Today's Thought: Amen Corner

 

When you stay in your lane & observe, you learn a lot about people. People are a trip sometimes because when you're doing what they want, they sing your praises. As soon as you say no, some people aren't feeling you because they've grown accustomed to you co-signing. At times, you need to go along to get along, but if following the crowd leads to destruction....I'm not following. Do I care if people get mad and talk about me? No. That's what's wrong with society today, people would rather have an amen corner instead of folks telling them the real. I guess that's why I have a very small circle because I'm not a sheep; I actually think for myself even if it means standing alone.

Today's Thought: Answered Prayers

I believe this to be true. If God didn't answer prayers, he'd still be God. 

Defending Your Spouse

Will Smith slapping Chris Rock is trending on social media. You can't be on any social media outlet without a meme or edited video about the situation. Some of them are funny, but the question remains was Will wrong for slapping Chris Rock? The responses are split: Yes, No & Split. My view: This isn't the first time Chris talked about Will's family. Rock talked about Will's family before & Will called him on it. Last night's Oscar's was the tipping point & Will felt like he had to handle it. I respect Will for standing up for his woman because that's what a man should do. No real man is going to stand for someone disrespecting his wife (and vice versa). Personally, I would've saw Chris after the event because some of the Oscar officials already think black men are gangsters, and Will feeding into the stereotype doesn't help matters. You never show your behind on TV, let alone on a national stage. Possible backlash could mean Will's Oscar being rescinded, facing charges, etc. How do you come back from this? Only time will tell. I know one thing: Being a comedian, Chris Rock will find a way to create humor from this situation. If there's anything we can take from the Chris Rock-Will Smith beef, it's to watch your mouth. Everyone doesn't let slick comments about their family slide. People have lost their lives over disrespectful comments. I believe family should be off limits in comedy, but in comedy...any subject is up for grabs. As long as the comedian isn't disrespectful with their comedy, I don't see any issue with jokes. Again...because of Will Smith slapping Chris Rock, comedians may have a target on their backs because this opens the door for anyone to get in their feelings over jokes that aren't in poor taste.

Any man would have done the same or similar as Will Smith, so I really don't fault him too much. A husband is supposed to protect his wife by any means necessary (and vice versa), but...let's not forget that Jada embarrassed Will one too many times. Will must really love Jada in spite of everything they put each other through.

Fellas: Follow God First, Your Woman Will Follow You

How can a man expect his woman to follow him & he's not following God? That makes 0 sense. No woman should follow her man if he's not following God because the only place he would lead her is to hell. Women have to discern whether where he's leading them is appropriate or astray. If he's following God, that's all the discernment she needs. God wouldn't lead astray. While I agree that a man should follow God, it doesn't always translate to women falling in line by default. That Jezebel spirit is strong in some women. A woman can have a competent man that's led by God, but some women will refuse submission. No matter if a man follows God, some women won't follow. That's why men need to be picky when choosing a mate; look at her character instead of her physical features. A spouse can make or break one's walk with God.

Friday Prayer

Father, I pray for those  struggling with addictions (to drugs, alcohol, food, unhealthy relationships, shopping, sex, gambling, smoking, & anything that destroys their soul & body).

Please supernaturally break the chains of addiction, & strengthen their ability to overcome their battles. – And please comfort the people who love them. 

The Relevance Of Punchanella

 When I think of trans men dominating women’s sports, Punchanella comes to mind:

Anything you can do

I can do better

I can do anything better than you

It’s wild how a children’s chorus is relevant in society: From effeminate men to masculine women…🤦🏾

Pre-Marital Counseling vs. Exit Counseling

If someone wants out, let them leave. They could be doing you a favor, but you're too in your feelings to see it.