Love in Action Journey

Two quotes I read lately that I love: "Every happening, great and small, is a parable whereby God speaks to us, and the art of life is to get the message." Malcolm Muggeridge Keep your eyes and ears open today for little ways that God may be speaking to you. For me this week, it was through a flock of mixed birds landing on my lawn to feed. I have a big old tree that hangs over my gate and every afternoon at around 6:30 the sounds from that tree come alive. I have been gazing out on that big old tree for weeks wondering which shy but noisy little creatures are living in there. Then on Monday, unexpectedly as I was sitting on the porch chatting on the phone all these mixed little birds flew out from under that tree and settled in to feast on the bread crumbs I had scattered earlier in the day. They splashed in the bird bath that we faithfully fill, yet have never yet seen a bird make use of and these little birds put on the most beautiful show for me as I sat there wi...

"Nails never held Christ to the cross ... love did."  quote by Pastor Ray McCauley

Last week my precious sister sent me this little story. You may have read it before ... but every time I read it, it makes me smile with perspective. When  things in your life seem almost too much to handle; when 24 hours in a day is not enough; remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of  coffee. The story ... A professor stood before his philosophy  class and  had some items in front of him. When the class began, wordlessly, he  picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and started to fill it with golf balls. He then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was. The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured it into the jar. He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was. The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar....

"You will find as you look back upon your life that the moments you have TRULY LIVED are the moments when you have done things in the SPIRIT OF LOVE ." Henry Drummond What an absolutely beautiful quote to linger over. My best memories are founded in moments of love and joy expressed fully. Ephesians 5:2 encourages us to " Live a life of love , just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God." Living a life of love not not only impacts and imprints lasting peace and joy in those around us ... it changes us from the inside out. I think I am going to spend a little more time pondering just how I am going to unleash my love upon my precious family and friends this week! Love Janine xoxo

"Each day comes bearing its own gifts.  Untie the ribbons." Ruth Ann Schabacker May you unwrap priceless hidden treasures today, even in your what-may-seem-like ordinary, run-around, busy day.  Love Janine xxx ps - I would love to hear some of the "gifts" you discovered hidden amongst all the busy-ness today. 

"Yesterday will never return; Today will be whatever you decide to make it, and tomorrow may never come ... What are you waiting for?"