My Joy in the Morning: Rising from the Ashes
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October 8, 2010, Fall is approaching and its exceptionally warm in my jacket as it reflects the moon and chilled wind. I meet Doug as I am throwing some unneeded papers in the trash at the Vista Transit Center. His aged, multicolored hair is hid under his ball cap that matches his green jacket and “high water” jeans. “Hello,” I greet him as I attempt to focus on him, verses the weathered suitcase and clear trash bag of bottles and cans that circle him. He leans on the wall with his book, “Hey,” he responds and immediately I am reminded of my duty. “Have you ever read the bible?” Looking up, he smiles a yellow glow of joy, “Yep!” So I nod, “Ever accepted Christ?” He nods, “Yep!” Taking my hands out of my pockets and leaning on the railing, I tilt my head to offer “When is the last time you prayed?” “This morning.” Well now I am interested and ready to share me Jesus! “How was you day?” With the book now closed and to his side he shares, “It was good.” Wanting more detail i ask, “What made it good?” Lifting his eyes and book to the sky he exhaled, “I got a job!” Doug is not a homeless man but he has been through some difficult times and many let downs. With nothing left to give he went to God in prayer for what he needed and then went searching for what was already his. There is a “Doug” in all of us, hard times have come and we just need a break in life. Follow scripture and let not your faith be in vain but let it live through your actions. Go get what you have been praying/hoping for.
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Life presents the greatest benefits: struggles, pain, tears, fears. That's what it is all about, right? My Joy in the Morning: Rising from the Ashes doesn't simply provide tools; it gives examples, experiences, and expressions of what life truly is: an opportunity to rise from the ashes.
Terrence truly has a passion for knowledge and encourages everyone to do four things daily:
• Open every day in prayer.
• Find one Scripture that relates to your goal or emotions.
• Keep a calendar to track and schedule life progress.
• Jot down feelings, emotions, prayers, and ideas in a journal to express what God has on your heart.
“Though your beginning was small,
Yet your latter end would increase abundantly.”
—Job 8:7
About the Author
Terrence J. White’s passion is to enlighten others about the kingdom of God and in turn train them to do the same. Raised in Memphis, Tennessee, he currently rests his head in San Diego, California. A student at Grand Canyon University, he is seeking a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Christian Studies to help facilitate his calling to pastor. His House International Covenant Church is his home where he drums, teaches the youth, and mentors Christian brothers and sisters. His vision for My Joy in the Morning: Rising from the Ashes is a vision God gave him one day while on the train headed to work. He compiled his studies, personal life experiences, and the experiences of those who surround him. His aim is to open the lives and minds of individuals who seek to rise from daily struggles and seek God daily to receive their joy in the morning.