Grateful “Appreciative of benefits received – expressing gratitude” As a small child I was taught to always say please and thank you. A good and solid foundation for each of us. Today, I probably say please and thank you, out of habit most times, but I am most sincere on the ones that touch me. So, I asked myself, do …
“The Word” Day 22: Seek
Seek “to make a search or inquiry” Love these words from Jeremiah 20:13 “You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with your whole heart” Over the last four years, I must admit I have done a lot of seeking. The scriptures are always a good place to start, spending time (quiet time) with God fills …
“The Word” Day 21 – Grace
GRACE “A virtue coming from God” – “a state of sanctification enjoyed through divine assistance.” “Unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or sanctification.” Wow, kind of sums it up for me. We have all been given His grace since our baptism, it was our job to grow with it. Being a flawed human, I kind of …
“The Word” Day 20: Gifts
GIFTS “To endow with some power, quality, or attribute.” “A present.” Gifts/Presents……who doesn’t like them, who hesitates to open them? As a kid and even as an adult the excitement is there, we can’t wait to see what is inside! Our God gives us gifts all the time and throughout our lives, at Baptism we received wisdom, understanding, counsel, …
“The Word” Day 19: Journey
Journey “An act or instance of traveling from one place to another “ I reflect on all travels and the journeys taken in my life, journeys of discovery, new countries, new people, new beginnings, short ones, long ones, ones with joy, some with sorrow, some that I didn’t plan. All of them memorable, but the ones that stand out …
“The Word” Day 19 – Journey
JOURNEY “An act or instance of traveling from one place to another.” I reflect on all travels and the journeys taken in my life, journeys of discovery, new countries, new people, new beginnings, short ones, long ones, ones with joy, some with sorrow, some that I didn’t plan. All of them memorable, but the ones that stand out the …
“The Word” Day 18: Ask
ASK “To put a question about, to make a request of, to make a request for.” I am so, so good at asking for help, input on decisions, directions, recommendations, etc. from people I know and sometimes total strangers. There have been a couple times I rely on myself to answer. Seems like the natural thing to do. Yet, …
“The Word” Day 17: Love
LOVE “A feeling of strong attachment induced by that which delights or commands our adoration” “Due gratitude and reverence to God” And all these years I just thought it was that wonderful feeling I got when I looked at my wife! …Ok, John, FOCUS! When was the last time you told Jesus you loved Him? I have asked this …
“The Word” Day 16: Hope
HOPE “Desire to be accompanied by expectation of or belief in fulfillment” Part of the trio “Faith-Hope-Love “ To me there are three aspects of Hope in God Hope for myself Hope for others each of which are interconnected with Faith and Love and centered on God. There is much more I could probably ramble on about, but I …
“The Word” Day 15: Faith
FAITH “Belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion” “Belief in and trust in and loyalty to God” There are two aspects associated with faith, one being Religion, that which we profess and the deeper spiritual side our Personal faith. I don’t believe we can have one without the other, we need to know, abide, and believe in the tenants …