Good Afternoon, God! The scriptures tell us that You are Love . . . and that fills me with joy. The word also tells us that “we love because God first loved us.” You LOVE us . . . just…
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Forgiving ourselves for being afraid
Our Heart seems to be the pivot point in changing.
Tagged with: ashamed of fear, fear, forgiving, Love, open hearts
Posted in connecting, fears, Forgiving, hearing myself, LOVE, Maintenance, small hidden fears
Posted in connecting, fears, Forgiving, hearing myself, LOVE, Maintenance, small hidden fears
It’s the STORY, Stupid
So, God, You have given us the Best of Stories . . . one of forgiveness and redemption and love.
Tagged with: forgiveness, Love, Redemption, Story Power
Posted in Books, Forgiven!, growing toward up, Help me to see, hope, LOVE
Posted in Books, Forgiven!, growing toward up, Help me to see, hope, LOVE
Love in the Family — a Pattern for Nations?
I’m pretty sure, God, that Nations are like people. We have all bumbled and worse. How good it would be if Countries could hit the Reset Button and apologize — making amends as best we can — and truly work at living together in healthy relationships on this planet.
Tagged with: apologizing, families, Fathers, healthy relationships, husbands, Love, reset button
Posted in Anger, Apologies, appreciation, connecting, Families, Forgiving, LOVE
Posted in Anger, Apologies, appreciation, connecting, Families, Forgiving, LOVE
The Joys of Traveling
It puts me in mind of one of my favorite quotes (by Paul Watslawick) that the Primary Purpose of communication is to Confirm our Existence as Human Beings. It doesn’t take much — a nod, a smle, a glance, even. I think of that quote as an extension of Your Command, God, to “Love our Neighbor as we love Ourselves.”
Tagged with: appreciation, loving, new leaves, seeing, small adventures, travel
Posted in Adventures, appreciation, connecting, friends, LOVE, seeing
Posted in Adventures, appreciation, connecting, friends, LOVE, seeing
The Fragility of Humans — the Power of Love
But, God, it is very hard for us to accept the reality that You Love us! We just don’t believe it. Well, maybe in our Heads but not in our Heart or Gut.
Tagged with: damaged hearts, Fr. Boyle, grace, Love, Tattoos on the Heart, undeserved love
Posted in Compassion, Forgiven!, Good News!, LOVE
Posted in Compassion, Forgiven!, Good News!, LOVE
Blooming — or is it Unfolding?
You are still wanting to open up parts of me that have been closed off. You are not done with me. You are not done with any of us.
Tagged with: Blooming, Change, Homeostasis, Small Acts, trust, Unfolding
Posted in Changing, Choosing to respond, compassion to care for myself, connecting, decision making, LOVE
Posted in Changing, Choosing to respond, compassion to care for myself, connecting, decision making, LOVE
Loving my Inner Child
Ah, but as I write, God, I remember one important caveat. It is essential that I look at myself through Your Eyes of Love and Forgiveness! Looking back over my mistakes and missed opportunities I need Your Love and Compassion
Tagged with: Blood flow, Dr. Amen, forgiveness, health, hope, Love, SPECT images
Posted in accepting my need for help, asking for and accepting forgiveness, Forgiven!, healing, hope, LOVE, seeing
Posted in accepting my need for help, asking for and accepting forgiveness, Forgiven!, healing, hope, LOVE, seeing
A Moment with God 