive biological changes?
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Give your life to the lord. You will feel a significant weight lifted off of your chest. I need to recommit myself. I need to work on my spiritual self more I'm to worried about the physical.
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Give your life to the lord. You will feel a significant weight lifted off of your chest. I need to recommit myself. I need to work on my spiritual self more I'm to worried about the physical.
Total pointless waste of time.
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today as i was working i saw some fellow african american carpenters that work with the small buisness and we were chit chatting and grieving and missing a fellow worker that died of a heart attack as he got on a bus. As we chit chatted my friend said "you know tommorow is not promised here today gone today" well as i got done talking to them i wrapped things up at work and left to go home. on the interestate was a huge traffic jam so i took a route ive never taken before. Never been on the street but i knew id eventually make my way through durham to get home.
As i was passing through some old industrial parts of the city i saw a big mixed raced jesus type of face painting on a wall done very well with some words as i was reading it i was like WTF does that say?!? well as i hit a you turn it said "tommorrow is not promised make the right decision"
this blew me the fuck away since i just had that conversation. Wasnt really a positive feeling either, but damn if that wasnt fucking creepy as hell seeing that written on a building
i guess this even more of a wake up call than ive already had of a good friend dying . He doesnt have any family to contact one sister is a crack head the other in his family are unreachable the cost of a cremation is 1000 dollars, hes on ice at the morgue so definitly a weird sad time in life,
I wouldnt have really shared about my friend dying because i know people die all the time but i thought this was a fuckin weird coincidence
god shows himself all the time johnny, its a sad thing how vain we are, thinking things are chance or figments of our imagination.
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Give your life to the lord. You will feel a significant weight lifted off of your chest. I need to recommit myself. I need to work on my spiritual self more I'm to worried about the physical.
i dont have any weight on me, ive given my services to the world through good works, this is what a god would want you to do IMO
i think ive been on the right path for quite sometime now, i dont do drugs i dont smoke i rarely touch a beer, i work as hard as i can everyday to produce something thats all i can do. the point of this thread was the eerie coincidence of the "tommorrow is not promised". Its like such a mean thing for god to say IMO
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Total pointless waste of time.
But maybe the state of mind that a belief system sometimes creates in an individual can help them deal with things differently and perhaps better(albeit sometimes worse).
Being true or not, or having any implications after life is maybe not the determining factor of whether or not it's a waste of time?
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Total pointless waste of time.
What do you know you're just one man.
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i dont have any weight on me, ive given my services to the world through good works, this is what a god would want you to do IMO
i think ive been on the right path for quite sometime now, i dont do drugs i dont smoke i rarely touch a beer, i work as hard as i can everyday to produce something thats all i can do. the point of this thread was the eerie coincidence of the "tommorrow is not promised". Its like such a mean thing for god to say IMO
No it's not a mean thing to say. It is the truth. So what it means is man if you got something you want or need to express, or "realize", you better do it and do it now.
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No it's not a mean thing to say. It is the truth. So what it means is man if you got something you want or need to express, or "realize", you better do it and do it now.
thanks man that makes alot of sense actually
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???
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I'll be doing alot of searching in Florida....
GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(IN HIM WE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE....TAKE COMFORT IN THAT MR. FALCON)
STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I work with a 36 year old who has watched his sister, brother, father and mother die over the last 3 years. He is morbidly obese and he knows his number is gonna be up pretty soon.
He keeps on working and trudging along somehow.
He took his tax returns this year and bought a brand new Dodge Challenger ~ kind of like a "last stand"
It's sad. His wife is a total Jackwagon towards him too. She's a gambler and she always calls in sick to work. She got angry with him for spending time at the hospital with his brother during his last hour.
I don't know how he does it and why he doesn't just dump the bit#h. Prob b/c they have young kids and he doesn't need any more drama.
I can't imagine "getting used" to death. Some people just roll with the punches better than others. These are the kind of folks that can move around a lot and never look back.
