Broken

A long time ago, I asked God to let me able to hear a word from anywhere and anyone. I went to see Maleficent this weekend with the kids and God did not disappoint. I will not spoil the movie, but I got a word. Curses don’t end, they have to be broken. Many of us are dealing with the consequences of generational curses. Some of us have made the decision to be generational curse breakers. This means that just because momma and daddy dealt with it, doesn’t mean my kids have to suffer that same fate. Being a curse breaker, means it ends with me. It means my kids won’t have that monkey on their back. It means enough is enough. It also means that we have to do the work to ensure the curse is broken. It means change. It means we can’t do things the way they've always been done. It means we have to travel a different path. It means the road may be rough, and it may be lonely. It means it will be worth it because those curses will be broken.

Sweat Equity

Genesis 3:19 (KJV) In the sweat of thy face shalt thou eat bread, till thou return unto the ground; for out of it wast thou taken: for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return.

The fall of man is described in the third chapter of Genesis. Adam's disobedience caused the ground to be cursed. What was once easy became difficult and challenging. Disobedience has consequences, both seen and unseen. Truthfully, most of us don't value things until it costs us something. When we invest our own blood, sweat, and tears, we have a greater appreciation for it. We see it all the time. Rich kids blow through their inheritance. Kids break toys and devices because they don't see the value in it. They didn't pay the price. What do you deem valuable? What did you pay to get it? What have you paid for with sweat equity? 

More

There's more. I want more. I need more. I should be doing more. There's more to life than....What? What is that in us that can't appreciate the now? What is that in us that makes us think that what we have is not enough especially since there are people who live in unspeakable poverty. There are war-ravaged countries where combat is the norm. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with goals and dreams, but there needs to be some balance. We need to learn to appreciate what we have now. Sometimes, that promotion means less quality time with your family, but it does mean more money. Which one takes a priority in your life. Sometimes, what we want costs us more than we can afford...literally and figuratively. Ask yourself if your "more" is a blessing or a curse. Will it hinder or profit you in the long run? Sometimes, sacrifice is necessary for the greater good. Sometimes, you do need a bigger house or a bigger car. Sometimes, you do need a better job with better benefits. Sometimes, you absolutely do need more. Make sure you are seeking after the right "mores." Make sure you evaluate what "more" is going to really cost you, and if it's really worth it.