--- When
someone’s words match their actions we call that “Integrity”. When words and
actions don’t line up, we call that “Hypocrisy”. Perhaps what has hindered the
Gospel most in the Western World has been this apparent disconnect between the
teachings of Jesus and the lives of those who claim to follow after Him.
--- Jesus
took everything that was meant for me and for every person who ever lived and
made them His own. The thoughts must roar through our minds like the deafening
sound of a lion or rush through our hearts like the waters of a raging river.
Why? Because we are worthy all because of Him.
--- It
is very hard for love not to become possessive because our hearts look for
perfect love and no human being is capable of that. Only God can offer perfect
love. Therefore, the art of loving includes the art of giving one another
space. When we invade one another's space and do not allow the other to be his
or her own free person, we cause great suffering in our relationships. But when
we give another space to move and share our gifts, true intimacy becomes
possible. Henri Nouwen
--- People are important. Deal
with them! And get this through our heads (that includes me) that God put
us here on earth to connect with Him and to connect with people. It is
not always easy. But it is always right.
--- The
Godly give from a heart for God. Others give out of guilt or need to feel
good. God honors holiness and Godliness. Holiness produces a
generous, giving heart.
Hope those give you much to
think about as well as draw you closer to God.
Daniel 12:3 NLT
Those who are wise will shine as bright as
the sky, and those who lead many to righteousness will shine like the stars
forever.
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