The Colour and Power of Your Thoughts

Three Questions

2020-11-20T18:10:00.011-08:00

Three Questions

by Leo Tolstoy

Three Questions was first published in 1885 as part of Tolstoy's collection, What Men Live By, and Other Tales. "There is only one time that is important—Now! It is the most important time because it is the only time when we have any power."

Michael Sevier, Tolstoy for the Young, 1916

It once occurred to a certain king, that if he always knew the right time to begin everything; if he knew who were the right people to listen to, and whom to avoid; and, above all, if he always knew what was the most important thing to do, he would never fail in anything he might undertake.

And this thought having occurred to him, he had it proclaimed throughout his kingdom that he would give a great reward to anyone who would teach him what was the right time for every action, and who were the most necessary people, and how he might know what was the most important thing to do.

And learned men came to the King, but they all answered his questions differently.

In reply to the first question, some said that to know the right time for every action, one must draw up in advance, a table of days, months and years, and must live strictly according to it. Only thus, said they, could everything be done at its proper time. Others declared that it was impossible to decide beforehand the right time for every action; but that, not letting oneself be absorbed in idle pastimes, one should always attend to all that was going on, and then do what was most needful. Others, again, said that however attentive the King might be to what was going on, it was impossible for one man to decide correctly the right time for every action, but that he should have a Council of wise men, who would help him to fix the proper time for everything.

But then again others said there were some things which could not wait to be laid before a Council, but about which one had at once to decide whether to undertake them or not. But in order to decide that, one must know beforehand what was going to happen. It is only magicians who know that; and, therefore, in order to know the right time for every action, one must consult magicians.

Equally various were the answers to the second question. Some said, the people the King most needed were his councillors; others, the priests; others, the doctors; while some said the warriors were the most necessary.

To the third question, as to what was the most important occupation: some replied that the most important thing in the world was science. Others said it was skill in warfare; and others, again, that it was religious worship.

All the answers being different, the King agreed with none of them and gave the reward to none. But still wishing to find the right answers to his questions, he decided to consult a hermit, widely renowned for his wisdom.

The hermit lived in a wood which he never quitted, and he received none but common folk. So the King put on simple clothes, and before reaching the hermit's cell dismounted from his horse, and, leaving his body-guard behind, went on alone.

When the King approached, the hermit was digging the ground in front of his hut. Seeing the King, he greeted him and went on digging. The hermit was frail and weak, and each time he stuck his spade into the ground and turned a little earth, he breathed heavily.

The King went up to him and said: "I have come to you, wise hermit, to ask you to answer three questions: How can I learn to do the right thing at the right time? Who are the people I most need, and to whom should I, therefore, pay more attention than to the rest? And, what affairs are the most important, and need my first attention?"

The hermit listened to the King but answered nothing. He just spat on his hand and recommenced digging.

"You are tired," said the King, "let me take the spade and work awhile for you."

"Thanks!" said the hermit, and, giving the spade to the King, he sat down on the ground.

When he had dug two beds, the King stopped and repeated his questions. The hermit again gave no answer, but rose stretched out his hand for the spade and said:

"Now rest awhile-and let me work a bit."

But the King did not give him the spade and continued to dig. One hour passed, and another. The sun began to sink behind the trees, and the King, at last, stuck the spade into the ground and said:

"I came to you, a wise man, for an answer to my questions. If you can give me none, tell me so, and I will return home."

"Here comes someone running," said the hermit, "let us see who it is."

The King turned around, and saw a bearded man come running out of the wood. The man held his hands pressed against his stomach, and blood was flowing from under them. When he reached the King, he fell fainting on the ground moaning feebly. The King and the hermit unfastened the man's clothing. There was a large wound in his stomach. The King washed it as best he could, and bandaged it with his handkerchief and with a towel the hermit had. But the blood would not stop flowing, and the King, again and again, removed the bandage soaked with warm blood and washed and rebandaged the wound. When at last the blood ceased flowing, the man revived and asked for something to drink. The King brought fresh water and gave it to him. Meanwhile, the sun had set, and it had become cool. So the King, with the hermit's help, carried the wounded man into the hut and laid him on the bed. Lying on the bed the man closed his eyes and was quiet, but the King was so tired with his walk and with the work he had done, that he crouched down on the threshold, and also fell asleep--so soundly that he slept all through the short summer night. When he awoke in the morning, it was long before he could remember where he was, or who was the strange bearded man lying on the bed and gazing intently at him with shining eyes.

"Forgive me!" said the bearded man in a weak voice, when he saw that the King was awake and was looking at him.

