Showing posts with label hope. Show all posts
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World Peace

World Peace
Written by Amber R. Barrier
Student: grade 10


I have much to say to the human race today. We have been engaged in wars with nations, for many decades, over land, race issues, and space, even for money.  Generations, after generations, have only known how to separate themselves and mistrust those who they were taught to hate due to pre–judgment.

 But I have a dream today, that my generation, and those who will come after us, will not judge an individual or a nation of people in the same sense our older generations have. We will not go to war against another nation using the types of weapons that kill great multitudes of people, and loose many of our soldiers to death and serious injuries.
I have a dream that we will use other methods of technology and ways to communicate and seek peace with other nations rather than war.  My generation will pave the way for those coming after us , to work hard for world peace.  To treat others the way we would like them to treat us.

I have a dream today, that there won’t be a need for people to protest against their government for un- fair treatment. Slavery, low wages, homeless, and starvation will cease to exist.
There are those in my generation, who are asking, “Why, are these things happening in our beautiful world?” We know that we can’t accomplish these things alone, and that it will take the wisdom and knowledge of many of our ancestors help and support.  But I still have a dream today that our generation, and our children’s generation and , and those who will come after them, will have world peace.

  I have a dream that they will rise up against the wrong doer, who will try to hinder this great ongoing movement, and will try  to bring back the old ways of how past generations have dealt with world peace. But, they will not succeed. Because we , who have fought for the right to live in a peaceful world , will have instilled in the hearts and minds of a worldwide movement of people, the joy and hope of a whole new world, one that we can all enjoys the same rights  of our Bill of Rights enhanced for every individual in every nation. I have a dream that every human being living on Planet Earth can say these words:


"We hold these truths to be self- evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; That whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to affect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments, long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shown, that  mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than  to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Objects evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

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Faith the Shield



Faith is the shield that negative words bounces off.
Anything that gets in the way of Faith is destroyed.
The person that possesses Faith has hope. 
God stands between Faith and its challenger.

The person who has a relationship with God, character is conditioned to be stronger, courageous, determined and bold, having an authority nature to stand against oppositions.
“Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.”
 Ephesians 6:16 (K.J.V)

There are many challenges we encounter in life.  It is impossible to survive without having spiritual help to withstand. The fiery darts mentioned in the statement above, are those challenges that comes from sources that are hurtful mentally and can also cause physical harm.


The writer of the statement noted, “Above all” he wants the reader to fully understand the importance of Faith and how it is used as a shield that is a spiritual weapon effectively. And without Faith, it is impossible to succeed in life.
__ Ellen J. Barrier

Recommended to read:
Book:  How to Trust God When All Other Resources Have Failed
Authors: George C. Barrier & Ellen J. Barrier

The Power of Endurance and Perseverance



There are many things that challenge our ability to endure and persevere. When we discover the power within ourselves, we become victorious. 


In order to defeat our challengers and rise above every obstacle, we must be able to persevere.



__ Ellen J. Barrier


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Heaven is The Only Place Where Prayers are Not Made



