WORD OF THE WEEK - JULY - 7-7-24

Definition: July is the seventh month of the Gregorian calendar and is considered the second month of summer in the northern hemisphere. The name comes from the Latin word “Julius”, after the Roman emperor Gaius Julius Caesar.
Scriptures:Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through him who gives me strength.”
Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
2 Corinthians 4:16: “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” 

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Definition: July is the seventh month of the Gregorian calendar and is considered the second month of summer in the northern hemisphere. The name comes from the Latin word “Julius”, after the Roman emperor Gaius Julius Caesar.
Scriptures:Philippians 4:13: “I can do all things through him who gives me strength.”
Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
2 Corinthians 4:16: “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” 

COMMENTARY:
I am happily celebrating July as my “Birthday Month”.  It is also a time of reflection, appreciation and joy as I acknowledge my longevity on this planet for the last 3 score and 10 years.  

As a young girl who wanted to be a “computer technologist,” I learned not only computer languages that have since changed and become obsolete, but also acquired skills and a broad education that allowed me to engage in a variety of disciplines and working environments. I remember times when I was the youngest, the only female, and/or the only woman of color at the corporate table. Those times are behind me as I now find myself either the eldest in the room or the youngest among a congregation of elders and women..

I married and had children.  My grandchildren are numerous enough for me to feel that my legacy is secure for at least the next two generations. (smile). I transformed from a person seeking wisdom to actively sharing my earned wisdom with those who are a part of my life’s legacy.  

I have learned that obtaining knowledge is a never-ending pursuit. I know little about a lot and realize that I will never know everything about anything, nor will I understand the “why” of the many things that I have learned. My fear of “not knowing”, has been conquered by my willingness to “find out”.  

I have met a variety of wonderful and extremely difficult people.   Some have been in my life for many years, and others were only there for the seasons for which they were purposed to teach, challenge and to help me grow.  I have overcome stumbling blocks, crooked paths, mountains, dark forests and have walked, less than gracefully, through the valley of the shadows of death. 

I have lived, loved, laughed and lost.  I been caught up, chased down and closed out. I have struggled with anxiety, betrayal and abandonment, but I now find comfort in my time alone.  I have come to know myself and in my confidence am no longer shy or reserved when sharing my thoughts with others.    

I have been blessed, healed, gifted, delivered and loved. The curses, I disregarded because I have lived in the promise of my God-child relationship that dispelled its impact.  My moments, which have progressed into years, are a testament to who God has been and is in my life.  

I have lived my life often feeling as if I never really experienced the full impact of my accomplishments, because once done, I was immediately on to the next challenge, issue or project.  I have spent my life being “busy”, trying to help others, and living the best life I could as I tried to follow the path of God in appreciation of the life force within me. 

I am glad to still be here; to feel the embrace of loved ones, and the elements around  me even as the effect of change continues to alter it all.  I will always revere the wonders of life.  

I feel that time has passed very quickly.  There are many people from my youth who are no longer with me. I truly miss them, yet, there remain dear loved ones who though years older, I may be blessed to have speak at my memorial. 

Life is fleeting and I do not wish to waste a moment of what is yet to come!  I wish to say to you, no matter your role in my life; whether great or small, as an influencer, listener, participant or spectator 

I THANK YOU … for being a part of my LIFE’S JOURNEY!!