Neglectful

The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down.
                   Proverbs 14:1

              What comes to mind when you think of being neglectful? Ignoring, selfish, doesn't care, and so on. Only the really bad people can be neglectful, right? You know. The ones who let their kids do whatever they want and they don't even bat an eye when their kid is in really bad trouble.  Let's see what this word means.

           Neglectful- not giving proper care or attention to someone or something.

             Well, let me tell you something. All of us have been neglectful sometimes. Like usually over the weekends I am horrible with my laundry. It usually stays in the laundry basket for like two or three days. Or when it comes to cleaning the dishes, sometimes I just don't want to do it! 

             What if we were all neglectful of something that is really important and we think that it's not bad. That it's actually normal. But in reality it's killing us.

                                                          Suck it up
        A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps.
                                                           Proverbs 14:15
      Are all of us being neglectful to something or someone? Think of all the things that you have neglected over the years that you didn't mean to neglect but, it happened slowly over time.  Now while thinking of that. Let me tell you that America is neglecting everything it stood for and had at the beginning. Freedom of speech, freedom to worship, Prayer to The One True God, endurance, justice, compassion, etc. You may say that the times they are a changin'.  Seriously? That's what you have to say?!! Yes things change but in God they don't have to.  
   A wise man fears the Lord and shuns evil, but a fool is hotheaded and reckless.
                                                         Proverbs 14:16
         Suck it up!! That's what this country seems to be saying now. Accept it. Tolerance is your friend.  
         The Media tells us this. Follow the lives of people who everyone knows, get wrinkle creams and face washes that will make your skin look more fresh, clear and young.  
        
         Feminism tells us this. Follow your dreams! Your family is weighing you down, they're just keeping you from what's really important. A career!!

         Planned Parenthood tells us this. You don't have to have this fetus (child), it's just keeping you from being happy and living exactly the way you want to live.

        I could keep going but I think you get my point. We need to stop looking at things or people to make us happy or we need to stop ignoring the "problem" and face them with the strength and hope that Christ gives us when we seek him for his help. 

        Most importantly; we need to stop neglecting God. We may not think we are. We think that praying for others, attending church once or twice a week or other church activities is enough for him.  You know what God has been saying to me lately?  " I want your full attention and your love." God doesn't Need our love. But he wants it. He desires for us to get to know him. Stop neglecting your family, friends, and God if you have been. Come back sister. Wake up and see that you are loved.  You are needed and you are wanted.