"I do not know you, and have nothing to forgive you for," said the King.

"You do not know me, but I know you. I am that enemy of yours who swore to revenge himself on you because you executed his brother and seized his property. I knew you had gone alone to see the hermit, and I resolved to kill you on your way back. But the day passed and you did not return. So I came out of my ambush to find you, and I came upon your bodyguard, and they recognized me and wounded me. I escaped from them, but should have bled to death had you not dressed my wound. I wished to kill you, and you have saved my life. Now, if I live, and if you wish it, I will serve you as your most faithful slave and will bid my sons do the same. Forgive me!"

The King was very glad to have made peace with his enemy so easily and to have gained him for a friend, and he not only forgave him, but said he would send his servants and his own physician to attend him, and promised to restore his property.

Having taken leave of the wounded man, the King went out into the porch and looked around for the hermit. Before going away he wished once more to beg an answer to the questions he had put. The hermit was outside, on his knees, sowing seeds in the beds that had been dug the day before.

The King approached him and said:

"For the last time, I pray you to answer my questions, wise man."

"You have already been answered!" said the hermit, still crouching on his thin legs, and looking up at the King, who stood before him.

"How answered? What do you mean?" asked the King.

"Do you not see," replied the hermit. "If you had not pitied my weakness yesterday, and had not dug those beds for me, but had gone your way, that man would have attacked you, and you would have repented of not having stayed with me. So the most important time was when you were digging the beds, and I was the most important man, and to do me good was your most important business. Afterwards, when that man ran to us, the most important time was when you were attending to him, for if you had not bound up his wounds he would have died without having made peace with you. So he was the most important man, and what you did for him was your most important business. Remember then: there is only one time that is important-- Now! It is the most important time because it is the only time when we have any power. The most necessary man is he with whom you are, for no man knows whether he will ever have dealings with anyone else: and the most important affair is, to do him good because for that purpose alone was a man sent into this life!"

My Day by Jermaine Gordon Available now

2020-07-16T22:53:00.002-07:00

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Jermaine Gordon announces new album ‘Get Dressed’ and shares a track

2020-07-16T12:49:00.002-07:00

Jermaine Gordon Music

PRESS RELEASE

July 15, 2020

Jermaine Gordon announces new album

‘Get Dressed’ and shares a track

His second the album is on the way.

By Maureen Hamilton

Jermaine Gordon has shared the track ‘My Day’, one of the inspiring and easy listening songs from his upcoming second album. Describing his latest effort, Gordon explained that he wrote it while he was battling “one of the darkest periods of my life”.

He says, “The whole album is my journey towards becoming the ready bride of Christ – with stories of change, resilience, hope, forgiveness, sincerity, healing, worship and love. It also includes a stirring reminder about hell and the need to avoid sending our souls to hell”

“It is so amazing how as human beings we can alter our day by the words we believe and the pictures we hold in our minds. My golden rule in life is that once you have the right attitude, you are powerful beyond your wildest imagination. It is our attitude towards life that shapes and determines life’s attitude towards us.” Gordon continued.

The single ‘My Day’, is an acknowledgement that we have been given 24 hours to make the most effort to live our best life. The graphic design, done by Gordon’s own organisation, Colour Your Thoughts Media, is a bright gold display of an egg beaming out a brilliant light. Gordon says an egg symbolises new life, fertility, rebirth, resurrection and eternal life.

“It’s my day to be great, my day to show love, it’s my day to show someone the light...” It is set to be available on all online platforms on July 17, 2020.

The past two years have also seen Gordon release standalone singles ‘Heal Our Land’, ‘You Are God – Children’s version in Spanish and English,’ and ‘Holy Ghost Fire Medley’.

Gordon believes Jamaicans should not allow COVID-19 to rob them of their indomitable and excellent spirit. We should dance, celebrate and be happy with each other in our homes for all the Lord has done regardless of the circumstances.

For further information, fans can check his official website: www.jermainedgordon.com and his YouTube TV.

I Love Music

2020-06-09T12:17:00.001-07:00

What is that one thing you are known for?

Do you enjoy doing it?

A few years ago I realised that we often cheat ourselves in saying we love something yet we hardly spend any time doing it, we don't protect our time with it and rarely do we plan for it.

I was so convinced of this that I decided to conduct a simple survey in my office.

So one weekday morning I went around the office interviewing my managers, colleagues and just about anyone who made themselves available.

It was easy for me to conduct the survey without being questioned why as I was always seen as the one who planned social and interactive activities for our staff and team. You can call it that I was that guy, the guy who stimulated everyone's emotional intelligence.

My findings were more than I ever thought or imagined.

