LISTENING

By Vernalee

”God gave you two ears and one mouth,” was an expression that my Mother regularly used with me. You see, she knew that her baby girl had a “motor mouth” and talked incessantly, (even occasionally in her sleep).

To grow, you have to stop talking all the time; you have to listen. You learn more when you do. When you listen, you can even hear what others are saying about you. How about that!

For sure, that reason in and of itself should move you to shut up! Photo credit: the balanced careers.com

YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PUSH MY BUTTON

By Vernalee

If you need to have a conversation with yourself to face the enemy, go right ahead. Talking to yourself occurs as we age. To some, it is a sign of maturity. Just don't answer back! (Smile). So to you out there in the universe who are trying to defeat me; to make me stumble and fall; watch me "boss up!"

Stop crystal ball glazing. You cannot put your finger on my invisible and visible shortcomings anymore. No ma'am! No sir! I'm wiser now. That was a thing in my past. I will not permit you to enter my mind. Sorry Charlie! You didn't get what you thought; what you predicted.

Don't you dare try to push my button! I will stop your fingers with my mind! It's mind over matter!

Contrary to your belief, I will not explode like a nuclear bomb. That was the old me! I will not allow you to win! With God's help and prayer, I am now in complete control! I have made a complete transformation. Somewhere in time and space, since your last attack, I followed the admonition of the Book of Ephesians. I am wearing my suit of armor. I recognize you as the enemy. I will not succumb and place myself on your level. I am the victor, because I know that God can place my enemies at my foot stool. I have grown! I am strong in my faith! I am in control, but you are demonstrating through your actions that you are not! Stop! Look! Listen! Hey there ... I am clothed in my spiritual warfare garment. Your button pushing days are over! “How you like me now!

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HIGH AND MIGHTY

By Vernalee

For those who think that they are high and mighty (“thinking or acting as though they are more important than others”), think twice! You are not! All I can say is come down to earth for if you fall, the distance is shorter. Yes, many have heard you say because of your financial where-with-al that “you don’t need no one.“ Others question whether you are a cover up hiding something that you don’t want anyone to know. Who knows? Quite frankly, for us busy folks who are tending the pastures of our own lives, we don’t have the luxury of time to figure you out, don’t care, and are thankful that your traits have not evaporated into our space! We diplomatically and wisely take you to the book of Proverbs. “Arrogance comes before the fall!“ Allow me to break it down to the nitty gritty. Specifically, Proverbs 16:18 reads ”Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.”

Take heed while you are still standing! Photo credit: boldomatic