The_Deep_Thinker

Thursday, June 07, 2007

Actions

many times, you never really know how your own actions & words can affect another until you somehow discover it in retrospect...

- you never know how three little words (i love you) can mean the world to someone who might not even hear those words much in their lifetime
- you never know how much a simple warm hug communicates that you care, that you support, that you love, that you cherish the time spent together with that person
- you never know how much a simple sacrifice of less sleep one night can mean light at the end of a dark tunnel for another, a glimmer of hope that someone cares for them
- you never know how much it means to listen to a few hrs of ranting so that someone feels important, feels like their life is worth smthg, feels listened to, feels comforted
- you never know how much it means to someone to ask about their day so that they know you do have a vested interest in their life
- you never know how much treating someone out for a meal can show that person that you respect them, that you love them, that you honour them
- you never know how much sitting 5 minutes in silence can mean to a person that is lost, unsure, hurt, or crying
- you never know that willingly initiating to set the table, clean up the table, & wash the dishes shows that you aren't spoiled, that you appreciate a home-cooked meal, that you want to share in people's responsibilities
- you never know how much small simple acts of kindness without ever asking for anything in return communicates a heart that's infused with God's love and gentleness
- you never know how powerful and inspiring it is to speak the words of God to others who are weary, downcast, worried, hurt, angered, alone, stressed, persevering... indeed, the word of God is living and active, sharper than any double-edged sword; it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints & marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart"
- you never know how it can change an offender to see you acceping the wrongdoings done against you, forgiving the offender, and loving the offender
- you never know how much it means to another person to know that people are praying for them because the Lord Almighty is fighting for them
- you never know if people can see Christ in you if you are unwilling to be transparent, to admit your faults, to be genuine, to actively change the worst parts of your character, to show your raw emotion even when its embarrassing, and to ask for help

is God bursting forth with every action I take, with every word I speak? Can people see the love of Jesus in my soul? Do people know that my faith in Jesus Christ affects every single thing i do in this life? Do people know that I am ultimately accountable to God?

1 Thessalonians 5: 23-24 says...
" 23May God himself, the God of peace, sanctify you through and through. May your whole spirit, soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 24The one who calls you is faithful and he will do it. "

~ Amen.

posted by ~*~VaNeSsA~*~ -- 6:17 p.m.

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