I asked three simple questions:

What is it that you absolutely love and enjoy doing?
How often do you engage in this habit, activity etc?
What do you believe is the reason you do spend more time doing what you love?

One of my respondents confessed that she loves going to the beach and hadn't done so in twelve years.

I occasionally had to just tell people the truth, 'You don't love it, stop lying to yourselves!'

I believe we allow too much room for love to be confusing to us and others.

When you love it, it shows, 'a blind man can see it from afar', a figure of speech.

Let's simplify our lives some more.

The pandemic has certainly helped some of us so far.

You know you are already living your best life when you don't have to make too many personal adjustments when it comes down to a matter of life or death such as a pandemic.

Live your best life now!

Start today.

Too many say they will start living tomorrow, don't be that guy.

No More Stress: Help Yourself

2020-05-18T11:10:00.007-07:00

Here are three key questions to ask yourself if you are feeling stressed or overwhelmed.

What is the source of my pressure or stress?
Why is it impacting me the way it is?
What can I do about it?

It's always important to identify the source of our stress (stressors) and be honest and accurate in defining it, otherwise resolving it becomes more complicated than it really should be. Looking at how others are dealing with similar situations is also a great idea to help you to be more creative, hopeful and at ease.

After you have clearly identified the true source of your stress, then the next step is to consider whether you want to give so much power to this thing or person etc. If it is one of your 'necessary evils' then begin to dialogue with someone trustworthy how you can better deal with it. Sometimes too, we just need to give ourselves a break and rest up and come again.

Finally, we are not only responsible but we are also response-able.

We should always aim to act or respond, and avoid reacting. As I plan and pray for each of my daily activities, it also helps me to grow in strength and drive to face the challenges of the coming day. Spend thoughtful time planning and strategising over what needs your attention, avoid negative energy, talk and thinking, in the end, it will only hurt you more.

Ask yourself what works for you in relieving your stress. Is it conversations, is it music, praying, reading, playing, walking etc?

It is important to know yourself and know what works for you in these challenging times.

You are loved and appreciated.

Author Brings 360 Degrees Of Influence, Inspiration For Jamaica's Children

2020-05-03T05:33:00.001-07:00

Author Brings 360 Degrees Of

Influence, Inspiration For Jamaica’s Children

Published:Sunday | November 17, 2019 | 12:40 AMChristopher Thomas - Gleaner Writer -

WESTERN BUREAU:

While Jamaica has had several intervention programmes for steering children away from negative behaviours and influences, author and publisher Dr Jermaine Gordon has aspired to positively influence children, their parents and teachers through his Inspiring Our Future 360 Degrees programme since its launch in 2015.

The programme, which has been taken into some 65 schools across Jamaica over the last four years, uses music and journaling activities for students up to the high-school and college level as a way of allowing them to express their thoughts and feelings. Parents and teachers are also targeted with the aim of helping them to better understand how to relate to the children under their care.

Gordon told The Sunday Gleaner that the programme started out of his desire to address society’s decrease in morality. According to him, he was inspired to create Inspiring Our Future after seeking divine wisdom on how to resolve that concern.

“I started this programme about four years ago, in response to some concerns I had when I looked at the society’s decaying morals and values. I asked myself, ‘What kind of intervention is necessary to fix some of these issues that we’re seeing coming from our young people’?” Gordon recalled.

“I sought the Lord and asked Him what I could do to help the society, and He said to me, ‘Use what I have given you, the arts.’ I am gifted in the arts, as I play various instruments, I do painting, and I am the author of colouring books and journals through a publishing company that I have.”

For this year, Gordon and his associates want to take the Inspiring Our Future programme to 200,000 children across Jamaica. Since January, they have gone to 24 schools in three different parishes, encouraging students to focus on forgiveness instead of taking revenge and acting violently against persons who have wronged them.

200,000 CHILDREN TO BE EXPOSED

“We want to expose at least 200,000 children to the programme this year, and we want to just go in and make presentations, use storytelling with music, and bring home our points and messages. We encourage forgiveness, and we talk about the fact that we’re advocates of forgiveness because that is playing a key role in how our society behaves, where there’s a never-ending saga in which we retaliate,” Gordon explained.

“Since this year alone we have done about 24 schools in St James, St Catherine and Kingston. The feedback has been quite positive and tremendous, and even now we’re looking at how we can do more. The tools we use are both preventative and corrective, in terms of preventing potential violence and correcting it as well.”

Students who take part in the programme are encouraged to write in journals and play music as a means of redirecting their energies from violence and other negative outlets. The programme also analyses and provides assistance in developing the relationships students have with parents and teachers.

