ONE WORD REGINALD

SELAH be blessed; relax with your favorite beverage and enjoy.

Sunday October 10, 2010 founders of Ask Seek Knock (A.S.K) Outreach; Reginald and Debra Giles were led by the Holy Spirit of God to visit a hotel in South Charlotte.

While there they saw numerous families in great need of help. These families had taken up resident at the hotel, and were struggling to make ends meet.

Reginald and Debra have seven children of their own, so they knew exactly what these families were facing.

The Giles’s struggled to raise their children, while also helping many other people as they could (their giving did not stop there).

In that moment on October 10th, they knew they had to be the change --- the change they want to see in the world.

Right away the Giles’s began to make plans to help these families, anyway they could, but having no idea how (the Giles’s knew it had to happen).

Pondering what road to take to get these families what they need or even how to get started were the two questions?

That same night God began to work. Reginald preparing for bed; God spoke the word “KNOCK” to him. That one word opened up a whole wealth of thoughts in Reginald.

From that seed-word (KNOCK), birth the name of the organization Ask Seek Knock (A.S.K.) Outreach INC.

The following day, God also began to place people into the Giles’s lives who are able to help them put things in place for the families.

Right away Reginald and Debra were able to provide food and clothing for the urgent needs of these families.
• Clothing would enable these families to seek employment.
• Employment was the key to helping the families get back on their feet.

As time goes on, more opportunities are coming up that would help families in need.

God has allowed Reginald and Debra to partner with R.A.W. Ministries Int. Pastor Thomas Ford. This ministry is also burdened with seeing Gods people delivered and set free from bondage.

Pastor Ford vision is to see:
• Families, who don’t have enough, have more than enough
• Lives change one person at a time by seeing them changed from the inside out.

RAW’S Pastor Ford believes in reaching out and serving the needs of Gods people.

Reginald and Debra are very proud to call this Ministry “Partner”!
They look forward to help and open as many doors for families in need.

"Look out, because God is on the move --- when God moves there is no stopping him." Selah!

Matthew 7 7:8

ASK Site: http://askoutreach.net/

STAND POINTING THE WAY

Sin cannot judge sin and we don’t possess the ability to remove any man’s sin(s).

Who are the greedy that talks about the lustful? Point the way!
Who are the slothful that talks about the gluttonies? Point the way!
Who are the envy that talks about the prideful? Point the way!

Was it you who came down?
Was it you who created the plan?
Or - like me; did you look like filthy rags?

We can hurt people still or point the way,
or be angry and play silly unfruitful games.

Those who are hurting, depressed, unhappy or unloved, we judge you not!
We are not crazy, just filled with God’s love. It was dark, miserable at times too low. We do understand and feel your pain, we know, because we gave ours away.

We stand before you pointing the way.


-by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.,
http://efremtg.blogspot.com/

Your Minister Needs You

Selah, please support your Minister when he or she is teaching the truth from the Word of God. You may never understand the pressure, they are under, and they are called to transfer the knowledge, wisdom and revelation from God's Word.

Start by praying for them daily. Remember God watches over his Word. God wants you, his children, to be fed correctly.

If you have children, I want you to think on that. You are concerned about your children's diet.

There are many motives for teaching the Word of God, however God is clear on its purpose. The truth of God's Word is not to be suppressed, but delivered in truth, to you his children.

So remember your Minister, encourage them to teach the truths of God's Word always.

Let them know that you are standing with them, praying for them and willing to grow each day in the Word of God. If you do, you will grow, they will grow and our Father will be pleased.

-by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.
http://efremtg.blogspot.com/

SELAH IS CELEBRATING 100 BLOG POSTS

SELAH,
It’s summertime, and the living is easy. Is it really? These words from a popular song often lull us into the anticipation of lazy days, vacations, and roller coasters. Visions of the beach sipping iced tea beckon -- all under a blazing, hot sun. The reality is that trials and tribulations know no season.

Thinking about getting away from it all? Maybe you have made vacations plans for a dreamy destination or have you already returned? Whatever the case, sometimes we can find ourselves yearning to escape the daily routine of our lives if only for a few minutes. It’s taken me a few years to realize that those who plan frequent, regular escapes are among the healthiest. You say you have no time for escape? Read on…

Did you know that this blog’s title, Selah, actually means an interlude (pause) in vocal music, or a pianissimo of all parts? Selah can also be compared to “resting places”. Selah is also a derivative of Selaham, which was a place the Bible defines as a “rock of escape.”

When we take time to meditate on God’s word, it gives us a refreshing pause that renews our spirit. Selah is found many times throughout the Book of Psalms.

When David was fleeing from King Saul who wanted to kill him, he ended up in the wilderness of Maon, a rocky stronghold.

Have you ever been in the wilderness? Was it a problem that continued to overwhelm you in spite of your best efforts? Or is it a financial burden that keeps you up at night? When circumstances of our lives crowd in like weeds, we can begin to feel as if we are walking in a desert with no water in sight.

It is my hope that you will find a refreshing pause from your daily routine and the problems that vex you in reading scripture. May it spur you on to explore and meditate on some of the wonderful passages found in the Book of Psalms. May you find a restful “escape” today. Some of my favorite “resting places” can be found in Psalms, 21, 26, 37, 91, 92, 103 and 139.

“But they that wait on 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


-by Ms. Patricia Faye Gordon


FROM: Mr. Terence Efrem Gray Sr.
TO: All Selah Readers
SUBJECT: Thank You Each

We love you each at Selah & Co.

Without you we would not do what we do, it’s all for the readers.

Mr. Terence E Gray Sr.
http://efremtg.blogspot.com/

DON'T MISS THE MARK

Selah, don't miss the Mark! This is a spiritual battle we all are in. It is futile to use fleshly insight to do spiritual warfare. Fear is not one of your weapons. Fear only punishes, it does not deliver. Fear will not make you free from your sins because it is not God's Spirit. Oh but Christ (the anointed one) only can make you free. God sent you Jesus who gave you the Word of God. If you want to be free from your sins, stay in your Bible and watch your shackles/yoke vanish. Ask God to fill you with his love each day, and thank him for your new gift.

"There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love."

God gave us his Words to teach us how to live. Jesus came to show and teach us how to live by it. I like to say God gave us a new backbone. Selah


You all are in my daily prayers,
Terence Efrem Gray Sr.
http://efremtg.blogspot.com/
See: 1John 4:18

WHY NOT PLANT SOME NEW SEEDS TODAY

Help me Selah, come on let's do this beloved

New seeds new dreams,
Good seeds good dreams,
Bad seeds bad dreams.

