What would it look like:
If we would appreciate what makes a person unique
instead of distrusting what makes them different
If we would approach every endeavor ready to contribute
at least as much as we hoped to take away
If we would be as attentive to our internal well being
as we are to our external appearance
If we pursued the fulfillment of other peoples needs
with the same diligence we pursue the fulfillment of our own
If we would be grateful for what we have
instead of always craving something more
What would it look like:
If we entered into new situations with the attitude that we had something to learn
instead of something to prove
If we were as attuned to what is virtuous
as we are to what is trendy
If we had enough self respect to celebrate other people’s success
instead of being threatened by it
If we would seek a place of usefulness
as readily as we seek a place of comfort
If we loved the people in our lives
to the degree that we hoped to be loved by them
If we would pursue a meaningful existence
instead of one without pain
What would it look like?
Bryan,
I have one more:
If we looked for the similarities in people when compared with ourselves and “ours” versus the differences.
I have learned that lesson full force being over here and fully understand the importance of that lesson in forging relationships conducive to introducing them to the Kingdom.
Amen, God bless you Sheryl.
Sounds like a beautiful existence to me. In fact, it sounds a lot like Jesus! 🙂 Good post, Bryan.