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I wrote this for you today ⚜️

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When someone asks me how to decide what is right and wrong, I always tell them that if they are trying to justify their behaviour to themselves then it probably is wrong. ⚜️

I cannot claim that anyone has sinned, just as no one can claim that I have sinned; only God can do this. ⚜️

What I can do is examine my motivation when deciding if what I want to do is the right thing or not. ⚜️

Throughout the Old Testament, God let the Israelites know that sacrifices without justice were not acceptable to him. ⚜️

They just couldn’t see that neglecting the poor and cheating them was so against God’s will, that their sacrifices were just window dressing to their true lack of fidelity. ⚜️

We know that pride is one of the deadliest of sins. ⚜️

It leads to so many other sins because pride can make us think that we are better than most and therefore deserve more. ⚜️

Some whose problem is pride can also think that they are above the law and act accordingly. ⚜️

The last of the proverbs in this passage tells us what we know; that hard work will eventually give us what we need but that when we try to rush, we usually make mistakes. ⚜️

This can happen in our work and it can happen in relationships. ⚜️

When we take our time, we are less apt to make mistakes. ⚜️

I have been known to try and put something together without looking at the directions, so I know what I’m talking about.⚜️

And also with people, a rush to judgment can lead us to either place our trust in the wrong person or cause us to bypass one who might become a good friend. ⚜️

Let’s give this passage another look.⚜️

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Caring ~ Humble

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“Humble And Kind”

You know there’s a light that glows by the front door Don’t forget the key’s under the mat Childhood stars shine, always stay humble and kind Go to church ’cause your momma says to Visit grandpa every chance that you can It won’t be wasted time Always stay humble and kind

Hold the door, say please, say thank you Don’t steal, don’t cheat, and don’t lie

I know you got mountains to climb but Always stay humble and kind When the dreams you’re dreamin’ come to you When the work you put in is realized Let yourself feel the pride but Always stay humble and kind

Don’t expect a free ride from no one Don’t hold a grudge or a chip and here’s why Bitterness keeps you from flyin’ Always stay humble and kind Know the difference between sleeping with someone And sleeping with someone you love “I love you” ain’t no pick-up line so

Always stay humble and kind

Hold the door, say please, say thank you Don’t steal, don’t cheat, and don’t lie

I know you got mountains to climb but Always stay humble and kind When those dreams you’re dreamin’ come to you When the work you put in is realized

Let yourself feel the pride but

Always stay humble and kind

When it’s hot, eat a root beer popsicle

Shut off the AC and roll the windows down Let that summer sun shine Always stay humble and kind Don’t take for granted the love this life gives you When you get where you’re going Don’t forget to turn back around And help the next one in line Always stay humble and kind

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RECOGNIZING MENTALLY ABUSIVE PEOPLE

Many things can make someone toxic or abusive. These people know exactly what they are doing to you, and it is always intentional. They rarely reach out for help because they refuse accountability 👀

Most emotionally abusive people have several of these traits combined. Toxic people are critical, accusatory, point fingers, fault find, exploit and point out flaws, weaknesses and insecurities, try to make you feel bad or insecure, throw shame and blame, arrogant, condescending, self righteous, hypocritical, has double standards, doesn’t listen, stonewalls, ignores, dismissive, shuts down communication, yells over the top of you, doesn’t allow you to talk, rages, excludes you, tells you what to do, tells you how you should or shouldn’t feel, disrespects you, makes negative assumptions, is judgmental, projects on you, lies, manipulates, stalks, participates in gossip, uses gossip and hearsay to hurt you (repeats it), shares personal information they have without permission of the person who gave it, acts and speaks for others, is controlling, gives orders, makes demands, intimidates, makes threats, makes verbal attacks, attempts to devalue you, blames you for everything, scapegoats, makes false accusations, uses emotional blackmail, name calls, bullies, mocks or laughs, takes their anger out on you, treats you unfairly, poorly, or as inferior, plays the victim when they are the aggressors, meddles, interferes, violates boundaries, litters unsolicited opinions and advice, treats you like a child, tries to make decisions for you or someone else in your life situations, pits and divides you with loved ones or your support system, puts you on the defense, doesn’t ever take accountability, never makes apologies, gaslights, denies their hurtful behaviors, minimizes or trivializes you, invalidates, acts like know it all, can never be wrong, rude, mean, insensitive, cruel, aggressive or passive aggressive, lacks empathy, and they show they don’t care how their words and actions affect you. Remember, abuse is always about needing control, having a feeling of power over you, and a need to feel confident that they’re contributing to your misery breaks you up 👀

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PEACE-TRUTH 💥💥💥

“Breathe. You’re going to be okay. Breathe and remember that you’ve been in this place before. 💥

You’ve been this uncomfortable and anxious and scared, and you’ve survived. 💥

Breathe and know that you can survive this too. 💥

These feelings can’t break you. 💥

They’re painful and debilitating, but you can sit with them and eventually, they will pass. 💥

Maybe not immediately, but sometime soon, they are going to fade and when they do, you’ll look back at this moment and laugh for having doubted your resilience. 💥

I know it feels unbearable right now, but keep breathing, again and again. 💥

This will pass. I promise it will pass.” 💥

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Lord 🙏⚜️🙏

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A man's heart deviseth his way: but the LORD directeth his steps.
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It’s our human nature to come up with plans, thoughts, and goals for the future. But we need to realize God is the only one who truly knows what’s best for us. When you have plans you would like to make or actions you need to take about a particular decision, make sure that you go to God first.

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⚜️AMEN 🙏

Dear God, I commit all my plans, dreams, and aspirations into your hands. These are only products of my thoughts; what I truly want is what you want for me because I know that that is what will truly be best for me. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.⚜️🙏⚜️

⚜️AMEN 🙏