Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you.
Yesterday was the Veedersburg Mental Health Day at the library. Approximately 10 booths were set up to bring awareness, raise money for the cause, and to offer cleaner/healthier choices. Such as my reading for a different focus, face painting to showcase humor and fun instead of dark and despair, and all-natural food products to help from the inside out.
This year, two local mayors shared a speech to express their interest in mental awareness and the impact they can have in giving this issue a voice. There was a third person in the speech who explained her involvement began when her son, who was very much into helping others, succumbed to his own demons. As part of her speech, she spoke of her coping mechanisms for the loss of her son, which included crocheting. Different pieces, but butterflies with scriptures in baggies, especially. I have found them in the post office before when I was working and thought what a great idea. I did a video yesterday on how she had given one of those butterflies to a Walmart Pick Shopper and made their day. Gave them a ray of sunshine. That Pick Shopper…that was my daughter, who had told me when it happened.
Now, my point of today’s post is not to rehash the video, but to put pieces into place on how God works. 1. The Library decided that an event of this caliber needed to happen and organized it. 2. My friend was at a separate library event and asked if they had room for me, in an effort to help me be seen to sell my books. 3. My friend notifies me, and I coordinate with the library as a go. 4. My daughter, who is and has fought her own demons, was having a rough day. 5. A stranger, knowing the telltale signs of struggle bus, decides to make an effort to reach out and let a total stranger know that they are wanted here, simply by giving them a butterfly. 6. That very stranger gives a speech, including that situation in front of the mother of the stranger she saw … not knowing. 7. Hugs and gratitude were given. Full circle of God’s love displayed.
Any parent worries about their kids when they cannot protect them. This world has nothing but disdain for our well-being. Consistently giving numbing agents (video games, drugs, alcohol, etc.) to mask the problem. The casting of hypocritical clouds over the church and of God so they will not reach for the One who can truly help. Placing the blame solely on the person and creating a world that they are not worthy of love. Creating scenarios to reinforce that persona. Conflict after conflict within the mind … holding a person down in this hole. BUT… and it is a good one … But a simple act of kindness can change the world. For this stranger is/was the passing out of handmade butterflies and scriptures. For me, it is random hugs. For you, it could be a kind word, or the purchase of a meal, or as simple as a thank you … for nothing … just a thank you.
The church, as a building, has done quite a bit of damage to the world's faith. Deeming that you must dress or be a certain way to enter. You have to have your act together before you dare enter. That is not the church of Jesus; that is the church of the Pharisees. The true church, the people, those who truly love and follow Christ … we love unconditionally as best that we can, as Christ loves us. We speak truth … in love. We share Him … in love. The true church … puts His love first … our/your demons under our feet.
We are all cogs in His plan to save the world. We are all sinners and fall short. We all have the choice to make freely to choose Him and His way or our way. Today, as we honor Him, in His house (wherever that might be), give thanks for His sacrifice and the blessings that he has given freely.
Be blessed.
** 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39 And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers,[a] you did it to me.’ –Matthew 25:35-40
Yesterday was the Veedersburg Mental Health Day at the library. Approximately 10 booths were set up to bring awareness, raise money for the cause, and to offer cleaner/healthier choices. Such as my reading for a different focus, face painting to showcase humor and fun instead of dark and despair, and all-natural food products to help from the inside out.
This year, two local mayors shared a speech to express their interest in mental awareness and the impact they can have in giving this issue a voice. There was a third person in the speech who explained her involvement began when her son, who was very much into helping others, succumbed to his own demons. As part of her speech, she spoke of her coping mechanisms for the loss of her son, which included crocheting. Different pieces, but butterflies with scriptures in baggies, especially. I have found them in the post office before when I was working and thought what a great idea. I did a video yesterday on how she had given one of those butterflies to a Walmart Pick Shopper and made their day. Gave them a ray of sunshine. That Pick Shopper…that was my daughter, who had told me when it happened.
Now, my point of today’s post is not to rehash the video, but to put pieces into place on how God works. 1. The Library decided that an event of this caliber needed to happen and organized it. 2. My friend was at a separate library event and asked if they had room for me, in an effort to help me be seen to sell my books. 3. My friend notifies me, and I coordinate with the library as a go. 4. My daughter, who is and has fought her own demons, was having a rough day. 5. A stranger, knowing the telltale signs of struggle bus, decides to make an effort to reach out and let a total stranger know that they are wanted here, simply by giving them a butterfly. 6. That very stranger gives a speech, including that situation in front of the mother of the stranger she saw … not knowing. 7. Hugs and gratitude were given. Full circle of God’s love displayed.
