I volunteer to drive elderly or disabled patients to doctor appointments. None of my clients are able to work, either because of a physical limitation or chronic pain. Many of them have a profoundly deep Christian faith. I have been humbled to spend time with them; I am always amazed by the joy that literally bubbles over; and it’s contagious! Useful or useless isn’t the issue, when you’ve been face to face with Christ, you can’t contain the glory!
Excellent reminder not to judge. Also goes with the Gospel for today - “Go and sell what you have and give it to the poor.” What (Who) we need is really Jesus.
And the beauty of art and music is necessary - so cheers to that!
Most of what you talk about was art. It might be a drawing, a note on a piano, or a song. When you take away art, whatever form, I believe your world will slowly decay.
Lots of great thoughts in here. When I'm tempted to lament the lack of space in our home, I am reminded of what a friend shared about a mission trip to Africa years ago. She told about families living in 10 by 12 foot mud and thatch huts. When I imagine that, I realize that I've got it pretty good. (Or, in the wintertime, when I think of homeless people, I am glad to have a house with a roof, 4 walls and heat.) Things like this really do help me put things into perspective.
Great topic. I find this is where the wisdom lies. To ask the question and to view it in context. When we go "This or that to find the truth"- the Truth tends to be in that murkey area of gray beyond black and white. Is it useful in the situation? to the person? What journey did it go on and can it be useful? Has it become useless? Why? The questions bring out more information.
I volunteer to drive elderly or disabled patients to doctor appointments. None of my clients are able to work, either because of a physical limitation or chronic pain. Many of them have a profoundly deep Christian faith. I have been humbled to spend time with them; I am always amazed by the joy that literally bubbles over; and it’s contagious! Useful or useless isn’t the issue, when you’ve been face to face with Christ, you can’t contain the glory!
Excellent reminder not to judge. Also goes with the Gospel for today - “Go and sell what you have and give it to the poor.” What (Who) we need is really Jesus.
And the beauty of art and music is necessary - so cheers to that!
Wonderful!
Most of what you talk about was art. It might be a drawing, a note on a piano, or a song. When you take away art, whatever form, I believe your world will slowly decay.
True!
Lots of great thoughts in here. When I'm tempted to lament the lack of space in our home, I am reminded of what a friend shared about a mission trip to Africa years ago. She told about families living in 10 by 12 foot mud and thatch huts. When I imagine that, I realize that I've got it pretty good. (Or, in the wintertime, when I think of homeless people, I am glad to have a house with a roof, 4 walls and heat.) Things like this really do help me put things into perspective.
Absolutely, many blessings
Great topic. I find this is where the wisdom lies. To ask the question and to view it in context. When we go "This or that to find the truth"- the Truth tends to be in that murkey area of gray beyond black and white. Is it useful in the situation? to the person? What journey did it go on and can it be useful? Has it become useless? Why? The questions bring out more information.
I agree, those questions are key.