December 25, 2018
Do you really think this planet just popped in place out of nowhere in space and life just happened? Not to mention that we are a species that can communicate with each other very deeply and in many different ways, vs cats for instance that just eat, sometimes cuddle and meow…lol.
Today Pope Francis reminded us: “Our differences, then, are not a detriment or a danger; they are a source of richness.”
Another Christmas alone.
I miss my family, the warmth, kindness and brotherhood.
Can’t say I wasn’t warned, both by my mother and by those that I met during my travels that also were seeking secrets or the ability to offer something great to mankind and or God.
Losing the warmth of family is sometimes the result of great desires for great achievements.
After some years you become a stranger to many of those that prefer a smaller comfort zone and are dictated to rather than thinking, deciding and standing for something.
Today is the day to remember Jesus and his teachings of Justice, Mutual Caring and Brotherhood.
Today is a great day to remember the words of Jesus as the son of God. To remember that we do have choices.
And don’t forget that one of the primary tricks that evil plays on us is to trick us into thinking that we are missing out on something that sparkles, is noisy or debauchery that is easy to participate in including robbery and extortion.
God Bless the Honest, they add value to our lives.
God Bless the Honorable, they add value to our lives.
God Bless the Righteous, they add value to our lives.
God Bless the Fair, they add value to our lives.
God Bless those with Integrity, they add value to our lives.
God Bless those that are Loyal, they add value to our lives.
God Bless those that don’t first see sin, they add value to our lives.
God Bless those that don’t try to instantly judge, they add value to our lives.
God Bless those that don’t strip any other of their dignity, they add value to our lives.
And much more!
God Bless those that look to God first with questions rather than the state, in the USA self rule means it is our state, they add value to our lives. (And yes if you read Deuteronomy it is very scary stuff for those who think life has very little value and do whatever they want to whomever they want.)
Deuteronomy; one of the great books to debate how literal we should take the bible. Especially if we keep in mind how fragile existence was when it was written, no running water to homes, toilets, toilet paper, water pipes to every home, electricity, grocery stores, hospitals, automobiles etc.
God Bless, Be Peace and Be Well
Reverend Michael Banker