Morning Grace

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With One Finger, Four Pointing Back

I truly feel that we all have shortcomings, and in those we sometimes get to a point where we like to show the world our backside. In doing, hate spews from our mouths, and distasteful dialogs condemning our neighbors. Have you ever wondered though, where all that negative energy comes from? I do, I sometimes wonder why are certain things being thought of, or even spoken of, towards others. The thoughts lead down such a negative path, its like the parable of drinking the poison and expecting the other person to die. When I get like this, I like to self reflect, because I tend to reflect what I am feeling outwards. When I can identify the issue within, then I can solve it. Sometimes, if we all take our own individual responsibility we can make a huge change in ourselves, and hopefully influence others to do the same.

Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things.

Romans 2:1

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Total Awareness Can Reveal

When we use all of our senses to come together we have total awareness. Sometimes we forget, or take for granted the gifts we are given. The gift of sight, of smell, of taste, of sound, and of touch. Something else that makes us different is the ability to use our brains, the gift of thought. Which may be overlooked, but could also be one of the best gifts of all. Today, might be a good day to exercise your own personal awareness of all your gifts, or senses if you will, and see what you may reveal.

Blessed is the being who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoever finds me finds life, and obtains favor from the Lord.

Proverbs 8:22

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Remember The Day

Bringing people together amongst their differences under a common goal, to make peace and be merry. A feast to remember in the beginning steps to creating a nation. Although it didn’t go without its suffering and hardships. It’s good to remember our lives aren’t so different. We go through trials and tribulations that form us to be who we are today. Just remember to take a moment, if only for today, and count your blessings.

Give Thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.

- Psalm 107:1

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Approaching the Feast

There comes a time when we all look at what we have, where we are, who the people are in our lives, and the impact it all has had. We analyze it, and give thanks. There doesn’t have to be a hundred people gathered, or a feast to feed an army. Sometimes just the solace of the mind, and peace from within to really see how truly blessed we all are in our own ways. Take a moment for yourself today, and everyday and give thanks. I say to you also, give unto the Lord and let him provide for you, and you shall be fulfilled.

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

- Psalm 23:1 

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Is Ignorance Really Bliss

There comes a time when the acknowledgement of knowledge cannot be procrastinated. One must contemplate the information that they have and either use it, or discard it. But I strongly suggest, knowledge is not power, but the application of the knowledge is power. When we see something, or someone for what it is, black and white, written in the sand, if it quacks it must be a... whatever it may be, it is then up to us to use that information to act reasonably. We will be given information at times, which we are helpless to, and we are responsible for what we do with that knowledge. 

Then the Lord God said, “Behold, the man has become like one of Us, to know good and evil. And now, lest he put out his hand and take also of the tree of life, and eat, and live forever.”

- Genesis 3:22

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Stay Preserved Through Perseverance.

Have you ever had that container of food in the fridge that goes bad, or perhaps something that sits in your garage and starts to rust? There are times in our lives that are somewhat relatable. If food goes bad we have to replace it, clean the containers for storage and replenish our stock. If a tool or piece of equipment we have is rusted or corroded from the elements, we may have to take it apart and clean it. Bit by bit to restore it anew. There are times that we too will grow mildew, rust, and rot in a sense. We will need to metaphorically clean out or closets from time to time for restoration. We cannot just one day look in a mirror and say, “I am now going to all things with peace and love in my heart.” It takes more than that, it takes action, it takes work to scrub the rust off and make ourselves shine. Then we can help others to shine as well.

“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shill it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.”

- Matthew 5:13

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Good morning and happy Monday

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And Peace Also Be With You

Who deserves peace? If I say only I or only you, or them, well... that wouldn’t be accurate. Do only the “good” people deserve peace? What is good if not something that is social defined. I don’t believe God operates off social definitions, for that would limit his reach. And we all know God has no limits. So who than should be at peace....? 

“To ALL peoples, nations, and languages that dwell in all the earth: Peace be multiplied to you.”

Daniel 4:1

Peace isn’t just a metaphor, it isn’t just a feeling, but also consider it an action. Give peace as the Lord has given us peace. Exercise peace to all, as if all were your brothers and sisters, no matter their status. We all can make any excuse why we shouldn’t do this, but I tell you that there are more reasons why you should exercise peace. Peace will give you more than you could ever bargain for. Take the bread of life today and pass along to others with peace.

The peace of the Lord be with you always.  

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Good Morning World.

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The worst you see in others, is the best you see in yourself.

Danny Lundberg

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The First Step

Good morning,

As we look on the day and organize our ambitions, take a moment. Just a moment, for a deep breath, a glimpse at a beautiful scenery, or just a pause for silence before the the day begins. A clear mind is a sound mind.

 “If people want to follow me, they must give up the things they want. They must be willing even to give up their lives to follow me.”

- Mark 8:34

Change comes in many forms, and sometimes starting the day with peace of mind is the first step to change. Sometimes that change leads us to where we are meant to be, or opens doors that we couldn’t see before.