Yesterday I finally approached the mountain of laundry that seemed too tall to tackle. Taking a few days off from that chore always leaves me with the thought, “I will never do that again.” As I grumbled to myself while throwing towels into the washer, I remembered what I had read the night before…In all circumstances give thanks, for this is the will of God for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thes. 5:18. Suddenly I realized that I had no right to be grumbling. How could I complain about having such an abundance of clothing? My family and I are so blessed. My attitude changed and all of a sudden I was enjoying the work before me. Each towel I threw into the washer reminded me of all I have...and of those who are without. I offered my day for those who don't have enough clothes to wear.
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- “Oh, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person; having neither to weigh thoughts nor measure words, but pour them all out, as they are, chaff and grain together, knowing that a faithful hand will take and sift them, keep what is worth keeping, and then, with the breath of kindness, blow the rest away.” Dinah Mulock Craik
Practicing the Presence of God
- He is always near you and with you. Do not leave Him by Himself. You would think it uncivil to leave a friend by himself who was visiting you. Why abandon God and leave Him by Himself? ~Brother Lawrence
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- "How can there be too many children? That is like saying there are too many flowers." Mother Teresa
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- Thoughtfulness is the beginning of great sanctity. If you learn this art of being thoughtful, you will become more and more Christlike, for His heart was meek and always thought of others.
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November 25, 2006
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- Then, without realizing it, you try to improve yourself at the start of each new day; of course, you achieve quite a lot in the course of time. Anyone can do this, it costs nothing and is certainly very helpful. Whoever doesn't know it must learn and find by experience that a quiet conscience makes one strong. ~Anne Frank
So beautiful, Donna, and so true. Our abundance can be the very thing to cause us to grumble and lose sight of our blessings.
I'm doing towels today, too. With joy. :-)
Posted by: Karen E. | November 27, 2006 at 02:44 PM