My plans for my trip would take a miracle for me to get to my destination.
This trip is one of importance; it is our annual extravaganza. I am the sponsor and speaker. This is a 4 day event of fun and excitement: Fashion  & Talent shows, Musical, Items for sale, door prizes, Games, and lots of food and drinks.
The weather is a problem:
At 5:00 a.m., I was awakened by a horrible storm.  Tornadoes were said to be wrapped in rain and air traffic was halted. People were reportedly stranded in airports.  The streets and highways were not suitable for traffic, according to a weather report.
Today is Thursday. My plans were to leave at 5:00 a. m. I have several vans packed with equipment and other things needed for this event that is scheduled in the great state of Texas! My family is asking, “Shall we start unpacking?”  They believe it is hopeless.  “The storms are not going to allow us to travel.”
I am not ready to give up. So, my decision was to wait until 8:00 a. m., and see if it is possible for us to leave.  While we are waiting I am praying for a miracle. The rain stopped completely at 9:00 a.m., the weather report informed of scattered thundershowers ahead.
We left Kansas at 10:00 a.m. There were some lightning and thunderstorms along our journey. We arrived in Texas in the very late evening; thankful to God for a safe trip, a nice hotel and good Texas food to eat before retiring for the night, and looking forward  to a great event with family and friends, and meeting lots of new people and old friends.
 My Speech:   The Storms of Life
On the first night of this event, I opened with a prayer and testimony. Everyone has a story to tell. I want to hear their stories. Many of their stories were very sad ones. My purpose is to listen, and to determine how best I can help each person. After listening to their stories, I chose to speak about The Storms of Life.
Storms will come and there is nothing we can do to prevent them. However, we can pray and patiently wait for God to get us safely through the storms. Just as the weather related storms cause disasters and harm and will halt our plans. So does the things that occur in our lives; such things as sickness, accidents, loss of financial income, divorce, problems in relationships, family problems and other reasons for unhappiness. We have a choice; give up or endure.
Hope comes from prayer. It gives us strength to endure and to persevere. Heaven is the only place where prayers are not made. 
__ Ellen J. Barrier

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We are Strong like the Eagle when Facing our Challengers



In everything we do there will always be things to challenge our inner strength. The strength of the eagle is in his wings. Therefore, his strength is physical. But he is able to use that strength to defeat his challengers. Our challengers are of a mental strength. The way we deal with them is on an intellectual and spiritual level. We must have a force within our spiritual being that will enable us to endure and to persevere in times of hardships and persecutions.

For me and many others, we gain that strength through prayer. Therefore, during our difficult times, when facing our challengers, we don't give up. Instead, we mount up! And we defeat our challengers. We succeed..

"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles: they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." (Isaiah 40:31) K.J.V

Written by Ellen J. Barrier

Great Achievers Don't Stand Down


The “Down” Game
There is a game in life, called “Down.”  If you play it, you will lose.
I don’t play the “Down” game. 
When I am told, I will lose, I say, I will win!
When I am told I can’t succeed, I say, I will.  
If I am told to stop! I proceed, I persevere!
When I am confronted with difficulties, I endure.
I won’t play this game of control!
I don't back down, and I don't stand down.
 I won’t bow down for anyone.
I won’t play the “Down” game!

I am prepared to win, and not for shame.


Regardless of what we do in life, we must be willing to stay focused on our goals. Great achievers persevere in spite of the challenges they face. Oftentimes they stand alone, not by choice, but by the spirit of endurance and perseverance within themselves; that refuse to stand down, when the odds are against them, and when others have given up on them. The power to never stand down when facing a challenge is within the making of every great achiever.

Written by Ellen J. Barrier

Success is sweet but It comes with a high price tag.

When Unpleasant News Causes a Lack of Hope

News Headlines
July 06, 2012 Weak job report out today: 
84,000 jobs reportedly were added in June. Many are disappointed.

“Very seldom will a person give up on himself. He continues to have hope because he knows he has the potential for change ... Yet people are very quick to give up on friends, and especially on their spouses, to declare them hopeless, and to either walk away or do nothing more than resign themselves to a bad situation”.
Hugh Prather (Life Quotes Lib)

Why art thou cast down, O my soul?  And why art thou disquieted in me? Hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance. Psalm 42:5 (K.J.V)
Yet the Lord will command his lovingkindness in the daytime, and in the night his song shall be with me, and my prayer unto the God of my life.   Psalm 42:8 (K.J.V)

My Thoughts:

Hope is the strength that everyone needs to persevere in the face of unpleasant news.  It is a waste of time and energy to focus on unpleasant news, when one can best help themselves and others by thinking of ways to deal with an unpleasant situation, in a positive manner.

In regards to the economy, we have to work together and help each other. Blaming someone else for the slow growth of the economy, won’t help it to grow.  There are too many other reasons for the cause of the economy to be weak; some of them are beyond our human ability to understand.

When each of us look within ourselves as having the ability to change things, and is willing to work with others to bring about positive changes, we are a powerful force.  With God on our side, nothing can stop our success.

__Ellen J. Barrier
Author/Musician/Product Consultant
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