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VIII Strength (Justice)

We are acceptable for God’s healing mercy, despite being not so good, we have a part to play. “The sentence we received was right, but he has done nothing wrong. Jesus, remember me” “You will be with me in Heaven.”[1] Justice restores with mercy, the common good is ruthless, the greater good tells the Truth,Continue reading “VIII Strength (Justice)”

The Greater Good

I thank God for the graces He gives me. “Of all creatures in the world, I am the one; Heaven has spoken to.”[1] …be good, do good What about this blessing I have received? Can I say with Paul That I am good “By the grace of God, I am what I am: and hisContinue reading “The Greater Good”

The Divine Touch

Be with me, God, as I draw near, your touch is neither harsh nor fleeting. Your arms and heart are open, filling me and infusing me with your will and nature. Be with me, God, as I draw near, your touch is kind and gentle. Always in all ways, your embrace holds me and unwrapsContinue reading “The Divine Touch”

Dress Code

Activity from entrance to exit dictates behavior… appearance helps harmony. A uniform from sports to work conjoins a team… colleagues for a joint effort. A vestment from prayer to prep bestows esteem… participants empowered to act. A logo from play to metal symbolizes affinity… supporters rouse empathy. A presence from dawn to dusk walks theContinue reading “Dress Code”

Making Room

Making room accepts the way open. Making room adjusts for the greater good. Making room adapts to God’s will. Making room amends restored beauty.

Heartstrong

headstrong needs to do. heartstrong wants to do. Headstrong is willful and can’t be advised. Heartstrong yields and adapts. “What’s in it for me?” makes Headstrong snub neighbor. “Help me, help you.” makes Heartstrong do good. Headstrong doesn’t listen and is inflexible. Heartstrong complies and sees possibilities. “What about you?” convicts the headstrong. “Yes meansContinue reading “Heartstrong”

Indifference

When riddled with doubt have faith Faith submits Truth and shares the Greater Good thus trust leads to Hope Hope’s constancy creates loyalty with obedience In the face of fear be not afraid Detachment stands in the stream again and again Acceptance fosters bridges disdains walls Beauty has been restored Transformed by practice all willContinue reading “Indifference”

Duped

Despite a stumble regardless of a fall I go the way opens. Seduced by happiness resistance is futile and beauty ensues. I go heart first urged by zeal compelled by fervor Graces are bestowed on those who love and serve the greater good

Murmur

Murmurers are disruptive. Murmurers are distracting. Murmurers are distressful. “Murmurers form cliques. Murmurers take all things personally, Murmurers are suspicious.” [1] They feel imposed upon, while imposing the imposition of their views. “… for the reproach of their murmuring they were destroyed by the destroyer and perished by serpents.” [2] Murmuring has no charity, Murmuring has no fellowship, Murmuring has no vision.Continue reading “Murmur”

XVI The Tower

(Pearls from Hermes) Unintended consequences disrupt all plans, foster abandonment, and threaten downfall. “Woe to those who do not fear, He puts down the mighty, He scatters the arrogant, He sends away the rich.”[1] Boundaries will be breached and towers will be struck down. Just like death and birth and destiny and evolution. In theContinue reading “XVI The Tower”