Life's Image

For far too long there has been and continues to be people in my life that say they love and respect me. But their definition of love and respect does not match the definition in which I carry and believe in my heart. When I love someone, I choose to overlook imperfections, which allows me to love them perfectly.  This means that I don't have conditions they have to abide by or measure up to.  It simply means, I love you, for who you are, right where you are. This also means that I do not "expect" anything in return.  I give, share and offer encouragement because it is my hearts passion.  You experiencing joy, encouragement and love is a far greater gift than anything anyone can get in return. There are many "unspoken" words and actions that convey respect.  Respect comes in many forms.  Being honest with one another, even when it may hurt someone's feelings; accepting the differences, (instead of having such a critical spirit) the uniqueness God s...

Sometimes people give/offer hints, ideas, solutions, what they would do's, suggestions etc...and sometimes the same people do it every time they see or text you.  At this point in my life, I am old enough to make my own decisions, if I wanted their advice, I would ask them.  And if I made the money they made, things would be different in my life...we are all at different phases and stages in our lives and I so wish that when I respond to their comments, THEY WOULD ACTUALLY HEAR ME AND GIVE ME THE RESPECT I ALWAYS EXTEND TO THEM! I don't disrespect them by going to their home and and pointing out flaws and updates that need attention.  As if I don't already know what needs to be done already!  I just know I have other priorities that exceed those ones. And further more, if you want someone to do something, tell them yourself. I'm not an owl nor a secretary and seriously, we are adults!  YOU CANT MAKE SOMEONE DO SOMETHING JUST BECAUSE YOU BELIEVE THEY SHO...

I am a sinner, saved by grace.  Living in this world, being brainwashed by what the world believes in how we are to live out each day of our lives can be discouraging.  Discouraging only because we have been accustomed to this way if life.  We feel if we are "not" multi tasking and jam packing our calendars, we aren't living up to the worlds standard. Read that last statement again. Why on earth would we want to live up to "mans" standard? Man is far too capable of lying to you. Man manipulates you to work harder for him/her. Man deceives and money talks to him day and night. Oh my stars!!  Are you not you rejoicing?! Look around you.  As a believer we can rest in the fact that God's standard begins with Honest Love and never ends.  God does not tell you to fill your schedules so full that you neglect Him, yourself or your family.  He does not condone this world's standard.  In fact, I believe He would rather see much less on your calenda...