{"id":624,"date":"2013-09-25T11:24:38","date_gmt":"2013-09-25T15:54:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.love-compassion.com\/rTalton\/?p=624"},"modified":"2013-10-17T09:23:23","modified_gmt":"2013-10-17T13:53:23","slug":"u","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.love-compassion.com\/rTalton\/?p=624","title":{"rendered":">U & Me<"},"content":{"rendered":"

Embrace happiness & each other as much as you can because you never know what tomorrow will bring. Especially when life is short & the many possibilities of tragedy lead to suffering & grief. This is a fragile state of being, unpredictable & there are no guarantees. We are all precious in his eyes though we’re here just temporarily visiting. We are blessed far more than we ever imagine & greater than our eyes can fathom to see.<\/p>\n

Yet we forsake & take for granted the individuals who should mean the most indeed & abuse them inadvertently through neglect or rejection unfortunately. We’re too consumed with ourselves, too good to bother or maybe too busy pursuing money.\u00a0There are an endless number of excuses as to why but it often falls under one of the categories. Until the loss of that special person permanently to eternity. It’ll make you wish you could hold them in your arms eternally.<\/p>\n

One minute you are here & the very next second merely scattered away lost in the wind nearly instantaneously. Fallen captive to the vulnerable souls left behind in their thoughts as unforgettable heartfelt memories. That is why it’s best to appreciate each other for our differences & accept one another for being unique. Laugh hard until you cry & cry til more laughter makes you weak. Smile in the limelight of victory & even smile in the shadows of danger, failure & defeat.<\/p>\n

Treasure the gift of the present while cherishing the experiences of previously lived opportunities. Just a breath away from death don’t ever know when the last shall be.\u00a0So love love & let love it’s more of what this world needs. If you care about somebody don’t just say it show them exactly what you mean. Give kindness to those that hate, display to strangers random acts of hospitality. Exhibit compassion to associates, friends & above all family.<\/p>\n

Now as I lay me down to sleep. I pray the Lord my soul to keep. Forgive us for what we know not & forget our indignity. Like the lair who doubted Jesus & the thief who sincerely believed. Judge not according to our deeds but by the measure of faith in our hearts even if no more than the quantity of a grain of mustard seed. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us to the promise of prosperity. Allow the graces of your tender mercy to transcend comfort & grant the burdened stricken population across the globe serenity.<\/p>\n

May the spirit of your splendor &\u00a0majesty\u00a0be magnified with honor & \u00a0glory\u00a0forever increased.\u00a0I pray that this message reaches the hearts & minds of those willing to receive & for the sake of humanity the content expressed isn’t taken lightly.\u00a0Dear Lord hear the words I speak from clasped hands & bent knees. Not my will but thy will be done & in any event may we find everlasting \u00a0joy, hope & peace. By truth & honesty is my soul therefore set free. Almighty heavenly father I’m not a saint but more you & less me.<\/p>\n

\"2013-09-26<\/a><\/p>\n

1 Peter 5:1-11<\/p>\n

1 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder\u00a0and a witness\u00a0of Christ\u2019s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed:\u00a02\u00a0Be shepherds of God\u2019s flock\u00a0that is under your care, watching over them\u2014not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be;\u00a0not pursuing dishonest gain,\u00a0but eager to serve;\u00a03\u00a0not lording it over\u00a0those entrusted to you, but being examples\u00a0to the flock.\u00a04\u00a0And when the Chief Shepherd\u00a0appears, you will receive the crown of glory\u00a0that will never fade away.<\/p>\n

5\u00a0In the same way, you who are younger, submit yourselves\u00a0to your elders. All of you, clothe yourselves with humility\u00a0toward one another, because,<\/p>\n

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\u201cGod opposes the proud
\nbut shows favor to the humble.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

6\u00a0Humble yourselves, therefore, under God\u2019s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.\u00a07\u00a0Cast all your anxiety on him\u00a0because he cares for you.<\/p>\n

8\u00a0Be alert and of sober mind.\u00a0Your enemy the devil prowls around\u00a0like a roaring lion\u00a0looking for someone to devour.\u00a09\u00a0Resist him,\u00a0standing firm in the faith,\u00a0because you know that the family of believers throughout the world is undergoing the same kind of sufferings.<\/p>\n

10\u00a0And the God of all grace, who called you\u00a0to his eternal glory\u00a0in Christ, after you have suffered a little while,\u00a0will himself restore you and make you strong,\u00a0firm and steadfast.11\u00a0To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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