Comments for Eighth Row http://tswilkins.com In the game of chess, a pawn is the least piece on the board. It is small in the battle, but brave. When this little pawn fights its way to the eighth row of the chessboard, it then becomes the most powerful piece on the board--the queen. This blog is about the journey of life and the various moments and thoughts within. It will challenge you to think about certain issues and will offer you a chance to explore different thoughts and viewpoints. It's about reaching that Eighth Row of discovery, knowledge, wisdom, happiness, inspiration, and freedom! Welcome to Eighth Row Blog! Sat, 26 May 2012 15:31:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ Comment on Beware of a Negative Environment by T.S. Wilkins http://tswilkins.com/2012/04/15/beware-of-a-negative-environment/#comment-287 Sat, 26 May 2012 15:31:53 +0000 http://tswilkins.com/?p=344#comment-287 Joyce,

I remember the times when I didn’t realize how much a negative environment was affecting me, and how much my own negativity was affecting myself. I thank God for helping me to realize what I should be doing with my life and who I should be. I enjoyed reading your response because in so many ways, we are alike. I have to get back in touch with my friends from my childhood, because they were the ones that really positively influenced my life…and I miss them…and they are the ones that I really do need to be around along with some others I have met along the way. Thank you so much for your wonderful response!

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Yes, so many times I have found myself having to pray and/or listen to something inspirational and positive to keep my mind from going in so many directions and worrying about things that I shouldn’t even be worrying about. I agree, staying strong in your faith does work to help everything turn out right. Thank you so much for your wonderful response!

]]> Comment on You’re Going to be Just Fine by Joyce Reid http://tswilkins.com/2012/05/14/youre-going-to-be-just-fine/#comment-285 Fri, 25 May 2012 21:11:24 +0000 http://tswilkins.com/?p=348#comment-285 Wow! That actually works, imagining that field of flowers. You are so right, when we have done all that we can do we have to pray about it and let it go. My mind is like that too, at times going ninety miles a minute in all kinds of directions. Sometimes when it get a little overwhelming taking my bible reading a scripture, praying or just telling myself to calm down works for me. But in all reality we have control of our mind, unless you have a mental problem or something. We can will ourselves to think of positive thoughts instead of negative ones, because we are what we think. If we think negative we’re going to feel negative, no good feelings coming from there. The mind is strong and can be led astray, I surely have been down that road before in all kinds of situations too. Like you say, we all have our share of problems some bigger than others so I think we have to always look at the brighter side to stay positive. Staying strong in your faith works to help everything turn out okay.

]]> Comment on Beware of a Negative Environment by Joyce Reid http://tswilkins.com/2012/04/15/beware-of-a-negative-environment/#comment-284 Fri, 25 May 2012 20:41:32 +0000 http://tswilkins.com/?p=344#comment-284 I think its a wonderful awareness to know that being around negativity can affect you and pull you in that direction. It is smart to know negativity is not good for you and you need to get away from it. And the crazy thing about it is its deceiving, I mean it seems exciting and fun, all the gossiping and backbiting. But to be aware and know that this is not what you or anyone for that matter, need in their lives. It helps nothing whatsoever. Nothing is gained from negativity but defeat and bitterness. Consider yourself wise to know what it is and to act on correcting the problem. Some of the people who are my neighbors are still into the life I was once in, that life that almost took me out. I can’t hang around them like I once did because for sure I will find myself doing some of the same things I once did, which I know is no good for me or my children, and most of all not pleasing to God. For that reason alone helps me to stay strong to do what I know to be right. I still speak and talk to them at times. I don’t think I’m better than them, I love them and I pray for them, I just don’t hang out with them anymore. They see the change but I’m glad they respect the change. But in all honesty it doesn’t matter to me how they feel, because I’m trying to please God and not them or the world. Its hard enough because none of us are perfect and we will always have to work on something to make us a better person. But we know, especially adults, right from wrong. Sometimes just to be with the in or popular crowd, the exciting crowd, we want to hang around them and do the things they do. But when you have respect for the grace that God has bestowed on you, trust me you will want to do better and be a better person.

