Don't be a Fool

One of the joys of working in our private Christian school is to be able to share with others what we do as they stop by Ocala Christian Academy just to “check us out.” There have been times when I am totally caught off guard, though, as one of the teachers or a parent gets mad, loses control, and flies off the handle with a few choice words flying from the mouth. All the good that was previously said goes for naught, very quickly, and that person’s testimony is in question if not totally ruined!  Oh the tongue…..such a wicked piece of fleshly muscle! Most of the time in my experience, the woman most to blame is that woman going through menopause unless of course that person is just not a Christian and has gotten into a bad habit of flying off when not getting her way. 

In April of this year I wrote three blog posts on the subject of how to cope with some changes we, as Christian women, go through in this time of our lives, menopause. Check these out and consider this journey with the help of going through Psalm 119. I promise you this Word of God is perfect for such a time as this change.

There is just no reason for a Christian woman to lose control making others feel totally stupid, when all the while, that woman creates an image of a witch on a broom flying around causing chaos! That is not being filled with the Holy Spirit, friend, but you have just made yourself THE FOOL. Now, admit it, whether you actually flew off the handle or just had the thoughts of murder. We all get so frustrated don’t we but the one biggest damage to a woman out of control is exactly that…..You are out of control! To get back in control takes a conscious effort, doesn’t it? It may mean going back to someone and admitting your fault to them by swallowing your pride and do as Christ taught. How will you answer God if you don’t take care of it the Biblical way?  There will not be an excuse, friend. I have done it, and probably you have to, so let’s commit to help our friends coming behind us. They need to see that being a Christian about such matters, MATTERS!

Matthew Henry states the following of such people:  “They are fools, for they act against themselves and their own interest; they are commonly prating fools, fools of lips, full of talk, but full of nonsense, boasting of themselves, prating spitefully against those that admonish them and pretending to give counsel and law to others.”

Pr 12:15 ¶ The way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkeneth unto counsel is wise.

Pr 12:16 ¶ A fool's wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame

All of the emotions you feel are real, but shouldn’t be the controlling emotion in your life. God has given a prescription far better than premarin, Prozac or Paxil. You may need the hormone or the non-hormonal prescription drug for a short period of time, but friend let’s face it, most of the problem is deep inside the brain!

If you find yourself up and down, all over the place and going nowhere, then get yourself to a good doctor, and have yourself checked out. There is nothing wrong with needing some help but too many women live off a pill for survival and in reality, the spirit of a woman has no room to expand in becoming “spiritual” and you know it is the truth!

These feelings of bloating, anxiety, fear, depression and irritation are pretty normal but God has an answer. He is NOT going to leave us in the boat without calming the sea from such a bad storm in our life. He just isn’t! HE IS GOD. He made us. Isn’t that wonderful?  So, listen to your doctor and don’t get “pilled out”, if you please. Don’t get addicted to some drug, but get excited about meeting your Maker each morning even when you “just don’t feel like it” and get started with this last third of your life with a kick in your step instead of a foot in the grave!

The time of menopause could be a time to re-evaluate your life by making other changes while you greet the physical changes. Just a few changes will lighten the load as you discard old baggage and rid yourself of “stuff” which may be draining the physical life out of you.

Have you tried black cohosh along with Vitamin E?  What about eliminating ALL sugar and adding some other “sweet stuff” to your life, or a brisk walk a couple of times a week, and then, have you considered breaking some old food habits?

You may be thinking, “Easy for you to say, Sharon, since you are back to eating healthy!” Well…….you are right. But let me tell you, it was NOT easy giving up sugar!!! Talk about addiction….I was and maybe still am addicted to sugar. I just don’t want to find out right now.

What’s it worth to you? Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired?

Get up, get moving, get your Bible, pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee and let’s give it another shot……..and not whiskey! God loves you and wants to hear from YOU, Friend!

Until next time, Lord willing

Sharon