Don't make a religion out of what God intends to be the blessings of a healthy relationship with Him.
"The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” Jesus “Conversations Within” ts 3/25/2025
Grace modeste- an "unassuming grace." Any discussion of a spiritual nature should reflect this mutual kindness. The following are simply my devotional reflections each morning. I cast them like "bread upon the waters," hoping that all who find them will find something of value to nurture their own inner life.
Don't make a religion out of what God intends to be the blessings of a healthy relationship with Him.
"The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.” Jesus “Conversations Within” ts 3/25/2025
Modern culture seems to care more about appearing authentic than being authentic. We have made a show out of coming across as genuine. Just because I try to be authentic, doesn't mean I am good. I want more than to be authentic, I want to be the person God wants me to be. This means that I will always be in a state of changing from the person I am to the person He is creating in me.
“By their fruit you will recognize them. Do people pick grapes from thornbushes, or figs from thistles?”
I do better practicing what little I know, than to make the pursuit of knowledge my life’s end. What good is knowing without doing? Of course the value of knowledge is that It leads us to do the right things. Like the two ores of a rowboat, put them both together and they will lead to a wise and fruitful life.
“Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them.” Jesus “Conversations Within” ts 3/
Like an old pair of shoes, or a well worn backpack, I will eventually have to lay this old body down. I am assured that when the time comes, I will find new provisions waiting for the journey that is sure to continue. I thank God for today’s bread, and purpose to use it for the goodness my Father intends.
“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day.” 2Cor. 4.16 “
There are times I walk with the deliberation of getting somewhere. Even so, I can still choose the way I walk. I want my journey to reflect a reverence for life, to saunter, and take life in while I am going. This way every walk can be a Sabbath walk--every step in reverence. Every walk "a la sainte terre” to the holy land.
“At about that time Jesus was walking through some grainfields on the Sabbath.” Matt.12.1 “Conversations Within” ts 3/20/