ONE WHO LOVES YOU, WARNS YOU

By Vernalee

Yes, it is true that when we love someone, we warn them. We don't want them to walk into danger. The answer lies not in our warning them, the answer lies in - if they will listen and take heed to our advice. "Of course love does not deliberately do or say things to hurt people. But the truth is that love cares enough to tell people the truth that will save them. And we know that some of the truths that we need to hear are poignant and piercing. Love warns. When you love people and you see their lives are in danger or that they are heading into destruction, you warn them." It's just that plain and

RELATIONSHIPS LEAVE STUFF BEHIND

By Vernalee

When we are involved in relationships

(personal and professional) , it is serious business! Attachments are formed. Familiarity becomes a standard. When our relationships work, it is a great thing! When they don’t, discontentment is our by-product. Getting rid of the bad apples and walking away are not always easy tasks. Challenging, isn’t it? Therefore, it is imperative that we are careful and selective about who we let into our lives and into our precious space. Whether it is in a good or bad way, people “rub off!” Sweet is better than bitter; good is better than bad. You choose. Choose wisely. One thing is for sure. We live with our choices – good or bad. Photo credit: www.pininterest.com

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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