Hey family! Sorry, I haven't posted in a few Saturdays/Sabbaths if you are an observer. I've been in a season of listening more than talking, although I have to be outspoken concerning the things that God reveals to me on Sundays when I minister at our church. I have had a lot of tests. Some I failed, some were lessons to learn, and others I passed because of the Holy Spirit and not by any amount of “doing” on my own. These past few weeks, I have had to do some self-reflection, examining my motives and judgments about certain things in my life. What it all boils down to is, it's not my fight. I'm learning that being kind doesn't always reward you with kindness, but that being kind is a reward in itself. I've learned more than ever to let go and let God. I pray for not only those who agree but those who don't. I discern envy and jealousy, and I am urged to show love and support.  I carry my cross and alone it's unbearable; even Jesus needed a Simon to help Him along the way, so I sought counsel from my Pastor Brad and a few of my brothers in the faith. As the song says, I sought The Lord, and He heard and He answered. 1st Corinthians 13:4 is not only a picture of love, but that love embodied in the man Yeshua Ha Mashiac Jesus The Christ. When I reflected on my attitudes, on my feelings of being offended or even noticing slight offenses, and read that passage, it's truly a slap to the face of my ego, and a helping hand to my spirit. So today I just want to suggest to you to read that Scripture, and reflect on it's implications, and what life God wants us to live, in Jesus Name. God Bless you and Shabbat Shalom!