BEING THERE FOR PEOPLE YOU LOVE

We all love to be loved! It's a feeling and emotion that is comforting, soothing, and gratifying. Never underestimate the power of love. It can make you do and say things that you never imagined. Recently, I heard a pastor say that “the riches in life are not found in money or possessions, but in relationships!” Perhaps to those who idolize their bank accounts, real estate holdings, and stocks/bonds, a statement of this magnitude would hit them like a ton of bricks. Their emphasis is in the wrong place. Truly, it is our relationship with God foremost and our loved ones that brings us riches! Being there for people in their time of need is one of the greatest gifts that you can give. Don’t ignore them when you can help them. They may not know of your resources, but God does! When you give of your time and resources, you will receive back more than you gave. Be blessed in your relationships! Be blessed in your life!

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YOU DON'T MISS YOUR WATER UNTIL YOUR WELL RUNS DRY

By Vernalee

Sometimes, we don’t appreciate the things that we have or people in our lives. In fact, we don't give them a second thought and often take them for granted.

Sometimes, we can be selfish and self absorbed. We deny the implications of selfishness, because it doesn’t sound kind. However, I’ll leave that for you to decide who you are! But I’ll tell you this… when the well runs dry because there is no more water, for sure you will notice and rightfully appreciate then what you previously failed to acknowledge. We all wake up fast after we lose what we had! The lesson is clear. Don't place yourself in the position of only appreciating someone once they are gone. Don't make a person an after thought. Don't lose it to appreciate it. Be thankful and grateful for what you have while you have it.

Take heed. Otherwise you'll go to the well to fetch a bucket of water and the pail will come up empty. That my friend is not a good feeling!

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YOU CAN'T BE THE POT CALLING THE KETTLE BLACK

By Vernalee

I'm sure that you have heard the expression, "The pot calling the kettle black" many times.

The phrase originating from times of old - means that the "person you are talking to is calling you something that they themselves are (and generally in abundance).

Translating the expression to terms of everyday life, it's easy to look at others and be critical. Sometimes, we criticize others for the exact things that we do. Yes, you read it right! We can be so synthetic and judgmental of others! What hypocrisy!

That is why we need to check ourselves

... daily!

Matthews 7: 1-5 say it better than me. It reads: "Do not judge so that you will not be judged. "For in the way you judge, you will be judged; and by your standard of measure, it will be measured to you. "Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? "Or how can you say to your brother, 'Let me take the speck out of your eye,' and behold, the log is in your own eye? "You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother's eye."

Those words crystallize the message and bring it home. We need to keep our eyes focused on ourselves and our conduct which is an all inclusive job which leaves little time for much else. Watching others and criticizing/judging them is not the best course of action. Really ... Who has the time?

A word to the wise - “Get your house in order!” Upon doing so, you can “cook up a storm,” whether you are regarded as the pot or the kettle!

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