Honoring the Soldier's Uniform

The soldier's uniform expresses to the eyes that look upon it, the honorable character of Truth, Righteous, Faith, and Grace. The weapon identifies itself as being in the hands of a competent person having courage and great skill to use it.

This soldier has been disciplined to perform on the battlefield with endurance and perseverance that dwell within the soul of such person; determined to perform every skill possessed to its highest level. If you gaze into the eyes of this soldier, you will see hope. If you observe the footsteps, you will see steadiness, sureness, and strength.

This performance expresses readiness to defend the country and its people that this soldier Love. The soldier dressed complete in uniform, has performed with honor and captured the hearts of the people. With tears and prayers they express their Love with Thanks and God's blessings.

Those who meet the soldiers in uniform, recognizes the great sacrifices they have made, and will take a moment to say a friendly "Hello"  It is because they honor the sacrifices that were made and the training they received to bring honor to wear the uniform.

Soldiers never have to say they are fighting because they love their country, they express it in their performance.

Those who have been elected by the people to perform in governmental positions say they are serving their country, because of their love for it.
What sacrifices have they made?
The elected officials get paid to perform their duties and enjoy things that many others are not privileged to.
To see the way many of our elected official behave, they seem to care more about the party they represent, than the country and its people.
Is honor expressed in the character of elected officials in the same way it is expressed in the character of the soldier's uniform?

Written by Ellen J. Barrier

Judging by Looks Alone Can Be Deceiving

If the this tree was judged by its appearance alone, it would not get a fair judgment.

Some people choose a person to begin a relationship with, based on their appearance alone.

Judging by looks alone, rather than by quality, leads to disappoints in relationships.

This tree might appear to be unattractive at first glance.  But when it is carefully observed, it has some very attractive features and some amazing qualities; Support, Strength, and Protection

It is easy to hold onto for support, because of the shape of its branches.

It has a strong trunk, and will provide protection.

Every branch has a special look and quality that provides comfort.

When you carefully observe this tree, you find its features and qualities are attractive.

The person who has this tree will have everlasting happiness.

In a relationship support, strength, and protection is needed for happiness.

__ Written by Ellen J. Barrier

Using Children as Weapons in a Failed Relationship

Parents that use their children as weapons, to fight against each other are treating them as  their property. 

The Games Played: 

Intentionally using a child in defiance against another parent, to cause unhappiness

Deliberately overloading the other parent, with unnecessary childcare responsibilities

falsely claiming the child need more money for financial means

Making false accusations against the other parent character to the child, in an attempt to destroy the relationship between the child and that parent

To say negative things about the other parents in the presence of their child is wrong, placing too much financial responsibility on the other parent is also wrong. And it is also wrong to do things to cause the other parent unhappiness by intentionally overloading them with child care responsibilities.

Auguring in front of a child over child support and time spent with the child should never be done. To make a child feel as though they are property that is a burden for their parent, will cause the child to feel unloved.

Parents who do not try to make their child comfortable with both parents by sharing everything equal if possible, and treating each other civil, are causing unhappiness to their child who will have unpleasant memories of the parents.

Parents Are Expected to Teach Their Children Righteous Behavior by Being a Role Model

Scripture:

For I know that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the Lord, to do justice and judgment; that the Lord may bring upon Abraham that which he has spoken of him. (Genesis 18:19)

*Evil imaginations causes harm to others. Such things do not dwell in the mind of a righteous person.

Written by:  Ellen J. Barrier