FAITH IN ACTION-THE BEST MEDICINE!
My 15 year old son Ben and I rode home tonight into one of the most inspiring sunsets. A rosy haze stretched out ahead, high across the sky, peeking out from behind the charcoal colored clouds. It was beautiful and serene and just as heaven should be.
This evening Ben went to a food group, I went to a 12 step meeting. It seems we are both bent on becoming the best version of ourselves, whether we like it or not.
That's how I look at it. Opportunities for change...Lessons for life...Every hurdle just happens to be a skip and a jump away from personal freedom. The kind of freedom that comes when our insides have been cleansed and our outsides reflect the light that is illuminating our souls.
On Mondays Ben dines with other young people struggling with food issues. He brings a meal of his choice, containing the carbs, protein, fat and other nutrients his nutritionist has called for. Today he had to bring extra bread to share...Next week it will be crackers. As I drive home, Ben shakes his head-wondering out loud about the wisdom of the menu.
But I can tell he's enjoyed himself...His mood is light and laughter fills the car during a surprise phone conversation with a friend-who's embarrassed about calling him skinny today in school. A friend who has just learned about Ben's condition.
As he hung up the phone, Ben's face beamed with appreciation at this young man's sincere apology and concern. I was impressed. A sensitive high school boy saying I'm sorry and I care. It doesn't get much better than that.
None of this is trivial...In fact, it is poignantly powerful...People reaching out to people-in their time of need...Taking the time to show they care...Telling them how valuable they really are. Healing them with Love.
Praying for people is one thing...Putting your prayers into action...Opening your mouth...Moving your helping hands ...That's what God is talking about. Looking around and seeing who is needing you...and who you need to help--even when you don't want to.
Faith in action. It's the best medicine there is!
This evening Ben went to a food group, I went to a 12 step meeting. It seems we are both bent on becoming the best version of ourselves, whether we like it or not.
That's how I look at it. Opportunities for change...Lessons for life...Every hurdle just happens to be a skip and a jump away from personal freedom. The kind of freedom that comes when our insides have been cleansed and our outsides reflect the light that is illuminating our souls.
On Mondays Ben dines with other young people struggling with food issues. He brings a meal of his choice, containing the carbs, protein, fat and other nutrients his nutritionist has called for. Today he had to bring extra bread to share...Next week it will be crackers. As I drive home, Ben shakes his head-wondering out loud about the wisdom of the menu.
But I can tell he's enjoyed himself...His mood is light and laughter fills the car during a surprise phone conversation with a friend-who's embarrassed about calling him skinny today in school. A friend who has just learned about Ben's condition.
As he hung up the phone, Ben's face beamed with appreciation at this young man's sincere apology and concern. I was impressed. A sensitive high school boy saying I'm sorry and I care. It doesn't get much better than that.
None of this is trivial...In fact, it is poignantly powerful...People reaching out to people-in their time of need...Taking the time to show they care...Telling them how valuable they really are. Healing them with Love.
Praying for people is one thing...Putting your prayers into action...Opening your mouth...Moving your helping hands ...That's what God is talking about. Looking around and seeing who is needing you...and who you need to help--even when you don't want to.
Faith in action. It's the best medicine there is!
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