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Princess Lessons
For the past four months I have had the
absolute privilege of watching my little
baby girl from birth to the age of four
months. It is amazing how God’s creation can be so wondrous, entertaining,
amusing and full of life’s lessons. We
call her princess because her father is
indeed the King of kings and Lord of
lords.
She has reminded me of the simple
matters of life that we should embrace.
The bible talks about having an attitude
such as that of children and Princess
has taught me what that is.
Have you ever thought what would
happen if you never have to worry
about what you will eat, drink or
wear. All you know is that there is
someone to take care of you as soon
as you let out the scream or words that
will attract their attention. Princess has
this nice little cry that you can simply
laugh at. It’s between crying and saying, hey guys, I need you to attend to
me. If she doesn't get attended to, she
will fidget until she gets what she
wants. Her concern is not whether or
not its there. In her spirit she knows
that because she has received care
before, she will continue to receive it
every time she calls. How about when
we grow up. We become worrisome.
You worry if you miss a prime business
opportunity or promising job. I listened
to a preacher the other day who said
that for those who trust in the Lord and
wait patiently for Him, life is not about
living from your finances, you live by
His favor.
Praise & Criticism Princess is a very
intelligent girl. She has this blank look
with a small smile at the edge of her
lips when people are commenting
about good things and she pouts when
she perceives a negative comment. I
have come to learn that when people
heap so much praise on you, smile
and pass it on to the owner - The Lord
Quiet Time
Jesus. His is praise, yours is blessing.
Basking in the light of that praise is
taking a position that does not belong
to you. When people criticize you,
don’t let it form your personality. Everyone is entitled to an opinion about
everything but it shouldn’t dictate how
you live your life.
Laugh. It is said that laughter is the
best medicine. There are times out
of the blues that princess will let out a
hearty laugh and maintain a big smile
after that. When was the last time you
really laughed from the depth of your
heart. Maybe because of a joke or a
funny event or a shrub or something. I
have found that her laughter is so
infectious that if I hear her laugh from
another room it puts a smile on my
face. Try it, you’d be surprised at its
great positive effect around you.
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