Even though today legit sucked and I don't really feel like it....continuing my Lenten study on Jesus...
I could share this whole book today...but I am still struggling:
"Give and forgive.
Generosity and forgiveness are two of the most radical invitations the Gospels makes. They are among the most difficult to live.
'Whoever has two coats must share with anyone who has none; and whoever has food must do likewise.' (Luke 3:11).
This passage deals with generosity. In the next section we will explore forgiveness.
Jesus wants you to become the most generous person in your sphere of influence. He wants you to astonish people with your generosity. He wants you to be generous with your time, talent, and treasure. But he invites you to a generosity that goes far beyond these. He wants you to be generous with your praise and encouragement. He wants you to be generous with your compassion and patience. He wants generosity to reach into every area of your life so that through you he can love and intrigue the people in your life.
Open your wardrobe. How many coats do you have? How many shirts and sweaters are in there? How many pairs of pants and shoes do you have? When was the last time you even wore some of that stuff?
What was Jesus saying? If you have more than you need, be generous to those who don't have what they need. You have heard it, God provides for humanity's need, not for humanity's greed."
Sending you all lots of love and am asking for lots of love and prayers in return. These last few days have been BIG let downs...and I am just trying to remain faithful...radically faithful. Something will work out in our lives at some point right? I just don't want my kids to ever feel like I didn't try or they will never have anything good come through for them....
Go change the world. Do it for Elijah. Thank you.
I have no idea what to do anymore Elijah.
I just have to keep trying.
This week I am designing an airplane for a competition.
Is my art good enough for an airplane?
God, I hope so...
Faith is really hard sometimes....
in life....
in God...
in myself...
I thought I had it somewhat figured out at one point...
I just don't want your brothers thinking that I never tried..
or that they will have to have a hard life.
I would love anything to give them the best life...
and give them something to look up to.
I just feel so lost right now.
Send me some love Elijah.
I miss you so much.
I love you more.
Always.
<3
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