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January 14, 2008

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During the sermon on Sunday the pastor gave a brief example (while talking about love, devotion, ect) that he pulled from

2:4 But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first. 2:5 Remember then from what you have fallen, repent and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.

Revelation 2:4-5

"Never be lacking in zeal..." the example was those times in marriage (or any relationship) when you just don't feel it. You know those moments ...

It got me thinking, and wondering. Do people really know how precious a gift are the people in their lives? Your spouse, your children, parents, siblings, friends, fellow Christians, annoying neighbors, enemies. Each brings something beyond precious.

I challenge you today to take a moment. Focus on one specific person, then pray. Ask God to show you what your life would be WITHOUT that person. Don't imagine it we can all do that and what we show ourselves is usually very general and superficial. Ask God to SHOW you what would have been if he had not gifted you with that person. Being able to see, truly seeing why it is God put someone in your life makes it possible to hold on to zeal even in the worst moments.

Profound gratitude fills my heart when I look at my husband. Our journey right now is not an easy one, but it IS joyful and even when I'm too exhausted for tears I feel zealous for the next moment, and the next. I want them all.

I pray that feeling for all of you in all your relationships.

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Dennis Howe

January 14, 2008

Thanks for the admonishment, I generally find that if I pray for them properly, my heart opens up properly. I've also had to decide this in a particular relationship, it really wasn't that hard of a choice, I value this person way too much.

Virginia Gill

January 15, 2008

Dennis - It's the praying properly for them part that can be difficult sometimes. In moments like that I pray "Lord please let me see this person with YOUR eyes." Never ceases to change my attitude.

Deb Rockwell

January 15, 2008

I try to do this every once in a while. I have lost both my mom and my dad, but I always tried to spend time with them when they were here, and appreciate them, because I knew they wouldn't always be here. I do that with my close family members now...it is hard to think about someone not being in your life, but it may happen. It is best to know what that void might feel like, and reach out and appreciate them more in this moment. I have wondered how you and your husband have been getting along. I hadn't seen or heard from you in a while. Blessings to you.

Voice in DC

January 16, 2008

I don't think any of us really know how precious others are in our lives. There are so many ways our lives depend on each other. Great thoughts her Virginia.