Most husbands just don’t get it. They miss out on so many blessings simply because they don’t conduct themselves in a thoughtful, caring and decent manner with their own families. Whenever a man is all wrapped up in himself and his own concerns, there is little or no room left for anyone else and their needs. Selfishness is the fastest way to destroy another person’s desire to love and serve you and help you accomplish the things in life that you are attempting to accomplish. I say to you,…you can have anything in life that you want,…IF…you are first willing to help enough other people get what they want.

Now for that to happen, you must become a servant to others before serving yourself.

Everyone is capable of doing that very thing, but not automatically. You have to make a conscious decision to be a servant to other people and then you must be willing to put forth an action habit and actually start helping those other folks around you.

Everything and every issue in life has two sides. That is simply the way God originally designed things to operate. It is all part of His balanced universe. As regards loving and serving other people and their needs, the opposite side of the issue is respecting, recognizing, and being grateful for the assistance of a server to your own desired projects and efforts.

With all of that discussion in mind, let me take you on a short trip down Storybook Lane and share with you a short story that was given to me by a close and beloved fellow member of my local church. As we go through this story please keep in mind your own personal actions and reactions as relates to different events and activities of the members of your own family. This story really struck a chord with me as it reminded me of the manner and way my parents most often interacted in their marriage relationship. Real care and concern for another person is always proven through the actions taken by those who say they truly do love you.

A story please……….

When I was a kid, my mom liked to make breakfast food for supper every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at work. On that evening so long ago, my mom placed a plate of fried eggs, sausage, and extremely burned biscuits in front of my dad. I remember waiting to see if anyone noticed!
Yet all my dad did was reach for his biscuit, smile at my mom and ask me how my day was at school.

I don’t remember what I told him that night, but I do remember hearing my mom apologize to my dad for burning the biscuits. And I’ll never forget what he said to her: “Honey, I love burned biscuits.” Later that same night, I went to kiss Daddy good night and I asked him if he really liked his biscuits burned. He immediately wrapped me in his arms and said in all love and seriousness, “Your momma put in a long hard day at work today and she’s real tired as well she should be. And besides a burnt biscuit never hurt anyone!”

You know, life is full of imperfect people, I’m not the best at hardly anything, and I forget birthdays and anniversaries just like everyone else. What I’ve learned over the years is that learning to accept each other’s faults and choosing to celebrate each other’s differences, is one of the most important keys to creating a healthy, growing, and lasting interpersonal relationship.

So please pass me a biscuit. And yes, the burned one will do just fine! And please pass this story along to someone else who has enriched your life. I just did!

Life is simply too short to wake up with regrets! Love the people who treat you right and forgive the ones who don’t, they could just be having a very hard day.

Remember, there is nothing better than other people praying for you.

We are not getting older, just getting closer to home!

I urge you to do something good with this information you are receiving from me today. Pick four (4) people that you truly want God Almighty to bless. I personally picked you. This prayer is powerful, and a prayer is one of the best gifts we receive. There is no cost to doing what I am encouraging you to do, but there are certainly a lot of wonderful personal rewards for doing it. Let us insure that we always pray for one another.

The Prayer:

Almighty Father God, Thank You for each and every day You have blessed us with here on earth. Thank You for your tender mercies. Thank You for giving us great friends and family to share joys and sorrows with. I ask You to bless my friends, relatives, brothers and sisters in Christ, and those I care deeply for, who are reading this article right now. Where there is joy, give them continued joy. Where there is pain or sorrow, give them your peace and mercy. Where there is self-doubt, release a renewed confidence. Where there is a need, fulfill their needs. Bless their homes, families, finances, their goings and their comings. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

P.S. If you choose to send this article to more than four people, indeed you are truly blessed to have such friends.

Have a Great Forever…………………..