So plant some new seeds into that new dream.
Yesterday is gone, no more living in reverse;
Get out of the rearview mirror of your dreams.

1st you’ve got to let go.
What you do new today, God will make grow.
You get to make the decision.

O.K. I know what you thinking!
Who is going to make the provision?
Love, Jesus made that final decision.

God is watching over his Words, let’s move to the promise Galatians 6:7.
So if you are calculating all the wrong you have done ~ rain check!
It’s time for you to start singing a new song. Me,me,me,me,me....!

WHY NOT PLANT SOME NEW SEEDS TODAY
New seeds new dreams,
Good seeds good dreams,
Bad seed bad dreams.

-by Terence E Gray Sr.
http://efremtg.blogspot.com/

OUR MOMENT

Selah greetings, Our Moment is my latest poem dedicated to You!

With my eyes filled with tears, I’m sitting in my pillow covered chair.
Looking off into the distance, stillness has claimed my soul.
A moment of tranquility reminding me of your plan.
Thinking how compelling it is to witness each tree stand.
I was planning on reading this book while having this glass of low calorie ice cold tea.

Wondering in the back of my brain ‘what’s for dinner’. If I move before the sun goes down like the ice in my tea --- I can’t blink my eyes of this gaze --- I won’t move, just one more moment to feel your grip, not a word, not a sound, just this tear slowly, calmly hanging around.

Pulling the blanket up as the sun diminishes and I say – Thank You!

-By Terence Efrem Gray Sr.
efremtg.blogspot.com
“The glory of the LORD shall endure for ever: the LORD shall rejoice in his works.” Psalm 104:31

WALK ON YOUR PATH OF LOVE

Selah, 75% of our problems would disappear if we would just do this; stop wrestling against flesh and blood, and start praying for flesh and blood. Stop complaining about flesh and blood, and pray for flesh and blood by faith and start our love path step, by step daily!

Love you guys,
Enjoy your day Selah


Terence Efrem Gray Sr.,
http://efremtg.blogspot.com/

JUST THINK TO GREATNESS

Selah, In 1984 I was a young manager and gained a life lesson that would change how I viewed my critics forever. They became a source tool of information for me and I invite their information with enthusiasm. Your critics may be one of your best resources. Please don't be so inflexible that you miss your blessings. Things don't always seem as they appear, and trusting in your thinking only, can lead down a deadly and unfruitful road. Even your critics have taken the time to observe you to some degree.

God has a way of using this information to bless you (provided
by your critics). However, you could miss a blessing or a Word of insight being too --- as the elders said --- set in your ways.

So be wise, by allowing God to use all to work on your blessings and miracles, even things you may not understand. “Whoever stubbornly refuses to accept criticism will suddenly be destroyed beyond recovery.” Proverbs 29:1


-by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.
http://www.blogger.com/

PRINCESS OF THY KING (JUST A REMINDER)

Do you realize you are a Princess of Thy King

See there is Protocol:
You must keep your head up, and your heart humble.
The law of kindness is in your tongue.
You speak love to all, and care about the poor.
You are a healer to the broken hearted.
Your discipline and lifestyle is with a made up mind.
You ask yourself; would thy King (your Daddy) approve of my clothing.
You are not call before the King; you walk right into your Daddy's chambers and say; Daddy can we talk?

There is a protocol being the daughter of Thy King.

You are a Princess of thy King – Selah!

Peace, Love and Respect

-by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.

THE DANCE OF JOY

God is in the turnaround business; that thing came to (what) pass by, get ready to dance, and make room for more joy. You all have angels orbiting around you at this very moment. So; “Lift up your heads, O you gates; lift them up, you ancient doors that the King (Ps 24:9) of glory may come in.” Let his Glory into your situation, because, king David said “You turned my wailing into dancing; (Ps 30:11) you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy,”

Hey when you just don’t get it, God do! "You will show me the path of life. In Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." (Psalm 16:11)

Evil maybe on the rise, but God's grace abounds that much more, it all about Souls anyway. Y'all let’s do this; you got the green light! But officer I was just trying to tell them about Jesus; by the way do you know the Lord Sir (Smile)?

What! You said in the Latter Days All Flesh! Remembering what God said (not men only), ALL FLESH! He is pouring his Spirit on. That means – You (Green light Selah)!

My God that's Good News ALL
http://efremtg.blogspot.com/


-by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.

I HAVE NOT ONE STONES

God is the God of us all (the Just and the unjust). We all are his creations, and we know: “that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.”

As the Word of God affirms; God said in Jeremiah 32:27
"I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?”

Before we judge one soul remember, you are judging what God has done.

God’s Ambassador asked that we do not, because, I AM knows all, yes our hidden sins.

Help me Jesus; the Ambassador of peace, love and forgiveness.
You are the Word of God, and my stones are placed at your feet.

Daily ask yourself this question: Today who will I stone with my mouth and pen?

Lord I (Terence) has not one stone to throw at your workmanship. Not one!
Only my love I give to you all on this new day.


by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.
http://efremtg.blogspot.com/

STAND TALL

God is bigger than our complaining, our excuses, our blaming and our procrastination.

He’s bigger than our judgmental attitudes, our lack of compassion, our immature and unforgiving way.

He’s bigger than our unfruitful growth, our inflexibilities, our laziness and prideful ways. He’s bigger than our disobedience, our lack of wisdom and understanding of his ways, our greed and lack of faith in his abilities to father us.

God is bigger than our disappointments, our pain, our relationships and sins.

David, Goliath, Saul and Kings.

He’s bigger than presidents, priests, queens and lords. God is bigger than you and me. Totally one at the same time three.

God is bigger than everything.

Wanting nothing and having everything. Your Heart rests in the hands of the King.

Stand tall, God our father is bigger than everything!


By Terence Efrem Gray Sr.
03-02-2011

ARE YOU IN A RED SEA

T.E.G is telling you; God Don't Play when it comes to you!
Do not let your insecurities ruin your relationship. Your insecurities were exposed to you for a reason. With them you can connect together with God as he releases his wisdom concerning each back to you. What made you once weak will now be used to make you strong. In God's hand you have the victory. Allow God to use your insecurities today and be free... Because I Love You Each


Terence Sr.,

GRACE IT IS AMAZING!

