A Good Word Wednesday #97 REFLECTION 🌅😎🌞
A little bit of help, hope and goodness for you each Wednesday.
“Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs him down, but a good word makes him glad.” Proverbs 12:25
Good Word of the Day: Reflection
Who did you spend the most time remembering on Memorial Day a few days ago?
I know this holiday was about reflecting on the lives of men and women who gave their all to ensure our freedom. I’m truly grateful for their ultimate sacrifice and for their families who were left to mourn their loss. When I’ve visited Arlington Cemetery, the row after row of headstones is such an impactful visual reminder of those who have fought to assure our freedom as a nation.
But actually, what I spent my time reflecting on was family members who are now in heaven, especially my parents. My Daddy’s birthday would have been yesterday and it makes me miss him more during this time. And sometimes, it makes me ready to be where my parents are — enjoying heaven with Jesus. Can you imagine? (I know, this would be a great place to insert the sweet, but overdone, song “I Can Only Imagine.”)
But really. Think about it. With all the craziness and messiness that our world has become, wouldn’t it be lovely to be at peace and removed from this nonsense? When I read the headlines, and engage in conversations related to our current clueless society, I just pray, “Lord, come quickly.” And then I think about all the people who don’t know Jesus and would be left forever in darkness. I pray, “Lord, come quickly, but first let me make sure my loved ones are safe. First, send more servants into the world and rescue those in danger.”
I don’t know when the end will come for me. For my loved ones. For this world. For you. It’s something to think about. And it is coming. Ready or not.
Sorry to be so morbid. But reflecting on those who have gone before tends to bring about these thoughts. I can’t imagine going through life without the light of Christ. The best thing about living in this day is knowing that I worship the Maker of the universe. And He knows the end of the story. And that’s all that matters. It’s my job, day after day, to reflect His light. I invite you to join me daily in dispelling the darkness.
Wednesday in the Word
“I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.” Philippians 1:3-5
“For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” 1 Corinthians 11:16
The Hall of Faith — Hebrews 11. Read the whole chapter, reflect and remember these heroes of the faith.
Share Your Good Words
Good Question(s) of the Week: Who has been your role model in your walk with Christ? Who did you think about the most on Memorial Day? What do you most want to be remembered for?
Photo: She Is Safe
Good Unseen People
I wrote the following for Stories for Global Good and posted it a few years ago reflecting on what is most important in life:
“I’m no world leader, but I know what freedom feels like. Lord Jesus, come quickly and deliver us from these small potatoes.”
Read the whole story: Small Potatoes
I invite you to read stories about how God calls us to see the unseen. Click the link below to read more on my website about Unseen People: Sharing Light and Life With Your Neighbors and the Nations.
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Good Words I Recommend
A Good Book: 50 People Every Christian Should Know
A Good Video: Amy Grant, I will remember you
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A Final Good Word
Of course, the ultimate sacrifice a person gave was Jesus giving His life on the cross. For all of us — for “good” people and those who are evil. For our family and for families on the other side of the world. For those we see and those we don’t.
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16
Let me hear from you this week. What’s on your mind? What are you reflecting on today? How can we reflect the light of Christ in a dark world?
Thank you for reading these words. I’m deeply honored to share this time with you each week.
“This is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘Write in a book all the words I have spoken to you. Jeremiah 30:2
Gratefully yours,
