Posted on July 26, 2014 by The Voice of James
I am a Man wealthy with “Life” and own very many humans, a landlord with properties in thousands of locations.
In one of these locations is the first human I ever built. It is the pride and joy of my life. I have moved on from design build projects. Still, I will always have a soft spot in my heart. I cherish my very first try into property development and management.
I built my first human from the foundation of the finest materials and no expense was spared.
I had nearly worked a lifetime creating the design for my first human. It turned out to be a work of art and is highly acclaimed among my fellows to this very day.
My design was so outstanding, with so much more upside than down, it was sought after to no end. The design was stolen and copied but never duplicated in its entirety. All copies failed in comparison along the line of role, quality, longevity and most importantly the value it provides.
I move from location to location to manage my properties. I have so many humans. It takes me a long time to make the rounds. But, they are my humans and my rounds to make.
I rented all of them out except for one. I have some outstanding tenants and some which are truly awful. The good ones pay rent and care for my property, while the others are just a nightmare. All in all, though, it is still worthy of my time.
When I reach one of my neighborhoods I stay for a while and offer service and maintenance. Some of my neighborhoods are in fine condition. There is very little for me to do. I just enjoy myself while I am there. Others are a disaster. The tenants are a mess. They are delinquent in their rents. The humans are run down. Quite frankly, I am not sure what to do with them.
My first human is in one of these neighborhoods. As I said, I cherish this home more than all the rest. If I approach it purely from a business perspective. It would be easier to knock it down. This option is more cost-effective. Rebuilding from scratch would save costs, but so much of what I love about this neighborhood would be lost.
These humans are a disaster in many ways. However, they are special in one very important way. They are truly one of a kind. The design of my first home was so outstanding. I never duplicated it. It was just one of those times. Your accomplishment is so special. Reproducing it seems wrong. This human was one for the ages.
It is quite an interesting dilemma. The attributes which make this human a gem also led to a most unfortunate fall out. This is because my humans are not like yours. I literally place life into my projects, and they express themselves as I intend.
The homes you build to house yourselves are without life, except for when you are there. The homes I build are always full of life, even when I am making my rounds.
The only fallout I had with my first human design was that I made it, too good. I spared no expense and risked a great deal. The material I used was filled with “LIFE”. Consequently, my human literally became aware of its own presence. It developed its own personality and a will “TO BE”, in and of itself, “ME”!
It was crazy in a good way. On one hand “I” was there inside “MY” human. On the other hand, the human itself was brimming with the “LIFE”. This “LIFE” was taken from <SOURCE>.
“MY” first human had two “LIFE LINES”. “MY” “LIFE” and the “LIFE” of “MY” “FATHER”. “I” wanted “MY” first human to be special and did something that maybe, “I” should not have done.
“MY” “FATHER” was at rest. It was actually in “HIS” seventh day of rest. “I” went into “HIS” bedroom and opened “HIS” nightstand. I took a little piece of “LIFE” which “HE” had stored away. Such a small piece would surely not be missed, right?
Whether or not “I” get a spanking when “MY” “DAD” wakes up is “MY” concern. It is ideal to demolish “MY” first home. Then, return the core “LIFE” which “I” had borrowed. This should be done before “MY” “FATHER” awakens. “HE” would know “I” borrowed it. Returning it before “HE” gets up will limit “HIS” concerns with “MY” actions.
This is what “I” should do. It would save “ME” an enormous amount of time, energy, resources and money. “I” would lose the rents. Nevertheless, “I” am so very wealthy. The money is no longer the driving force of “MY LIFE”.
So here is “MY” dilemma. “I” have a form, which “I” created. Because of the materials “I” used, it became aware of its own presence. It promptly began to act on its own. But, it acted blindly because the “LIFE” which fuels this perception is still sleeping.
