Every since blog post on MTWM is designed to create conversation. This is one post that is near and dear to my heart. Enough so that I wrote a book about topics like these and the issues that are associated with them and I still post on this stuff much. I believe it matters that much so with or without the "like", the "retweet", or the "plus one", I have to do what matters and use my voice to make a difference. In advance, thank you to those that support me and support these kinds of posts. Under-served and underappreciated but to all the voices out there that care enough to keep talking...THANK YOU!
Below are two "love" letters that I sent out to my friends on the same day that consist of fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters. I chose not to post the responses or lack thereof but I'll tell you that it was one of the saddest things I've ever personally experienced since joining social media. And I mean that with all sincerity. Even sadder is that people care even less about it. You be the judge.
Sons, Brothers, and Fathers:
What are you railing against? Who do you toil for? What are you wrestling to attain? It's a foregone conclusion that the world at large sees you as failures and as the cause for most of the historical and biblical mistakes that have occurred. You are needed, cherished, and loved by few but derided and degraded by many. You have the lineage of a king but the appearance of a little child that struggles for acceptance. You have been emasculated, castrated, deceived, and used. The anger and frustration is justified and understandable but not the key to your release from those invisible prison walls.
Inside of you, beneath all of the decades of shame, contempt, and helplessness, lies the bejeweled, royal truth. You are a king. You may not see glimpses of it in your homes, schools, workplaces, or communities. Perhaps not even at the family reunions. But God made you special and He made you with a purpose. You don't have to curse incessantly, threaten, lift your hand in anger, or use earthly weapons to cement your status or position. It is already signed, sealed, and delivered. For the sake of those after you, those that read your posts, that listen to your voice, that love you, honor and respect you, hope and pray more for you, for them, seek that which makes you better and stronger. And forsake that which keeps incarcerated in ignorance and doubt. Your potential is beyond words, beyond your imagination. You are a King. Your kingdom awaits you.
Your friend,
YU
Daughters, Sisters, and Mothers:
I saw your profile picture. Cleavage showing. Check. Boobs perky and visible. Check. Legs waxed and propped up nicely. Check. Caboose looks tight. Check. The atmosphere is set. Check. Everybody that sees it "likes" it. Check. Comments with offers of affairs, marriage, etc. Check. I guess the mission is accomplished.
I just wanted you to know and I hope you always remember when you don't see a like or a comment from me. Doesn't mean you are not valued or beautiful in my eyes. It's because you are that I won't like or comment. You're greater than just a pic meant to stir hearts and loins. I see you as a queen that deserves to be honored and respected but more to the point, that will honor and respect herself. You are God's chosen creation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation. A light to the world. Now it's time to shine!
I am always here for you with no strings attached. I think about my daughters, sisters, and mother when I think about you. So you are really special.
Your friend,
YU
A picture is worth a thousand words is not just a cool proverb. It's a whole lot of people's reality.
Below are two "love" letters that I sent out to my friends on the same day that consist of fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters. I chose not to post the responses or lack thereof but I'll tell you that it was one of the saddest things I've ever personally experienced since joining social media. And I mean that with all sincerity. Even sadder is that people care even less about it. You be the judge.
Sons, Brothers, and Fathers:
What are you railing against? Who do you toil for? What are you wrestling to attain? It's a foregone conclusion that the world at large sees you as failures and as the cause for most of the historical and biblical mistakes that have occurred. You are needed, cherished, and loved by few but derided and degraded by many. You have the lineage of a king but the appearance of a little child that struggles for acceptance. You have been emasculated, castrated, deceived, and used. The anger and frustration is justified and understandable but not the key to your release from those invisible prison walls.
Inside of you, beneath all of the decades of shame, contempt, and helplessness, lies the bejeweled, royal truth. You are a king. You may not see glimpses of it in your homes, schools, workplaces, or communities. Perhaps not even at the family reunions. But God made you special and He made you with a purpose. You don't have to curse incessantly, threaten, lift your hand in anger, or use earthly weapons to cement your status or position. It is already signed, sealed, and delivered. For the sake of those after you, those that read your posts, that listen to your voice, that love you, honor and respect you, hope and pray more for you, for them, seek that which makes you better and stronger. And forsake that which keeps incarcerated in ignorance and doubt. Your potential is beyond words, beyond your imagination. You are a King. Your kingdom awaits you.
Your friend,
YU
Daughters, Sisters, and Mothers:
I saw your profile picture. Cleavage showing. Check. Boobs perky and visible. Check. Legs waxed and propped up nicely. Check. Caboose looks tight. Check. The atmosphere is set. Check. Everybody that sees it "likes" it. Check. Comments with offers of affairs, marriage, etc. Check. I guess the mission is accomplished.
I just wanted you to know and I hope you always remember when you don't see a like or a comment from me. Doesn't mean you are not valued or beautiful in my eyes. It's because you are that I won't like or comment. You're greater than just a pic meant to stir hearts and loins. I see you as a queen that deserves to be honored and respected but more to the point, that will honor and respect herself. You are God's chosen creation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation. A light to the world. Now it's time to shine!
I am always here for you with no strings attached. I think about my daughters, sisters, and mother when I think about you. So you are really special.
Your friend,
YU
A picture is worth a thousand words is not just a cool proverb. It's a whole lot of people's reality.
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