It's here, the fall season. It's probably us, Texans, that need a relief the most after the whole summer of experiencing a 3-digit hot temperature. I'm clamoring for cold crisp, windy gust of wind. Tired running the air conditioner and not having your windows open for fresh air. And if you're having hot flushes like me, you're doomed for you're going to sweat more profusely, unfortunately. That's how I feel...
Well, gas prices is less than 3 dollars. That's good news but inflation is still on the rise. If we don't steward our finances wisely, which is not easy, you're also doomed for incurring more debts and that's petrifying. With that, you could lose your home, your cars ,even your "bread & butter' jobs and most of all losing your dignity, your equilibrium, your footing, because of unnecessary purchases and vices you should never feed yourselves.
But we're all human beings with weak points and flaws that hold us to a point where we allow these bad habits to control us instead of controlling them or best yet, never" give a foothold to the devil, especially if you're a Christ believer. You should know as a Christian that Jesus Christ has already won the victories for us and has given us "the authority and power to trample upon serpents and scorpions, and physical and mental strength and over all the power of the enemy" (Luke 10:19).
If we believe that, what else do we need to overpower evil since we have the dominion empowered to us by God? That's the nemesis there--we don't fully believe...
Mind you, I still drive a 2003 car. It's still running pretty good. Although I only drive it to my work, to church, to grocery stores and to my mom's house, this car is pretty darn good to get me to places I need to be .I can also buy a newer car or a brand new one but what purpose would it serve? If it's for your neighbors to see, you're missing out on your grater purpose. Besides, who would want to pay full coverage insurance, monthly payments and maintenance on your golden years?
Because I know that eternal home is not here. Therefore, my time, talents and financial investments should reflect the kingdom of Heaven where I could help more people know the love of God and not see them miss out Heaven.
I just heard that a townmate of ours just passed more than a week ago. Did he know Christ and walk the faith? I certainly hope so.
I'm actually writing this post on my mom's kitchen table. I volunteered to take care of her so my sister that lives with her can go celebrate her 50th birthday in New York with my sister that lives there.
My mom is 88 years old and so frail and tiny, about 4'10.I took a week off work so I can fully attend to her needs.
My other siblings are helping me too but I'm the one that stays with her at night. It's an opportunity for all of us siblings to take care of her, show her our love and when she's gone there will be no regrets because we serve her well...In the Bible, it says that if you honor your parents, God honors that and will add more years to your physical life. That's sure a sheer bonus. But if your parents have abandoned you and abused you, let God be God in all situations .And take heart to forgive. Easy for me to say but you can't go wrong knowing the absolute truth that life without the grace of God is so empty and meaningless....
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