Kingdom Dream Keepers
After supper tonight, I crashed! I usually do not come home from work tried, but today from having an all day staff retreat, the release from having a paper to write, and being free for the next seven weeks, I fell asleep. It was good for my soul!
I sent my last paper off yesterday to my professor. I am posting a few thoughts from my paper titled, Ethical Issues Concerning Privacy in Care Homes. One is a quote, and the other is a short thought from a book I am currently reading.
I enjoy comments!
"God calls his people to be keepers of the kingdom," as Albert Haase writes in his book, “Living the Lord’s Prayer.” To be a keeper of the kingdom, we need to be people who keep the dream of God alive even when memories are slipping into hidden places of the mind.
As a minister of the Gospel it is my call/ministry to remind those to whom I minister, about the love God. Kingdom keepers pray the kingdom of God to come, into places like care homes, and as they enter they are to plant seeds of peace, love, and justice.
God’s people are called to be constantly aware of his love, loving others no matter what situation they are in or lifestyle they choose, and they are to be totally surrendered to the present, walking in peace and love.
These are characteristics of kingdom dream keepers. One more thing...I really like the thought of being a kingdom dream keeper! I need to write more on this topic.
Pax Robin
I sent my last paper off yesterday to my professor. I am posting a few thoughts from my paper titled, Ethical Issues Concerning Privacy in Care Homes. One is a quote, and the other is a short thought from a book I am currently reading.
I enjoy comments!
“Our society must make it right and possible
for old people not to fear the young or be deserted by them,
for the test of civilization is the way that it cares for its helpless members.”
for old people not to fear the young or be deserted by them,
for the test of civilization is the way that it cares for its helpless members.”
Pearl Buck, My Several Worlds
"God calls his people to be keepers of the kingdom," as Albert Haase writes in his book, “Living the Lord’s Prayer.” To be a keeper of the kingdom, we need to be people who keep the dream of God alive even when memories are slipping into hidden places of the mind.
As a minister of the Gospel it is my call/ministry to remind those to whom I minister, about the love God. Kingdom keepers pray the kingdom of God to come, into places like care homes, and as they enter they are to plant seeds of peace, love, and justice.
God’s people are called to be constantly aware of his love, loving others no matter what situation they are in or lifestyle they choose, and they are to be totally surrendered to the present, walking in peace and love.
These are characteristics of kingdom dream keepers. One more thing...I really like the thought of being a kingdom dream keeper! I need to write more on this topic.
Pax Robin
Comments
I agree with that. The older people are the ones who have passed society and civilization on to us. They deserve our honor and care.
I speak in a care home every month. As I look at some of the aged, withered bodies I think, "Fifty years ago this man/woman was a husband/wife, father/mother. They were young, attractive, active, employed, and the keeper of society. I am here because they were." That keeps things in perspective for me. Good post.
wb
What are Old People Good For? How Elders will Save the World.
There are some amazing stories to think about deeply.
Like wrinkles...
When I was an Orthopedic Nurse, I always took the time to talk to elderly patients because I knew that they hungered for companionship, for friendship. What a difference when we honor them, give them the respect that they need. Even the not so loving ones, we can penetrate their hearts with the love that comes from Christ. Like what He wants, always pay back evil with good.
God bless you and may you have restful days to come. Blessings.
Monica
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Rest ye gentle Robin and arise refreshed
May your wings take you to the glorious heights of His presence
May His Spirit brush the feathers of your heart
and give you gifts to make His dreams come true!
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