Good Morning,
Kindness
22 Consider therefore the kindness and sternness of God: sternness to those who fell, but kindness to you, provided that you continue in his kindness. Otherwise, you also will be cut off. Romans 11:22-23
Do you ever stop and see the kindness of others? You might not see it because kindness can sometimes be overwhelmed by the negativity of this world. However if you stop and focus, it is pretty easy to see when you look for it because it shines such a big light when there is so much darkness. I experienced some unexpected kindness this week from someone who cares deeply for her own family, but she also cares deeply for others. That little light that shined on me today will be one that will live in me and now I hope that I can return kindness in the same fashion. Take a moment to shine kindness on someone this week and see what kind of light is produced.
Have a great weekend.
Matt
Friday, May 26, 2017
Friday, May 19, 2017
Fantastic Friday #576 - Complete
Complete
11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
13 This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 1 John 4:11-13
Do you ever find yourself not completely understanding a situation? You might react in a way is negative or completely out of character for you. Sometimes we don't understand a situation because you aren't looking further than what we think are the facts. Sometimes we make assumptions that are completely different than what is actually happening. How do we battle this? It is clear in this scripture, because it is as simple as loving one another for who we are and this love makes us complete with Christ in us. The Spirit guides and we should listen more to what the still small voice says than what noise the world throws us. Let God live in you and make yourself complete.
Have a great weekend.
11 Dear friends, since God so loved us, we also ought to love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us.
13 This is how we know that we live in him and he in us: He has given us of his Spirit. 1 John 4:11-13
Do you ever find yourself not completely understanding a situation? You might react in a way is negative or completely out of character for you. Sometimes we don't understand a situation because you aren't looking further than what we think are the facts. Sometimes we make assumptions that are completely different than what is actually happening. How do we battle this? It is clear in this scripture, because it is as simple as loving one another for who we are and this love makes us complete with Christ in us. The Spirit guides and we should listen more to what the still small voice says than what noise the world throws us. Let God live in you and make yourself complete.
Have a great weekend.
Friday, May 12, 2017
Fantastic Friday #575 - Features
Features
14 The earth takes shape like clay under a seal;
its features stand out like those of a garment. Job 38:14
Take a look at yourself in the mirror and then tell me what features you see in yourself. I have a goatee and in it there is some grey hair. I also see who when I smile, I have these little creases by my mouth. I also see blue eyes and a nose that I broke when I was 14. Now take a closer look in the mirror. Do you see the love in your eyes, the pain you might be suffering, the anxiety you might feel, the unknown steps you must take, or the reflection of Christ. Just like this scripture talks about features standing out of the earth when the clay is pressed over the seal, so are your features seen more clearly when you look more deeply. Remember that Christ lives in us, the hope that we have in His return is an impression that all who look at us should see. Let your features shine and let the pain and hurt be covered by a veil of love from Christ our Savior. A friend who passed away this week let his features stand out and so should you. Light your light shine. He did.
Have a great weekend.
14 The earth takes shape like clay under a seal;
its features stand out like those of a garment. Job 38:14
Take a look at yourself in the mirror and then tell me what features you see in yourself. I have a goatee and in it there is some grey hair. I also see who when I smile, I have these little creases by my mouth. I also see blue eyes and a nose that I broke when I was 14. Now take a closer look in the mirror. Do you see the love in your eyes, the pain you might be suffering, the anxiety you might feel, the unknown steps you must take, or the reflection of Christ. Just like this scripture talks about features standing out of the earth when the clay is pressed over the seal, so are your features seen more clearly when you look more deeply. Remember that Christ lives in us, the hope that we have in His return is an impression that all who look at us should see. Let your features shine and let the pain and hurt be covered by a veil of love from Christ our Savior. A friend who passed away this week let his features stand out and so should you. Light your light shine. He did.
Have a great weekend.
Friday, May 5, 2017
Fantastic Friday #574 - Learn
Learn
10 Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,
11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Proverbs 8:10-11
Do you learn much? Do you know those people who never seem to learn anything from their mistakes? Maybe it is because they are pursuing the wrong things. Solomon talks about instruction in this scripture and how important it is compared to the finest silver and how that instruction leads to knowledge which is even more important than gold, and how that leads to wisdom which is more precious than rubies. Yes, I reiterated scripture, because sometimes we need to hear things more than once. Sometimes we need to Learn where we fall short. All of us fall short in wisdom, knowledge and listening to instruction, because many times we are pursuing things of this world. During this week away from work I have realized that God is trying to show me how important it is to learn from my children and what they can show me. Take a moment to learn this week, because it can only lead to knowledge and wisdom over time.
Have a great weekend.
10 Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold,
11 for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her. Proverbs 8:10-11
Do you learn much? Do you know those people who never seem to learn anything from their mistakes? Maybe it is because they are pursuing the wrong things. Solomon talks about instruction in this scripture and how important it is compared to the finest silver and how that instruction leads to knowledge which is even more important than gold, and how that leads to wisdom which is more precious than rubies. Yes, I reiterated scripture, because sometimes we need to hear things more than once. Sometimes we need to Learn where we fall short. All of us fall short in wisdom, knowledge and listening to instruction, because many times we are pursuing things of this world. During this week away from work I have realized that God is trying to show me how important it is to learn from my children and what they can show me. Take a moment to learn this week, because it can only lead to knowledge and wisdom over time.
Have a great weekend.
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