“We give the children journals that are for 40 days in which they are supposed to journal their issues. We encourage them to vent on the pages of their journal, so whatever is bothering you, instead of venting on another student, you vent on the page of your journal,” Gordon explained.

“When we say 360 degrees, we’re also looking at it from the parenting perspective, from the home perspective, from the school perspective, and in other areas where children interact,” Gordon added. “We want to impact parents and also teachers, those persons who impart information to children, because how many teachers know how to identify a gifted child versus thinking the child talks too much and needs to sit down?”

The objective of Gordon’s programme is similar to the Violence Prevention Alliance’s (VPA) Child Resiliency Programme, which began in 2006 as an outreach arm of the Hope United Church. That programme, which began operating out of the VPA in 2014, promotes the physical, social, cognitive, vocational, and moral competence of pre-adolescents.

There are also parallels to the Ministry of Justice’s child diversion programme, which is scheduled to be rolled out this month and is designed to steer children away from wayward activities.

See Story In The Jamaican Gleaner

2020-04-22T06:00:00.000-07:00

I am happy that I have come to the place where I can agree that, ‘there is nothing wrong with making mistakes, but one should always make new ones.

A COVID-19 Prayer and Other Sicknesses

2020-04-21T13:19:00.003-07:00

I have asked the Lord to do this for you:

If you’ve got an *unwanted guest* in your body such as an infection, virus, inflammation or disease of any sort.

I pray that without hesitation your immune system will step in, like a bouncer who means business.

I command your body to release white blood cells and other chemicals that will destroy these threats right now in the name of His son Jesus Christ.

That elite squad of agents that zap invaders in your body -- like bacteria, viruses, and fungi -- In this hour, we come into agreement that they must now zoom through your entire body and defend you, powered by the blood of Christ Jesus.

We close all ports of entry into your body by these viruses and activate the wisdom needed to stay well and healthy in this hour.

If you are not ill, as these aliens position themselves to attack your body they will not be able to get in through a cut, ride in on something you ate, filter through the air, or wait on a coin for you to touch it and then rub your eyes.

It shall not happen in Jesus' name.

In the time of trouble, God promises He will hide you in His Pavillion.

Say with me:

White blood cells, do your work now in my body as you aim to destroy these unwelcome guests.

Hack the germs code and destroy them.

My body will not fight against itself.

I thank God for His supernatural power at work in me right now.

Amen

~ Dr. Jermaine Gordon

Jamaican school children singing gospel music in devotion

2019-03-11T07:30:00.000-07:00

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New Website for POUR OUT IN ME PRAYER JOURNAL

2019-03-10T09:00:00.000-07:00

On February 9, 2019, in Kingston Jamaica during the hosting of the launch of the New Pour Out In Me Prayer Journal, by prolific author and writer Dr J. D. Gordon, a new website was also launched.
See here:

http://www.pjhabit.com

CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH:

2019-02-23T05:25:00.002-08:00

‘Dr. Jermaine Gordon among the honourable mentions for 2019’

February 21, 2019 - Jamaican born, Dr. Jermaine Gordon is on the VIP guest list to attend Toronto’s fourth annual TD Bank Black Diamond Ball, to be held at the luxurious Fairmont Royal York Hotel on Saturday, February 23, 2019. As one of the largest celebrations of black history month in North America, the event will be filled with entertainers, business leaders and community members for a night of unforgettable music dance and food by today’s hottest local and international talents.

The event is a black-tie affair and is part of TD Bank’s cultural events, showcasing the past and present accomplishments of Black Canadians in arts, entertainment and culture.

Dr. Jermaine Gordon is the recipient of two awards from The Canadian International Chaplaincy Association/CICA International University and Seminary and The Word of Life Ministries International/WOLMI. Dr. Gordon was honoured for his outstanding contribution to international gospel music and ministry.

Dr. Gordon is also the founder of ‘Inspiring Our Future 360°’, an emerging intervention programme geared towards empowering Jamaican children and youths. With the use of art, music, story-telling and some of the most common habits of success, these black children are motivated and inspired to live purposefully.

Dr. Gordon also launched a new journal, which he hopes to make an even greater impact, as the programme aims to impact another 1,200 children in 2019, bringing them hope, love and healing. Dr. Gordon says, ‘When you dedicate your life and time to doing important things, you meet important people who are also doing important things, what are important things? Anything that is not about you.’

Black Diamond Ball is organized by ArtXperiential, a not-for-profit organization with a mission to support emerging and established artists, encouraging dialogue and experimentation through workshops, events and exhibition opportunities.

