Vision For "Above The Flame"

Everything in life needs a vision. A purpose and motivation for its' very existence. What it is trying to achieve and by what means. The name is an important role in ones' vision, as it sets the tone of the entire project. It is the core foundation, and all that follows, is an extension of that first point. It creates the atmosphere, which surrounds all that is to come. This is the Vision, for "Above The Flame".

We're living in a world of darkness. A place where light is scarce and fear is around every corner. This place we call our home, is full of adversity. Situations change daily, people become hardened. What was once respected as the correct way of living, the righteous way to life and success, is now being pushed aside, under the table and away from us to see. The easy road is being taken more often, the road of quick fixes and instant gratification. Disregard for oneself and others, you could almost say has become the norm in our society.

The world might have become a different place, but we know our God is still the same. It has been polluted with lies and deceit, for which He has provided us with the truth. This truth needs to be spread, and that responsibility lies in our hands.

"Rising above the flames of life!"

As the description of this project states, we as a nation are to rise above the flames of life, the trials and the hardships. To conquer and to spread the love of His grace, freely given to us, and meant to be given to others. "Above The Flame" is dedicated to helping build the kingdom of God, well preparing the way for Jesus Christs' second coming. To come in all His glory and majesty, to set the captives free. It is a token of appreciation, for all that has been done for me, by my father in heaven. An offering of thanks and praise.

My hope for "Above The Flame", is that it would bless all those who read its' contents. That it may be a guiding light in times of confusion and heartache. A lighthouse for the lost at sea, and a shelter of security for those already saved. I pray that God would bless my words that I place into the pieces I write. I am merely just the messenger, and I give God full authority and control over this project. May His will be done, through the words that I lay down on the pages to come. Amen

The Tree Climbing Stupid Fish!

"If you teach a fish, that it can climb a tree... It will spend the rest of its' life, believing that it is stupid!"
~ Author Unknown

There's massive power in what you speak. You ultimately possess the potential to make a person reach their utmost and highest level of living. The being they were ultimately meant to be, full of life and energy. Filled with a desire for more, and a peace and joy that out weighs all struggle.

On the contrary. What you say can be a raging fire, a fierce and destructive force. Burning hopes and dreams to nothing more than ashes. Destroying confidence, self-worth, and happiness. Replacing them with hatred and depression.

We play an important role in the wellbeing of those around us. Our words resonate long after they have been spoken. In a sense they are a living life force. They carry with them an energy, a frequency of influence which comes with massive responsibility. An opportunity to bring out the best or worst in someone. Be aware of what you teach to those around you, just as every snow flake eventually leads to an avalanche. What you say, might be the final piece to break it off.

"Happiness isn't something you experience, its' something you remember"
~ Oscar Levant.

Be that happiness that they remember. Let your words echo a wave of beauty and love. A shining light, in a world crammed with harshness and dark outbursts. All being thrown around with no consideration of their impact they are having on the receiving individual.

Try speaking  life into the ones you're in contact with. A compliment here, a praise there is all it takes to make a change. The next time you're faced with a tough situation, and there's a temptation to fight back. Rather take the high road instead.

"A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.."
~ Proverbs 15v1

This will save you a world of pain.

To conclude. Always place yourself in your neighbors shoes. You just might be the "tree climbing fish" one day, feeling "stupid" from false teachings someone has spoken over you?