My boss forwarded an email today that had a a link to a heartwarming story. I was teary-eyed by the end of the article and found myself giving thanks for the chance to take a moment during a busy morning to be reminded of how precious life is and how important it is to show love to people around us.
Click HERE to read the story. You'll be glad you did!
Hearing stories about other peoples' struggles, triumphs, successes, and failures can really inspire me. I am reminded that when I fail, I am not alone; when I succeed, I am in good company. Jesus used parables to help us learn. I think that there are many modern day parables all around us, just waiting for us to pause, discover, and share the stories that can help all of us be better people.
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
Today's Bliss: Love
I have been very blessed every day of my life because of one thing: love. God's love, my parent's love, N's love, love from friends and my community of faith. I have never felt un-loved. I really don't think that very many people can honestly say this in our broken, frustrated society. So, I proudly own the love that I have in my life and I cherish it. The funny thing about love is that if it is pure, it cannot be held onto completely. If you are loved, I believe that you then are compelled to show love to others around you.
I hope that I am seen as loving. I definitely have days where I don't show my love very successfully, but overall I hope that I can show love to others as much as I receive it.
We had a family dinner tonight for my birthday and I realized how much love there is in my life and how easily it can be taken for granted. Everyone should pause and think of the love they have in their life and how they can focus on passing it on...showing others that they are loved, too.
God's love is the strongest love, of course. Unbreakable. Eternal. Today in church we sang a song that mentioned bliss...so I had to share it. I think that one of the ways God's magnificent love is shown to us is in the blessings we receive; some of the most important blessings are outlined here:
Lord of All Hopefulness (verse 1)
Lord of all hopefulness
Lord of all joy
Whose trust, ever childlike, no cares could destroy
Be there at our waking and give us, we pray
Your bliss in our hearts, Lord, at the break of the day.
I hope that I am seen as loving. I definitely have days where I don't show my love very successfully, but overall I hope that I can show love to others as much as I receive it.
We had a family dinner tonight for my birthday and I realized how much love there is in my life and how easily it can be taken for granted. Everyone should pause and think of the love they have in their life and how they can focus on passing it on...showing others that they are loved, too.
God's love is the strongest love, of course. Unbreakable. Eternal. Today in church we sang a song that mentioned bliss...so I had to share it. I think that one of the ways God's magnificent love is shown to us is in the blessings we receive; some of the most important blessings are outlined here:
Lord of All Hopefulness (verse 1)
Lord of all hopefulness
Lord of all joy
Whose trust, ever childlike, no cares could destroy
Be there at our waking and give us, we pray
Your bliss in our hearts, Lord, at the break of the day.
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Today's Bliss: Grace
I mess up all of the time. I snap at my husband, N, for no reason...I get angry over silly things...I don't show love to my neighbors like I should...I make mistakes. Thankfully, I am surrounded by grace. N is a very forgiving person and is always accepting of my apologies, friends understand when I have an unpleasant attitude, family members show me love even when I don't deserve it.
Even more valuable than grace from people around me is grace from God. Jesus was perfect...I am very imperfect. But no matter how much I mess up, God forgives. He teaches. He shows me a more righteous path that I can take; a path that will make me a better person. I just need to listen for His voice, be directed by His guidance, and try to live out His plans.
Thank God for His grace that heals, loves, and provides for me every single day. I pray that I will accept the grace that God offers and that I can have grace for others around me, too.
Even more valuable than grace from people around me is grace from God. Jesus was perfect...I am very imperfect. But no matter how much I mess up, God forgives. He teaches. He shows me a more righteous path that I can take; a path that will make me a better person. I just need to listen for His voice, be directed by His guidance, and try to live out His plans.
Thank God for His grace that heals, loves, and provides for me every single day. I pray that I will accept the grace that God offers and that I can have grace for others around me, too.
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