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Peace

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Today for the Spiritual Sunday post, I am posting one of the Real Simple email thoughts that arrived today in my in-box. I believe, this thought by Mother Teresa was appropriate for this weekend. “If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.”―Mother Teresa Now that Christmas is over we need to remember we need each other and one more thought that arrived this week: "Appreciate again and again, freshly and naively, the basic goods of life, with awe, pleasure, wonder and even ecstasy, however stale these experiences may have become to others."- Abraham Maslow Be sure to check out the inspirational writings at Spiritual Sundays . Thanks to Ginger and Charlotte for hosting this site and encouraging us today to seek the Lord. With love and peace, Robin

Learning to Love Self

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Since the middle of September, I have been focused on: What does it means to really love God, myself, and others. In Mark 12:29-30 , when asked what are the great commandments Jesus states it is to love God and others as yourself. Okay, this sounds great and easy, but to actually walk it out in daily life can be a daunting task. I asked God to take me through this life long journey of learning to truly love Him with all of myself, and to love others deeply, as He is teaching me to love myself. So...What does it mean to love self well? I have been hanging out in the letter of 1 John for the last 19 days, with the desire that God will reveal to my heart what needs to be transformed and acknowledged, concerning the way of love. In 1 John 3:16-24 John is clear on a few points of what love is. As far as he is concerned, it all points to Christ sacrifice of his life for us and that we too need to live with the same attitude towards others. In verses 18-20, John writes that by practicin

Control

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Yesterday I was browsing through health websites when I found myself on the Canadian Johnson and Johnson web page. They were asking a question which I found intriguing so I answered it. Following is the question and my response: How do you keep from blowing your top and damaging relationships? I believe through daily spiritual rhythms and practices I have set the foundation and safe guard towards not blowing my top and leaving behind me damaged relationships. The first step, is to take time to be alone with God, asking him to guide and direct me through out the day. My love relationship with him is vital in maintaining my cool in the heat of conflict. Knowing how much he loves me makes a difference in how I respond to others. Second, is to let the Bible (his word), change my heart by not demanding my own way, but taking time to listen well, hold my tongue, and stop anger immediately through praying breathe prayers. Not blowing my top and keeping control of my tongue, is a step towa