Love Your Enemies!

The word enemy will almost always be synonymous with the word hater or someone who resists you, or better yet, one who is continually fighting against you.

It is strange for us to see those who hate us as a benefit to our lives. A significant mistake we often make with our enemies is to become enemies to them in return. By doing this, we create the perfect environment for a flesh-and-blood battle that was meant to be spiritual, and it will ultimately lead to our failure. God's word teaches us that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, and against spiritual wickedness in high places (Eph 6:12). 

Principalities, powers, rulers, and spiritual wickedness are all spiritual entities (not physical) that influence physical beings (flesh and blood). So, the person or persons you have labeled as your enemy were, and if present, are only performers of the influence exerted on them by one or more of these four evil spirits that are aware of your future greatness.

Now, every enemy that you would encounter in your life has been strategically engineered and purposely allowed by God to enter your life. Surprise right? The reason for this is two-fold. A) God, in his remarkable wisdom, always empowers your enemy with the ability to see in you what you do not see in yourself. B) At the same time, you are being trained and developed through patience, only using the challenges that are continually arising against you to advance you to the next stage of your life.

I mentioned the word 'patients' because it's the only tool you have that can help explain why all this is happening to you. To clarify, let's examine the definition of patience. Patience is the ability to calmly tolerate delays, inconveniences, or annoyances without becoming angry or upset. Building on this critical point, consider what scripture says about patience and its importance. The Apostle Paul states, "Knowing this, that the testing of your faith is producing patience. Let patience do her complete work so that you could become complete lacking nothing" (James 1:3-4).

To better understand what I'm trying to share with you, it's helpful to see things from a spiritual perspective. Looking at it this way, you can recognize that biblical principles are your true strength, replacing physical weapons such as hate, envy, cursing, spite, and revenge. Even if you don't read your Bible regularly, a good guiding rule is to do the opposite of what your enemy is doing to you (Matt. 6: 27-28).

Another word that means the same as 'enemy' is 'adversary.' This word is interesting because one of its definitions is 'an opponent.' An opponent is someone on the opposing side of a contest or a war.

The truth is, you're engaged in a spiritual battle, often without realizing it. This conflict aims to distract, delay, destroy, frustrate, confuse, and ultimately wipe out all hope and evidence of the beautiful and purposeful future that God has already prepared for you.

 Earlier, I mentioned that God has gifted your enemy with the ability to recognize qualities in you that you might not see in yourself. This suggests that their presence in your life is not accidental. I am about to share a biblical story that provides evidence of this significant revelation.

In First Samuel, chapter one, there is a story about a man who had two wives. One wife had children for him, while the other could not. The story says that when the man returned from his yearly worship, he would visit his wife with children and give her plenty of resources, then visit the barren wife and supply her with resources.

The story surprisingly continues by saying that the other wife, who had children for this man and clearly received more resources than the barren wife, became an adversary to her.

Before we continue, isn't it ironic that your rivals or enemies are often in a much stronger position than you—better jobs, more money, well-connected, higher status, or more favor? Logically, why would someone who surpasses you in nearly everything become your enemy? It just doesn't make sense.

Let's examine this more closely: could it be that they perceive someone with immense potential, someone capable of surpassing them physically and materially if given the chance? The term "embellish" means to make something appear more impressive than it actually is, or to enhance by adding details that create a more magnificent appearance. My point is that it is not your material possessions that make them your enemies. Instead, they see in you a greatness that surpasses how you see yourself, validating your future potential and greatness. When they view you this way, they are embellishing you. Unknowingly, this triggers their jealousy, prompting them to use every resource to oppose you.

The story continues with God blessing the barren woman's womb, resulting in her giving birth to Samuel, one of Israel's greatest prophets. During her adversary's taunts and mockery, she prayed more, sought God more, and grew more committed to Him—something she likely wouldn't have done otherwise. The very area where she faced opposition became the training ground God used to develop her for the next stage of her life. My God, I love this!

Folks! You need to understand this—please, do not, and I repeat, do not become an enemy of your enemy. This is why Jesus Himself said, Love those who hate you and do good to those who do evil to you. They are simply characters playing their role in your life to help you grow. You actually need your enemies!

 Jesus Christ could not have been crucified without Judas betraying him. King David would not have become Israel's greatest king without Saul repeatedly challenging him. Joseph could not have risen to become second in command of Egypt without his brothers turning against him. Are you getting this, folks? Good cannot be achieved without opposition from evil; otherwise, we wouldn't understand what good truly is. There must be opposition.

