Tag: meditation

You’ve seen the ads on TV, the children in wheelchairs, disabled, with no arms or legs, asking for only 63 cents a day ; or the starving dog, horse, or cat and the spokesperson asking the same amount for food for these dying animals; I even saw one for the Heart Association. The other night I saw one with a very old woman walking in and out of a hovel dressed in ragged clothes. The announcer was telling us that this 90-year-old  woman suffered under persecution by the Russians during World War Two and now in Ukraine is suffering again under Russian occupation, and, you guessed it, for only 61 cents a day we could feed this woman healthy food and save her life.

There must be something magical about 63 cents a day or $19.00 a month; each of these organizations are asking the same amount. Do they figure that we are chumps for that magic figure? Excuse me! But all of these organizations are worthwhile!!! On top of this we have almost 800,000 homeless people with no place to sleep except on the streets of our cities.

You know; we have over 400 billionaires in this country. If these 400 rear-cheek tightwads would give just 1%, no 5%, of their ill-gotten gains to help correct these problems, can you imagine what our country would look like? Could you imagine? how fulfilling the Sermon on the Mount can truly be if this were to be true?

Russell Kendall Carter, BA. MAT. Dlitt.

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          (as the world goes to hell)

Gracious God,

hidden yet so near

holding our hands, our hearts

awaken us with Your Grace.

As we pray for those we love,

and for those who are lost,

even if they are enemies,

for none are true enemies.

We pray even when

times seem hopeless,

keep us in Your special care,

thus, miracles will happen

for our kingdom is Your Kingdom . . .

forever. . . and ever.

Russell Kendall Carter, BA. MAT. Dlitt.

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I just happened to open my Bible to Isaiah this morning, Isaiah 3 to be Exact. And as I’m reading, I’m saying to myself. My God, are you speaking about the United States today? Are we due for a downfall? Our president is threatening to take over two more countries as he has already taken over Venezuela. Our Congress seems too weak to stand up to him. He is putting armed forces in the street To calm protests while supporting protests in other countries.

As I’m reading Isaiah 3, I’m comparing the United States society, Of which I am guilty., and I’m saying that is us; that is me; we are complicit and falsely building up our country. Almost a blueprint of Isaiah! Is Isaiah speaking of us? Is it too late to tur around? Dear, God in heaven. OH, God surrounding us. Oh, Ancient God of the Israeli world, Yahweh! Please join us! Please help us to save us from ourselves. Please do not make it be too late. . . 

Russell Kendall Carter, BA. MAT. Dlitt.

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I believe in the God of Abraham

         who led our ancestors out of the wilderness

I believe in the God of Moses

         who led our Grandfathers out of slavery

I believe in the God of Jesus

         who showed us the way to eternal life

I believe in the poor in spirit,
          for they have shown us the kingdom of heaven.
 I believe in those who those who mourn,
          for they will show us how to be comforted.
I believe in those who are meek,
          for they will show us how to inherit the earth.
I believe in those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
          for they will show us to be filled.

I believe in those who are merciful,
          for they will show us how to attain mercy.

I believe in those who are pure in heart,
          for they will show us how to see God.

 I believe in those who are the peacemakers,
          for they will show us how to be called children of God.
I believe in those who are persecuted because of righteousness,
          for they will show us the way to the kingdom of heaven. 

This is why I pray: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” (Matt 5:16) 

Russell Kendall Carter, BA. MAT. Dlitt.

If you are inspired, read my latest book. Kindle eBook $3.99