Ponding this thought

I was raised that if you don't something nice to say, then you don't say anything at all. If something needs changing, then you have to step up to the plate and work at changing it. I've always shaken my head at people that complain about the state of the union and then don't vote. There's no room for complaining if you aren't willing to become educated about the constituants and at least vote!

If you feel strongly about abortion, join the pro life campaign and change things. If you are upset about an area at church, complaining only brings everyone else down with you. We're supposed to build up each other, not tear them apart when they turn their back. We're always supposed to think and say the best about our fellow Christians regardless of whether we agree or not. Building each other up means complimenting them on their strengths, not pointing your finger at their faults for all to see.

I got this email about building up our husbands and it makes me think every day about how I respond to Paul. In this article, it said, if your husband does something wrong, do you go on the attack and make him feel worse or do you hug him and tell him it's okay? I know I need to work on that. I think we would all want to told, it's okay that you made a mistake and still be shown love in spite of it.

Just some thoughts I had this Saturday morning...