 

Please stop fighting against your enemies and allowing petty conflicts to fuel your anger, bitterness, and frustration. By doing this, you are only prolonging your struggles. Interestingly, your enemies play a role in your future greatness; you cannot become the person God intends for you to be without facing resistance, including the challenges posed by those who oppose you. In fact, the Bible instructs us to bless those who curse us and to pray for those who mistreat us and speak ill of us.

 Alright! If you're still not convinced, let's dig a little deeper. Remember, I’ve repeatedly mentioned that your enemies fight you because they see the potential for greatness in you. They might not tell you this, but they do see it. Even if you are broke, less educated, and among the least of your peers, they still find time to harass you.

Remember Joseph? The young man whose brothers sold him into slavery. The Bible says that his brothers were jealous of him. My question is, why, when they were in a better position than he was? Joseph, being almost the youngest, would have received the least of his father's estate if his father were to die. So again, why did they choose to be adversaries to Joseph?

 The Bible begins to tell the story of a few dreams Joseph had. The first dream, Joseph said, was that he and his brothers were binding sheaves in the field, and suddenly, his sheaf arose and stood upright; then his brothers' sheaves gathered around his and paid respect or homage to his sheaf. The dream ended.

 Carefully observe his brothers' response to his dream, and they said, "Shall you rule over us? Or shall you have dominion over us?" The Bible continues by saying they hated him even more.

 Joseph never said he would rule over them. Nor did he say he wanted to have dominion over them. However, through his dream, they saw that Joseph was destined for greatness to the point that they could not keep the thought to themselves. Their hate for him made them verbally express what they really thought of him... Why are your haters always discussing you?

The scripture shows that your enemy sees in you what you don't see in yourself. God Himself orchestrated this because He needed to train and develop Joseph into the future leader and administrator He intended him to be. Evidence of God's hand is found in Psalm 105:17,19-20-21, which says that God sent Joseph ahead of them, sold as a servant, until His word was fulfilled; His enemies tested and prepared him for the next phase of his life. Then the king released him, making him a ruler. The second dream Joseph shared with his brothers involved the sun, moon, and eleven stars paying homage to him. He even shared it with his father, who rebuked him, asking if his mother, brothers, and he himself would bow to him. Think of your boss, spouse, or colleagues as the figures in this dream—those in your circle who have become, openly or secretly, adversaries. Despite Joseph never claiming superiority or ruling over them, they sensed his destined greatness. When you share parts of your life, haters often respond by rebuking or discouraging you to prevent your progress. It’s hard to accept, but everyone who achieves greatness submits themselves to hostile environments. Those opposing you won't fight forever; their opposition usually has a season. Your enemies exist in your life for a purpose: you can't become a world-changer without opposition. The relationship you're enduring, filled with shouting and conflict, persists because you refuse to submit. The key lesson is in your submission.

Stop expecting others or your environment to change; it's unlikely to happen. The change must start with you. In conclusion, the overarching principle that underlies everything I've shared with you is found in Romans 7:21: "I find then a law, that whenever I want to do good, evil is present with me." This means that evil has a legal right to resist your efforts to pursue good or greatness, so accept that reality.

Remember, there can be no goodness or greatness without the assistance that comes from the resistance of an Enemy.

By: Kevin L A Ewing

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Obtaining God's Direction Through Our Actions

I am always amazed when observing children’s behavioral patterns, especially infants. Think about this for a moment: a newborn comes into the world for the first time, yet this infant has the innate ability to influence or guide adults through their crying. When the baby cries, we quickly respond, using various methods to soothe and comfort them.

We explored different methods, including feeding, rocking, and singing, to find the most effective way. During this time, the baby didn't use any words or gestures, such as finger-pointing, to communicate. Instead, the child's actions were the only way they could tell us what they needed. We had the option to stay still, but that would have only made the child more upset and us more frustrated. Instead, we kept trying different ways to connect and understand.

Many people who have reached this point in the year are somewhat frustrated with pastors, religious leaders, and similar figures who start each year with slogans like, "This is your year," "This is your season," or "God has granted you favor this year." However, none of these promises have come true, and you're no longer interested in hearing more of these messages.

However, they were likely correct; the issue arises when you become inactive in response to what these leaders have said. Many people are under a false belief: when their leader claims that God will bring a turnaround or provide a financial breakthrough, they passively wait, do nothing, and tell others, "Pastor said God will give me double for my troubles."

