11/5/2023 1 Comment To hear, or to listenZacc 4:6 Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the Lord unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.
This is an excellent verse to remind me who is really my “boss”. It’s also a solace when I get frustrated, angry or worried about world events we see happening. The might and power of men and politics may seem to be overwhelming - but it will never succeed in destroying what Jesus accomplished for us so many years ago at Calvary! The previous paragraph was my first thought at reading this verse. But as I read it again this morning, I was confronted with the thought that it needs to be more personal. I need reminding in my daily life as I work with students, as I send out multiple cards to friends that have suffered loss, as I make decisions as producer for our community theatre group, as I check out customers at MCC, as I help clean up at a catered dinner at the senior centre – am I allowing God’s spirit to work in me? Can people see Jesus in me, or a brusque person trying to do it all on her own? It’s been an intense week for many reasons, and as I read this verse a third and fourth time it struck me – what a two-edged verse this is; both a challenge and a comfort. As I yield to the challenge of keeping my activities in line with God’s Holy Spirit, He will enable me to do things in a much better way. “Stop & Listen” is needed in both the physical and spiritual realms. My challenge this week will be to take that time to truly listen with my heart, and not just with my ears. My mom used to say, “God gave us two ears and only one mouth for a reason.” That’s easier said than done – who wants to try this challenge with me?! It may make a world of difference in what you face this week if you just put “Stop and Listen” is a few places you see often.
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Crystal B.
11/6/2023 09:09:24 am
Yes, I'll try that!!
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CategoriesFebruary 26, 2021
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What a week! As a teacher on a Hutterite colony for grade 5-12, life is non-stop from 9:00-3:30. This coming Friday is the end of quarter, so report cards will be due. So that always makes one extra busy.
But I had 2 highlights in this week. The first: I came home and stumbled over something on my step. When I picked it up and entered, I found out I was holding MY copy of my book! I felt like a mother receiving her first child. The awe and wonder of holding something I'd created and labored over for - yes, about nine months- well, that is quite the feeling. The second: Last night the doorbell rang. I answered and a man stood there with a floral arrangement. I was sure he'd come to the wrong house, but he had the right name. Imagine my amazement when I saw that friends from the States had arranged these lovely roses to be delivered to celebrate this milestone in my life. In today's Covid restrictions, such a thoughtful, kind gesture means SO much! I never get flowers, so I'm still just smiling over it. |
January 5, 2021
How many of you make New Year's Resolutions? How many of you don't because you know you won't keep them?
As I look at 2021 and wonder what this year will bring, I've decided to try a couple resolutions.
A poet once said, "It is better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all." I feel that can be applied to resolutions too. As I start this year as a new author, I'm scrambling to figure out what I'm doing! This has definitely pulled me out of my comfort zone. I've asked the Lord, "What have I done? Am I stepping off this cliff to float or fly?"
So my New Year's Resolution is to have a website and put a blog on it. Will this last? It will be interesting to look back in December 2021 to see what has happened here! Tech stuff is NOT my thing. But as a teacher, I always tell my students, "Just try. You never know what might happen." So how can I do less than I preach? I will try this. No guarantees, but I've made a start! Happy New Year to you all!
As I look at 2021 and wonder what this year will bring, I've decided to try a couple resolutions.
A poet once said, "It is better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all." I feel that can be applied to resolutions too. As I start this year as a new author, I'm scrambling to figure out what I'm doing! This has definitely pulled me out of my comfort zone. I've asked the Lord, "What have I done? Am I stepping off this cliff to float or fly?"
So my New Year's Resolution is to have a website and put a blog on it. Will this last? It will be interesting to look back in December 2021 to see what has happened here! Tech stuff is NOT my thing. But as a teacher, I always tell my students, "Just try. You never know what might happen." So how can I do less than I preach? I will try this. No guarantees, but I've made a start! Happy New Year to you all!