June 23, 2013
For the Love
Get your thoughts, actions and words aligned to bring out of you what is in you, not only to do more, but to be more to others.
I’ve heard it said that you can give without loving, but you can’t love without giving. Love isn’t just about our words or thoughts, it’s about our actions. Love is about reaching out and meeting the needs of others. Sometimes meeting someone’s needs is as simple as a smile or sharing a word of encouragement. There are many ways to show love to someone. Can you pay for someone’s gas or groceries? Do you see a need in someone’s life that you can meet? The Lord wants to bless you today so that you can be a blessing to others. He wants to work through you to show His love and compassion. Today and every day, look for ways to put your love into action. The Bible says that it’s His kindness that leads people to repentance. He wants to show His kindness in the earth through you. Step out and sow good seeds of love by meeting the needs of others. God promises that those seeds will produce an abundant harvest in your life in return! Are you showing the love to someone today?
March 9, 2013
Showing Compassion
Remember that you show compassion to others not because of who they are but because of who you are.
When you look out for yourself at all costs there is no room for compassion. There are many that will tell you to not help others, because they don’t deserve it. However, you don’t play by the world’s rules. You show compassion to others and it has nothing to do with them. It has all to do with you. You are a person of compassion. You show compassion because of who you are. No one has to deserve your compassion. No one has to earn your compassion. Be willing to show compassion to all. There has been and will be a time in your life when you are going to want compassion. There is also a good chance you have not earned it. When you freely give something, you then are entitled to freely receive. Karma is a good thing, when you deal out good things. Take the time today to show not just someone, but several someone’s compassion. You will never regret it. Who are you showing compassion to today?
December 25, 2012
Christmas Past
Maybe your past shouldn’t have happened to you, but that has no logical bearing on where you are going and where you’ll end up.
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Is there something that you’ve done in your past that you’re not particularly happy about? A choice that you regret? The good news today is that you can be free of guilt and condemnation. You don’t have to live with that burden any longer. God’s mercies are new every morning. He’s not ever going to run out of compassion. He’s not ever going to run out of forgiveness. He’s not ever going to say, “Well, this is the last time I’m going to give you mercy.” No, you can have a new beginning every single day! Let that truth sink down deep into your heart right now. If there is anything from the past that you may still be carrying, take a moment and call on His faithfulness. Call on His mercy. Ask for His forgiveness. Let Him refresh and restore your soul right now. Thank Him for the work He is doing in your life and enjoy a fresh new beginning today. What a wonderful Christmas gift for you. Is there something in your past that is holding you back that you need to let go of?
June 19, 2012
What You Serving Up
Compassion, mercy, forgiveness, and love are best served with a dish of hope. What are you serving up today?
For many Khan in Star Trek 2 is their hero as he said to then Admiral James T. Kirk; “Ah, Kirk, my old friend. Do you know the Klingonproverb that tells us revenge is a dish that is best served cold? … It is very cold in space.” Many people are only looking at what they can get from you or do to you. When you are revenge minded you are only hurting yourself. If you do take your revenge out and hurt someone; then you have hurt yourself and them. Why is it so difficult to show compassion, mercy, forgiveness and love? Those that hurt you are the ones that need it the most. Hurting people; hurt people. It’s easy to want to be get even or hurt someone; anyone can do that. However, it’s time that we stop living by our feelings and emotions. Take the road less traveled and show that you are not like most people. Show compassion, mercy, forgiveness, love and hope. Be the person that makes a difference in their life. Do you have someone that has hurt you and you plan revenge dishes for them? How about a change of menu. Would you serve them a warm dish of compassion, mercy, forgiveness, love and hope? What would you like to be served by the ones you have hurt?