Our Bible is clear: there is a way that seems right to us, but it ultimately leads to failure or destruction (Proverbs 16:25). When our leaders speak words over our lives, we then mentally plan how it should happen. When our expectations are not met, we become frustrated. Still, God has made it clear that his thoughts and ways are entirely different from ours and that his word cannot return to him without accomplishing what he has spoken (Isaiah 55:8).

God expects you to act when He provides you with a word. Your efforts will bring about the realization of His promise. Some may wonder, Why doesn't God just give me clear direction so I can follow it? The reason is that, knowing all things, He understands that if He simply verbalizes the instructions, you might doubt or overlook them because they don't align with your plans. For example, His command to Adam was straightforward: not to eat the forbidden fruit. That sounds simple, yet we all know how that turned out.

God's word over your life is consistently confirmed through immediate opposition and challenges, NOT because of you! Remember the parable of the sower (Matthew 13). Jesus explained that the wicked one, the devil, comes for the word, not the person. Keep this clear in your mind: it is only because of God's word over you that you face affliction or challenges. The opposition you encounter confirms the validity of the word spoken over you. These difficulties and challenges will push you to act or react in ways you wouldn't normally.

Let's turn to the Bible and examine a classic story that will reveal this remarkable truth to reinforce my point. In Genesis chapter 12, remember how God gently instructed Abram, who would later become Abraham, to step out of his comfort zone and leave everything he knew. God assured him that He would not only make him into a great nation but also bless him richly, making his name renowned and a source of blessing to others. To make all of this happen, Abram would surely need support and resources along the way.

Interestingly enough, after God spoke all these words over his life, guess what happened next? In the same chapter, verse 10 reveals a famine in the land, which would be equivalent to a recession. Abram still believed the word over his life in the face of famine and continued.

The famine prompted Abram to journey into Egypt, something he would usually avoid during good economic times. In verses 14-16, Abram and Sarai deceived Pharaoh, leading Pharaoh to bestow gifts upon Abram, including oxen, sheep, donkeys, servants, and camels. This shows that God's promise over his life was beginning to unfold, albeit not in the way Abram expected. Nonetheless, Abram trusted the promise and embraced the famine as part of God's plan, which ultimately led to great wealth. Praise God, Abram was able to see the bigger picture.

I want to share this: every challenge, problem, or difficulty is like a gentle nudge calling you to take action. Remember, God has allowed these situations to happen; He is all-powerful and could have stopped them. Instead, these moments are about Him guiding you to two essential lessons: A) Trust in His word over your life, and B) Follow the path He shows you.

I would be remiss if I did not include this treasured piece of information. The Bible did not say all things were good. Instead, it says that all things will work together for our good if we love God or are called by God (Rom 8:28). This is vitally important because we often assume that God is not working for us when bad things happen. We then begin to fight what is seemingly not of God instead of investigating where God directs us. Remember the phrase "All THINGS," inclusive of good and evil, and are all supervised by God to lead us to the promises He has made to us.

Ultimately, the guidance to attain a divinely intended outcome for challenging situations such as an unsatisfactory marriage, fractured relationship, demanding superior, stagnant employment, and a seemingly cyclic life begins with personal commitment to righteous actions and the conviction that all circumstances will serve your best interests.

Kevin L A Ewing

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The Spiritual Understanding of Faith

The world's system is designed so that nearly everything involves an exchange of money—clothing, homes, and services. Even some places of worship attempt to persuade followers to trade money for salvation, healing, deliverance, or breakthroughs. But is this kind of exchange necessary when it comes to spiritual matters?

Today, I want to talk about faith and why understanding it is essential. Many churchgoers do not truly grasp its significance. Some attend out of tradition, others hope to earn favor with God, and some are simply looking for a change in their circumstances.

Regardless of the reasons a person may have for attending church, it is crucial to comprehend the Biblical rationale not only for attending but also for understanding what God expects from us to please Him during our periods of attendance.

Please pay close attention to what I'm about to say, as it might alter your view of your "faith" or how you apply it. The Bible makes it unequivocally clear: "It is impossible to please God without faith" (Hebrews 11:6). This indicates that anything we ask of God should be accompanied by faith. Additionally, we can infer that faith serves as the spiritual currency in exchange for what we seek from God.

