Are you adulting?
If so, what makes it "adulting". Some would say it is because we pay bills. Ok Ok, I'll give you that. However, if we gave a child, of reasonable age, money and said go pay "this", some would get right and pay the bill. While others would possibly buy candy or lose the money. How many are still spending rent, grocery or the kids back to school money, when they shouldn't? Who got friends that still need to borrow money when you know they just got paid? How many got friends or relatives that pay their bills like clockwork? Never late, got "good credit". What about the fact that we engage in sexual activities and have babies. Without going to deep into that scenario, I'll just mention the Series Teen Mom, 1, 2 and 3. Teen Mom UK, and the Series 16 and Pregnant. Sex and babies? Sadly, that's technically no longer an "adult" thing, even if it should be. How about jobs, "working" and employment? Sad fact, but UNICEF is still fighting for children bonded to child labor. Reportedly, in poorer countries, slightly more than 1 in 5 children are engrossed in certain industries and lifestyles that promote child labor. So, what makes it adulting? It must be our conversation, our capacity to think things out. See the other side. Put things in Perspective. As an elder in a situation, we have lived longer than the person we are talking to. If we are of the same age, then we should respect their walk of life, rather we agree or not. Same goes for if we are with our elder, what does it hurt to listen? You don't have to change your beliefs or opinions. What you might gain is another perspective or a broader opinion on sed situation/topic. Overall, as adults lets be mindful of our choice in words. How we talk to one another; what we say in front of those younger than us. There is no age limit on leaving an impression. Words are powerful, why you think it's the FIRST amendment. It's up to you to choose your words and use them wisely. Remember "CONTENT MATTERS" (stressing the name of my Blog). Content includes WHAT YOU SAY AND DON"T SAY. Colossians 4:6 “Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.” Are you adulting?
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I'm not sure what brought me to this article but it gives me one more things to be grateful for and one more goal to strive for.
Reading this article reminded me that we take a lot for granted. How nice it was to be able to go to the grocery story and buy myself some food, just to do a dare on a recipe and knowing in a separate moment I will be paid for my services when I go to work, and while I am working as a Business owner. There are people in Zimbabwe, as the article reads, that will not receive financial compensation for their days work. Not to mention, within their employment count, they sometimes included individuals who may have worked for at least an hour. Imagine that. By my minds spoiledness, they are really living in hard times. But by a spiritual understanding it reminds me how am I helping ANYONE other than myself and my family? The people in Zimbabwe really do need your help, but I am not campaigning for them, I am campaigning for the lord; which covers all people. From all walks of life. I am learning that I may not be able to feed every starving child, or rescue any more pets, but I can share the gospel. It is becoming what I am understanding to be MY purpose. We all have our way of showing God's love. It takes time to hear. In reminded us that the Christian life is not all rainbows and butterflies, the pastor at church this morning, in his own way, was a response from GOD. Let me share something with you. I have only been going to this Church for about three weeks. I have desperately been on a search to find a church home. Anyway, this one has seem to catch my attention. Anyway, because of my workout yesterday I am feeling so sore. So I was thinking I could easily not go. No one really knows me, I'm going to sit in the back, so why am I feeling pressure to go today. You're tired and sore. #thedevilbytheway #BUTGOD- Why don't the devil want me to go to church today? What is all this negative talk about? Ok i'm going. I really going now.... I get to church and even though I agreed ok Lord I'm going to church, my mind is on my recipe challenge for dinner tonight (thanks BFF, can't wait). The Pastor starts preaching about how sometimes we have to serve God through tears and how to deal with the reality of that. So I'm thinking, oh ok, I didn't need to come today because he's not talking to me, BUT I did need to come because that means I am going to have to share this with someone. I wonder who? So now I'm really listening because I'm going to use his message to help someone else. That must be why he wanted me to come. In the midst of his sermon, he uses this example: "If all you ever do is show up at the beginning of church or at 9:59, or 10:30 and then leave right after it's over then you are not living the way GOD has called you to live." Boom, right in my face. If I knew how to insert emoji's into a blog my next sentence would be a couple of bugged eyes, a head shaking (sadly) and a few upside down faces. I couldn't believe GOD just addressed my pride. Like nope, cut it out right now and get it together, CAUSE THIS MESSAGES FOR YOU! The Pastors sermon was also about sharing in the burdens of those we fellowship with, those we live with and those who live around us. He talked about going up to your neighbors and asking how they are doing and sharing the gospel. Acts 14 talks about Paul and the disciples and their trials and tribulations while preaching the gospel. Don't be on a emotional island, but care and show genuine intent to do the right thing above and beyond your comfort zone. if we are not talking about Jesus Christ then who are we talking about? It's time to live for something greater than ourselves people. The two points the pastor shared with us were this:
He concludes each sermon with an Action. The Action for this week is this: Serve GOD Even when it HURTS! So maybe this Zimbabwe article hurt my pride and reminded me of the things I take for granted and how I live without true regard. Maybe the devil didn't want my perspective to widen today. He didn't want me to be fed by the word. Instead doubt, which would have turned into Guilt. To bad sucker. Team Jesus 1 to Team devil aka the Loser 0..... Today's Prayer for my family: Dear Jesus Christ, I give thanks and honor to you, whom I praise and serve by name. Let no man be fooled as to whom I serve. I ask that you dig a little deeper these next coming days. Pride has been coming up a lot within my self and within the teachings you have so shared with me. So I pray for humbled beginnings and endings for my family, friends, enemies, acquaintances and those whom I don't know but is saying Lord I can't do this on my own. I pray for the new beginnings. There are weddings, babies being born, people moving across the world. Let us be available to share the burden of those in need. Let us NOT be on a emotional island so that we seek vain consulting for a presumed burden we bare for helping. Let us not do it for show, or gratification from man. Lets be reminded that to GOD goes the glory. I thank you for today and I pray for the needs around the world. I am not sure why you sent me this article but to whom it may concern. God is saying here is what I want you to know or think about, and GOD if it is me and it moves beyond this blog, then please show me the way. Thank you Jesus for giving me the strength to share something other than idle talk. In Jesus Christ name Amen. Until next time, I love you family. Leave a comment and let me know what you think. Smile God's watching. |
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