You Qualify!

I just saw a commercial on TV that brought tears to my eyes. A young lady was interviewing for a job she did not have (according to hiring standards) all the credentials the position called for. However; she told the employer (with confidence) she did not graduate with a college degree, but she graduated from high school without a phone, a car, or a computer. She said, “I currently have two jobs and take care of my parents”.  

The interviewer told her she is not what he is looking for, but she is exactly what he needed to fill the position.

Why did it bring tears to my eyes? Even though this was a commercial, there was truth in it. We don’t market ourselves enough and many job seekers interview with the mentality of “they need this job”, instead of letting the employer know, “you are what that company needs”! We have lost our tenacity and courage it takes to interview, with confidence, to get the position. Even though you did not attend college and get the knowledge you need for the job, your lifestyle has given you more than enough experience to qualify.  

By all means, if you have the opportunity to attend college and get a quality education, do so, but to give up and quit, is not an option. You already have marketing skills, public service skills, social service and social media skills, customer service skills, and decision making skills you utilize daily ~ that makes you a force to be reckoned with.

I too can relate to her life of accomplishments!

And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever— the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you. I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:16-18 NIV

Labor of Love!

Inheritance is to transmit genetic qualities from parent to child. Pattern is the regular way something is repeated or done. So now that the definitions of the two have been defined for you now let's put it in how it is used in our everyday lives. 

Heart disease, your height, the color of your eyes, your hair color, sickle cell anemia, etc. are genetic qualities that are hereditary. Making apple pie the way Grandmother did, using the same laundry detergent because your Mother used it, or folding clothes a certain way are things that are patterned.

I'm not sure many of our children have experienced a Mother getting up early before they go to school, and breakfast was on the table. You sat down as a family, prayed as a family and even washed the dishes and had time to sit and watch a little television before you had to go to school. Good memories!

It's a benefit for the children to be in bed at reasonable time so you are able to spend time with your husband uninterrupted; and both of you get in bed at a reasonable time to greet your babies in the morning with love (a warm hug and smile, breakfast, time spent as a family together, as well as prayer time to start the day). I do understand there are many exceptions to this, but if you have a normal work schedule or do not work at all, there is none. Remember: Your life is not your own when you are a parent!

The above things are good patterns. To give them a positive start everyday, starts at home. When a child sees how his/her Mother woke up before they were up "daily", to get breakfast, take care of the house, and spend quality time with them, does pattern from generation to generation. So let's begin with, "I'm willing to give my child a positive start in life, love and the pursuit of happiness that is their right as a U.S citizen, as well as a privilege". 

Then you are able to enjoy the fruits of your labor.

Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Matthew 7:16-20 KJV

The Fruits of Your Labor!

How many of you have heard, "Never correct a child out of anger". 

Another true statement is, "If you are that mad at a child that if you hit them you could hurt them. The first thing to do is walk away, and calm down. Once you have self-control, then come back and correct your child".

How a toddler treats other children (rage, hitting, hugging, etc) that's what they see and experience in the home. Not all cases are so, but many are. If you are quick to react in anger to your child that's how they react to other children ~ or playing Mommy and Daddy with a baby doll ~ shaking it, hitting it in the face, telling it to sit down and shut up!

Children are a blessing from God and we are to raise them the way God would have us to. Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger by the way you treat them. Rather, bring them up with the discipline and instruction that comes from the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4 NLT) 

Single parent homes (by choice) is not working, government assistance is not working, women with children of many Fathers is not working. Well, you tell me what will work? Most of us follow the world's way; "News Flash", the world's way is not working. Obliviously we need to do something different that does work.

See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know him. I John 3:1 ESV 

It Looks "Good"

What is an opportunity? We can look it up in the dictionary together. The first definition comes up as “a set of circumstances that makes it possible to do something”. The second definition is, “a chance for employment or promotion.” 

Yes, I’m going to use the first definition; in which God makes it possible to do something good daily.

Whether, to you, it’s minor or major, your benevolence (act of kindness) entertains the angels of Heaven. “Do not forget or neglect or refuse to extend hospitality to strangers [in the brotherhood—being friendly, cordial, and gracious, sharing the comforts of your home and doing your part generously], for through it some have entertained angels without knowing it.” (Hebrews 13:2 AMP) And family members should be the first on the list. We look outside the home instead of how we can be of service to each other in the home.

It’s important to serve one another, help one another and above all, truly show them our love, instead of speak it. Relationships start with kind words and deeds and lead to a strong bond that cannot be separated by anyone; because God has knotted it so tight, no one can divide it. “And though a man might prevail against him who is alone, two will withstand him. A threefold cord is not quickly broken.” (Ecclesiastes 4:12 AMP)

Start with complimenting the “good” things a husband or wife does and watch them want to do more “good” things for you!