Pray - Pray without ceasing, pray always. God knows our need, desires, hurts and all. Take a minute and give it all to him. Let Him hear it. He can take it. Even if your angry at Him, He can take it. Then quietly sit in His presence. He will touch your heart. Never Cease Praying!!!
Love - Love always. Love deeply. The old cliche, What the world needs now is Love. But I challenge you to love your enemy, Love the person that is the hardest for you to love. Love the person who hurt you the most. This seems impossible but it is not. It is hard to let go, it is hard to release the anger. Anger begets more anger. Love begets more Love. Which do you choose?
Move - Our bodies are a gift from God and we should care for them. We need to move and strengthen it daily. We are all at different places physically. Maybe you have a bum knee or a bad elbow or back issues. Maybe you just have difficulty getting motivated. Start today, move more than yesterday. I read a story about a woman who weighed over 450lbs. One day she finally decided she was done. Gave up sugar cold turkey. Walked from her porch to her neighbors, having to rest halfway. She did that walk everyday until she could make it to the end of the block then around the block. Now she has lost over 250lbs and is running 5ks.
Do - Use your time, talent and treasures to make this world a better place. The disciples were on the mountain with Christ. They saw Him transfigured. He was standing with Elijah and Moses and a cloud enveloped them. A voice from heaven said "This is my son". Peter said to Jesus, "Lord it is good that we are here, let us build a tent for you, Moses and Elijah".(Mt 17:5) Jesus did not let them stay. He knew they had to come down off the mountain and get to work. We need to come down off the mountain or get up off our knees and get to work.
The people of Oklahoma and this world need our prayers, our love, our strength and our actions. Pray(quiet and still), pray while doing, moving and loving.
May the peace and comfort of Christ be with the people of OK and all of us today. In Jesus' name I pray, AMEN!!
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