Dr. Jermaine Gordon will be in attendance, among over 1,000 other celebrities, dignitaries and artist of all sorts. He is to receive honourable mention during the hosting of the event.

You can get more information from The Jamaican Author and artiste’s official website, www.jermainedgordon.com.

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The Miserable Rhetoric

2019-01-28T22:28:00.004-08:00

You are miserable because

Someone stepped on your ego

Someone fail to satisfy your yearning libido

Someone said the wrong things about you

Someone disappointment is making you blue

Someone missed place your stuff

Someone have you thinking, “I have had enough!”

Someone’s sulking driving you up the walls so infectious

Someone robbed you of your precious

Someone is tearing your name apart

Someone made you feel like disappearing like a fart

Someone is not like you

Someone lied to you

Not living their life according to your beliefs

Oh what grief

But…

The physically suffering children

The people who abuse, hate and kill them

The starving and hungry doesn’t make you sad

Their innocent blood on the streets doesn’t make you feel bad

No misery for me,

In the name of love and justice make whatever it you are about

Really count

Choose Your Echo

2018-07-08T08:26:00.003-07:00

Today a fellow musician and friend shared this profound lesson with me, a lesson worth recounting and worth sharing.

✍ Choose ur Echo
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A man was taking his son on a walk in a nearby forest. Suddenly the boy tripped and feeling a sharp pain, he screams "AHHHH!"
Surprised, he hears a voice coming from the mountain, "AHHHH!" He was taken aback as it was his first experience of an echo.
Filled with curiosity, he screams: "Who are you?", but the only answer he received was , "Who are you?"
This made him angry, so he shouted, "You are a coward!" and the voice answered "You are a coward!"
He looked at his father and asked "Dad what's going on. Whose he talking back at me?"
"Son," the man replies, " pay attention. Say something nice to him
Then he screams, "I love you!" The voice answers, "I love you!"
Realising his son's confusion the man takes over the conversation with nature and shouts
"You are wonderful!" and the voice answered, "You are wonderful!"
The boy is thrilled but still can't understand what is going on.
The father explains, "Son, people call this an ECHO, but truly it is LIFE. Life always gives you back what you give out. Life is a mirror of your actions.
If you want more love, give more love. If you want more kindness, give more kindness. If you want understanding and respect, give understanding and respect. If you want people to be patient with you, then be patient with them.
This rule of nature applies to every aspect of our lives. An echo is nature's way of teaching us to do unto others what we wish them to do to us and wish for others what we wish for ourselves.
Life always gives you back what you give out...
Your life is not a coincidence, but a mirror of your own doings.
Choose your ECHO ! Send out blessings and receive blessings in return.

My echo to you today is love, peace and happiness. Send me back your echo.🙏🙏😇🌟

All rights reserved.

I am not the owner of this work “Choose Your Echo”

By J.D. Gordon (Author of the Colour and Power of Your Thoughts)
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TWO NEW SINGLES RELEASE: YAG & HGFM

2018-05-13T22:27:00.002-07:00

TWO NEW SINGLES RELEASE: ‘YOU ARE GOD – CHILDREN’S VERSION’ (ENGLISH AND SPANISH) AND ‘HOLY GHOST FIRE MEDLEY’

POSTED ON FEBRUARY 27, 2018

‘Save our children’, the plight that echoes around the world, spurred noted contemporary psalmist, writer, author and artiste Jermaine D. Gordon into action. Lending his voice to the cause, Gordon is set to release the children’s version of one of his most loved hit songs, YOU ARE GOD (Holy & Righteous), recorded in both English and Spanish. The song showcases the rich, beautiful and innocent voices of fifteen students from seven of the inner city schools in Kingston, Jamaica, adding a sentimental tone to the uplifting, inspiring track.

‘Our children are not singing the way they are supposed to’, says Gordon, ‘Their voices have a key role to play in the advancement of any well-thinking society and as such this must be preserved according to Psalm 8:2’.

Supporters and fans of Jermaine D. Gordon will be able to dance and move to the pulsating beat of the ‘Holy Ghost Fire Medley’, a bonus track that Gordon will release in conjunction with the children’s version of YOU ARE GOD. ‘Holy Ghost Fire Medley’ captures the deep, authentic Jamaican sound which was more popular during Gordon’s childhood years. In Gordon’s own words: ‘These are the types of songs we use to sing from our spirits when the burdens and pressures of life became agonizing. We sang them to encourage and reassure ourselves that better days are coming, while the singing experience left us with a much-elevated faith and spirit.’

