Wonderful message to share when we think of GOD unconditional love
for us.
"Two Days We Should Not Worry"
There are two days in every week about which we should not worry,
two days which should be kept free from fear and apprehension. One
of these days is Yesterday with all its mistakes and cares, its
faults and blunders, its aches and pains.
Yesterday has passed forever beyond our control. All the money in
the world cannot bring back Yesterday. We cannot undo a single act
we performed; we cannot erase a single word we said. Yesterday is
gone forever. The other day we should not worry about is Tomorrow
with all its possible adversities, its burdens, its large promise
and its poor performance.
Tomorrow is also beyond our immediate control. Tomorrow's sun will
rise, either in splendor or behind a mask of clouds, but it will
rise. Until it does, we have no stake in Tomorrow, for it is yet to
be born.
This leaves only one day, Today. Any person can fight the battle of
just one day. It is when you and I add the burdens of those two
awful eternities Yesterday and Tomorrow that we break down. It is
not the experience of Today that drives a person mad, it is the
remorse or bitterness of something which happened Yesterday and the
dread of what Tomorrow may bring. Let us, therefore, Live but one
day at a time.
A ninety-one year old woman died after living a long dignified life.
When she met God she asked him something that had long bothered her.
If Man was created in God's image, and if all men are created
equal, why do people treat each other so badly?
God replied that each person who enters our life has a unique lesson
to teach us. And it is only through these lessons that we learn
about life, people, relationships and God. This confused the woman,
so God began to explain.
When someone lies to you it teaches you that things are not always
as they seem. The truth is often far beneath the surface. Look
beyond the masks people wear if you want to know their heart. And
remove your own masks to let people know yours.
When someone steals from you it teaches you that nothing is forever.
Always appreciate what you have, for you never know when you might
lose it. And never, ever take your friends and family for granted
because today is the only guarantee you have.
When someone inflicts an injury upon you it teaches you that the
human state is a fragile one. Protect and take care of your body as
best you can, it's the only thing you are sure to have forever.
When someone mocks you it teaches you that no two people are alike.
When you encounter people who are different from you, don't judge
them by how they look or act; instead base your opinion on the
contents of their heart.
When someone breaks your heart it teaches you that loving someone
does not always mean that person will love you back. But don't turn
your back on love because when you find the right person, the joy
that one person brings will make up for all the past hurts put
together.
When someone holds a grudge against you it teaches you that everyone
makes mistakes. When you are wronged, the most virtuous thing you
can do is forgive the offender without pretense. Forgiving those who
have hurt us is the most difficult and courageous thing we can do.
When a loved one is unfaithful to you it teaches you that resisting
temptation is Man's greatest challenge. Be vigilant in your
resistance against all temptation. By doing so you will be rewarded
with an enduring sense of satisfaction far greater than the
temporary pleasure by which you were tempted.
When someone cheats you, it teaches you that greed is the root of
all evil. Aspire to make your dreams come true, no matter how lofty
they may be. Do not feel guilty about your success, but never let an
obsession with achieving your goals lead you to engage in malevolent
activities.
When someone ridicules you it teaches you that nobody is perfect.
Accept people for their merits and be tolerant of their flaws. Do
not ever reject someone for imperfections over which they have no
control. Upon hearing the Lord's wisdom, the old woman became
concerned that there were no lessons to be learned from Man's good
deeds. God replied that Man's capacity to love is the greatest gift
he has. At the root of all kindness is love, and each act of love
also teaches us a lesson. The woman's curiosity deepening, God once
again began to explain.
When someone loves us it teaches us that love, kindness, charity,
honesty, humility, forgiveness and acceptance can counteract all the
evil in the world. For every good deed, there is one less evil deed.
Man alone has the power to control the balance between good and
evil, but because the lessons of love are not taught often enough,
the power is too often abused.
When you enter someone's life, whether by plan, chance or
coincidence, consider what your lesson will be. Will you teach love
or a harsh lesson of reality? When you die will your life have
resulted in more loving or hurting? More comfort or pain? More joy
or sadness? Each one of us has power over the balance of love in the
world. Use it wisely. Don't miss an opportunity to nudge the world's
scale in the right direction. Pass this lesson of love on to those
you love and to those you have hurt. For each person who receives
this, there will be a little less evil in the world and a little
more love.
GIVE LOVE UNCONDITIONALLY, FOR GOD'S GLORY.....
truly sort of meaningful. especially at this time of the year. for 'tis the season to be jolly.