Listen...

July 7, 2016

In the past two days, there have been 4 people murdered in cold blood by law enforcement. I couldn't imagine the precious, red, God-given, purposeful blood leaking out of my body due to someone else's lack of patience while holding authority. I have had a few interesting experiences with the justice system in America. Fortunately, God's grace and mercy has been plentiful in my life. I am forever grateful. 

We JUST celebrated Independence Day. Well, you guys did. I dare not to wear a red, white, or blue combination of anything.... Ever! I know that I am not truly free.... On Earth. However, I am knowledgeable of the promised abundance of free reign, peace, love, and all the desires of my heart in Heaven. With that being said, WE KNOW AS AFRICAN AMERICANS, that we are up against a lot. Our past alone has shown that we have been SOLD short of what we deserve. Equality. Love. Freedom. 

I have been reflecting on we can do to solve this problem. We could be police officers, lawyers, politicians, teachers, etc., to change the culture of these professions. To help them realize that WE DON'T HAVE TO BEG TO BE TREATED WELL!!!!! We shouldn't have to CONVINCE, PERSUADE, COAX, or REASON with anyone. To teach them that we are DESERVING of coming home to our families every night. 

Instead, we as a people, NEED TO HAVE OUR SHIT TOGETHER!!!! 

***I'm not saying that the people who have lost their lives deserve what happened because their shit was not together. They did not deserve the be treated like that! 

What I am saying is, we need to understand our worth! We know that we're the target. These police officers search for PEOPLE LIKE US to target, harass, ticket, and disrespect. We cannot change what THEY do. We can only work on us. Let's make sure that we do everything RIGHT! Because we don't have the opportunity to not use our signal light while turning, or sell CD's/DVD's in our communities. We're experiencing modern day Jim Crow Laws. We are SMART! We are CONQUERORS! We are STRONG! Let's unite, get educated, and make sure that we don't give anyone a reason to allow ANYONE to tear us down. If you see anyone going down the wrong path, GUIDE them. LOVE them. HELP them! 

Feel passionate. Do not feel discouraged nor powerless. Feel motivated. You are here because of God and his PURPOSE for your life. He used these people to spark a fire in YOU! 

Peace and love! 

- A young black sista with purpose!