"Love Compelled Me To"

No, I didn't have to do what I did and go where I "went,"
I didn't have to go "there,"
I wasn't brought "here,"
And no I wasn't "sent."

I followed my heart, lead by my intuition,
That whatsoever I feel in my heart,
I will act out in complete submission.

I will do whatever needs to be done, fulfilling the purpose within the plan and mitigating any deviations that might be out on the horizon.

I have tried it my way and since I am attempting it again, I concede that my initial attempt had entirely too much to do with me.

Therefore, I have removed the "me," flipped the "m" to a "w" that now includes and states "we."

I do not pretend to know what I do not know, but I am so compelled to go where I must grow.

GOD is efficient with respect to what I ultimately need, thus providing the food FOR the thought that shall continually feed, my soul for the sole purpose of making me a better me, by way of relinquishing "me" in lieu of "we."

"Love Compelled Me To" tell you,
By way of my physical presence,
That, I'm here!

Love and My Mother are My Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are My Motivation!
Love and My Mother are My Celebration!
Love and My Mother are My Dedication!

All the Best, All the Time!

Smile and Love Always!
Corey A. Ford

"Love Me"

An ounce of doubt could never replace the pound of Love that this ton of emotions spills over for you.

What I see today, is what I felt on yesterday, which has me looking forward to tomorrow, knowing that you will be a part of it.

Stop reflecting on the past by embracing the future happiness, that forgot to remember the mistakes of before.

No need to knock, for I have intentionally left the door open for you to make your grand entrance to the corridor of my heart.

When I first said "YES," I knew that you were the "ONE."

I continually feel Blessed from both the Father AND the Son.

The Smile that you bestow upon me could never be replicated for another and what I have come to know about you, I Love the fact that you are a dedicated daughter, sister, future wife and Loving Mother.

The physical beauty needs no introduction because the internal beauty speaks for itself.

You make me Smile as if I've never Smiled before.

You make me want to open up each and every one of the previously closed doors.

You are the representation of my infatuation that has turned into, all of the Love that I have reserved, solely for you.

The way that you "Love Me" has everything to do, and is one of the very reasons, why I Love you too!

"Love Me"

Love and My Mother are My Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are My Motivation!
Love and My Mother are My Celebration!
Love and My Mother are My Dedication!

All the Best, All the Time!

Smile and Love Always!
Corey A. Ford

"ALL, Not Some"

Over my Life I have been conditioned to fight for what I believe in, who I believe in and what is ultimately right in addition to the right thing in which to do.

Good, bad or otherwise, it is far too easy for us to fall back on what we know, what we "think" we know and what we are "used" to doing: good, bad and otherwise.

But Faith! That ALMIGHTY component and daily ingredient compels us to relinquish all of what we know, what we "think" we know and what we are "used" to doing in lieu of, Faith, the size of a mustard seed.

Stillness does not equate to weakness. Stillness is the window to GOD's strength. And you cannot admire it, if you are constantly moving, hence.

In recent times, I have caught myself "moving" and "responding" as opposed to "witnessing" and "admiring" the impeccable brilliance of my Loving Father!

I chastise my son in order to show him that there is only one...way in which to do the right thing.

But, I am not just a Father, for I am ALSO a son, that needs to be reminded from time to time, even in most recent times.

I Pray for,
I choose to,
Live and reside in Peace and Happiness.

Therefore, it is incumbent upon me, you and us to rise, stand, and let "GOD" fight our battles, "ALL, Not Some," good, bad and otherwise.

For we belong to "HIM," by way of "ALL, Not Some."

Love and My Mother are My Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are My Motivation!
Love and My Mother are My Celebration!
Love and My Mother are My Dedication!

All the Best, All the Time!

Smile and Love Always!
Corey A. Ford

"Cannot Afford It"

Once upon a time, I heard someone say, "If you have to ask the price, then you cannot afford it."

As a young boy this concept baffled me because I did not see it that way. Perhaps the person asking needed to know in order to take the information and make an "informed" decision with respect to what they intended on purchasing?

How could someone just make a blanket assumption as to whether or not another person could afford it or not? But when you do not reside within that demographic, perhaps your perception of their reality is skewed.

Truth be told there are a lot of things in this world that we have a tendency to want, pursue and even purchase that we knowingly cannot afford.

Truth be told, we have a tendency to live beyond our means with champagne taste, beer money and no disposable cash to claim via our name.

But this Blog is not solely in reference to the physical items that we adorn ourselves in and with or the pricey cars that we like to see ourselves riding around in. No this Blog is all encompassing with respect to how we truly live our lives.

Can we really truly afford to break up our families thinking that the grass is greener on the other side?

Can you really afford that indiscretion that forever shattered the bond of trust, for a moment of selfishness?

Can I really afford to not be the Father to my children that I am for the sake of doing whatever it is that "Corey" wants to do, in a non-selfless capacity?

Can we really truly afford to exist within this world without any knowledge of the greatness of GOD and all that HE has to offer us should we only be obedient to HIS Word?

Can we really afford to not put our best foot forward knowing that GOD will more than meet us halfway? Especially with the caveat being, that Faith without works, is dead.

Perhaps they were indeed right all along?

"If you have to ask the price, then you "Cannot Afford It.""

I can ill-afford to position myself on the outskirts of GOD's Grace and Mercy, the Love of my children, the Blessings of today, the promise of tomorrow, the future fervent and devoted Love of my Life, my Wife, and the protection that my LORD and Savior offers me as HIS child.

If you have to ask the price, then NO, you "Cannot Afford It."

Love and My Mother are My Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are My Motivation!
Love and My Mother are My Celebration!
Love and My Mother are My Dedication!

All the Best, All the Time!

Smile and Love Always!
Corey A. Ford

"Milestones"

Life is chalk full of "firsts" and "next's" so long as we are willing participants moving towards progression and not regressing at the sight nor sound of fear.  The next chapter in our lives is contingent upon our completion of the current chapter in our lives.  We move when it is time for us to move and we do so Prayerfully compatible with not necessarily what "we" want, but what HE wants for us to do and be.
 
It has been an honor and a privilege to have finished with one, knowing that my preparedness for the next is on tap and just an opportunity away.
 
Congratulations on the next chapter in your life.  May the previous chapter have provided you with all that you will need for the current chapter that is about to unfold.  But since GOD is ever present, the need to know is superseded by our smidgen of Faith, that whether or not we know for sure, the mere fact that HE knows is all that we need to know, until HE so deems it necessary for us, by way of revelation.
 
I'm here, I'm ready. I'm there, I'm gone!  The next chapter is yours, to graciously carry on.
 
Congratulations on your "Milestone" Mrs. Tibbs!
 
I look forward to reading the next chapter.  On this your last day, in all actuality your "first," it is time to turn the page in order to begin your "next."
 
Continued Blessings and thank GOD for our Life's "Milestones."

Love and My Mother are My Inspiration!
Love and My Mother are My Motivation!
Love and My Mother are My Celebration!
Love and My Mother are My Dedication!

All the Best, All the Time!

Smile and Love Always!
Corey A. Ford