Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32
Giving others my strength when they need it has never been a problem for me-I will give all of my strength to those in need. I will give everything I have to give. I want to help those that hurt feel better. I know how bad it feels to hurt and I want to fix that so it stops for them- the pain is unbearable! It makes me feel better… helping others and giving; helps me gain more strength. Loving, giving and being kind comes easy for me it is who I am at my core.
Forgiving others comes easy to some and I am fostering the habits of those and learning new ways. Experiencing love, grace and mercy and extending that to all that you encounter is true forgiveness. I am not a forgiver in my past- not going forward. I am free of it all- I have given it all to God. I have forgiven all! I can only do what God allows me to do and I put all my faith in his purpose and walk with Him. I can no longer carry hate and ill will for others.. I wish for them nothing but love, happiness and all the joy!! All the JOY!!
Keep on loving one another as brothers and sisters. Hebrews 13:1 Let brotherly love continue.
Allowing myself to surrender all of the hate I held opens new paths for me.. it gives me the chance to meet and love people that God directly puts in my path. I have in the past looked over or discarded people because of prejudices or misconceptions. I am trying to live my life the way God commands and this will allow me to enjoy the love that I have thrown away for so long. I need love and I strongly want to be able to give that love back; putting faith in Gods selection. HIs selection for me has already shown me paths to victory and I want to be able to show others the way.
How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity! Psalm 133:1
I am blessed with a family that loves me unconditionally. That loves me harder when I need it- That gives me time when I need time. That grants me grace when I am wrong. That shows me mercy when I am in pain and act out. My family reciprocates Gods love- we love, share and care deeply. Blessings come to us as a family and we are able to handle them just as we are able to handle the storms as they roll in and out. The Rankin family stands as a whole unit; strong in faith and unity. I believe in my family as they believe in me and I cannot tell you how comforting that feeling is- I would not be who I am without my family. I am extremely comforted at Gods choices for me in who he chose for me to be close to in heart and soul.
Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10
We must remember to love one another and treat others the way that you would want to be treated- I will say this again. It does not matter how someone treats you – it matter how you treat them. No matter what someone does to you it matters what you do to them. God says to show mercy. He says to give grace. Treat that stranger with honor and give them the grace that you would expect to be given… treat them well. Show them that they are worth it. You were put in their path for a reason- fulfill it and let them know that they are loved. You are the one that can make a difference; lets start a revolution. We are the ones who can make the change… today is a great day for that CHANGE!
Be Blessed. I love you all XOXO
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