Suffering does not make us strong unless we give it permission

Sanibel Summer Sunset from Mitchell's Sand Castles

 

(photo: The first sunset of the annual Summer beach trip to Sanibel Island – our life will have a sunset too… will it be peaceful?)

Suffering does not make us weak unless we give it permission.

Suffering does not make us strong unless we give it permission.

Permission is only granted by one person.

One person only.

We know this.

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The paradox of accomplishment

Two boys with iPhone
Ever wonder how Steve Jobs managed the need to promote with the need for humility?

 

Dear Heavenly Father, please keep impossible significant accomplishments in check.

If others are to be motivated to pursue their impossible significant goals, let it be guided with gratitude and humility.

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The devil picked a battle it knew it could win against God

Facebook update screen shot
Good versus evil will always be the common , most important battle

 

The cynic was never placed on earth intentionally. The devil picked a battle it knew it could win against God.

God, or the spirit of Love for those not believing in God, does not prevent bad things from happening. God unites people to use compassion, forgiveness, generosity, and teamwork to show just how great Love is.

Love will always triumph over hate.

Always.

And the cynic responds with, no!

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We have got it all wrong with the fear of God

giant fern sculpture at Millenia Mall Orlando
The artist was overjoyed to have their art picked for this location, no?

 

We have got it all wrong with the fear of God.

Hereby declaring the new phrase:

Fear of the devil

Fear we get too complacent with God and the devil snares us with temptation, greed, comfort, doubt, impatience.

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