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, I recently got home from a road trip of reunions with the long lost, the distant, the loved, the missed, the in-law, and the long-distant. It was a whirlwind of emotion and brief happinesses followed by contemplation and memories. But I came home hungry again for my regular relationships. I dove right in.
In one day I went from busy church congregation to my mentor to those I wish to serve, to long-time family friends. Every relationship different in scope, in expectation, and in dynamics. Without realizing it, I had thrown myself back into the whirlwind. Home late, exhausted and anxious, I tried to sort everything out. Who had I offended? What had I learned? How can I improve? What do I need? What do they need? A good sleep and quietness healed what I thought to be impossible questions. Amazing what a little introspection will do!
In the morning light, over a bowl of cereal, my mouth closed and my arms at my sides, I re-centered. I remembered God. I realized my primary relationship -- with or without all the others. He told me of my acceptance with Him, no matter what happens with others. He called me to love him so I can then love others again.
Centered on God, embarrassments and unknowns are inconsequential. Only love God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind, and love your neighbor as yourself.
Monday, February 14, 2011
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Wonderful truth. I am learning this too and am learning to repeat Deut 6:5 everyday, in Hebrew.
This is the core belief of the Jew,
Shema Israel (Hear Israel)
"Their pledge of allegiance to God"
Jesus carried it over to the Gentile believers also. (so therefore the Messianics)
Jews say this every week in their praises, if only they would accept Jesus as their Messiah and Redeemer!
V'ha-hav-ta (and you shall love)
et Adonai Eh-lo-heh-cha (the Lord your God)
b'chol l'vahv-cha (with all your heart)
oo-v'chol nahf-sh'cha (with all of your soul),
oo-v'chol m'oh-deh-cha (with all of your might)
V'ah-hav-ta l'ray-ah-cha ka-moe-cha (Lev 19:18)
And you should love your neighbor as yourself.
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