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Mary
Engelbreit
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Last week’s warm weather spurred me to switch out the warm
duds with lighter weight apparel. Within 36 hours, the weather took toke note
of the change, and temperatures plunged 20+ degrees – in fact, a freeze is
forecast for points north of Dallas. It’s never my intention to bring cold
weather back, yet seemingly without fail, when I fiddle about in the closets –
the temperatures plummet or rise, depending on the season.
Am I a woman of influence or what?
Hardly.
The influence I wielded was not chilling the hopes of those
longing for spring – but bringing order and comfort into my own life – and a
visual reminder I still am the princess of quite a lot.
So, what am I doing today with so much? First, remembering that the moments of
this day though dressed in chilly gray are mine to spend – many folks do not
have this freedom. Second, forbearance and compassion that I offer may be that
cup of cold water somebody close to me needs. And third, what I have is only on
loan.
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The time will come when winter will ask you what
you were doing all summer.
~Henry Clay
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What is right is often forgotten by what is
convenient.
~Bodie Thoene, Warsaw
Requiem
It’s Holy Week – a big
celebration on the church calendar, remembering God’s unique gift. It’s a good time to make the spiritual
truth of new life concrete* – People close by and far away may need just a
little help –along with cold water. Maybe it’s time to give: gently used
clothing, household goods, children’s games, our time, or our time and money.
Here a few links that might revive our passion for giving
and our determination to manage our resources wisely:
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