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I found a pecan on the ground
I picked it up when no one was around
Sitting in the hall outside of class crying because her classmates were teasing and talking about her. The student didn't want to go back in the class, I stopped, talked and comforted the girl. We went into the class and I spoke to the students about the effect of how hurtful words can be and how they can be better classmates towards each other.

I found a pecan on the ground
I picked it up when no one was around
One question caused my co-worker to have an emotional breakdown. I brought him into my office. He cried and cried and cried out to me. He cheated, his wife found out and then she cheated. The wife invited the other man into the home. The two men fought. His wife said she didn't want him and she didn't love him no more. He cut his wrist and tried to commit suicide, he couldn't handle it any more. I talked to him for over an hour. I told him God has a purpose for your life. I continued to encourage and comfort him with the words I had to say, he dried his eyes and thank You God, he's still alive today.

I found a pecan on the ground
I picked it up when no one was around
One day a friend came to me and asked me to pray for her husband. I immediately grabbed her hands and we began to pray. She was crying because her husband was diagnosed with a condition. He was hurting and often in pain and she was angry with God for taking her parents. I told her she needed to start praying and tell God how she is feeling. I also told her to mend her relationship and get it back right with God. I encouraged and comforted her with the words I had to say and in order for things to change, prayer was the only way.

I found a pecan on the ground
I picked it up when no one was around
After getting gas, I saw a lady holding a baby at the bus stop. She looked to me like she was in distress. God spoke to me and told me to give her a ride. When she got in the car, she told me she was going by her sister's house. She took whatever clothes she could and had just left her boyfriend. She was totally fed up with him and the abuse she was dealing with. I took her to get something to eat. We sat and talked and talked. We held hands and prayed. I encouraged her with the words I had to say, I dropped her off by her sister and then went on my way.

God continues to speak through me, direct me and guide my steps. He allows me to pick up hurting pecans, and as I do so, the branches continue to grow on my Pecan Tree.

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Family

Family is Togetherness -
Where there is hardship, struggle and heartbreak - There is Family
Where there is sorrow, tears and disappointment - There is Family
Where there is encouragement, love and laughter - There is family
We have seen tables turned, fingers crossed, roads blocked
hurdles hopped, mountains climbed, we have been up, down
all around, even at times knocked to the ground
At some point or another, we have been there for each other

We have had jailhouse visits and hospital visits
We have planned funerals, parties, marriages
graduations, birthdays, holidays and more
We have been through it all, yet together we stand, divided we fall
And although we may not do everything right
as long as we have each other, everything will be alright

Family is Spiritual -
Family members are to look after and care for one another
When God saves an individual, His desire is for the family to be saved

Clearly God's desire isn't just to save an isolated individual, but entire households. In 1st Corinthians 7 vs 14 shows how the unbelieving spouse is sanctified through the believing spouse
The most important family connection is spiritual, not just physical
Joshua 24 vs 15 says... but as for me and my house (meaning family)
We will serve the Lord
Families are stronger when considering the Lord before making decisions
There is power in prayer - Did you pray for your family today?

Family is Forgiveness -
There are times we may be a lil sassy and rude
And times we may have our moods and attitudes
There are times we may be distant and apart
But a family such as ours will always be connected in the heart

To strengthen our family, we have to:
Acknowledge, accept and appreciate

Acknowledge - when we are wrong
Accept - apologies
Appreciate - Each moment and each other

When we are mindful of the words spoken, a family bond will never be broken
Let's speak more words to build up, not tear down
Let's learn to put our differences aside and not let anger linger
(Please keep in mind, DO NOT BE MAD
NOT EVERY family member will be there for EVERY situation you will have
God will place those you will need to get you through each experience)

The conduct of family members reflect upon family honor and the way the family perceives itself and is perceived by others
Our behavior sets the standards for the next generation
In all you say and do, just know, the little ones are watching you

And yes, at times we may not have it all together
But together, we have it all

We are Family!

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God Is Not Lost, You Are

I’ve heard people say they “Found God”
You didn’t find God, because God was never lost
You say, you lost your wallet or your keys…
You didn’t lose your keys, you misplaced your keys

God is NOT lost. God was NEVER lost, you were.
At some point of your height of happiness, you misplaced God.
When you got your husband, you were all giggly goo, pleasing him
God was placed on the back burner. It was like, God who?
When you got your new house, you left God at the old house
When you got your new car, you go everywhere but to church in it
You shop Gucci, Louie, Balenciaga, Versace, Prada
You gotta have a Birkin bag and a Bentley, talking ‘bout an upgrade.
But that’s what’s up! But my how quickly do you forget.

