Politically Correct... ( A Moment of Truth)

  Sometimes, when I sit and think of things I've done and said as a while growing up and coming into my own; I can truly say I was mean ole chick!!
 This morning, as the Partners of my church were gathered on the line for our morning prayer call, my Pastor made a comment that kinda caught me( and I'm sure many others) off guard..

After he said it, I sat and thought about it and I agreed with him.
God, I AM thankful I woke up in my right mind
God, I AM thankful I was able to blink my eyes, move my hands and feet without assistance
God, I AM thankful I can read, write and express myself based on what and how I feel, NOT what's programmed in me
God, TODAY I AM Thankful just for life and the option to move at my own speed

When I heard the terms "slow" and "retarded" growing up, I instantly thought of the kids who rode the short yellow buses, with helmets and drooled( don't judge me) but today, after my Pastor put it into a different perspective, I realized life has paralyzed many of us, leaving us in slow and retarded states.

We are "slow" to respond when God is speaking to us and we're "retarded" because our actions are and have become delayed. I must admit, I have had slow moments in life. And it's not because I was born that way, it was just my way of thinking at that moment.

 Let's take it a bit further, our responses to life in general with all of it's challenges, ups and downs have left us in "slow" and "retarded" non-responsive states. Our reactions to someone mistreating us, taking advantage or even  belittling us has left us numb and even slow. Slow to respond and delayed with a response. Hmmmmm, how many time have you stood and not responded??

While, it's politically correct not to use offensive words, sometimes the politically correct term has more than one use.
I will NEVER purposely call anyone out of their name or make fun of them, however if a word has two meaning it's POLITICALLY correct to use it, I will!!

17 years ago, we used the term slow alot. 16 years later, I refuse to act in a slow state. There is always that person who is mean and hurtful waiting to catch you on your off day and call you out of your name because  there's just mean spirited people in the world.. Don't fall victim!!

Signed,
I'm Refocused
Refreshed
Renewed and Rebuilding Daily~~