I live in a state where you can see almost anything on a bumper sticker, and since I have increased my driving latley I have noticed one in particular.
The sticker that has sparked some thought is "God Bless America". Now this isnt a new statement and the stickers I have seen have been very very old as well as new and fresh.
The spark of thought I had on this is, - well yes he did, he does, and will continue to do so but really why should he Bless America? With all that we are given it seems like every year WE screw it up and WE have to work harder to recognize those blessings. Also in the past WE have tried so hard to remove any religion from our country when the reason this country was founded was for the freedom to worship who when and where we please.
Luckily God if more forgiving of us then we are of others. If he wasnt I dont think things would be as nice sice we are continually turning our back on him.
Of course I have heard rumors that we are no longer a christian nation, so I had better get to studying the teachings of Muhammad. . . . . maybe I will see bumper stickers of "Muhammad Bless America".
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
NINJA Skills
I have noticed one of the words that impact us but go un-noticed like a NINJA.
That word is PERCEPTION. Basically, it’s how we as people perceive one another. Or view one another in our own minds.
For example, what makes a person a king? Is it Entitlement or Heritage? The ONLY one I know of who has the right to be called a King is Jesus Christ and yes, his is based on Entitlement and Heritage, and the fact that he is the son of God.
For me it boils down to how well that person has made those around him see them as better, wiser, and therefore has more authority then those around him.
Look at how we view Movie Stars, Politicians, and …well……anyone. What makes us revere those we see as role models? Why do we get so wrapped up in THEIR lives, and not handle our own?
WE perceive them and their lives as better. WE give them the authority to make choices for us. WE give them power over us.
The main point I am trying to make is, take a look at your relationships with others and how you perceive others. Does a change need to be made? Are we giving someone power over us who shouldn’t?
I just think we are looking up to or respecting others for the wrong reasons. It’s ok to do it for the right reasons, but are we?
Unfortunately - Perception has become reality in today’s society. Truth and fact has taken a back seat on this turbulent ride.
That word is PERCEPTION. Basically, it’s how we as people perceive one another. Or view one another in our own minds.
For example, what makes a person a king? Is it Entitlement or Heritage? The ONLY one I know of who has the right to be called a King is Jesus Christ and yes, his is based on Entitlement and Heritage, and the fact that he is the son of God.
For me it boils down to how well that person has made those around him see them as better, wiser, and therefore has more authority then those around him.
Look at how we view Movie Stars, Politicians, and …well……anyone. What makes us revere those we see as role models? Why do we get so wrapped up in THEIR lives, and not handle our own?
WE perceive them and their lives as better. WE give them the authority to make choices for us. WE give them power over us.
The main point I am trying to make is, take a look at your relationships with others and how you perceive others. Does a change need to be made? Are we giving someone power over us who shouldn’t?
I just think we are looking up to or respecting others for the wrong reasons. It’s ok to do it for the right reasons, but are we?
Unfortunately - Perception has become reality in today’s society. Truth and fact has taken a back seat on this turbulent ride.
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