THINK on THESE THINGS – Have more patienceBy Joyce Sequichie Hifler
Until you’ve walked in the rain you cannot truly appreciate the protection of shelter.
Unless you’ve felt the heat from a sweltering sun you cannot fully enjoy the coolness of shade.
Only after the clatter and bang of crowded places can you find quietness and solitude so soothing to the nerves.
Before you can stop worrying and start living, there must be an elimination of fear which is the cause of all worry.
Sometimes, unfortunately, we must collide with the bad before we can totally appreciate the good.
It is said that we too often must be reminded of our obligations before we take charge of them.
Frequently it seems we must have our freedom threatened before we muster enough patriotism to defend it.
Too many shoulders are bowed by our thoughtlessness before we finally learn the key to real success is
kindness.
We never know how truly wonderful it is to be loved until we are loved when we’ve failed to deserve it.
M.R. Smith’s words, “God’s plans, like lilies pure and white untold ~ We must not tear the close shut
leaves apart ~ Time will reveal the calyxes of gold, ” reveal, after all, that patience does its perfect
work.
May today there be peace within.
May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.
May you be content knowing you are a child of God. Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love.
It is there for each and every one of us. *
Saint, Mother, Sister Theresa
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