Considering that it is impossible to please God without faith, it is only logical to explore the Bible's definition of the word "faith." Most Christians cite Hebrews 11:1 to define faith. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen.” But what does all of that mean? Evidence, substance, hope—are these just cryptic codes or a language only Christians understand? To the average person, faith still remains undefined.

To understand faith, one must first understand what it is not. Faith is not just about believing. When asked to define faith, the average person will say that you must believe in something to have faith. This is partly true. However, faith encompasses more than just belief.

Here is the biblical interpretation of that scripture: It begins with, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for.” The word “Now" suggests immediacy, while “substance" refers to a material or source of something. “Hope” means to expect or desire something. The verse further explains that faith is the evidence of things not seen; evidence means proof that something exists. Essentially, it’s about presenting tangible proof to confirm the existence of what is hoped for.

Hopefully, by now, we can agree that faith is more than just a belief, and at the same time, faith is yet to be defined. So, faith in and of itself is a spiritual concept; therefore, to understand faith, it must be addressed from a spiritual perspective. So, let's revisit the key words in Hebrews 11:1: substance, hope, and evidence. Therefore, if faith initially requires one to believe in the substance of faith, the hope of faith, and the evidence of faith, then what exactly are we believing in as it relates to faith? In other words, what is the substance, hope, and proof of faith?

So, the spiritual understanding of faith is as follows. Firstly, the Bible states in Romans 10:17 that not only does faith come by hearing, but specifically hearing the Word of God. So in short, faith is the Word of God. However, in context, faith is one's complete, unwavering, and unending belief, specifically in the Word of God.

Okay, let’s bring it all together now that we understand that faith is the Word of God. So, Hebrews 11:1 basically says, "Now, the WORD OF GOD is the substance of what I am hoping for, and it's this same WORD OF GOD that will also serve as the evidence of my hope that has not yet materialized. So, in layman's terms, let's say you are standing in faith for a spouse. The conventional understanding of faith typically involves praying and believing that God will eventually manifest the spouse you are believing for, with the emphasis being on the spouse. 

Nevertheless, true spiritual faith requires us to focus on the Word of God rather than on the actual spouse or whatever we're believing God for. An example of this is searching the scriptures relevant to our request. In this case, our request is for a spouse. So scriptures such as "It is not good for the man to be alone" (Genesis 2:18), "Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband," 1 Corinthians 7:2, "He that finds a wife, finds a good thing" Proverbs 18:22, and "If we delight ourselves in God he will give us the desires of our heart" Psalms 34:4. Well, these scriptures becomes the faith need for the spouse. Based on the protocol of faith as well as its understanding in Hebrews 11:1, the scriptures mentioned above is the SUBSTANCE of what I am hoping for (the spouse). These same scriptures will also serve as evidence (the promises of God for my spouse), of which we patiently wait to be manifested according to God's timing.

Now it is understood why the Bible said it is impossible to please God without faith. Faith is the belief in God's Word—He is the Word—the Word is faith, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God, John 1:1. I hope you have been inspired to discontinue in the things you have been praying for and now believing what the Word of God says about what you are believing for. This is known as true faith,

"Jesus said to the man who wanted to be healed from blindness, 'According to your faith, be it unto you.' The Bible says that the just shall live by faith." In both of these scriptures, replace the Word "faith" with "The Word of God." The first scripture states, "According to your belief in the word of God." While the second scripture says, "The just shall live by the word of God."

Starting today, always use God's Word as the foundation of your prayers if you want to see results. I also encourage you to get a copy of my book, "Prayers That Work" by Kevin L A Ewing, which will help you immensely by saturating your prayers with scriptures that will build the faith God requires to settle your matters according to Hebrews 11:6.

BY: KEVIN L A EWING

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Who God Bless no man can curse. Really?

I want to discuss today this famous statement that has been rehearsed in our hearing time and time again, "Who God bless no man can curse."

Now, from day to day I come across folks, that claim to be blessed and highly favored, however based on the evidence they appear to be living more under a curse than being blessed.

Many folks have no idea what a blessing is or its purpose. To be blessed is to be empowered, to do something that one could not do under normal circumstances. The bible states that God blessed them (Adam & Eve) then God commanded them; to be fruitful, multiply, replenish, subdue, and dominate) they could not perform this command without the prerequisite, which was the blessing. A curse is just the opposite; not being empowered (blessed) to be fruitful, multiplying, replenishing, subduing, and dominating.

Based on the above definition of the blessing and the curse,take a few seconds and try to recall in your mind the folks that said they were blessed and apply the definition. Does it equal the blessing?

