Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” Jas 1:27
If there is a religion to be had, it is that I religiously help others in need. I am sure God wants nothing of any superstitions I have but He is always telling us to be our brother's keeper. If there is any way to bring God into our day, I am sure it has everything to do with serving those around us. After all these centuries under the influence of Christ, just about everyone sees the nobility of helping widows and orphans. Interestingly, the hardest people to serve are generally those closest to us. Surely I should go out of my way to serve the orphan and widow but by all means let me also find the nobility in serving my own family, my wife and children. 6/11/2011 Conversations Within ts (Jacksonville, FL)
Just me trying to be honest with God.
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Showing posts with label service. Show all posts
“Let your religion be less of a theory and more of a love affair.” G.K. Chesterton
Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” Jas 1:27
If there is a religion to be had, it is that I religiously help others in need. I am sure God wants nothing of any superstitions I have but He is always telling us to be our brother's keeper. If there is any way to bring God into our day, I am sure it has everything to do with serving those around us. After all these centuries under the influence of Christ, just about everyone sees the nobility of helping widows and orphans. Interestingly, the hardest people to serve are generally those closest to us. Surely I should go out of my way to serve the orphan and widow but by all means let me also find the nobility in serving my own family, my wife and children. 6/11/2011 Conversations Within ts (Jacksonville, FL)
If there is a religion to be had, it is that I religiously help others in need. I am sure God wants nothing of any superstitions I have but He is always telling us to be our brother's keeper. If there is any way to bring God into our day, I am sure it has everything to do with serving those around us. After all these centuries under the influence of Christ, just about everyone sees the nobility of helping widows and orphans. Interestingly, the hardest people to serve are generally those closest to us. Surely I should go out of my way to serve the orphan and widow but by all means let me also find the nobility in serving my own family, my wife and children. 6/11/2011 Conversations Within ts (Jacksonville, FL)
“Solitude shows us what should be; society shows us what we are.” Robert Cecil
“And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.” Lk.1 ESV
I am pretty certain that Christ would not want His followers to devote their life solely to solitude as some no doubt do. He has made it quite clear that we are to be with people so that we may love and serve them. His own life and ministry and that of His disciples were a balanced rhythm of solitude and service. It seems expedient that if I am to effectively love others then I must effectively nurture my own soul in solitude. But being with people is the true test of my own transformation. The authenticity of my private prayers will no doubt be proved in public service. 6/3/2011 Conversations Within ts (Jacksonville, FL)
I am pretty certain that Christ would not want His followers to devote their life solely to solitude as some no doubt do. He has made it quite clear that we are to be with people so that we may love and serve them. His own life and ministry and that of His disciples were a balanced rhythm of solitude and service. It seems expedient that if I am to effectively love others then I must effectively nurture my own soul in solitude. But being with people is the true test of my own transformation. The authenticity of my private prayers will no doubt be proved in public service. 6/3/2011 Conversations Within ts (Jacksonville, FL)
“Solitude shows us what should be; society shows us what we are.” Robert Cecil
“And the child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.” Lk.1 ESV
I am pretty certain that Christ would not want His followers to devote their life solely to solitude as some no doubt do. He has made it quite clear that we are to be with people so that we may love and serve them. His own life and ministry and that of His disciples were a balanced rhythm of solitude and service. It seems expedient that if I am to effectively love others then I must effectively nurture my own soul in solitude. But being with people is the true test of my own transformation. The authenticity of my private prayers will no doubt be proved in public service. 6/3/2011 Conversations Within ts (Jacksonville, FL)
I am pretty certain that Christ would not want His followers to devote their life solely to solitude as some no doubt do. He has made it quite clear that we are to be with people so that we may love and serve them. His own life and ministry and that of His disciples were a balanced rhythm of solitude and service. It seems expedient that if I am to effectively love others then I must effectively nurture my own soul in solitude. But being with people is the true test of my own transformation. The authenticity of my private prayers will no doubt be proved in public service. 6/3/2011 Conversations Within ts (Jacksonville, FL)
“The secret of my influence has always been that it remained secret” Salvador Dalí
“Do not let your left hand know what your right is doing.” Jesus
It is interesting that a number of people are credited for the saying, “There's no limit to what a man can achieve, if he doesn't care who gets the credit.” Some of the world's most influential inventions come from anonymous donors. We still don't know the name of the person who invented the hammer, the wheel, or the ball but there is hardly a culture that hasn't been touched by these contributions. Forget that silly group seeking fame and join that happy group of people busy improving the human condition. Who cares if someone doesn't know your name but gratefully blesses your service in their prayers before the God who does. 4/12/2011 Conversations Within ts (Between, GA)
It is interesting that a number of people are credited for the saying, “There's no limit to what a man can achieve, if he doesn't care who gets the credit.” Some of the world's most influential inventions come from anonymous donors. We still don't know the name of the person who invented the hammer, the wheel, or the ball but there is hardly a culture that hasn't been touched by these contributions. Forget that silly group seeking fame and join that happy group of people busy improving the human condition. Who cares if someone doesn't know your name but gratefully blesses your service in their prayers before the God who does. 4/12/2011 Conversations Within ts (Between, GA)
“The secret of my influence has always been that it remained secret” Salvador Dalí
“Do not let your left hand know what your right is doing.” Jesus
It is interesting that a number of people are credited for the saying, “There's no limit to what a man can achieve, if he doesn't care who gets the credit.” Some of the world's most influential inventions come from anonymous donors. We still don't know the name of the person who invented the hammer, the wheel, or the ball but there is hardly a culture that hasn't been touched by these contributions. Forget that silly group seeking fame and join that happy group of people busy improving the human condition. Who cares if someone doesn't know your name but gratefully blesses your service in their prayers before the God who does. 4/12/2011 Conversations Within ts (Between, GA)
It is interesting that a number of people are credited for the saying, “There's no limit to what a man can achieve, if he doesn't care who gets the credit.” Some of the world's most influential inventions come from anonymous donors. We still don't know the name of the person who invented the hammer, the wheel, or the ball but there is hardly a culture that hasn't been touched by these contributions. Forget that silly group seeking fame and join that happy group of people busy improving the human condition. Who cares if someone doesn't know your name but gratefully blesses your service in their prayers before the God who does. 4/12/2011 Conversations Within ts (Between, GA)
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