Both songs were written and arranged by Jermaine D. Gordon, with supporting production credits given to Othneil (Ottey) Lewis and Dwain Campbell-Fletcher (Barbwiya music). The children’s song is the first of twelve tracks to be included in a forthcoming project titled ‘Let the Children Sing’, in which inner-city children and choirs sing Jamaican gospel music.

On March 21, 2018, both singles are expected to be available online on iTunes, CD Baby, and other online music distribution websites, as well as on the artist's official website: www.jermainedgordon.com.

For more information, please contact Tanesia at 1 (876) 538 1966, or email: jgbooking1@gmail.com

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Jermaine Gordon To Release Latest Single, Heal Our Land

2017-11-23T06:34:00.001-08:00

Jermaine Gordon To Release Latest Single, Heal Our Land

Kingston, Jamaica – Internationally acclaimed, award-winning song writer and Gospel Artiste, Mr. Jermaine Gordon, is proud to announce the release of his latest single, Heal Our Land. Starting November 27, 2017, the single will become available through Mr. Gordon’s website, www.jermainedgordon.com. To celebrate the single’s release, Mr. Gordon will make a special offer to his fans, making Heal Our Land available for free download from his website, for up to 48 hours after its release.

Mr. Gordon has written and performed three hit songs from his debut album: You Are God, Holy & Righteous, My Shackles Are Broken and Thine is the Kingdom. You Are God, Holy & Righteous is Mr. Gordon’s most popular single to date, receiving constant airplay, throughout the past five years, in the Caribbean, USA, Columbia, Kenya and Ghana.

Heal Our Land is a cry for healing, and for God to teach people to love one another, as, according to Mr. Gordon, “He is, after all, Love, and He is Compassion.” Partly inspired by the true story of an impoverished mother-of-fourteen, who has seen some of her children grow up to become a scourge to society, Mr. Gordon commented on the song’s hapless protagonist, saying that “As she aged and became sickly she also suffered emotional pain from being neglected by her children and grandchildren.”

The song was recorded during a spirited, live-instrument recording session, which took place in the island of Jamaica. Heal Our Land is one of the 12 tracks in total that are included in Mr. Gordon’s much-anticipated new album, which is set to be released in early 2018.

Heal Our Land may also be downloaded through texting the word ‘HEAL’ to a given telephone number.

Starting November 28^th, 2017, Heal Our Land will be available on iTunes, CD Baby and other online music distribution websites. Part of the proceeds from the song’s sales will be donated to charity.

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To learn more about Mr. Jermaine Gordon, please visit: www.jermainedgordon.com

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Jermaine Gordon Thine is the Kingdom remix official music video

2017-06-30T10:23:00.001-07:00

The Lord Jesus, taught us how to pray.

Prayer has been more than a habit for me and my family as a child and as an adult.

It is way of life, it is our way of remaining in contact with our creator, God.

We are challenged on every side to find creative and interesting ways to help the next generation give prayer and praying to the Lord, Jehovah the pre-eminence it deserves in our daily lives.

Enjoy this amazing video and feel free to LIKE - SUBSCRIBE - COMMENT - SHARE.

New Music Video Promo: After 7 Years

2017-05-31T15:07:00.001-07:00

BAD TALK and BAD THINKING

2016-10-31T07:45:00.002-07:00

I have found that my nation speaks so badly and destructively; we are constantly cussing, swearing and ripping each other to pieces with our tongue.

- Husbands ripping wives to pieces...

- Wives ripping husbands to pieces...

- Outsiders ripping marriages to pieces...

- Parents speaking so badly about their children and

- Children learning the habits and ways of the parents...

- Teachers cussing children and children cussing teachers...

- Adults who have nothing good to say about their boss, their church leaders, government and the list goes on...

- Broken friendships speaking badly and revealing secrets...

These are all as a result of how we think about each other... and to an extend how we also see ourselves...

Think kind thoughts towards each other...

Will you?

Their is an evil desire in so many of us to control the way people behave and think and so when others are not like us, we cuss and spread all kinds of stuff about them...

It is way too easy to have "magga dawg tun roun an bite yu afta yu sorry fi him."

The truth is so many are unhappy with themselves yet they are still determined to change others to be like them...

Our phone conversations are loud, boisterous and filled with gossip and other people's affairs...

If disrespectful/dishonorable speaking was a crime then the entire nation would perhaps be placed behind bars...

We judge and often are so wrong with our judgement while creating more mischief and confusion...

It is not a surprise that Solomon says much speaking leads to much sin...

Yes we have crime, violence, scamming, corruption and a host of other ills...

But many have killed others without pulling a trigger...

