Tuesday Tidbit

God Made Moms To Teach...Our Ways/Thoughts Are Not Always His Ways/Thoughts

I had a conversation with one of my girlfriends over the weekend about parents(our parents) and the choices they have made. We clearly disagreed on how parents who have made choices we disagreed with should not even expect or seek our help. The conversation really bothered me but as friends do, we agreed to disagree and that was it. Well over the last couple of days I'm still thinking about our conversation and "why" she felt the way she did and this is what was placed in my spirit this morning "our thoughts are not his thoughts". I've learned that I will not always be able to get the answers I seek to my "why" questions because we all are different and different folk have different answers, feelings, ways, and thoughts. Friends, I really don't know if I'm using what was placed in my spirit out of context but it has allowed me to accept my friend's thoughts on a very touchy subject. I also recognize that some times our actions are not aligned with what God would want or have us to do. We sometimes pay the price for not seeking His will and sometimes He renders His grace and mercy upon us and actions ahead of time. Our ways/thoughts are not always His ways/thoughts but we still can try and seek His will for us in all things, even in helping our parents through the results of what we deem as bad choices.

Be blessed and encouraged today, it's your choice. ~ Delphine

Proverbs 5:21 For a man's ways are in full view of the LORD, and he examines all his paths.

Proverbs 21:29 A wicked man puts up a bold front, but an upright man gives thought to his ways.

Psalm 10:4 In his pride the wicked does not seek him; in all his thoughts there is no room for God.

Isaiah 55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the LORD, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon.

Keep Your Heads Up

I came across this on the web today and I got to say I've always been a Tupac fan. Seeing and hearing this made me remember why I liked/like this brother. I ain't too old or too religious to overlook the message. Keep your heads up!

That Boost to Get You Through

Tuesday Tidbit

God Made Moms To Teach Their Children...Discipline And Wisdom Go Hand and Hand

When we display any type of discipline to listen, to observe, and to learn , we are disciplined enough to do what's right even when we want to do wrong. When we make the decision to do what is good or right for ourselves/families, no matter what it looks like at the time or feels like at the time we are using wisdom. Wisdom can get us through the long haul. That's why I think discipline and wisdom go hand and hand. It takes a disciplined person to be an example of wisdom to their kids and family.

Be blessed and encouraged today, it's your choice. ~ Delphine

Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.

James 1:4-6 Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.

Special Birthday Shoutouts

Happy Birthday to my Aunt Mae Francess who lives in Chicago, Happy Birthday to my homegirl Toni McDuffey who lives in Miami, Happy Birthday to Sallie Bennett one of my peeps here in Tallahassee, and Happy Birthday to Djimon Hounsou who I don't personally but I think he is so handsome! Isn't he ladies? There is nothing wrong with recognizing a beautiful brown brother.

Good Read of The Month

Here's our good read for the month from Mr. Steve Harvey. It's been listed as one of the best sellers so I'm willing to give it chance and being that I was able to borrow it from a girlfriend, it's a great pick. Happy reading ladies.

Knowledge Dropping by Blaqueindigo

Ladies, I posted one of Blaqueindigo's videos several months ago and found her videos to be thought provoking. Here's a recent video of her encouraging us to use logic and common sense. Enjoy the video. We all need to be reminded every now and then.