CLOSE YOUR EARS TO BADNESS

By Vernalee

There is an old saying, “You should know who you are talking to.”

True that! Isn’t it equally as important to know who you are listening to?

You can’t let any and everybody speak into your life.

It is the words that you hear that are likely to influence you. You must have the wisdom to move away from mouths that speak the wrong message.

Closing your ears to not hear … may be the best way to avoid trouble. You never want to be guided by others’ bad advice or stupidity.

At times, you may have to walk away to shield yourself. Other times, you may need to cover your ears so that you hear not! “Do not be misled. Bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Corinthians 15:33 Protect yourself. Preserve your integrity. Close your ears to unwholesomeness. Photo credit: www.whatjesusdid.org

DON'T COUNT YOUR EGGS BEFORE THEY HATCH

By Vernalee

It’s easy to get ahead of yourself.

You should not count on something before it happens. Don’t go to great extremes, making plans for your anticipation. What if the inevitable does not occur. Then what!

Be realistic.

Variables, some unexpected, can change circumstances and outcomes.

Continue to work hard to produce the desired results. If you are prepared with realistic expectations and if the chicken doesn’t pop out of the egg shell, then nothing is lost.

If they hatch, you are well on your way.

All’s well that ends well! Photo credit: www.godandsports.net

UNTIL THE LION LEARNS TO WRITE ...

By Vernalee

“Until the lion learns how to write every story will glorify the hunter” is an African Proverb which refers to the “unknown part of the struggle because as we know a story is never complete until one hears from both sides.“ The one who has the dominant voice and/or authority is often heard and believed. The one of lesser prominence is often considered not credible or the loser. The hunter’s story may not be 100% accurate as most people tend to slant their story to favor them.

Where does this leave the lion? The lion has no voice.

Sounds familiar?

We know it all to well! The moral of the story lends itself to who will you believe.

Here's the test. Who is telling the truth when it’s one word against the other? Do people tend to believe the more influential person? Many do! Don’t sell the lesser person short.

Don't be fooled. Prominence, power, authority, and wealth are not necessarily synonyms for the word – truthful. It is not always how it looks! Looks are deceiving. It may be wise to hear both sides, weight the facts, gather the evidence, and reach a probable conclusion.

It's the right thing to do; it's only fair!

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