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Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Patience - In God's Will

We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us. - Joseph Campbell


It is a sad statement, seeing the hatred and self centered actions in the world today. There is much judgement and stony hearted behavior everywhere we look. There is more than enough the world over to make one wonder where we are headed. It certainly is anything but God's way. No wonder there is so much despair and stress in this world. What is the answer? Put the love of God back into everything we do. Hatred and all the things that come from it is not the way. The above statement is true in so many ways, there is not enough room to mention them all here. Sanity the world over appears to be absent. It is frightening to think of the consequences of a world gone mad. Friends against friends, brother against brother, allies against allies. Where will it all lead. To be honest, with the weapons available today, extinction comes to mind. Everyone wants their way no matter what the cost, no matter who is hurt, even at the cost of life whether innocent or not. Why? The lack of moral vision? A twisted sense of right and wrong? We all have needs and dreams that will be dashed at times. That is a fact of life. Nothing will be forever except for God's love for us.

So what is the solution? Given the fact that so many, both abroad and domestic, are so focused on hurting those that do not agree with them it is very evident that God is not their focus. Doing things outside of His will always lead to ultimate failure. That failure can be catastrophic. Letting go and letting God does not mean being silent or sitting still. It does mean being sure of what God wants then standing up and being heard. That does not include violence, terroristic or destructive actions. Those actions are born of other than love and are self destructive to any movement. It is born of hatred not love. Since God is love, it does not take a genius to realize where those actions originate. Following Jesus, surrendering to Him, allowing Him to set our direction, putting one foot in front of the other, living in peace and harmony with compassionate understanding is far more desirable than living in turmoil and strife created because others are not willing to live in His gentle shadow. The need to destroy is born of mankind and the need to control. That is not the way to happiness nor is it the way to peace and harmony. Where is your heart? Are you at peace? Think about where your heart is. 7 My dear friends, let us love one another, since love is from God and everyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. 8 Whoever fails to love does not know God, because God is love. 9 This is the revelation of God’s love for us, that God sent his only Son into the world that we might have life through him. 10 Love consists in this: it is not we who loved God, but God loved us and sent his Son to expiate our sins. 11 My dear friends, if God loved us so much, we too should love one another. 12 No one has ever seen God, but as long as we love one another God remains in us and his love comes to its perfection in us. 13 This is the proof that we remain in him and he in us, that he has given us a share in his Spirit.  The New Jerusalem Bible. (1985). (1 Jn 4:7–13). New York: Doubleday.

I have a card that my lovely wife made for me for Valentine's day. How appropriate for this post. Love you very much sweetheart. 


Sorry about the shadow in the image. It is the result of the layering of the image. This is a very special card. 

Thank you to those who have been supportive over the last few months. Jill and I have spent the better part of the beginning of this year sick with a flu that was pretty nasty. We were both down, me first and then Jill, for roughly three weeks each. That is about it for now. Remember to always Love The Details.




10 comments:

  1. Jill did a fantastic plus job on that card for you!!! Love that image and sentiment but the entire card is just over the top wonderful!!!
    So sorry to hear about being sick. That flu is a nasty thing to have so I'm hoping y'all are feeling much better now.
    Lynn

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  2. Yes, we live in a world that is ugly and crazy just now. If we don't have love, we have nothing. All the best for you both, hugs, Valerie

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  3. Get well and sending healing hugs across the miles....Amen to your words today...♥{aNNie}

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  4. Whata beautifully written post and so true. Your card is very special a beautiful design Thanks for sharing love and hugs Carole x

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  5. Oh Jim - that is one beautiful card!! Jill excelled herself with that one! Sorry to hear you have not been well - I just pray that by the time winter hits here our 'flu vaccine has that strain in it!!
    Your words are so true - the world is not in a good place, and it behoves us to shine in this dark place.
    DH had a stent fitted this week, which means a total change in our dietary lifestyle... he is doing well though. Thank you for your ongoing prayers.
    Blessings
    Maxine
    P. S. Hope I haven't commented twice....

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  6. I saw this pretty card on Jill's blog and it's pretty enough to view a 2nd time here :) Sorry you've both been so ill for so long, but hopefully you're both doing better and are able to enjoy the pleasant weather we've been getting lately! Take care!

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  7. Love your inspirational words, Jim - so true!!!! Your posts always have such a lot to take with you and think about!!!!! God is love and that (love) must be the reason for all our actions as well!!!!!
    What a wonderful card your DW has made for you!!!! Soooooo special and such a cute image!!!! What a blessing when love grows stronger and stronger through the years, hey!!!!
    Hope both of you are feeling much better by now!!!!
    Have a great day!!!!
    Hugz

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  8. I didn't get my notification that you posted Jim, I'm so sorry about that. It seems that I'm not getting many of my notifications on blogs that I follow. I did resign back up, but it says that I'm following already, so that is good. I think it is Century Link's embarqmail that just doesn't play nice! Anyway, your post is right on! God, Jesus, they both want us to love each other as They love us. But there are many hateful and hurtful people out there. In our families, in friendships, etc...The only thing we can do is give love and pray that one day everyone will show love to all. And we have to forgive because that is the greatest love of all. Doesn't mean we have to be BFF's with those who are mean and hateful to us, but we can forgive and go on with out life. Easy? Heck no! It's hard, but I am learning as I am living that it is the right way to go. Doesn't mean I have to be with these people, but I can forgive them. So I do. God is indeed love. I'm so sorry to hear that you both had the flu. I know it has been a bad one this year. I got mine before Christmas and then Bret got it and got better on Christmas Eve. I hope not to have a repeat performance either!! lol Ok ending this comment with sending you and Jill lots of love, hugs, and many blessings. Brenda

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  9. Such heartfelt words as always. The card is beautiful and I think the shadow adds to the sense of fun.
    Looking forward to catching up with you.
    Love, hugs and blessings,
    Em xoxox

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  10. Well-said, Jim! These are definitely scary times and it's easy to get depressed about it if we let it get us down. I just do my part to smile and be kind to those in my life, even strangers, and say lots and lots of prayers!! I love that card Jill made for you; so sweet, just like you two!! I'm sorry to hear you started the year with six weeks of nasty flu - yuck, and not fair!! Hopefully the spring will bring you both a very healthy rest of the year!! That's the most important thing cuz it's easier to be happy and positive when we feel great!! Lots of love and hugs, Darnell

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