Practice playing second fiddle.
Now there's a thought from The Message which is not advocated by many in our society. But if we desire to live in harmony, that may be just the thing we need to do. Realistically speaking, don't we find ourselves playing second fiddle more often than not? We might as well practice so we can play it well. It's the second, third, and fourth fiddles that bring the beautiful symphony to music and to our lives.
Hugs,
Mimi D
Showing posts with label Romans 12. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Romans 12. Show all posts
Friday, March 5, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Planting and Caring for a Garden of Gratitude
Romans 12: 3 I'm speaking to you out of deep gratitude for all that God has given me, and especially as I have responsibilities in relation to you. Living then, as every one of you does, in pure grace, it's important that you not misinterpret yourselves as people who are bringing this goodness to God. No, God brings it all to you. The only accurate way to understand ourselves is by what God is and by what he does for us, not by what we are and what we do for him.
4-6 In this way we are like the various parts of a human body. Each part gets its meaning from the body as a whole, not the other way around. The body we're talking about is Christ's body of chosen people. Each of us finds our meaning and function as a part of his body. But as a chopped-off finger or cut-off toe we wouldn't amount to much, would we? So since we find ourselves fashioned into all these excellently formed and marvelously functioning parts in Christ's body, let's just go ahead and be what we were made to be, without enviously or pridefully comparing ourselves with each other, or trying to be something we aren't. Romans 12:3-6
Cultivating Deep Gratitude
TV shows that would probably not go into syndication: “Who wants to be a millionaire and give it all to charity?” or “GSB” (God’s Showers of Blessings). How about “and now a word from your daily sponsor…the TV gets brighter and totally silent….and in a still, small voice we hear God.” I don’t think we’d better wait for any of the above before cultivating a deepening Gratitude for all we are in Christ—a child of God loved beyond measure and part of His body. If you have detached yourself from His body, do you know that just as fingers, toes, and teeth are reattach able so are you? Everyone and their sister, including O, says keep a gratitude journal. That’s good and I say “Amen, sister!” but also cultivate a deepening gratitude in your heart by “living in pure grace” which is defined in the Amplified version as ….grace (unmerited favor of God) given to me I warn everyone among you not to estimate and think of himself more highly than he ought [not to have an exaggerated opinion of his own importance].
And say thank you to God for the service He calls you to and enables you to do. Everyday.
“And now we return to our program, God’s Got the Whole World and Me in His Hands.
Time to kick up my heels,
Mimi D
4-6 In this way we are like the various parts of a human body. Each part gets its meaning from the body as a whole, not the other way around. The body we're talking about is Christ's body of chosen people. Each of us finds our meaning and function as a part of his body. But as a chopped-off finger or cut-off toe we wouldn't amount to much, would we? So since we find ourselves fashioned into all these excellently formed and marvelously functioning parts in Christ's body, let's just go ahead and be what we were made to be, without enviously or pridefully comparing ourselves with each other, or trying to be something we aren't. Romans 12:3-6
Cultivating Deep Gratitude
TV shows that would probably not go into syndication: “Who wants to be a millionaire and give it all to charity?” or “GSB” (God’s Showers of Blessings). How about “and now a word from your daily sponsor…the TV gets brighter and totally silent….and in a still, small voice we hear God.” I don’t think we’d better wait for any of the above before cultivating a deepening Gratitude for all we are in Christ—a child of God loved beyond measure and part of His body. If you have detached yourself from His body, do you know that just as fingers, toes, and teeth are reattach able so are you? Everyone and their sister, including O, says keep a gratitude journal. That’s good and I say “Amen, sister!” but also cultivate a deepening gratitude in your heart by “living in pure grace” which is defined in the Amplified version as ….grace (unmerited favor of God) given to me I warn everyone among you not to estimate and think of himself more highly than he ought [not to have an exaggerated opinion of his own importance].
And say thank you to God for the service He calls you to and enables you to do. Everyday.
“And now we return to our program, God’s Got the Whole World and Me in His Hands.
Time to kick up my heels,
Mimi D
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
I've got to be me!
My voice yesterday sounded more like the Tinman than me, especially the over the phone voice. But I was still me. This baby toe in the body of Christ was still a baby toe but was volume challenged due to a sinus problem. Folks who know me had to ask whom they were talking to. I assured them that it really was me!
Romans 12:3 gives us a key to mental and emotional health
"let's just go ahead and be what we were made to be"
It's enough for me! Being me is a fulltime job! A lesson from the movie "Runaway Bride"—know yourself and be yourself then you can enjoy others and not flee intimacy of relationships,
Hugs,
Mimi
Romans 12:3 gives us a key to mental and emotional health
"let's just go ahead and be what we were made to be"
It's enough for me! Being me is a fulltime job! A lesson from the movie "Runaway Bride"—know yourself and be yourself then you can enjoy others and not flee intimacy of relationships,
Hugs,
Mimi
Monday, March 1, 2010
Nugget from Romans 12
"God brings out the best in you,develops well-formed maturity in you." Romans 12:2
And it's true even on a Monday where you feel more like Monday morning coming down than Victory in Jesus is what the fiddler is playing in your heart today. My two questions to let tumble around in my mind are: How can I today bring out the best in others? and What does well formed maturity look like?" My short answer takes on these questions:
Well formed maturity: built on a firm foundation of a strong relationship with Christ, walk matches your talk, and you look for places to serve.
Bring out the best in others through asking for their help from the place of their strength, expressing encouragement and appreciation, and strengthening your relationship with them.
Hey, I'm starting to whistle Victory....must have something to do with "Fix your attention on God."
Blessings,
Mimi D
And it's true even on a Monday where you feel more like Monday morning coming down than Victory in Jesus is what the fiddler is playing in your heart today. My two questions to let tumble around in my mind are: How can I today bring out the best in others? and What does well formed maturity look like?" My short answer takes on these questions:
Well formed maturity: built on a firm foundation of a strong relationship with Christ, walk matches your talk, and you look for places to serve.
Bring out the best in others through asking for their help from the place of their strength, expressing encouragement and appreciation, and strengthening your relationship with them.
Hey, I'm starting to whistle Victory....must have something to do with "Fix your attention on God."
Blessings,
Mimi D
Sunday, February 28, 2010
"I yam what I yam!" — Popeye
Instead, fix your attention on God. You'll be changed from the inside out. from Romans 12: 2
Another nibble from Romans 12
Do you like a phony? Not me! Last night’s Netflix viewing, Love Happens, was a case in point for sincerity …… especially when you write a bestseller and are rolling in the bucks (or £). But even if that’s not the case, who wants to make room for hypocrisy in your heart department? I find it exciting, incredible, and absolutely amazing that the Creator of the universe is creating a new me …..from the inside out. Wow! That should fills us with hope, confidence, and a sense of deep love—all from God.
Mimi D
A little something extra: I sometimes find I am thinking in cheers, or bumpersticker language. Here's an example, "Lent, well spent, will lead us to repent." It's also the best preparation for meaningful Easter.
Another nibble from Romans 12
Do you like a phony? Not me! Last night’s Netflix viewing, Love Happens, was a case in point for sincerity …… especially when you write a bestseller and are rolling in the bucks (or £). But even if that’s not the case, who wants to make room for hypocrisy in your heart department? I find it exciting, incredible, and absolutely amazing that the Creator of the universe is creating a new me …..from the inside out. Wow! That should fills us with hope, confidence, and a sense of deep love—all from God.
Mimi D
A little something extra: I sometimes find I am thinking in cheers, or bumpersticker language. Here's an example, "Lent, well spent, will lead us to repent." It's also the best preparation for meaningful Easter.
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