Sunday, June 27, 2004

James 5:19-20 Bring Back the Erring One




19 Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back,

20 let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.

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On occasion peace accidently invades my soul~flowing quickly as a stream towards the ocean.

It is during these times that I feel content.

When I close my eyes and sway to a rhythm that is heard only in my heart. I know you are sitting there nodding in agreement and understanding because all humans experience that perfect moment of bliss at some point. Some find it more often than others but all can know at least a fleeting breath of it. It is hard to forgive the purely evil people in this life and yet it is also necessary; not for their sake alone but really for our own sake. Without forgiveness one cannot be truly free. And what a sweet liberation that is......but yet, it is a struggle to follow thru with it. Forgiveness is like touching the face of God. Forgetting is touching His face.



And yet, evil looms. Swirls in clouds of hate, pity and self doubt.



The prayers of children are the purest ones I have ever had the privilege of hearing. Sweet music. An innocent melody.






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There's an old wives tale that children have a direct link to God's ears and that if a prayer is spoken by a child, God will surely hear it. With the sweet innocence of their heart, it's no doubt more truth than tale. :-) ---Robbie
Comment from krobbie67 - 7/10/04 7:45 AM



Well okay I added a couple things to the journal... one is to Gina's site on the links and the other is one of my writings... let me know what you think ...
praying for you
Comment from alnorthport - 7/1/04 8:56 PM



What a pretty piece. It's beautiful. ::smile::
Comment from slowmotionlife - 6/30/04 11:20 PM



Forgiveness is essential if we are to live a full life. It is only through forgiveness that we can be truly free of anger, hate, resentment, revenge. All ugly sentiments that serve no purpose other than to waste precious moments better lived for a higher purpose, which is to leave the world better than we found it.
Comment from musenla - 6/29/04 7:51 PM



I agree with everything you've said here.
Comment from karensull12 - 6/29/04 2:24 PM



Beautiful words, Christina
V
Comment from deabvt - 6/29/04 8:42 AM



Yes, children's prayers are the sweetest. I love this entry. Makes me feel so peaceful.
Comment from wildflower121764 - 6/28/04 10:00 PM



Thanks for sharing the moment.



Comment from camaroisle050856 - 6/28/04 8:30 AM



I must say that I am very touched by your writing, I came upon your site as it was linked to a woman that is very special to me that has MS as well....
I'm a big believer in prayer, and I want you to know that I will include you in mine as well ......
I wish you all the best that the world can give
Jim
Comment from alnorthport - 6/27/04 9:07 PM



Forgiveness....understanding...cutting everyone else some slack. This is something we all need to learn to do. I've come to a new revelation that I need it in MY life. Like to hope I'm actually gonna DO something about it. Lisa :-]
Comment from mlraminiak - 6/27/04 7:26 PM



This is lovely, Christine. It's so true about the prayers of children. Hugs and blessings...gloria
Comment from gbgoglo - 6/27/04 7:22 PM



The prayers of children........
you are so right. and they just leave it to God.

Kathy
Comment from onestrangecat - 6/27/04 5:49 PM