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It’s hard to imagine how light and free and healthy we’d be if we weren’t carrying around any wrongs. I guess the best way to start finding out is to start emptying our pockets.
“Release and set free, and you will be released and set free.” Luke 6:37
“There is a hard law. When an injury is done to us, we never recover until we forgive.” Alan Paton
We’re all a little tired and thirsty on the inside. Maybe rest and refreshment lie in looking for chances to give each other rest and refreshment.
“If I can make a burden less, . . . Lord, show me how.” Grenville Kleiser
“You have given his soul rest and refreshment.” 2 Corinthians 7:13
When you get to know somebody who lives outside his comfort zone for the good of others, it makes your own comfort zone feel small and stuffy (which is a very good thing).
comfort zone: a place where you feel secure and comfortable and in control
“My heart is open wide to welcome and embrace you.” 2 Corinthians 6:11
Negative comments about people have a sad staying power. You usually remember them long after you’ve forgotten a lot of worthwhile things.
“[S]lander, whose edge is sharper than the sword. . . .” William Shakespeare
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue. . . .” Proverbs 18:21
The more you complain (even when you don’t say a word), the more things you’ll see to complain about. The very good news is that saying thank-you works the same way.
“Thou hast given so much to me; give one thing more -- a grateful heart. . . .” George Herbert
“(Today) I will give abundant thanks to the Lord. . . .” Psalm 109:30 (parenthetical added)
Scientists say that there is one star for every cell in every person on earth (and we each have about fifty trillion). Whoever made all those cells and stars has to be great. If He is also good, it would be silly to waste today worrying.
“And He said to them, ‘Why are you afraid?’” Matthew 8:26
Father, I get scared and worried whenever I forget that You are great and good. Please surprise me today with reminders.
