SELF WORTH - For Ladies

"What kind of man are you looking for?"

"Do you really want to know?"

"Yes"

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As a woman in this day and age, I am in a position to ask a man what can you do for me that I can't do for myself? I pay my own bills. I take care of my household without the help of any man... or woman for that matter. I am in a position to ask, 'What can you bring to the table?'

Clearly the man thought that she was referring to money.

I am not referring to money. I need something more. I need a man who is striving for excellence in every aspect of life.

The man asked for an explanation.

She said, 

'I need someone who is striving for excellence mentally because I need conversation and mental stimulation. I don't need a simple-minded man. 

I need someone who is striving for excellence spiritually because I don't need to be unequally yoked... believers mixed with unbelievers is a recipe for a disaster.

I need a man who is striving for excellence financially because I don't need a financial burden. 

I need someone who is sensitive enough to understand what I go through as a woman, but strong enough to keep me grounded. 

I need someone who has integrity in dealing with relationships. Lies and game-playing are not my idea of a strong man. 

I need a man who is family-oriented. One who can be the leader, priest and provider to the lives entrusted to him by God. 

I need someone whom I can respect. In order to be submissive, I must respect him. I cannot be submissive to a man who isn't taking care of his business. I have no problem being submissive... he just has to be worthy.

And by the way, I am not looking for him... He will find me. He will recognize himself in me. He may not be able to explain the connection, but he will always be drawn to me. God made woman to be a help-mate for a man. I can't help a man if he can't help himself. 

The man said with a puzzled look on his face, 'You are asking a lot.'

She replied, "I am worth a lot."

Every Person Is Worthy of Respect (sharing)

"Love always treats people with respect."

(from DAILYHOPE)

-By Rick Warren (Dec 3, 2015)

"Show proper respect to everyone." (1 Peter 2:17a NIV)

Respect has become an endangered value over the past few decades. We live in the "Age of Irreverence," where sarcasm rules the day and everyone loves a good put down.

Yet the Bible makes it clear that stable families - and stable societies - are built around respect. The Bible commands us to honor our parents, respect civil authority, and respect church leaders. Wives are called to respect husbands in Ephesians. In the book 1 Peter, husbands are called to respect wives. Just to make it clear that the Bible leaves no one out, the Bible also tells us to "show proper respect to everyone" (1 Peter 2:17a NIV).

Everyone, regardless of beliefs or behaviors, is worthy if respect.

Why?

1. God made everyone. Psalm 8:5 says, "You [God] made them inferior only to yourself; you crowned them with glory and honor" (GNT). God doesn't make junk. No one is worthless. People make wrong decisions all the time, but they are still valuable to God. Even the most unlovable person in the world is loved by God.

2. Jesus died for everyone. The Bible says, "God paid a ransom to save you .... He paid for you with the precious life blood of Christ" (1 Peter 1:18-19a TLB). You may not place much value in certain people, but God does. In fact, he says every person you meet is worth dying for.

3. It shows you know God. The Bible tells us that God is love. If you know God, you'll fill your life with love. The Bible says, "If a person isn't loving and kind, it shows that he doesn't know God - for God is love" (1 John 4:8). Love always treats people with respect.

4. You'll get back whatever you give out. It's the law of the harvest. Whatever goes around comes around. If you want to be respected, you must treat other people with respect. The Bible says, "A man's harvest in life will depend entirely on what he sows" (Galatians 6:7b Phillips).

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Talk it Over:

-Every person you meet today is worthy of your respect. How will that change your behavior?

-Who do you have the most trouble showing respect to? Why?

-What are some ways you can "fill your life with love"?

2015 resolutions

Here's my resolutions for 2015.

Besides these, I'm also hoping that I could save and spend more wisely :)