COMIC RELIEF

"Choices" By: James Thigpen Jr.

The Ugly Truth

The truth is a funny thing (not really). It convicts us and a lot of times that doesn't feel good at all. When we hear something that we know is true our instinct is to shy away from it because of the the feeling it gives us. We dislike ourselves, fear facing giants and continue to hurt others because we don't acknowledge the truth. Today, do the opposite. It's healthy for us to see the ugly truth about ourselves in order to figure out a solution. When we deny problems they can grow larger, but if we face them we can cut them off before they get out of hand. When we FINALLY have faced the ugly truth we will see how beautiful it actually is.

Are there any problems in your life that you've decided to tend to at a later date. DON'T PROCRASTINATE! We are not promised tomorrow! If you face your giant you will eventually unlock a freedom like never before. Be honest with yourself! It's the first step to releasing your burdens.

- Bring Life.

In the video below, poet Black Ice speaks of what he believes to be true about some current events.

*This video has some language that may be viewed as offensive.*

 

The Gospel

In a swift moment life has the ability to change. We can be on cloud 9 one minute and in hell the next. We are humans! We’re going to go through! But as we go through we have to keep our minds focused on something GREATER than us, otherwise we will NOT make it through! Gospel music speaks of this greatness.

So many times in Gospel you hear the singer yelling, you see them stomping or even dancing. You may even ask yourself is this necessary? The answer is simply yes. 

There are those moments when we are weak and in need RIGHT NOW! We are hurt and frustrated RIGHT NOW! We need a word of encouragement! We need something stronger than ourselves! 

This energy that you see in the three videos is the energy it takes for us to be strong and believe that we’ll make it through! It’s the energy needed to feel comfort and have absolute faith in a higher power that we can’t always see! 

If you are in doubt try it for yourself. Sing along with the videos below! Let out your frustrations! Try depending on something BIG. Not just your own strength. Let it go and watch your situation turn around.

- Bring Life.