Well, firstly, I am a strong believer that if God has blessed you, indeed no man can curse you, for obvious reasons and that is, man is not greater than God. So, how in the world can one be functioning as a cursed person, even though God has blessed him?

In order to understand the revelation of this subject, we must look at one of the laws that governs being blessed and being cursed. After discovering this law, you will also understand that literally no man can curse you if God has blessed you. In fact the curse that you are under came not via someone, but by you! yes you!

Let's go back to Adam and Eve, (Genesis 1:26) remember this is where God originally blessed them, this blessing was solely maintained by their being obedient to their creator. So, how did they ended up being cursed, did Satan cause this curse, better yet did he invoke it? No! he did not, it was when they disobeyed God's laws they brought a curse upon themselves. Folks, are you listening? No witchcraft, voodoo etc. can have any effect on you unless you are in defiance of God's laws. Still not convinced?

Remember I told you earlier in this article about the laws that governs the blessing and the curse. Well let's search further. (Deuteronomy 28:1-2) gives the law for the blessing, and it says if we would hearken: meaning to hear, understand, and act upon what is understood, which are the commandments of God, then the blessing will come upon us and eventually overtake us. Again if we hearken to the things God command of us. clear right?

Now, if you look at (Deuteronomy 28:15-16) it will prove to you that no one placed a curse on you but you were a key player on placing it on yourself. Simply but this scripture is saying if you do not hearken to God's laws and do his commandments. Then the curses will come upon you and overtake you. I am sure we can conclude that the blessing and the curse hinges on obedience or disobedience.

Another law concerning the curse, which ties into what we are discussing here is found in (Proverbs 26:2) which states the curse causeless shall not come . Which simply means any curse that is sent to you, can not take effect unless there is a cause or reason, and that reason would be neglecting God's laws and commandments.


BY: KEVIN L A EWING

The Purpose Of Experience

Today we will talk briefly about the word experience, and it is our intent to dig for the revelation of this word in relationship to how God wants us to view it. Firstly, every experience that will ever take place in our lives has been predetermined by God himself. The sole purpose of that experience was to make us better at making future decisions and instruct and counsel others correctly.

Now, the catch would be one must learn from each experience. If not, sooner or later, the experience will repeat itself. You see, the experience is a lesson within itself, and again for the sole purpose of making future decisions.

In bringing this revelation altogether, we must first recognize that we are creatures of comparison. This suggests that we always compare the decision we are about to make before deciding on a personal past experience or someone else's experience. Basically, our minds are computing second by second to make the best decision because the quality of our findings is based on our experiences.

So, each experience has embedded wisdom and understanding, whether that experience is good or bad. Hence, we are responsible for figuring out the lesson. Therefore the more knowledge we attain from our experience, the better equipped we are. We are also better able to navigate our way through life.  

The biblical proof of all that I am saying is found in the book of Proverbs, and it states, " When wisdom enters into the heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul discretion shall preserve thee. WOW!!! This is so awesome; here is the revelation; wisdom is built into every experience and understanding that can be interchangeable with knowledge. The Bible says that when this wisdom/experience is received in the heart, knowledge becomes pleasant to the soul, suggesting that you've learned the lesson of the experience.

Watch this! Discretion shall preserve thee. The word discretion means the power or right to decide or act according to one's own judgment; freedom of decision or choice. To preserve means to: keep safe from harm or injury; protect or spare.

So, (Proverbs 2:10-11) confirms the revelation concerning experience and why we must embrace the experiences afforded us. Simply put, the knowledge and wisdom attained from our experiences is conditioning us for what the will of God is for our lives. It is also grooming us mentally to be prudent in our decision-making. 

Therefore, when we resist and complain about life issues. We simultaneously imply we don't want to make better decisions going forward. Of course, this will repeat the same experiences that we are clearly not learning from. Consequently, we are bound to make poor decisions because we have disabled the process explicitly designed to give us the necessary wisdom to correctly decide or judge future events, circumstances, etc.

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KEVIN L A EWING

THE REALITY OF BEING REAL!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok! Maybe I spend too much time alone, or maybe I am just overly analytical. In any case, I am beginning to recognize the simple fact that in today’s world, especially in relationships—whether work, romantic, platonic, or business—people struggle to be genuine with others, or even with themselves. So now, I’m left with a question that's been lingering in my mind, and I bet you’re probably wondering the same: what does it really mean to be real?

