How's your heart?
God has been stirring in my heart, generosity.
Here is the things about being a decent, loving and caring human being; Someone who genuinely care for others, doesn't say what about me, what can I get, or why didn't i get that? They speak life into others; what about you? What do you need? I am so happy you have what you need or you have been given this. Lately God has been showing me the greed and hatefulness of others. It has been making me sick. I keep asking God; why are you making me hate this and feel disgusted by it?
God hates it! Now, please Do Not Misunderstand me here. God Loves EVERYONE, but hates the sin.. He has been showing me the true identity of peoples heart. He is making me aware of their thoughts and inner desires, to provide me with discernment and clear understand. This shows me who I need in my life and who I need to surround myself with.
Let me just give you a could of examples. I met this guy a few months ago and things were okay, you can read in a prior post of of the first experiences I had with him. I tend to easily forgive and believe that people will change. I'm losing hope in that, at this point in time. Anyways, this gentleman always talks about money and how he doesn't hardly spend his money and saves, which is great and all, but where he "saves" his money, is not.
Tipping... If I have a drink, I will tip my waitress $5. Did she deserve the $5, I don't know, but what is that $5 really going to hurt? My heart if I choose not to give it generously. This guy, made a post similar to the following: "Dumb ass doesn't understand no vegetables and wants more than minimum wage." and with that comment, I was done.
First off, the person who brought you that burger, didn't make it. The cook did. If you ever had to worked in the food industry, you would know that.
Second, You are at Sonic... You didn't know vegetables were on your burger yet... you already decided not to tip, before the carhop left your window.
Lastly, mistakes happen in the kitchen and bagging line... sorry, but they do... It's fine. But you choosing to throw a fit like a spoiled child, and call names, it was really shows your character. Who cares, pick the vegetables off and eat it. That's what I tell my child, that's what I do.
I cannot stand mustard. I hate the taste. Do you know how many times I have scrapped and pulled parts of the bun off my burger, because it had mustard?!?! Too many to count that's for sure, but you know what I didn't do... That's right I didn't look down on them, I didn't call them demeaning names, nor did I not tip them. It is a "little deal!" and if you have that much hate and greed in your heart, then I definitely can't be around you.
Another instance was over a recent post I shared about Student Loan forgiveness. I am aware that this is a hot topic, with many different views. Here is my outlook... First, I would like to say, I would love for my loans to be forgiven. I would love for all loans to be forgiven. If you want to go to college and you want to put in the work and make the grades, then go for it. Do something with your life and serve a greater purpose. I worked full time. plus hours, raised my two babies and went to school, all in the middle of a divorce. I had to take student loans to survive. I sacrificed sleep, I missed games, and school events, to go to school and better myself. Here is where the issue arose. Two people commented on my post, they could have kept right on scrolling, but didn't, they felt a strong enough urge to say something against Student Loan Forgiveness.
Their response:
No it would not be nice
My response:
Well, it would be for those of us with student loans. If you read the article it explains the student debt ratio to income and the amount of money that would be available to put into the economy vs paying the government.
Their response: well then I should get the same from the government that you owe them. I didn't have a student loan
Me: I wouldn’t be getting anything. It would be a forgiveness. Exactly.
Their response: you got the education that we paid for
Me; It’s easy for people who don’t have student loans and don’t work middle class jobs to say that.
Their response: I don't even have a college education.
I work the most time consuming job there is.
Me: okay....
After that, nothing was publicly responded to, however I did receive a private message requesting that we not argue over the issue any longer.... YOU CAME TO MY POST WITH YOUR NEGATIVE COMMENTS. Why when someone says something that you don't agree with, is it okay to make them feel like they are the ignorant ones?!?! If you can't handle a different outlook, or you can't be open minded, move along. No one made you comment. You did all that on your own!
Then a family member joined in, on the debate.
You know I grew up poor. But, I graduated without student loan debt. I worked through college, applied for every grant and scholarship available. Everyone around me had the same or greater opportunity.
I went to a four-year university and could have graduated early.
I'm not an advocate for forgiving debt. Mainly because I don't think think education is an entitlement, it's something people must work for and want.
If you forgive the debt, you slap those of us in the face that worked or asses off to pay as we went. It's like someone should just give me $40k for being me.
I say this, and it would be to my benefit because Joey has well over $50k in college loan debt. But why? He chose to go to a private institution and blew a lot of the money given to him on beer and cost of living so he didn't have to work through college. I don't feel sorry for him.
My response:
That’s understandable. However, that’s not the case for everyone. I was a single mom with 2 1/2 years left to graduate, when I went through my divorce. I worked full time and went to school in the evenings. I missed my kids games, dance practices, school events. To go to school. I had to take loans, to survive. I am one of those who worked for everything. And more. I wouldn’t see it as a slap in the face. It would be a blessing and an opportunity to do more good for others. I think there is a misconception, when it comes to others getting something we don’t. I am happy, for other when they are able to say, oh my gosh can you believe this?!....
I don’t think, well why didn’t I get that?! Seems a bit selfish.
After thinking and really seeking the truth, I realized, it's greed and hate in the heart. Greed makes people say well you don't get, because I didn't get.
What?!
Change your perspective. Change your heart. Try this instead; I am happy for you, I know that takes a lot of pressure off of you and you are able to do more, more for your family and more for others. A generous giver, sees the world differently. They see the opportunity to do more and provide more, for others.
