Self assessment is
always taking place for me. The real test is do I like the answers that are
revealed most of the time “NO”. Life lessons are there if we choice to listen
and learn. Let’s face it we all are guilty
of being thoughtless. But the key is not
allowing it to control your life... He
will lead and guide you to all truth- John 16:13.
The older I get the more
I am noticing the seriousness of this issue. And for the last several months it
has been bothering me. The main reason is this: Most of the thoughtlessness that
I have seen has been within Christian organizations. We preach, we pray, we smile but yet we have
NO concept of what being thoughtful really is. Why is it always about us and “MY”
ministry? Excuse me sir/madam but did you stop to think that the creator is
responsible for the gifts that are within you? In church we portray to be so kind and concerned
but Monday through Saturday you don’t even know me? Let me be the first to
admit that I have been guilty of this often.
The point I am trying
to make is this, having recently dealing with the death of my grandfather it
really brought a lot of things to surface. When a life changing experience
slaps you in the face it really shows the reflections of people. The people you
thought were behind you and supported, they suddenly disappear. And YES it hurts! But what I have learned from
all of this. Just because I try to be thoughtful does not mean that they are
going to return thoughtfulness to me. Some people are not built that way. And I
understand that life happens. But when you have known people for many years and
know their character but yet and still show no concern. Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work
hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you – 1 Thessalonians
5:12.
Its true people respond
differently to different situations. So why should I exchange my thoughtfulness
for their thoughtlessness. I don’t think so!!
Someone wise told me, “Keep being thoughtful honey because one day
that same person will turn around and bless you beyond what you could have
imagined because of your thoughtfulness, don’t change!” The reason I can continue to love is because I
try to look at them like God looks at us. “What
if God treated us the same way we treat him”- mimi. Thank you God for Grace and Mercy because we
would be in serious trouble.
I chose to remain
thoughtful because at the end of the day there is enough thoughtlessness
walking around why be a part of the confusion. My walk with God is the only way
that I can remain thoughtful! Don’t get
upset or disappointed when people don’t receive your positive energy. Being
thoughtful is ALWAYS good energy and being thoughtless is ALWAYS negative
energy.
"Never
expect to receive the same amount of love from the same people you pour into
because you will always be disappointed".... Lord help me not to be
thoughtless and self-centered when people are hurting especially when I am
aware of their hurt. - TricaB
Peace and Blessings!!
