WORDS WRITTEN BY AN OBSERVANT WOMAN
Good men are indeed all around us. We pass them on the streets, in the malls and the halls at work. Most we can't see because we don't know what a good man really looks like. He usually isn't flashy enough or rich enough to turn our heads.
He might not wear a suit or push a BMW. He might not have a "body like Vin Diesel with a Brad Pitt face". But, as you mature, you realize it's better to find someone who's got your back than someone who turns your head.
A good man doesn't agree whole heartedly with everything you say. He doesn't just tell you what you want to hear and do the opposite. He doesn't declare how sensitive, sweet, caring, yada yada he is (he wont have to because it shows). He has his own opinion and you may clash, but he doesn't have to degrade you to prove he's right. He even admits at times to being wrong, especially if you are willing to do the same.
A good man is not going to meet every item on your checklist. He is human with frailties and faults mixed in with all of his wonderful, strong attributes. He needs your love and respect. He needs to feel that you don't live to "catch" him doing something wrong so you can declare, "Aha! I knew you were a dog!!"
A good man doesn't necessarily give you a huge birthday or Valentine's gift. He shows his love in the ways that are comfortable to him. Don’t judge him by TV standards (...Bold and the Beautiful...). No one lives that fairy tale for real. You'll miss your own fairy tale by buying into the myth that our men are no good. It's just not true.
Men, we salute you, and thank you for who you are and all you've done.
(Thanks Frieda)
Did you know that your usual pattern of thinking can be your big adversary?
I am refusing to let the cares of the economy and the trauma of the people we meet daily become my pattern of thinking. We deliberately practice to make the following scripture our motto:
“…whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them]”. Phil 4:8
(The amplified Bible. 1987 La Habra, CA: The Lockman Foundation)

He is the First and Last, the Beginning and the End!
He is the keeper of Creation and the Creator of all!
He is the Architect of the universe and
The Manager of all times.
He always was, He always is, and He always will be...
Unmoved, Unchanged, Undefeated, and never Undone!
He was bruised and brought healing!
He was pierced and eased pain!
He was persecuted and brought freedom!
He was dead and brought life!
He is risen and brings power!
He reigns and brings Peace!
The world can't understand him,
The armies can't defeat Him,
The schools can't explain Him,
The leaders can't ignore Him.
The Pharisees couldn't confuse Him, and
The people couldn't hold Him!
The New Age can't replace Him, and
Donahue can't explain Him away!
He is light, love, longevity, and Lord.
He is goodness, Kindness, Gentleness, and God.
He is Holy, Righteous, mighty, powerful, and pure.
His ways are right,
His word is eternal,
His will is unchanging, and
His mind is on me.
He is my Redeemer,
He is my Savior,
He is my guide, and
He is my peace!
He is my
He is my comfort,
He is my Lord, and
He rules my life!
I serve Him because His bond is love,
His burden is light, and
His goal for me is abundant life.
I follow Him because He is the wisdom of the wise,
The power of the powerful,
The ancient of days, the ruler of rulers,
The leader of leaders, the overseer of the overcomers, and
The sovereign Lord of all that was and is and is to come.
And if that seems impressive to you, try this for size.
His goal is a relationship with ME!
He will never leave me,
Never forsake me,
Never mislead me,
Never forget me,
Never overlook me, and
Ever cancel my appointment in His appointment book!
When I fall, He lifts me up!
When I fail, He forgives!
When I am weak, He is strong!
When I am lost, He is the way!
When I am afraid, He is my courage!
When I stumble, He steadies me!
When I am hurt, He heals me!
When I am broken, He mends me!
When I am blind, He leads me!
When I am hungry, He feeds me!
When I face trials, He is with me!
When I face persecution, He shields me!
When I face problems, He comforts me!
When I face loss, He provides for me!
When I face Death, He carries me Home!
He is everything for everybody, everywhere,
Every time, and every way.
He is God, He is faithful.
I am His, and He is mine!
My Father in heaven can whip the father of this world.
So, if you're wondering why I feel so secure, understand this...
He said it and that settles it.
God is in control, I am on His side, and
That means all is well with my soul.
Everyday is a blessing for GOD Is!
(Contribution by Dr Frieda Smalberger - Director Of Inter Trauma Nexus)
A young couple moves into a new neighborhood.
The next morning while they are eating breakfast,
the young woman sees her neighbor hanging the washing outside.
"That laundry is not very clean", she said.
"She doesn't know how to wash correctly.
Perhaps she needs better laundry soap."
Her husband looked on, but remained silent.
Every time her neighbor would hang her wash to dry,
the young woman would make the same comments.
About one month later, the woman was surprised to see a
nice clean wash on the line and said to her husband:
"Look, she has learned how to wash correctly.
I wonder who taught her this."
The husband said, "I got up early this morning and
cleaned our windows."
And so it is with life. What we see when watching others
depends on the purity of the window through which we look.
(Dankie Natashia)
Take care of yourself. …don't wait for someone to take care of you.
Remember to pray,
because God promised to give you wisdom.
(James 1:5)
You drive yourself to your destination.
There will be mistakes along the way…
but they will also be lessons…
and you will never make the right choices all the time, without making the wrong ones sometimes.
So remember to love, laugh and live completely with no regrets…
because true friends will always be there no matter what…
and in the end you alone determine your own happiness.
Have an awesome day!!!!!
Dit is nie verkeerd om hulp te benodig en
daarvoor te vra nie. Maar dit is verkeerd
om hulp te benodig en te trots te wees om
daarvoor te vra. Leer om te delegeer. Laat soveel
moontlik mense jou help. As jy dit doen,
sal jy langer uithou en die lewe meer geniet.
Eksodus 18:18
Jy en al hierdie mense by jou
sal toetaal uitgeput raak. Die
werk is te veel vir jou. Jy kan
dit nie alleen behartig nie.
Geniet die dag…
(Lettie Baiedankie vir jou raad.)