Selah, God accepts you as you are, with no conditions. Why do you place conditions on loving him?
What if things were fair? God’s love for you is unconditional, and your love for him is without conditions. I speculate all excuses would vanish, and the buts would be eliminated. Blaming people would be replaced with grace, because it’s that amazing!


-by Terence E Gray Sr.

THEY LOVE RAISIN CAKES

No more pain, no more hurt and no more unforgiving.

That one thing that won't let you go; it pops in and out of your soul.

You say am I right or wrong?

A major part of our love walks with God ~> is letting go of: pains, hurts and mistreatment.
What is God doing? Are you feeling low?

Remember:
"There was an old woman who lived in a shoe
She had so many children she didn't know what to do."

Back it-up!
Let's flip this; we have some things to do before this year is finished.
What to do? What to do?

That was for you, are you smiling?

Settle that thing, and face it with your faith; sometimes you must return to that thing to prove to you that you are truly walking in God's love.

Visualize you and God chatting over this matter and you start seeing Jesus blood.
That's right, God returned for you and me.

Can you see the wisdom, and can you feel his love?

Need more? See ~ Hosea 3:1
Then the LORD said to me, "Go again, love a woman who is loved by a lover and is committing adultery, just like the love of the LORD for the children of Israel, who look to other gods and love the raisin cakes of the pagans."

They Love Raisin Cakes

More Love
-by Terence E Gray Sr.

PLANT ME MY LORD ~ PLANT ME!

Today is my day to plant more, not for any selfish reasons,
but to grow in the faith that was purchased for my soul.

Stay by my side Lord, my eyes are fixed.

Can I plant for the Widows and the Fatherless Lord?
Can I plant for the strangers who you guide and love by your hands?

You gave me this day, no cares to bear.
Do I not love the Strangers?
Do I not love the Fatherless?
Do I not love the Widows?

Lord how do I spend this day with the air that you gave?
For your widows?
For your fatherless?
For your strangers?
Lord I think I'll give my time back to you ~

Father sow me as you please, as long as I return back to thy!

The richest seed is you ~ plant yourself

-by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.

Here is something to remember.
`The man who plants a little bit will get only a little from it.
The man who plants much will get much from it.' 2 Cor 9:6

I love you all so...

WHISPER: Happy Birthday Lord Jesus! You are the King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords ~ Selah & Co.

Selah,

I speak blessings; I speak blessings on your lives.

Beloved, allow the Word of God in to change your mind set.
Be rooted in the love of God, without it you can do nothing.
Beloved, God's leaders don't come into your lives to steal/take, but to
deposit, and bring edification of his word. Don't be a fool; God takes
no pleasure in fools. "When you make a vow to God, do not delay in
fulfilling it. He has no pleasure in fools; fulfill your vow." Eccles
5:4

Beloved, if someone has hurt you in the Body of Christ or out; shake
yourself, and get moving again now. Ask God for the mind-set of new;
forget those old things, beloved let them go now.

Let no man chain you with their folly again. Make God's love your
liberation. Your mind was given to you for God's purpose, to connect
your hopes, dreams and visions to the guidance of his wisdom and
understanding for your lives. His Holy Spirit is our gift, showing us
all the will of God for each individual life.

Let the pain go in the name of Jesus; I speak multiplied blessings on your lives.
Hey come close a little closer, I got to whisper this... from my lips to your ear,
Come in a little, just a little more; let it go for Love; OK?


From my heart to yours FB
-by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.,

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY SELAH & Co.

The Ministry of Selah & Co. has blessed thousands. On its anniversary we like to thank you all, and hope you keep reading the blog.

Your e-mails, comments and suggestions are welcomed and valued.
Thanks for allowing us into your homes and work places.
We love and cherish each reader and member.

I thank you deeply,
Terence Efrem Gray Sr.

DON’T LEAVE US OUT!!

Some will leave us out. My Lord do not leave us out.
You know our hearts; Lord we are after yours.

What do we offer a King?

We say a lot, but there is no sound, we are nothing without love.

What do we offer a King?

We think too low, you ask us not. We want what you don’t,
but you give us what we need. We lay helpless in our minds, and
comprehend it not.

What do we offer a King?

We pass by you daily without notice, because we want what we want,
and then ask you why? Funny we oppress ourselves. Selah!

What do you offer a King?

All beauty is given to us daily, selfishness steals it away.

Silence!

What do we offer a King?

Silence!!

Some will leave us out.

Silence!!!

My Lord do not leave us out.

Silence!!!!

Take us Lord our KING!

OK?

-by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.

FILL US!!!

This is not the time people!
This is not the moment people!
This is not the hour people!

God will do it for you & you!
God will help you (Oh yes he will)!

What will he do?
What will he do for you?

People this is not about a feeling.
It's not FAKE!
The old did it, before it was too late.
Wait!
- who ate the pie?
- who ate the cake?

There is God's joy all over this place.
It is in your home
On your Job, also
Sitting at the city gates!

We can protect you from many things,
but can't protect you from you.

Selah, say this with me, come on you can do it!
"He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy." (Job 8:21)
My God our Savior is born!
My God our Davior is born!

Fill us Lord!!!

It's easy loving you all...


-by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.,

JOSEPH YOU DID GOOD

Selah come with me and don't forget your tea!

On that night Joseph may have had trouble sleeping. I imagine he had a lot on his mind. Have you ever had a lot on your mind, yet deeply wanting to go to sleep?


If I could just allow my mind to wander off. Joseph most likely drifted off into a deep sleep, and then it happened --- the most wonderful conversation in his dream state. The Lord’s Angel appeared to him (think about that the next time you are in Lala-land).


Jesus was on his way, to save us from us. This Christmas reflect on its meaning (we all were on the mind of God).
Joseph was enjoying a conversation from the unseen, getting his orders, while understanding his purpose that calmed his fears.

God’s Angel told Joseph of his gender and name, because that name would change our relationship with darkness forever.
It was conceived of the Holy Spirit and there was never a moment when God did not love us all.

At that name; would bring understanding of good and evil.
At that name; would be a mirror of freedom to all who call upon it.
At that name; we would reconnect to his Father once again.
At that name; sin would be immobilized over his children.

This year show that type of love to all, and maybe just maybe, we will get a message from the messenger in our dreams. SELAH!

Joseph you did good --- Thanks!

-by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.

THE BABY IS CRYING!

Selah, have you ever taken a beautiful new born baby in your arms and laid the baby in its crib? Today in the name of Jesus. LAY YOUR PROBLEMS DOWN! That’s all, lay them down.

