Because of Who You Are

My sister came down for a couple of weeks recently so we got to spend some time together. As we were sitting talking a song came on, it was 'Because of Who You Are' by Juanita Bynum and I began to frown and I told my sister  “I don’t like that song” she looked at me strange and asked why and I couldn’t answer her.  All I knew was, every time the song comes on I find myself frowning and depicting the song word for word.  So I told her “I just don't understand  why she said she praise him because of who he is” My sister is rather opinionated but this time she didn’t say anything... to my surprise. 

A couple of days after that conversation I said my prayers and laid down to go asleep and in my mind I began singing… “Because of who you are I give you glory, because of who you are I give you praise” and I started frowning and then it came to me clear as day why I react the way that I do to that song.  I realized that I frown when I hear that song because that’s not why I give him praise. I give him praise because of the person he has helped me become and the person he makes me want to be.  I couldn’t wait to talk to my sister again to give her the reason why I don’t like that song and she said “Gal, I’m glad you came up with something because I was like why she don’t like that song?” Then she went on to say “That may not be your truth but it is the truth to some people; that's the only person we should praise because of who they are” and I just sat there and listened. After I talked to her I realized she was right and I was being judgmental about why someone else gives God praise and that is wrong!  Just as everyone’s struggle is specific to them so are their reasons for doing things. 

So I decided to start typing, and as I’m typing I had another revelation… I have always known God, BUT  that was never enough for me to truly give him my all and try to become a better person. So basically I didn’t understand the song because it was the fear of God that I didn’t possess. (If this were a cartoon my jaw would now be on the floor from shame)   So notice my shock right now to realize that this blog is actually to reveal a truth about myself that I never realized before.  The Fear of God is something everyone should have and understand and since I didn't have it I did not understand it. How sad is that?

So Today My Voices are checking me saying “Your reaction to some things may be about an internal truth that has not yet been revealed so don’t be so quick to judge people… YOU may be the one that needs evaluation!”

Until Next Time...

An Example, Instructions or Both?

I like to think that I'm pretty in tune with myself and I know what I possess and what I lack. Among the things that I lack, organizational skills and time awareness are at the top of the list. My final year in school has quickly approached and I am still as unorganized, unprepared and last minute as I was 2 1/2 years ago and that’s just unacceptable. I see a lot of my bad habits forming in my children and I want better for them, and in order to make a change in their lives I have to start with me. With times changing as they have, it is no longer enough to tell your children "Do as I Say, Not as I Do!" It’s now time to begin setting good examples and allow them to follow your lead. Just in case my mom and dad's wish came true when they said "I hope you grow up and have a child just like you!" I want to make sure I’m the Best Me I can be! And in order to do that I need to begin preparing for things in advance, being more time conscious and work on my organizational skills.

Each day we are all faced with obstacles of some sort. No One and I repeat No One is immune to the trials of life, its just some people handle situations better than others. Do me a favor and take time to reflect on your life, your decisions and your actions, then think about the results of your actions. If the result is a quality that you don't see fit for your child, change it! Be the person you want your child to be. Who your child becomes is formed based on what examples are taught/shown at home. If you want your child to be loving, SHOW them Love! If you want your child to be compassionate, SHOW them compassion. Experience is the Best Teacher!

So today my voices are saying: Write down the qualities that you want in your child. Then evaluate your qualities and write those down. Compare the list and make sure your list of qualities far surpasses the one you want for your child. If it doesn't it's not to late to build upon it. Children learn better from actions rather than just words!

Which is more helpful...An Example, Instructions or Both? I Choose Both!!

Be Blessed, a Blessing and a Blesser!!

Until Next Time…