Helping The Hungry And Those In Need

Today I did not feel like cooking. So, I decided to go out and buy burgers to-go. While I was in line at the restaurant a homeless man entered the premises. I am innately very observant of my surroundings when I am in a public place. At first I was a little leary of the man but then God spoke to my heart. He was asking the cashier 'how much is this burger and how much is that burger.' With each price being iterated it was obvious the man did not have enough money to eat. The man finally asked what the price of the cheapest basic burger was and when he was quoted the price he responded "I guess I'll come back later." 

Here I was with a wallet full of money buying whatever I wanted next to a man who could not afford anything. My compassionate heart guided by the Holy Spirit immediately prompted me into action. I said to the man "I got you babe. What would you like?" He humbly told me what he wanted and I humbly bought it for him. I made sure I asked his name as I handed him his bag of food. He told me his name responding to me with a gracious demeanor. I said "enjoy" and as I turned to leave everyone behind me in line and everyone behind the counter was looking at me. It was obvious that my actions silently spoke volumes to the people in my presence about being compassionate towards others.

My heart was full as I drove away.  I had instantly transformed a broken man's sad face into a happy one. I helped someone who needed help and treated him in a dignified manner. God had also used me as an example to others on how to be humble, compassionate and kind.

I am sharing this testimonial with you, dear readers, not to toot my own horn but rather to humbly ask that if you are able and encounter someone in need to please help that person. Sometimes God puts us in situations to test our faith and obedience. At times if you find yourself feeling unfulfilled and questioning the meaning of life, reach out and help someone in need. I promise that one or more humanitarian acts on your part will give you fulfillment of an indescribable nature. My beloved late father Efrain was a beautiful soul who helped the needy quite frequently. Little did I know at the time I witnessed my father imparting love that this was the legacy he was engraining into me.

God Bless,

Jacqueline Sebiane

Celebrating Sweet Freedom

Today is a traditional American holiday deeply rooted in history with freedom as the theme.

What does freedom mean to you? Freedom means everything to me.  Freedom to think, to feel and to be.  Freedom to express myself verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. Freedom to be me and express myself through fashion, hair styles, music and dance.  Freedom to laugh and to love who I want and how I want.  Freedom to love myself and honor my feelings. Freedom to choose and make decisions. Freedom to say yes, to say no and to say good-bye if I need to.  Freedom to live how I want to live.   

Freedom from evil, hatred and injustice.  Freedom from negativity, conflict, turmoil and toxic people. Freedom from debt, control, oppression, fear, self-loathing, self-doubt, obsession, addiction, affliction, illness and the past.  One of the wisest things I have ever heard is “Your tormentor today is yourself left over from yesterday.” Let go of the past; including painful events and the people who hurt you. Take the shackles off yourself and go live a beautiful life no matter what obstacles come your way.  

These beautiful sentiments are mine in my authentic words. I did not borrow these thoughts or words from anyone or anywhere. 

God bless you and God bless America.  

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