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"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God" Matthew 5:9KJV. In the world of trending social media handles, as a Christian, your pen, your tab, your keyboard, must be under divine scrutiny. As a Christian, your intelligence, emotions, exposure, status, achievements, mean nothing if they are not under divine scrutiny and guidance. God doesn't give any christians grace to cause confusion, stage riots, instigate people, employees, partners, sponsor hearsays, unfounded comments, etc against each other. We are not to be agents of confusion, uproar, disunity, violence, lawlessness, tensions. Christians are not to be busy bodies and parties to workplace disunity, unneccessary escalations of unprofitable conversations, bickering, falsehoods, circulations of words, picture, images, discussions that will further fuel crisis, animosity and disharmony. Before you say, type, comment, like, reshare, tweet, message, think about its implications and consequences. Would it totally worsen matter, would it make the hearer cool and good, would it promote further insinuations, would it bring peace, would it term someone as bad and evil, is it malicious, false, untrue, injurious? What do I stand to gain, to benefit? Recognition, popularity? If same was tweeted, typed, circulated, posted, said, rumoured about me, how would I feel? Between husband and wife, children and parent, siblings, management and employees, managers and managers, leaders, community, neighbourhoods, onliners, what roles are we playing?Are we under godly guard or are we loosed, emotional, carried away by fantasy and popular opinions and influences? Aren't we hitting the political space and further widening confusion with our talebearing? Aren't we setting family, the Nation, Organisation on fire, and causing more confusions with our statements, comments, words? Our role is to quench hatred, tension, and sponsor unity. Not all information, data, messages, images that come our ways deserve to be either said, shared, liked, commented, posted, reshared. Whatever doesn't promote peace and harmony, certainly will promote disharmony and disunity. We are to be agent of peace, hope, optimism, not criticism, condemnation, malicious comments, insults, disunity and war. We are to follow the pattern of Christ, not anyone else, who may do otherwise, irrespective of their position, global influence or claimed anointing.

My brothers, some from Chloe's household have informed me that there are quarrels among you. What I mean is this: One of you says, "I follow Paul"; another, "I follow Apollos"; another, "I follow Cephas "; still another, "I follow Christ." Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Were you baptized into the name of Paul? 1Cor.1:11-13 As a very private person, I used to view talking about others as tale-bearing. And I hate "tale-bearing" because of all the Bible has said about it - it divides chief friends and causes strife. But I have realized that not all 'talking behind' is tale-bearing or idle gossip. Talking may actually save lives. Apostle Paul was able to address the matter of segregation in the church because the house of Chloe informed him about it. So if what you have to say is true and it could save lives or correct an error, and if you are not motivated by hatred, envy and strife, say it to the right authority even if it might temporarily make you or the parties involved look bad." Culled from #Women of life. One recurring observation from numerous reviews of "Women of Life" is its refreshing perspective, which offers a strong ability to establish a connection and relatability between the women of the Bible and women of the 21st century. Grab your copy, and I would love to read your review. https://a.co/d/3400kzk https://selar.co/fvcy

Recipient: Your emotional legacy can be given to anyone you've loved in your life. Whether it's someone you've shared a special moment with or someone you love from afar. For example: Do you have a secret loved one that no one else knows about? This person should not appear in your will, nor on the list of people to contact (a mistress, an unmarried child). Usual addressee Ex: Husbands, wives, children, family, friends, acquaintances who have made an impression on you (more examples of recipients on : www.the-violet-envelopes-com).
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Would you like to be an anonymous author? Do you have a secret person close to your heart that no one else knows about? This person should not appear in your will, nor on your list of people to contact, whom you don't want to leave out. E.g.: a mistress, an unrecognized child out of wedlock. You have the option of revealing your name as the author of the future message or remaining anonymous - it's your choice. But The Violet Envelope policy requires that you write something so that your recipient can choose whether or not to open the envelope. Ex: from your father, who couldn't be there, from the love of your life... #PostMortemMessage #EmotionalHertitage #Eternity #TimelessTrace #BeyondLife #TheVioletEnvelopes