“I” could clean it all up. “I” could demolish it and return all the materials back to “MY” “FATHER” before he gets up. But, if “I” do that, the “LOVE” of “MY” “LIFE” loses what makes it so special. If “I” simply clean it all up, it just goes back to “SOURCE” and it loses all its unique individuality.
Then again “I” could evict all the bad tenants, strip it all down and do an entire renovation. Remove all the rot, replace all the trim, siding, windows, doors, the works. “I” could do a full rehab. It would cost “ME” a fortune, but “I” could do it. “I” just do not know if they want “ME” to.
There are tenants in this neighborhood. They are requesting a stay of eviction. They also want a fresh coat of paint placed over all the decay and structural weakness. It is merely a band aid. They simply want the humans updated and left to return to <SOURCE> later. They do not care how long the new coat of paint will hold it all together. Like “I” have told them, “I” do not know when “MY” “FATHER” is going to wake up. However, they do not care and are willing to take the chance of a short stay.
“I” have other tenants requesting a full rehab and total updates. “I” have some who would very much like to take their humans with them. Other tenants have just moved away on their own.
“I” have concerns for all “MY” tenants, good and bad, but what of the humans themselves? What about “MY” pride and joy? What do “I” do about “MY” homes?
Do “I” go to “MY” “FATHER”, with the humans which “I” created; with “MY” tail between “MY” legs. Do “I” evict and renovate? Do “I” throw a fresh coat of paint on and walk away?
“I AM” in a dilemma. What do “I” do?
I have good “LIVING” tenants and bad and then “I” have “MY” homes, which all perceive their own existence. They literally perceive “LIFE” but misinterpret the perception as <Alive> unto themselves.
How do “I” keep “MY” tenants happy, “MY” “FATHER” happy and save “MY” homes?
Maybe “I” could throw a fresh coat of paint on some of the homes. Then, the tenants could buy them outright. Maybe I could have the other tenants purchase their homes. They could remove their homes from their foundations. Then, they could take them when they go.
Maybe “I” could keep “MY” first humans. I could strip them all down and rebuild them from the foundation up. I would allow “MY” homes to keep their perceptions of self. Then, “MY” “FATHER” wakes up. At that time, “I” could present them for a “LIFE” of their own. They could be anew and apart from the “All”. I could ask “MY” “FATHER” to bless them with their own new <Day>, to be <Alive> unto themselves.
It is really hard. “I AM” just a boy, trying desperately “TO BE” like “MY” “FATHER”. “I” know “MY” homes will not understand. “I” was hoping “MY” humans would evolve and start to see more clearly. If they could see, then it would make sense to have them choose their own way.
Return to the source with a total demolition. Stay here with a fresh coat of paint. Surrender to a full rehab and choose a tenant. Lay a new foundation or offer themselves up to “MY LIFE”, the “LIFE” of “MY” “FATHER” and “THE HOLY SPIRIT”. This provides a physical platform for a brand new “LIFE”; a rebirth of “MAN”.
“I” would like my humans to wake up, to show signs of <Life>. “I” would like to present them with a choice. “MY” tenants do not want “ME” to do this, but “I” do not care. They are only tenants.
The humans are “MY” creation, made in “MY” image and the image of “MY” “FATHER”. “I” “LOVE” them above all the others. “I” want them to be safe, happy and at peace.
“I” want them to choose a path. “I” made them so that they are capable of transformation.
You see, “I” made them from the stuff of “MY” “FATHER”. They do not yet know this. They are the only physical habitat in existence which has the ability to evolve at will. To take “MY” “FATHER” and move with “MY” “FATHER” to a new “SELF” expression; a new “LIFE” for themselves.
The only human which can provide a fresh coat of paint itself.
The only human on the block, which can shed the decay and rehab itself.
The only human on the block which can demolish itself in full and rebuild on its own; anew.
“I” “LOVE” this house and “I” know they will not let me down.
“LOVE” you so much.
With Respect & Great Intent
James – A Bud of The Reborn Branch of Life That Is Christ
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