Trying to get where you need to go on the road where ones are repairing a damaged bridge is a challenge if you are trying to help ones reach a destination.
Finding another way is an adventure.
Assisting to repair the damages takes time.
Previous times trying to repair what was damaged, is tough when trying to use material from old damaged bridges.
Recycled material or lumber is good for short term re-pair,
but for long term new lumber will be needed.
The bridge ones are trying to pass over, is being built over a canyon that the walls are continuing collapsing due to erosion.
Older ways of repairing the breakage was the best that could have been tried and achieved with all they had to work with.
As progression of time, newer equipment and technology has been invented to allow the procedure to be able to repair it permanently
The ability and knowledge that has increased, does not mean the original process was wrong, but the direction of the repair work may need updated plans.
If the original way of repairing was capable of completion, the bridge would be able to withstand any type of shock or pressure upon it.
Updating the format or method of past performances is just to assist the first attempts to finalize the endeavor.
While performing any task of construction, usually injuries or wounds will be likely be received.
Since the early years of construction, medical equipment and medicines have been invented to be able to receive a quick healing or saving of the body parts.
During daily procedures, if the wounds were open and not covered, a continuation of dirt and other bacteria’s would enter healing would never take place.
New bandages are a necessity for a continual healing.
As the job continues if the ones that assisted you did not make the effort to continually check the injury,
you would wonder if the training classes for first aid were completed.
After the job is complete, a continual cleaning is necessary the wounds to heal.
If the scars or wounds continue to have bacteria infecting them intentionally or intentional, healing will never take place.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
What kind of Love?
Conditional love is not love, it is dictatorship. Unconditional love doesn’t mean you do whatever you want whenever you want to, that’s called being selfish. Unconditional love requires one to have a balanced point of view, a vision that includes future generations, and a plan to go with it. The power of unconditional love requires that we tune into something bigger than our ourselves.
Monday, January 24, 2011
We love control.
We love control. It gives us a sense of security and a feeling of power. When we have no control we feel powerless and insecure. And once we have seized control over what ever issue is at hand, we find it very difficult to give it up. It may be a need to control your spouse, fellow workers, and your monetary situation. No matter what is, we crave it like a thirsty nomad in the desert searching for water. And some people, no matter the cost, will do any thing to keep things in control. We will use manipulation and sell our souls to get power. We desire to control, but could it be, that actually we are way out of control? Or, are we just giving ourselves a false sense of security? Is a desire to control really an issue of our insecurities? How would our lives be impacted if we decided to give up our desire to control and let Jesus control us? Matter of fact, I think I have lost my ability to control the word control in this paragraph.
Jesus entreats, whispers, in a small, still voice "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matt.11:28,29. How lovely is that? Please, Jesus says, I’m begging you, let Me help you. I desire to make your life easy. I and I alone know what is best for you to live a happier existence. But what does this require? Giving up control, Submit to this plea of His love and let Him work on soothing your tired weary soul. Our egos keep us grounded to this earth; instead of just letting ourselves be free to float somewhere between Heaven and Earth.
And this requires us to have trust and faith. Paradoxical as this may sound, when we let go of our desires to control we actually experience control. Does the Word of God give us any insight in how we can learn to give up control? I am convinced we can find a solution. First, we must develop trust in the Lord. "Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him." Pro 30:5. When we have a God where it is written that He does not change, "For I am the Lord, I do not change.” Malachi 3:6, and in Hebrews 13:8, it says, "Jesus is the same yesterday,today,and forever," the question arises, Why wouldn't we put our trust in someone who will never vacillate or lie to us" in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began..."? Titus 1:2.God is a rock, someone we can lean on.
As such, anger is difficult to control because its reactions are very spontaneous. By the time you realize what you have done, it’s too late. "For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness".
When anger sets in, it invites negative thoughts, reactions, and thereby unwanted actions. There is this famous quote which says, "Whenever anger comes up, take out a mirror and look at yourself. When you are angry, you are not very beautiful".
"When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger."
"It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses."
"Don't hold to anger, hurt or pain. They steal your energy and keep you from love."
"Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame."
"Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die."
"People who fly into a rage always make a bad landing."
A teacher who controls his students' lives, suspects their motives, and denigrates their spiritual desires with a harsh, legalistic attitude will see rebellion and bitterness in his students. The password for an effective teacher is love; the password for a legalist is power. Students respond to love; they react to power.
You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.
Love is when you can't control it. No matter how much your try and tell yourself to stop, your heart wont let you.
