Do As I Say, Not As I Do

Parents: Do as I say, not as I do holds no weight anymore. Kids see what you say and do and are going to mimic your every move. You have no right to get upset when your kids do exactly what you do. Be a better example.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 17, 2019

Running Mouth=Flood

God says talking too much is foolish, so talking less is considered wise to him (Proverbs 29:11). Some people pride themselves on speaking their minds, which is good to a degree because you know where they stand. Some people better be glad I've mastered the art of selective speaking, because if I really said what I thought, people would be shocked and in trouble. You don't always have to say what's on your mind because sometimes, it can get you in trouble.

Contentment: Philippians 4:10-12

Phil 4:10 CEV—The Lord has made me very grateful that at last you have thought about me once… https://t.co/ThwKNo8T0C via @biblegateway

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 14, 2019

Philippians 4:10-12 deals with contentment. Contentment is another word for satisfaction. If I asked people about their contentment level, I would get different answers. Some people would be content at their current level, others would say they're constantly striving for better. I think for me, contentment would come after I've accomplished all God has for me because then there's nothing left for me to do. I've already done what God's called me to do, so what else do I have to prove? Nothing. At the same time, this verse is helping me learn contentment, whether I have little or much. 

What's On My Mind?

Scenario: You Can't Bless Everyone

Response: He was good enough to use to improve herself, but he's not good enough for a relationship. FYI, truckers make excellent money so I'm sure she wouldn't be hurting for money. Nothing wrong with wanting someone in her own class. What's wrong is that she used him for a come-up. He got her where she's at, so she should pay him back every dollar spent on her law school education. He was everything she needed at one point, and now she doesn't need him because she's "made it." This is a good example of why you can't help everyone because you subject yourself to being used, and I'm not for it.

Who's Next?

If someone fell out with another person, who’s to say they won’t fall out with you? It’s best not to make friends with people like this because you could be next.

— Florida Made (@RichardMIATL) June 10, 2019

Doing God's Will