The rest of us drown in worry and sorrow. Sux.
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I'll be doing alot of searching in Florida....
GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(IN HIM WE HAVE ETERNAL LIFE....TAKE COMFORT IN THAT MR. FALCON)
STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Being "In him" also qualifies you for a seat on the Gay Pride float in Beaufort. Have fun "In him".
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Being "In him" also qualifies you for a seat on the Gay Pride float in Beaufort. Have fun "In him".
TA, I see you are not a believer, I'm very sorry You may be on to something since your "southern counterparts" believed in him and lost the war.....?
Here is a link to a very dear/near friend of mine...I hope you enjoy. In fact, I went to school with this chap and he spoke alot like you write..
GOD BLESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
STAY POSITIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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i dont have any weight on me, ive given my services to the world through good works, this is what a god would want you to do IMO
i think ive been on the right path for quite sometime now, i dont do drugs i dont smoke i rarely touch a beer, i work as hard as i can everyday to produce something thats all i can do. the point of this thread was the eerie coincidence of the "tommorrow is not promised". Its like such a mean thing for god to say IMO
Johnny, I don't know you, and I don't think weve ever conversed (here) but please use a cap for "God" so that he is not thrown in the mix with other "gods" ~ those can be anything, usually an idol of sorts. I'm asking you this with all respect.
God isn't asking for you to be perfect by giving up drugs, smoking, etc., ~ those things will come naturally when you do two things:
1) Read his word
2) Obey it. He just wants you to love him.
And you are correct, there is no promise of tomorrow. Today has enough drama to even start worrying about tomorrow, besides the fact that all the worry in the world will NOT change how tomorrow plays out.
This probably isn't the place for these conversations, but even Ron has alluded to the fact that we are getting pretty messed up these days.
The world is getting a lot more intense than its ever been. Companies rise and fall with the speed of internet access. We are multi-tasking like never before~ we are fast-tracked, high tech present and living on adrenalin and wits.
It's time for a change. I can feel it in my bones.
I pray it all works out for you. Take time from your busy relentless day to talk to him and find out how you can work together. I am not a righteous man by any means, but I too am trying. I thought "gratitude" towards God would work best, but humans suck at being grateful.
It's all about unconditional love. We can't do it, but he can.
And then, we get back into the "real world" (the one we live in) - it's rough, but worth it in the end. I feel this in my heart and soul, but there is NO writing on the wall (sad to say) ~ its called "faith"
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Johnny, I don't know you, and I don't think weve ever conversed (here) but please use a cap for "God" so that he is not thrown in the mix with other "gods" ~ those can be anything, usually an idol of sorts. I'm asking you this with all respect.
God isn't asking for you to be perfect by giving up drugs, smoking, etc., ~ those things will come naturally when you do two things:
1) Read his word
2) Obey it. He just wants you to love him.
And you are correct, there is no promise of tomorrow. Today has enough drama to even start worrying about tomorrow, besides the fact that all the worry in the world will NOT change how tomorrow plays out.
This probably isn't the place for these conversations, but even Ron has alluded to the fact that we are getting pretty messed up these days.
The world is getting a lot more intense than its ever been. Companies rise and fall with the speed of internet access. We are multi-tasking like never before~ we are fast-tracked, high tech present and living on adrenalin and wits.
It's time for a change. I can feel it in my bones.
I pray it all works out for you. Take time from your busy relentless day to talk to him and find out how you can work together. I am not a righteous man by any means, but I too am trying. I thought "gratitude" towards God would work best, but humans suck at being grateful.
It's all about unconditional love. We can't do it, but he can.
And then, we get back into the "real world" (the one we live in) - it's rough, but worth it in the end. I feel this in my heart and soul, but there is NO writing on the wall (sad to say) ~ its called "faith"
This is just the very type of garbage that will ruin Johnny`s life. Myths and false hope.