The Baby is Crying!
What? Heartache, unforgiving, dishonor, misunderstood ~ lay them down.
The Baby is Crying!
What? Issues: Lost of income, marital, missing love ones ~ lay them down.
The Baby is Crying!
What? Sickness, unsaved children, wanting a spouse, loneliness ~ lay them down.
The Baby is Crying!
What? Ministry, unfaithfulness, greed, pride, lust ~ lay them down.
The Baby is Crying!
What? Gluttony, laziness, envy, anger, lying ~ lay them down.
The Baby is Crying!
What? ~ What? ~ What? ~ What is it?
Lay it down. That's All!

Peace Y'all,the baby stopped...

Poem by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.

LET THEM GO

God sent Jesus to the place of no compromising. As Jesus entered; Peter wanting to go could not.

Selah, people will drop off as you enter into your place of no compromising.

I (Terence SR.) will like to encourage you all today to move forward as Jesus did.
It’s not about losing friends; it’s about obeying the Father’s plan for your life.

Compromising may take you to the location, but it will not get you through the door.
It is reserved for the obedient.

Jesus warned Peter that he could not go, because it was in God’s plan.
Who are you holding hostage, because they turned back on you (That’s not in God’s plan)? Until death the Master was obedient to the plan of God the Father. SELAH!

- Terence Efrem Gray Sr.

HE CALLED HER COOKIE

My Dear Selah Friends, God has done it again. I reviewed a powerful testimony and would love to share it with you all. I was so moved; I wrote a poem and got the approval to share it with Selah & Co. Selah take some time out today, and grab a cup of hot tea and a few Covenant Cookies.

This Poem is dedicated to my friend:
Ms. Lauretta Pierce:

HE CALLED HER COOKIE

It was pain that came,
until that song, the
right moment, the right time.

What did they say?
Happy they are free?
Now that's for me!

Stop!

I want to get off.
I want to be free!
It's now you and me.

I've asked and you gave.
His Son is now a part of me!
I've tasted & I now see;
He’s sweet!

My cookie!
What?
My cookie!
What!
Yes!
You are my cookie.
You have my Son.
Combine the two and walk- in my love.

I will my Father until I see you.
I'm your cookie and Your Son is your Word.
I will make a covenant, filled with your love.

He called me his Cookie!
Covenant Cookies

http://www.covenantcookies.com/

-by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.

WARNING WOMEN

Women Need To Be Aware Of Their Surroundings.
The enemy is lurking in the shadows. Stay close to your protector. The enemy wants to tickle women's ears with a message that they want to hear. He knows if women hear their message (repeated) enough they will believe it as truth.

The greatest lie he'll tell them has no truth, now they are in agreement. So she will carry it out until disaster strikes unknowingly calling it love.

DON'T TELL THEM: A Player Plays What You Allow My Sisters
Why play the clown?
Why help him put your emotions in the ground?
One lonely minute, one lonely hour.

STOP IT: Jesus will turn it around.


My Love To You All
Terence Efrem Gray Sr.,

THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY

If sadness has over taken you, and the cares of this world are many.
You must remember there is a 'most excellent way'.

Have you ever considered that you may be tired of living as a low Christian?

Maybe you forgot that you are called out and still, in some ways, you must leave behind for a 'More excellent way'.

Are you tired of the lying?
Are you tired of the deception?
You’ve backed yourself into a corner by using excuses and blaming because you can’t be wrong!

He’s wrong.
She’s wrong.
They are wrong.
The whole world is wrong!!!
But not you!

Needing a more excellent way.

Sleep early, and raise early, starting with prayer, and a song to God, just spending time with the father.

A more excellent way.

Consider you are called to love all men; however you can't dwell in the present of sin consistently.

Maybe, just maybe you are working when you should be resting or seated at the feet of Jesus in prayer, THE MOST EXCELLENT WAY!


-by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.,
1 Corinthians 12:31

Dr. Marvin Sapp we at Selah & Co. Love You!

Dr. Marvin Sapp you have blessed the world with your ministry with that wonderful voice, and your loving words.

To you, your family, friends and fans ~ we are praying for you all.

We stand with you always, and we believe by faith that your beloved one (Dr. MaLinda P. Sapp) is talking about you to the master.

Bishop Sapp, be healed in the name of Jesus. I Terence Efrem Gray Sr. have been so encouraged, healed and educated by your music, and ministry.

My family, and others understand your pain as we have released our loved ones back to the father also.

All my love Terence Efrem Gray Sr.

GET OUT OF YOUR OWN HEAD!

Stop fighting yourself the ugliness of those reflections.
What are you doing that is so bad?
Are you not perfect enough (are there so many imperfections within yourself that you feel like you could never be loved)?
Is it worth it (are there so many hurts and scars that you feel you have nothing to offer any longer.) life?

Get out of your own head!

I'm drop~in, the big eraser on you today.
Put these in:
"So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." (Genesis 1:27)

"The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble." (Prov 16:4)

"You made him for a little while lower than the angels, you have crowned him with glory and honor, (Heb 2:7)


-by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.,

You All Work For Me!

Got up early in the A.M, and this was deep down in my brain stem.

I asked; why are men still trying to condemn?

Take this world they eat them like a vitamin c, sea, the water is blue, have you checked out my sky? See, I need you to tell them, they are free!

Yes Lord, free in me, and to the ones walking in condemnation, also tell them they have been freed in me, remind them of my Words, remind them of their liberty, My son tell them to walk in Victory!

With many words there is sin, so I need someone to show them.
It's your time, it's their time, and you all work for me.

I'm the boss! It was Jesus who paid sin's penalty, he is the remedy.

Now I'm pleased to say, no man or law ~ people! We are free, and here is the good news: "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit."


Lord wait one minute, I love you so.

-By Terence Efrem Gray Sr.,
See: Romans 8:1

MASTER

Selah, I need a Cup of Tea;
will you pull up a chair with me?
I love it when you stop bye,
I hope you enjoy this; something I call

MASTER

Cain didn't take God's advice.
God wanted him to do what was right.
He told Cain what his problem was,
and then God gave Cain the solution.

Cain wanted retribution for Abel's proper solution
Today he would be admitted to a medical institution

Was it the lies, selfishness and envy, knocking?
The good news is that Cain was the second hater,

Now I will swap and be the translator; The Lord said
"Sin is crouching at your door."

