God's Requirements

Do I act justly?

• Using fairness, equality, compassion in my treatment of others
• Resist the temptation to judge another without all the facts

Do I love tenderly?

• Reaching out to others in compassion, nurture, allowing them to see God through me
• Touching with His touch, ever gentle and loving

Do I walk humbly?

• No boasting or bragging about my service or discipleship
• Giving God the credit for all that I accomplish with others the focus of my concern
• Praising Him for the goodness I'm allowed to share

Of all these things we are asked to do, my great difficulty is the last -- humility.  Often I get carried away in conversation and begin to speak more about what I've done than about what God has done.  Even if He has done it through me, it isn't mine to boast.  I'm committed after reading these humbling words from Micah to work hard to change this part of my character.

What are you willing to commit to in the coming days?

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Absent Awhile

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient,

bearing with one another in love.

Ephesians 4:2 (NIV)

Dear Blog Friends,

We find ourselves travelling once again to assist our family with caregiving needs.  This will be our longest trip yet, and I'll miss being here with you.  

I have written ahead for some days, and reposted pieces on others.  We're not really sure what day we travel home, but it will be after May 1st for sure.

We carry this verse from Ephesians with us so we can not forget that decisions in this situation are not ours.  Our role is merely one of providing respite for the caregiver, and care for my husband's brother.  Decisions about his care and their situation are solely his wife's.  It is hard not to interject your own thoughts, feelings and opinions.  And I would ask for your prayers for us in this area.  

Our desire is to be humble and gentle, patient, and loving while with them.  It is not an easy task, especially for my husband whose brother is slipping away mentally and physically.

Thanks for being such good friends -- see you soon!

  

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