John 15:17 is my new most favorite verse. The prodigal son comes to himself and realizes that his father’s servants have more than enough bread. Enough has a ton of amazing meanings throughout the Bible – fun, great relationships, abundance, don’t even want any more you’re so full, content, and a bunch of other stuff like wealthy, lots of stuff, and more. So, is Jesus really enough? I guess so, Jesus teaches He is in the prodigal parable and the son isn’t just given servanthood which would have been enough, he got sonship back, which is way enough. I’m single and an empty nester. As a matter of fact I have likely just finished the last summer of having her live here. That hit me just yesterday. Sometimes it feels like it’s not enough. It felt that way earlier today, then I figured out that the Bible definitely says that our Father is enough, has enough. It was amazing to read all of the definitions and see that they covered all areas of life. So I’m back to having rest and joy in my Daddy’s arms and I’m excited about what’s next because it has to be good. I just have to “come to my senses”.
August 11, 2008
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There is tremendous happiness in making others happy, despite our own situations.
Shared grief is half the sorrow, but happiness when shared, is doubled.
If you want to feel rich, just count all the things you have that money can’t buy.
‘Today is a gift, that is why it is called “The Present”.’
Comment by MKSOL — August 11, 2008 @ 4:46 am |
Your comment concerns me…maybe it’s the word despite, maybe it’s because I hear head, but not heart, or maybe a hurt heart. I agree with loving people, but I don’t always need to make them happy. That’s been a long journey for me because I’ve been one to get my value from others instead of resting in who God made me to be, knowing that He’s enough, and dong what He tells me to which touches way more hearts than me trying to make them happy. If I’m wrong – I’m okay with that. I want my sisters to be everything we can be so I’m taking a chance.
Comment by wwpamelaannwood — August 15, 2008 @ 3:19 am |