Moving Forward
The desire to be a better person, to grow in love, compassion and forgiveness is the Word within urging us to grow into the likeness of God for which we have been created. When we actually engage in forgiveness, compassion and love, it is the Christ consciousness breaking through our lives.
— from Wake Up to God's Word
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This is a great quote. It is undeniable that our human hearts yearn to be happy and good. For me, I am always trying to learn and better myself, I want to be the best "me" that I can be. I think most people are like that. If they are not, then they used to be, they just need to be reminded of the good in the world. Humans have that desire and it doesn't just come from nowhere, it comes from God. I challenge anyone to truly trust in God's plan and allow yourself to receive the love of God, it will change your life. Do not forget that you are not alone. Do not forget that God is with you and that you are special and have a purpose.
Showing posts with label forgiveness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label forgiveness. Show all posts
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
April 26, 2012
Flattery Gets You Nowhere
You must never flatter yourself for whatever good you might notice in yourself, because everything good comes to you from God, and you need to give the honor and glory to him.
— from Padre Pio's Spiritual Direction for Every Day
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I have been is a foggy haze since Monday. I had the busiest 4-day travel weekend and I am still getting over it, on Thursday. I have not done any of the things that nurture my creativity and spirituality, besides quickly reading these quotes I get in my email daily. I have not done my Artist Way work, have not read the bible, didn't go to mass on Sunday (I went to Disney instead) and I missed my RCIA and choir last night because I had some sort of 24 hour bug. Woe is me. I know there are no excuses for slacking of, I am a slacker sometimes. This quote, for once, is not totally applicable to me right now, because I am not about to flatter myself in any way. I know I have let down God this week. He forgives though. I just need to step up my game and get back on the horse. It is tough to go from having 4 amazing days of love and fun, and then come home to the grind. I am starting up a bible/book study group with a couple of my mom friends, the book we chose is about catholic motherhood and I am hoping I get some insights into turning my personal growth into family growth. One good thing is that I have been praying more with Serena. Yesterday when she woke up she said "say prayer to Jesus!", and we did. She loves it. Small improvements...baby steps...pun intended.
You must never flatter yourself for whatever good you might notice in yourself, because everything good comes to you from God, and you need to give the honor and glory to him.
— from Padre Pio's Spiritual Direction for Every Day
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I have been is a foggy haze since Monday. I had the busiest 4-day travel weekend and I am still getting over it, on Thursday. I have not done any of the things that nurture my creativity and spirituality, besides quickly reading these quotes I get in my email daily. I have not done my Artist Way work, have not read the bible, didn't go to mass on Sunday (I went to Disney instead) and I missed my RCIA and choir last night because I had some sort of 24 hour bug. Woe is me. I know there are no excuses for slacking of, I am a slacker sometimes. This quote, for once, is not totally applicable to me right now, because I am not about to flatter myself in any way. I know I have let down God this week. He forgives though. I just need to step up my game and get back on the horse. It is tough to go from having 4 amazing days of love and fun, and then come home to the grind. I am starting up a bible/book study group with a couple of my mom friends, the book we chose is about catholic motherhood and I am hoping I get some insights into turning my personal growth into family growth. One good thing is that I have been praying more with Serena. Yesterday when she woke up she said "say prayer to Jesus!", and we did. She loves it. Small improvements...baby steps...pun intended.
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