In fairness, the mental load can be hard to off-load. The burden is more than just buying the jumbo pack of paper towels it’s knowing exactly how frequently the paper towels run out (and where coupons are) Its being the keeper of the things, the finder of lost items, the carrier of the cram -jammed pocketbook.
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Now that we use credit cards to pay for coffees and ice cream cones, I’ve gotten used to seeing payment screens that show tip options. I consider these tips income transfers (from me to workers) rather than gratuities for services rendered. (Does scooping ice cream really require a tip?) Still, I was shocked recently when I used a credit card to pay for a carpet cleaning service and was shown tip options from five to 20 percent. It was uncomfortable to press “no tip” in front of the workers. But the service cost $700, so even a 10 percent tip would have raised the price significantly. I think these payment systems bully consumers. What do you think?
I have written on tipping before you can read about it here. My thought process is the same, “tipping should depend on your relationship with the service provider and your budget.” I am a firm believer one should never tip out of guilt, and you should always tip cash. I, however, can relate to this individual, as I recently got a new sofa, and new blinds installed, and the workers were amazing. Requesting to move artwork off the walls, so they would not damage it, being mindful of my chandelier, and putting on booties to not dirty up my stair runner, or markup my floors, I would of happily tipped them each $10, not a ton, but enough for a cup of coffee, or enough for a pizza pie lunch, and drinks if they combined their tips. Unfortunately, their employers did now allow them to accept tips. What is your philosophy on tipping?
You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated
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Am I running away from something or toward something. The worst decisions are fueled by escapism. Make sure you are pursuing a way forward, not a way out. Once the crisis abates, you may be left doing something that doesn’t inspire you in peaceful times –Matt Higgins
A young man I know has a habit of asking God for signs. That’s not necessarily bad, but his prayers tend to seek confirmation of his feelings. For instance, he’ll pray, “God, if You want me to do X, then You please do Y, and I’ll know it’s okay.”
This has created a dilemma. Because of the way he prays and the way he thinks God is answering, he feels that he should get back with his ex-girlfriend. Perhaps unsurprisingly, she feels strongly that God doesn’t want that.
God wants us to seek His guidance in prayer (James 1:5). He also gives us the guidance of the Spirit (John 14:26) and His Word (Ps. 119:105). He provides us with mentors and wise leaders. And He’s given us the example of Jesus Himself.
It’s wise to ask God for clear direction, but He may not always give it in ways that we expect or want. Perhaps the larger point of prayer is that we learn more about God’s nature and develop a relationship with our Father. —Tim Gustafson
Lord, it is impossible for us to comprehend Your nature, and yet You welcome us to approach You in prayer. And so we seek Your guidance today and ask to know You in ways we haven’t seen before.
The best way to know God’s will is to say, “I will” to God.