Do you need a little more?
Think of a lion stalking its prey.
We know Cain didn't pray.

The Lord said; "It desires to have you."

Are you being used as prey today?
Or are you preying after something or some-one today?
I know --- I know, not you because all my friends pray.

So here is your solution: Own your sin and make it your slave,
You know like when you buy a pet, you are its owner?

Don't let that sin tell you what to do, tell it who's boss
Open your mouth, use your lips and make those jaw bones work

God said to Cain "But you must Master it."

God was just being Cain's Pastor not his drill master.
We all know who Cain went after, today will you let
God be your Pastor and Master that Sin that's preying on you? Selah!

Love You All


by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.,

MY GEMS ARE WITH ME

Sometimes things seem off balance. To the Mothers & Fathers out there who laid their babies to rest. Never believing you would see that type of pain in your life time.

Time has passed and now folks come to you with their problems and they call it pain (Just ask someone living with chronic pain).

• They say: I am upset because I've picked up five pounds and I think someone is messing around.

• They say: Why were they promoted and not me and why is she leading the song?
By-the- way my car just broke down.

• They say: Mother my husband is late and its half past 8; do you think he is messing around?

• They say: You know the plane is late, they had me standing at the gate.
What is mom doing when she is late?

• They say: You know she bumped me in line, why are my bills always late?

• They say: I hate my job and JC got a bad report card (Why will they not listen?).

• They say: Why won’t everybody just do what I ask them to do?
No one liked the dinner I made.

Then it happens. The table turned --- someone said "it's been over a year are you guys ok?"

Who is this and why did they ask?

I feel like I want to get in the kitchen and go on a long walk or take an airplane ride, for no reason at all.

I ask each day. How can I add some happiness to this day?

You know its half past 8 --- baby are you OK?

When love made me (like Mattel makes baby dolls).

Children it's not complicated, you are a walking manifestation of my love.

Your framework is love.
Your inner and outer shell is love.

So when the day brings you pain and your tears bring you rain, my love will be your sunshade and our love will push through the pain and you and I will dance.

Go deeper, a little deeper can you now see that Mother and Father pain?

Tell them my Gems are with me...Selah!

I love you all

-by Terence Efrem Gray Sr.,

LOVING THE “UNLOVABLE”

Hold the presses (I always wanted to say that)! I am eager and thrilled to introduce to the readers of Selah. She's a young wife, mother and friend. The favor of God rests on her shoulders. When I first asked her to write a post (while explaining that her being houses a powerful message) that this world needs to hear but with her busy life, where would she find the time to add one more thing to her jam-packed plate. I asked her to take her time and pray (which she did) about this. Selah, relax! Put your feet up and enjoy this powerful display of obedience, omission of error and a powerful act of agape love revealed through, this charming woman of God, Mrs. Kaycee Jones!

Welcome Selah bloggers! What a joy to be able to be wrapped up in the comforting presence of the Holy Spirit! Did you ever know someone that was "unlovable?" Perhaps you live or work with someone who falls into this category. Chances are each of us knows someone who fits this category! Or perhaps someone else may feel this way about you. Now that's a thought!

As Christians, we are called to love others (AS WE LOVE OURSELVES.) Matt. 22:39
It is not always an easy thing to do. I once worked with a young woman whom I will call Karen. She was attractive, but in MY eyes she was the epitome of sin. She was frequently rude to me and it was common knowledge that she often had relationships with many men. She also dressed in an unprofessional manner in MY eyes. Can you see a pattern here? It was all about ME.

One day, the Lord spoke to me and said, "I have something for you to do." Eager to obey, I quickly responded, here I am Lord, send me." The Holy Spirit brought conviction to my heart about my attitude toward Karen and told me to ask her opinion on some casework that I was doing. I worked at a mental health agency and my caseload was very heavy. I truly needed help, but I would have rather eaten dirt than asked for her help.

I put it off for a few days and finally the day came when I knew I couldn't delay speaking with Karen any longer. As I walked down the long corridor, my legs seemed to turn to lead as I neared her office door. I gathered all my courage up and began to speak. I didn't like putting myself in this vulnerable position. I felt like an antelope running thru a pride of lions.

Every negative emotion that I ever experienced in her presence came flooding back to me. We did not sit next to one another during our morning conferences. In fact, we wouldn't even ride on the elevator at the same time. I did not like her. There is no way around it. Everyone knew it!

As I spoke, she continued to "act" busy. As soon as she understood my request, she looked up at me. I will never forget the look of bewilderment that she had on her face. She looked me straight in the eyes and said, "You want ME to help YOU?" A flush of embarrassment fell upon me and I said, "Yes, I do." I was thinking, "No, the Holy Spirit does."

To my surprise, she said, "Yes." The next few days we were literally together all day going over my case files and she even helped me rewrite some case plans. As we worked together, she didn't seem to be so bad. In fact, although we had the same position, she was insightful and I learned a great deal from her.

One day as we were nearing the end of the workday, I related to her how God had dealt with me about my attitude. I made it clear to her that if I failed to ask her forgiveness and didn't witness to her, I would be responsible for keeping her out of the Kingdom of God. I told her that I could not bear this as it was my personal heart's desire for her to come to know Jesus as her Lord and Savior.

It seemed like hours before she replied, but finally she slowly raised her head, looked into my eyes and said, "You want me to have eternal life?" Truthfully, if she would have asked me that question the week before, I don't think I could have answered yes.

The truth behind my admission, should speak to you and I because we are Christians. We should desire to see everyone come to Christ; even people that we think are unlovable. Sometimes loneliness manifests itself as coldness, heartache as bitterness and frustration as meanness. We are to be merciful to others just as God shows mercy to us. We are to be the demonstration of the life and love of the Lord Jesus Christ to all we come into contact with, that fragrance of Christ. (2 Cor. 2:15)

No Karen did not drop to her knees immediately and accept Jesus into her heart, but there was an immediate change in her attitude on the job. Her attitude changed and so did mine. She became friendly and helpful to me. Instead of being anxious and angry, I was content and happy. The burden of my attitude was gone and she and I were both set free from that negativity. On several occasions afterwards, I told her about the difference that Jesus had made in my life. Day by day I could see changes in her and I now know that my attitude change had a lot to do with it. I have not seen her in almost 9 years, but I am almost certain that we will meet again . . . hopefully in Heaven! As we consider the "unlovable" in our lives, let's be mindful that those individuals are the ones who desire love the most. Help us all Lord to see past coldness, past bitterness, past meanness and into the hearts of those who need to be loved the most. In the precious name of Jesus, Amen!

