Artist: Sabreehna S. Essien

Fools Gold

Sabreehna S. Essien, MPH

 I have been contemplating lately selfish prayers of others…yes the selfish prayers of others. I don’t know about you but it used to comfort me for someone to say “I am praying for you”. Consequently, after a recent conversation…I now ask, What exactly are you praying? I walked in on a horrible prayer being prayed on my behalf as if at any second I would be dead—seriously!!! Praise be to God that inspite of my enemies wishful thinking—I am alive and well. Amen. I am no longer naive to think the prayers of everyone are for my good. I have faced some devastating losses over the past few years on a very personal level…albeit not in comparison to all those affected by hurricane “Sandy” or “Katrina” but hurtful all the same. My prayers for myself and others is success and over all health: mental, physical, and spiritual. While people are projecting their desires toward me praying God bless according to how it is convenient for their life and needs. What I call Emotional Vampires seeking as it were to suck lifes energy right out of my body . By definition  people who are literally empty of their own choosing and life-style choices that leave them empty and joyless. Since I am around without spouse or children—my energy is up for grabs until there is nothing left…NOT!!!! I am venting slightly and know that it shall be well..but just want to make the point that there is power in agreement and many obstacles we face are coming from people who surround our lives and have the “Green Eye” thus they will speak blessings on you only if it benefits them. Well I am so glad my life does not revolve around man…God holds my life and decides what shall be and works ALL things together for my good…even selfish prayers.

The Sky Is “NOT” falling….

Sabreehna S. Essien, MPH

Concerning this so called show-down of political propaganda on”To-be taxed or Not to-be taxed”…another”upper-cut” to the working class and middle class folks. FACT:The bible warns about storing up treasures on this earth where thieves break in and steal, where moth and dust corrupt…basically there is not protection for earthly goods. Material things are here today gone tomorrow…learn about! We hear of this tragic reality every-time a tornado, hurricane, tsunami, or earthquake shakes this continent. Oh! the frailty of human life so why place so much value on things. Is not the human life of far greater value. There are then people who’s treasure is stored up in heaven and although to the earthly eyes it does not look like much…God can see the sweat of their brow and spiritually speaking they are billionaires who will enjoy their wealth throughout eternity…TAX FREE…no man can take it away…not even nature itself will spoil their possessions…huh!!! There are people who break their back working more then two jobs…still fighting to live in this so called “Pursuit of Happiness”. Does hard-work pay off…sure! Consequently, many will never see it in this life…All forms of SLAVERY being a prime example. So too all those in tune..keep it push’in cause God can see you. It shall be well. BOTTOM LINE… God is the Provider and bills or no bills the sustainer of human life. Shalom.

Who is this Boaz?

Sabreehna S. Essien, MPH

So I was curious what does the name “Boaz” exactly mean. The literal meaning in Hebrew is “He contains boldness” another translation is “Swiftness or Speed” This is a good name and if you read about him in the book of Ruth you will find that the man most def wasted no time making Ruth his wife once he cleared up some family business. Matter of fact, he was bold in providing for her, protecting her, and making provision in defending her honor. Ruth was blessed with a man of good character and reputation and turned her mourning into dancing. To all my Sista’s may God bless us to be patient in receiving the gift of companionship of a man worthy of our love.  To all my brotha’s may you also receive your Princess worthy of your heart at the proper time. Bless.

Is It Real

Sabreehna S. Essien, MPH

Is It Real?

Well I must confess

When one professes love

You get put to the test

What type of love is it?

Is it lust?

Is it infatuation?

Is it your imagination?

Like steel is it real

Able to overcome life’s trials and resist the slightest apprehension

Bending to release tension that comes through trying circumstances

Like rubber can it flex the blows of imperfection?

Wrong attitudes, great disappointments, and misperceptions

You know love is a principle that cannot be compromised

Stable and steady like a drop of rain in due season

Fresh like a fragrant flower in bloom

Powerful and able to overcome every obstacle

Like an avalanche or torrent of rushing water

Like a tsunami washing over me through me

Use me God who is love

Written By: LaQuita S. Thurman 2008

Hope for the Hopeless

Sabreehna S. Essien, MPH

Psalms 23……Although I walk through the valley of the shadow of death…I will fear no evil…for You are with me.Amen….Father our hearts are grieved at the despair and destruction of our fellow neighbors..Jesus send your salvation and make us willing vessels to speak and live boldly even in the face of death…for if they crucified you in all your innocence what horror do we your people have ahead…strengthen our faith….and send the Comforter to these people crying out at the loss of their dear ones. This is my prayer in Jesus name. Amen.