Some I knew. Some I knew of. Some were just new.
And time after time, I was intrigued to discover something...something the same about so many. And I was able to recognize this sameness through the viewfinder called genuine.
Maybe you saw it too?
It was there in the man who was generous with his time and attention in passing along his know-how to a
It was there in the girl, not my own, who quietly and graciously deferred first choice of the merchandise to the undisciplined youngster who impulsively snatched it from her hand.
It was there in the teen boy who praised the Lord quite naturally--almost privately, but not shyly--when he was complimented for his extraordinary gift with a sketch pencil and paper.
It was there in the sprightly acceptance of our family by another's, just in time to heal the hurt and confusion of still another family's rejection of us outright.
It was there in the humble apology and offer of restitution of one who had unwittingly offended a
And it was there, too, in the gracious forgiveness of another Sister who was caught in the middle when she had to listen to the offended one speak words and attitudes that would have been better left unsaid.
I met many people this week, and many showed me something that made me think, "Don't I know you from somewhere?" And then I realized what it was...
Or maybe I should say Who it was...
It was Jesus in them.
Love. Care. Concern. Sacrifice. Availability. Humility. Patience. Forgiveness.
An intangible holiness.
Or maybe it was more what was missing? Criticism. Contempt. Pride. Arrogance. Rejection. Judgment. Contention.
Self.
11 comments:
Love your blog. You need to write books , you have a way with words. We homeschool as well, live in Ga. Nice to meet you.!!
Beautiful. As usual!
I didn't even notice the "pole". That is odd for me, because I always seem to be reading in "edit" mode!
I love the one about the teenage boy who praised the Lord so naturally! You don't see that often, and it's something I'd really like to see in my children. Thank you for posting this!
BTW - I saw you visited me -- welcome back ;)
This was beautiful...almost poetic. It stirred something up in my soul...to look beyond the surface...and to catch a glimpse of Jesus in the people I meet each day. Thank you :)
So beautifully written...and so beautiful when we do see Jesus in others around us.
I have seen it too this week...and it's almost like receiving a hug from the Savior when I do!
That was beautiful and refreshing! Too often we only notice when people display the exact opposite of a Christlike attitude! Reflections like these remind us that there is hope for humanity (in Him of course!)
Oh my. I just wrote about the same thing today. :>) On the flip side, sort of.
I love it.
So thought provoking.
To raise children with the fruits you just mentioned.....
our hope and our prayers!
I like the contrast. So true.
GB I have so missed your blog. Can't wait to catch up...slowly but surely :) Loved this post..of course :)
You must have been really busy this week - missing you!
Oh, what a beautiful post.
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