I went to a women's conference today in Lincoln at New Life church. Margaret Stunt was the main speaker. Wow, what a breath of fresh air. She was profound and quite funny. But one of the things she said was "Kindness unlocks." Unlocks doors in the community, hearts of those close to you, family relationships.
She said that when we are secure in God's love, we don't have to worry about what others think. We can love the extra mile. Kindness preaches, we don't have to say a word.
Inversely, anger locks. Anger locks up our hearts in unforgiveness and bitterness.
I need to truly ingest this in my heart and spirit. God has given us the rejects of English society to love and sometimes that is hard. But kindness unlocks the doors to their hearts.
I really like that thought
We are satisfied by our decent little life. We are pleased with our good habits; we take them for virtues. We are pleased with our little efforts; we take them for progress. We are proud of our activities; they make us think we are giving ourselves. We are impressed by our influence; we imagine that it will transform lives. We are are proud of what we give, though it hides what we withhold -- Michel Quoist
Navigating a life for Christ
I stumble ALOT.
My life verse is Psalms 37:23-24 "If the Lord delights in a man's way, He makes his steps firm. Though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand.
It helps to know God can use fools like me.
My life verse is Psalms 37:23-24 "If the Lord delights in a man's way, He makes his steps firm. Though he stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with His hand.
It helps to know God can use fools like me.
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