This topic deeply frustrates me because I feel disgusted that people deliberately lie to exploit the naive trust you show when you want to believe what they tell you. While reading this article, my words might seem very passionate at times, but I ask for your patience so you can fully understand my perspective. I believe most people will agree with the reasoning I am trying to share.

Growing up as a young boy, it was normal for children to try to impress each other by exaggerating what their parents did for a living, pretending to be someone they weren't, or even lying, claiming to have things they really didn’t possess. As kids, this could be seen as normal behavior because the purpose of this "game," so to speak, was to win the favor of the person you were telling this to, hoping to become friends or, at the very least, leave a good impression.

Ironically, some people, after what seems to be consistent practice, transition from viewing it as a “game” to seeing it as a way of life or their reality. Interestingly, this shift is where it gets frightening, because it involves not just their perception of reality but also their integrity.

Before I go any further, I want to make it clear that this is not reserved for any specific group of people. It applies to anyone who presents what I call a false reality—deliberate displays of well-crafted untruths designed to convince you that their version of reality is true. This can include preachers, managers, spouses, bosses, and even friends. Anyone who exhibits this behavior falls into this category and should ask themselves: What does it mean to be truly real?

Through my research, I've learned that some people use their so-called “titles or labels” to persuade and sometimes confuse others about what is truly real. For example, think about when you catch your partner with someone else in a compromising situation, and when you confront them, their usual reply is, “As your husband, you think I would do something like that to you.” Or consider a boss who frequently tells staff that the company values family and that “family first,” yet when you ask for a day off to attend your child's sports event during work hours, they act as if you've lost your mind. My point is that people often want you to believe that holding titles like husband, Boss, or manager makes them more credible. But in reality, these titles don't define a person's character or reasoning ability.

This raises a new question: do these individuals critically assess what they tell you, or are they so self-centered that they think their words should be accepted as absolute truth without question?

Well my research has yield that these people see you as one of two scenarios or even both a) they obviously disrespect you as a human being and do not care how you may think or feel regarding the elusive truth that they so eagerly flee when speaking to you or, b) they do not care how you may view their integrity, after all they are the Boss, the spouse, the preacher, whatever, and again these titles are the halos that they hide under to exude some saintly appearance, as to say I would never deceive you.

However, the question can be asked: who exactly is to blame? Is it the person trying to make you believe something you know is not true, or could it be you, acting as a subliminal co-conspirator in the Inaccuracies of the reality they are attempting to spoon-feed you?

Remember the question I asked as the topic of this article: what is the reality of being real? The truth is, you know these people are being dishonest and untruthful with what they tell you, and very little of it has ever truly become reality. You recognize this because their integrity generally speaks for itself. However, you must take a respectful stance and be genuine with them by letting them know you're not a fool and you didn't fall off the idiot truck. Then, you need to point out the inaccuracies in their stories, supported by proof of the falsehoods you've uncovered, and finally, let them know that you'd appreciate it if they were more realistic and respectful toward you, just as you have been toward them.

Finally, I think we can all agree that, after everything said, people will treat you only as much as you permit. Their perceived reality does not have to be your actual reality if you're honest with them instead of subconsciously colluding with them to your own detriment.

BY: Kevin L.A Ewing

THE WANDERER

Who is the wanderer? The word wanderer comes from the root word wander, and it is defined as: moving about aimlessly, without purpose or cause. It also means to stray or roam, to move from a fixed purposed position.

Many folks are in relationships being led unfortunately by wanderers or are involved with them somehow. These are people who have no direction, plan or purpose for the relationship or themselves for that matter.

It was interesting to me to see the bible’s view on the principle of the wanderer. Hear what it says: “The man that wanders out of the way of understanding shall remain in the congregation of the dead…..Woooh!!!

As usual what does this proverb mean? Well, we must seek the meaning of understanding, which is to grasp the significance, implications, or importance of something.

Therefore the wanderer would be the person who can never make a decision and stick to it, high today and low tomorrow. Always making promises only too break them. They are more eager to tell a lie than speak the truth, their sum total is a life that is directionless and deleted of worth while production.

The wanderer insists on not grasping the significance or importance of the relationship. So, his resting place is with the dead, which is symbolic of things having no life, purpose or meaning

In conclusion, folks that find themselves with these types of people eventually lose their direction and dreams and eventually become like the wanderer or extremely frustrated. Please! Stay away from the wanderer.

Kevin L A Ewing