“Our greatest fear should not be of failure, but of succeeding at things in life that don’t really matter.” – Francis Chan Earlier this week, I saw this quote come across Facebook. Did you? Then, a few days later, I came across the viral video from a social media movement concerning the Invisible Children called “Kony 2012”. Can I share a secret with you? Lately, I have been feeling a little load of heaviness in my heart. I guess you could call it… disappointment. Ever get that weighty feeling where you needed a little more prayer for slightly stronger shoulders to carry more weight? You see, I recently undertook a mission on a personal level. I lobbied our state capital to adopt legislature for a new law that is near and dear to my heart: HB 4442. If adopted, this law would require all public schools to have AEDs (automated external defibrillators). This bill is important not only for the personal health of my children but for the public in general as well. So, with … [Read more...]
The Daily – The Road to Peace, Joy and Happiness is Paved with Humility, Gentleness and Patience
Yesterday, we talked about praying, preferring, carrying and loving one another. There is so much more to it though. I am continuing the thought with gentleness, humbleness and patience. This is a topic we can assume we may think we are good at. However, are we really kind and gentle with one another? Really? Let's see what the Word says and then decide... Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. - Ephesians 4:2 (NLT) I would say that I fail miserably on a daily basis with this one. By all means, please stop reading if you have mastered Ephesians 4:2. :) For those of you who struggle with being humble, gentle and patient, let's dig deeper.. To be humble is to be; submissive, meek, unassuming, polite, not proud or arrogant and modest. To be gentle is to be; clement, peaceful, soothing, tender, lenient, merciful, mild, temperate, tame, quiet, and courteous. To be patient is to be; uncomplaining, … [Read more...]
Reader Comments