This is so true. Read on…
The dictionary defines integrity in terms of soundness of moral character, adherence to ethical principles and being unimpaired. Its Middle English root is related to integrate (to bring together as a whole) and integral (complete and whole). These references to wholeness rightly suggest that integrity affects all aspects of our lives, which is why it is like a healthy investment portfolio filled with blue chip stocks such as honesty, fairness and loyalty.
Integrity that strengthens an inner value system is the real human bottom line. It means that you don’t base your decisions simply on being politically correct. You do what’s right, not what’s fashionable. You know that truth is absolute, not a device for manipulating others. And it’s not just in the major decisions that this quality is needed.
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The following article written by Nancy Campbell founder of Above Rubies. When I read this article, I got a hit on my head.
There are two things that seem to be fading from society whistling men and smiling mothers. Is it the stress of our busy lives that rob us of these two ingredients that fill homes with happiness? It is rare to hear men whistling today. Mothers’ smiles are also disappearing. I see so many sad, depressed and hang-dog faces on mothers and this is an age of smaller families! Do we need to slow down to find time to smile again? To take time to smile at our children.
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I must admit that when things get a little tougher, especially in our family finances, I tend to think a lot, sometimes feel unhappy and wish I had more and wish that I did not stop working. But I know that my way of thinking and my outlook on life has an impact to what my situation going to be. I know that it has a major contribution to my unsatisfied and unhappiness life. I choose to be contented with what I have and where I am in life because I know that God will provide and not fall into self-pity trap.
Contentment is not….
… Just settling for what I have and where I am in life
… Being happy that I am poor and refusing to work hard to lift my standard living
… Waiting around for handouts from God or others
Contentment is….
… Realizing that if my physical needs are met, I can be content
… Believing that no matter what happens, God is enough
… The ability to have joy regardless of my possessions or financial situation
… Being grateful for what I do have, not what I wish I could have
… Knowing that my value as a person is in no way tied to the value of my assets
… The ability to say “no” to things that I don’t need, even though I could use and afford them.
… Keeping an “open-hand” with what I have, because I know that God will provided for me, if I am seeking His kingdom and righteousness.
Happy Beautiful Monday!
I can’t remember where I copy this summary it was on my word document file and as a parent I am being reminded today.
- Blessings of great joy and satisfaction exist for both the father and mother who properly train their children, while the cursing of great sorrow is the consequence to those who do not.
- The soul life of each child is the creation of God, and God has a plan and a purpose for anything He creates.
- God intends for children to be trained by their parents according to His standards.
- Child training is dependent on the child’s respect for his parent’s position of authority.
- The principle of authority was designed by God for the orderly administration of His plan for mankind and is totally under His control.
- Parental authority is the most extensive of all institutions and includes the right to demand obedience from children.
- The parents’ word is law to their children.
- Parents are responsible to raise obedient and respectful children.
- Parents are accountable to God alone for their rulership.
- Children who honor their parents are blessed with physical prosperity, whereas those who rebel in overt disrespect receive the cursing of a living death and/or a violent end.
- Parents must provide strong leadership for their children and stand responsible for their outside influences.
- Parents are the symbol and representative of God’s authority to their children.
Written By Regina Brett 53 years old and not 90 years old, of The Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio.
1. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
4. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
7. Cry with someone. It’s more healing than crying alone.
8. It’s OK to get angry with God. He can take it.
9. Save for retirement starting with your first paycheck.
10. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
11. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.
12. It’s OK to let your children see you cry.
13. Don’t compare your life to others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
14. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn’t be in it.
15. Everything can change in the blink of an eye. But don’t worry; God never blinks.
16. Life is too short for long pity parties. Get busy living, or get busy dying.
17. You can get through anything if you stay put in today.
18. A writer writes. If you want to be a writer, write.
19. It’s never too late to have a happy childhood. But the second one is up to you and no one else.
20. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don’t take no for an answer.
21. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
22. Overprepare, then go with the flow.
23. Be eccentric now. Don’t wait for old age to wear purple.
24. The most important sex organ is the brain.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: “In five years, will this matter?”
27. Always choose life.
28. Forgive everyone everything.
29. What other people think of you is none of your business.
30. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
31. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
32. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
33. Believe in miracles.
34. God loves you because of who God is, not because of anything you did or didn’t do.
35. Whatever doesn’t kill you really does make you stronger.
36. Growing old beats the alternative – dying young.
37. Your children get only one childhood. Make it memorable.
38. Read the Psalms. They cover every human emotion.
39. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere.
40. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else’s, we’d grab ours back.
41. Don’t audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
42. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
43. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
44. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
45. The best is yet to come.
46. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
47. Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
48. If you don’t ask, you don’t get.
49. Yield.
50. Life isn’t tied with a bow, but it’s still a gift.