Any parent worries about their kids when they cannot protect them. This world has nothing but disdain for our well-being. Consistently giving numbing agents (video games, drugs, alcohol, etc.) to mask the problem. The casting of hypocritical clouds over the church and of God so they will not reach for the One who can truly help. Placing the blame solely on the person and creating a world that they are not worthy of love. Creating scenarios to reinforce that persona. Conflict after conflict within the mind … holding a person down in this hole. BUT… and it is a good one … But a simple act of kindness can change the world. For this stranger is/was the passing out of handmade butterflies and scriptures. For me, it is random hugs. For you, it could be a kind word, or the purchase of a meal, or as simple as a thank you … for nothing … just a thank you.
The church, as a building, has done quite a bit of damage to the world's faith. Deeming that you must dress or be a certain way to enter. You have to have your act together before you dare enter. That is not the church of Jesus; that is the church of the Pharisees. The true church, the people, those who truly love and follow Christ … we love unconditionally as best that we can, as Christ loves us. We speak truth … in love. We share Him … in love. The true church … puts His love first … our/your demons under our feet.
We are all cogs in His plan to save the world. We are all sinners and fall short. We all have the choice to make freely to choose Him and His way or our way. Today, as we honor Him, in His house (wherever that might be), give thanks for His sacrifice and the blessings that he has given freely.
Be blessed.
** 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39 And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers,[a] you did it to me.’ –Matthew 25:35-40
Good morning to everyone. Grace and Peace be with you.
Yesterday was the Veedersburg Mental Health Day at the library. Approximately 10 booths were set up to bring awareness, raise money for the cause, and to offer cleaner/healthier choices. Such as my reading for a different focus, face painting to showcase humor and fun instead of dark and despair, and all-natural food products to help from the inside out.
This year, two local mayors shared a speech to express their interest in mental awareness and the impact they can have in giving this issue a voice. There was a third person in the speech who explained her involvement began when her son, who was very much into helping others, succumbed to his own demons. As part of her speech, she spoke of her coping mechanisms for the loss of her son, which included crocheting. Different pieces, but butterflies with scriptures in baggies, especially. I have found them in the post office before when I was working and thought what a great idea. I did a video yesterday on how she had given one of those butterflies to a Walmart Pick Shopper and made their day. Gave them a ray of sunshine. That Pick Shopper…that was my daughter, who had told me when it happened.
Now, my point of today’s post is not to rehash the video, but to put pieces into place on how God works. 1. The Library decided that an event of this caliber needed to happen and organized it. 2. My friend was at a separate library event and asked if they had room for me, in an effort to help me be seen to sell my books. 3. My friend notifies me, and I coordinate with the library as a go. 4. My daughter, who is and has fought her own demons, was having a rough day. 5. A stranger, knowing the telltale signs of struggle bus, decides to make an effort to reach out and let a total stranger know that they are wanted here, simply by giving them a butterfly. 6. That very stranger gives a speech, including that situation in front of the mother of the stranger she saw … not knowing. 7. Hugs and gratitude were given. Full circle of God’s love displayed.
Any parent worries about their kids when they cannot protect them. This world has nothing but disdain for our well-being. Consistently giving numbing agents (video games, drugs, alcohol, etc.) to mask the problem. The casting of hypocritical clouds over the church and of God so they will not reach for the One who can truly help. Placing the blame solely on the person and creating a world that they are not worthy of love. Creating scenarios to reinforce that persona. Conflict after conflict within the mind … holding a person down in this hole. BUT… and it is a good one … But a simple act of kindness can change the world. For this stranger is/was the passing out of handmade butterflies and scriptures. For me, it is random hugs. For you, it could be a kind word, or the purchase of a meal, or as simple as a thank you … for nothing … just a thank you.
The church, as a building, has done quite a bit of damage to the world's faith. Deeming that you must dress or be a certain way to enter. You have to have your act together before you dare enter. That is not the church of Jesus; that is the church of the Pharisees. The true church, the people, those who truly love and follow Christ … we love unconditionally as best that we can, as Christ loves us. We speak truth … in love. We share Him … in love. The true church … puts His love first … our/your demons under our feet.
We are all cogs in His plan to save the world. We are all sinners and fall short. We all have the choice to make freely to choose Him and His way or our way. Today, as we honor Him, in His house (wherever that might be), give thanks for His sacrifice and the blessings that he has given freely.
Be blessed.
** 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39 And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers,[a] you did it to me.’ –Matthew 25:35-40
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