1 Corinthians 4:20-21 (NLT) For the Kingdom of God is not
just a lot of talk; it is living by God’s power. 21 Which do you choose? Should
I come with a rod to punish you, or should I come with love and a gentle
spirit?
Acts 1:8 (NIV) ….you will receive power when the Holy Spirit
comes on you.
"Sisters
Are Doin' It For Themselves"
Now there was a time when they used to say
That behind every - "great man."
There had to be a - "great woman."
But in these times of change you know
That it's no longer true.
So we're comin' out of the kitchen
'Cause there's somethin' we forgot to say to you (we say)
Sisters are doin' it for themselves.
Standin' on their own two feet.
And ringin' on their own bells.
Sisters are doin' it for themselves.
Now there was a time when they used to say
That behind every - "great man."
There had to be a - "great woman."
But in these times of change you know
That it's no longer true.
So we're comin' out of the kitchen
'Cause there's somethin' we forgot to say to you (we say)
Sisters are doin' it for themselves.
Standin' on their own two feet.
And ringin' on their own bells.
Sisters are doin' it for themselves.
The
"inferior sex" got a new exterior
We got doctors, lawyers, politicians too.
We got doctors, lawyers, politicians too.
On this morning’s walk/run this song on my playlist prompted
me to think about power. I had been
thinking about my concern for a young man of Hispanic origin who has had a
slight set-back in his quest for a successful life here. I know that as I woman, I have had to work
harder and smarter to compete with men in the workplace. He also will have to do the same to succeed
in this country where those born here are favored.
That led me to think about power in general. I am so very sad to see news stories almost
on a daily basis of shootings.
Statistics show that in these cases the majority of the people know one
another. Maybe behind every gun is a
person who feels powerless on their own.
How I wish we could teach everyone beginning with young children that
guns don’t solve problems; they only create much greater ones not only for
themselves, but for their loved ones and the loved ones of the person whom they
have shot.
Power does not come from the rod as Paul mentions but
through God. It comes from a spirit of
love and an attitude of responsibility.
Those who are willing to accept the responsibility for all they do
whether it be win, loss, or error are powerful people because they can work in
a godly way within the consequences of their actions. Let’s help get this
message out there as we encourage others to live kingdom lives with the proper
power for a successful life.
God you are all-powerful and you have promised your power
through the Holy Spirit. Help us to
encourage to see your strength and to live lives pleasing to you. Amen.
Blessings,Paige
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