Hmmm, I sent this out the other day in response to someone's email to me & the feedback I received from those who I forwarded it to. As far as this thread: To each his own.
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From: Fortitude
Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2010 12:42 PM
Subject: Life Lesson - Part Deux
KNOW YOUR WORTH/VALUE! Don't allow people to compartmentalize you into their narrow view of who you are to them. Folks will try & make you their "Jump Off," "Behind Closed Doors & Never Seen In Public Companion," &/or their "When They Feel Like It Lover." You'd better remind yourself of WHO YOU ARE & KNOW YOUR WORTH! Some who come at you like that normally are carnal minded & have low spiritual & moral fiber. Notice, I didn't say they didn't know Christ, because some do, but they have NOT THE MIND OF CHRIST. They can't see your value & appreciate it because their heart & mind is NOT inclined to do so (as it is not COMPLETELY CONTROLLED by God.) They only see what they can get FROM you ($$$, sex, help, bragging rights, shelter, etc.) to SATISFY their selfish nature. For a 3rd time - KNOW YOUR WORTH!
Rise up in YOUR thinking because some things we get in; we really ENJOY! But there are no blessings there. It's not always easy & you may slip, but like they say at Weight Watchers, "Every day is a new day to begin again." In time, God will send you someone who has a relationship w/Him & is endowed w/wisdom to appreciate you. Make sure you are equally strong in your relationship w/God so you don't overlook them. :- ) Finally - KNOW YOUR WORTH! ~Smooches~ XXXX
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Don't take responsibility for someone else's poor choices!!! - Joel Osteen