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thanks man, whats your opinion on spinning around in circles to manipulate the gravity feild for positive biological changes?
adonis told me its a total waste of time
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i still havent read your post but my anwser is this, live now like its your last day on earth, dont look back or forward just now
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i still havent read your post but my anwser is this, live now like its your last day on earth, dont look back or forward just now
One could say that, that is a very hedonistic, if not selfish viewpoint.
Tomorrow is not granted, but yesterday is what made us. I see tons of people who live foe the moment, and they tend not to be the happiest people---thet play that role. But, inside they are broke, running on empty---
I knew a woman who did a sextape, just because...she is out of 100+K job because of it. She was one of those live for today type people, and didn't think that it mattered as "everybody has done a sextape".
Well, now look where you are.
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One could say that, that is a very hedonistic, if not selfish viewpoint.
Tomorrow is not granted, but yesterday is what made us. I see tons of people who live foe the moment, and they tend not to be the happiest people---thet play that role. But, inside they are broke, running on empty---
I knew a woman who did a sextape, just because...she is out of 100+K job because of it. She was one of those live for today type people, and didn't think that it mattered as "everybody has done a sextape".
Well, now look where you are.
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selfish=self=good
misused word
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Why can't people be good just for the sake of it? Why have they always got to have a reward or an alterior motive i.e....to get into heaven/be on "God's" Christmas card list. A truly genuine person would do it without the propostition of a "paradise in heaven" etc.
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Johnny, I don't know you, and I don't think weve ever conversed (here) but please use a cap for "God" so that he is not thrown in the mix with other "gods" ~ those can be anything, usually an idol of sorts. I'm asking you this with all respect.
God isn't asking for you to be perfect by giving up drugs, smoking, etc., ~ those things will come naturally when you do two things:
1) Read his word
2) Obey it. He just wants you to love him.
And you are correct, there is no promise of tomorrow. Today has enough drama to even start worrying about tomorrow, besides the fact that all the worry in the world will NOT change how tomorrow plays out.
This probably isn't the place for these conversations, but even Ron has alluded to the fact that we are getting pretty messed up these days.
The world is getting a lot more intense than its ever been. Companies rise and fall with the speed of internet access. We are multi-tasking like never before~ we are fast-tracked, high tech present and living on adrenalin and wits.
It's time for a change. I can feel it in my bones.
I pray it all works out for you. Take time from your busy relentless day to talk to him and find out how you can work together. I am not a righteous man by any means, but I too am trying. I thought "gratitude" towards God would work best, but humans suck at being grateful.
It's all about unconditional love. We can't do it, but he can.
And then, we get back into the "real world" (the one we live in) - it's rough, but worth it in the end. I feel this in my heart and soul, but there is NO writing on the wall (sad to say) ~ its called "faith"
Awesome post brother. I just got the chills felt a lump in my throat. I don't know why people like Adonnis hate on God so much. What is so bad about what God teaches. Love thy neighbor! Love your enemy! Show people compassion! The bible gives great guidlines on how to live your life in a righteous good way. The bible has great guides on how to have a great marriage. Why are people so against that. God is compassionate. God gives people hope when everything else around them crumbles. Adonis I hope you get saved one day.
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selfish=self=good
misused word
Selfish=lonely
Many selfish people are narcisists. And that brings loneliness. Usually selfish people want attention from others for themselves, and if you seeking for attention from others, or GOD, you are viewing them as being separate from you, therefore you are coming from a position of alienation. Basically, if you seek attention or admiration from others for yourself (selfish) or trying to manipulate or control others for your gains (selfish), you are seeing yourself separate from them. Thus, this is karma of loneliness.
Nothing truly exists independently or separate from you, there is no "you". And that's why selfish people have a emptiness to them.
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Awesome post brother. I just got the chills felt a lump in my throat. I don't know why people like Adonnis hate on God so much. What is so bad about what God teaches. Love thy neighbor! Love your enemy! Show people compassion! The bible gives great guidlines on how to live your life in a righteous good way. The bible has great guides on how to have a great marriage. Why are people so against that. God is compassionate. God gives people hope when everything else around them crumbles. Adonis I hope you get saved one day.
