Powerful Truth for Today
Whoever is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city.
Proverbs 16:32
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What do you do when the storms of life seem to be raging against you? One time Jesus was with His disciples in a boat out on the water when they encountered a great storm. The disciples were very afraid but Jesus, on the other hand, was fast asleep. When the disciples woke Him up to see if He could help them, Jesus got up and simply spoke to the storm, “Peace! Be still.” And the seas were calm again.
When difficult times come, you don’t have to be overwhelmed by the waves of worry or fear. Just as Jesus stood up and spoke to the storm, you have power in your words, too. As a believer, the Bible tells us that the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead dwells in you. That means God’s miracle-working power is on the inside of you. He’s given you His authority to declare peace over your home, over your mind, and over your family. Remember, no matter what storms may come against you, the Greater One lives on the inside of you, and He’ll empower you to live in victory in every area of your life!
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This assault is a common form of “punishment” not only in Pakistan, but also in India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, throughout the Middle East, and in some Western countries. Women live in fear that should she disobey her father’s will, speak her mind, attend school, refuse a marriage proposal, deny sex, or exercise her free will, she will be punished for it. She will be forced to wear the scars for the rest of her life, to remind her of the “shame” she has brought upon herself, and be shunned by her society.
Women in developing nations are not blind. They have realized they don’t have to submit. They don’t have to obey. They can speak their mind, and they can do as they please. This disgusts the men, whose need for power and domination reaches back centuries, and this is how they enforce their control.
The practice has slowed in some countries, but in others, it’s on the rise. Men and children are also victims of these attacks. If you’re like me, and this is breaking your heart, there are ways you can help. Obviously, spreading the word is one of them, but donations are crucial. Many people in these countries don’t have access to the proper medical treatment or shelters they need. Donations help pay for bandages, medicine, housing, and training physicians. If you’re in a position to help, please consider it.
I know that to many of us, these people are far away, and seem unreachable. But they wake up every morning, just like we all do, and look in the mirror, like we all do. The fact that they don’t give up, that they keep going, shows unbelievable strength. I’m from America, where we obsess about our looks, and women are forced to think about our hair, makeup, and weight constantly. We can’t go into a shop, turn on the radio, or go online without being bombarded with ways to improve our looks. I’d like to think this will make a few of us stop and consider, even for a few moments, that there is someone who would be glad to have an option.
Check out what the United Nations Entity for Gender Quality (or UN Women) are up to. Help women around the world stay positive, hopeful, and keep fighting.
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연인 사이에서도 최소한의 예의라는 것이 존재한다
문자를 받았으면 답장을 해주는 것
늦으면 늦는다고 전화를 해주는 것
무슨 일이 있다면 있다고 말해주는 것
이따가 전화 한다고 했으면 정말 이따가 전화를 해주는 것
멀리 간다면 간다고 말해주는 것
그러나 당연히 해야 하는 것임에도 불구하고
생략해 버리는 사람들이 많다
의도적이지 않은 이러한 ‘무시’때문에
기다리는 입장에 놓여 있는 사람은
괜히 집착하는 사람처럼 생각되어지고
조금씩 무너져 내리는 자존심 때문에
신경질적으로 변해버리고 만다
혼자 하고 싶은대로 하고 살고 싶다면
차라리 그냥 혼자 지내라
괜한 사람 집착 중독자로 만들지말고，
당연히 해야 하는 것 조차 지키지 못하는 사람이
무슨 큰 사랑을 바라는가?
“기다리는 당신의 잘못은 없다
당연한 예의를 기대하는 것 뿐이니까”
- 손창민, 연애의 정석 中
