Seeking to even the score when not treated well is retaliation. Getting back at others and then some (which is often what occurs) is escalation. Where does it stop? A world governed by such action merely continues to feed conflict rather than resolve it. It can only stop (at least in our life sphere) when we choose to respond in a different … [Read more...] about WHERE IT STOPS!
MORNING SONG!
How do we rise in the morning? Do we first check the weather to consider how our day will be? Is all it takes is hearing morning rains to dampen our spirit for moving on into the day? Do we allow a sense of gloom to overshadow the blessing of a new day to be alive? Or do we still rise with a song in our heart regardless of … [Read more...] about MORNING SONG!
USED, ABUSED, AND ACCUSED! (Part 4 of 4)
Again, when we are used, abused, and accused, though we might not desire to be treated in such ways, how can God be glorified through those moments? How we respond can draw attention to the relationship we have with the Lord and that we seek to live by His standards regardless of how we are … [Read more...] about USED, ABUSED, AND ACCUSED! (Part 4 of 4)
USED, ABUSED, AND ACCUSED! (Part 3 of 4)
As we have noted, when we are used, abused, and accused, it is generally not a pleasant experience. However, we would do well to learn to seek how God can be glorified in those moments? Those who abuse others generally do not value the lives of … [Read more...] about USED, ABUSED, AND ACCUSED! (Part 3 of 4)
USED, ABUSED, AND ACCUSED! (Part 2 of 4)
As noted yesterday, when we are used, abused, and accused, it is generally not a pleasant experience. Still, when we do find ourselves experiencing such in this world, lifting the focus from merely ourselves to how even through those moments God can be glorified, let us press on with that purpose in … [Read more...] about USED, ABUSED, AND ACCUSED! (Part 2 of 4)