The things you don't have control over you don't worry about. I have control over my attitude, my perception, how I do things, and you do the very best job you can. Other people have control over other things and you let them do their jobs.
The wise who control their body, who control their tongue, the wise who control their mind, are indeed well controlled.
We know what we can control. We can control our effort and we can control our approach.
"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." 1 Corinthians 10:13
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”" Acts 1:8
Anyone that tried to express too much control might need to try to start within himself.
He that would govern others should first be the master of himself
Self-discipline begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don't control what you think, you can't control what you do. Simply, self-discipline enables you to think first and act afterward.
You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.
Anyone that tried to express too much control might need to try to start within himself.
Jesus entreats, whispers, in a small, still voice "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and my burden is light." Matt.11:28,29. How lovely is that? Please, Jesus says, I’m begging you, let Me help you. I desire to make your life easy. I and I alone know what is best for you to live a happier existence. But what does this require? Giving up control, Submit to this plea of His love and let Him work on soothing your tired weary soul. Our egos keep us grounded to this earth; instead of just letting ourselves be free to float somewhere between Heaven and Earth.
And this requires us to have trust and faith. Paradoxical as this may sound, when we let go of our desires to control we actually experience control. Does the Word of God give us any insight in how we can learn to give up control? I am convinced we can find a solution. First, we must develop trust in the Lord. "Every word of God is pure; He is a shield to those who put their trust in Him." Pro 30:5. When we have a God where it is written that He does not change, "For I am the Lord, I do not change.” Malachi 3:6, and in Hebrews 13:8, it says, "Jesus is the same yesterday,today,and forever," the question arises, Why wouldn't we put our trust in someone who will never vacillate or lie to us" in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began..."? Titus 1:2.God is a rock, someone we can lean on.
As such, anger is difficult to control because its reactions are very spontaneous. By the time you realize what you have done, it’s too late. "For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness".
When anger sets in, it invites negative thoughts, reactions, and thereby unwanted actions. There is this famous quote which says, "Whenever anger comes up, take out a mirror and look at yourself. When you are angry, you are not very beautiful".
"When you are offended at any man's fault, turn to yourself and study your own failings. Then you will forget your anger."
"It is wise to direct your anger towards problems - not people; to focus your energies on answers - not excuses."
"Don't hold to anger, hurt or pain. They steal your energy and keep you from love."
"Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame."
"Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die."
"People who fly into a rage always make a bad landing."
A teacher who controls his students' lives, suspects their motives, and denigrates their spiritual desires with a harsh, legalistic attitude will see rebellion and bitterness in his students. The password for an effective teacher is love; the password for a legalist is power. Students respond to love; they react to power.
You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.
Love is when you can't control it. No matter how much your try and tell yourself to stop, your heart wont let you.
The things you don't have control over you don't worry about. I have control over my attitude, my perception, how I do things, and you do the very best job you can. Other people have control over other things and you let them do their jobs.
The wise who control their body, who control their tongue, the wise who control their mind, are indeed well controlled.
We know what we can control. We can control our effort and we can control our approach.
"No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man. God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it." 1 Corinthians 10:13
"But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.”" Acts 1:8
Anyone that tried to express too much control might need to try to start within himself.
He that would govern others should first be the master of himself
Self-discipline begins with the mastery of your thoughts. If you don't control what you think, you can't control what you do. Simply, self-discipline enables you to think first and act afterward.
You cannot always control what goes on outside. But you can always control what goes on inside.
Anyone that tried to express too much control might need to try to start within himself.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Healing of all Wounds
Time heals all wounds.
The Greeks quoted it as
“Time is the healer of all unnecessary troubles.”
Wounds can be caused by a razor, hammer,broken glass or falling down on rocks.
Some injuries are deep, and some wounds are on the top layer.
Usually deep wounds are not as visual as service injuries.
Large surface cuts and wounds on the surface will scab up during the healing process.
As the wound is healing, the scab becomes stronger.
If the scab keeps being pulled off the wound never heals.
With deep slices and cuts, it will usually take longer to heal than service cuts.
After the slice is made, the bleeding is the first item you attend to.
Trying to stop the bleeding sometimes takes a little time.
Cutting off the blood flow by wrapping around it with pressure, is the first procedure.
Next putting some gauze onto the wound will help the healing process.
After the bleeding has stopped, cleaning the sore and a bandage would be next.
As the healing process continues, the sore begins to scab up.
