Respect Is The Right Thing To Do

The old saying goes respect is earned not given, I don't believe this is true. God wants us to respect all people, even those who don't deserve it. Respect everyone and treat them the way that you want to be treated. If a person disrespects you, do not have an eye for an eye mentality, turn the other cheek. You will get much further in life by respecting others than you will with hatred and disrespect.

STRENGTH

Our strength is constantly tested on a day to day basis throughout our lives. People face many different experiences that help make them stronger. God made us to be strong. Staying strong in every situation is the key to overcoming any obstacle. It is important to stay strong in every moment of your life, even through the high times. Showing strength can also help influence others, in a positive way, to help them become stronger.  

The Little Things In Life

We often get carried away in the hustle and bustle of life. Many do not step back to appreciate the little things. As humans, we rarely pay attention to detail. We can feel closer to God and ourselves when we just slow down. The next time you are walking through the woods, pay attention to the details of God's creation. I am amazed by life when I do this everyday. Sit back, relax, and smell the daisies.
The Little Things In Life

Free From Worry

Many things in life cause us to worry. Things such as illnesses, finances, careers, and especially other people and their actions. Worrying is not of God and has no place in our lives. Worry can take us to a place of darkness and despair. Nothing good at all becomes of it. It will take your focus off of God and your experience on the greatness of life's journey. Try praying to God and giving him all of your worrisome burdens. Ask him to work on and free you from the difficult situations causing worry in your life.
Free From Worry

Failure Is Fine

At one time or another, we all experience failure. Many people have this perception that failure is a bad thing; it's not. We were not designed by God to be perfect. Failure is good because it is how we learn, adapt to change, and become better. Failure also makes us wiser. This gives us the ability to guide and teach others, to prevent them from failing in areas where we have experienced it. I have experienced quite a bit of failure in my life. I know that it has helped shape me into the man that I am today. God loves us no matter how many times we fail or fall short. It is important to remember that failure is the stepping stone to success.
Failure Is Fine

Friendship

Many people, I believe, do not know what the definition is of being a true friend. A true friend is someone who would literally take a bullet for someone else. A true friend will always be there to help, even when the situation may not be convenient. Also, a true friend will give advice by telling people what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. Lastly, a true friend will stand by ones side in the good times and the bad. We all want and need a true friend. I was always told if you have one true friend in life you have everything. The great news is we all do, he is our God. So the next time you are feeling all alone in this world, say a prayer and talk to him. He is our creator and will always be our friend.
Friendship

Two Sides To Every Story

More often than not, we tend to jump to conclusions. There is always an actual reality or reasoning behind every situation. People always try to put the puzzle together without all of the pieces, by making assumptions. It is important that we always try to evaluate and understand based upon what is true, not by what we assume. We need to be more like God and have an ultimate understanding as to why things happen the way that they do.
Two Sides To Every Story