Being The Change You Want To See… #Arise

a breath of fresh airBeing grateful.

Surrounding our hearts with beauty and compassion.

 

Knowing that our actions have consequences like an echo in a vast land…

We may never see, or ever hear the release of hope, or the gentle whisper of love, but be rest assured the beauty we leave behind is a gift that God uses in and through us to help heal others hurts,  and soften everything within our own bleeding hearts…

Our lives change when we realize the power of spreading goodness…

We don’t love others to get something in return, we love others so they see God in us.

The God who set us free from darkness and bondage…

From hate and evil.

From discord and our own disasters.

The God who calls us to worship His heart of peace…

“Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord?

Who may enter your presence on your holy Hill?

Those who lead blameless lives and do what is right, speaking the truth with sincere hearts.

Those who refuse to slander others or harm their neighbors, or speak evil of their friends….”

Psalm 15:1-5

Sometimes it feels like our world is getting meaner every day…

Oh Lord,

Help us to be better uniters… better carers and sincere listeners…

Help us to not put our own agendas first, but to truly love our people with sincere hearts.

To stop tearing us other down…

And to lift each other up…

Help us to be kinder.

Gentler.

Help us to hear Your voice that whispers love…

“Love is patient.  Love is kind.  It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud, it does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.  Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth…”

1 Corinthians 13:6

Father,

As I read these words, I am humbled by your mercies…

I don’t want to dishonor, envy, or be angry…

Thank you for cleansing my heart with hope.

Your kindness fills me with gratitude..

And I am comforted …

I give you my day,

In Jesus Name,

I pray,

Amen

Live in Love,

Lisa