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Good Morning, Saints!
It's been a few weeks, since my last post. After my devotional reading, this morning, I continued to think about the title of one of my readings, "Knocked Off Your Feet." This was an encouraging piece for those of us who have experienced the loss of loved-ones. But, what really stuck in my heart, was this: As intensely hurt as we have been, when we have experienced loss----just as intensively joyful, or more so, we have been, when we have felt the joy of the Lord in our lives. This is not a monumental thought. I would say that it is more of a reflection on and consideration of the pain and joy felt by our fellow human beings--a deep compassion for the emotional state of each other.... You see, if we have ever experienced the joy of the Lord, how can we go about our daily lives, without seizing the opportunity to share this joy with others? There is always an opportunity to share, if our hearts are open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We will know when the time is right.
On the flip-side of sharing joy, is the sharing of pain that others may be feeling. Although we, sometimes, tend to shy away from negative or depressed people, we must keep in mind that these characteristics, in our fellow beings, are often a cry for help, whether they know it or not. Again, with an open and Spirit-filled heart, we will know what to say/do and when to say/do it. So, as you go about your day, take a few minutes to look at those around you.... Is there someone who needs your smile, helping hand or shoulder? For, just intensely, as we are joyful, someone is hurting with the same intensity. Reach out, with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, sharing the joy and the pain. Be blessed, saints!
Scripture
Galatians 6: 2
Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.
Quote
It is, indeed, more difficult to congratulate another on his success, especially if his success involves disappointment to us, than it is to sympathize with his sorrow and his loss. It is only when self is dead that we can take as much joy in the success of others as in our own.
~Barclay
Music
Crafts
8 comments:
Cynthia,
You are very talented...I really like these notes! I see that you are on Etsy...I may have to see what you have over there.
Being thoughtful and gracious to those that cross our path daily, whether they need encouragement or whether we share gifts of joy, is a way of living that keeps giving long after the kind thoughts, words, and actions have taken place!
Great post Cynthia!
Blessings and hugs,
Denise
Sometimes I rush through life with blinders on my eyes, not seeing the pain or the joy in others. Thanks for the reminder to slow down and take the time to minister to others, Cynthia.
Amen!
Wow! I am so glad that I found your blog, what an encouragement. Putting the self to death is by far the hardest thing ever, and doesn't that old sticky self show it's face over and over again. But, oh the joy, when we do! Thank you for creating such a welcoming safe place to visit. I'll be back. Your fellow friend and blogger, Connie
P.S. Your paper crafts are a delight.
How glad I am that you have become my latest follower and now I am yours. I am looking forward to the blessing of reading your posts. I am housebound due to back problems and cannot attend church and am also living in a new town where I don't know anyone. I am listening to church services on CD so that is a blessing. sort of feels like I am there. Blessings to you Cynthia.
lovely post
Hey Cynthia! You are so Right! I have to admit, before I was filled with the Holy Ghost (when I was young and just "going through the motions of religion), You wouldn't have caught me witnessing to anyone or even discussing the Lord outside of church. I think it was more of a "social thing" for me even up until 1998 when I was 44 years old, and joined the Pentecostal faith, received the Holy Ghost and spoke in other tongues as the Spirit gave me the utterance. SO AWESOME! Ever since then, I can't stop talking about it. Even from 1998-2000, I was kind of shy about it because for the first 2 years, I really didn't understand it. When I moved to Comanche and joined the Church here, my whole walk with God changed. It became clearer, I started speaking in tongues more often, I just developed a deeper relationship with God, because I learned more about Him (the Holy Ghost), and I even got rebaptized because even though my "new" Pastor said it wasn't necessary, I kept feeling like I was being nudged by God to do it now that I understood the REASON for it, and what it meant. This time it was completely different. I came up from being baptized speaking in tongues and I spoke in tongues for at least 30 minutes while sitting in the baptistery. Anyway, Now, I witness every chance I get, including moving a regular conversation around to God and His love. I couldn't do that without the Holy Ghost.
God Bless,
PJ
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