Hope Matters
Hey, Hope Buddies! Dropping in with a quick note.
You know, there’s this popular statement people often make. “[He/She/They] threw me under the bus.” For those readers who’re unfamiliar, it means whoever “threw you” made you the scapegoat or blamed you for something that most likely wasn’t your fault. Now, sometimes it’s true. People do get thrown under the bus.
However, if you’re a person who seems to always be the one under the bus, you might want to ask yourself whether you’re lying down in front of said bus and waiting for it to run you over.
There are some things we bring upon ourselves. When we don’t act in ways we should and think people don’t see us; when we blatantly make false statements and accusations; when we mishandle God’s people, we should expect the bus to run us over. Because, we have essentially laid down in the road.
If this sounds familiar to you because you always seem to be under a bus, I challenge you to get your be-hind up outta the road! Do the right thing; do right by people; hold yourself accountable. So, maybe when you do get thrown under the bus, you’ll have an already upstanding track record.
Hope and stay from under the bus!
Coffee Matters
Coffee Buddies, I’ve been thinking lately about coffee pots and printers. I know you’re wondering where in the world I’m going with this. Last week, I was cleaning my coffee pot. Now, that’s about 3 cycles of water, using fresh water each time. I looked over at my printer across the room and thought about the cleaning I just gave it a few weeks earlier. Here’s the thing about cleaning printer heads; the cleaning cycle can use a lot of ink, especially if you have to run more than one.
I thought to myself that coffee pots and printers have something in common. It takes a lot to clean them, and you might spend a little extra money. However, cleaning them both is necessary for proper functioning, for clean copy and tasty coffee.
Take this as a gentle reminder to clean your coffee pot and keep an eye out for other things and people that may require your attention and a little extra time or effort.
Wishing you good coffee ☕️ and loads of hope for your journey,
Parthenia 💛🤎
To what or whom do you need to give a little extra time and/or effort?
I appreciate you taking the time to read this hopeletter about my life and coffee. Please share with a friend who could use a little hope or coffee recommendation.