All tagged outrageous generosity
Slipping out of my professional armour, I pull on my comfortable yoga pants, loosely layered, soft tops and a puffy black coat that some poor duck gave it’s feathers for. Slipping my feet into the neon running shoes, I head out into the blackness to wash my soul of the mind numbing busyness that I so easily slip into. There is just something about frigid temperatures; clear black nights; and crunchy ground that clears my soul.
Matthew 7:12
My view from "The Chair" this morning - Matthew 7:12. Easy words to read. Not always easy words to live by. I always want mercy, grace, love, and generosity extended to me, especially in times of need. However, I hate to admit it, but more often than I would like to admit to, I find myself wanting to judge; be upset; or even stingy when looking at others and the situations they find themselves in. This morning I am asking the Lord to help this verse be my first filter when looking at situations or people. These beautiful, hand knit socks were an unexpected gift of hope
1 John 3:17
The view from "My Chair" this morning - 1 John 3:17. Recently, I have been realizing in many new ways that I am merely a steward of all the resources that He has entrusted to me. EVERYTHING from the gift of my health, job, home, vehicles, and all the "stuff" that I think I "need" belong to Him. I continue to discover how much more happy and fulfilling my life is when I live generously with open hands. When you stand next to a hole in the ground and watch the casket of someone that you love being lowered;