So many have taken their own lives because of what was said...

We must begin to look at how we treat each other...

We must...we must not believe that we must always have an opinion on everything...

Don't be quick to speak...shut you mouth...

On the scene of an accident, check how quickly and easily we pronounce the person dead?

The irony of it all:

Some things we believe are the worse and others we tolerate but do you know how many lives have been lost because of words and what others say and think?

We need a wake up call...

Our tongue is evil and so we are reaping the harvest of what we have sown in every aspect of our lives...

Today and everyday I am making a recommitment to speak better of my people and to think kind thoughts towards them...

When will begin to teach our people to lift up their heads and cleanse their mouth, and wash their evil thoughts?

- Speak kind words...

- Think kind thoughts...

Who knows my kind words might just let God give a guilty man or woman another chance... who doesn't need a second chance?

#loveoneanother #forgiveeveryday #Dontspeakbadanoutme #dontspeakbadaboutyourself

#dontspeakbadaboutothers

#speaklife #blessandnotcurse #dontcursemarriages #dontcurseleaders
By J.D. Gordon (Author of the Colour and Power of Your Thoughts)
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When I say I am a Christian

2016-09-04T07:11:00.000-07:00

When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting "I'm clean livin'."
I'm whispering "I was lost,
Now I'm found and forgiven."

When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble
and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak
And need His strength to carry on.

When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed
And need God to clean my mess.

When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I'm not claiming to be perfect,
My flaws are far too visible
But, God believes I am worth it.

When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I still feel the sting of pain.
I have my share of heartaches
So I call upon His name.

When I say ... "I am a Christian"
I'm not holier than thou,
I'm just a simple sinner
Who received God's good grace, somehow

By J.D. Gordon (Author of the Colour and Power of Your Thoughts)
Listen to his music here: YOUTUBE

~ Adopted from Maya Angelou

Short skirts and more...

2016-06-21T22:25:00.000-07:00

A girl bought an iPad. When her father saw it, He asked her "What was the 1st thing you did when you bought it?

"I put an anti-scratch sticker on the screen and bought a cover for the iPad" she replied.

"Did someone force you to do so?"
- "No"

"Don't you think it's an insult to the manufacturer?"
- "No dad! In fact they even recommend using a cover for the iPad"

"Did you cover it because it was cheap & ugly?"
- "Actually, I covered it because I didn't want it to get damage and decrease in value."

"When you put the cover on, didn't it reduce the iPad's beauty?"
- "I think it looks better and it is worth it for the protection it gives my iPad."

The father looked lovingly at his daughter and said,"Yet if I had asked you to cover your body which is much more precious than the iPad, would you have readily agreed???"

She was mute.....

~ Indecent dressing and exposure of your body reduces your value and respect.

#coverup #protectyourbody #protectyouripad

By J.D. Gordon (Author of the Colour and Power of Your Thoughts)
Listen to his music here: YOUTUBE

Someone's love mean the world to you...

2016-06-10T07:18:00.000-07:00

Let's face it, you don't want the world to be paying attention to you; you really want the attention of that one person who means so much to you. So get off social media and go bond with the one whose love means the world to you.

By J.D. Gordon (Author of the Colour and Power of Your Thoughts)
Listen to his music here: YOUTUBE

Do you always have to be reminded?

2016-06-01T09:10:00.002-07:00

Do you need reminders of important things?

Sometimes no matter how important some things are, some folks still need a little nudge every now and again.

I have seen parents become so angry at their child not taking home his/her pencil from school when the grownups sometimes don’t even know who last borrowed their pen.

I know, that right there is for another blog…

(Smile)

The writer Peter said, “So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have.” – 1 Peter 2:12

After that verse he went on to say in verse thirteen:

“I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of this body,”

It is always good to be in a position to be able to remind others of what is good and godly.

I believe that once we are gentle with our reminders and kind people are usually more apt to receive, of course it a few exceptions.

We must not become offended by others nonchalant attitude towards God and the things of God.
We must not become offended by others nonchalant regard for the things we hold dear.

Every moment is a moment to grow, share, love and believe.

Our human nature more often than not will lead us down the wrong path.

Look at this…

Peter then went on to say in verse 15 of said chapter that he wanted to leave a good legacy

“And I will make every effort to see that after my departure you will always be able to remember these things.”

My question to you now is very simple.

What lessons did you learn or were reminded of during the month of May (the month just ended) that you now need to take note of in June (the new month)?

· Make a list…

· Create a plan as to how you will apply each of these lessons daily…

· Daily you must do something in line with where you want to go…

I want to also encourage you to identify those things that you really want to be reminded of throughout the month. e.g. I want to be reminded of God's love for me or I want to be told I am loved and appreciated.

