What's Going On?

While it's been a minute since I've written a blog, I think I was inspired by both my partner Jblaze305 (if you haven't already, check out his blog too. He's a funny guy) and the going ons of my life at the moment.  When I thought about writing this blog, the title "What's Going On?" came to mind and reminded me of the late Marvin Gaye.  Me being the researcher that I am, I decided to get some history behind the singer.

Marvin Gaye is considered one of the most greatest singers and artist of all time.  He was known moreso for going against the norm and addressing issues of the environment and politics in the 70s (before some of ya'll, including myself a lil bit, was even thought of).  While known vocally as a great singer, what I found most interesting about him was his desire to play the back and do music that NEEDED to be expressed.  He didn't allow himself to be contained. It limited what was in him and just imagine if he did?  The world would not have been exposed to the powerful music that he presented in songs such as What's Going On?, Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology), and Inner City Blues (Make Me Wanna Holla).

I looked at my life and I saw some things that I was allowing to contain me; to stop me from moving forward.  I knew that in order to move forward, I needed to make a decision. I was asking myself, "What's going on?" I then realized that I needed to make a decision to allow The Father to have full control and operate in His Grace. Only then did it become evident that what's "on" is what He intended from the beginning: For me to win and for people to see His Goodness in my life.

It's been a tumultuous past year for you boy - all by choice. However, by the grace of God I am here and moving forward. I am encouraged that the best is only yet to come.

Be encouraged. What's happening in your life right now is only temporary if you allow yourself to really let go and let God. The first step is all on you...

Unconditionally,

Andre

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