Having just finished reading Robert Conklin's Be Whole--escape from sickness, setbacks, despair to wholeness, success, love--I am eager to share some of the phrases from the book. These particular words give me reason to pause and ponder. Maybe, they will you, too?
*self-serving blame triggers grudges and separation
*negative attitudes are rooted in fear, doubt, hate
*we fear that which we do not understand
*fear obstructs love
*to lack forgiveness is to give another power to inflict pain
*the body is a meeting place for two wills: God's and mine
*positive attitudes are rooted in faith, hope, love
*love unconditionally--be tolerant, compassionate, kind
*be one in whose presence others become better
*humility is not false modesty but rather the realization of the importance of others
*be miracle-minded
*when we give ourselves away, we find ourselves
*surrender and connect
Psalm 51 is a psalm of repentance written by David after adultery with Bathsheba. we are all sinners; it is our nature. David laments in verses 4 - 7, Against you, you only, have I sinned . . . surely I was sinful at birth. . . surely you desire truth in the inner parts . . . wash me, and I will be whiter than snow . . .
It is only when we give ourselves (surrender) to God do we fully understand ourselves. And, if you're like me--it is an on-going process.
Let me leave you this week with Psalm 37: 3, 4 -- Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Delight yourself in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart.
May you have the desires of your heart this week as you give thanks always for the grace of God.
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