Put out the Fire!

Are you a gossip? You'd probably say no. "How dare you call me a gossip?", I hear you say. I am not accusing you at all, I am just prompting you to think about the things you do and the effects it might have on others. What things do you allow? Have you had someone call you lately saying "have you heard?, I heard that such and such is doing so and so and guess what, that person's marriage is falling apart, didn't you hear?" Your response at this point is so crucial to you being either a participator or a person of integrity, a person who cares about others. It takes only a simple word of gossip to destroy someone else's life. What if you were the person being gossiped about? Try and put yourself in other people's shoes. If you found out your friends had betrayed you through gossip would you be happy? My message to you today is to do unto others what you would have others do unto you. Gossip is not a good thing. Why don't you try and encourage others instead of pulling them down. It is better to build than to destroy. Remember, what goes around comes around. God bless you as you turn your back on gossips. Don't ignite the fire, put it out!

(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)

Good Instruction

When I was young I used to think I knew it all but as I grew older I realised that I didn't know anything at all, in fact, I was just beginning to learn about life and the wisdom that comes from experience. The older you get, hopefully the wiser you'll become. If you are able to listen, you will learn more. Instead of talking too much and coming across like you know it all, why don't you take some time to listen. Listen to your elders, respect them and see from their point of view. Always consider good advice. It is not good to come to a place where we think we know it all. Tell me, who knows it all? There is not one man on the face of the earth who can claim they know everything. We all have something to learn from each other. Life in itself is there to teach us, so speak less and listen more. Where there are too many words, sin is not far away. Take time to consider what other people are trying to say to you. Try and listen to your parents or grandparents good advice. Usually older people give good advice because they have something to compare their lives with. This is called 'experience'. Take time to consider good advice and instruction and it will go well with you. What am I trying to say? He who holds his tongue is wise. Listen more and speak less, it will do you a world of good!

(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)

SAY THANK YOU

This e-mail was sent to me by a friend, I hope it blesses you as it blessed me.

DEAR GOD:
I want to thank You for what you have already done. I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me; I am thanking you right now.. I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears ; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves; I am going to thank you right now. I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet; I am going to thank you right now. I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job; I am going to thank you right now. I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed; I am thanking you right now. I am thanking you because I am alive. I am thanking you because I made it through the day's difficulties. I am thanking you because I have walked around the obstacles.
I am thanking you because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better. I'm thanking you because FATHER, YOU haven't given up on me.

Anon

COUNT THE COST

It was reported in the news the other day that a farm owner had left all of his horses and ponies unattended, dishevelled and starving hungry. He abandoned them all in fields on the farmland. They were left in the cold unattended, starving hungry and very, very, thin. Think about it. These animals were created for our pleasure. We are supposed to look after them, groom them and also enjoy their beauty. Eventually the RSPCA came to their rescue and they are now being looked after in a better environment where they are appreciated and loved. Obviously the owner of these animals failed in their responsibility to take care of the animals but I bet the person must have thought they could live up to the task. The owner did not count the cost.

What am I driving at? Before you do anything take time to think. Don't make decisions you'll regret later. Learn to take responsibility for whatever actions you take. Think before you buy, think before you speak, think before you take the next step. There is no wisdom in doing things that you are not willing to take responsibility for. Count the cost. Have integrity and be accountable for whatever you decide to do.

(Written by Ladé, 2008 © All rights reserved.)

GOOD FOR EVIL

"If a man pays back evil for good, evil will never leave his house." Proverbs 17:13

If you desire to have peace of mind and happiness in your life, you have to be good to others. You MUST never repay evil for good. It is only a good heart that does good to others. Remember that saying, "Love your neighbour as yourself"? If you don't love yourself, how can you love your neighbour as your own self? Self is where it starts and charity begins at home. You have to start being good to yourself and those around you and you will find that good will come to you in your own time of need. Remember, our deeds are like seeds in our hands. What seed is in your hand, the seed to sow good and reap joy and happiness or the seed to sow evil and reap evil? The decision is in your hands. It is never too late to change and be good.

(Written by Ladé © All rights reserved.)

EVERY INTELLIGENT PERSON MAY NOT BE WISE

We all need wisdom whether young or old.

Wisdom is the ability to use your knowledge and experience to make good decisions and judgements.

For acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair. For giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young.

Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance.

We all certainly hope to gain a little wisdom as we grow older.

(Written by Ladé © All rights reserved.)