]]> Comment on Whatever Happened to Respect? by T.S. Wilkins http://tswilkins.com/2011/11/05/whatever-happened-to-respect/#comment-280 Sat, 07 Apr 2012 13:51:51 +0000 http://tswilkins.com/?p=322#comment-280 Michelle,

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my posts, and for taking the time to comment. I am so glad you have found some inspiration here. I hope you continue to visit. Thank you for your very kind words!

]]> Comment on Whatever Happened to Respect? by Michelle Campbell http://tswilkins.com/2011/11/05/whatever-happened-to-respect/#comment-279 Fri, 06 Apr 2012 17:29:12 +0000 http://tswilkins.com/?p=322#comment-279 I have been reading your blog for awhile now. I came across it somehow and I’m so very glad that I did. It was one of those days that everything seemed to be going wrong and your words made me feel like everything was going to be okay. You are an inspiration. Thank you for speaking out!

]]> Comment on I’m Still in the Game by T.S. Wilkins http://tswilkins.com/2012/03/17/im-still-in-the-game/#comment-278 Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:11:11 +0000 http://tswilkins.com/?p=341#comment-278 Joyce,

Your reply is very encouraging and inspirational. I love your Giving it All to My Father group! When I read the messages there, I really feel so uplifted! You’re right, we must never give up, but we should know when to trest. Thank you for your encouragement! Best wishes to you in everything you do!

]]> Comment on I’m Still in the Game by Joyce Reid http://tswilkins.com/2012/03/17/im-still-in-the-game/#comment-277 Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:15:23 +0000 http://tswilkins.com/?p=341#comment-277 Life is something else and its filled with distractions along the way. I guess we have know whats the good distractions and weed out the negative distractions. I think you have to know what your goal is and make it a priority in your life by doing what you need to do to make that goal happen. There are a few things in my life that are dear and very important to me, and I try my best everyday to make sure it gets done. Building on my relationship with God is very important to me because it keeps me sane, it helps me deal with any and everything that comes my way and gives me a comfort like none other. My relationship with my children are very important to me, its a daily job to try and instill good morals and values in them and set a foundation of Christ in their lives. I also make it my business everyday to build on my group page, Giving it All to My Father that is very important to me because I am seriously trying to build something that is inspirational and positve. I also have a couple more things that I try to get done and put that time into it everyday. We have to truly focus on what’s important to us and what we are trying to do and give it our all. When you have come to really appreciate life and want to make a difference I do believe our hands will be full because we are embracing life and trying to do our best to make our goals happen. We must never give up but at the same time know when to rest or take a break so that we do not become stressed to point where its unhealthy. Stay strong and take care you will be just fine, love and blessings to you T.S. : )

]]> Comment on Another Encouraging Word by T.S. Wilkins http://tswilkins.com/2011/12/12/another-encouraging-word/#comment-274 Sun, 08 Jan 2012 01:19:01 +0000 http://tswilkins.com/?p=329#comment-274 Hi, Joyce!

I am so glad you have shared this testimony. It is a true inspiration to read this. God is truly wonderful and merciful, as I have witnessed in my own life during my tribulation with depression. Yes, the way we think and act has a lot to do with how our situation will turn out. When I had a lack of faith, and I didn’t believe that there was any hope for me…my situation only became worse because I stopped trying and I stopped believing. But, I thank God for my mother…for it was by His grace that He gave me a very strong mother. She has always said a prayer for my brother and I, and she has (my dad too) always had a strong message of encouragement for us. She helped me to begin to pray again and to read my Bible. We prayed together many times, and I found myself kneeling before God and feeling His warm embrace. During my trials, my faith increased as I gave my problems to God and let Him handle my life. I began to think more postively, and I began to work harder and harder for more positive outcomes…and thank God, they came. Joyce, I am glad that you’re into pleasing God. You cannot make a better choice for your life. With God, even the seemingly small things are the biggest gifts we could ever receive. Joyce, may you continue to follow the miraculous path that God has for you and your family! I thank God for you and the inspiration you have shared.

Happy New Year!

]]> Comment on Another Encouraging Word by Joyce Reid http://tswilkins.com/2011/12/12/another-encouraging-word/#comment-273 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 19:27:36 +0000 http://tswilkins.com/?p=329#comment-273 Oh my goodness, I didn’t put my name down sorry : )

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