03.27.09
Posted in Reflections on Life in General at 1:43 pm by Lynette
This is my cousin Jennifer. She is 44 years old. Because of complications during her birth, she suffered brain damage and has been mentally challenged ever since.
The other day I found her swinging on our swingset, watching a kite being flown in the distance. She was utterly, completely happy. It was a great thrill for her to swing and watch that kite toss about on the wind. I will never forget her look of tranquility.
She has the joy of a child and is blessed enough to be able to have that for the rest of her life. It’s a good lesson for me to remember to enjoy life. It is a blessing from God and worth my time to slow down and enjoy what He has given me.
Thanks, Jen, for the reminder!
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Posted in Reflections on Life in General at 1:39 pm by Lynette
From Dictionary.com:
Origin:
1660–70
a⋅ga⋅pe
2 /ɑˈgɑpeɪ, ˈɑgəˌpeɪ, ˈægə-/ [ah-gah-pey, ah-guh-pey, ag-uh-]
–noun, plural -pae /-paɪ, -ˌpaɪ, -ˌpi/ [-pahy, -pahy, -pee], -pai /-paɪ, -ˌpaɪ/ [-pahy, -pahy]
1. the love of God or Christ for humankind.
2. the love of Christians for other persons, corresponding to the love of God for humankind.
3. unselfish love of one person for another without sexual implications; brotherly love.
4. love feast (defs. 1, 2).
I felt this Agape love recently. I experienced it. I absorbed it. I was overwhelmed by it and I do not think I will ever be the same.
Walking amongst Christians who truly love me because of Christ’s love for them…it’s the most humbling sensation and one I hope will never, ever go away.
It has changed the way I love my husband. It has changed the way I love my children. It has changed the way I love my family and friends.
I hope and pray that anyone who reads this post has either known this love or will know it one day in their life.
God is good and He truly loves me. I know I cannot ever be worthy of that love but after experiencing it so completely, I know I want to try my best for the rest of my life.
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