Our weather station and bluebird house,
and two neighbors’ houses
stand between us and the Madison Range
to the east of us.
The color is a reflection of the sun
dropping below the Tobacco Root Range
to the west of us.
We cal it God’s nightly “Light Show.”
See ya tomorrow.
We are a divided country.
The words “they” and “them”
are heard more frequently today
than ever before in my 80 years of life.
What is causing this?
And what can we do about it?
Here is one man’s suggestion.
I think it is so true.
Right on!
It’s as true in China (where the Corona virus is rampant,
and citizens are bravely speaking out against
a government that acted slowly
on the knowledge of the virus),
as it is in the USA where
election rhetoric
is hateful and divisive.
So how do we begin to “fight for each other?”
From his prison cell in Rome, Paul wrote to the people of Colosse. He had visited there before his imprisonment. His letter to them in the book of Colossians was written to encourage them, just as we, the people of this divided world, need encouragement today.
Colossians 2: 1-3
“I want you to know how much I am struggling for you… and for all those who have not met me personally. My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart, and united in love, so they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.”Colossians 2:8
“See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of the world rather than on Christ.”
Colossians 3:12-14
“Therefore… clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive what ever grievances you may have against one another… And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
Yes, the Bible has words of wisdom, words of advise for ALL in times of trouble. We need only open its pages to find scripture that directs our paths toward the unity we all seek. In Colossians, Paul tells us to put on:
… and in so doing, we will find the peace of Christ living in our hearts.
We are members of one body.
We are ONE.
We need to know that without a doubt
and act accordingly.
Don’t let hateful rhetoric divide our oneness
into the “they-them” and “we-us” mentality!
We’re all in this together.
Let’s be whole!
Thanks for visiting JanBeek.
See ya tomorrow.
Lakota Haiku
Pray you learn to trust
Your heart and mind and senses.
Then you’ll find balance.
I pray your Sunday was a day of balance.
Balance between church and worship,
fellowship and football,
food and entertainment,
work and play.
Super Bowl
It was Super Bowl Sunday in the USA. The San Francisco 49’ers were my choice, but the Kansas City Chiefs played a fantastic game and won it fair and square. We had fun watching the game with friends and cheering each team for their good plays. It’s not about winning or losing for me… it’s about sportsmanship and skillful plays and watching good sports. It’s about sharing the day with friends – and serving them some of our favorite things.
I will end this day with that Lakota prayer at the top,
knowing God hears me and will indeed help me to
“walk in balance with the passing of each glorious sun.”
Thanks for dropping by JanBeek.
See ya tomorrow.
More on “What’s Important?“
Yesterday I posted “What’s Important?” and listed concerns that are most important to me. A year ago I might have answered that question far differently. God, Family, Friends… those will always remain high on my list of “What’s Important?”
But yesterday my #1 answer was Climate Change. I am among a growing number of people world-wide who is realizing how real and devastating this issue is.
As a result of my #1 concern being listed as a “tag” on my blog, I had the opportunity to become familiar with a new (to me) blog site: Climate Change Take Action Now. I thank them for leading me to their link: https://newsonclimatechange.com/
When I logged on there, I was delighted to find a link to DiCaprio’s inspirational speech to the United Nations on the climate change topic:
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Moving Speech on Climate Change
Click on that DiCaprio speech. You’ll be glad you did. It will make you want to join the growing movement to raise awareness of climate change – and see what you can do about it.
Be Informed
To learn more – from a National Geographic scientific perspective, click this link:
https://www.youtube.com/natgeo
We all need to do what we can to save our planet.
What are some ideas you have
to protect and preserve this earth
for future generations?
Our children and grandchildren
and generations to come
are counting on us!
Let’s be sure we don’t let them down.
See ya tomorrow.
So, what’s really important?
Ask yourself that question.
What are the items, ideas, concepts, people, activities that come to mind?
It’s a sobering question in today’s world, an important question to address, and your answer really should direct your thoughts, time, and actions.
What’s My Answer?
Your answer to that important question most likely will be very different from mine. That’s okay, because it is a crucial question – and it needs to be answered personally. Here are my thoughts:
Making a Difference
Even though my list starts out with global and national concerns, and I am committed to doing whatever I can, the place where I feel we can do the most good is on that one-on-one contact. If we look at those giant problems, we sometimes conclude they are too big for us to do anything about them, even though they may be “most important” to us.
So, bottom line, while I support “Pure Love Does” to educate children in third world countries, and I reach out with “Clean Water” donations and other monetary ways to support worthy causes, what’s most important to me is what I do day after day in tangible ways:
What’s Most Important to YOU?
Here’s another of mine:
Share your ideas with me!
Thanks for visiting JanBeek.
See ya tomorrow.
Hugs to You !!
Inspire to Love
Let the SonShine!
You inspire me to respond
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