- by KC, Jones

PLEASE PRAY FOR CODY AND HIS FAMILY!

DEAR FRIENDS, I AM PERSONALLY ASKING YOU A SERIOUS FAVOR. PLEASE PRAY FOR CODY AND HIS FAMILY!
Mr. Cody Mading is an amazing 17 year old young man, he and his family are dear friends of my son and I.
Just last September Cody had 2 surgeries to remove a "Medula Blastoma" a very seriously cancer tumor on the back of his brain, followed by chemo and radiation.

Last night Cody suffered a seizure and was rushed to the hospital. They found that he has another tumor on his brain. He fought this battle and won, and is now in this fight for the second time!

“LETS SEND ANGELS TO FLIGHT, SHAKE THE FOUNDATIONS OF HELL AND PROCLAIM VICTORY IN JESUS MIGHTY NAME”

Thank you in advance for your prayers!

Lovely,
Sister Barbara Guerrini
God bless you!

Sehal & Co, stand with Cody

Father we stand before on behalf Cody Mading; asking in the name of Jesus for his 100% healing. Father we bind this tumor at its root and we ask you to lovingly and gracefully --- remove it.

Father please guide the hands of his doctors as your angels protects him, by faith JEHOVAH-ROPHE we say it’s done.

Cody is the healed of God, and Father guard the hearts of his family & friends. So Father we turn to you, also your Word and speak boldly! Cody will live and not die and proclaim the works of the Lord in the might name of Jesus. Amen!

I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD (Psalm 188:17)

Mr. Tiger Woods & Family (To judge you is to judge ourselves)

Dear Mr. Tiger Woods

Sometimes we experience life-changing obstacles as we walk through life's various roads. In those crossroads or moments of awkwardness we can chose to take a detour on to the road of awareness -- that one human being; judging another human being is outlandish.

It makes for attention-grabbing news reports, magazine sales and blog topics. Hopefully making this world to feel better about them!

To judge you is to judge ourselves.

This letter is to give you a clear understanding of what is most significant, and that is the family -- your family, keeping the family together. To place a circle of love and protection around your family, with
prayer, love and respect for each member.

We judge you not. There is healing, love and forgiveness on the road to awareness -- on the detour to awareness.

Sir, you have given what you can to the game of golf and also to many families that you've supported through education and sportsmanship. We, our fans and admirers are ever aware. Who better has this knowledge than you? If a part of the game is weak, do we not work to make it stronger? On this road to awareness, the same applies. We can become stronger with the blinders off, only to watch your problems fall by the wayside.

A mother, father, and children protected -- who would have imagined? How far has society fallen when family crises are cheered? Money, papers and blogs aside, what have we become? Have you gossiped, given your opinion, joked and read the stories, knowing our values are ever before us?

What must the children think, do they hurt --- are you they sad? Does mom cry, what do you think? Communities are we giving dad time to rethink? It's about family, it's about our families, it about our nation.

Some things may be fodder for the comedy mills, but this topic is not. The sacred institution of the family is at risk. Let us not forget to stay on the path of awareness.

To the Woods family, we love you all.


-by Mr. Terence Efrem Gray Sr.,

GOD LOVES YOU (This One For the Kids)

God loves you as you are
He made the trees
He made the stars
He made the Birds
He made you and he made me

He said come my little ones
Wait, it goes like this: "Let the little children come to me”
“and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven
belongs to such as these."

See you are higher then, the birds, stars & trees
He need you to come, he want you to come to be free

Children spend time on your knees, children, my children
When you pray, close the door each day

I like when you help your mother, your dad and your teacher
I like it more when you help and love one another and the preacher

Children I got a little secret
Come close; little closer

I got a rule and it’s Golden, just call me the composer
So if you cry, feeling low, look up and say it Golden

Do you know it?
Did you guess? One more hint, it’s in your Bible: Matthew 19:14 – did you find it?

By-the-way, one more thing --- I love you!

Now, Ms Teacher --- read it like a movie feature:
“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you,
for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.”

Now children, you make a deposit, and tell this story of my
Glory! Because, God loves you more!


-by Terence Efrem Gray Sr., TEG 5.0v

I DON'T CARE ABOUT THAT STUFF

I not concerned about your gold teeth
Your underwear on the street, or if you’ve cheated!
The child support you didn’t meet

Baby momma, baby, is more ganksta
Than baby daddy male extensions, this is not the issue

24’s, tinted windows, blunts blazing and with that
God still waiting

You are sex texting to the believer whose’ relapsing,
thinking of its nature

Do I care about your tats; not this guy!
I care about your soul
I care about the one who can make you whole
I care about; where you going and not where you’ve been

I can careless about, tanqueray and Gin
His love is so deep, and as you walked the streets
That cross was for you and it’s for me

Darkness had me griped, but he needs you now
Come as you are, His Word proclaims!

Homie, let them point and talk about you, just smile and say it’s ok because --- I hear him calling my name!

I’ll lead you to the Cross, the place when I was lost, He gave me my sight

Ganksta, pimps, baby-momma, I-Sexing one, back-sliders time to get to know
your provider

Baby-daddy, his wisdom awaits; he can’t love you more
and he won’t love you less; just place your sins at his door.

I came, you come! To the Father through his Son, now I care!

All my love...players: For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost. (Luke 19:10)

-by Terence Efrem Gray (TEG 5.0v)

AN I-GOD?

WHAT IF WE COULD HAVE AN I-GOD?
Please help me welcome a priceless young lady. She is a gift to Selah by collaborating with me on Selah's 1st post. I consider her a friend, a brilliant writer and editor. When called upon for her support, she has been totally unselfish with her talents.
She loves God, lives in Massachusetts, and helps grade school kids with reading and writing in her spare time. She also volunteers at her church, and is thinking about starting an affordable resume service.

With love & respect please enjoy the artistic message written by Ms.
Patricia Faye Gordon but I call her Pat...

Today, we are surrounded by technology, like the I-pod. It does amazing things like search for restaurants, find streets and addresses.

Wouldn’t it be nice to find God's plan for our lives like that? What if we could have an "i-God"? Just by touching the navigation screen, we could find God's plan for our lives...God's will. The Bible is like a compass too. We must search it to help us navigate the course of our lives. But God's plan is not something we actually search out--in fact, God's plan finds us.

Isn't that incredible?

