Wisdom calls me! She is loud and clear! She stands for Truth and Integrity Wisdom hears me! She is alert and attuned! She stands for Prudence and Caution Wisdom speaks to me! She is direct and candid! She stands for Justice and Mercy Wisdom listens to me! She is open and sincere! She stands forContinue reading “Wisdom Stands for Me”
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Even More Humility
Humility is the simple truth… Talk the talk, walk the walk, “It takes courage to be humble. It is a virtue of truth and justice.”[1] Justice embraces compassion, and Humility asserts the truth… We are what we are, and we must do what we must do. Justice embodies mercy, and Humility affirms the truth… OurContinue reading “Even More Humility”
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)”
Assured (Psalm 86)
Listen to my plea and answer me, for I am weak and vulnerable, and I need your protection. You are my God; and I am your servant, who trusts you. Have compassion on me and give me mercy, I turn to you for solace, bring joy to your servant. Be a balm forContinue reading “Assured (Psalm 86)”
Compassion
beyond justice beyond forgiveness beyond mercy beyond benevolence Doing whatever it takes to relieve pain. Willing to allay fear of retribution tolerant understanding considerate comforting Making it so that the victim does not suffer and ache. Helping the offender to make amends and be restored. Compassion… needs to be sympathetic wants to be empathetic inducesContinue reading “Compassion”
Humility
“It takes courage to be humble. It is a virtue of truth and justice.”[1] Humility is the simple truth… Talk the talk, walk the walk, Truth abides with justice. Humility never denies the truth… we are what we are, we must do what we must do. “What we have, we have from God, beauty, usefulness,Continue reading “Humility”
My Refuge (Psalm 25)
I lift up my soul and trust, my Lady, Do not let me live in shame and guilt, Do not let my negativity triumph over me. For they will be put to shame, who are deceitful and insincere. Show me your ways, my Lady, guide me in your truth and teach me, I long forContinue reading “My Refuge (Psalm 25)”
Merciful
Blessed are the merciful for they will be shown mercy.[1] Above peace, empathy’s comfort, beyond justice, compassion’s heart, hence harmony’s restoration. Cooperation heals our wounds, our listening first, speaks volumes, and keeps judgment from directing. Forgiving includes forgetting – unfailing generosity fulfills unconditional love, Intrinsic to our covenant, relief precludes anxiety, concern excludes retribution. ThoseContinue reading “Merciful”
Right Intention
Jesus came to make reparation and he taught us to have compassion to do good works was correct action but they must be with the right intention. “No matter how good the work may be, no matter what solace it may bring. unless our intention is super – natural, the greater good is not done.”[1]Continue reading “Right Intention”
Kindness
“I am so anxious that you have an invincible kindness”[1] Show all sincere esteem. Give all the kindness of gentleness and patience. What joy we will live! What blessedness we will have! “For kindness begets kindness.”[2] What holds us? Charity – Bound by God’s love Our hearts beat as one in the Spirit Kindness createsContinue reading “Kindness”
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