Thursday, October 08, 2015

May I start by speaking love

May I be the stone, the pebble,
the rock thrown into the water
sending out ripples
to become a great wave

May I heed the calling
the command of Jesus;
May I start by speaking love
forgiveness for my neighbor

Not waiting for others
for an apology from those who hurt us;
Seeking to follow Christ’s command
to love as He loved (and loves) us

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edited October 28, 2015
May I start by speaking love – v5

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edited October 28, 2015
May I start by speaking love – v4

(editing original)
edited October 8, 2015
May I start by speaking love – v3
edited October 8, 2015
May I start by speaking love – v2
(reordering stanza and some edits)
October 8, 2015
May I start by speaking love
John 13:34-35
post 10/8/2015
by Theresa Schmidt
Today my prayers are many, but the one that weighs heaviest on my heart is that our Heavenly Father guide our hearts to speak with love, mercy and compassion and not with venom, poison, and hate. Amen.


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