The more we learn of His word and read the Bible, his divine plan, the Holy Spirit finds us. The Bible says, to seek first the kingdom of God, and all these things will be added unto you. For committed Christians, the Bible can be compared to the I-Pod gadget. Although the Bible requires careful study and meditating on His word-- there is nothing else that can be compared to it. It has the power to transform, imbue wisdom, and send forth miracles and healing for the soul and relationships. Hallelujah! Thank God for His undescribable gift.


Patricia Faye Gordon

YOU INVADED ME

Why does your heart hurt?
Why is the pain there?
Who gave it permission to be invaded?

It was I
It was I

Just let me move, I need to walk
Sitting silently in its dark
The sky’s the same?
Did my name change?

Playing a mystical game with my heart
Bright yellow/red/orange, darken moon dry tree
Abstract art of my invaded heart

Here alone in my thinking,
It was I?
It was I?

Lesson need not repeating, rethinking it all
That invaded place, seal with sign of your face
Yes I see!
Stay with me, until the Son break through your storm

What did you?
What did you say?
Until the Son break through my storm?
Well, well why is it warm?
There’s no trace of me.

Your invasion, you invaded me.

-by Terence Efrem Gray Sr., 5.0v

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23

TO MY CHILDREN (My Father's Day Letter)

No one can remove you from my heart; no one but God see's the room you all hold. You all are gifts; having your own souls.

When I talk to God about each you, I can never finish (truly I can't start), seeing over the tears, my heart just races.

Father God said if you think it --- He'll know it, than I could feel him wipe my tears away.

I said; Father, is that how you feel about us? Looking closer, I saw a tear drop. No one will know or measure a soul. Son my love is too wide, it’s too-deep-to contain, so we both wept until I dropped, and how I understood, to this very day.

So when I look at you now and you see a tear in my eye, for no reason at all. Your dad’s love is too deep and too wide for you all; just wipe it away.

You all are loved. You're my gifts the giver gave! You to me and me to you; you all know of this love (from a child you were told).

You played Church and had fun. Called it Father Day love.

So, I am Dad possessed, with his love, but if I see a tear I won’t say a word. I'll know it was Dad; we all are surrounded in his love. It's the room you all hold because my children, no one can remove you from my soul.

Love Dad!

A SELAH MOMENT: A REMINDER OF YOUR VALUE NOW!

Don’t argue with me, it’s final.
Hey don’t forget, you are precious in the sight of God.
I won’t take it back!
Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you, and people in exchange for your life. Isaiah 43:4

Yes! It was, The Cross....You are loved…Terence Sr.,

DON’T GIVE UP!

A wife, mother and advocate of Selah. She is filled with the Wisdom, knowledge and love of the Word of God. Her Ministry is saturated with the power of God. He has annointed and appointed her to pray and work with women young and mature who are struggling with life issues.
God has given her great revelation into relationship problems. She is a fighter as you will soon witness. Her marriage to the same person has endured over 28+years. She is a career woman (Full Time), a lover of sports, fast cars and traveling --- all while attending Rhema Bible College. As she will tell you, her greatest accomplishment is mothering her two sons' (oldest just graduated from High School).

Selah, take this moment to help me thank Mrs. Peggy Ann Dickerson for her support and for sharing her powerful testimony of love.

It is so easy in life to just give up and throw in the towel. It doesn’t matter if you are throwing in the towel to a marriage that is not going your way, to a job where there are conflicts with co-workers/bosses, school with teachers/peers who don’t like you, or even to a baseball/football game with bad calls.

Life just doesn’t seem fair some times.

Let me take you back in time (approximately 18 years). I was approximately how old?
Well we won’t go there (I’m a female and that’s my prerogative). But, my husband and I were trying to have a baby.

We had been married about ten years and had been trying to have a child the whole time.
Every now and then we would play the blame game. “It’s your fault” “No – It’s your fault because you’re shooting blanks.” There were many miscarriages as well. In the midst of all this, God must have a sense of humor because for some crazy reason women who were trying to conceive would always come to me for prayer.

I would pray for them and next thing you know, I am receiving a phone call, “Guess what? I’m pregnant.”

Well one day I was thinking about the prayers prayed and the women and their babies.
I was happy for them and at the same time very sad for myself.

There was such an emptiness inside of me. I so longed for a child of my own. My husband would not adopt (So that was out of the question). For me – I didn’t care – I just wanted a child.

I asked God “why”? when I prayed for other women they would conceive but when I prayed for myself nothing happened. It just did not make sense except that I really had a lot of compassion for them and could feel their pain (relate to what they were going through).

I was reading in I Samuel Chapter 1: about Hannah and her desires to conceive. I could totally relate to her situation.

The story of Hannah touched my heart and I prayed and told my God that if he would open my womb to conceive, I would dedicate that child to him and he could use that child for his work and glory.

But not only that, I would still love him and not be upset if it were his desire for me to not have children.

Shortly, after that prayer, God opened my womb so that I could conceive (Pregnancy is the most incredible experience ever). Feeling that child move inside of you is so awesome.

While pregnant, I would each evening rock my baby in the rocking chair and read the bible out loud to my belly and pray for my baby and praise God for the gift he was giving to me.

God blessed me with an awesome son. From the day he was born he has brought total joy into my life.

Every time I look at him, I see him as a wonderful gift given to my husband and I from such a loving God who really does hear your cries in the middle of the night.

My son is now 17 years old and has just graduated from High School (Did I say he is wonderful). I am so very proud of him.

He received Jesus as his Lord and Savior on his own when he was in middle school.

He is built like a football player and played football in High School but also has a gentle spirit with compassion for others who are hurting and I know God has wonderful plans for his future (Did I say he is; Ok..ok…lol).

In sharing this experience (to be honest). I could have become very bitter and not prayed for those women who were going through the same thing. I could have slipped into a depression. I could have had some major pity parties, or even became angry with God.

But I chose to Praise God through the storm. Selah, keep the faith and do not give up.
There was a wonderful blessing waiting on the other side.

Giving up is easy and that is what the enemy wants us to do. I don’t give up on anything because I believe Christ doesn’t give up. I wouldn’t want him to give up on me and throw the towel in.

Stay strong and persevere; Selah!

Welcome to Selah & Co.

You are truly God's best and for that I'm so grateful for you taking the time to stop by.
Selah is a family friendly Blog, a place on the internet and intranet to relax with a hot cup of tea and enjoy an uplifting message of faith, hope and charity.
My name is Terence Efrem Gray Sr.; I invite you to read my profile (on the blog) to learn more about me.

