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Are we really entitled to anything? Yes we do have the spirit of entitlement. It is easy to look at others and see what is wrong with them; however, we do not take a good look at ourselves....nor do we want to admit to ourselves either, we have many faults also!  In Mark7:1,2 (TLB) it says, "Don't criticize and you won't be criticized yourself. Why worry about a speck in someone else's eyes, when you have a board in your own". We do have a right, by choice, to live a blessed life of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control; which is the Fruit of the Spirit! Wow, seems like a lot; however, we thrive on impure thoughts, jealousy, selfishness, conflict, complaining, criticism, anger, and injustice.......which leads to a life filled with severe dysfunction!

I have heard it's "hard" more than I want to for someone to think positive. REALLY? It's not hard it's our own selfish motive........because it's following our own feelings or our fears (Which Joyce Meyers defines fear as false evidence appearing real).........I want what I want when I want it! Correct? ............Say it with me, Yes, that is correct! We put our own needs in place of others, our own desires in place of others and our own wants in place of others.....even some of us women overlook their children's needs because they are so self indulged.

I am not saying, not to do good things for yourself, not to take care of your body (which is God's temple), or not to value you, but when a decision has to be made, and there is a husband and children involved, then it becomes "what is best for us versus what is best for me" The Fruit of the Spirit starts in the home. If there is not peace in your house, then you cannot live in peace, if there is not love in your house, then you cannot give love, if there is not gentleness in your house, then you cannot be gentle. God said, I have given you everything you need......it is already within us when we receive Christ as our Savior.

He says try me! I dare you to try him and see how your life will change from Glory to Glory (little by little) for the good of your household and those around you. However, if your home depicts a life of conflict and you think others are not aware of what goes on behind closed doors, think again, God knows......He knows all, sees all, and heals all! Let Him in, so your life can begin anew and brand new! God Loves You and I Love you too! Have a Blessed Day!

 28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (KJV)

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