i came across a picture a friend of mine took a few weeks ago at the wide open concert.
it occurred to me how rich i am. not like $ rich, but love rich.
i've never had a ton of stuff or money, but i've always had a roof over my head, food on the table, and people to love me--even when i was unlovable. that's a lot.
has it ever crossed your mind how blessed we are?
don't get me wrong, i've faced great pain. i've struggled with depression for 10 of 30 years, lost love ones, faced seemingly insurmountable pain...
but still, i can't help but remember all the goodness that's surrounded me also.
what have i done to deserve the love i've been given in these 30-years of life?
there is so much pain happening in the world around me,
and none more sharp than the loneliness felt by so many.
i can't ever repay this love i've been given.
but today as i soak in this beautiful day i'm asking God to inspire me.
God, give me an unshakably grateful heart, and help me to give my life away to those who need love. Your love endures forever, but it is so rarely 'felt'. Please help me to share Your love in such a way that those i encounter can truly experience healing love.
Thank You for loving me.
2 comments:
For many, wealth is relative. To some it will always be about increasing our tangible "haves." But what a gift to our hearts when we learn that the riches of love far exceed the riches of things. Even better still is knowing that it doesn't take much to fill our war chest to overflowing. The act of loving is actually very simple.
It is always a good day when, while swimming through the darkness of our trials, love manages to creep in through the cracks of our weakened and compromised armor and bring some much needed light to the situation. And from what I can see, it's so bright you ought 'ta wear some shades.
wow. wonderful word patty. you've got a really beautiful way of putting things
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