Its really so important that you always know what fuel you need in your tank to keep you going.

Happy New Month – Happy June!

By J.D. Gordon (Author of the Colour and Power of Your Thoughts)
Listen to his music here: YOUTUBE

I Have an Expensive Taste

2016-05-30T09:44:00.001-07:00

Wait a minute. You don’t know me. Before you judge me.

I simply love something then later on learn how expensive it really is.
I do not go around desiring only what is outside of my budget, that’s farthest from the truth.
I however, love something, style, make and then later on find out it’s not so affordable.

There are those who believe that the image of a man in a fine-tailored suit is to the female of the species what the image of a woman in lingerie is to a man: 'Oozing sexiness.'

It’s true, fine suits and tuxedos have almost always been the height of male fashion, lending wearer status and attendant charisma, machismo, and utter confidence.

On the other hand, the suit has lately been largely shunned by the high-flying, uber class of CEOs like Mark Zuckerberg and Larry Page, with Silicone Valley bigwigs favouring jeans and scrappy tees as the suit becomes increasingly associated with the stuffy, high-powered finance magnate. It’s really all about how you wear it.

Although luxury fashion and beauty is normally associated with women, in the world of luxury fabrics and tailoring some of the most expensive men’s suits are still ludicrously extravagant in terms of pricing and quality. Most of us might blanch at the necessity of paying US$1,000 for a nice suit.

Despite these blaring truths, I openly admit that I do not know the brands and especially the more expensive ones. It’s really neither here nor there for me. When I look at it or when I put it on, no matter who likes it, if I am not feeling it, it’s a no go.

Why don’t we pursue our expensive taste more often than not?

There are several varying answers to that question.

I know I prefer to give away my cash than use it to spend on something expensive for myself.

I have learnt to balance and appreciate the much finer things in life.

DISCLAIMER: I am in no way suggesting that those who persistently pursue their expensive taste are not appreciative of the finer things in life.

People always find ways to get whatever it is that they want from life. Our desires are amazing motivators to get us there and attract what we want.

By J.D. Gordon (Author of the Colour and Power of Your Thoughts)
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The Story Of The Tiny Green Frog

2016-05-28T10:43:00.001-07:00

The Story Of The Tiny Green Frog

There once was a bunch of tiny green frogs who got together to arrange a competition to reach to the top of the highest tower in town.

As the date for the competition was announced, the news spread everywhere and crowd in large numbers gathered around the tower to see this interesting competition and cheer on the contestants.

The crowd did not really believe any of these little frogs were going to make it to the top of the tower. Yet they were curious…

The competition began, the frogs quickly started to ascend and the crowd cheered!

As a few moments passed, someone from the crowd shouted, "Not a chance that they will succeed! The tower is too high!"

Another spectator said, "Yes, they will never make it to the top. It's way too difficult!"

As the competition continued, some of the tiny frogs began collapsing. One by one… tired… exhausted… But the race continued… as those who still had the fight left, passionately continued to climb higher and higher…

In the excitement and anxiety the crowd continued to yell, "It is too difficult. No one will make it!"

More tiny frogs got tired and gave up. They all continued to give up one by one, until there was only ONE little frog left in the competition who continued to climb higher and higher and higher…

This one wouldn’t give up!

This one tiny frog who, after a big effort was the only one who reached the top! This little soul was the winner! He made it! He got the glory!

Naturally, everyone wanted to know how this one tiny frog managed to pull it off when every other contestant gave up. Everybody wanted to know how this tiny frog had found the strength to reach this goal that everyone else thought it was impossible. So, they asked questions.

It turned out that the winner was deaf.

The Moral Of The Story

Be deaf when people tell you that you can not fulfill your dreams and goals. [tweet this]

Winners never pay attention to what other people’s opinions are when it comes to their dreams and goals.

Focus on your goal and march in confidence.

People who are not playing with you, people who are not helping you reach your destination, will always have opinions and generally – a negative one. Do not pay any attention to them.

- Adapted

By J.D. Gordon (Author of the Colour and Power of Your Thoughts)
Listen to his music here: YOUTUBE

The Colour and Power of Your Thoughts: I am always tired: Why?

2016-05-27T07:39:00.001-07:00

The Colour and Power of Your Thoughts: I am always tired: Why?: Do you always complain about being tired?

Do you know anyone who is always complaining of being tired?

They get plenty of sleep but are still exhausted.

Some persons blame their busy lifestyle, some blame their job, the children, the absence of support and so on...