Month: July 2017

“love your thoughts!”

Hi all…

My name is Jo, and I’ll be attending your Association as a guest next month (can’t wait!). I love Pam’s invitation to share ideas on the blog…..so I thought I’d just toss this out there for your consideration…

Here’s some background:

When I read the weekly Bible Lesson, I am always on the lookout for 2 things (in addition to whatever other inspiration may come):

*Some further definition or understanding of what God is – you know, in a daily, practical, tangible way

*What instruction is offered – there is always instruction – we must…, we should…etc

So….when I encountered this citation in the Responsive Reading last week, I recognized it right away as good direction.

“He hath showed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”     Micah 6: 8

The As I started to dig in a little, I realized that the 2nd one – Love Mercy – wasn’t coming so clearly to me. What does “love mercy” mean to you? How does it translate into everyday experience? I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Many thanks. See you in August!

Honor Thy Father

If I had obeyed you, Dad,

I would have practiced the violin
every day,
And learned patience;
and, now,
I’d be a virtuoso.

I would not have
stolen
and eaten
your hidden treats and snacks,
And learned unselfishness;
and, now,
I’d look no further than where my eyes fall–to a full heart,
always fulfilled.

I would have kept our living space
clean and clear,
Every day,
And seen through your eyes,
Appreciation,
And heard through your words,
Praise,
And felt through your expression,
good temper;
And, now,
I’d be free
from anger and hatred.

I would have listened to
and heeded
your stories and advice,
And learned from trust and wisdom,
Acceptance–
Love, free from judgment;
And, now,
I’d have advocacy and support
as my constant companions

I would have loved classical music,
and heard the music of the spheres,
And the silence,
As universal communication,
And, now,
I’d hold you,
In the sounds of the living.

I would have loved you,
and your manhood,
And learned the Golden Rule,
True relationship,
And, now,
I’d embrace and serve
all humanity.

~ Karen Joyce Lloyd