“The most valuable gift you can give another is a good example.” Unknown Author“Don’t bother to talk to her about God, it just makes her shut down and push God farther away.”
They moved in and I enjoyed the company. Baby Delilah's cry was so quiet I could barely hear her. I’d never been around a newborn before. Delilah's mother was very protective; after all we were virtually strangers. For weeks she saw me read my bible at night and have a quiet time in the morning, but I never spoke to her about God. Eventually she let me hold Delilah and even feed her.
St. Francis of Assisi once said, “Preach the Gospel at all time and when necessary use words.” Is there someone who might be watching how you live your life? Does your life reflect the faith you profess? What will you ask God for today to ensure you are living a life that reflects the good news of God’s grace and mercy to you? Lord, thank You for teaching me the lesson of how important a living witness can be; and, that there is always someone watching. Amen “He leads me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3
What are your thoughts? Libby Note: Saint Francis of Assisi, a.k.a. Giovanni de Pietro de Bernardone (1181-1226), an Italian Catholic friar, deacon and preacher know for founding the Third Order of Saint Francis (among other church Orders); he is one of the most venerated figures in church history, also widely remembered as the patron saint of the natural environment and of animals.
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Karen Schubert
10/15/2018 02:47:00 pm
Thanks, Libby. I just spent days with my unbelieving aunt. After she left, I felt guilt because I shut down, tired of her constant words striking at the things of God that are important to me. I'm praying now that my faithful walk will speak the words I never said. Praying that God will bring His words to her heart.
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Libby Taylor-Worden
10/22/2018 01:01:11 pm
Karen,
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