About 10-15 years ago, a few things began to really "get under my skin" about a dear, cherished, beloved relative. I pondered those things & came to the abrupt conclusion that I too could easily slip into similar and perhaps the exact (gasp) behaviors. It was at that time that I began a new file entitled, "Caitlyn Young vs Caitlyn Old".
About 2-3 times each year, I send the file to a few "sister friends" in the hopes that they will NOT let me edit the entries as I get older to suit my fancy. I began with the first entry & will add others throughout the coming months, years, whatever :)
About 2-3 times each year, I send the file to a few "sister friends" in the hopes that they will NOT let me edit the entries as I get older to suit my fancy. I began with the first entry & will add others throughout the coming months, years, whatever :)
I began the file with a note to read each time I open it...
Dear "Old" Caitlyn,
As you continue to get "older", please DON’T FORGET the following these guidelines from the ...
"Young" Caitlyn
Caitlyn Young vs Caitlyn Old - Entry #2 The world doesn’t OWE me! We all suffer injustices & should NOT expect to be compensated for those the rest of our life. What am I saying? Try NOT to act as if the world owes you – because of all the sacrifices you’ve made in life or because of all the unfair things you've experienced. LIFE AIN’T FAIR. How many times have we said those words to our kids as they grow up & encounter unfairness, hardships, persecution?? What gives us the right to "get back at the world" when we are older.
KEEP REMINDING YOURSELF... eternity with God is much closer than it ever was. Heaven isn’t necessarily "fair" either-- we get to heaven based upon Christ’s sacrifice - not our good. It’s much more than we could ever imagine, hope, and dream!! The hardships & injustices we endure here make us better & stronger -- fitting right into God's plan! They equip us to help others with their struggles... not make it so they must pay us for our struggles. Yes, Old Caitlyn, remember... the world does NOT owe you.
Dear "Old" Caitlyn,
As you continue to get "older", please DON’T FORGET the following these guidelines from the ...
"Young" Caitlyn
Caitlyn Young vs Caitlyn Old - Entry #2 The world doesn’t OWE me! We all suffer injustices & should NOT expect to be compensated for those the rest of our life. What am I saying? Try NOT to act as if the world owes you – because of all the sacrifices you’ve made in life or because of all the unfair things you've experienced. LIFE AIN’T FAIR. How many times have we said those words to our kids as they grow up & encounter unfairness, hardships, persecution?? What gives us the right to "get back at the world" when we are older.
KEEP REMINDING YOURSELF... eternity with God is much closer than it ever was. Heaven isn’t necessarily "fair" either-- we get to heaven based upon Christ’s sacrifice - not our good. It’s much more than we could ever imagine, hope, and dream!! The hardships & injustices we endure here make us better & stronger -- fitting right into God's plan! They equip us to help others with their struggles... not make it so they must pay us for our struggles. Yes, Old Caitlyn, remember... the world does NOT owe you.
Scripture of the Day: "You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good to accomplish what is now being done, the saving of many lives." Gen 50:20 (what Joseph said to his brothers after their terrible treatment of him)
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