I will leave you with this scripture and really pray and seek God over this.. Ask him to search your heart and show you what He sees. 2 Cor. 9:6-7
Here is the things about being a decent, loving and caring human being; Someone who genuinely care for others, doesn't say what about me, what can I get, or why didn't i get that? They speak life into others; what about you? What do you need? I am so happy you have what you need or you have been given this. Lately God has been showing me the greed and hatefulness of others. It has been making me sick. I keep asking God; why are you making me hate this and feel disgusted by it?
God hates it! Now, please Do Not Misunderstand me here. God Loves EVERYONE, but hates the sin.. He has been showing me the true identity of peoples heart. He is making me aware of their thoughts and inner desires, to provide me with discernment and clear understand. This shows me who I need in my life and who I need to surround myself with.
Let me just give you a could of examples. I met this guy a few months ago and things were okay, you can read in a prior post of of the first experiences I had with him. I tend to easily forgive and believe that people will change. I'm losing hope in that, at this point in time. Anyways, this gentleman always talks about money and how he doesn't hardly spend his money and saves, which is great and all, but where he "saves" his money, is not.
Tipping... If I have a drink, I will tip my waitress $5. Did she deserve the $5, I don't know, but what is that $5 really going to hurt? My heart if I choose not to give it generously. This guy, made a post similar to the following: "Dumb ass doesn't understand no vegetables and wants more than minimum wage." and with that comment, I was done.
First off, the person who brought you that burger, didn't make it. The cook did. If you ever had to worked in the food industry, you would know that.
Second, You are at Sonic... You didn't know vegetables were on your burger yet... you already decided not to tip, before the carhop left your window.
Lastly, mistakes happen in the kitchen and bagging line... sorry, but they do... It's fine. But you choosing to throw a fit like a spoiled child, and call names, it was really shows your character. Who cares, pick the vegetables off and eat it. That's what I tell my child, that's what I do.
I cannot stand mustard. I hate the taste. Do you know how many times I have scrapped and pulled parts of the bun off my burger, because it had mustard?!?! Too many to count that's for sure, but you know what I didn't do... That's right I didn't look down on them, I didn't call them demeaning names, nor did I not tip them. It is a "little deal!" and if you have that much hate and greed in your heart, then I definitely can't be around you.
Another instance was over a recent post I shared about Student Loan forgiveness. I am aware that this is a hot topic, with many different views. Here is my outlook... First, I would like to say, I would love for my loans to be forgiven. I would love for all loans to be forgiven. If you want to go to college and you want to put in the work and make the grades, then go for it. Do something with your life and serve a greater purpose. I worked full time. plus hours, raised my two babies and went to school, all in the middle of a divorce. I had to take student loans to survive. I sacrificed sleep, I missed games, and school events, to go to school and better myself. Here is where the issue arose. Two people commented on my post, they could have kept right on scrolling, but didn't, they felt a strong enough urge to say something against Student Loan Forgiveness.
Their response:
No it would not be nice
My response:
Well, it would be for those of us with student loans. If you read the article it explains the student debt ratio to income and the amount of money that would be available to put into the economy vs paying the government.
Their response: well then I should get the same from the government that you owe them. I didn't have a student loan
Me: I wouldn’t be getting anything. It would be a forgiveness. Exactly.
Their response: you got the education that we paid for
Me; It’s easy for people who don’t have student loans and don’t work middle class jobs to say that.
Their response: I don't even have a college education.
I work the most time consuming job there is.
Me: okay....
After that, nothing was publicly responded to, however I did receive a private message requesting that we not argue over the issue any longer.... YOU CAME TO MY POST WITH YOUR NEGATIVE COMMENTS. Why when someone says something that you don't agree with, is it okay to make them feel like they are the ignorant ones?!?! If you can't handle a different outlook, or you can't be open minded, move along. No one made you comment. You did all that on your own!
Then a family member joined in, on the debate.
You know I grew up poor. But, I graduated without student loan debt. I worked through college, applied for every grant and scholarship available. Everyone around me had the same or greater opportunity.
I went to a four-year university and could have graduated early.
I'm not an advocate for forgiving debt. Mainly because I don't think think education is an entitlement, it's something people must work for and want.
If you forgive the debt, you slap those of us in the face that worked or asses off to pay as we went. It's like someone should just give me $40k for being me.
I say this, and it would be to my benefit because Joey has well over $50k in college loan debt. But why? He chose to go to a private institution and blew a lot of the money given to him on beer and cost of living so he didn't have to work through college. I don't feel sorry for him.
My response:
That’s understandable. However, that’s not the case for everyone. I was a single mom with 2 1/2 years left to graduate, when I went through my divorce. I worked full time and went to school in the evenings. I missed my kids games, dance practices, school events. To go to school. I had to take loans, to survive. I am one of those who worked for everything. And more. I wouldn’t see it as a slap in the face. It would be a blessing and an opportunity to do more good for others. I think there is a misconception, when it comes to others getting something we don’t. I am happy, for other when they are able to say, oh my gosh can you believe this?!....
I don’t think, well why didn’t I get that?! Seems a bit selfish.
After thinking and really seeking the truth, I realized, it's greed and hate in the heart. Greed makes people say well you don't get, because I didn't get.
What?!
Change your perspective. Change your heart. Try this instead; I am happy for you, I know that takes a lot of pressure off of you and you are able to do more, more for your family and more for others. A generous giver, sees the world differently. They see the opportunity to do more and provide more, for others.
I will leave you with this scripture and really pray and seek God over this.. Ask him to search your heart and show you what He sees. 2 Cor. 9:6-7
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