Mind experiences

IMG_0005“Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus”….Philippians 2:5, NRSV

When I read the above scripture I admit it kinda of blocks my mind from my thinking. Hey, I’m glad, I think! I’m hoping this excitement has come into my thinking;
“My thoughts are nothing like your thoughts,” says the LORD. “And my ways are far beyond anything you could imagine.” Isaiah 55:8 NLT

We have been hearing a lot lately about mind, thinking, change, embrace, and even thoughts like, “suck it up”.  I really would just love to have a dialogue here about experiences about having the mind of Christ vs. just mind! Am I the only one thinking this is a major mystery story and takes spiritual spy minds to develop and bring scenario of into existence.

 

Have Hope-pray

IMG_1173.JPG“God is our refuge and strength, a help always near in times of great trouble. That’s why we won’t be afraid when the world falls apart.” – Psalm 46:1-2 (CEB)

My prayers today are for the Supreme Court of the USA. The selection and confirmation of a new justice in God’s timing only and His choice for the good of all.

The candidates running for the next President of the USA to have their hearts enlightened with God’s glory. And, the peoples’ listening ear, seeing eye and voting voice to be guided by the hand of the Living God.

And, of no less importance, for your needs and personal concerns to be at the top of the Holy Triune’s decisions for each day. In His Holy Name, I pray!

“The LORD has heard my plea;  the LORD accepts my prayer. Psalm 6:9 (ESV)

Words That Need No Sound

‘The heavens declare the glory of God,
and the sky above proclaims his handiwork.
2 Day to day pours out speech,
and night to night reveals knowledge.
3 There is no speech, nor are there words,
whose voice is not heard.
4 Their voice goes out through all the earth,
and their words to the end of the world.
In them he has set a tent for the sun,
5 which comes out like a bridegroom leaving his chamber,
and, like a strong man, runs its course with joy.
6 Its rising is from the end of the heavens,
and its circuit to the end of them,
and there is nothing hidden from its heat.” PSALM 19:1-6 ESV

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ROCKET AND BONNIE VIEWING THE BEAUTY

Take a Test on Compassion

I stumbled upon an interesting book that taught me how to take a test on my compassion by taking my PULSE! Thought you might like to try it!
Frank Rogers Jr. “Practicing Compassion” Take your PULSE!

“P – Paying attention. Cultivate a nonjudgmental, nonreactive awareness of whatever agitation is present within you.

U – Understanding empathically. Listen for and be moved by the suffering hidden within the cry of this agitation – the fear, longing, or aching wound in need of tending.

L – Loving with connection. As you are moved by the suffering within you, extend tender care toward the need or wound that presents itself.

S –Sensing the sacredness. Recognize and savor the expanse of compassion that holds and heals every suffering within you.

E – Embodying new life. Notice the gifts and qualities of restored humanity that are being birthed within you.

In taking our PULSE, we not only relax the reactivities, repulsions, fears, and drives that distort our natural humanity but also tend to the wounds and needs hidden within them. In so doing, we are restored to ourselves – selves that are naturally compassionate.”

As I completed my test, I thought my family of fur babies, our doggies, are the perfect example of what compassion should be! And, how I treat them might be a even better test for me. Look at the wisdom of my thoughts; Proverbs 12:10 ICB, “A good man takes care of his animals. But even the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel.”