Shedding a Little Light

“Not by appearance shall he judge, nor by hearsay shall he decide.” Isaiah 11: 3

“Welcome one another, then, as Christ welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15: 7

How often do we dwell on the generosity of God? God welcomes us into His family. We are Children of God! And God loves us just the way we are. It does not matter what we look like or what people say about us, God loves us. He loves us so much that He is sending His Son to us. We need to accept each other the same way. Loving each other just as we are, brothers and sisters in Christ. How well do we do that? Are we still judging each other because of appearance or status? Are we judging each other by our political views? It is time to stop judging and start welcoming.

We need to develop a generous spirit and embrace those who need us. Some need food or clothing. Others need rest or comfort. Still others need to feel accepted as they are, however; they are. We are all God’s children, and we need to take care of each other. Take time this week to see to the needs of your brothers and sisters in Christ. Bring food to the pantry. Donate clothes to the soup kitchen. Purchase gifts for the sharing parish. Hug someone who is sad or grieving. Bring kind words of acceptance to someone who lives differently than you do.

Be Christ in the world as we wait for His coming and welcome all people with love and kindness. Set judgement and gossip aside so that you may …

Keep Living in the Light

Bernie