An accurate view

Getting “likes”…

/ jill autrey dorman
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I am passionate about the following:  my relationship with Jesus Christ, my marriage and family, friends, my nursing career, and last but not least my writing and other arts.

It is the world of the internet and social media that has prompted me to examine the reports from the creators of Facebook and other mediums  in regards to the human need to be heard and apparently ” liked. ” These young men and women stated they they knew when they designed facebook, twitter, etc.,  they would be tapping into the actual chemical function of the human brain. There is an effect on our brains when we get likes on any media, selfies, blogs like this, twitter, instagram, and on it goes. I do not believe wanting to be liked is something to be ashamed of. It is in fact the core element in our being that connects us to God and others. However true self worth comes from our identity in Christ if we are his followers. This longing to be accepted wains as one ages so now days I am not so bothered by likes or dislikes…

To be validated about something I am passionate about, a gift or talent that I long to share is not wrong but I can see many have been manipulated by these companies which can be easily observed by the crazy things people will do to get “like”. 

Here is how I know if what I am doing is going down an ego rabbit hole. The Bible teaches us that the things from above, in other words Godly goodness is easy to recognize.  Godly wisdom, Godly gifts and “likes” are first pure (no other motive), peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full or mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.  James 3:17

 

 

 

In such as the Babel of languages…

/ jill autrey dorman
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In such as the Bable of languages,

some try to build a tower to become gods.

All of their words have lost meaning,

where their hearts have become heinous and sad.

Now a World of degradation and hunger,

where inhuman indifference pass for compassion.

But Jesus had something more than just words,

His life and Truth infinitely more valuable.

Did you like the snow

/ jill autrey dorman 






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Did you like the snow when you were here or





when the harvest moon filled the atmosphere?





What about the summer sea





when you walked in Galilee?










I can see you everywhere I go





in the moon light and the snow





I see you by the summer sea





walking on the water you rescued me.


























			

	


			
				


			
				


	

							
The Terror of The Thirties
						

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The Terror of The thirties,  so say the Russians of old.


The Law of the first of December and  no one could escape the woes.


Hundreds of thousands upon thousands dead in the snow.


The Linengrad devil tried to steal their souls.


Randomly killed for a quota and no outcry could be heard.


Stalin killed his own family just to feed his evil rage.


Rivers of  blood shed we never seen to learn.


The terrors of the thirties let us turn the page.

			

	


			
				


	

							
I dreamed I was flying…
						

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    I dreamed I was flying, the sole purveyor of the spectacular beauty below
    




    with my Eagle eyes I could see exactly where to go
    




    I flew over the spines of breathtaking mountains and white capped oceans vast
    




    Flying up to the High Heavens all the galaxies in my path
    




    while the gold dust of the stars showered me like rain
    
			
    
	
    

			
				


			
				

    
	
    
							
    Gravity feels heavier…
    						
    
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    I am breathing underwater and not wondering how 
    




    I am praying to be rescued but not sure if the time is now
    




    




    Gravity feels heavier than it use to but in the water I am weightless
    




    I can no longer hear the angry world and could not care less
    




    




    You are so close  I can hear but not touch you
    




    You are The Holy One well acquainted with Truth
    




    
			
    
	
    

			
				

    
	
    
							
    Confusion has a Cost
    						
    
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    Confusion has a cost
    




    Like skimming off the dross
    




    It all goes swirling down a drain
    




    Leaving oily globs of pain.
    




    The Trojan horse is chaos
    




    Now enters your thoughts
    




    The battles swarm like bees
    




    The Word of God cannot be defeated.
    




    Take heart
    




    Because you are not crazy
    




    You are a warrior
    




    The Battle is the Lord’s.
    




    So, listen for the sounds of spring
    




    Listen for the bells of victory
    




    You will take flight on His Wings
    




    Let your praises ring!
    




    Take heart
    




    Because you are not crazy
    




    You are a warrior
    




    The Battle is the Lord’s