I must pray to the Holy-Spirit, asking for the graces required to make me tender-hearted. To conquer unkindness in our hearts: We must believe that Christ died for each one of us.
And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. Ephesians 5:2
In this sentence there are realities so great and so wonderful, that when we believe in them, they are the power of God and a great uprooting of unkindness.
Paul was hardhearted and cruel. Is it not remarkable, then, that Paul became the advocate of tenderness? For it was Christ in Paul that made him to be tender-hearted.
"and be kind to one another, tenderhearted." Ephesians 4:32
God makes no mistakes!
We have to appreciate one another. God makes everything beautiful and God builds in patience.
Women in general, find it hard to compliment another woman. And if someone does compliment, they end up saying something nasty about the person, never realizing, that God makes everything beautiful. Everybody has a blessing and God has distributed everything in His wisdom. Someone is beautiful then someone is brainy and someone else is skilled.
When we criticize, a person for what they are blessed with, be it looks or skills, we criticize the work of God. What we may not say so much in words, but what it means is, God has not done a good job.
And the reason one could belittle another person is because they do not see the gifts that God has graciously blessed them with. Maybe they cannot see good, because their intent is on finding faults in the other person.
We don’t trust God enough. When we truly keep our eyes open, there is a whole universe out there, most of it uncharted. There is no need for greed, jealousy, envy or whatnot.
Our God is a bountiful God. The more you stretch yourself, the more, will you learn about yourself? There is a universe that is yet to be discovered. Open the gift that is you.
Every time we appreciate the other-we appreciate the work of God. It is the trust in God’s goodness, the trust that knows that God has blessed me too, this trust, enfolds the gift that is me. All praise is due to God!
These days there are a lot of cancer related deaths and death related to heart attacks. It could be the medication that they are on, that somehow triggers some kind of deterioration. If there is a genetic history of either cancer or heart related problems, people should be cautious. Something of the Virus could be a trigger. So people, who are pre-disposed to such ailments and breathing problems and yes diabetes, must keep themselves in a healthy environment and away from all exposure that is, if it is possible. Nobody knows everything about the virus. I don’t watch the news; but if you notice the pattern in deaths there is a huge number of them. The numbers could be more, when it comes to the common man.
Everyone loves someone. We must think of the people in our life and cherish them for whatever earthly years we have. Wear a mask at all times and keep a safe distance from people. This seems to be the only safe alternative. Let us all care for each other. Every life matters.
Have this attitude of knowing, that no Good thing will God withhold from me. When you know, what you know, you will-
Walk with a spring in your step,
Joy in your heart,
A smile on your face and
An unshakable faith in God!
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