A couple of posts ago you were advocating for the beating to the death of Sean Penn. Very Christ and Godlike of you eh?
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A couple of posts ago you were advocating for the beating to the death of Sean Penn. Very Christ and Godlike of you eh?
God doesn't expect you to be perfect otherwise he wouldn't of designed us to have emotions and feelings. I would never beat anyone to death unless it was self defense or someone hurt or killed a family member or loved one.
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God doesn't expect you to be perfect otherwise he wouldn't of designed us to have emotions and feelings. I would never beat anyone to death unless it was self defense or someone hurt or killed a family member or loved one.
TA: KO in the 1st
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A couple of posts ago you were advocating for the beating to the death of Sean Penn. Very Christ and Godlike of you eh?
TA. Dead Horse. Flogging. As the late Arthur Jones stated "If you could explain the actions of irrational men, they wouldn't be irrational."
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Total pointless waste of time.
^This^
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God doesn't expect you to be perfect otherwise he wouldn't of designed us to have emotions and feelings. I would never beat anyone to death unless it was self defense or someone hurt or killed a family member or loved one.
is'nt there some bs about "turning the other cheek"or something along thoselines?
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God doesn't expect you to be perfect otherwise he wouldn't of designed us to have emotions and feelings. I would never beat anyone to death unless it was self defense or someone hurt or killed a family member or loved one.
You don't have a fucking clue what god expects..
Fucking christian dumb asses... You make up a god that is impossible to understand (when it suits you) and then a minute later explain his expectations (when it suits you)
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^This^
But couldn't it be true that in some cases, Christians live happier, have more confidence, have better discipline, are healthier and have more success thanks to their belief system? I think it helps a lot of people.
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I`ve watched everyone in my family die. You`ll get used to it my friend. In a long enough time line, all of us will be on the chopping block.
That's rough, man. I'm sorry to hear it.
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Why can't people be good just for the sake of it? Why have they always got to have a reward or an alterior motive i.e....to get into heaven/be on "God's" Christmas card list. A truly genuine person would do it without the propostition of a "paradise in heaven" etc.
"Good" comes from God
"Evil" comes from Satan
It's about that simple. Light shines on both the good and evil. It's easy to understand why one might be confused on the issue.
There is no "gray area" so don't try to be 'on the fence...'
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"Good" comes from God
"Evil" comes from Satan
It's about that simple. Light shines on both the good and evil. It's easy to understand why one might be confused on the issue.
There is no "gray area" so don't try to be 'on the fence...'
That's nice. Whatever gets you through the night.
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maybe your friend was the artist? Jesus?
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I`ve watched everyone in my family die. You`ll get used to it my friend. In a long enough time line, all of us will be on the chopping block.
From what you have written, your family missed the genetic lottery, better live it up while you can.
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That's nice. Whatever gets you through the night.
If you really want to know "what get's me through the night" (which you don't, but I'm gonna share it with you anyway) is a prayer.
It goes something like this: "Dear God, I'm going to sleep now. This is when Satan comes into my room and climbs into my head and starts jacking with me. When I am sleeping, I am vulnerable to him, so if you wouldn't mind Sir, could you please keep him out of my room and my head until the morning light? I can deal with him better when I'm awake and more able to fight. Thank You"
It works every time.
You don't have to be righteous to ask for help.
Tough guys here haven't hit the bottom....
Yet.
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Sounds original, DYS. Is that your own?
I always end up the day with a simple, "Thank You!" for avoiding the rush hour traffic, winning a few bucks in a couple of the casinos, the great meal I had earlier this afternoon, and for meeting one or two people this past month who did nothing other than convince me that there are still good people out there who strive to make this world a better place one step at a time.
Sometimes I even mention a GetBigger who needs some celestrial attention, but those private pleas appear to go un-noticed.