There are times even after the surface healing is complete, the wound is still sore.
If the sore looks like it is healed, under the skin it still could be sensitive.
Only time and protection on the sore will the process of healing take place.
Wounds are not always external, but even internal wounds time will be needed
for the healing to be complete.
With the mind and the heart that has been damaged, comfort and time is a need.
Avoiding what caused the damage sometimes will prevent it to happen again.
But times it is hard to know what really caused all the pain.
Trying to help the recovery the right mind, heart and attitude is a necessity.
The Greeks quoted it as
“Time is the healer of all unnecessary troubles.”
Wounds can be caused by a razor, hammer,broken glass or falling down on rocks.
Some injuries are deep, and some wounds are on the top layer.
Usually deep wounds are not as visual as service injuries.
Large surface cuts and wounds on the surface will scab up during the healing process.
As the wound is healing, the scab becomes stronger.
If the scab keeps being pulled off the wound never heals.
With deep slices and cuts, it will usually take longer to heal than service cuts.
After the slice is made, the bleeding is the first item you attend to.
Trying to stop the bleeding sometimes takes a little time.
Cutting off the blood flow by wrapping around it with pressure, is the first procedure.
Next putting some gauze onto the wound will help the healing process.
After the bleeding has stopped, cleaning the sore and a bandage would be next.
As the healing process continues, the sore begins to scab up.
There are times even after the surface healing is complete, the wound is still sore.
If the sore looks like it is healed, under the skin it still could be sensitive.
Only time and protection on the sore will the process of healing take place.
Wounds are not always external, but even internal wounds time will be needed
for the healing to be complete.
With the mind and the heart that has been damaged, comfort and time is a need.
Avoiding what caused the damage sometimes will prevent it to happen again.
But times it is hard to know what really caused all the pain.
Trying to help the recovery the right mind, heart and attitude is a necessity.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Internal Freedom
Until you make peace with which you are, you'll never be content with what you have
Peace is not the absence of conflict; it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.
Peace can come about through a mutual understanding.
To instill peace in yourself, you must build slowly and follow through with your plans.
Some people find that they already have these traits. Some people have to work to attain them.
One will build peace if one is a conscious worker.
One can create peace with the right ingredients.
Being willing must be embedded in you to create harmony amongst yourself and the people around you.
You cannot always change or control your external conditions, but you can certainly bring changes into your inner world, which will in turn affect your actions, reactions and external world.
Disagreements sometimes lead to strife, discord and even separation.
You can have peace even with a disagreeable understanding.
Disagreements sometimes lead to strife, discord and even divorce.
Divorce you are able to use several ways.
You can divorce you spouse, or you can divorce your closest friends.
But when you divorce God or his people, you are separating your family for a
opportunity to be part of the greatest Family.
Your family is the most valuable creation there is.
God has set his whole course of His creation, on having a family.
You can have peace even with a disagreeable understanding
Peace is not the absence of conflict; it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.
When there is no peace in the house,
the children in the house are the ones to feel the repercussion of the problems and separations.
There are cases that feuds have continued, and the rival’s never knew the original
Or understand the reason.
Sometimes ones did not even comprehend the confliction with each other.
And other times it was because of interpretations and feelings.
You will never have peace until there is a mutual agreement.
You will never find harmony of mind until you listen to your heart.
Attitude is a major factor in every misunderstanding.
The way to have peace is if we let go of wanting to change the past and wanting to control the future.
Start dealing with the present while preparing to fulfill our goals and obstacles that lies ahead.
Peace is not the absence of conflict; it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.
Peace can come about through a mutual understanding.
To instill peace in yourself, you must build slowly and follow through with your plans.
Some people find that they already have these traits. Some people have to work to attain them.
One will build peace if one is a conscious worker.
One can create peace with the right ingredients.
Being willing must be embedded in you to create harmony amongst yourself and the people around you.
You cannot always change or control your external conditions, but you can certainly bring changes into your inner world, which will in turn affect your actions, reactions and external world.
Disagreements sometimes lead to strife, discord and even separation.
You can have peace even with a disagreeable understanding.
Disagreements sometimes lead to strife, discord and even divorce.
Divorce you are able to use several ways.
You can divorce you spouse, or you can divorce your closest friends.
But when you divorce God or his people, you are separating your family for a
opportunity to be part of the greatest Family.
Your family is the most valuable creation there is.
God has set his whole course of His creation, on having a family.
You can have peace even with a disagreeable understanding
Peace is not the absence of conflict; it is the ability to handle conflict by peaceful means.
