Not the case today

It used to be, that a man would respect a woman enough not to use foul language in her presence, or in a conversation with her, but that is not the case today.
It used to be, that a woman wouldn't dare use foul language in her speech, but that is not the case today.
Many guys don't treat girls like ladies, and the girls don't ask for them to. They make up excuses, and say that's just the way guys are. Well that's not true, we all have a choice in how we behave.
Now don't get mad at me for being preachy, I'm just writing what is on my heart.
What happened to the respect people used to have for God? Church used to be a priority; Sunday was the Lord's day, not just a day to sleep a little longer. I'm not saying that everyone who goes to church is a Christian, but it saddens me that most people don't even give God a second thought.
Where is the loyalty that used to be between friends? Some of you may remember David and Jonathan, and how they cared about and loved each other. Friends now back-stab, gossip, betray, lie, and hurt one another. Friends are supposed to be those people who love you. Who are trustworthy, and are there to lend that extra hand. Who care enough about you, to gently tell you when they see you going down the wrong path.
Families are being torn apart. Children should not be divided between two homes. Problems will come, but if parents give up and separate, they are showing their children that marriage is not worth fighting for. That if you get tired, you can give up and start over.
Christians, will we resolve to let God work though us and change what our world has become? We are not better than others, we have just given up control, and now let God direct our paths.
I will resolve, I will let God use me. I may stumble and fall at times, but God will pick me up and use me again. I will not be typical. God will take my fear, and be my shield. I may be uncertain at times, but I have confidence in my Savior, and will stand strong for Him.
Things are changing everyday, but God can use us to see that things change in a good way; change so that people would have a heart once more for Him.

My Savior

Tonight I was once again overwhelmed by the incredible greatness of God. Three months ago I was in Haiti, and my team and I were in a terrible accident. The truck's brakes went out as we were driving down a mountain, and the truck tipped, sending us all out of the truck, sliding and landing on the rocks. All of us should have died on the mountain that day. But apparently God had other plans, because every single one of us lived.

Tonight I was reminded of the wreck again, but also of the perfection of God that as displayed that day. Our team took nurses for the first time in fours years of going to Haiti. God gave strength to one of the, even though he was hurt, and Seth was able to take care of all of us. And in all the commotion, and the truck tipping, the bag of medical supplies was still hooked around a metal bar, hanging exactly where Seth had put it. Talk about incredible.

God had a reason for saving us all that day. I have no doubt in my mind that He still has things for me to do, and people to minister and love. I will love Jesus, and I will continue to live my life for Him. What an incredible God we serve!