Friends - a very somber edition of my daily message today, in the aftermath of a racially motivated shooting in Jacksonville over the weekend. The gunman left behind a manifesto and had disgusting swastikas on his material. He targeted African Americans for the color of their skin and likely was not fond of Jewish Americans either. As I've said before, which bears repeating, hate is the byproduct of fear and ignorance. In the case of this murderer, there was also a history of mental illness mixed in as well. Anyone who judges another person based upon their race, religion, gender or orientation, is very shallow and misguided. Look at the photo below and you will see that God did not create us to hate. Actually, just the opposite, as He made us to love one another. I encourage my friends here at LinkedIn to use my personal philosophy of evaluating each person on their MERITS. How do they treat me? How do they treat others? How do they treat animals? Are they kind? Do they make me laugh? Are they smart? Is their work product excellent? Each person deserves a fair chance no matter what they look like, who they pray to ( if at all ) who they marry, etc. Let's all make a concerted effort to be kind and to categorically reject hate. Life is too short; it must be exhausting to live that way. Please follow the example below and make love, kindness and mutual respect your default setting. #myattitudeisgratitude #serialoptimist #iaddvalue #noplaceforhate #love #empathy #RMI

Against popular opinion, be kind in all the places you can with what you can and when you can. Your one act of kindness may be the only instance someone needs to have hope to try again. And perhaps, repay your goodwill to another and a ripple effect set in motion simply because you took the first step to kindness. #chiomaokoli #theexpectantparentacademy

In the stillness of the night, beneath the stars' soft glow, A haunting question whispers, in the hearts of those who know. What would they think, those cherished souls above, As they witness this tragedy, this heartbreaking love? In the lands of South Asia, where culture holds its sway, Reputation stands as king, ruling night and day. But in the pursuit of honour, do we sacrifice our own, Leaving our children's cries to echo all alone? In the depths of darkness, where secrets quietly dwell, Lies the anguish of children, an untold tale to tell. Their innocence shattered, by the weight of expectation, Their cries for love drowned, in a sea of reputation. With every stifled sob, and every silent plea, Their spirits cry out, longing to be free. But in the suffocating grasp of societal norms, Their anguish remains hidden, their hearts torn. What would they think, those angels in the sky, As they watch our children suffer, asking why? Where love is measured by status, and not by care, Leaving our children's souls battered and bare. Let us break free from this cycle of pain, Where reputation's hold tightens its chain. For in the depths of our children's despair, Lies the true measure of what we hold dear. Let our hearts be moved by their silent cries, Let empathy and love wipe tears from their eyes. For in nurturing their spirits, we find our salvation, And in their healing, we find our redemption. Roismi R. #MTICBIAI #MyTraumaIsChronicButIAmIconic #SouthAsianCulture #FamilyHonour #ChildWellbeing #EmotionalNeglect #SocietalExpectations #ReputationOverLove #CulturalNorms #HiddenAnguish #SufferingInSilence #GenerationalTrauma #BreakingTheCycle #EmpathyMatters #LoveOverPride #HealingJourney #RedemptionInCompassion

The poem delves into the emotional turmoil experienced in South Asian communities where reputation often takes precedence over the well-being of children. It evokes a sense of haunting regret and introspection, wondering what those who have passed on would think of such a heartbreaking reality. The imagery of the night sky and whispered questions create a somber atmosphere, reflecting the hidden anguish and unanswered pleas of the children. The repetition of the question "What would they think" highlights the inner conflict faced by individuals torn between societal expectations and the suffering of their offspring. The poem portrays the cultural backdrop where honour and reputation hold immense significance, yet these values often come at the cost of neglecting the emotional needs of children. It underscores the pain of silenced cries and stifled emotions, trapped beneath the weight of societal norms. Amidst the darkness of this reality, there's a call for change and redemption. It urges a break from the cycle of pain and a shift towards prioritising empathy and love over social status. Ultimately, it's a plea for healing and reconciliation, recognising that true redemption lies in nurturing the spirits of the next generation. #MTICBIAI #MyTraumaIsChronicButIAmIconic #SouthAsianCulture #FamilyHonour #ChildWellbeing #EmotionalNeglect #SocietalExpectations #ReputationOverLove #CulturalNorms #HiddenAnguish #SufferingInSilence #GenerationalTrauma #BreakingTheCycle #EmpathyMatters #LoveOverPride #HealingJourney #RedemptionInCompassion

When The Church Silences Truth In this video, I share my personal struggle of being silenced by the church and the journey of healing. Join me as we discuss the importance of breaking the silence and watch full video on my YouTube channel. #BreakingTaboos #FindingHealing #ChurchSilencing #PersonalStruggle #SpeakingOurTruth #OvercomingChallenges #EmotionalJourney #FindingCourage #SelfExpression #HealingProcess

Are you having an emotional affair? Wondering about emotional affairs and their telltale signs? Here's today's "Thank God We're Married" (TGMW) video featuring Kimberly Swain-Hoffman, where she discusses what emotional affairs look like and how to spot them. #EmotionalAffairs #Relationships #TGWM #Love #Trust #KickassCouples