The nature of reparation? prayerful hope and preparation. What does that virtue mean? To make up for losses with sincere devotion and needy promotion. “If this virtue of reparation is not exercised it will languish… it is a talent that God demands of us”[1] Ordinary acts of reparation – a witness of good will: DoingContinue reading “Reparation (next day repost)”
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Reparation
The nature of reparation? prayerful hope and preparation. What does that virtue mean? To make up for losses with sincere devotion and needy promotion. “If this virtue of reparation is not exercised it will languish… it is a talent that God demands of us”[1] Ordinary acts of reparation – a witness of good will: DoingContinue reading “Reparation”
marginalized (next day repost)
abandoned and hopeless, left alone and thankless overlooked and useless… unlovely “We labor in the tangled parts of the Vineyard in the midst of those who are furiously hostile”[1] Missionaries sow despite a lack of support – where many are unfriendly, where most are unwelcoming. Embrace the rejected – “What a life to seek such!..Continue reading “marginalized (next day repost)”
marginalized
abandoned and hopeless, left alone and thankless overlooked and useless… unlovely “We labor in the tangled parts of the Vineyard in the midst of those who are furiously hostile”[1] Missionaries sow despite a lack of support – where many are unfriendly, where most are unwelcoming. Embrace the rejected – “What a life to seek such!..Continue reading “marginalized”
Low-Hanging Notes
In silence the tree notes give voice without our throats… notes hang in harmony – a quiet symphony Posted with reverence, displayed in deference… notes of aspiration – hope for all creation With truth, they simply ring from joyful voices swing… notes for wholeness being – faith fosters foreseeing They do not hesitate, make myContinue reading “Low-Hanging Notes”
Meek Obedience
Follow the lead… real acquiescence trusts frank resistance Assurance… true autonomy shares the harmony Submission… valid compliance achieves alliance Reparation… curiosity restores the beauty Let it be… meek obedience fosters resilience
Savoring (repost)
Absorbed in the moment doing simple things well… waking up, presenting prayers, doing exercises, performing duties. “God’s love actuates us, and we must love God with… our whole strength, our whole heart our whole soul, our whole mind.” [1] Sharing the moment to sanctify life promoting … peacefulness, gentleness, helpfulness, pleasantness. “God sanctifies us. We,Continue reading “Savoring (repost)”
Savoring
Absorbed in the moment doing simple things well… waking up, presenting prayers, doing exercises, performing duties. “God’s love actuates us, and we must love God with… our whole strength, our whole heart our whole soul, our whole mind.” [1] Sharing the moment to sanctify life promoting … peacefulness, gentleness, helpfulness, pleasantness. “God sanctifies us. We,Continue reading “Savoring”
Possibilities
Homework shakes Busywork Busywork shakes Homework Collaboration shakes Imagination Imagination shakes Collaboration Groundwork takes Footwork Footwork takes Groundwork Coordination takes Implementation Implementation takes Coordination Framework stakes Hard Work Hard Work stakes Framework Communion stakes Imitation Imitation stakes Communion Teamwork makes Dreamwork Dreamwork makes Teamwork Cooperation makes Inspiration Inspiration makes Cooperation
In the Potter’s Hand
It is not I who shapes God It is God who shapes me up According to the best shape for me. Yes I am God’s handiwork and with fear and trembling I await her hand in forming me. I realize there is a time for everything and God’s hand is kind and gentle and justContinue reading “In the Potter’s Hand”
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