Genesis 1:27 states; “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him, male and female created he them.” Many argue this suggest he created two sets of women, but not two sets of men. Nevertheless, it is considered the first time God created man. The first time God created man and woman for that much. Genesis chapter 1 gives us the summation of what was done in seven days. A time frame that’s parallel to what we know not equivalent to what we know. Yes, time is time. However, 2 Peter 3:8 reminds us that “one day with the Lord is like a thousand years and a thousand years like one day.” So 7 days is literal but maybe not in a time frame in which we can understand it. But that’s food for thought. Genesis 2:4 tells we are about to read the “generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created.” Another way to put it is the makings of the heavens and the earth and all there in. From Genesis chapter 2 we learn how God created the first man. Genesis 2:7, “And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” After God created the first man, he created the first relationship. There has been no dispute over the fact that God created the first relationship. God created the first bond between man and woman. The examination of this union is rarely discussed. I found this interesting. There is something to learn. In this post I wanted to look at the beginning. The beginning of Adam and Eve. Genesis 2:18, “And the LORD God said it is not good that the man should be alone, I will make him an help meet for him.” Sadly, kids are dating as early as in the eighth grade. There is an unspoken rush to be with someone. So many people lower their own “standards” just to have someone. This mind set is passed on to our children. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard on reality shows or in the movies, “you don’t want to be old and alone.” Well, no, no you don’t; but what is the hidden message here? Give up? There are still fish in the sea but, they just aren’t any good ones left? Of course don’t give up on love. If you are blessed you live happily ever after. Sometimes it takes a while before you strike it rich. Sometimes it’s not all roses. Learning to pray early on in your relationship will keep your stress levels low. We ask God to make this person see us, instead of waiting for God to send us that person. The bible reads almost as if no time has passed, but in reality a lot has happened before God created Eve. Nonetheless God created or sent Eve to Adam. All he did was stayed obedient and waited. We spend too much time doing for self first. Then we ask God later. Give God a chance to send you your Eve or to direct you to your Adam. Remember first God created the land and the necessary environment for Adam and Eve. It allowed them to build a foundation of love and trust. Now I know how Genesis goes. Even still there is another point to be made. After everything, they stood together, they left together and they accepted their responsibility together. Never does it say; Adam was mad at Eve for evermore. Nor does it say Eve left Adams side ashamed for what she had done. That is very important. Genesis 2:25, “And they both were naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.” Wait for your mate and you will know with whom to stand…
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I decided to revamp myself. It's one of the things I like to do when I find myself in a rut. Generally I just make sure I dress to impress. The last thing I want is to see myself looking bad when I feel bad. Nevertheless, I deleted everything from my blog site. Left it blank for a while. Then just this week I decided, OK I'm going to pick myself up and start all over again. Good plan right? Right?
Well DON"T YOU JUST HATE IT, when you plan to not plan; to just go with the flow and nothing seem to come out right? I mean I made some great strides, made a list of things to do. Not major moves, just steps to starting over. Felt good. Went on with my day and the next day-bam! I was stuck? Lost all over again, thinking where do I start? How do I start? Then I get a call about a new job possibility, putting me back into corporate America. I relish the thought these days, only because I want so much for myself. The fact that I was laid off three years ago and have been excepting contracted work, hasn't calmed my concerns for working for someone else again. However I fear it is my only option. I sipped on that thought for a while or like OUTKAST said I "go an marinate on that for a minute". Then I'm right back on that "ok you can do it kick". So yeah, I HATE IT WHEN I try to change, make a difference and I can't maintain through the doubt, or the financial stress. The drawn out patience, and effort that it requires to wait upon your own greatness. At any rate, once again I am deciding to just go with the flow. But this time I won't lie to myself. The first time wasn't intentional, I just wasn't aware I was lying to myself. As I was writing this I saw the contradiction in my actions and words, which equated to a lie. I planned to not plan. Which within it's self is a PLAN. So one can see why I got mad with how my day went yesterday. I hadn't acknowledge that I secretly made a plan. In consequence, I couldn't just deal with the day as it came. Especially if it wasn't a part of my plan. I mean the good things that happened, that was ok. But no duh there. So today no plan. I have some things I want to get done and that is what I will do. But trying to control my day, only limits my actions and equally limits my outcomes. DON'T YOU JUST HATE THAT hindsight has to come after the fact. The lessons we could learn from tomorrow, today would be priceless. I once said that today is both yesterday and tomorrow. What lessons can we learn from yesterday and use today? What task, endeavor, venture or deed did you put off till tomorrow that you should or could (technically) do today? Think about it, food for thought. |
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