History is ok

 As long as we learn from the past, it is ok to acknowledge history. Things that have happened years before we were born, we do NOT get to say we were a part of something aweful. You and I were blessed to NOT have had to experience those kids of things. BUT, as long as we learn from those past expeirences where learning was necessary, it is all good. To make it MORE than it was is what is the problem. Look, it is not ok that there were slaves, segregation, problems with land acquisition by force, etc. BUT let's think about that clearly for a little bit. It was the way things were back then, we have learned from that and we are better for it. However, there are ruthless business people who are out aquiring land, homes, businesses, etc. in a harsh way. Not the same as killing and taking but definitely taking for their own in a manipulative way. 

Work is NOT a bad word. Work is what we should all do. There is an article floating around talking about how millenials only see success by being rich. They do not want to work for it, they want an easy fix. Guess what? There is NO EASY FIX! Not for weight loss, makming money, getting and education, having a family, etc. WORK! We should all do it and it should be something we all shoot for!!!!

Work is what we should all strive to do. Work gives us choices. Work gives us money to buy cars, houses, clothes, books, food, etc. It is ok to work. Sitting around waiting for someone to give you something for free is not ok!!!!!It is demeaning and degrading. It does not boost our self esteem and worth. Work does. When we put in the work, we get great gains. We may have to start slow, but as we grow, so will our potential and our future. DO NOT underestimate your worth and value! God created you for greatness.