What happened to Burlington, Ross and TJMaxx?
Now you on the come up, you got a comma or two in yo bank account and you forgot who saw you through those extensions and disconnect notices, those partial payments, food stamps and payday loans, those heartbreaks, pains and sufferings, that foreclosure and divorce.
What about those nights you were drunk and drove your car home and all those times you were texting and driving, but still got home safe. Who do you think was there covering and protecting you?
When your status changed, you changed.
But who do you think changed your status and opened that door for your breakthrough? You couldn’t have done it by yourself, because if you could have done it, you would have been done it.

God changed your circle, He changed your situation, He changed your mindset. God wants to expose you to bigger and better and that’s a good thing. As long as you know, that GOOD is GOD with an extra O.
God brings you on a higher level, but not for you to leave Him on a lower level. So no matter how good, successful, rich or wealthy you become, no matter how angry you may be at God for whatever reason, always know, everything you have gone through or will go through is for God's purpose, not self-purpose and for God to get the glory.
And at any point in your life, whether it’s a high point or a low point, whenever you feel God is not there for you, you must understand, YOU forgot where you placed Him in your life.
What you will need to do is reflect, go back in your mind, in your heart and in your spirit and look on that lower level, think back as to see at what point in your life God was your Higher high and after that self-evaluation, you will see, you found the place where you placed God.

Ask yourself, where is God now in your life?

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A Place Called No More

I've moved yall far away from earth
Where there are no more hurricanes, hospitals
And there is no more hurt

I moved to a new place, a place called No More
That's off across the sea and far away from the shore
A place where there's no wondering, worries or why's
No more leaving without good-byes

No more pain, problems and pills
No more struggling to pay these bills
No more fusses, no more fights
No more sleepless, lonely nights
No more questions for the doctor to answer
No more suffering from this cancer

There are many new things here I've never seen before
In this beautiful place I call No More
For I want you to know I'm as happy as can be
So no more tears to cry for me

I'm at peace where I belong, for the place I call No More
Is now the place I call my home

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X-Ray Vision

Somewhere out of nowhere these feelings came about
A lustful, yearning desire appeared without a doubt
This time it was me, which made it oh so strange
To adjust the way I was feeling, something had to change

The vision of his body, his kiss, his touch
Is thought about more than often, like wayyy too much
The feelings tend to linger as I'm trying to understand
What it is exactly I'm feeling about this man

I can sense his presence through his smell in a room
When I enter quietly hearing my favorite tune
The vision in my mind is a sexual chemistry
As I sit and lay and think the thoughts of him inside of me

Being around him makes me want him more
As the adrenaline builds up like never before
The stimulation is felt as my heart rate increase
And I am longing inside for these fluids to release
But to put out this warm, feeling of fire
Cannot be done with only one desire

I tell him what I'm feeling as it's difficult some days
He tells me I'll be alright and I'm just going through a phase
He's patient and he listens and this helps me get through
During this time of uncertainty when I'm not sure just what to do

In many ways we are just alike and would be a perfect fit
But I understand the reason and he helps me deal with it
I know it will never happen, the vision inside of me
For what I was experiencing was my personal fantasy

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Just Silence and Son Shine

Today in my life I experience quiet, calm and serenity, the silence of peace. I am free, surrounded by NO rings, no telephone ring, no doorbell ring, no ring around the collar, no ring around the rosey, no ear ring, no freedom ring, no wedding ring.

At 2am or 4pm, no matter whenever, I am free to enjoy the Son that shines so brightly in my heart, in my life. The brightness that shines through me is what I call natural light. It is the Son light that lights my soul. When it is darkness everywhere else, I am filled with God's glow, His Son light and His Son shine.

Why do people complain about a light bill when all they need is the Son light? I don't need a reset light, florescent light, candlelight, nor flashlight, because I have the Son light. I will never see dark days nor dark times because as long as His Son light stays on in my mind, I can leave any and all darkness behind. I can see the way when there is no way.
Thank You God, for Your Son is the light of the world.

