Wednesday’s Thoughts
Easter has happened, we have heard the story again, and sung the songs. But has the joy of the resurrection penetrated our very beings? Do we look at life any differently? Looking at the various areas of our lives, do we find joy overflowing?
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Our church: Are we thankful for the leadership and the people, and all that we do? Do we offer our part, and if we do, do we do it out of joy or resentful obligation?
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The people in our lives:
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Our parents: Do we love, honor and obey them? If they need care, do we do it out of love and joy and gratitude, or out of obligation?
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Our spouses: Do we truly cherish the one whom we have chosen to walk this life journey beside? Or has life caused us to see them as another obligation, or even a burden? Has the joy gone out of the relationship?
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Our children: Parenting can be overwhelming at times, keeping us from appreciating the beauty of the child before us. When our children are grown, sometimes we are more critical of them than appreciative of who they are. Do we see our children as gifts from God?
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Others: Do we see the people in our lives as gifts, given by God, or are we judgmental and unforgiving of the people that they are?
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Our self: Do we truly see our self as a child of God, fully human and fully alive?
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Life itself: How do we look at life in general, with its ups and downs? Are we joyous with each new day, or do we drag ourselves through the days and months?
Once again, I would appreciate your thoughts. Carolquinn@fcfumc.net