When there is no peace in the house,
the children in the house are the ones to feel the repercussion of the problems and separations.
There are cases that feuds have continued, and the rival’s never knew the original
Or understand the reason.
Sometimes ones did not even comprehend the confliction with each other.
And other times it was because of interpretations and feelings.
You will never have peace until there is a mutual agreement.
You will never find harmony of mind until you listen to your heart.
Attitude is a major factor in every misunderstanding.
The way to have peace is if we let go of wanting to change the past and wanting to control the future.
Start dealing with the present while preparing to fulfill our goals and obstacles that lies ahead.
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Definitions of respect
There are definitions of respect.
The first refers to being polite or civil to those we meet or with whom we interact.
This would include being respectful to a teacher.
Family will treat other family members respectfully during visits or gatherings.
It also includes strangers with polite respect.
Another meaning however, refers to our feelings toward those who merit respect through honorable living.
We admire their commitment or standards.
For example, we might respect a sailor who gave up winning a boat race to save a man overboard.
Yet if we were to interact with these people, we would likely treat them with respectful or polite manners, regardless of our feelings about their transgressions.
Ultimately, we can treat people respectfully because they are human made in the image of God. even if we do not honor or admire their acts.
Most of all, being respectful in others words is a Christian life.
As parents and leaders, we are to honor both definitions. We want children not only to treat us with respect using good manors, but also to honor our guidance and words, which we seek to exemplify through Christ like living.\
Respect is an expression of our sense of universal brotherhood or sisterhood,
a testimony of our membership in the human family.
It acknowledges our common humanity and shows our reverence for children of God.
The gospel teaches us that we are to hold the same esteem for others, that we hold for ourselves (Mt. 7:12).
Acting disrespectfully suggests or do not esteem the other person as ourselves.
For example, prejudice is a result of disrespect for our fellowman.
We cannot participate in attitudes of prejudice without distancing ourselves from others. True respect then, comes as we develop our ability to love our brothers and our sisters as ourselves.
What we say about people in their absence should be what we would say to them
with love, if they were present.
Sympathy-
Harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons or on the part of one person with respect to another.
Care- a troubled or burdened state of mind; worry; concern
Respect allows one to build trust with others.
1. Respect allows you to build a relationships.
2. It provides one with “an entry,: into the other side.
3. In addition, according respect can make the key difference in the direction of the conflict.
4. Those who are respected within the community are most likely to bring or encourage peace.
5. Its presence can lead to a positive change, while its absence may lead to even more disturbances.
The first refers to being polite or civil to those we meet or with whom we interact.
This would include being respectful to a teacher.
Family will treat other family members respectfully during visits or gatherings.
It also includes strangers with polite respect.
Another meaning however, refers to our feelings toward those who merit respect through honorable living.
We admire their commitment or standards.
For example, we might respect a sailor who gave up winning a boat race to save a man overboard.
Yet if we were to interact with these people, we would likely treat them with respectful or polite manners, regardless of our feelings about their transgressions.
Ultimately, we can treat people respectfully because they are human made in the image of God. even if we do not honor or admire their acts.
Most of all, being respectful in others words is a Christian life.
As parents and leaders, we are to honor both definitions. We want children not only to treat us with respect using good manors, but also to honor our guidance and words, which we seek to exemplify through Christ like living.\
Respect is an expression of our sense of universal brotherhood or sisterhood,
a testimony of our membership in the human family.
It acknowledges our common humanity and shows our reverence for children of God.
The gospel teaches us that we are to hold the same esteem for others, that we hold for ourselves (Mt. 7:12).
Acting disrespectfully suggests or do not esteem the other person as ourselves.
For example, prejudice is a result of disrespect for our fellowman.
We cannot participate in attitudes of prejudice without distancing ourselves from others. True respect then, comes as we develop our ability to love our brothers and our sisters as ourselves.
What we say about people in their absence should be what we would say to them
with love, if they were present.
Sympathy-
Harmony of or agreement in feeling, as between persons or on the part of one person with respect to another.
Care- a troubled or burdened state of mind; worry; concern
Respect allows one to build trust with others.
1. Respect allows you to build a relationships.
2. It provides one with “an entry,: into the other side.
3. In addition, according respect can make the key difference in the direction of the conflict.
4. Those who are respected within the community are most likely to bring or encourage peace.
5. Its presence can lead to a positive change, while its absence may lead to even more disturbances.
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