I wonder, how many followers on Facebook and social media are leading you to Jesus? And how many are you leading? 
In John 8 vs 12 Jesus said, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness but will have the light of life."
I so want that light. I want the Son light to forever shine on me and through me.
Be encouraged, be inspired, be blessed my friend! 

And as for me... I'm grateful for just Silence and Son shine!

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Weight Free

I Lost Weight -
What is weight? Dictionary.com - The amount or quantity of heaviness or mass, amount a thing weighs
Verb - To add weight to; load with additional weight, to burden with

Yeah, I lost weight, a whole lot of weight
The weight of uncertainty, fear, doubt, worry, the weight of rejection
Hurt, disappointment, the weight of anger, bitterness, resentment...
The weight of - lack of

I lost the weight that was holding me down, bloating me
Destroying me, grieving me, riding me, hiding in me, in my skin
In my hair, inside my shoe, walking with me everyday
Every step of the way, slowing my arrival

How did I get rid of it, lose all the weight? I Believed
Then I walked, I ran, I exercised, I jumped, I cried, I prayed
I flushed it, I brushed it, I washed it, I tossed it, I flossed it
I burned it, I threw it up, I threw it out
I pooed it out, I blew it out, I cut it, I shut it, I destroyed it...

And now, I am strong, I am whole, I am free, cleansed, healed, renewed
Refreshed, alert, vibrant, energetic, happy, healthy, wealthy
Confident, wiser, focused, courageous, determined, blessed...

Get that weight off yo mind, off yo shoulder, off yo back
Off yo marriage, off yo children, out yo future, out yo body
Out yo purse, out yo closet, out yo home...

I thank You God for all I can be - For I am proud to be Weight Free!

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I Wonder

I wonder why you entered my world
And was gone before I knew it
For you brought me so much joy
That my heart still clings on to it

I wonder why you stopped calling
And didn't come around again
A love that was so good
Was it worth me losing a friend

I wonder if I did it over
Would I do it just the same 
For the love I love only you bring out
And has me calling out your name

The simple pleasures of life were here
And oh how it felt so right
I think about your gentleness
And how you hold my body tight

I wonder why things have to change
And why I have to miss you
Each day without you I feel sadness
And each day I long to kiss you

I think of the words spoken through our eyes
With a big smile upon my face
I thank you for those treasured moments
Where we lived in our own place

No one knows just how we feel
As time goes by each day
I wonder, if you wonder
Why our love won't go away

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Black In the Day

Thanks for making us tough, ever so rough

Black in the Day, Black in today
They still do us harm when caught unarmed
Still trying to hold us back, still mad because we’re black

No matter how much we come up, they still try to hold us down

Who are we that they fear when they see, the color of a man, black, brown, caramel or tan?
Any color but white makes them paranoid on site.

The white supremist still filled with hate, we wake up early, they still say we late.

Black in the Day, together we stay, no longer whipped, no longer hosed, are they still mad? Yes, I suppose.
Mad cause their dad’s dad dad had it made, raped our women in the shade.
Used and abused, tried to confuse, wounds are buried so far behind, Black in the Day in our ancestor’s mind.
Ancestors bought, oh how they fought, lessons taught of the tuggle and struggle for free-dom.

How could this be? Whites thought they were dumb cause they fought to be free.

On the ground they walked, underground they crawled, they fought for justice and freedom for all.
Whites had desires to set afire, spray with a hose cause everyone knows, they were obsessed in finding a way, cause they feared the power of Black in the Day.

Back in the day, being Black in the Day, back of the bus, they did that to us.

Marched, protested for civil rights, was jailed when wanting to reverse civil whites.
They tried to hold, hold them down, turn them around, from a vision, from a King, the Doctor with an amazing dream.
The dream was revealed, the dream was unsealed, everyone knew that the dream was real.

They tried to control, wet, fret, but know that the world will never forget, enough was enough, it was time we stood up.
The light so shine from far away, I see the light, I’m Black in the Day.
I’m Black in the Day, I’m Black in the Night, who am I? Colette Dright

Remember my words when I walk away, and be proud to be Black in the Day!

Best Poems Written by Colette Dright

He Is Me

I Have a Pecan Tree

Family

God Is Not Lost, You Are

A Place Called No More

X-Ray Vision

Just Silence and Son Shine

Weight Free

I Wonder

Black In the Day