The followers of Selah are extremely important to me. I value you and I value your comments and suggestions of the blog. Also, I am committed to pray daily for the followers of Selah's Blog. Please feel free to share what has touched your heart with your family members, friends or those who may be hurting or just need an uplifting place on the internet to enjoy.
A follower of the blog since established is a 17 year old who has just recently graduated from High School.

This blog shares life experiences from various individuals in hopes of imparting wisdom to those deep in the valley who need encouragement to reach the mountain top. Lessons learned can be a blessing to others.

You will enjoy messages from (Writers and Poets) such as:
• Ms Renee D. Ferguson, Writer & Poet
. Mrs. Peggy Ann Dickerson
• Ms Cassandra Fonseca, Poet
• Evangelist Rabia Rehmat, Writer
• Mr. Terence Efrem Gray Sr., Writer & Poet

Thank you for being a part of Selah & Co.
Looking forward to you stopping by again.

Mr. Terence Efrem Gray Sr.,

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DONT GET IT TWISTED

Our God is amazing. He wants you to come to him on your terms. The forty question list before you come to him is pointless. Listening to people who tell you, you got to get it together before you go to him is worthless. Trying to change your life on your own before you come to him is madness. He will never reject you, he can’t. He would be rejecting himself. He could not cast you out, he can’t cast out himself. He will by no means say you are not important, worthless or insignificant. He gave his life to create a permanent link between God and man. He is the Christ, he is the only one named Jesus! ...SELAH!!!

You are loved

PEACE IS INDEED A POSITION OF POWER

Each day, opportunities arise to upset us, become frustrated or become offended.

Plans didn’t work out; someone was rude at your work place.

We can also bring it upon ourselves by performing a task which should have taken an hour and ended up taking three.

Life is full of inconveniences; but although circumstances cannot always be controlled, we can control our reactions to those circumstances.

Something so simple may be hard for others, but we should start each day with a positive attitude, full of hope and at the same time recognize most days are not going to go exactly as we plan.

People should remember, we were created to live in peace and were given a purpose driven life to lead.

Peace is indeed a position of power and if you become stressed or upset over petty situations, you’re giving up your power.

Make a decision to release those offenses and disappointments so you live in peace and move forward in the power and victory the Lord has for you!

Good sense makes a man restrain his anger, and it is his glory to overlook a transgression or an offense"
(Proverbs 19:11, AMP)

Memorial Day (A Letter to My Brother)

Greetings, On this Day of Remembrance which is called Memorial Day.

Sehal open its heart up to a wonderful friend and classmate by preserving his memory, as written by his loving sister Ms Renee D. Ferguson.

Renee is a loving Mother of a teen daughter; she is also engaged and owns her own line of jewelry while maintaining a full-time job. In-addition she holds a Bachelors degree in Telecommunications. She enjoys writing & reading poetry “spoken word”. Other interest include: Football, car racing, cooking, reading books. Sehal readers; come with me as we read a powerful letter of remembrance --- from the heart of the amazing sister ( letter to her big brother) of Mr. Duane Toatley.

When my brother passed, it felt as though I was hit by a ton of bricks. My heart was so very heavy, I couldn’t breathe and my train of thought dissipated.

I felt it all within a matter of seconds of being told the traumatic news. Who, what, why, when, where was all answered in the blink of an eye.

That’s how quickly it can happen, a milli-second, a life here today and gone tomorrow, my brother departed. His time in this world was already set. His life in the new world had begun and I’m joyful for his new beginning.

Of course, this was not my thought at the time, I was upset because in my mind, it was not his time and no one had the right to take him from me, his wife, children, mother, father, sister, and friends.

Though the Father wants only good for his children and would bring no harm or pain to them, he knows when it’s time to call us home.

Each of us had to continue to find peace within ourselves and bring it to the circle in which we live. We had to strive to be sources of love, compassion and comfort to one another through a time of not death, but celebration of life.

My brother the free spirit, deeply loved, athletically built, intellectual mind and true love for all was such a gift to us.

His smile was captivating and his gift of gab could persuade so easily. He gave his contribution while here on earth.

God replaced our sorrows with happiness; a touch of love is what he gives. God painted his canvas around you brother and you came alive, a new rebirth.

I treasure the memories and I also Thank God for the Blessing of remembrance.

Brother do your remember the days when we took turns playing 45 records in your room and pretend we’re Earth, Wind & Fire, Marvin Gaye & Tammy Terrell, oh and The Temptations singing and performing the dance moves to “Ball of Confusion”…what skills.

Do you remember when the family would drive to Florida for vacation and you & I would be in the backseat of the car having “Staring” contest. I could never win because your eyes would change colors and seemed as though they would spin like a gyroscope. I would always ask mom, how come he got the pretty eyes…I smile. I remember you allowing me to hang with you to the football and breakfast parties. You always checked on me to make sure I was ok and no one was trying to pick with me….my big bro.

Do you remember when we spent the night at our Aunts house and you made Cousin Ganie & I fight like we were in a boxing ring. Oh you had it all set up and ready for action. Once both of us starting crying from exhaustion, you let us stop and announce a winner or lack of…I laugh.

Do you remember when mom was calling us in the house from playing and we decided to race home. Mom was standing at the screen door holding it open for us and I ran into the ashtray she had in her hand because both of us couldn’t squeeze through. Wow, I had a black eye for about two weeks…ouch.

Do you remember when you made Chubby & I dance by shooting at our feet with a BB gun, like you were Clint Eastwood from one of his westerns….I laugh, then smile.

Do you remember during my Jr. Prom, my date & I were driving to a hotel, where I didn’t want to go. We saw you and gave you a lift home as you were walking from work and when you got out to go in the house, I did also…Thanks bro.

Do you remember when we went to our Aunt & Uncle’s house when they had crab feasts. We were so excited because we’d sneak in the kitchen and couldn’t believe how much crab meat was left. We later learned it was not crab meat but the lungs of the crab. We always wondered why it was so chewy and we couldn’t swallow it…yuck.

Do you remember when you enlisted in the Marine Corp and I was so proud of you. When you came home to visit, I would always brag and say...”My brother, the Few, the Proud, the “MARINE”….amazing!

I remember, I remember, I remember so much more and I will always Thank God for Memories, the good times, bad times, exciting times, special times, but it was all our time.

Our Love Is Everlasting.

~Renee Ferguson